Wellbeing For Real Life Dr Richard Pile

In this episode of the Wellbeing for Real Life podcast Dr Richard Pile and Dr Wendy Molefi talk about the importance of having a sense of purpose and meaning in life, whether it's considering for themselves or their patients. They discuss the evidence for purpose and faith being good for our health, the concept of ikigai ("reason for being") and how we might introduce the concept into our conversations, personally or professionally. A video version of this episode is av...

In this episode of the Wellbeing for Real Life podcast Dr Richard Pile and Dr Aseem Malhotra talk about food: our environment, the kind of food we eat whether whole or ultraprocessed, the cost of eating well and of not doing so, the effect our weight and overall wellbeing, the problems with diets and the influence of the food industry. They include some of their tips for eating well and getting the most out of the food you eat.Richard is a GP specialising in Car...

In this episode of the Wellbeing for Real Life podcast Dr Richard Pile and Dr Wendy Molefi talk about connections. Human beings are social animals who need connections if we are to thrive. Richard and Wendy discuss the challenges we face as a society, the problems of loneliness, the benefits of having meaningful relationships and give their top tips for building strong connections with others. A video version of this episode is available on YouTube.Ric...

In this episode of the Wellbeing for Real Life podcast Dr Richard Pile and Dr Aseem Malhotra talk about movement, our natural state and the cure for much of what ails us. They discuss the benefits of movement, the harms of inactivity (thought to be the same as smoking), and share their top tips for making movement a part of our lives. If you like to watch your podcasts, you can see this episode on YouTube, usually within 24 hours of the podcast being published. Richard ...

In this episode of the Wellbeing for Real Life podcast Dr Richard Pile and Dr Wendy Molefi talk about mindfulness: what it is, the evidence for it being good for our wellbeing, and how to develop a mindfulness practice. It includes a live session led by Wendy to demonstrate how you can do it in real life. A video version of this episode is available on YouTube. Richard is a GP specialising in Cardiology and Lifestyle Medicine, and author of "Fit For Purpose: you...

In this episode of the Wellbeing for Real Life podcast Dr Richard Pile and Dr Aseem Malhotra talk about sleep. The conversation includes their own personal experiences of being well slept and sleep deprived, how sleep affects performance, what happens during sleep, the harms of sleep deprivation (including chronic disease) and the benefits of a good night's sleep. They give their top tips for better sleep including routine, physical activity, exposure to natural...