144 episodes
Backseat Positivity Dawn
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- Health & Fitness
"Able to make serious topics lighthearted and fun - I even laughed at some points!"Get your bi-weekly dose of positivity in this fun podcast with Dr Dawn Barlow, who helps you navigate all of the weird/best/worst parts of life!Dawn takes you on the self-improvement journey you didn't realise you needed... Bought to you by a doctor who hasn't had life as sweet as many of her comrades. She knows firsthand just how rubbish life can be, yet has managed to turn her life around for the better! From relationships to mental health to happiness, make sure you buckle up twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays) the join her and her guests for candid self-improvement. Don't forget of the course, the "weird thoughts" segment, where Dawn and her guests share weird thoughts from their lives. Dawn says: Sometimes life reminds me of being in a washing machine. It's a bit spinny and turbulent for a while, but then it stops and gives you a little break before spinning you into oblivion once more. It feels like the washing machine wants to wash something bad out of all of us... positivity. Some might EVEN say that positivity is shouting from the backseat and no-one wants to listen to it... [backseat positivity] More than once a week, but less than 4 times a week, you can shove me in your auditory canals and listen to me chat about L.I.F.E., self-improvement, mental health and anything else that my little monkey-mind paws can grasp onto. Sometimes other humans actually dare to join me. It's candid, it's fun. Woo!
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Send us a Text Message.Hey there, my dear friends and listeners! I've been on quite the unexpected journey, stretching what was meant to be a short break into an extended hiatus that took me off the grid and gave me a fresh perspective. Despite toting my podcast gear, I relished a pause from the usual recording routine, allowing me to recharge and reflect. That said, I wasn't entirely off the radar; I managed to share a delightful episode featuring the ever-insightful Sophie, who offered her ...
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Navigating Adulthood at 30: Job Hunts, Living with Parents, and Life's Big Choices
Send us a Text Message.Ever felt like your life is one big, fat question mark as you inch closer to 30? Grab your headphones and join us on a rollercoaster ride through adulthood, where we swap tales of job hunting escapades, living with our folks (again), and the magnetic pull of a nomadic lifestyle. Whether you're wrestling with a quarter-life crisis or chuckling at the thought of trading in socks for Christmas, we've got the stories that echo your own—and then some.Imagine grappling with t...
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Embracing the Chill: A Traveler's Guide to Conquering Cold Climates
Send us a Text Message.Ever braved the biting cold and found yourself wishing for a warmer adventure? Let me guide you through my own frostbitten mishaps and the crucial wisdom they've frozen into my memory. My travels to the icy realms of Norway, Sweden, and Canada, along with a nail-biting ascent of Kilimanjaro, have taught me the hard way that preparation is key to not just enjoying, but surviving in cold environments. I'll be unpacking the layers of my journey, from the dangers lurking in...
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Turning My Living Room Into a Hot Yoga Disaster
Send us a Text Message.Who said turning your living room into a sweltering hot yoga studio was a good idea? Certainly not me, after my side-splitting and sweat-inducing debacle that takes center stage in today's episode. It's Dawn here, spilling the beans on my valiant but vain attempt to save a few bucks and the precious minutes I spent getting to my local hot pod yoga class. Brace yourselves for a roller coaster of DIY disasters and the stark realization that sometimes, convenience isn't ki...
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Navigating the Paradox of Fitness Trackers: Data-Driven Health vs. Mindful Movement
Send us a Text Message.Whenever I strap on my heart rate monitor, I'm struck by a mix of anticipation and dread: will today's data push me to new heights, or will it spiral me into worry? Our journey through the complex relationship with wearables touches on this paradox. With stories from the trenches of my medical practice, I peel back the curtain on how these devices shape our wellness narratives, for better or worse. We navigate the fine line between staying informed and tumbling into the...
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Unpacking the Myth of Sweating Out Illness: The Truth About Fever, Detox, and the Power of Hydration
Send us a Text Message.Have you ever tried to "sweat it out" when you're feeling under the weather, convinced that a good sauna session or some intense exercise was the key to beating a cold? Join me as I debunk this health myth with insights from my emergency department experiences, revealing why this well-intentioned advice may not be the panacea we've been led to believe. We unravel the truth behind our body's fever response and how, despite popular belief, sweat isn't the hero in our batt...