This Upbeat Life

Simon JJ Green

Have you ever wondered what wellness really means? Or been tempted by one of those weird TikTok health trends — and thought, should I actually try that? And what about happiness? What is it really… and how do we find it? Well, I’m Simon JJ Green, and on This Upbeat Life, I’m on a mission to find out. Every 2 weeks, I take a slightly cheeky look at the world of health and wellness — from the latest trends, and so-called “miracle cures” to what’s really in the news. But more importantly, I’ll be chatting with ordinary, everyday people to discover what truly makes them happy. Because sometimes, the best advice doesn’t come from a guru — it comes from the person standing next to you in the checkout queue. So, join me for honest conversations, surprising insights, and the occasional laugh, as we explore what it really means to live… an upbeat life. Because, honestly — happiness might just be the best medicine! If you like the show please share with your friends and if you have a story you would like to share or a health and wellness hack that works for you – or doesn’t! Record a message on my Speakpipe link here or email me a voicelink to thisupbeatlife@gmail.com. I will be reading out the best ones on the upcoming shows. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisupbeatlife/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisUpbeatLife Please remember that the information and opinions shared on this podcast are for general knowledge and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Intro music: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro music: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay

  1. Sep 7

    Are You Grounded? / Plants Are Sentient! / Human Composting!

    Grounding or Earthing - when you plug yourself into Mother Earth, is claimed to reduce inflammation and stress and to help you get a better night's sleep. I tried it with some predictable results. A study by an Italian neuro-biologist claims that plants are aware and know what's going on. But what does this mean for vegans? What sort of legacy do you want to leave behind when you die? How about human composting and returning to nature and being a tree? If you enjoyed today's episode, or in fact, any of the others it would be great if you could like them or subscribe so you don't miss anymore. Thank you for listening and if you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. If you like the show please share with your friends and if you have a story you would like to share or a health and wellness hack that works for you – or doesn’t! please record a message on my Speakpipe link here or email me or leave a voicelink to thisupbeatlife@gmail.com. I will be reading out the best ones on the upcoming shows. Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/thisupbeatlife

    Are You Grounded? / Plants Are Sentient! / Human Composting!

  2. Aug 24

    Are Fish Oils Worth It? / Reverse Bucket List Key To Happiness / Home Remedies!!??

    Fish Oils! – millions of us take them daily to ward off dementia and sharpen our brain…but, a recent study suggests we maybe on a hiding to nothing. And the secret to happiness is apparently a bucket list, but not just any old bucket list, oh no. A reverse bucket list! And finally, home remedies for what ails ya. Do they really work? Do you really need to tie a dead mole around your neck if you have a cough? Only one way to find out! This is the link for the Fish Oil segment if you want to know more: The new study was a 24-month, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in eBioMedicine in June 2026. It randomised 365 adults aged 55–80 to 2 g/day DHA or placebo; 47% carried APOE4. DHA levels in cerebrospinal fluid increased, demonstrating that the supplement reached the central nervous system, but there was no significant difference in cognition or brain volumes after two years. A major limitation is that 38% of participants dropped out, largely because of COVID-19, so the findings shouldn't be interpreted as proof that omega-3 has no health benefits whatsoever. (PubMed) If you enjoyed today's episode, or in fact, any of the others it would be great if you could like them or subscribe so you don't miss anymore. Thank you for listening and if you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. If you like the show please share with your friends and if you have a story you would like to share or a health and wellness hack that works for you – or doesn’t! please record a message on my Speakpipe link here or email me or leave a voicelink to thisupbeatlife@gmail.com. I will be reading out the best ones on the upcoming shows. Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/thisupbeatlife

    Are Fish Oils Worth It? / Reverse Bucket List Key To Happiness / Home Remedies!!??

  3. Aug 10

    Too Much Coffee?! / Cruising For Life? / Raw Milk - Good or Bad?

    How much coffee is too much coffee? Is there such a thing - and how can we make sure that it's not affecting our health? Have you thought about your retirement? Some people have opted to sell up and cruise for the rest of their days. Is this the key to happiness? The topic of drinking milk raw rather than pasteurised is hotly debated in the US - but is it really just about the health benefits - or is there more to it? If you enjoyed today's episode, or in fact, any of the others it would be great if you could like them or subscribe so you don't miss anymore. Thank you for listening and if you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. If you like the show please share with your friends and if you have a story you would like to share or a health and wellness hack that works for you – or doesn’t! please record a message on my Speakpipe link here or email me or leave a voicelink to thisupbeatlife@gmail.com. I will be reading out the best ones on the upcoming shows. Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/thisupbeatlife

    Too Much Coffee?! / Cruising For Life? / Raw Milk - Good or Bad?

  4. Jul 27

    Supplement Misuse! / Social Robots / Dog Birthdays!

    Many people take supplements but a new study has found that perhaps we aren’t taking them correctly. On a different tack I take a look at some modern robots, both toys and life sized that both do the same thing – offer friendship and support for children or older people in care homes and finally, the goodest of boys and girls. It’s all the rage...birthday parties for dogs! If you enjoyed today's episode, or in fact, any of the others it would be great if you could like them or subscribe so you don't miss anymore. Thank you for listening and if you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. If you like the show please share with your friends and if you have a story you would like to share or a health and wellness hack that works for you – or doesn’t! please record a message on my Speakpipe link here or email me or leave a voicelink to thisupbeatlife@gmail.com. I will be reading out the best ones on the upcoming shows. Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/thisupbeatlife

    Supplement Misuse! / Social Robots / Dog Birthdays!

  5. Jul 13

    Microplastics in teabags & gum / The Joy of Missing Out / Frogs in Milk!?

    On today’s show – On Quick News I find out about microplastics in our teabags (the horror!) and even in chewing gum. On the Real Deal I find out why saying 'no' to things can lead to joy and finally on Far Out Stuff - worried about your milk going off in the recent heat waves? Well, in the old days they used frogs! If you enjoyed today's episode, or in fact, any of the others it would be great if you could like them or subscribe so you don't miss anymore. Thank you for listening and if you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. If you like the show please share with your friends and if you have a story you would like to share or a health and wellness hack that works for you – or doesn’t! please record a message on my Speakpipe link here or email me or leave a voicelink to thisupbeatlife@gmail.com. I will be reading out the best ones on the upcoming shows. Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/thisupbeatlife

    Microplastics in teabags & gum / The Joy of Missing Out / Frogs in Milk!?

  6. Jun 29

    Lower 13 Cancer Risks By Walking / Forest Schools are Awesome! / Free Volcano Gold!

    On today’s show – I look at some recent research that says walking can reduce the risk of getting 13 different cancers! I find out how Forest Schools are fantastic opportunities for child development and finally - You've always wanted to be rich? It would make you happy? Well, there's a volcano in Antarctica that spews out gold. All you have to do is get it - but there is a catch! Of course there is. If you enjoyed today's episode, or in fact, any of the others it would be great if you could like them or subscribe so you don't miss anymore. Thank you for listening and if you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. If you like the show please share with your friends and if you have a story you would like to share or a health and wellness hack that works for you – or doesn’t! Record a message on my Speakpipe link here or email me a voicelink to thisupbeatlife@gmail.com. I will be reading out the best ones on the upcoming shows. Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/thisupbeatlife

    Lower 13 Cancer Risks By Walking / Forest Schools are Awesome! / Free Volcano Gold!

  7. Jun 15

    How Sunshine Makes You Happy / Fire Therapy for Healing / Aussie Billionaire Conservationist

    On today’s show – Sunshine! Yes, it does make us happy, but is there more to it than that? I also take a look at Fire Therapy and how gazing into the hypnotic flames of a fire is helping those dealing with depression, grief and trauma and finally a feel-good story. An Australian billionaire has spent A$10 million on creating a giant conservation area, I find out why and how it’s benefitting local endangered wild life. If you enjoyed today's episode, or in fact, any of the others it would be great if you could like them or subscribe so you don't miss anymore. Thank you for listening and if you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. If you like the show please share with your friends and if you have a story you would like to share or a health and wellness hack that works for you – or doesn’t! Record a message on my Speakpipe link here or email me a voicelink to thisupbeatlife@gmail.com. I will be reading out the best ones on the upcoming shows. Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/thisupbeatlife

    How Sunshine Makes You Happy / Fire Therapy for Healing / Aussie Billionaire Conservationist

  8. Jun 1

    Latest Health Trends! / Circadian Rhythm for happiness / Ball-maxxing!

    In this episode I catch up with a few of the latest health trends circulating the internet. Some you may want to embrace, others you may want to avoid! I also investigate your Circadian Rhythm and the importance it plays in a person's happiness and wellbeing and finally I dip a toe into the world of Ball Maxxing, a subculture of Look-maxxing where any part of the human body can be enhanced, and in this case, we're talking melons! If you enjoyed today's episode, or in fact, any of the others it would be great if you could like them or subscribe so you don't miss anymore. Thank you for listening and if you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. If you like the show please share with your friends! Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay

    Latest Health Trends! / Circadian Rhythm for happiness / Ball-maxxing!
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Have you ever wondered what wellness really means? Or been tempted by one of those weird TikTok health trends — and thought, should I actually try that? And what about happiness? What is it really… and how do we find it? Well, I’m Simon JJ Green, and on This Upbeat Life, I’m on a mission to find out. Every 2 weeks, I take a slightly cheeky look at the world of health and wellness — from the latest trends, and so-called “miracle cures” to what’s really in the news. But more importantly, I’ll be chatting with ordinary, everyday people to discover what truly makes them happy. Because sometimes, the best advice doesn’t come from a guru — it comes from the person standing next to you in the checkout queue. So, join me for honest conversations, surprising insights, and the occasional laugh, as we explore what it really means to live… an upbeat life. Because, honestly — happiness might just be the best medicine! If you like the show please share with your friends and if you have a story you would like to share or a health and wellness hack that works for you – or doesn’t! Record a message on my Speakpipe link here or email me a voicelink to thisupbeatlife@gmail.com. I will be reading out the best ones on the upcoming shows. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisupbeatlife/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisUpbeatLife Please remember that the information and opinions shared on this podcast are for general knowledge and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. Intro music: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Outro music: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay

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  • Creator
    Simon JJ Green
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Simon JJ Green 2025
  • Show Website
    This Upbeat Life