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My Near-Death Experience with COVID-19 & the Healing Power of Nature - Robin Hanbury-Tenison

On today's episode is one of the last great remaining explorers of our generation, Robin Hanbury-Tenison, OBE. On the show we discuss Robin's remarkable story of surviving coronavirus, his incredible explorations and the healing power of nature. Back in March 2020, Robin was one of the very first patients in the UK to become seriously ill and hospitalised with COVID, and spent five weeks in a coma in intensive care. Needing a ventilator and other equipment just to keep him alive, doctors gave Robin just a 5% chance of survival. Hospital staff even made the phone call to Robin's wife on a number of occasions suggesting that the end could be near. However, in a miraculous turn of events, Robin was wheeled in his hospital bed outside to the healing garden of Derriford Hospital in Plymouth where he finally regained conscious and knew he was going to survive. Robin cites the healing power of nature as being the thing that saved him, and talks at length in the podcast episode about how we can all benefit from nature's healing properties. A mere 5 months later Robin climbed Cornwall's highest peak, Brown Willy, during some of the worst weather the area has ever seen, in order to raise money for a new healing garden at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. Robin raised over £100,000 for the cause and the garden is now in use at the hospital. Robin is a fantastic example of defying the odds in the harshest of circumstances, and I think we can all take some inspiration from his grit and determination to survive. --- Visit Robin's website: https://www.robinsbooks.co.uk/ [https://www.robinsbooks.co.uk/] Follow Robin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robinhanburyt [https://twitter.com/robinhanburyt] Check out Cabilla Cornwall, Robin's family's nature retreat: https://www.cabillacornwall.com/ [https://www.cabillacornwall.com/] --- Follow me on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backontrackpodcast [https://www.instagram.com/backontrackpodcast] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BackOnTrackPod [https://twitter.com/BackOnTrackPod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backontrackpod [https://www.facebook.com/backontrackpod] --- Get in touch with me via backontrackpod@gmail.com

How to Manage Anxiety and Panic Attacks - Dr. Jill Stoddard

On today's episode is leading psychologist and anxiety expert Dr. Jill Stoddard. In this episode Jill explains to us what causes anxiety, what the most common symptoms are and most importantly how we can manage it when these feelings arise. We also talk in-depth about panic attacks and approaches you can try and take to calm yourself down in those moments. As a sufferer of anxiety myself, I found talking to Jill on this podcast really useful, and feel as though I now have some tricks and techniques to help me feel less anxious in times of need. Above all I hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit subscribe! --- Visit Jill's website: https://jillstoddard.com/ [https://jillstoddard.com/] Follow Jill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jill_stoddard [https://twitter.com/jill_stoddard] Check out Jill's podcast: https://offtheclockpsych.com/ [https://offtheclockpsych.com/] --- Follow me on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backontrackpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/backontrackpodcast/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BackOnTrackPod [https://twitter.com/BackOnTrackPod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backontrackpod [https://www.facebook.com/backontrackpod] --- Get in touch with me via backontrackpod@gmail.com

My Recovery From Anxiety, Binge Drinking & Suicidal Thoughts - Sam West

After a short break, the podcast is back and I’ve decided to share my own story on the channel with the help of my good friend Alfie taking the interviewer role. Hopefully, by sharing my story, it becomes clearer why some of the subjects discussed on the show are so close to my heart. From a young age I felt a void within me, and tried to fill that space initially by misbehaving in school as it provided me with a stimulus which made me feel whole. After being kicked out of school and progressing into my teens, I soon discovered that alcohol and recreational drugs had a similar effect in filling that void. This led me down a slippery slope, and eventually led to feelings of anxiety and depression that became severe during my time at university. These feelings plagued me for years, even making me become suicidal. However, I’m pleased to say that with the help from others, and after finding a purpose from doing this podcast, I’m now in a much better place. I hope that someone out there may be able to find some hope or inspiration in my journey, and I hope you enjoy the episode. --- Follow me on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backontrackpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/backontrackpodcast/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BackOnTrackPod [https://twitter.com/BackOnTrackPod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backontrackpod [https://www.facebook.com/backontrackpod] --- Get in touch with me via backontrackpod@gmail.com

Former Armed Robber Tam Carrigan Shares His Story of Change

On today’s episode is former armed robber and war-zone photographer Tam Carrigan. Crime was normalised from a young age for Tam, with childhood memories of visiting his father in prison and it being a common occurrence in the area he grew up in. Things gradually got more serious as he got older, graduating from car theft to armed robberies. Despite this, from a young age Tam was looking for a way to escape all of this, even trying to join the British army and later spending a year with the French Foreign Legion. He also spent a number of years abroad in the Middle East, and had dreams of leaving a life of crime to become a photographer in various war-zone areas there. However, the lure of crime and the need to earn a living eventually led Tam astray again, and he would end up being sentenced to a long stint in prison for his part in a large-scale bank robbery in Torquay in the south of England. It was in prison where Tam finally decided to turn his life around for good, opting to go to Grendon which is a therapeutic prison focussing more on reforming criminals rather than simply punishment. Since leaving prison Tam has become involved in a number of incredible projects both in the UK and in the Middle East, helping to create safe spaces which allow disadvantaged children to play and enjoy themselves. It truly is an inspirational story of change that just goes to show, no matter how far you think you’ve gone, there is always a way back. I hope you enjoy the episode and don’t forget to hit follow/subscribe! --- Follow me on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backontrackpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/backontrackpodcast/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BackOnTrackPod [https://twitter.com/BackOnTrackPod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backontrackpod [https://www.facebook.com/backontrackpod] --- Get in touch with me via backontrackpod@gmail.com

How to Sleep Better and Feel More Energised - Doctor Guy Leschziner

On today’s episode is Doctor Guy Leschziner, who’s a world-renowned sleep expert, neurologist and author working at Guys’ and St Thomas’ hospitals in London. There, Doctor Leschziner treats a number of different sleep disorders, and has come on the podcast today to share some of his expert knowledge, telling us how we can create a lifestyle which is conducive towards sleeping better and feeling more energised. What habits do we need to create in order to sleep better? How long should we stop using screens for before going to bed? What can we do in those moments where we can’t get to sleep? Are power naps actually good for us? All of these questions and more are answered in this episode, so you can sit back, relax and I hope you enjoy the show! --- Follow Doctor Leschziner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/guy_lesch [https://twitter.com/guy_lesch] Visit his website: https://guyleschziner.com/ [https://guyleschziner.com/] Buy his book, "The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience and the Secret World of Sleep": https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nocturnal-Brain-Tales-Nightmares-Neuroscience/dp/1471176355 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nocturnal-Brain-Tales-Nightmares-Neuroscience/dp/1471176355] --- Follow me on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backontrackpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/backontrackpodcast/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BackOnTrackPod [https://twitter.com/BackOnTrackPod] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backontrackpod [https://www.facebook.com/backontrackpod] --- Get in touch with me via backontrackpod@gmail.com