• RUMP Rewind – Ep.31 Changing Habits: How to break unhelpful habits and form new ones | Shahroo Izadi
    Jul 3 2025

    We’re digging up another listener favourite! Behavioural Change Specialist Shahroo Izadi joined us for a brilliant conversation on how to break unhelpful habits—and build sparkly new ones that actually stick.

    Shahroo Izadi is a Behavioural Change Specialist whose compassionate approach is shaped by her work with people overcoming addiction. Named Thought Leader of the Year at the House of Lords’ Baton Awards, she’s also been hailed by Women’s Health magazine as “Britain’s answer to Brené Brown.”

    Learn more about Shahroo, her coaching and workshops: shahrooizadi.co.uk

    Her books include The Last Diet and the No.1 bestseller The Kindness Method: Browse her books

    You can also find Shahroo’s ‘Try It Out’ challenge, created especially for our listeners, over on our Patreon page.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The RUMPette 32 – Throwing Eggs at Pensioners
    Jun 27 2025

    Gwen & Kate chat about manifestation – is Kate finally a convert?? Walking cats and picking blueberries bra-less while dressed like Florence and the Machine. And Gwen opens up about her personal foray into anti-depressants, with potentially life-saving inside advice from a doctor friend, plus we talk orgasms!

    Plus, listener shout-outs and Kate's obsession with Tim Key continues with her reading out one of his LA poems replete with an astonishing American accent.

    If you're struggling with your mental health, please don't suffer in silence. The below organisations can provide support:

    Mind

    Samaritans

    Shout Crisis Text Line

    NHS

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    26 mins
  • RUMP Rewind – Ep.6 Grounding: The health benefits of being barefoot, from pain and stress relief, to improved sleep and reduced inflammation | Gaetan Chevalier
    Jun 19 2025

    It's time to delve way back into the archives from our very first season nearly five years ago. Carrying on our outdoor theme, this week we're Earthing.

    Come on a journey of discovery into the world of Grounding, aka Earthing.

    It turns out there is a reason why it feels so good to be barefoot, whether that's on the beach or in the grass – something so simple that we humans have been doing forever, although less so in our modern lives. Dr. Gaetan Chevalier PhD, Director of The Earthing Institute, talks us through the research being done on the health benefits associated with regularly spending time barefoot on the ground, including pain and stress relief, improved sleep and reduced inflammation.

    To find out more about Grounding, head to The Earthing Institute, where you can read more about the research being done and watch The Earthing Movie: https://earthinginstitute.net/

    The other film we refer to in this episode is The Grounded:
    https://grounded.com/the-grounded-movie

    Gaetan also recommends the following Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earthinginsiders

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    57 mins
  • Ep.66 – Better Sleep: The 5 pillars of resting well to improve your health and wellbeing | Shannon Kaiser
    Jun 13 2025

    We've all heard that sleep is a key pillar of our health, and yet so many of us still struggle to get the right number of Zzzzs at night. We talk to author of '365 Happy Bedtime Mantras ', Shannon Kaiser, all about the five pillars of getting a good night's sleep and how spiritual and emotional preparation is just as important for good rest as our environment.

    After years of suffering from brain fog, chronic pain, weight gain, insomnia, and multiple other health issues connected to sleep disruptions, Shannon Kaiser was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. Today she focuses on a whole mind–body approach with breakthrough rituals and mantras that have completely transformed her life, and can transform yours too!

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    53 mins
  • The RUMPette 31 – Easy on the eye, easy on the ear!
    Jun 5 2025

    In this week's itty bitty episode, Gwen & Kate talk about the awesomeness of FRIENDS helping when you're in need. 2nd hand ear cleaner-cameras, and whether they could be used elsewhere?? Giving away 'potentially useful stuff' via Whatsapp and why everyone should do it. And Kate shares with us an utterly brilliant and bonkers list of ways to get tasks done by our neuro-spicy brethren. Genius! Plus your listener shoutouts.

    Discussed in this episode:

    The totally insane and truly helpful creativity & productivity advice! By Mason Currey on Substack

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    22 mins
  • RUMP Rewind – Ep.3 Forest Bathing: The physical and psychological health benefits of being in the woods, AKA Shinrin Yoku | Stefan Batorjis
    May 28 2025

    Did you know that spending time in the woods is really bloody good for you??

    This mind-blowing chat with eco-therapist Stefan Batorijs shines a light on both the physical and psychological health benefits of spending time in the forest. We explore the Japanese art of Shinrin Yoku, which translates as 'Forest Bathing', and disappear into the woods ourselves, discovering some surprising truths about how our bodies and minds react to the environment we long ago evolved in.

    To find out more about Stefan's Shinrin Yoku courses, plus the other work he does, go to http://natureandtherapy.co.uk/

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    56 mins
  • The RUMPette 30 - Like a slap in the face from a big fish!
    May 22 2025

    It's the 30th RUMPette and the 100th episode of Right Up My Podcast! Whoop whoop! Gwen & Kate talk about the restorative joy and importance of hanging out with your 'safe people'; Gwen's sexy husky direct debit voice; gently naughty daytime drinking sessions, whether a Bloody Mary is one of your 5 a day; Gabor Maté on authenticity and the No. 1 regret of people on their death beds. Plus listener shout-outs!

    Other episodes referenced:

    Ep.53 – The Importance of Rest: Why our brains need it | Claudia Hammond

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    26 mins
  • Ep.65 – Firewalking: How walking on hot coals can be used as a tool for empowerment and self-discovery | Jen Grange
    May 14 2025

    In this special episode we talk to Jen Grange from Lakeland Wellbeing about the ancient ritual of firewalking, and how it can be used today as a tool for personal transformation, empowerment and healing.

    But wait, there's more – we also share with you Gwen and Kate's own firewalking experience, raising funds for the charity Temwa. As well as sharing our experiences of walking the hot coals, we also hear from our fellow firewalkers. Plus, Temwa Malawi's Programmes Manager, Kondwani Botha, about the ongoing spiritual and community practice of firewalking in Malawi. And not forgetting the Guinness World Record holder for the longest firewalk, Scott Bell, from UK Firewalk.

    To find out more about the various contributors in this bumper episode, follow the below links:

    Jen Grange, Lakeland Wellbeing

    Temwa, Community-led development in Malawi

    Kondwani Botha, Temwa Malawi's Programmes Manager

    Scott Bell, UK Firewalk


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    1 hr and 1 min