Best Lucinda’s Meditations Podcasts (2025)

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BONUS - Mindful Meditation of Body and Breath 8:37

3d ago8:37

8:37

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 26 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. This week, it's a special bonus episode. In fact it's an extract from the previous episode. It's a practical, mindfulness meditation exercise which takes about 7.5 minutes. If you want to hear more about the background and introduction - have a listen …

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NOTICING - The Human Superpower 15:12

5d ago15:12

15:12

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 25 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. This week., it's another cup-a-soup. A short episode from me. I'm going to explore the human superpower of noticing. I'll talk about what we might be missing out on when we're stuck inside our own heads, and share an exercise that you might like to try…

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Mr. Bean Rides Again: A Tale of Lycra, Self Sabotage and Psychological Flexibility 11:40

13d ago11:40

11:40

Hi there, and a very warm welcome to Season Six Episode 24 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. This week we've got a different kind of episode, a short cup-a-soup with just me. I'm going to reflect on my specialism, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT which is designed to enhance something called psychological flexibility. Psychological …

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Embracing Intellectual Humility with Tom Loncar 36:05

20d ago36:05

36:05

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 23 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - In this episode it's the second part of my chat with Tom Loncar who is an accredited coach, mentor and contributing writer on leadership to a variety of business and professional magazines, including The Psychologist, the official magazine o…

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Episode #107 - Goal Setting & Nutrition, Katherine Reutter-Adamek, U.S. Olympian & Mental Skills Coach 37:31

21d ago37:31

37:31

Katherine Reutter-Adamek is a Former US Olympic Short Track Speed Skater turned Mental Skills and Nutrition Coach. She was a 2 x Olympic Medalist at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, reaching the pinnacle of sports. This was a powerful conversation about how athletes can pursue their goals while building a healthier relationship with both their sport an…

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Episode #106 - Handling Failure and Poor Performances with Colt Olson, Colorado Rockies Mental Skills Coordinator 22:54

26d ago22:54

22:54

In this episode, Colt explains the best way an athlete can manage failure, the emotions that arise from failure, and how to shift your perspective on failure. We also discuss navigating role changes as well as what to do and what not to do when faced with adversity within your team and/or organization. Work with Colt Monkey Mind Website Follow Monk…

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Coaching, Creativity and The Cramps with Tom Loncar 29:00

27d ago29:00

29:00

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 22 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - In this episode I chat with Tom Loncar who is an accredited coach and mentor with a background that spans the corporate sector, the public sector and roles as an economist and consultant. He is also a contributing writer on leadership to lea…

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Navigating Legal Ethics and Well-Being with Lucinda Soon 30:57

1M ago30:57

30:57

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 21 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - In this episode I continue my chat with Lucinda Soon. Lucinda is a qualified solicitor and expert in professional ethics, well-being and legal services regulation, she's also a PhD candidate at Birkbeck, University of London. Lucinda's Peopl…

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Episode #105 - Self-Image with Colt Olson, Colorado Rockies Mental Skills Coordinator 18:54

1M ago18:54

18:54

In this episode, Colt talks about the impact our self-image and self-perception have on our performance in both sports and life as well as how much an impact a poor self-image can have on our success. He walks through some things you can do to improve your self-image so you can achieve the goals you have set out for yourself. Work with Colt Monkey …

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The Road Less Paved with Lucinda Soon 33:22

1M ago33:22

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Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 20 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode of People Soup, you'll meet Lucinda Soon. Lucinda is a qualified solicitor and expert in professional ethics, well-being and legal services regulation, she's also a PhD candidate at Birkbeck, University of London. Lucinda's people soup i…

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Rethinking Leadership Development with Jessica Lee 43:38

2M ago43:38

43:38

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 19 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - In this episode I continue my chat with Jessica Lee. Jess is a chartered organizational psychologist and accredited coach with over 20 years of experience across a range of industries including Fast Moving Consumer Goods, aviation and music.…

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#104 - Performance Journaling with Lucinda Snyder, Mental Performance Coach 21:52

2M ago21:52

21:52

Monkey Mind Podcast Episode 104 - Performance Journaling with Lucinda Snyder, Mental Performance Coach I sat down with Lucinda Snyder, Mental Performance Coach, and went over Performance Journaling, what it actually is, and how it can truly help athletes stay on track when it comes to measuring their progress, remaining in a positive headspace, and…

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#103 - The 'Process' of Becoming an Elite Athlete with Powell Cucchiella, LMHC 24:29

2M ago24:29

24:29

In this episode, I sat down with Powell Cucchiella, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Mental Performance Coach, and discussed the process of becoming an elite athlete. We broke down what it actually looks like, how he helps his athletes break down their process so they can achieve the goals they have set out to do, and shares with you guys tools…

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Energy, Passion and Fun with Jessica Lee 35:22

2M ago35:22

35:22

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 18 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - In this episode I chat with Jessica Lee. Jess is a chartered organizational psychologist and accredited EMCC coach with over 20 years of experience across a range of industries including Fast Moving Consumer Goods, aviation and music. Jess' …

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#102 Self-Awareness with Libby Triolo, LPC 33:28

2M ago33:28

33:28

In this episode, we dive deep into the power of self-awareness with Libby Triolo. Understanding your thoughts, emotions, and actions is key to unlocking peak performance—not just in sports but in life. Tune in as we explore strategies to develop self-awareness and use it as a tool for growth. Work with Libby Monkey Mind Website Follow Monkey Mind o…

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Coaching Through Burnout with Hazel Anderson-Turner 35:14

2M ago35:14

35:14

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 17 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - In this episode I continue my conversation with Hazel Anderson-Tuner. Hazel is a business psychologist and mindset coach specialising in resilience and leadership. She's also a podcast cohost at Coaching unpACT and author of the book, Coachi…

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Bringing lightness to heavy topics with Hazel Anderson Turner 43:00

2M ago43:00

43:00

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 16 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - this week I chat with Hazel Anderson-Turner. Hazel is a business psychologist and mindset coach specialising in resilience and leadership. She's also a podcast cohost at Coaching unpACT and author of the book, Coaching through Burnout. Haze…

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#101 - The Power of Mindfulness & Meditation in Sports with Powell Cucchiella, LMHC 29:03

2M ago29:03

29:03

In this episode, I sit down with Powell Cucchiella, LMHC, to break down mindfulness and meditation and how they can transform an athlete’s mental game. We explore what mindfulness actually means, how to start meditating, different meditation techniques, and why the best athletes are those who can stay fully present. Work with Powell Monkey Mind Web…

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Navigating Self-Doubt with Sam Hart 48:36

3M ago48:36

48:36

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 15 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - In this episode I continue my conversation with Sam Hart. Sam is many things - he's a podcast host, primary school teacher, serious sports enthusiast, entrepreneur and proud Brummie - that is someone from the City of Birmingham in the UK. Sa…

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Monkey Mind Podcast Episode #100: Libby Triolo, LPC on Emotional Intelligence 31:53

3M ago31:53

31:53

Libby Triolo, LPC, is back for her second appearance on the Monkey Mind Podcast! As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Mindset Coach for athletes, Libby dives into emotional intelligence and its impact on performance. A former competitive soccer player, she knows the pressures athletes face and shares actionable tools to build mental toughness. …

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Flexibility, humility & personal growth with Sam Hart 45:51

3M ago45:51

45:51

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 14 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P-Soupers - it's great to be back with a continuation of Season 6 after what turned into an extended festive break - blimey - and I'm raring to go. In this episode I welcome Sam Hart to the podcast. Sam is many things - he's a podcast host, primary scho…

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Monkey Mind Podcast Episode #99: Theresa Giunta, CMPC, How to Train Your Mind Like an Elite Athlete (Game-Changing Tips) 23:41

3M ago23:41

23:41

Theresa is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and the founder of TG Performance, LLC. A former 2x All-American lacrosse player at West Chester University, she knows firsthand the mental toughness and grit needed to reach the next level. Theresa has worked with athletes at every level—pro, national team, college, and youth—as well as b…

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Monkey Mind Podcast Episode #98: Colt Olson, Ph.D., Mental Skills Coordinator, Colorado Rockies (MLB) 43:47

3M ago43:47

43:47

Colt Olson, Ph.D., Mental Skills Coordinator for the Colorado Rockies (MLB), joins us on this episode to share his insights from over six years with the organization. We dive into the foundations of mental performance, what sets elite athletes apart, and so much more. Don't miss this conversation packed with actionable takeaways! Work with Colt Ols…

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Monkey Mind Podcast #97: Mastering Success and Failure with Matt Rieger, Certified Mental Performance Consultant 41:08

4M ago41:08

41:08

In this episode of the Monkey Mind Podcast, we’re joined by Matt Rieger, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC), to explore the art of navigating both success and failure. Matt shares actionable insights on how athletes can embrace and learn from their triumphs and setbacks, turning every experience into an opportunity for growth. As the …

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Monkey Mind Podcast #96: Vinny Malts, Edmonton Oilers Player Development & Mental Performance Coach 27:40

4M ago27:40

27:40

Vinny Malts is the Player Development & Mental Performance Coach for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL and founder of Bloodline Hockey. As the NHL’s first-ever Mindset Performance Coach with the Chicago Blackhawks and a former pro hockey player with 8 seasons under his belt, Vinny brings unmatched expertise to this episode. We discuss the "Identify, D…

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Monkey Mind Podcast #95 - Spheres of Control with Libby Triolo, LPC 1:01:50

5M ago1:01:50

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Libby Triolo is a mental performance coach dedicated to helping athletes gain clarity and confidence through mindset mastery. In this episode, we dive into the concept of "Spheres of Control," breaking down how understanding what you can and can't control can improve performance and reduce stress. Audience Discount: Use the code MM20 at checkout fo…

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Monkey Mind Podcast #94 - Goal-Setting Strategies and How Thoughts Affect Performance with Kelsey Gustafson, M.S. 1:05:10

5M ago1:05:10

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Kelsey Gustafson, M.S. is a mental performance coach who specializes in helping athletes and performers unlock their potential. In this episode, we dive into goal-setting strategies and explore how thoughts affect performance. Follow Kelsey: Instagram: @coachkelseympc Website: kelseygcoaching.comBy Monkey Mind

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Flexible self concept with Dr Richard MacKinnon 42:00

5M ago42:00

42:00

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 13 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I conclude my collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon that started in Season 5. We're continuing our exploration of the processes of ACT and psychological flexibility. Our People Soup ingredient this week is a flexible self concept. We e…

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The Mindful Freak-Out with Dr Eric Goodman 31:26

5M ago31:26

31:26

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 12 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I continue my chat with Dr Eric Goodman and we dive into his new book, 'The Mindful Freak-Out - A rescue manual for being at your best when life is at its worst'. The ingredients Eric brings to people soup are a beautiful blend of Accept…

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Anxiety, vulnerability & compassion with Dr Eric Goodman 37:51

6M ago37:51

37:51

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 11 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I welcome back Dr Eric Goodman to the podcast. Eric is an expert in treating anxiety and OCD, an author and a pioneer in the use of ACT and CFT, both with his patients and in his writing. Eric's People Soup ingredients are anxiety and co…

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Acceptance with Dr Richard MacKinnon 44:13

6M ago44:13

44:13

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 10 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I continue my collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon that started in Season 5. We're continuing our exploration of the processes of ACT and psychological flexibility. Our People Soup ingredient this week is Acceptance, it forms the firs…

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ACT for Burnout with Dr Debbie Sorensen 32:31

6M ago32:31

32:31

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 9 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. Today I continue my chat with Dr Debbie Sorensen, Clinical Psychologist, podcast host and author. And we're going to focus in on her book - ACT for Burnout. The ingredients Debbie brings to people soup are her reflections on the writing process, includin…

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Curiosity, ACT and podcasting with Dr Debbie Sorensen 33:15

6M ago33:15

33:15

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 8 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. Today my guest is Dr Debbie Sorensen, Clinical Psychologist, podcast host and author of the book - ACT for Burnout. The ingredients Debbie brings to people soup are curiosity, exploration, ACT and omelettes. You'll also hear Debbie's song choice and how …

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BONUS Election Anxiety with Dr Eric Goodman 8:47

7M ago8:47

8:47

Hi there, and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 7 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. This is a bonus episode, A short cup-a-soup, if you like, where we're going to hear from anxiety expert Dr. Eric Goodman from California. You will hear the rest of his interview in a few weeks time, but this extract on election anxiety was too good not …

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Committed Action with Dr Richard MacKinnon 34:27

7M ago34:27

34:27

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 6 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I continue my collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon that started in Season 5. We're continuing our exploration of the processes of ACT and psychological flexibility. Our People Soup ingredient this week is Committed Action, what it look…

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The Tree That Bends by Professor Ross White 50:02

7M ago50:02

50:02

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 5 of People Soup it's Ross McIntosh here. You've just heard Professor Ross White reading the preface to his book - "The Tree That Bends". In this episode we continue our chat and Ross' People Soup ingredients are thriving, psychological flexibility, tree wisdom, relentlessness, resetting and cult…

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Equity, creativity & courage with Professor Ross White 36:44

7M ago36:44

36:44

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 4 of People Soup it's Ross McIntosh here. Professor Ross White is back on the show to talk about his brilliant book, "The Tree That Bends". The ingredients Ross brings to People Soup are his love of sport and his values of equity, creativity, courage and a willingness to move towards what's diffi…

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Clarifying Personal Values with Dr Richard MacKinnon 45:11

7M ago45:11

45:11

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 3 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I continue my collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon that started in Season 5. We're continuing our exploration of the processes of ACT and psychological flexibility. The ingredients we're bringing to People Soup in this episode are pers…

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Swim Jump Fly with Charlotte Housden 33:00

8M ago33:00

33:00

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 2 of People Soup it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode I continue my chat with Charlotte Housden who talks about her brilliant book - Swim Jump Fly - A Guide to Changing Your Life. The recipe she brings to People Soup is a hearty stock of change infused with her own, extensive research and exp…

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Exploration & Curiosity with Charlotte Housden 39:34

8M ago39:34

39:34

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 6 Episode 1 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. In this episode you'll meet Charlotte Housden, who talks about the evolution of career as a chartered coaching psychologist, consultant and author - the ingredients she brings to people soup are exploration and curiosity with hefty slices of tenacity and…

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ACBS UK & ROI Conference 2024 with Louise McHugh 26:55

8M ago26:55

26:55

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 60 of People Soup. P Soupers - well I'm as surprised as you are to be popping up with this bonus episode. It's a one off special where I have a chat with the president of the ACBS UK and ROI chapter president, Professor Louise McHugh, about the upcoming conference on 16 and 17 November. I'm all b…

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Compassion the Remix with Dr Stan Steindl 35:27

10M ago35:27

35:27

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 59 of People Soup. P Soupers - Compassion is a theme that's been on my mind over the last few weeks, what with travel, preparing proposals, catching up on business admin and curating the podcast, I realise that I haven't always adopting a stance of kindness and compassion towards myself, I've bee…

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Anxiety the Remix with Dr Eric Goodman 28:56

11M ago28:56

28:56

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 58 of People Soup. P Soupers - what were you doing on 28 November 2020. I can tell you what I was doing in the late afternoon - I was chatting to Dr Eric Goodman - anxiety specialist and author - about his book - Your Anxiety Beast and You: A Compassionate Guide to Living in an Increasingly Anxio…

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Getting practical with Cognitive Defusion with Dr Richard MacKinnon 39:46

11M ago39:46

39:46

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 57 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - it's part 3B of our mini series - my new collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon from WorkLifePsych - where we delve into all things related to psychological flexibility and ACT. We're aiming to show you how relevant it is - not only to you…

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Cognitive Fusion - Intro with Dr RIchard MacKinnon 23:54

11M ago23:54

23:54

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 56 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - it's the third part of our mini series - my new collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon from WorkLifePsych - where we delve into all things related to psychological flexibility and ACT. We're aiming to show you how relevant it is - not only…

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Perspectacles the Remix 10:18

12M ago10:18

10:18

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5, Episode 55 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - this week it's a cup a soup and a remix. I bring you a refreshed version of one of our most popular episodes from Season 4. I want to talk to you about perspective taking and how that relates to the world between our ears. I'm recording thi…

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The Head of Drama 8:11

12M ago8:11

8:11

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5, Episode 54 of People Soup, it's Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - this week it's a cup a soup - where I reflect on my recent trip to Dublin and how sometimes my mind can be less than helpful and how quickly it can escalate an everyday issue. People Soup is an award winning podcast where we share evidence …

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Noticing with Dr Richard MacKinnon 39:39

12M ago39:39

39:39

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 53 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - it's the second part of a mini series - my new collaboration with Dr Richard MacKinnon from WorkLifePsych - where we delve into all things related to psycholgical flexibility and ACT - we're aiming to show you how relevant it is - not only …

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Dr Ranj Singh - Sleep & Wellness Ambassador 44:43

1y ago44:43

44:43

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 52 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - I've got a treat for you this week - a few weeks ago I had a chat with an NHS Doctor who is also a Best selling Author, TV Doctor, Bafta award winner and P Soupers - he's only been on Strictly too! It's Dr Ranj Singh. In our chat we talk ab…

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Being Human with Dr Carrie Hayward 34:03

1y ago34:03

34:03

Hi there and a very warm welcome to Season 5 Episode 51 of People Soup – it’s Ross McIntosh here. P Soupers - it's the second part of my chat with Dr Carrie Hayward. Carrie is a clinical psychologist She's also an adventurer, a creative, an innovator and an author. In this episode we dive into Carrie's book collection called Being Human.. The colle…

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