- Mental
- 10 mins
The Psyche of the Teen
Drawing on decades of clinical experience working with kids and teens, Boniface breaks down the challenges of adolescence - helping you understand the biological and hormonal changes that impact their behaviour.
Mental
In this series, we focus on and explore the relationship between Mental Health & Well-Being.
This is as much a part of the Oona Series foundations as our physical fitness classes. Join Oona regulars as well as special guests with a range of formats with interviews, Q&A’s, discussions & workshops, all focused on the importance of exploring the power of the mind & best practices for managing psychological health.
Best enjoyed with a steaming cup of tea, a journal for note-taking and a curious brain!
- Mental
- 10 mins
Emotional Trauma
A subject close to his heart and intimately tied with physical therapies, Boniface explores the universal topic of emotional trauma - how to recognise it, possible effects on the body and the potential treatment options.
- Mental
- 10 mins
Stress
Can feeling stressed ever be considered a positive experience? What levels of stress are we designed to cope with, physiologically? Boniface responds to your questions about our body’s natural ‘fight or flight' mechanism.
- Mental
- 10 mins
Do I Need To See A Shrink?
Boniface answers an important question from the Oona Series community, highlighting the power of objectivity as well as the role, purpose and benefit of speaking to a mental healthcare professional.
- Mental
- 10 mins
Mental Health Through Football
Mental wellness meets play and football training for kids and teens. Join Ben from the Alive & Kicking charity for a session that will improve your football skills whilst expanding your mental health toolkit.
- Mental
- 10 mins
Body, Mind Connection
A brief journey through the world of anatomy with our resident Osteopath and health guru. Here, Boniface builds on previous discussions of mental health, exploring how our physiology and mental wellness impact one another.
- Mental
- 5 mins
Acknowledge your Mental Health
Undeniably a 'buzz word' in modern medicine and the health and wellness industry, Boniface unpacks what we mean by mental well-being and specifically how we identify and establish good habits.
- Mental
- 5 mins
Why am I talking about Mental Health?
After 18 years of Osteopathy practice and focus on the body, Boniface turns his focus to the mind, its functions and how it interconnects with the body to form what we call “mental health”.
- Mental
- 7 mins
Who am I?
The original existential question! Boniface guides us towards the kind of honest reflection that helps to better understand how we individually fit into society, and what shapes our identity.
- Mental
- 1 min
Does Comparison Stifle Happiness (Intro)
We’re all guilty of playing the comparison game.. but must this always lead to low self esteem?
- Mental
- 21 mins
Does Comparison Stifle Happiness
Catie and Boniface discuss the universal act of comparison; exploring its capacity for vulnerability, self-destruction and - believe it or not - growth.
- Mental
- 20 mins
Are you happy because you’re healthy?
Are you happy because you’re healthy?
- Mental
- 5 mins
Sadness Kills You-The Widowhood Effect
What can we learn about emotional, physiological and spiritual wellbeing from the infamous ‘broken-heart syndrome? Boniface zooms in on this fascinating phenomenon.
- Mental
- 8 mins
The Sleeping Monster
(TW: Emotional and Sensitive case study discussed, including themes of sexual abuse). In what ways does pain unfold in the mind, body and soul when we are triggered? Boniface investigates the notion of emotional suppression and disassociation in the face of trauma.
- Mental
- 5 mins
How Does The Reptilian Brain Work in the Modern World?
You asked, we investigate! Boniface centres in on the evolution of the human brain and ways in which our most primal functions like 'fight or flight' impact our day to day behaviour.
- Mental
- 6 mins
The Clothesline Analogy
Let's get familar with the prefrontal cortex. Boniface introduces one of his favourite exercises for calming the mind and parasympathetic system in the face of stress.
- Mental
- 2 mins
Ship of Thesus
There's much to be learnt from Greek mythology! Settle in with our favourite philosophy-nerd, Boniface, as he takes us through the tale of the Ship of Thesus.
- Mental
- 2 mins
ASMR Autonomic Sensory Meridian Response
You may not have heard about it before, but you’ve definitely experienced this sensation in your lifetime! Boniface dives into further detail on the unique brain phenomenon of ASMR, exploring the trance-like state that has millions of people around in the world feeling euphoric.
- Mental
- 2 mins
Do We All Have Mental Health
- Mental
- 2 mins
Exercising to Tackle Stress
- Mental
- 7 mins
The 4 A's of Stress Management
- Mental
- 3 mins