Completed Mental10 minsThe Psyche of the TeenDrawing 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.
Completed Mental10 minsEmotional TraumaA 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.
Completed Mental10 minsStressCan 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.
Completed Mental10 minsDo 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.
Completed Mental10 minsMental Health Through FootballMental 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.
Completed Mental10 minsBody, Mind ConnectionA 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.
Completed Mental5 minsAcknowledge your Mental HealthUndeniably 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.
Completed Mental5 minsWhy 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”.
Completed Mental7 minsWho 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.
Completed Mental1 minDoes Comparison Stifle Happiness(Intro)We’re all guilty of playing the comparison game.. but must this always lead to low self esteem?
Completed Mental21 minsDoes Comparison Stifle HappinessCatie and Boniface discuss the universal act of comparison; exploring its capacity for vulnerability, self-destruction and - believe it or not - growth.
Completed Mental5 minsSadness Kills You-The Widowhood EffectWhat can we learn about emotional, physiological and spiritual wellbeing from the infamous ‘broken-heart syndrome? Boniface zooms in on this fascinating phenomenon.
Completed Mental8 minsThe 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.
Completed Mental5 minsHow 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.
Completed Mental6 minsThe Clothesline AnalogyLet'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.
Completed Mental2 minsShip of ThesusThere'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.
Completed Mental2 minsASMR Autonomic Sensory Meridian ResponseYou 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.
