Life can be daunting and health concerns can cloud our minds. This episode aims to inform and ease those concerns around what we can and should do to take care of ourselves.

GP, Dr Julian Spinks talks Vinny & Cate through many of the different ‘life health check points’ as we move through life. From breast or bowel cancer screening, to vaccinations, ‘full body ‘MOTs’ and more. This episode will hopefully be helpful for those among us, who can tend to bury their head in the sand and try to ignore possible issues.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell, the producer was Vinny Hurrell. Please subscribe in BBC Sounds to be notified when series 3 is launched, and you can contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

Triggers can impact our emotional state and can vary between people, places, sights and sounds. They can link to feelings of criticism, being ignored or isolated and more.

In this episode, we’re digging into the concept of emotional and psychological triggers what they are, how to spot them, and how to better understand and manage our responses. Dr Courtney Raspin will share insight into how recognising triggers can help improve mental wellbeing and everyday relationships.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer was Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk

There are so many things that can impact how you feel about yourself. Your self-confidence and how comfortable you feel tackling certain tasks and challenges. Vocal Coach and author, Caroline Goyder joins Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway to talk through how to address your confidence. What might be at the centre and how to apply it to your life.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer was Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

Are your thoughts holding you back? Do you ever feel stuck or that something deep down is saying, “You’re not enough”?

In this episode we’re returning to the world of tapping with EFT Tapping Practitioner, Shauna Corr. Shauna talks through techniques to help you break free from limiting beliefs by tapping specific areas on your body.

Allergies can strike at any time of the year, and high pollen summer days are no exception. Lifelong hay fever sufferer and renowned airborne allergens expert Max Wiseberg joins Vinny & Cate to talk about what steps you can take to ease the symptoms or avoid them before they start.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. Please seek medical advice if you are suffering from a serious allergic reaction, should you need it. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer was Helen Bamberry. Contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

In this episode we learn how to make friends with anxiety. It impacts on us all and is sometimes useful, but it can take over our lives. Psychotherapist and author Owen O’Kane helps us to understand anxiety, embrace it as part of our body, and explains how to stop it from ruling our minds and our bodies.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

The emotional journey of separation and divorce is often overlooked. The impact on your mental health and wellbeing can feel overwhelming. As a result of separation have to adjust and adapt to changes that you may feel you have little control over. Prioritising your own needs are so important. Counsellor and Physiotherapist Lindsay George joins Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway to discuss ways of coping with the emotions and struggles that come with breakups/divorce.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk. Also check out 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' in BBC Sounds for information to improve your sleep.

Life can be very busy and our responsibilities can make it feel that we are being physically and emotionally stretched to the point of burnout. Psychiatrist Dr Tharaka talks us through simple steps to address burnout, with the tips and tools we need to feel better.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk. Also check out 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' in BBC Sounds for information to improve your sleep.

Does napping help to improve your ability to function? Or are they a bad habit? Physiologist and sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan has the answer.

Athletes, shift workers, menopausal and beyond. We explore what the rules of napping to help boost your ability to tackle the day. Dr Nerina says “we are brilliantly engineered for napping”, but do you know the best way to do it? This episode will help.

This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email to MeTime@bbc.co.uk. If you are suffering distress or despair, details of help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Loneliness can creep into your life at any age, however it can be more difficult to make friends as you get older. Ciaran May talks Cate and Vinny through easy options to help get over those awkward first steps and make meaningful connections.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. You can contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

We're often too busy to ensure we are paying close attention to what we drink each day. Hydration plays a huge role in our overall wellbeing and our ability to tackle the challenges life throws at us. In this episode nutritionist Jane McClenaghan talks us through the key steps to good hydration, and what to avoid, limit or change.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. You can contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk

Feeling drained or sluggish? In this episode, Scott Young joins Cate and Vinny as they dive into simple ways to boost your energy and stay vibrant throughout the day. From exercise to mindset and the food you eat. Whether you're battling the afternoon slump or just want to feel more alive, this episode is your go-to guide for energizing your body and mind.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. You can contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

If you're a people-pleaser, you might be known for doing whatever it takes to make others happy. Although being kind and helpful is generally a good thing, going too far to please others can leave you burnt-out. Holistic cognitive behavioural therapist, Lizzie Moult joins Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway to talk about what defines a people pleaser, the traits and the impacts.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney and you can contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

Mindfulness and yoga teacher Bridgeen Rea-Kaya talks Vinny & Cate through a full 'body scan' meditation session. This practice can be done to help you relax and calm your mind, but also to improve your sleep. Something we could all benefit from.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. If you have topic requests for a future episode, contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

For many of us the New Year can feel like a challenge we are not ready for. The expectation of ‘fresh starts and new beginnings’ can put unwanted pressure on our already busy lives. In this episode Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway explore how to embrace it as they speak to transformational life coach, Jen price. How to grab hold of that positive mindset so many of us are chasing - without the overwhelming pressure. Life is not a competition, but a change in our thinking can make the day-to-day easier. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney. Contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

The holiday season is often filled with lights, gifts, and smiles but it can also be the hardest time of the year for some people. Mental Health expert, Noel McDermott talks about what you can do to get through the holidays if you find it hard.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney and you can contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

One of the most important things in life is the ability to sleep well. Struggling with insomnia and broken sleep can impact on so many things in our waking day. In this episode Vinny and Cate speak to Kathryn Pinkham, founder of the Insomnia Clinic, who provides help and information to enable you to improve your slumber. We also have a sleep based podcast which provides help. Search 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' in BBC Sounds.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. You can contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk

Social anxiety can control our lives, restrict our relationships with others and push us into isolation. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen explains to Cate and Vinny why it can be so debilitating. Dr Ellen also gives us some simple steps to help us or our loved one, overcome social anxiety. One step at a time.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney and you can contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

With the colder winter weather come coughs, colds and the flu season. It’s an important time to make sure you stay on top of your diet and keep yourself well nourished. In this episode, nutritionist Jane McClenaghan talks about winter wellness and how to eat best in winter to make you feel better.

If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Rebecca Rowney and you can contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk.

Brain fog can be scary and have a huge impact on your life. In this episode Vinny & Cate discuss the perimenopause and the associated brain fog, with Psychiatrist Dr Tharaka. We talk through simple things that you or your loved one can do, to help with the symptoms.

If you are concerned about the level of brain fog you are experiencing, please visit your GP. If you are in distress or despair and would like directed to help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer is Vinny Hurrell. Contact the team via email at MeTime@bbc.co.uk. Also check out 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' in BBC Sounds for information to improve your sleep.