Guest Blogs

By Mary Fickling on Nov 27 2024.
How happy are we when someone in customer services remembers our name and something important that we have shared with them last time we met?

By Mary Fickling on Nov 27 2024.
The Christmas season is often depicted as a time of joy, togetherness, and festive cheer. However, for many people, it can also bring a sense of overwhelm, especially when it comes to navigating family dynamics. Between the pressure to meet holiday expectations, manage financial stress and getting a handle on tricky family relationships, Christmas can quickly become more stressful than enjoyable. The key to getting through it is finding a balance between managing family stress and practising self-care that works for you.

By Mary Fickling on Nov 21 2024.
You might find the thought of fully accepting yourself seems impossible, and that’s okay. This is an invitation to reflect on it - at your own pace. Maybe you’re someone who avoids thinking about self-worth, self-acceptance and even self-love completely. If reading this has stirred some discomfort, I encourage you to continue - it might be exactly what you need right now.

By Mary Fickling on Nov 12 2024.
In recent months, my friends have reported that their GPs no longer take their blood pressure during appointments. The premise that patients have their own equipment and can do it themselves has resulted in a substantial shift in patient care. However, there has been a lack of communication that has left my friends confused and frustrated as they were not given an explanation.

By Mary Fickling on Nov 01 2024.
As the weather gets colder and winter starts creeping in, so do coughs, colds, and the seasonal flu. It’s difficult for many people to stay warm and well during winter, but taking care of yourself can feel significantly harder if you are a senior with reduced mobility. 

By Mary Fickling on Oct 28 2024.
The effervescent Janet shares details of her good news with the PhysioPod audience...

By Mary Fickling on Oct 07 2024.
- Maximising the Educational Experience. "University is a challenge for anyone – but when you have a disability, it becomes all the more tricky to traverse the pitfalls of life on campus. Often, at the forefront of these worries is finding the money to be able to fund day-to-day living expenses, the cost of accommodation, and your lifestyle.

By Mary Fickling on Aug 29 2024.
September 23rd - 27th is "International Happiness at Work Week" and we expect you’ve likely had some thoughts on this topic due to your own personal experiences at work. You may have even questioned yourself - Am I happy at work? Do I feel fulfilled in my job? Do I have a healthy work / life balance and is that even possible?

By Mary Fickling on Aug 28 2024.
September sees the launch of Happiness At Work Week. Undoubtedly, we have the ability to choose happiness! However, is it really that simple to make this choice, and what steps can we take to consistently choose this behaviour each day?

By Mary Fickling on Aug 28 2024.
Christine Talbot reports a fall-related right arm distal radial fracture, initially evaluated as a sprain....