Hack Your Body, Heal Your Mind

Have you ever noticed that when you do something positive to your body, your mood lifts too? Our minds and bodies are more connected than you could ever imagine and the latest science is proving just that. In this series, Psychologist Kimberley Wilson explores a range of activities that can help to boost your focus, energy and overall mental wellbeing. And she’ll reveal her easy take-home tips and tricks that you can add to your daily routine to help you get started right away - whether you want to reboot with a nap, take a cold water splash, or reap the benefits of a burst of morning sun. Before we get started I wanted to let you know that, in this series we’ll be offering practical tips and tricks relating to improving your body, mind and mental health. Please take your own personal health considerations into account before trying any of these and if you are taking medication or have any health conditions please chat to a medical practitioner before proceeding. Episode 1: Eat A Rainbow Eating brightly coloured plant foods is having a bigger effect on your brain and mood than you might realise - welcome to the world of nutritional psychiatry. Episode 2: Let the Light In Explore the health benefits to your body and your mind by getting a burst of sunlight first thing in the morning. Episode 3: Think Before you Drink If you’ve been over-indulging during a busy social period, discover the easy hacks to cut back on alcohol, and be kind to your body and brain. Episode 4: Reboot with a Nap Why, if you do it right, a short sleep can restore your cognitive alertness and re-charge your brain to take on the rest of the day. Episode 5: Walk yourself Happy Why even a short stroll can have the surprising benefits of reducing anxiety and building mental resilience, especially if you add in green spaces. Episode 6: Time to Play By bringing back more playfulness and fun into our lives, we can jumpstart fresh brain connections and help reduce stress. Episode 7: Harness Your Breath Find out why taking slow deep breaths is not only good for your physical health but could also boost your cognitive performance and emotional wellbeing. Episode 8: Feel The Chill Could immersing yourself in cold water, whether it’s in the shower, sea or lido, be as good for your body and mind as cold water swimming enthusiasts claim? Available in Dolby Atmos ©2025 BBC Studios (P)2025 Audible Ltd.