Connecting to your body, with Dr Sula Windgassen

<p>How connected are you to your body? This week, I'm excited to welcome Dr Sula Windgassen, who is not only my guest, but also the newest member of The Thomas Connection.</p> <p>Dr Sula Windgassen works in the NHS as a health psychologist, providing psychological interventions for a range of physical health conditions including IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and painful bladder syndromes. Sula has experienced the impact of persistent bladder and pelvic symptoms herself, and is a passionate advocate for women’s health. </p> <p> </p> <p>We talk about</p> <p>4:10 Sula's own health challenges</p> <p>6:21 The vicious cycle of ill health and mental distress</p> <p>6:42 Mindfulness</p> <p>9:14 What is health psychology?</p> <p>11:29 The bio-psycho-social perspective</p> <p>14:36 Stress</p> <p>15:47 Health conditions without 'physical proof'</p> <p>18:15 IBS and perfectionism</p> <p>20:30 The brain-gut axis</p> <p>22:31 Gut intuition</p> <p>25:59 Boom and bust patterns</p> <p>29:37 Acute and chronic stress</p> <p>32:24 Anxiety and mindfulness</p> <p>24:16 Dealing with discomfort in mindfulness practice</p> <p>36:24 How Sula pauses</p> <p>38:00 Shoulds and musts</p> <p>40:32 Being over doing</p> <p> </p> <p><a href='http://www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/thelastingconnection'>Order my book, The Lasting Connection, on my website</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Find me at <a href='https://thethomasconnection.co.uk/'>www.thethomasconnection.co.uk</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_thomas_connection/'>@the_thomas_connection</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/thethomasconnection/'>www.facebook.com/thethomasconnection</a></p> <p>Pause Purpose Play Facebook group: <a href='http://www.facebook.com/groups/pausepurposeplay'>www.facebook.com/groups/pausepurposeplay</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>This episode was edited by <a href='http://www.emilycrosbymedia.com'>Emily Crosby Media</a></p>