Louis de Bernières, the bestselling author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, struggled with the fame that came with the success of the book. He found the attention crippling and it was 10 years before he could write for enjoyment again. Louis also talks about his anger issues triggered by a custody battle to see his children. […]
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Find people speaking from the heart and from their own experience, as well as a wide range of experts and healers sharing their tips and insights to help us work towards better mental health and wellbeing.
Inspiring Head Talks
Captain Corelli fame crippled me, Louis de Bernières
Make sure your own cup is full, Liana Cornell
Actress and filmmaker Liana Cornell was drawn to environmental issues from an early age, helped by her unconventional upbringing as the child of filmmakers. She wanted to use her platform as an actress to shine a spotlight on environmental organisations whose work might not have been known. But the work left her drained and burned […]
Inspiration from our Blog
How do we use a mantra?
Many of us have tried meditation through an app or following a video. And with any luck, it’s made us curious to learn more, says Jillian Lavender, co-founder of London Meditation Centre and New York Meditation Center. She explains how using a mantra can unlock a deeper sense of rest and clearer focus. […]
Every week counts
1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem this year. 1 in 6 will be experiencing a problem in any given week this year. You may not even know who they are. Head Talks believes that every week is Mental Health Awareness Week.
Meditation for inquiry and transcendance
Deepak Chopra Integrative medicine pioneer Deepak Chopra illuminates the road to success and wholeness, helping us tap into a deeper sense of awareness to become agents of change in our own lives. Mixing ancient teachings and spiritual practices with the wisdom he’s gained over four decades as the leading figure in mind-body medicine, […]
Have a tangible impact on suffering
Conscious leadership expert Nick Jankel has been thinking about how he can make a tangible impact for those suffering in Ukraine, and shares his ideas with us. He suggests we take time to read about the conflict to gain some deeper understanding. Then do some research into on-the-ground charities to support, so that […]
How to be acknowledged and celebrated at work
Nicolina Werther Success coach Nicolina Werther shares her second video with us for how to feel more valued and impactful at work. Last time, she gave us ideas on how to claim our space. Following from that, she wants us to be recognised and acknowledged for our contribution. It’s about taking it further […]
Explaining conflict to children
Emotional health practitioner Jo Morton-Brown shares a video for children and young teenagers to try and make sense of the news at present. Or, if your child is younger, the video contains useful tips on how to discuss topics they might have heard about at school, and how to help them manage their […]
MASTERCLASSES and Workshops
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Building Resilience To Deal With Hard Times
A toolkit for accessing our natural resources
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee,
Pioneer of Progressive Medicine
New Medicine
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Elif Shafak,
Famous Turkish author
On discovering the power of the written word.
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Podcast highlights
Blue Therapy, Keri-Anne Payne
Keri-Anne Payne is a triple Olympian and world champion open water swimmer. She also now teaches others the best and safest way to enjoy the open water — and cold water in particular. She’s working with Chill UK to teach stressed NHS staff about the benefits of the water. Keri-Anne teaches them how to control […]