The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway
Episodes
Our 'ADDICTION' episode. Help and guidance on how to address addiction behaviours
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sharon Cox, from Behavioural Research UK explores how addiction impacts our wellness, and how we can try to break cycles. From gambling, food, phon...
Our HAPPY GUT, HAPPY HEAD episode. Improve your mood through food
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vinny & Cate are back for a new series. Joining them in this episode is 'The Gut Health Doctor' - Megan Rossi. Dr Rossi explains the gut–brain c...
Our HEALTH CHECK MILESTONES episode
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Our know your emotional TRIGGERS episode
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
riggers can impact our emotional state and can vary between people, places, sights and sounds. They can link to feelings of criticism, being ignored o...
Our IMPROVE YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE episode
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 cha...
Our limiting beliefs TAPPING episode. With Shauna Corr
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
Our ALLERGY episode. With hay fever and allergy expert Max Wiseberg
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allergies can strike at any time of the year, and high pollen summer days are no exception. Lifelong hay fever sufferer and renowned airborne allergen...
Our ANXIETY episode. Psychotherapist Owen O’Kane helps us make friends with our fears
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Psychotherapi...
Our BREAKUPS AND DIVORCE episode. Lindsay George discusses ways of coping with the emotions and struggles of breakups.
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The emotional journey of separation and divorce is often overlooked. The impact on your mental health and wellbeing can feel overwhelming. As a result...
Our BURNOUT episode. Dr T talks us through the steps you should take
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. Psychi...
Our NAPPING episode
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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.Athle...
Our MAKING FRIENDS episode. How to reconnect as an adult
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thr...
Our WHAT WE DRINK episode, and the impact on your wellness
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Our ENERGY episode. Helpful things you can do to increase your energy
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 thr...
EP 23 - Our People Pleasing episode, with Lizzie Moult
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
EP 22 - Our MEDITATION episode, with Bridgeen Rea-Kaya
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness and yoga teacher Bridgeen Rea-Kaya talks Vinny & Cate through a full 'body scan' meditation session. This practice can be done to help...
EP 21 - Our NEW YEAR episode. Take the pressure off yourself and adopt a positive mindset
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
EP 20 - Our Getting through the holiday season episode, with Noel McDermott
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 exper...
EP 19 - Our INSOMNIA episode, with Kathryn Pinkham
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
EP 18 - Our SOCIAL ANXIETY episode with Ellen Hendriksen
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social anxiety can control our lives, restrict our relationships with others and push us into isolation. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen ex...
EP 17 - Our Winter Nutrition episode, with Jane McClenaghan
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 your...
EP 16 - Our BRAIN FOG perimenopause episode, with Dr T
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, w...
EP 15 - Our intro to OCD THOUGHTS episode. With Paul McCarroll
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) thoughts can take the form of obsession over rituals or routines, but they can also centre on obsessive thoughts o...
Bonus Episode - 1
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laughing expert Katherine Lewis Templar gives Vinny & Cate her tips to boosting mood through laughter.If you are in distress or despair and would ...
EP 14 - Our SAD episode. Seasonal Affective Disorder with, Counsellor and Psychotherapist Lindsay George
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The darker days can sometimes leave us feeling low in mood. In this episode, Counsellor and Psychotherapist Lindsay George tells us about Seasonal Aff...
EP 13 - Our SELF LOVE episode with specialist, Conor Creighton
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are brought up being taught to be hard on ourselves. 'Be nice to others' while being very self-critical and harsh on our own lives and deci...
EP 12 - Our GRIEF & LOSS episode. Eleanor Ellerslie & Jill Gordon from 'Cruse Bereavement Support' join us
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The death of a loved one can feel almost impossible to deal with. In this episode we discuss some simple steps that people can follow, to try and get ...
EP 11 - Our TEEN CALMING episode. Dr T talks us through how to calm a distressed child/teen
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the help of Psychiatrist Dr T, we explore practical ways to help calm and support a distressed / upset child or teenager. These tips apply direct...
EP 10 - Our TAPPING episode, with EFT practitioner Shauna Corr
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vinny and Cate are joined by EFT tapping practitioner Shauna Corr, who gives us a step-by-step guide on 'tapping'. This can help with stress, anxiety,...
EP 9 - Our SELF-CARE episode with Performance Coach, Pat Divilly
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do I feel? What do I need? Two very basic but important questions we should ask ourselves. In this episode we are joined by Performance Coach Pat ...
EP 8 - Our GOOD DEED episode. Being kind to others can help your own wellbeing
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we delve into why you will feel good, when you do good. With our guest - broadcaster and psychologist Emma Kenny, we explore how these...
EP 7 - Our SOUND HEALING episode, with Tessa Ann
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Therapeutic Sound Practitioner Tessa Ann brings us a demonstration of sound healing and explains how it works. This is a more practica...
EP 6 - Our RELATIONSHIP episode. Relationship expert Sarah Louise Ryan
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Relationships can be difficult and do need constant work. In this episode, Sarah Louise Ryan explores how to address a problem. This involves explorin...
EP 4 – Our BREATHWORK episode. Ciaran May helps us to use our breath to control our mind and body
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to breathe properly? You might instinctively think you do, but in this episode we hope to improve your ability to use your breath to c...
EP 5 – Our EXAM COPING episode. We learn how to approach difficult situations like examinations and job interviews
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Positive Psychology practitioner Kyle McDowell is our guest in this episode as we explore how to help our mind and body to cope with the pressures of ...
EP 3 - Our STRESS episode. Psychotherapist Petra Velzeboer gives us simple techniques to manage stress
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're all stressed but how we handle it can have a massive impact on our lives. In this episode Psychotherapist and bestselling author Petra Velzeboer...
EP 2 - Our BE CALM episode. TJ Power explains how to be calm, plus meditation coach Ann Ward takes us forest bathing
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neuroscientist TJ Power explains the science of being calm. TJ talks us through these simple & easy changes we can make in our lives to help creat...
EP 1 - Gerry Hussey tells us how to de-clutter our minds
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vinny and Cate are joined by 'The Soul Coach' Gerry Hussey for episode one. Gerry talks about the different elements of our lives that add to our anxi...
Hello and welcome
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Twice a month Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway will delve into different areas of ‘Wellness’ finding ways to make your life, a little easier. With gu...