https://simplecast.com Demystifying the science of health and talking about practical ideas for everyday problems. 2020 High Performance Work Health Intl. en Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:12:45 +0000 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:30:15 +0000 https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5c0e14c6-0114-47fa-8ab8-e95eb609d468/333d567b-750a-47c1-ba44-ad4d4565d3f9/3000x3000/podcast-show-thumb-01-3000px-lowres.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com episodic Demystifying the science of health and talking about practical ideas for everyday problems. Ricky Langford no https://feeds.simplecast.com/5xwuNXE0 fitness, sport, sleep, lifestyle, eating, psychology, nutrition, wellbeing, health, mental health, exercise, physiology Ricky Langford ricky@hpwhi.com.au e7ae1b09-56ed-489d-a1ff-560faddb52c9 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:12:45 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/knees-for-life-iKaTwO7R Knees for Life Ricky Langford 00:12:12 Knees are critical for our mobility but they're often neglected as something to look after for a long and healthy life. In this episode, Ricky lays out all the things you can do to ensure you have good Knees for Life. Knees are critical for our mobility but they're often neglected as something to look after for a long and healthy life. In this episode, Ricky lays out all the things you can do to ensure you have good Knees for Life. pain, walking, knees, running, bones, sitting, health no full 19 152b5a8f-54c2-48f4-93db-9ac353ffede5 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 02:20:36 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/blood-pressure-RkCgdVIw Blood Pressure Ricky Langford 00:14:50 How's your Blood Pressure? Did you know that you probably won't know if it's too high? In this episode, Ricky explains what blood pressure is, what can happen if it's too high and what to do to avoid high blood pressure. So take a listen and look after yourself in the process. How's your Blood Pressure? Did you know that you probably won't know if it's too high? In this episode, Ricky explains what blood pressure is, what can happen if it's too high and what to do to avoid high blood pressure. So take a listen and look after yourself in the process. heart health, high blood pressure, blood, pressure, aneurysm, stress, weight loss, smoking, alcohol, blood clots, exercise no full 18 37b8968a-364d-4164-929f-1f3932991799 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 01:22:24 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-best-version-of-you-p9cNYzyI The Best Version of You Ricky Langford 00:15:39 Are you the best version of yourself? We all have the potential to be better, not only for ourselves but for those around us and especially those we love. In this episode, Ricky gives insights into the various aspects of our lives, our bodies and our minds, that we can improve upon. Take a listen and see what you can find to be a better you! Are you the best version of yourself? We all have the potential to be better, not only for ourselves but for those around us and especially those we love. In this episode, Ricky gives insights into the various aspects of our lives, our bodies and our minds, that we can improve upon. Take a listen and see what you can find to be a better you! gratitude, personal development, sleep, meditation, blood pressure, weight loss, smoking, health, heart, alcohol, medical, mindfulness, self help, self improvement no full 17 d34f8dc0-5945-4462-9277-aae18e3cbe6d Thu, 8 Jul 2021 02:54:54 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/is-sitting-killing-me-dgBiHYod Is Sitting Killing Me? Ricky Langford 00:06:57 According to many health news articles, apparently sitting is the new 'smoking'. Really?! In this episode, Ricky shines a light on the subject and tells us what's really going on when we sit all day. According to many health news articles, apparently sitting is the new 'smoking'. Really?! In this episode, Ricky shines a light on the subject and tells us what's really going on when we sit all day. back pain, seated, work, movement, enzymes, chair, smoking, bones, killing, sitting, driving, health, desk, sit, time, cholesterol, office, fat, chairs, muscles, standing no full 16 765d9cdf-9ac8-4f42-925c-992e8b05682c Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:22:45 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/vitamin-d-SBnW_gck Vitamin D Ricky Langford 00:15:23 How much sun do we need to get enough Vitamin D and what's it good for anyway? In this episode, Ricky sheds some light (pun intended) on how important it is, and even how we discovered it - not that long ago. How much sun do we need to get enough Vitamin D and what's it good for anyway? In this episode, Ricky sheds some light (pun intended) on how important it is, and even how we discovered it - not that long ago. skin, immunity, food, sunlight, light, sunburn, vitamin d, bones, health, exposure, supplements, outdoors, pigment, sun, vital amino acid no full 15 af4ad93d-2bb1-45b3-8104-5b116185a6c0 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 00:19:14 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/hydration-nsL6rIkP Hydration Ricky Langford 00:14:41 Do you get a bit tired around 3 in the afternoon? It might be that you're dehydrated. You probably already know that drinking water is important, however in this episode, Ricky tells us why. We also find out how to stay hydrated and how you can tell when you're not. Do you get a bit tired around 3 in the afternoon? It might be that you're dehydrated. You probably already know that drinking water is important, however in this episode, Ricky tells us why. We also find out how to stay hydrated and how you can tell when you're not. sweat, hydration, food, water, hunger, heat, joints, summer, drinking, tired, thirst, headache, exercise, fatigue no full 14 a8b2fbe5-d63d-415f-9425-f2188cbe46a2 For more information on what to look for and reference images, visit The Cancer Council

]]> Wed, 2 Dec 2020 00:21:55 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sun-and-skin-ixoqrieg For more information on what to look for and reference images, visit The Cancer Council

]]> Sun & Skin Ricky Langford 00:11:14 How do you know if you should be worried about that sun spot of yours? On the other hand, do you know if you're getting enough sun exposure for Vitamin D? In this episode, Ricky fills us in on what to look for when checking your moles and spots to avoid dangerous Skin Cancers. We hear about what benefits Vitamin D has for us and Ricky also does a bit of sun safety myth-busting! How do you know if you should be worried about that sun spot of yours? On the other hand, do you know if you're getting enough sun exposure for Vitamin D? In this episode, Ricky fills us in on what to look for when checking your moles and spots to avoid dangerous Skin Cancers. We hear about what benefits Vitamin D has for us and Ricky also does a bit of sun safety myth-busting! skin cancer, skin, squamous, winter, sunscreen, mental health, asymmetry, autoimmune, vitamin d, hot, basal cell carcinoma, summer, sun spots, moles, heart disease, melanoma, sun no full 13 0cf42e39-b49f-4596-b74b-0efcb890621a Thu, 29 Oct 2020 23:17:42 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mens-health-GNUVlLZ_ Men's Health Ricky Langford 00:17:12 In order to live long and prosper, men need to take better care of their health. In this episode, Ricky takes us through risks to avoid in youth, middle age and senior years. Most importantly, we learn what you can do to avoid them to live a great life, not only for yourself but for those around you. In order to live long and prosper, men need to take better care of their health. In this episode, Ricky takes us through risks to avoid in youth, middle age and senior years. Most importantly, we learn what you can do to avoid them to live a great life, not only for yourself but for those around you. cigarettes, prevention, life expecancy, violence, bowel cancer, male, ricky langford, work, man, gp, cure, doctor, giving up, stress, smoking, depression, risks, youth, health, supermanitis, men, alcohol, suicide, lifespan, heart disease, prostate cancer, boys, lung cancer, testicular cancer, mindfulness, drugs, old age, men's health, anxiety no full 12 c23526da-2c76-4798-907a-bc0cbdbf74b7 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 07:52:11 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/r-u-ok-day-CY5rkUUs R U OK Day Ricky Langford 00:07:52 R U OK? Pretty simple question eh? The answer you get though, might not be so simple. Fortunately, there's a 4 step process to know before you approach someone you're concerned about. In this episode, Ricky takes us through those steps and what to do with a variety of responses. R U OK? Pretty simple question eh? The answer you get though, might not be so simple. Fortunately, there's a 4 step process to know before you approach someone you're concerned about. In this episode, Ricky takes us through those steps and what to do with a variety of responses. r u ok day, altruism, mental health, depression, australia, helping, community, anxiety no full 11 8176e656-4579-4ca3-b474-850016ca3d82 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:38:56 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/its-not-all-about-me-YMHWqgx4 It's Not All About Me Ricky Langford 00:08:23 We're busier than ever in a 'dog eat dog' world, so why should we go out of our way to help others? Well, the science is in and it may surprise you. In this episode, Ricky explains how helping others, no matter how big or small can have a positive impact on your own psychological and even physical wellbeing. We're busier than ever in a 'dog eat dog' world, so why should we go out of our way to help others? Well, the science is in and it may surprise you. In this episode, Ricky explains how helping others, no matter how big or small can have a positive impact on your own psychological and even physical wellbeing. wellbeing, altruism, psychology, good, mental health, isolation, stress, immune system, depression, health, giving, loneliness, happiness, selflessness, helping, physical, community no full 10 2288c2bd-d563-4ce0-8f73-aff368dddc12 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:52:14 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/your-health-through-the-decades-jwLr9wgB Your Health through the Decades Ricky Langford 00:14:30 Did you know your health concerns will be fairly predictable throughout your whole life? Each decade presents different issues, so in this episode, Ricky maps it all out for us. How often do we need certain check-ups and when should we take action. Did you know your health concerns will be fairly predictable throughout your whole life? Each decade presents different issues, so in this episode, Ricky maps it all out for us. How often do we need certain check-ups and when should we take action. skin cancer, middle age, cervical cancer, breast cancer, diabetes, bowel cancer, blood glucose, prenatal, weight, liver, flu shot, blood pressure, mental health, mammogram, doctor, senior, bone density, iron levels, postpartum, youth, family planning, sexually transmitted disease, general health, prostate, kidneys, dental, immunisation, optical, life stages, general practitioner, cholesterol, testicular cancer, check ups no full 9 5b8d2783-c9bd-4ac5-9575-8bd97a255308 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:01:06 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/diabetes-mvBLzYL9 Diabetes Ricky Langford 00:18:46 Did you know it takes about 8 seconds to know if you have diabetes? Do you know what happens when blood sugar levels are high? What's your risk for Diabetes? In this episode, Ricky sheds some light on what you can do to avoid and even reverse Type 2 Diabetes. Did you know it takes about 8 seconds to know if you have diabetes? Do you know what happens when blood sugar levels are high? What's your risk for Diabetes? In this episode, Ricky sheds some light on what you can do to avoid and even reverse Type 2 Diabetes. diabetes, thirsty, type 2 diabetes, blood, glucose, carbohydrates, toilet, tiredness, hba1c, diet, sugar, exercise, fatigue, muscles no full 8 1b44df02-3577-4836-98ad-e177ea415a6c Fri, 5 Jun 2020 03:22:39 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/cold-and-flu-HgW1RcXl Cold and Flu Ricky Langford 00:09:57 Now more than ever, we need to understand how to avoid catching colds and flu. It's also important to know the difference between the two. With some no-nonsense advice, Ricky explains what to look for and the steps we can take to stay healthy, all year round. Now more than ever, we need to understand how to avoid catching colds and flu. It's also important to know the difference between the two. With some no-nonsense advice, Ricky explains what to look for and the steps we can take to stay healthy, all year round. influenza, rhinovirus, flu, contagious, sleep, fever, cough, season, sick, sore throat, tired, symptoms, vaccination, cold, headache, ache, virus, fatigue, sneezing no full 7 8454069e-36a5-4ef5-b070-2dc0bf600625 Fri, 5 Jun 2020 02:56:04 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/getting-back-on-track-G9qsNbnk Getting Back on Track Ricky Langford 00:08:00 Do you feel like your health is not what it used to be? Don't worry about fad diets or hardcore exercise programs, you can get your health back on track with some simple steps, one day at a time. With some practical ideas that anyone can use, Ricky helps us to feel better and get the most out of life. Do you feel like your health is not what it used to be? Don't worry about fad diets or hardcore exercise programs, you can get your health back on track with some simple steps, one day at a time. With some practical ideas that anyone can use, Ricky helps us to feel better and get the most out of life. wellbeing, mental health, fitness, mood, weight loss, simple, success, motivation, diet, exercise, easy no full 6 c429f80d-35bf-4b10-a5a7-7f13376aeba0 Fri, 5 Jun 2020 01:57:19 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/love-ya-guts-VDaG7i21 Love Ya Guts Ricky Langford 00:08:48 Our gut health has a significant impact on just about every other aspect of our health. Do you often feel tired? It could be that you need more of the right kinds of bacteria in your gut. Take a listen as Ricky explains how it all works and what we can do to get more energy in our day and feel better. Our gut health has a significant impact on just about every other aspect of our health. Do you often feel tired? It could be that you need more of the right kinds of bacteria in your gut. Take a listen as Ricky explains how it all works and what we can do to get more energy in our day and feel better. large intestine, microbiome, energy, bloated, food, bacteria, eating, smelly, poo, constipation, diarrhea, enteric brain, tired, microbiota, digestion, gut health, fatigue no full 5 4c86e727-d6cd-4c2c-992a-281ef6dde51c The Psychological Continuum

• Green - Healthy
• Yellow - Reacting
• Amber - Injured
• Red - Ill

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2020 01:12:01 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-psychological-continuum-M70UcDHC The Psychological Continuum

• Green - Healthy
• Yellow - Reacting
• Amber - Injured
• Red - Ill

]]> The Psychological Continuum Ricky Langford 00:09:46 We don't just go from being well one day to ill the next. There is a spectrum of mental health we move across our whole lives. The system of measuring this spectrum is called The Psychological Continuum. In this episode, Ricky covers how our moods, attitudes, physicality and habits can change through the continuum and how we can recognise our behaviours to maintain a healthy mind. We don't just go from being well one day to ill the next. There is a spectrum of mental health we move across our whole lives. The system of measuring this spectrum is called The Psychological Continuum. In this episode, Ricky covers how our moods, attitudes, physicality and habits can change through the continuum and how we can recognise our behaviours to maintain a healthy mind. wellbeing, sadness, habits, psychology, mental health, mood, positivity, depression, behaviour, alcohol, tired, psychological continuum, drugs, fatigue, anxiety, anger no full 4 334adee5-fd1e-485e-8c3d-cd23a5c1395d Fri, 5 Jun 2020 00:25:22 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/under-pressure-4aX_fh_4 Under Pressure Ricky Langford 00:10:20 What are those two numbers that measure blood pressure? What happens before and after a heart attack? And what's this about a pipe cleaner for your arteries? Take a few minutes with Ricky and learn how your heart works and how you can look after it so you can live a great life. What are those two numbers that measure blood pressure? What happens before and after a heart attack? And what's this about a pipe cleaner for your arteries? Take a few minutes with Ricky and learn how your heart works and how you can look after it so you can live a great life. heart attack, blood pressure, arteries, fibre, high, heart, lifestyle, disease, diet, cholesterol no full 3 9022197c-08b4-430d-a4e3-fafddd874d5d Tue, 2 Jun 2020 05:21:58 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/sleep-health-s6CSpHmd Sleep Health Ricky Langford 00:24:02 Sleep is actually more important than you might think. Did you know that getting a good night's sleep on a regular basis can help you lose weight? This episode Ricky explains how getting good quality sleep can help with your physical and psychological health. Get a good night's sleep and feel better for it. Sleep is actually more important than you might think. Did you know that getting a good night's sleep on a regular basis can help you lose weight? This episode Ricky explains how getting good quality sleep can help with your physical and psychological health. Get a good night's sleep and feel better for it. sleep, insomnia, memory, weight loss, bedtime, melatonin no full 2 763847fd-aea5-4196-8be5-aedbf3e7e7c7 Fri, 29 May 2020 07:15:21 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-great-life-podcast-trailer-yJHggzoB The Great Life Podcast Trailer Ricky Langford 00:00:55 If you're after no-nonsense, practical advice on how to improve your mental and physical health and wellbeing, then you've come to the right place. If you're after no-nonsense, practical advice on how to improve your mental and physical health and wellbeing, then you've come to the right place. no trailer 8c8e5568-1de8-4193-b6a1-9721589509d0 Tue, 26 May 2020 08:40:18 +0000 ricky@hpwhi.com.au (Ricky Langford) https://thegreatlifepodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/cant-sleep-OBK971dH Can't Sleep Ricky Langford 00:15:25 About 40% of Australians suffer from regular Insomnia. Whether you can't get to sleep, you can't stay asleep or you wake up feeling tired, Ricky offers some easy ideas for you to try so you can sleep better. About 40% of Australians suffer from regular Insomnia. Whether you can't get to sleep, you can't stay asleep or you wake up feeling tired, Ricky offers some easy ideas for you to try so you can sleep better. no full 1