Dr Sula Windgassen is a leading health psychologist and psychotherapist using psychology to improve chronic illness, chronic stress and trauma.

Regularly, featured in the media (Women’s Health, Psychologies Magazine, iNews & Guardian) Dr Sula explains complex mind-body science in a way that can be implemented into daily life for those with women’s health issues, gut disorders and other chronic conditions like endometriosis, multiple sclerosis and chronic pain. After completing five degrees with two doctoral qualifications including a PhD in Psychological Medicine, Dr Sula has gone on to publish in leading academic journals including the BMJ and Lancet Gastroenterology, direct a specialised clinical health psychology practice and get a book deal. Dr Sula is now focussed on making mind-body science and practice accessible to as many as possible through her online membership platform with live weekly calls, Body Mind Connect (bodymindconnect.club). What you'll learn in this episode:

• The beauty of mindfulness and how it helps those grappling with chronic pain and stress
• Understanding the intricate connection between our thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations
• How revealing the stigma around mental health prompts us to confront the polarisation and advocate for comprehensive support systems
• Systemic challenges in acquiring funding for women's health
• Understanding that psychology is biology
• How gut physiology and behaviour are linked together
• Recognising that mental health impacts everything including work and finances
• Trusting your body rather than being at war with it

Learn more about Dr Sula Windgassen and Body Mind Connect:

• https://www.instagram.com/the_health_psychologist_/
• https://bodymindconnect.club/

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Rebekah Lloyd is a women’s health consultant, careers advisor, podcast host, and founder of This Independent Life. After experiencing burnout and chronic pain, a 10-year delayed endometriosis diagnosis, and the resulting career and financial challenges, she started This Independent Life to help advance the future of women’s health and careers. She provides consulting and advisory for healthcare startups, industry, universities and research, as well as charities and workplaces. She is a UN Women UK delegate and is dedicated to using business as a force for good, her clients including global organisations such as Omnicom, Astra Zeneca, Barclays, UNiDAYS, National Trust, Whistles, University of Cambridge and Imperial College London. She has been featured internationally, including The Guardian, Nasdaq and Stylist, and in 2023 was invited to advise the UK Parliament Women and Equalities Committee on women’s health as a result of her work that was broadcast globally via the BBC.

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