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Tall Poppy Syndrome

Cutting down the tall poppy The tall poppy syndrome is a cultural phenomenon in which people hold back, criticise or sabotage those who have or are believed to have achieved success in one or more aspects of life, particularly intellectual or cultural wealth. Whether you speak up in a meeting...

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Episode 77- The Psychology Of Loneliness

Before the pandemic, I think we assumed that only older people were vulnerable to loneliness and social isolation – However, during this pandemic a number one concern reported by many is loneliness and social isolation. Robin Hewings Programme Director of the Campaign to End Loneliness. Leading driving action on loneliness through research and the...

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Episode 42- Ageing & Longevity

Part 2- Older People's Mental Health The number of people aged 75 or over is expected to double in the next 30 years. Age discrimination continues to blight our society, despite a decade of government policies. Tina Woods CEO of Longevity International a catalyst to changing the narrative on ageing....

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Social Isolation A Risk That Could Kill Us?

Suffering in Silence Ageing and Social isolation may be as harmful to our physical health as obesity, or smoking 15 cigarettes per day.   The number of people aged 75 or over is expected to double in the next 30 years’ age discrimination continues to blight our society, despite a...

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Episode 41- Loneliness & Social Isolation

Older People's Mental Health Part 1 Social isolation and loneliness have been linked to a higher risk for anxiety and depression. Should reducing loneliness be part of any wellness strategy? Graham Gardiner is an experienced social entrepreneur & CEO of Age UK who has built his career on the basis...

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