The Insight Podcast

#122 | Mental health microgains, stop the overwhelm, mindset & more | Tara Quinn & Emma Cotterill

The Insight Podcast

Show Notes

My guests today are Dr Emma Cotterill and Dr Tara Quinn.

Emma and Tara are both experienced psychologists and together they've written a book - “Mental Health Microgains: 50 small actions that will make a big difference to your wellbeing”.

I talk to Emma and Tara about:

- The overwhelm we can all feel with the range of suggestions for improving wellbeing

- How their approach to healthy habits is different

- The real difference small habits can make on our health and wellbeing

- Unexpected actions that could help you feel better

- What to do on those days when you’re not feeling yourself

- & much more

Enjoy the episode!

“Mental Health Microgains: 50 small actions that will make a big difference to your wellbeing”: https://amzn.eu/d/0WjLkxi

Connect with Emma: https://www.instagram.com/empowerpsychology/ https://www.empowerpsychology.co.uk/

Connect with Tara: https://www.instagram.com/drtaraquinncirillo https://drtara.co.uk/

Connect with me: https://theinsightpodcast.com https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart https://www.youtube.com/@samuelcwhart

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