Listen "Mindfulness and Mental Health with Tim Boughton"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Martin and JP talk with Tim Boughton, whose own personal experiences with PTSD led him to become a trailblazer in the world of mental health, with a particular expertise in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and trauma. They explore the misconceptions around mindfulness, the stigma associated with mental health, and how understanding the mind-body connection challenges existing military practices. Tim also introduces a simple mindfulness practice for listeners and offers insights around integrating these practices into various domains.Guest, Cast & CrewTim Boughton is a leading expert in the field of military mindfulness and trauma. He works with elite military and commercial entities around the world to help them gain that extra margin through cognitive and behavioural science and has recently been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Middlesex in recognition of his outstanding achievements. Hosted by Martin Jones & Jonpaul Nevin https://www.ophp.co.uk Produced and edited by Bess ManleyResourcesLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/timboughtonkcn/?originalSubdomain=uk To contact Tim please email the podcast at [email protected] Thanks for tuning in. If you found this podcast valuable, please take a moment to rate, share and review. If you have feedback, guest suggestions or topics that you'd love us to cover, then do email us at [email protected] or connect with us on LinkedIn. Chapters00:15 Introducing Tim Boughton02:35 Tim's Personal Journey with PTSD and Mental Health04:43 Understanding Mindfulness and Its Misconceptions08:31 Mindfulness Techniques and Their Impact on Trauma13:47 Mindfulness in High-Performance Environments17:17 The Mind-Body Connection and Modern Mindfulness23:00 Practical Applications of Mindfulness27:28 Mindfulness in High-Stress Environments28:07 The Impact of Environment on Mindfulness29:10 The Role of Mindfulness in Daily Life30:03 Personal Experiences with Mindfulness31:32 Addressing Mental Health in the Military32:21 Challenges and Innovations in Mental Health38:01 Integrating Mindfulness into Human Performance42:09 A Guided Mindfulness Practice47:51 Overcoming Misconceptions About Mindfulness52:59 Final Thoughts and AdviceThanks for reading this week's show notesFor more information about the podcast please visit our website: www.ophp.co.uk Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ophp/and on Instagram: @ophumanperformanceFinally, please subscribe, share, and leave a review!Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.