Wellness Reimagined: A Conversation with Rosamund Dean
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In this episode of Thought I Kept, host Claire Fitzsimmons welcomes journalist and author Rosamund Dean, creator of the brilliant Substack Well, Well, Well. They discuss the complexities and contradictions of wellness including Rosamund's mindful approach to drinking and her experience with breast cancer.
This conversation explores how to make health choices fun and sustainable, the impact of competitive PE classes on kids, and the importance of community and playfulness in wellness.
It's a candid and timely discussion about experimenting with health habits, social connections, and redefining wellness on our own terms.
00:37 Exploring Wellness and Midlife
01:00 Rosamund's Career and Books
01:26 Conversation on Wellness Habits
02:51 Strength Training and Menopause
04:26 The Journey to Mindful Drinking
06:33 Reframing Health and Wellness
17:56 The Role of Social Connections
21:41 Embracing Personal Preferences in Wellness
22:16 Defining Personal Wellbeing Goals
22:40 The Impact of Early Menopause and Cancer on Health
22:59 Shifting Mindsets Post-Illness
24:32 Modeling Healthy Behaviors for Children
25:27 Reevaluating Physical Education and Activity
30:57 The Concept of a Modern Wellness Person
33:31 Writing About Wellness: Keeping It Real
38:04 The Practice of Drinking Less Alcohol
About Rosamund Dean:
Rosamund Dean is a journalist and author with a special interest in human behaviour and relatable wellness. Previously deputy editor of Grazia, she writes for The Times, Telegraph, Women’s Health and Vogue. She is the founder of popular wellness Substack, Well Well Well, as well as author of Mindful Drinking: How Cutting Down Can Change Your Life, and Reconstruction: How to Rebuild Your Body, Mind & Life After Breast Cancer.
About Claire Fitzsimmons
Claire is the host of A Thought I Kept, a wellbeing writer and the co-founder of If Lost Start Here, a company on a mission to get people to a better place, sometimes literally. As an ICF Associate Certified Coach and a certified Emotions Coach Practitioner, Claire helps people navigate the everyday lost moments of their lives. Claire writes on Substack about all things wellbeing at MoreGoodDays.
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