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The Behavioural Vaccine
Medical Science is currently working to find a vaccination to the latest CoronaVirus. For now, changing our Behaviour offers the best Non-Pharmacological Intervention (NPI).
Each episode Comedian and Organisational Behaviour expert Kate Feeney is joined by Behavioural Psychologist Pádraig Walsh to make sense of Behavioural Science and explore ways that we can use this knowledge to improve our health and happiness.
The Behavioural Vaccine Ep. 18 | Bouncey – Bouncey Resilience Re-Visited
This time on The Behavioural Vaccine we revisit Resilience and look at self-care routines that are crucial currently. We also chat about grit and determination, how it can be useful during a marathon and in small doses but might have…
The Behavioural Vaccine Ep. 17 | This Season’s Fashion Must Have: The Face Mask
In this episode we examine how social norms influence our behaviour and examine why what we see others doing has such a huge impact on what we do ourselves.
What has influenced us to maintain social distance and wear face-masks and…
The Behavioural Vaccine Ep. 16 | Tapping into Resilience
In previous episodes we have examined the fact that this is a marathon, not a sprint. We consider the Resilience we require and the strategies we can use. Kate talks us through the important parts.
If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please…
The Behavioural Vaccine Ep. 15 | THE Biggest Behavioural Intervention in History
In this episode we examine the fact that we are in the largest global behavioural intervention in history! Think of it like a real-life Truman Show and we are all Jim Carrey. Governments and Health Organisations around the world are…
The Behavioural Vaccine Ep. 14 | Fasten Your Own Seatbelt First- Parenting in Uncertain Times
On this episode of the Behavioural Vaccine, Pádraig and Kate discuss the challenges that parents are faced with when trying to balance the stresses of a changed working environment, home-school distancing and social distancing. Pádraig…
The Behavioural Vaccine Ep. 13 | Working From Home Re-Visited
Working from home poses a unique set of challenges to us when we are not used to it.
On this episode of The Behavioural Vaccine, Kate talks us through the importance of Connection, Purpose and Achievement when working from home and…
The Behavioural Vaccine Ep. 12 | It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Today on The Behavioural Vaccine, Padraig and Kate look at strategies for sustaining new habits (including exercise routines!) over a longer period of time and the challenges that we can face. We help to understand the role that effective…
The Behavioural Vaccine Ep. 11 | The Vicky Pollard (and Victor Meldrew!) Challenge
In this episode we look at alternatives to ‘nagging’ and consider effective ways that we can influence the hygiene and social behaviour of loved ones (young and old!) in these changing and challenging times.
If you’ve enjoyed this…
The Behavioural Vaccine Ep. 10 | Connecting while Staying Apart
We know that staying connected is important for our mental health. In this episode of The Behavioural Vaccine, Padraig and Kate outline the ways that people are staying virtually connected with loved ones and ensuring that we check in on…
The Behavioural Vaccine Ep. 9 | Meltdown Moments
In this episode of The Behavioural Vaccine, Pádraig & Kate discuss metldown moments; what happens to our brains when we become overwhelmed emotionally and what we can do in those moment to moment occasions where tensions rise and our…