Dr Jill McGarry is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who specialises in supporting people improve their sleep.

Dr Jill runs a private practice called Sleep Better Doctor and has worked with several teams on sleep projects including Manchester’s Sleep Service for MFT NHS Trust; perinatal mums with sleep problems at South Lancs NHS; Autistic & Learning Disabled people at Salford LD team, Seashell Trust and NHS England. In addition she’s presented nationally to professionals and carers at several conferences as well for specific groups (e.g. Derbyshire Carers and Lifestyle Lean) . She has attended the Oxford University Masterclass in sleep interventions and weekly joins the international sleep seminars from Arizona University’s behavioural sleep medicine team. Her sleep clinic runs face to face and virtual, and her clients have come from across the world because she helps people with a range of sleep issues, including insomnia, nightmares and sleep apnea. What you'll learn in this episode: - The importance of prioritising your sleep health, and the need to make it more accessible and understood in the NHS and society - The impact of your menstrual cycle, menopause and hormones on your sleep and why we need to better understand these intersections
- The importance of supporting new mothers, babies and families with their sleep and the impact of prioritising it from an early age for communities - How issues with your health can help create a positive trajectory of being more self and body aware, and how health experiences can impact your life and career - The power of psychology and functional medicine and exploring options outside of traditional medication, including moving from a reactive to a preventative model - Why community psychology is becoming a more relevant topic, and how the wider lack of research into women's sleep could be contributing to the prevalence and misunderstanding of women's health - Learning how to trust your sleep and body and how to use it to your advantage, and the power of self education when it comes to your health and career Learn more about Jill and Sleep Better Doctor: www.sleepbetterdoctor.co.uk linkedin.com/in/dr-jill-mcgarry

More from This Independent Life Follow TIL on Instagram @thisindependentlife Follow Rebekah Lloyd on LinkedIn Get in touch at rebekah@thisindependentlife.co and www.thisindependentlife.co Thank you for listening to this episode of This Independent Life. If you liked this episode and want to help spread the word, please rate, review, and share with your community. We love seeing you share the love so feel free to tag us using @thisindependentlife! Rebekah Lloyd is a women’s health consultant, careers advisor, podcast host, and founder of This Independent Life. After experiencing burnout and chronic pain, a 10-year delayed endometriosis diagnosis, and the resulting career and financial challenges, she started This Independent Life to help advance the future of women’s health and careers. She provides consulting and advisory for healthcare startups, industry, universities and research, as well as charities and workplaces. She is a UN Women UK delegate and is dedicated to using business as a force for good, her clients including global organisations such as Omnicom, Astra Zeneca, Barclays, UNiDAYS, National Trust, Whistles, University of Cambridge and Imperial College London. She has been featured internationally, including The Guardian, Nasdaq and Stylist, and in 2023 was invited to advise the UK Parliament Women and Equalities Committee on women’s health as a result of her work that was broadcast globally via the BBC. Disclaimer: This Independent Life is not a certified health, career, or financial adviser. The content made available on This Independent Life is provided for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice. You are advised to consult with independent advisors for advise on your specific circumstances.

Lauren Orlick is the co-founder of HeartSnug, a team of sisters and lifelong friends who saw a need to provide patients an additional layer of security and privacy in a medical setting. They created HeartSnug in hopes that all women could go to doctors appointments, radiation clinics and undergo medical procedures while feeling physically and mentally a bit less vulnerable.

Lauren saw firsthand how dispiriting the medical process can be when her mother went through a battle with cancer. Always looking to be a part of the solution, Lauren was inspired to search for ways for patients to feel comfortable during procedures that are awkward and associated with physical exposure and emotional vulnerability. Her primary goal in co-founding HeartSnug is to help patients feel protected and covered – literally! What you'll learn in this episode: - The power of personal experience in driving solutions in women's health, and the strength and beauty of a team when starting out and building a new company
- How simplicity in design and overcoming a problem with a solution can transform patient care - Making prevenative care a priority and ensuring inclusivity and accessibility is at the heart - The challenges of the 'pay to play' model in women's health and having to balance where you invest your funds, bootstrapped or investor backed, as a founder - The intracacies and complexities of the healthcare supply chain and how understanding this is key for integration of new innovations in the healthcare system - Navigating a femtech startup as a women founding team in a landscape that still can be very male dominated in areas - The ability to learn from your experiences, even if they may feel like a failure, to build back better, smarter and stronger Learn more about Lauren and HeartSnug: https://www.heartsnug.com/ linkedin.com/in/laurenorlick https://www.instagram.com/heartsnug

More from This Independent Life Follow TIL on Instagram @thisindependentlife Follow Rebekah Lloyd on LinkedIn Get in touch at rebekah@thisindependentlife.co and www.thisindependentlife.co Thank you for listening to this episode of This Independent Life. If you liked this episode and want to help spread the word, please rate, review, and share with your community. We love seeing you share the love so feel free to tag us using @thisindependentlife! Rebekah Lloyd is a women’s health consultant, fractional healthcare executive, and founder of TIL. TIL is a women’s health consultancy committed to advancing the future of women’s health through interest, investment and innovation. Rebekah is a sought after expert and advisor in the field of women’s health and healthcare as a result of her work, including advising UK Parliament, being the first and only women’s health Expert-in-Residence at Imperial College London, and hosting a first-of-its-kind international conference on the Future of Endometriosis and Women’s Health. She has been involved in launching, advising, and collaborating with some of the world’s leading global health organisations and brands, start-ups, and research institutions, has been featured internationally including The Guardian, BBC and Nasdaq, and is host of the This Independent Life podcast. Disclaimer: This Independent Life is not a certified health, career, or financial adviser. The content made available on This Independent Life is provided for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice. You are advised to consult with independent advisors for advise on your specific circumstances.

Giulia Sale is a Wellness Coach, Yoga Teacher and Mobility & Flexibility expert.

She suffered from generic anxiety disorder most of her life, which developed into physical issues as well like PCOS, gastritis and lack of energy. After waking up with a nervous system disorder called Visual Snow Syndrome, she decided to turn her life around with holistic practices. She is now anxiety-free thanks to what she calls the Six Pillars Way! Giulia is on a mission to help women manage their anxiety & stress with science-backed holistic solutions. What you'll learn in this episode: - Leveraging personal challenges to create change and broader innovations in women's health - The beauty of entrepreneurial spirit and independence - Recognising stress as a natural part of life and how stress management can help women with health issues - The importance of women supporting women and building a supportive community - Intersection of psychological wellbeing and physical health - The societal stigma surrounding women's hormonal cycles and how society fails to accommodate women's health needs - Overcoming traditional barriers and generational expectations to achieve personal and professional goals - The importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community and like-minded individuals who understand your experiences - Identifying and overcoming your limiting beliefs Learn more about Giulia and Six Pillars: https://www.instagram.com/giulia.sixpillars/ https://www.instagram.com/sixpillars.fit/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-sale/ More from This Independent Life Follow TIL on Instagram ⁠⁠@thisindependentlife⁠⁠ Follow Rebekah Lloyd on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ Get in touch at rebekah@thisindependentlife.co and ⁠⁠www.thisindependentlife.co⁠⁠ Thank you for listening to this episode of This Independent Life. If you liked this episode and want to help spread the word, please rate, review, and share with your community. We love seeing you share the love so feel free to tag us using @thisindependentlife! Rebekah Lloyd is a women’s health consultant, fractional healthcare executive, and founder of TIL. TIL is a women’s health consultancy committed to advancing the future of women’s health through interest, investment and innovation. Rebekah is a sought after expert and advisor in the field of women’s health and healthcare as a result of her work, including advising UK Parliament, being the first and only women’s health Expert-in-Residence at Imperial College London, and hosting a first-of-its-kind international conference on the Future of Endometriosis and Women’s Health. She has been involved in launching, advising, and collaborating with some of the world’s leading global health organisations and brands, start-ups, and research institutions, has been featured internationally including The Guardian, BBC and Nasdaq, and is host of the This Independent Life podcast. Disclaimer: This Independent Life is not a certified health, career, or financial adviser. The content made available on This Independent Life is provided for information and educational purposes only and does not constitute advice. You are advised to consult with independent advisors for advise on your specific circumstances.