Peppery conversations between Chartered Psychologist Serena Simmons and Clinical Hypnotherapist Sally Garozzo about what it really takes to make changes. Living optimally as a human will inevitably require some modifications to our behaviour. Maybe your doctor has told you that intermittent fasting will help your pre-diabetis? Maybe your therapist has said it will be helpful for you to turn off all screen at 10pm? Or maybe your partner has asked you to communicate with them more clearly? Tha ...
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Join me, Katie Taylor, as we talk balancing hormones, busting myths, breaking taboos, boosting libidos and bolstering confidence. thelattelounge.substack.com
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Join us today to delve into the complex and often taboo subject of death. We explore personal reflections on mortality, cultural perspectives on death, and the societal challenges surrounding expressing grief. Our conversation also touches on near-death experiences, the connection between death and behavior change, and the importance of contemplati…
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In this episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between the mind and body, emphasizing the importance of the mind-body connection in behavior change and physical health. We chat about how mindset influences health outcomes, the power of perception, and the role of language in shaping our experiences. Through various studies and personal a…
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S4/E4 The Role of Nature in Health & Wellbeing
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37:45In this episode, we explore the profound impact of nature on behavior change and mental health. We chat about our personal experiences with nature, the concept of green prescribing, and the importance of connection to nature for emotional regulation and wellbeing. Our conversation highlights the healing power of nature, the challenges some individu…
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In today's conversation we explore the profound themes of connection and belonging, discussing their importance in human life and the repercussions of isolation. We delve into the impact of online interactions, the individual nature of connection, and the role of vulnerability in forming deep relationships. Cultural influences on belonging and the …
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S4/E2 Why Play and Playfulness Is A Worthwhile Persuit
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37:32In our conversation today we explore the multifaceted concept of play, emphasizing its significance in human development, behavior change, and adult life. We discuss how play is often overlooked in adulthood, despite its benefits for learning, connection, and emotional well-being. Our chat highlights the individual nature of play, the importance of…
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Join us in today's conversation and we explore the concept of a positive mindset, discussing its implications, complexities, and the importance of understanding growth versus fixed mindsets. We delve into the dangers of toxic positivity, the role of gratitude and reframing in nurturing a positive outlook, and how confirmation bias affects our perce…
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S3/E6 How Feelings Impact The Behaviour Change Landscape
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38:39In this conversation, we discuss the role of feelings and emotions in behavior change. We chat about the concepts of regulation and dysregulation, as well as the importance of recognizing and understanding our emotional triggers. We also touch on the topics of resilience, state change, and the impact of co-regulation and self-regulation on our abil…
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S3/E5 The Role Our Identities Play in Behaviour Change
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28:52In this conversation, we discuss the topic of identity and its connection to behavior change. We explore how our identities shape our behaviors and how re-defining our identity can be a powerful catalyst to experiencing the change we want in our lives. We also chat about the challenges of shifting identity and the importance of surrounding ourselve…
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S3/E4 Why Resilience is Important and How to Gain More of It
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37:18Join our snappy episode today as we chat about the importance of resilience from a behaviour change perspective and how to build it. Together we explore: The definition of resilience and it's role in bouncing back from set backs. The impact of our upbringing and generational differences on resilience. Why we need to embrace discomfort and seeking o…
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S3/E3 How Education Impacts Behaviour Change
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42:45Join us in this conversation as we explore how education influences our capacity to change and why Serena and I are both learning addicts (not always a good thing!). We chat about Serena's change model (Acquirer, Performer and Evolver) and how each of these profiles might influence the way we change. Our conversation takes a small de-tour into 'the…
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S3/E2 The Role of Boundaries in Behaviour Change
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51:45In our conversation today we discuss the importance of boundaries and how they can facilitate personal and relational change. We talk about what boundaries actually are; why they endow us with creativity and empowerment; barriers to setting boundaries and so much more. Ready to set some boundaries but not quite sure how? We've got the answers. See …
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Our conversation today explores the question of whether everyone can change. We talk about, what influences someone to change or not change; what someones relationship with pleasure and pain has to do with change and the aspects of a persons mindset that might keep them stuck and not changing... and so much more! Come join us inside the first episo…
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In this spicy conversation we explore the dark side of behavior change, including manipulation, coercion, and exploitation. We discuss how understanding human psychology can be used for both positive and negative purposes and what thoes negative purposes might be. We highlight the ethical considerations in coaching, therapy, advertising, and market…
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S2/E5 How to Embrace Failure For Behaviour Change
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53:50In this conversation, Sally and Serena discuss the topic of failure and its impact on personal growth and behavior change. They share personal experiences with failure and explore the fear and avoidance of failure in society. They emphasize the importance of embracing failure as a catalyst for evolution and creativity. The conversation also touches…
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S2/E4 The Importance of Self Care on Behaviour Change
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58:56In this conversation, Serena and Sally discuss the importance of self-care in the context of behavioral change. They define self-care as recharging and replenishing oneself, emphasizing the need to take care of one's energy and set boundaries. They explore the challenges of self-care, including societal expectations and the fear of being perceived …
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S2/E3 How Environments Plays a Role in Behaviour Change
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50:26Join Serena and Sally this week as they take you on a captivating journey into the power of environment on human behaviour change! In this thought-provoking episode, they dive deep into personal anecdotes, revealing insights from their very own homes, and backed by cutting-edge research, to explore how our surroundings shape who we are and who we c…
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S2/E2 The Role of Other People in Behaviour Change
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55:13In this conversation, Serena and Sally discuss the role of people in behavior change. They explore the impact of supportive relationships and the importance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals. They also discuss the challenges of isolation and disconnection in today's society. The conversation highlights the power of modeling behavi…
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In this episode, Sally and Serena discuss blocks and barriers to change. They start by catching up and sharing their experiences with making changes, including during holidays. They explore the concept of resistance to change and the importance of understanding one's readiness for change. They also discuss the costs and benefits of making a change …
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In this conversation Sally and Serena discuss beliefs and how they show up in our psyche. They explore the ideas of ‘conflicting beliefs’ and ‘bothism’ and how we’re allowed to be ‘messy humans’ but how that might sometimes stop us from getting what we want. They also discuss what influences our belief systems, how our expectations may affect the c…
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In this conversation, Sally and Serena discuss the importance of self-awareness and the power of becoming the observer of one's own life. They explore the role of silence and introspection in developing self-awareness and the impact it can have on behavior change. They also discuss the balance between self-awareness and action, and the importance o…
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In this conversation, Serena and Sally discuss the concept of habits and their impact on our lives. They share their personal habits and reflect on the importance of habits in shaping our behavior and outcomes. They explore the formation of habits and the role of stimuli and conditioning. The conversation also touches on the benefits of creating go…
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In this conversation, Serena and Sally discuss the concept of internalizing and externalizing, as well as the different perspectives on setting goals. They explore the idea that goals are dynamic and can evolve as individuals grow and change. They also discuss the fear and overwhelm that can come with goal setting and the importance of tuning into …
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S1/E1 What The Bleep is Behaviour Change Anyway
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43:49In this episode, Sally and Serena introduce themselves and discuss their backgrounds in behavior change. They talk about how they met and collaborated in the past, and how their experiences led them to create this podcast. They also share their thoughts on New Year's resolutions and the importance of holistic change. In this conversation, Sally and…
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This conversation explores the challenges and psychology of behavior change. It emphasizes the importance of understanding individual circumstances, values, and the deeper reasons for wanting to change. The role of external forces and internal drivers in facilitating change is also discussed. The conversation highlights the need to build the muscle…
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Can hypnotherapy help with menopause symptoms? with Sally Garozzo
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32:43What comes to mind when you hear the word hypnotherapy? Relaxation, a deep sleep, or perhaps you're more of a sceptic and imagining being taken into a trance like state? Well in this episode, I'm joined by experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Sally Garozzo, and we're going to explore the practice of hypnotherapy and hear about how it could ease men…
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Going through menopause with a disability, with Emma Livingstone
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30:24Too often women living with disability are left out of the menopause and midlife women's health conversations, and as a result put their symptoms down to pre existing health conditions, not realising that they could be entering perimenopause or menopause. In this episode, I’ll be talking to Emma Livingstone about navigating the menopause with a dis…
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How to manage pelvic prolapse in menopause, with Kim Vopni
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30:58Your pelvic floor is an incredibly important part of the body that very often doesn't get the attention it deserves. Incontinence, painful sex and constipation are all embarrassing symptoms of a weak pelvic floor. But on occasion, poor pelvic floor health can result in more serious issues such as prolapse. All of these issues are extremely common, …
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Why resistance training is so important during midlife and menopause, with Kate Oakley
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36:57Why is resistance training so important as we age, and how can we fit it into our busy lives? In today's episode, I’m talking to personal trainer Kate Oakley, about how we can increase strength and protect our bones and joints and midlife, as well as finding ways to fit it into our day. Even if you only have five minutes to spare, we'll find out ho…
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Looking after our bones in midlife and menopause with Dr Kate Bunyan
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37:21Bone health and osteoporosis is often one of those forgotten symptoms of menopause. It's very easy for us to focus on the symptoms that are troubling us in the here and now like hot flushes or sleep issues or brain fog. And I totally get that we might not be in a place to give much thought to some of those longer term symptoms, and the ones you can…
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Can you slow down ageing in midlife? with Dr Alka Patel
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41:09Is it possible to slow down ageing? And how can we give ourselves the best possible chance to live a long and healthy life? That's the topic I discuss in this episode with TEDx speaker, GP, lifestyle doctor and coach Dr. Alka Patel. I first met Dr Alka two years ago when I interviewed her for our first ever Midlife Festival. What stuck with me is h…
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Welcome to Series Five of the Latte Lounge Podcast. Episode 1 will go live on Tuesday 13th June 2023. In the meantime, find out about the Latte Lounge - About The Latte Lounge: The Latte Lounge podcast is presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. We help women over 40 navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with confidence! Download ou…
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In this episode, I'm going to be talking to menopause expert Dr. Emma Ping. The perimenopause and menopause can be a very turbulent time particularly for women with ADHD. We'll be talking about how the symptoms of ADHD can be exacerbated by fluctuating hormones and why so many women are diagnosed in midlife. Dr. Emma Ping is passionate about offeri…
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Joint pain, menopause and fibromyalgia, with Professor Hasan Tahir
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27:57In this episode I'm speaking to leading rheumatologist Professor Hasan Tahir, about just why we experience joint pain as we age, and what menopause has to do with it. We're going to discuss everything from common aches and pains right through to conditions such as degenerative disc disease, osteopenia, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia. I want to use t…
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Cooking your way to a happier menopause, with Meera Bhogal
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31:28In this episode,I'm going to be talking to food coach and menopause expert Meera Bhogal, about how we can all cook our way to a happier menopause. We'll be talking about how many women can develop in midlife or discover they were suffering for years before with allergies and food intolerances, which can affect your quality of life during midlife an…
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Can yoga really help ease menopause symptoms? with Petra Coveney
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38:30In this episode, I'm going to be talking to yoga instructor, author and founder of Menopause Yoga Petra Coveney about how yoga can help with the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Yoga is now recommended by the NHS as there is evidence that it can help us manage mood swings, low mood and anxiety during menopause. So I wanted to speak to Petra…
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How does menopause affect the brain? with Professor Guy Leschziner
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24:15In this episode I'm excited to welcome back to the podcast Neurologist Professor Guy Leschziner. During my last conversation with Professor Leschziner, we looked at sleep issues during midlife and menopause, and this time we'll be taking a deep dive into the female brain, and the impact of our hormones lifestyle and environment on our brain health.…
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What to expect from an online menopause clinic, with Dr Rachel Hines
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22:39In this episode I've invited Dr. Rachel Hines, a medical specialist GP and the Clinical Director of Medical Services at Stella to talk to me about our new service, Latte Lounge +. If you're intrigued about the idea of an online menopause clinic, then stay tuned as we'll be walking you through exactly how it works. And getting through all your quest…
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Welcome to Series Four of the Latte Lounge Podcast. Episode 1 will go live on Tuesday 25th April 2023. In the meantime, find out about the Latte Lounge - About The Latte Lounge: This episode of the Latte Lounge podcast was presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. We help women over 40 navigate perimenopause, menopause and midlife with confi…
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Hair thinning and hair loss during perimenopause, menopause & midlife - with Michael Douglas
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36:27In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by celebrity hairdresser Michael Douglas. So many women experience hair loss and hair thinning during our midlife years and during menopause, which I know can really impact on self esteem. So this episode is an important conversation to have. We're going to be discussing what changes happen to our hair as…
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Breast Cancer: The facts during perimenopause, menopause & midlife - with Prof Michael Baum
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45:47From the very first stages of planning this podcast over a year ago, there was one person I knew I had to interview. Professor Michael Baum is a British surgical oncologist who has dedicated his career to caring for women with breast cancer, and was honoured with the St Gallen Lifetime Achievement Award for the treatment of breast cancer in 2007, a…
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Positive Mental Attitude: How to boost your self-confidence during perimenopause, menopause and midlife - with Michelle Griffiths Robinson
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30:01In this episode, I'm going to be talking to life coach and Olympian Michelle Griffiths Robinson. I first interviewed Michelle for the midlife Festival in 2021, all about self belief and confidence. And honestly, it was such an inspiring conversation that I knew I just had to have her back for this podcast. Michelle represented Great Britain for two…
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Love your pelvic floor, during perimenopause, menopause and midlife - with Jane Simpson
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32:25In this episode, I'm talking to continence nurse specialist and author Jane Simpson, about the impact that ageing and fluctuating hormones during menopause have on our pelvic health. We’ll cover the common problems we might experience with our pelvic floors, including weak bladders, that feeling of always needing to go to the loo, as well as tightn…
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Working it Out Together: How to communicate in your relationship through midlife and menopause - with Stephanie & Marvin Ambrosius
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36:39In this episode, we're talking about relationships. And I'm so pleased to be joined by fitness coach and presenter Marvin Ambrosius and his wife, Stephanie, an experienced individual and relationship therapist. With the average age of divorce in this country being 45 to 55, we're going to be exploring all of the challenges that come with relationsh…
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Testosterone & Libido during perimenopause, menopause & midlife - with Heather Hirsch MD
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31:24In this episode, I talk to menopause clinician, author and podcaster Dr. Heather Hirsch, about the role of testosterone for women, especially in midlife, often misunderstood as just a male hormone. Testosterone can actually be the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to our perimenopause and menopause symptoms. We'll be talking about what we n…
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Welcome to Series Three of the Latte Lounge Podcast. Episode 1 will go live on Tuesday 14th February 2023. In the meantime, find out about the Latte Lounge - About The Latte Lounge: The Latte Lounge podcast is presented by Katie Taylor from The Latte Lounge. Download our free perimenopause symptom checker here: https://www.lattelounge.co.uk/the-34-…
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Your changing skin during perimenopause, menopause and midlife with Dr Nighat Arif
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23:04In this episode, Katie speaks to GP Dr. Nighat Arif, who explains why our skin changes as we age and the medical treatments, skincare regimes and lifestyle tweaks we can all consider. Plus we cover who, where and when to go for help if things don't improve. Dr Nighat Arif has over 15 years of experience in the NHS and private practice as a GP and m…
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Heavy bleeding and irregular periods in perimenopause with Dr Heather Currie MBE
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37:10In this episode, Katie speaks to Dr Heather Currie MBE, about the causes of heavy bleeding and irregular periods during the perimenopause and menopause years and they discuss what treatments options are available. Dr. Heather Currie MBE is a gynaecologist and founder of Menopause Matters, an award winning website and quarterly magazine. As a truste…
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How to reduce anxiety during perimenopause, menopause and midlife with Dr Wendy Molefi
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36:20In this episode, Katie speaks to Dr Wendy Molefi about why women can suffer from anxiety during the perimenopause and menopause years and they discuss what we can do both holistically and/or medically to improve these concerns. Dr. Molefi is an award winning menopause specialist and founder of the Vital Wellness clinic. She has a special interest i…
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Help for hot flushes with Menopause Specialist Dr Naomi Potter
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24:23In this episode, Katie speaks to Menopause Specialist, Dr Naomi Potter about hot flushes, their cause and what we can do about them. Dr. Naomi Potter qualified as a doctor in 2003 after first achieving a master's degree in psychology. After 16 years practising as a GP for the NHS, she now specialises solely in menopause care and treatments. Dr Pott…
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Improving sleep and overcoming insomnia during midlife, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond with Professor Guy Leschziner
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34:13In this episode, Katie speaks to Professor Guy Leschziner about why sleep can be so difficult for women during peri-menopause and menopause. Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist and a Professor of Neurology and Sleep Medicine at King's College London. He is a published author with ongoing research interests in sleep disorders, including restl…
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