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Silvates

Silvates

By: Silvan / Silvates
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Talking about health, wellbeing, fitness and mental health with people smarter than me including Osteopaths, Pilates instructors and Psychologists.Silvates Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
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  • 39. Running and Osteopathy with Arwel Roberts
    Jul 27 2025

    Silvan speaks with Osteopath Arwel Roberts about the intersection of running and osteopathy. We discuss the joy of running, the importance of community, common injuries, and how to start running effectively. Arwel shares insights on the impact of COVID on running trends, the significance of cross-training, and the psychological aspects of maintaining motivation and enjoyment in running.

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    40 mins
  • 38. Exploring LGBTQ+ literature with Declan McCallion
    Jun 15 2025

    In this episode of the Silvates podcast, Silvan interviews Declan McCallion, a passionate reader and reviewer of LGBTQ+ literature. They discuss Declan's journey into reading, the importance of libraries, and how TikTok has created a vibrant community for book lovers. Declan and Silvan explore the themes of normalisation, authenticity, and representation in LGBTQ+ literature. They discuss the importance of portraying both the struggles and joys of queer existence, emphasising the need for stories that reflect genuine experiences without solely focusing on adversity. The conversation touches on the impact of adaptations on queer narratives and the significance of mental health representation. We highlight the evolving landscape of queer literature and its role in shaping societal perceptions, discussing the impact of self-image on mental health, the importance of embracing one's quirks, and the representation of mental health issues in fictional characters.

    Find Declan on Tiktok: decclanmccallion17

    Chapters

    00:31 Declan's Journey into Reading and TikTok

    04:26 The Importance of Libraries in Shaping Readers

    07:12 Engagement and Community on TikTok

    10:22 The Role of TikTok in Promoting LGBTQ+ Literature

    14:22 Viral Trends and Their Impact on LGBTQ+ Books

    18:11 Female Authors Writing Gay Romance

    21:15 Conclusion and Future of LGBTQ+ Literature

    21:25 Normalizing Queer Existence

    22:51 Authenticity in Queer Literature

    25:03 The Balance of Struggle and Joy

    26:53 The Impact of Love Stories

    28:14 Generational Grief and Loss

    30:15 Universal Themes in LGBTQ+ Stories

    32:01 The Role of Lighthearted Narratives

    34:43 The Influence of Adaptations

    38:44 Mental Health in LGBTQ+ Literature

    45:22 The Impact of Self-Image on Mental Health

    48:26 Exploring Mental Health Narratives in LGBTQ+ Literature

    51:26 Embracing Quirks: The Intersection of Mental Health and Relationships

    53:25 Book Recommendations for LGBTQ+ Readers

    59:06 Challenging Perspectives: The Courage to Be Disliked

    01:03:31 The Future of LGBTQ+ Literature


    Watch here: https://youtu.be/1QTqnERBUb0

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 37. The energy in death and Osteopathy with Mary Bolingbroke
    May 21 2025

    In this episode, I talk to Mary Bolingbroke, an Osteopath, about death and dying. We talk about the discomfort that society often has towards death, the physical and emotional storage of trauma in the body and the intergenerational transmission of trauma.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction

    11:55 The Physical and Emotional Storage of Trauma in the Body

    33:18 Healing Ancestral Trauma and Finding Coherence

    42:05 The Privilege of Being Present During End-of-Life Care

    01:02:55 Exploring Cultural Practices and Rituals

    Find out more about Mary here: https://www.mary-bolingbroke.co.uk

    Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/4rHAbwjv72o

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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