<![CDATA[2023 Mental Health Playlist - The Leader's Kitbag]]>4847f524-a445-5242-900d-5da3fbf95b2aWed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:26 +0000Captivate.fmBen Mortonhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/531eaf6b-4773-4848-bb4c-68e39b01850e/sFBAl7NTEbYB-24lYckWE9YW.png2023 Mental Health Playlist - The Leader's KitbagBen MortonBen MortonThis collection of podcast shorts focuses on well-being and mental health. Whether you’re focused on your well-being, that of your team, or the entire organisation, the experts in this specially curated playlist have a wealth of knowledge to share. With a focus on self-care, learn simple tips to avoid burnout and implement strategies to improve your mental health. The Leader’s Kitbag is a practical podcast for busy and aspiring leaders, hosted by leadership expert Ben Morton. Each episode is packed with tools, tips and tactics you can use immediately. In 5–10 minutes, you’ll get a clear insight, a simple framework or prompt, and a nudge to put it into practice. If you want actionable tools and a clearer path to leadership success, this is your kitbag for the journey.https://www.ben-morton.comfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/the-leaders-kitbag/collectionnopodcastSHORTS 30 | The Core of ‘Holding’ with Vikki BarnesSHORTS 30 | The Core of ‘Holding’ with Vikki BarnesIn these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 37 and my interview with Vikki Barnes, a Clinical Psychology Doctor, happiness and wellbeing consultant, positive psychologist, speaker, author, humanitarian and adventurer. In this clip, she shares about the need for psychological safety and why leaders need to understand the concept of ‘holding’. 

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Ben’s FREE 10-4-10 Leadership Programme: https://bit.ly/FREEleadershipmini-course 

Ben’s website: https://bit.ly/BenMortonLeadership 

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE


https://www.ben-morton.com/episode37/  


SHOW LINKS


Find out more about Vikki’s work: https://www.drvikkibarnes.com/   

The Psychology Behind Effective Crisis Leadership – HBR: https://hbr.org/2020/04/the-psychology-behind-effective-crisis-leadership

]]>In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 37 and my interview with Vikki Barnes, a Clinical Psychology Doctor, happiness and wellbeing consultant, positive psychologist, speaker, author, humanitarian and adventurer. In this clip, she shares about the need for psychological safety and why leaders need to understand the concept of ‘holding’. 

FREE RESOURCES

Ben’s FREE 10-4-10 Leadership Programme: https://bit.ly/FREEleadershipmini-course 

Ben’s website: https://bit.ly/BenMortonLeadership 

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE


https://www.ben-morton.com/episode37/  


SHOW LINKS


Find out more about Vikki’s work: https://www.drvikkibarnes.com/   

The Psychology Behind Effective Crisis Leadership – HBR: https://hbr.org/2020/04/the-psychology-behind-effective-crisis-leadership

]]>0b070e73-622f-4cc4-88d6-64528c89ba1bMon, 06 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +010005:41falsebonusSHORTS | Appreciative Enquiry with Paul BrewertonSHORTS | Appreciative Enquiry with Paul BrewertonIn these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 25 and my interview with Dr Paul Brewerton, the Founder and now Chair of Strengthscope. In this clip, he talks about the power of being able to understand and learn from our successes (and not just our failures!). 

  

 

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE 

 

https://www.ben-morton.com/episode25/  

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LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE 

 

https://www.ben-morton.com/episode25/  

]]>29e4c10c-eadd-41b6-b37b-a10351eb9264Mon, 20 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +010005:39falsebonusSHORTS | Feel Zen in 3 Minutes with Calvin NilesSHORTS | Feel Zen in 3 Minutes with Calvin NilesIn these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 30 and my interview with Calvin Niles, a communication coach. In this clip, Nile talks about breaking the stress loop and the power of taking three conscious deep breaths. 

 

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Find out more about Calvin’s work: https://calvinniles.com/  

  

 

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE 

 

https://www.ben-morton.com/episode30/

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RESOURCES 

 

Find out more about Calvin’s work: https://calvinniles.com/  

  

 

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE 

 

https://www.ben-morton.com/episode30/

]]>b1405e71-ea08-4ada-91a0-445c35a7eff5Mon, 27 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +010004:36falsebonusSHORTS | Self-Care and Therapy with Marvyn HarrisonSHORTS | Self-Care and Therapy with Marvyn HarrisonIn these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 26, where I speak with  Marvyn Harrison, the founder and driving force behind Dope Black CIC. In this clip, he talks about the power of talking therapy and how it has helped his life and the work that he does.  

  

 

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.ben-morton.com/episode26/ 

]]>In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 26, where I speak with  Marvyn Harrison, the founder and driving force behind Dope Black CIC. In this clip, he talks about the power of talking therapy and how it has helped his life and the work that he does.  

  

 

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.ben-morton.com/episode26/ 

]]>ea68280a-8e2c-45a7-be41-7c1a1e1e3234Thu, 06 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +010004:34falsebonusSHORTS | Checking in on Burnout with Sarah KingSHORTS | Checking in on Burnout with Sarah KingIn these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 114 and my interview with Sarah King who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oh-Boo. In this clip, Sarah talks about how burnout can creep up on any of us, and who to best check in on yourself.   

 

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.ben-morton.com/resilience-tenacity-and-burnout-with-sarah-king/

]]>In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 114 and my interview with Sarah King who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oh-Boo. In this clip, Sarah talks about how burnout can creep up on any of us, and who to best check in on yourself.   

 

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.ben-morton.com/resilience-tenacity-and-burnout-with-sarah-king/

]]>dada8a48-e6d4-47d5-802d-f30816c7b4fdThu, 20 Apr 2023 02:00:00 +010006:38falsebonusSHORTS | The Burnout ScaleSHORTS | The Burnout ScaleIn these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 119, where I speak with Kelly Swingler, a Burnout Recovery Strategist, and coach for leaders who are ready for a life beyond burnout. In this clip, she unpacks the burnout scale – and the two symptoms that everyone can experience.    

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE.

]]>In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 119, where I speak with Kelly Swingler, a Burnout Recovery Strategist, and coach for leaders who are ready for a life beyond burnout. In this clip, she unpacks the burnout scale – and the two symptoms that everyone can experience.    

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE.

]]>272a053e-6cae-4fe3-a830-01bd74c02b96Mon, 03 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +010006:43falsebonusSHORTS | On Burnout and Carving Out SpaceSHORTS | On Burnout and Carving Out SpaceIn these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 118, which is a special episode where I speak with Community Manager, Susie Cery, about my personal experience of burnout. In this clip, I talk about how I have been creating more space to decompress – and deleting my email app.   

  

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE.

]]>In these ‘Shorts’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes. This one comes from Episode 118, which is a special episode where I speak with Community Manager, Susie Cery, about my personal experience of burnout. In this clip, I talk about how I have been creating more space to decompress – and deleting my email app.   

  

LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE.

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