The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 24

Chris and Jim chat about our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment, where we've been experimenting with 4000-year-old technique Qigong, guided beautifully by the brilliant Tamas Konya.

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: Qigong

For our latest experiment, we’re working with the amazing Tamas Konya to experience Qigong and explore the impact it can have for us and our energy!

The best books to get your energy right

Chris has been speaking to the awesome team at Shepherd.com about the books that have inspired him and have helped him to get his energy right. Check out the list here and see what these books could do for you.

Perfect little business soldiers!

Over 90% of us have experienced high or extreme levels of stress at work in the last year and 20% of us have had to take time off because of it.

The Beauty of Experimenting

Over the years myself and Jim Lusty have engaged in so many wonderful Energy Experiments. These experiments have been designed for us by the world's leading experts in sleep, nutrition, creativity, spirituality, exercise, growth and personal development.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 23

Chris is flying solo this month for our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment, where he’s been diving deep into the world of hyperbaric chamber therapy, with the brilliant Dr Will Buxton.

Dying not to offend.

Being politically correct can damage our mental health… In former years, freedom of speech was held as the most fundamental and beautiful human right. Anything could be said without fear of reprisal. If people disagreed with you, then that was okay. If it was our right to speak, it was their right not to listen. And in some way the world was in balance. But responsibility has shifted.

Get your creative swagger back

Work at this time of year, like the weather, can feel a little dull. Repetition, familiarity, distraction, the mundane can all start to creep in and lead to low energy and lack of excitement.

R-E-F-L-E-C-T Just a little bit!

My favourite Christmas present, (it’s the same every year) is a photo book that my wife compiles, of the Lusty family adventures for that year. Apparently, it’s the most stressful thing she does but it’s a brilliant reminder and celebration of what we’ve been up to as a family. A chance to reflect and put the year to bed, or the bookshelf in this case.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 22

Chris and Jim chat about our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment, where we've been delving into the wonderful world of improvisation with one of the world’s most experienced and accomplished improv performers, Neil Mullarkey.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 21

Chris, Jim and Neil chat to Laughter Ambassador and Laughter Yoga Master Trainer, Lotte Mikkelsen, about our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment where we’ve been giving our energy a huge boost by delving deep into the healing power of laughter.

The work looks after itself…teams tend not to

The work is always there. It shouts loudly, demands our attention, and takes our energy. But once the structures, the people and the plans are in place it tends to look after itself. If the light shines brightly on the work, the team often drifts into the shadows.

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: Improv with Neil Mullarkey

This month's #ElvisEnergyExperiment is another one we couldn’t wait to start. It’s going to be one of creation, connection, and communication as we delve deep into the wonderful world of improvisation with one of the world’s most experienced and accomplished improv performers, Neil Mullarkey.

Maximise your misery

Recently I have noticed that folk are losing their touch. Work is not to be enjoyed. It’s not what gives our lives meaning or indeed any pleasure. It’s a means to an end. It’s pays us cash so we can live our lives whilst not at work.

It's time to connect

I love the game of rugby. My business partner rolls his eyes and looks to change the subject whenever I bring it up, so I tend to keep my enthusiasm in check. But my ‘cup doeth runneth over’ now we’re into this year’s rugby world cup! A glorious chance to revel and binge on this magnificent sport. Sorry Chris!

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: Laughter with Lotte

This month's Elvis Energy Experiment is one we couldn’t wait to start. It’s going to be a barrel of laughs as we delve deep into the healing power of laughter with Laughter Ambassador and Laughter Yoga Master Trainer Lotte Mikkelsen.

Taking some ‘time out’

If I ask a client what’s stopping them from doing something new, the number one answer is always, "we’re just too busy. I don’t have enough time." When it comes to our working lives, we love being busy. Busyness gives us purpose, helps us feel important and that we’re adding value… and its super addictive. We’re dopamine junkies and our tech just feed’s the habit.

The key to a better future lies in our subconscious

How do we override the unconscious responses that we all have to the stresses and strains of everyday life? And why should we even want to? I’ve been thinking a lot about "fight or flight" this week. This autonomic response is hardwired into our DNA. Even though we no longer live on the Savannah, need to kill for our supper or protect our young from carnivorous predators...

Five things we can all learn from Bazball cricket

If you don’t like cricket, read on. I’m not mad keen on it, but I do enjoy a sporting tussle with the Aussies, and I love tuning the radio to ‘Test Match Special’. For me, there’s no better soundtrack for my summer, along with the buzz of a bumble bee, the hum of my next-door neighbour’s lawnmower and the clink of ice in my Gin and Tonic.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 20

Chris and Jim chat to nutritional therapist and health coach Harry Hewetson about our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment where we’ve been giving our energy a huge boost by taking part in a health re-set.

Unleashing your creative genius

In this video, Jim explains the importance of using our bodies more when it comes to unlocking our creative genius. Ultimately, we are designed as hunter gatherers and have adopted a fantastic range of movement, so when we move, not only does our body wake up, but our minds start to work in a much more useful way.

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: Nutrition with Harry

Good nutrition is the difference between surviving and thriving. Our bodies are beautifully complex and amazing organisms that need loads of different nutrients to thrive. We could survive for a while on coffee, processed food, and take-aways but sooner or later it’ll catch-up with us and our ‘engines’ will simply break down. This month we’re going to get a full health re-set with nutritional therapist & health coach Harry Hewetson.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 19

We talk to Geoff McDonald about our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment where we've been giving our energy a huge boost by using Talk It Out.

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: Talk It Out

With Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May) fast approaching, we thought it would be a great fit to join forces with our sister company Talk It Out for this month’s Elvis Energy Experiment. This year’s theme is anxiety, and so we’ll be delving deep into the Talk It Out app and giving their ‘The Friday Download’ a go.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 18

Chris and Jim chat to James Sills about our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment where we've been giving our energy a huge boost by singing. The benefits of singing for physical and mental health include boosting mood, reducing anxiety, improving posture, and lowering blood pressure.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 17

Chris and Jim chat to Emily Graves from The Living Project about our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment where we've been getting into the outdoors to experience awe and see how it impacts our energy.

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: Singing

We couldn’t be more excited about this month’s experiment, which is all about giving our energy a huge boost by singing. And we can’t think of a better partner for this experiment than the awesome James Sills.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 16

Chris and Jim chat to Amanda Allan about our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment where we've been testing the Daily Energy Routine to see how it impacts our energy.

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: Daily energy routine

Throughout 2023 we’ll be exploring our energy, how it affects us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. To help us to do this we’ve been hooking up with a series of experts who set us an experiment every month to help us discover a new way of managing our energy. To kick things off in January, we’re working with the amazing Amanda Allan and following her Eden Daily Energy Routine 28-day challenge!

A new design for business

Lots of the businesses we meet make the mistake of trying to fit in with business rather than making it fit them, and the cracks are there for all to see. One way we have found to make sure that business fits us, is to put people and the planet first, by becoming a B-Corp.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 15

Chris and Jim chat to Joe Ryle about our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment where we've been testing a 4 day week impacts on our energy and makes everything becomes easier, more fun, and more successful.

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: The four day week

We couldn’t be more excited about this month’s experiment, with the amazing team at 4dayweek.co.uk

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 14

Chris and Jim chat to the amazing Iain De Havilland and Dr Philip Schoettle from the NAD Clinic Group about our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment where we have been testing the impact NAD+ has on our energy, our focus, and even Jim's football team (spoiler alert - he got man of the match!).

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 13

Chris and Jim chat to the wonderfully talented chef, author and food writer, Gill Meller about creating food memories with those we hold dear as an incredible way to give our mental, emotional, and spiritual energy a huge boost.

Food memories

We‘re beside ourselves with excitement about this month’s experiment. We’re all huge foodies at Elvis HQ, and breaking bread with loved ones forms a huge part of who we are and where we get our energy from.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 12

Chris and Jim catch-up with the fantastic Elena Anguita, founder of the Spread Thanks Movement about our latest #ElvisEnergyExperiment where we've been exploring the impact spreading thanks has on our emotional and spiritual energy and look at how a renewed focus on gratitude can give us all a massive energetic boost.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 11

Chris and Jim chat to the brilliant Darryl Edwards from Primal Play about the impact movement has on our energy.

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: Primal play

Can you conjure up an image in your head if we were to say the word ‘Play’... Usually this results in images of fun, children, sunshine and spontaneity... Now put the word ‘Exercise’ in your head and I wonder if you get the same results, or are you thinking more of chore, pain, punishment and hard work?

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 9

On this months podcast, Chris and Jim chat to the brilliant Cara and Sam from ProNappers about the #ElvisEnergyExperiment we ran with them recently and how napping is a superpower we all have at our finger tips, but yet we don't always use.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 8

On this months podcast, Chris and Jim chat to the awesome Kat Lewis, founder of creative writing consultancy With The Undertow about the #ElvisEnergyExperiment we ran with her recently and how creative writing is not only an opportunity to express ourselves creatively, but it can help us to process our emotions and even help us form stronger connections with those around us.

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: Napping

In 2021, we continue exploring our energy. How it affects us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We’ve hooked up with a series of experts who’ll set an experiment every month to help us discover a new way of managing our energy.

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: What made you smile today?

As lockdown starts to ease and we’re finding ourselves venturing back to the places we went before Covid hit, it’s important we remember that whilst social distancing is there to put physical distance between us, we still need to connect with other humans emotionally.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 7

On this months Upping Your Elvis Podcast Chris and Jim chat with Kyle Hermans Founder and CEO of Be Courageous, about February's Energy Experiment which was all about courage.

#elvisenergyexperiment: Veganuary

In 2020, we’re exploring our energy. How it affects us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We’ve hooked up with a series of experts who will set an experiment every month to help us discover a new way of managing our energy.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 6

On this months Upping Your Elvis Podcast Chris and Jim chat about the Cold Water Immersion set for us by the brilliant Wild Swimming Brothers.

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: Cold water

Throughout November we’re going to be exploring the impact cold water immersion has on our energy, by taking on a series of cold water challenges.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 5

On this months Upping Your Elvis Podcast we've been chatting to the super knowledgeable James Wallman, a cultural commentator, trend forecaster, and the international bestselling author of Stuffocation and Time and How To Spend It.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 3

We've been chatting to Tanya Goodin about how we can bring a sense of balance and digital wellbeing to our lives.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 2

Upping Your Elvis is all about energy. In 2019 we are exploring how our energy affects us physically, mentally and spiritually. We have hooked up with a series of experts who will set an experiment every month to help us discover a way of managing our energy.

The Upping Your Elvis Podcast: Episode 1

#ElvisEnergyExperiment: Talk It Out

We’re exploring energy. How it affects us physically, mentally and spiritually. We have hooked up with a series of experts who will set an experiment every month to help us discover a way of managing our energy.