The Happy Hour
An hour of happiness and wellbeing.
Listen every Monday from 1pm, repeated Thursdays at 6pm and Sundays at 10am.
The Happy Hour is a weekly mix of great music, chat, and happiness and wellbeing hosted by disability advocate Claire Sisk and Paulina Kuchorew. You'll hear experts share advice on looking after our wellbeing, catch candid conversations about sight loss and mental health, and enjoy some music therapy!
Episodes
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2 March 2026: Happy International Women’s Day!
It’s an International Women’s Day Special as we play the best music by female artists and chat being online as a VI woman with Holly Tuke and Lisa Adams from RNIB’s Social Media Team. Plus, Amelia brings facts from history and nature for the March Almanac, and Claire and Paulina travel Down the Memory Lane to year 2010.
23 February 2026: When To See Your Pharmacist, RNIB Gaming Group & National Days
This week, Dr Hilary Jones chats when to see your GP and when a pharmacist could be the better choice and David learns about an RNIB Gaming Group. Plus, Claire and Paulina look at National Days in March and chat the cleansing power of a good deep clean.
16 February 2026: Top 5 Nutrition Staples & Improving Psychological Care For VI Patients
We learn how a team within the Clinical Health Psychology department at St Mary’s hospital wants to improve the provision of psychological care for visually impaired patients. Plus, Renowned UK dietician Nichola Ludlam-Raine shares her “Top 5 Nutritious Foods” for a healthier life.
9 February 2026: A Perfect Valentine's Day? No Thank You!
Paulina tries that viral baked feta pasta recipe, which is easy and could make a great dish to cook for your loved ones. We also chat with yoga teacher Dawn about not giving into pressure of a perfect Valentine’s Day. Plus, since it’s the week of love we have great love songs including some lovely guest dedications and a love-themed funny news story and interesting research.
2 February 2026: Changing Lives Through Sport, A Running Pierogi & February Almanac
We chat with Tokeer about his love and passion for sport and how he’s working hard to create opportunities for other blind and partially sighted people to try sport in the Greater Manchester area. Amelia is back with more sounds, history, and facts as she looks at the month of February with her latest Almanac. Plus, we look at the social-media trending year 2016 for Down the Memory Lane and our Funny News Story features a running food-themed mascot.
26 January 2026: Menopause Support at Work & Hypotony Clinic
On the Happy Hour this week we’re chatting menopause and how workplaces could better support women going through it. Plus, we hear about the world-first dedicated clinic for people living with the rare eye condition hypotony. And as always, Claire and Paulina take a look at this week’s funny news story and check out some upcoming food-themed national days for next month.
19 January 2026: Challenging Health Stigma & Give Golf a Go
This week on the Happy Hour, we talk cardiovascular disease and new research by British Heart Foundation which reveals that half of people living with it feel judged or embarrassed about their condition, negatively impacting their mental health and wellbeing. Plus, we learn about a new charity, encouraging people with disabilities to try golf.
12 January 2026: Inclusive Dance Classes & A Magical Book Review
We’re going to hear about seated online dance classes with Step Change Studios and how they provide a sense of fun and community for participants from across the UK as we speak with Zoe Elliott. Plus, Luci joins us for a review of a very magical and unique audiobook.
5 January 2026: Shout About Sex Event & What To Keep, Add, and Remove From 2026?
We’re back refreshed for the new year with a funny news story and some funny animal facts. Plus, Sam Pritchard from Exeter Pride tells us about their upcoming Shout About Sex event, and yoga teacher Dawn Blezard joins us to explain why it’s important to reflect on what to Keep, Add, and Remove in 2026.
1 January 2026: 2026 Happiness Guide
Claire and Paulina help to welcome in the New Year with some helpful wellbeing tips, silly chat, and great party songs. Hear how you can set realistic New Year’s resolutions with RNIB’s Amanda Hawkins, and join Paulina on a relaxing winter’s walk. Plus, Amelia will find out how people around the world welcome the New Year and explain which red animals we can spot in January with her latest Almanac.