Episodes
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9 October 2023: Digital Wellbeing, Golf, & Nature Immersion
Get a dose of happiness and wellbeing with Claire and Paulina as this week Paulina visits a digital wellbeing workshop, Allan chats golf, and nature guide Andy Shipley tells us what to listen out in nature this month. Plus, a random news story from Paulina and Claire relives the time she played glow in the dark golf. Want us to play your favourite happy tune? Let us know what it is and why it's important by emailing [email protected]
4 September 2023: It's A Double Celebration!
Not only is it our 100th episode of the Happy Hour but throughout September we are also celebrating 20 years of RNIB Connect Radio. Join Claire and Paulina as they start their 20 + Tips for wellbeing with a delicious cupcake recipe from Chef Kim Jaye. Nature guide Andy Shipley helps us immerse in the natural world around us, and a special return, as previous show host, blogger Holly Tuke, shares her tips for Digital Wellbeing.
2 October 2023: Accessible Theatre, Journalism & Fitness
We're chatting audio described theatre, hear from personal trainer Jack Cannon who will tell us about his fitness journey and living with albinism, and Barry will speak with blogger and blind journalist Empish Thomas. Plus, Claire and Paulina discuss autumnal fashion, and Claire shares her thoughts of seeing Grease with audio description on a West End stage.
25 September 2023: Sleep Tips & Accessible Fitness
Our final week of celebrating 20 years of RNIB Connect Radio with 20 Tips for Wellbeing. And this time, Alyson from Sleep Scotland shares her tips for sleeping well in colder months, gym owner Dale tells us what inspired him to start his inclusive gym, DR Inclusive Fitness, and some tips for those beginning their fitness journey. Plus, our final round of happy songs chosen by our listeners!
18 September 2023: Gardening Tips, Mindfulness & Finding Support
This week, more added to our catalogue of 20+ tips for 20 years of RNIB Connect Radio as Fi shares what to do in our gardens as we approach colder months, Amanda brings her tips for integrating mindfulness into our daily routine, and student Aliza shares her experience of transitioning from school to university. Plus, we’re playing mood-lifting songs as chosen by you, our listeners!
11 September 2023: 20 plus Tips For Wellbeing For 20 Years Of RNIB Connect Radio
We continue our celebration of 20 years of RNIB Connect Radio. This week, they’re expanding their catalogue of 20 plus tips for Wellbeing with a nice and easy breathing exercise with Kim, Chris will teach you how to hack those Happiness Chemicals, and Lynne recommends three happy book titles from the RNIB Library. Plus, we’re playing mood-lifting songs as chosen by you, our listeners.
28 August 2023: Music Creation, Sight Loss Story, & Tips For Writing
This week, Riley Yeomans returns to share his tips for getting into creative writing, Hywel hears from composer, musician, and arranger Bobby Goulder about his journey into music production. And finally, RNIB Customer Nicky Williams, will take us through his sight loss journey and how having support has helped him. Plus, Paulina and Claire discover how top 10 Happy Songs as chosen by a clever scientific formula.