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26 February 2024: Staying Positive, Books, & Climbing
This week we bring you a bit of a book chat as we speak with 10-year old Betsy Griffin about her love of books and writing and publishing her first book 'Out of the Woods: A tale of positivity, kindness and courage.' We’ll also hear from medal-winning climber Justin Salas, Paulina will take a look at the RNIB Library shelves for some recent self-help book releases and Claire shares some of her tips for getting through a rainy day.
12 February 2024: Prioritising Wellbeing In Dating & Love On The Run
Valentine's Day is almost here so this week we have plenty of great love songs for you as well as some love-themed quirky facts, and some great features. We'll chat with dating expert Hayley Quinn about a new trend in the dating scene to focus on your own wellbeing as well as that search for love. We’ll have something sporty in there with table tennis and how using sound could make it more accessible. And finally Amelia will, hear Kelly and Mike's story that proves that finding love is a marathon and not a sprint. Literally!
5 February 2024: Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Sleep, & Have A Go Day
We find out a little bit more about Charles Bonnet Syndrome, hear some sleep advice from Sleep Charity, and Paulina heads over to a great sports event in Glasgow. Plus, Claire gets a bit concerned over a recent vending machine craze in Germany.
29 January 2024: Science, Mental Health, Farming, & TV Chef Dean Edwards
This week a new collaboration encourages young blind and partially sighted people to talk about mental health whilst getting to experience a working farm, a fun science camp opportunity for the younger kiddos, and Paulina gets tips for how to use canned food to create nutritious meals from TV Chef Dean Edwards. Plus, Claire and Paulina get a fit of giggles over a weird 15th Century fashion trend.
22 January 2024: Get Active, Self-Help Book Titles, & Chat With Dr Stuart Gore
We hear about an event in Glasgow which will focus on getting a bit more active, Amelia chats with Dr Stuart Gore a blind counselling Psychologist and lecturer, and Paulina takes a look at the RNIB Library shelves for the best new release in self-help titles. Plus a very random news story leaves Claire bewildered.
15 January 2024: Support Your Wellbeing This Blue Monday!
This week: Allan takes to the ring to try some curling, Paulina chats with Sue Ryder charity about finding support when you are grieving the loss of a loved one, and since it's Blue Monday, the so-called most depressing day of January, we’re sharing some tips on how to manage anxiety and also give you some suggestions for nature immersion.
8 January 2024: Sounds Of Nature, Body Scan, & a Sight Loss Story
On the show this week: Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion takes a look back at a year of sounds in nature, Natalie will share her story of sight loss, and we’ll also learn how to do a body scan from Amelia. Plus, as always, plenty of good music and random chat with Claire and Paulina.
1 January 2024: A Look Back at 2023 Pt 2
We continue our Look Back at 2023 as we highlight some more good features from last year including mindfulness tips with Amanda Hawkins, sleep tips for winter, a book recommendation, and conversation with Yahya Pandor from Insight Counselling.
28 December 2023: A Look Back at 2023 Pt 1
We're looking back at some of our best wellbeing features and interviews from last year like shortcuts to happiness with Chris Simpson, a breathing exercise with Kim Jaye, a delicious sweet recipe, and that fab interview Claire did with Lee Murray from pop-group Let Loose!
18 December 2023: Festive Special!
Happy Holidays! On our festive special this week: a lovely slow cooked pork joint recipe from Kim Jaye, Matthew Eaves from RNIB’s counselling team shares tips for managing loneliness over the holidays, pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick offers advice for the festive break and finally Chris Simpson will tell us how to manage burnout. Plus, lots of festive music and chat!