Episodes
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27 May 2024: Step Out Into Nature Part 2
We learn more about birdsong from Adrian at RSPB, take a look at some gardening talking book titles from the RNIB library, and hear about Future Routes Fund and how it’s hoping to improve wellbeing of young people. Plus, Claire and Paulina talk about the mindfulness practice of forest bathing.
20 May 2024: Stay Active!
We hear more from young Daniel about his passion for judo, find out about ice-skating sessions in Cardiff Bay, and chat with Sandrine and Helen from Unbound Dance Theatre, a new inclusive dance company. Plus, Claire and Paulina have a giggle at some silly sound emojis.
13 May 2024: Mental Health Awareness Week
As we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, we chat about the link between movement and mental health with Amanda Hawkins, Head of Mental Health Services at RNIB, and Alice Holloway, RNIB’s Head of Sport and Physical Activity. We’ll also talk with young Daniel about his love for judo, and finally, opera singer and blind psychotherapist Victoria Oruwari will have a candid chat about anxiety, wellbeing and everything in between with Toby. Plus, Claire and Paulina discuss the things they do get moving, and our guests share their favourite happy songs.
7 May 2024: Step Out Into Nature Part 1
It's all things nature and wellbeing on the show as we hear gardening tips for this season from Julia at Thrive Charity and Adrian from RSPB shares some common bird sounds you can hear at the moment. Plus, we speak with blind Oceanographer, Dr Amy Bower, about her career and accessibility of science studies, and Paulina brings you some random happy facts.
29 April 2024: Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
Since it's Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we’ll hear a personal story of motherhood with Jenny, find out about some accessible resources available to parents and caregivers through RNIB, and Chris Simpson is back to share his tips for avoiding burnout. Plus, Claire looks back at her own experience of motherhood and of course we play some great music.
22 April 2024: Which Dating Apps Are Accessible & Find Peace With A Body Scan
This week, we chat accessibility of dating apps with Matthew, get some relationship advise for single parents from expert Sarah Louise Ryan, and learn how to take a moment to ourselves with a body scan. Plus, Claire reveals why saying you’re Brad Pitt, won’t impress her!
8 April 2024: Applying For A Guide Dog, Paralympian Melanie Barratt, & Chess!
On the Happy Hour this time around we hear about an opportunity to try out chess, chat about the process of applying for a guide dog with blogger Holly Tuke, and hear from Paralympian Melanie Barratt about her wild swimming adventures. Plus, Claire and Paulina look at some funny animal-themed news stories involving a swan pedalo and a chilly post office.
1 April 2024: Self-Expression, Speed of Sight, & National Trust
This week, we chat with student Aliza about self-expression through hair, make-up and fashion and how that can boost your confidence. We also hear from Speed of Sight, a charity giving blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to experience the thrill of driving on a racetrack, and some exciting news around access at National Trust properties and locations.
25 March 2024: Proposal On Live Telly, Digital Wellbeing, & Triple Tap Tech
On the show this week, we hear from Devante Claridge about proposing to his girlfriend Hannah whilst on live telly, Holly from Life of a Blind Girl shares her digital wellbeing tips, and finally we hear about accessible gaming sessions from Triple Tap Tech. Plus, Claire shares her own, very sweet, proposal story!
18 March 2024: Audio Describing Sport, Marvin's Story Time Show, & Football
This week we hear from Tim Devine about Action Audio, a way of audio-describing sport by using sound effects. A bit more sport chat as David speaks with partially sighted football player Jake, and Paulina talks with Gwyn McCormack from Positive Eye, about creating a kids show with a difference called Marvin's Story Time Show. Plus, lots of chat, music and randomness with Claire and Paulina.