• Beckie’ story of grief and loss and how she has sought to make sense of Dylan’s death by educating others
• What happened on the day of Dylan’s accident
• Beckie’s water safety campaign – Doing it for Dylan
• The dangers associated with open water and cold-water shock and how 400 – 600 people die in the UK every year in water related incidents
• Beckie’s education campaign and how she seeks to educate people across the UK
• What Beckie has achieved as a result of her work
• Open water swimming and how to do this safely
• The awards Beckie has received and how they are “bittersweet”
• Beckie’s selfless determination to change the lives of others
• Beckie’s experiences of grief and loss and how she has coped as a parent
• How to talk to people who have experienced grief and loss
• How not to take life for granted and why we sometimes need to let things slide.

Connect

Beckie Ramsay BEM can be contacted using the following links:

Twitter

Facebook Page – Doing it for Dylan

• What eating disorders are and the different eating disorders that people suffer with
• How eating disorders can start in adult life, they are not just a condition of young people
• How eating disorders affect both males and females
• ‘Fussy’ eating in young children, what to look out for and how we need to normalise fussy eating
• How we don’t have to finish everything on our plates – how eating a sufficient amount is important
• The kinds of behaviours that adolescents might exhibit when struggling with their eating
• The importance of seeking medical advice if you are worried about your child
• How not eating enough affects the brain and behaviours can change
• The importance of a supportive approach which does not focus on blame
• The prevalence of guilt amongst parents and why parents should not feel guilty
• How control is a common factor in eating disorders
• The role of blame and shame in eating disorders and the wider family
• How other mental health conditions can exist alongside eating disorders
• The different professionals who will commonly be involved when a child is diagnosed with an eating disorder
• The role of the family in supporting recovery
• How parents/careers can support their child not to blame themselves
• How families have to open the door to professionals.

Connect

Bonnie Haughton can be contacted using the following links:

LinkedIn

Website

Resources

Samaritans 08457 90 90 90

Childline 0800 11 11

www.b-eat.co.uk Beat: UK charity for young people/families

www.mengetedstoo.co.uk  Men get EDs too

www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk  Anorexia and Bulimia Care

www.oagb.org.uk Overeaters Anonymous

www.nhs.uk NHS choices on eating disorders and treatments available

www.eating-disorder.org.uk  The National Centre for Eating Disorders

www.slam.nhs.uk  Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

About Bonnie

Bonnie is an experienced Art Therapist and Systemic Practitioner with many years’ experience in working with young people and families, with CAMHS and Education settings. She has recently completed her MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy at the University of Derby.

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• What eating disorders are and the different eating disorders that people suffer with
• How eating disorders can start in adult life, they are not just a condition of young people
• How eating disorders affect both males and females
• ‘Fussy’ eating in young children, what to look out for and how we need to normalise fussy eating
• How we don’t have to finish everything on our plates – how eating a sufficient amount is important
• The kinds of behaviours that adolescents might exhibit when struggling with their eating
• The importance of seeking medical advice if you are worried about your child
• How not eating enough affects the brain and behaviours can change
• The importance of a supportive approach which does not focus on blame
• The prevalence of guilt amongst parents and why parents should not feel guilty
• How control is a common factor in eating disorders
• The role of blame and shame in eating disorders and the wider family
• How other mental health conditions can exist alongside eating disorders
• The different professionals who will commonly be involved when a child is diagnosed with an eating disorder
• The role of the family in supporting recovery
• How parents/careers can support their child not to blame themselves
• How families have to open the door to professionals.

Connect

Bonnie Haughton can be contacted using the following links:

LinkedIn

Website

Resources

Samaritans 08457 90 90 90

Childline 0800 11 11

www.b-eat.co.uk Beat: UK charity for young people/families

www.mengetedstoo.co.uk  Men get EDs too

www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk  Anorexia and Bulimia Care

www.oagb.org.uk Overeaters Anonymous

www.nhs.uk NHS choices on eating disorders and treatments available

www.eating-disorder.org.uk  The National Centre for Eating Disorders

www.slam.nhs.uk  Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

About Bonnie

Bonnie is an experienced Art Therapist and Systemic Practitioner with many years’ experience in working with young people and families, with CAMHS and Education settings. She has recently completed her MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy at the University of Derby.

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• What childhood trauma is and how no-one escapes childhood completely unscathed
• How childhood trauma can make us feel isolated and different, and how it shapes us as we grow older
• How the effects of issues from our childhood can be present in our lives for years
• How trauma is characterised by the presence of shame and shame-based thoughts
• The symptoms of early-life trauma and family dysfunction
• How your inner voice is a strong indicator of early-life trauma and how self-talk can reflect shame-based thoughts
• How many of us feel inadequate and intrinsically flawed deep within ourselves, but how we conversely believe that everyone else is adequate and absolutely fine
• How understanding childhood trauma can shape us as parents so that we that we can help our kids feel comfortable in their own skin
• How shame is present in many aspects of our lives
• How we all deserve to be happy and how this can sometimes require facing our past experiences so that we can process them in order to be comfortable in our own skin
• How being exposed to childhood trauma doesn’t make our families bad people
• The importance of talking about childhood trauma
• How trauma can be inherited
• How to let go of the legacy of childhood trauma.

Connect

Pete Buecker can be contacted using the following links:

Facebook

Facebook Page

Instagram

Website

Resources

The following books are mentioned in the Podcast:

• Bradshaw, J. (1990). Home coming. [London]: Piatkus
• Harris, T. (1973). I’M OK – YOU’R OK. LONDON: PAN Books

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In this episode you will learn about:

• How working with those less fortunate than us can be a real antidote to feeling bad
• How homelessness affects a much wider range of people than we might at first realise
• How Haircuts 4 Homeless is about so much more than just cutting hair – it breaks barriers and allows people to connect
• How many homeless people are often not spoken for days at a time
• How working at the homeless centre is often a great place to help those most in need
• How the charity has grown over the last five years
• How volunteering is all about action – and the power of being a nuisance!
• How volunteers also need to be protected so that they are able to do their role effectively
• The importance of communication and how Haircuts 4 Homeless transcends barriers
• How Lena Headey, from Game of Thrones, is now an ambassador for Haircuts 4 Homeless
• The importance of boundaries – even in the charity sector
• The importance of teamwork and different skills that are needed to run a large charity
• How helping others can make you happier and overcome our own personal struggles
• How we shouldn’t attach our happiness to money.

Connect

Haircuts 4 Homeless can be contacted via the following links:

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

In this episode you will learn about:

• Andy’s story of how he discovered fitness and why it was important for him and his mental health.
• Why fitness really is for EVERYONE!
• How you don’t have to be ‘sporty’ to enjoy getting fit
• How the most important thing is finding something that you like and are comfortable with initially
• The importance of finding the right instructor
• What steps to take when you haven’t exercised for a long time
• Why you don’t need to spend a fortune on basic kit when starting out
• What to do when you initially struggle, and the need to begin slowly
• How it’s important to find an exercise regime that fits in with your life and commitments
• How we ALL have time to exercise – it’s simply a matter of priorities!
• How any exercise needs to balanced with our life commitments in order to be sustainable
• How you can exercise effectively without specialist equipment
• How people can exercise effectively at any age
• The impact of exercise on mental health
• The importance of building muscle
• The ‘personal’ part of personal training
• REMEMBER! Consult your Doctor before beginning any exercise program.

Connect

Andrew Cornner can be contacted using the following links:

Facebook

Instagram

Email: andycornner@yahoo.co.uk

By Phone: 07960 454282

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• The Content on Our Site does not constitute advice on which you should rely. It is provided for general information purposes only. Professional or specialist advice should always be sought before taking any action relating to your mental or physical health.
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In this episode you will learn about:

• The impact of losing friends to suicide and the complex range of emotions this brings out in different people and how this is now more openly discussed in society
• The disproportionately high rates of male suicide
• The different triggers of depression, and how these might not always be obvious
• How depression and suicidal thoughts can manifest and how they appear
• Reasons why comparing ourselves to others can lead to people to feel shame and inadequacy
• The importance of individual identity and purpose
• The wider impact of depression on the family unit
• Andrew’s decision to make a step-change and how he accomplished this
• The importance of having a personal ‘why’ which is greater than ourselves
• The importance of support networks
• The role that exercise can play in recovering from mental health issues
• How actively taking control of your mindset, even hour by hour, can have incredible results
• The importance of journaling and seeing how far we have come
• How recovery from serious mental health issues is a lifelong journey and demands commitment
• How social media ‘connectedness’ is actually false.

Connect

Andrew Hankin can be contacted using the following links:

Website: Hero Transformations

Facebook

Twitter

LinkedIn

Instagram

By Phone: 0800 3 20 20 60

Further Resources as Discussed in the Podcast:

Compound Effect

Touching the Void

Start with Why – Simon Sinek

Ikigai

Andy’s Man Club

If You Have Been Affected By The Issues Discussed in This Podcast:

Please tell someone immediately and seek immediate medical advice from a medical professional. Neither Andrew Hankin or The Rediscovery of Me are qualified medical professionals.

Samaritans:

Call 116 123 for Free in the UK

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Read this article From the outside Andrew Hankin had it all - a successful career, a beautiful family and material success. However, on the inside the story was very different. In this episode Andrew shares his story of how he went from chronic depression and planning his own suicide to an incredible transformation back to full health and helping others. Today he run's Hero Transformations, working with people with a wide variety of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, alcoholism, victims of sexual violence, suicidal thoughts and suicide survivors. This is his story. 

In this episode you will learn about:

• The impact of losing friends to suicide and the complex range of emotions this brings out in different people and how this is now more openly discussed in society
• The disproportionately high rates of male suicide
• The different triggers of depression, and how these might not always be obvious
• How depression and suicidal thoughts can manifest and how they appear
• Reasons why comparing ourselves to others can lead to people to feel shame and inadequacy
• The importance of individual identity and purpose
• The wider impact of depression on the family unit
• Andrew’s decision to make a step-change and how he accomplished this
• The importance of having a personal ‘why’ which is greater than ourselves
• The importance of support networks
• The role that exercise can play in recovering from mental health issues
• How actively taking control of your mindset, even hour by hour, can have incredible results
• The importance of journaling and seeing how far we have come
• How recovery from serious mental health issues is a lifelong journey and demands commitment
• How social media ‘connectedness’ is actually false.

Connect

Andrew Hankin can be contacted using the following links:

Website: Hero Transformations

Facebook

Twitter

LinkedIn

Instagram

By Phone: 0800 3 20 20 60

Further Resources as Discussed in the Podcast:

Compound Effect

Touching the Void

Start with Why – Simon Sinek

Ikigai

Andy’s Man Club

If You Have Been Affected By The Issues Discussed in This Podcast:

Please tell someone immediately and seek immediate medical advice from a medical professional. Neither Andrew Hankin or The Rediscovery of Me are qualified medical professionals.

Samaritans:

Call 116 123 for Free in the UK

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Read this article here from the NHS about Dealing with a Mental Health Crisis or Emergency

Outside of the UK please contact your medical professional or emergency services and seek their advice as a matter of urgency.

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• The Content on Our Site does not constitute advice on which you should rely. It is provided for general information purposes only. Professional or specialist advice should always be sought before taking any action relating to your mental or physical health.
• We make no representation, warranty, or guarantee that Our Site will meet your requirements, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all software and hardware, or that it will be secure.
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• Pete’s long journey which began with a seemingly innocuous fall at work, leading to metabolic bone disease that turned cancerous.
• How it feels to be given a bone cancer diagnosis and the process of what happens next
• Why so many of us are fearful of a cancer diagnosis
• How emotions run high during treatment for cancer and how this affects a multitude of people
• The complexities associated with a bone cancer diagnosis, and the relatively small amount of research in bone cancer
• The importance of a strong support network and the need to be vulnerable with others at times
• The ramifications of cancer and the realities of how this can affect relationships and family life
• How much being held to compassionately to account can make such a difference
• How a catalogue of injuries leads to one man making a totally resolute decision to change his life with no regrets
• How a cancer story belongs to so many people.
• The importance of family and friends in providing a critical support network
• The importance of self-belief in making a big change in life, even against the odds.

Connect

Pete Lloyd can be contacted on Twitter and Facebook.

Pete’s charity, Pushing for a Cure, can be found here.

Finally, The Bone Cancer Research can be found here.

• How all families have their own truth that is often hidden from the world. What goes on behind closed doors is often deeply private. Appearances can be deceptive.
• How we are informed by our experiences as children, and how these experiences leaving an exacting imprint.
• How we can make our peace – even in the twilight years of someone’s life.
• The complexities of being a working parent and the struggle for balance. How we sometimes make decisions that we may later regret.
• The intoxicating power of being successful, the impact that this has on our ego and how this can drive our decision making in a different direction.
• How we are conditioned to measure things by material possessions and status, and how actually the true meaning of life can be measured in a very different way.
• The bravery needed to undergo a significant life change and the things that sometimes trigger this. How we can find the meaning in our lives and make small life changes that make a significant difference.
• Wendy’s experience of burnout and the struggle with being vulnerable. How it’s easy to lose perspective in times of acute stress and how this affects so many people.
• How the secret to contentment and fulfilment that we all crave is actually to be found within us, and not in material possessions.
• How stepping down and being the ‘authentic you” takes bravery and conviction.
• How making a change doesn’t have to take over your life, how small changes can make all the difference.
• Advice if you’re feeling trapped unfulfilled and overwhelmed.
• The importance of being quiet and the need to be thankful; practical steps on how to do this.

Connect

More information about Wendy can be found at the following places:

Her Website – Role

Twitter

LinkedIn

 As mentioned on the podcast more information about HeartMath can be found here.

Information about Leadership Embodiment can be found here.

Parker J Palmer’s book that Wendy refers to is A Hidden Wholeness – it can be purchased from Amazon here.

Have you Been Affected by the Issues Raised in this Podcast?

Find further information on the issues discussed.

From The Rediscovery of Me

What is Overwhelm? How Does it Feel?

How to Take Decisive Action to Conquer Overwhelm

How to Conquer Overwhelm and Manage Your Time More Effectively

From Across the Web

HelpGuide.org: In this Podcast you will learn about:

• How all families have their own truth that is often hidden from the world. What goes on behind closed doors is often deeply private. Appearances can be deceptive.
• How we are informed by our experiences as children, and how these experiences leaving an exacting imprint.
• How we can make our peace – even in the twilight years of someone’s life.
• The complexities of being a working parent and the struggle for balance. How we sometimes make decisions that we may later regret.
• The intoxicating power of being successful, the impact that this has on our ego and how this can drive our decision making in a different direction.
• How we are conditioned to measure things by material possessions and status, and how actually the true meaning of life can be measured in a very different way.
• The bravery needed to undergo a significant life change and the things that sometimes trigger this. How we can find the meaning in our lives and make small life changes that make a significant difference.
• Wendy’s experience of burnout and the struggle with being vulnerable. How it’s easy to lose perspective in times of acute stress and how this affects so many people.
• How the secret to contentment and fulfilment that we all crave is actually to be found within us, and not in material possessions.
• How stepping down and being the ‘authentic you” takes bravery and conviction.
• How making a change doesn’t have to take over your life, how small changes can make all the difference.
• Advice if you’re feeling trapped unfulfilled and overwhelmed.
• The importance of being quiet and the need to be thankful; practical steps on how to do this.

Her Website – Role

Twitter

LinkedIn

 As mentioned on the podcast more information about HeartMath can be found here.

Information about Leadership Embodiment can be found here.

Parker J Palmer’s book that Wendy refers to is A Hidden Wholeness – it can be purchased from Amazon here.

Have you Been Affected by the Issues Raised in this Podcast?

Find further information on the issues discussed.

From The Rediscovery of Me

What is Overwhelm? How Does it Feel?

How to Take Decisive Action to Conquer Overwhelm

How to Conquer Overwhelm and Manage Your Time More Effectively

From Across the Web

HelpGuide.org: Burnout Prevention & Treatment

verywellmind.com: How to Tell You Have Reached the Point of Burnout

This podcast was an absolute joy to create. I am so thankful to Barbara for agreeing to come on the show to talk about her experiences. Barbara is a very private person but decided that she would like to share her story. As Barbara mentions on the podcast, many people who have worked alongside her for years have never even been aware of her ‘sight’.

Regardless of your personal beliefs there is something for everyone in this podcast. This is one woman’s story of finding her own personal truth.

In this podcast you will learn about:

• Barbara’s experiences as a child, and how she grew accustomed to her ‘sight’
• Barbara’s story of exploring her own spirituality, the uniqueness of spiritual experiences and what it’s like to grow up with an understanding that most people don’t have
• The realities of coming to terms with her heightened sense of spirituality and how Barbara continues to manage this every day
• How meditation opened a door to another world for Barbara
• How to cope when no one can answer your questions
• What it’s like to be a medium spiritual healer and what happened when she attempted to ‘close the door’
• How Barbara coped with an episode of acute depression, and the support she received from her family and friends
• The joy with which Barbara talks about her experiences against a backdrop of daily life
• What it’s like to find out where you belong in the world by finding your own truth; how Barbara found her happiness within herself by accepting her journey as her own
• Advice on finding our own life purpose and how to be happy
• The uniqueness of people as spiritual beings.

Connect

If you would like to connect with Barbara please do so via The Rediscovery of Me, all messages will be passed directly to Barbara: contact@rediscoveryofme.com.

• What it’s really like to leave the ‘rat race’ and how it can be done practically
• Why putting yourself ‘out there’ is sometimes the best course of action
• The art of tenacity, why we need to just keep going even when things may seem initially successful or, indeed, unsuccessful
• The power of networking, and how this can open doors
• The importance of dreaming big and setting ourselves big, scary goals!
• Why sometimes, things are just meant to be.

Connect

You can connect with Fay Evans at the following places:

• On her Website
• On Twitter
• On Instagram
• On Facebook
• On LinkedIn

As discussed on the podcast, more information about the Law of Attraction can be found at TheLawofAttraction.com.

• The meaning and importance of creativity and how it is often viewed incorrectly as something that is only available to a selected few
• The role of creative thinking in entrepreneurship
• How childhood experiences shape us as adults – often quite negatively. For Cris, much of this was to do with his dyslexia; he shares how he overcame these difficulties in his education
• The journey to realising our passions
• How Cris’s struggles with his health led to a deep episode of clinical depression, how he battled within himself to overcome this and how he was able to see a way forward
• How he made the difficult decision to leave a stable career to pursue his passion, and how this has made him feel
• Cris’s views on people and why it’s so important that we connect with one another, stopping and appreciating what we have in life
• How a lack of self-esteem is now a thing of the past for Cris and how being ill has enabled his journey to self-acceptance, so that he can now embrace his fears and take risks.

Connect

You can connect with Cris Cohen at the following places:

• Feast with Friends Website
• On Twitter
• On Instagram
• On Facebook
• On You Tube
• On LinkedIn

During this episode you will learn about:

• Hazel’s recollection of her motorbike accident and the incredible treatment she received
• The journey to recovery in hospital and at home as a new wheelchair user
• How Hazel adapted to her new existence and the challenges she continues to face every day
• Hazel’s struggle with depression and coming to terms with her injuries
• The practical aspects of what happens when someone is involved in a serious RTA and how to cope financially
• How a chance post on Facebook led to a new chapter in Hazel’s life
• Her inspirational journey as an athlete for Team GB
• Why we shouldn’t live in fear, but instead put our phones away and LIVE!

Connect

The amazing Hazel Chaisty can be found on her website at hchaisty.co.uk

She can also be found:

Facebook – Hazel Chaisty Archer.

The British Archery Team – Archery GB

The book referenced in the podcast is Choke, by Sian Beilock. She also has a fascinating TED Talk which can be found here.

Carol Dwek can be easily found on Google, but her TED Talk is a great place to start if you’re not familiar with her work.

Finally, I think that we should give a huge ‘shout out’ to The Mirror & Picture Factory in Stockport who were so supportive of Hazel when she had her accident. Great to hear of a company being so supportive of its employees!

During the episode you will learn about:

• Gilly’s story of what happened when she gave birth to her son Eliot who was stillborn
• Why it’s so important to give topics like stillbirth a voice, so that they are discussed openly
• Gilly’s experiences of grief and the different responses she received from family and friends
• The current rates of stillbirth in the UK
• Gilly’s approach to dealing with her loss, and her inspirational attitude that helped her cope
• How the decisions Gilly and Tommy made have played a critical role in furthering scientific understanding of the incidence of stillbirth
• The incredible support she received from hospital staff
• How Gilly went on to have two more beautiful children.

Connect

For more information following the podcast, please have a look at the following websites:

Tommy’s – Together, for every baby  The UK based charity who “fund research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, and provide pregnancy health information to parents. [They] believe it is unacceptable that one in four women lose a baby during pregnancy and birth. [They] want every parent to have the best possible pregnancy outcomes and to take home happy, healthy babies.”

Sandalwood Unit – Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport, UK

Rainbow Unit – St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, UK

 Should anyone wish to contact Gilly directly, please email contact@rediscoveryofme.com marking the email for Gilly’s attention and it will be passed directly on to her.

Remember, if you are worried about the health of your baby, please make sure you contact your Medical Professional, GP or Midwife immediately.

During the episode you will learn about:

• Chris’s story of how he went blind, totally out of the blue over a three week period, as a result of toxoplasmosis
• The sudden and dramatic impact of going blind and the need for ‘considered action’ in every aspect of daily life
• Chris’s experiences of rehabilitation and counselling and how he now views his loss of sight
• The impact that going blind suddenly has on the brain, and how this impacts on memory and the other senses
• The importance of his beautiful guide dog Bamber and the special bond they share
• His struggles with anxiety as a result of such a dramatic change in his life, and the importance of personal relationships in overcoming this
• Chris’s experimentation with echolocation
• How a love of horror films started a passion and gave him a renewed sense of purpose
• Learning advanced skills from scratch using You Tube, Chris’s journey to becoming a master craftsman and the products he now creates
• How, as a blind man, he manages the dangers of his new profession
• His work as a keynote speaker, teacher and trainer.

Connect

You can connect with Chris Fisher at the following places:

• The Blind Woodturner Website
• The Blind Woodturner on Twitter
• The Blind Woodturner on Instagram
• The Blind Woodturner of Facebook
• The Blind Woodturner on You Tube

As discussed on the podcast, Chris takes commissions, teaches people the skills that they need to become a professional woodturner and is also available for public speaking opportunities.