Happy Oxygen: Recent Episodes
Simon Nichols
This podcast may contain adult language and adult themes. On the other hand, it may not, sort of a Podcast lucky dip. Welcome to the happy oxygen podcast. My name is Simon Nichols, and I am a dog walker. A dog walk for me is just over 25 minutes. I needed a podcast that was perfect for dog walks or anything else you do in 26 minutes. The happy oxygen podcast is here to make you smile, laugh, or feel a bit happier about yourself. Each episode will feature special guests who will be asked why laughter and happiness have helped them on their journey through life and how that drives their positivity. If you are enjoying this podcast and would like to support the Mental health and wellbeing work that we do here at Thrive or you just fancy getting me a cup of coffee. Please do check out our Patreon page. You can get some great Patreon perks too https://www.patreon.com/itstime2thrive
Scott started having health issues 2 years ago, diagnosed with (Fibromuscular dysplasia) FMD 3 months ago.
In February this year, he started All4Inclusion where we look to start conversations and to get people thinking about what they can do to be more inclusive to people with physical or hidden disabilities, one stream is the All4Inclusion Pod.
Scott has Three Daughters, is a big Rugby fan and has an addiction to books.
Check out Scott's podcast All4inclusion
Check out Scott’s website https://www.all4inclusion.org/
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Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
Emily is a photographer with a background in PR and marketing, She wears many hats, not literally, running Emily Little Photography , oomph Creative and the marketing genius behind Outhouse.
During her very limited spare time, Emily likes to climb Mountains, Kayak and Paddleboard.
You can contact Emily here:
https://emilylittle.co.uk
https://oomph-creative.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilylittle1
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Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
Ed is the founder and owner of Scuba Murcia, Spains premier PADI 5 Star Training Centre, based on the La Manga Strip in Murcia, Ed lives on the beach with his girlfriend Jo and his dog Calypso.
You can contact Edd here:
https://www.scubamurcia.com
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https://itstime2thrive.co.uk
Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
Being just 18, Fay Mitchell already feels she has lived many lives. Since her 2012 diagnosis, Fay has been advocating for Autism and anxiety tolerance. From starting youth clubs at school, creating resources such as blogs and being part of the behind the scenes social media team for Thrive.
It's safe to say she knows a thing or two about ending stigma. Growing in both confidence
and resilience along the way, Fay successfully secured a place within a top performing arts school. After attending for a year, she decided to switch monologues for scrubs and gloves, pursuing a new dream to become a qualified mental health nurse.
Fay has now worked within the hospital as a proud Nurse Cadet for the NHS. Received interviews from top university's, where she aims to kick start her nursing degree. When she isn't supporting at the hospital, Fay can be found walking her big red labrador Cooper or enjoying an episode of DCI Banks.
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Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
With a background of nearly twenty years in primary education, Jenny Mills understands the challenges and contradictions that come with working in a high-pressure environment. After years of having the well-being of herself and her colleague's given lip service, she decided to train as a cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist in order to help others to bring about real change and achieve balance through learning the skills of focused attention, believe-in imagining and virtual rehearsal.
She delivers workshops on stress, anxiety, public speaking, habits, addictions, self-confidence, insomnia, fears and phobias, following up with additional sessions and support for those individuals who are ready to leave behind their unhealthy coping mechanisms in order to bring their best to their personal and professional lives. With three children under her belt, Jenny has enjoyed three decades of giving birth.
You can contact Jenny here:
https://www.facebook.com/recog.hypno
https://www.recognition-hypnotherapy.com
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Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
Dominic is the founder of Milton Keynes based estate agency, Lion Estates which opened in 2019 with the aim of always putting the homeowners first and providing the service that they need and deserve. He is the number 1 agent in the UK for the worldwide Keller Williams network and Lion estates was a finalist for the best new business at the Buckinghamshire
SME awards earlier in the year, His favourite "me Time" activity is cooking.
You can connect with Dominic here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-marcel-28343a35
https://lionestates.co.uk
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Rachel Parkes is a financial planner, which in layman's terms means helping people to use what they have, to live the life they want to live. She focusses largely on the millennial generation and she's passionate about providing financial education and guidance to those who feel lost and overwhelmed when it comes to money.
When she doesn't work and she's most likely on the sofa binge-watching the latest gripping Netflix show, or if inspiration strikes, you can find it on the yoga mat, fumbling through the moves and trying her best despite , not having an ounce of flexibility whatsoever.
You can contact Rachel here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelparkes2
https://www.simplicityfp.co.uk
An awfully Big Adventure was a quote from Peter Pan
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Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
Chezzy Kennedy is communications director for Thrive, which is slightly ironic. Given her actual diagnosis with a communication disorder, when she isn't communicating badly or bluntly, she has nerding it up on the painting table or killing orcs in a dungeon, having spent many years championing neurodiversity and telling the world that all behaviour is communication.
Chezzy is now an expert in a field and is a sought after speaker and trainer.
You can contact Chezzy here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chezzykennedy
Chezzy@itstime2thrive.co.uk
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Cathy Tate sketch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWRExExe5ck
Countries of the world song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBAnI31VTNY
https://itstime2thrive.co.uk
Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
Darren is a pain and movement specialist, and founder of the PostureFits WonkyBodies Programme. He believes we all have slightly wonky postures and walking patterns due to our complicated physical histories.
You’ll often find him people watching - trying to unpick the history of the people passing by - analysing their unique postures and gait patterns.
I dare you to walk by!
You can connect with Darren here:
https://www.posturefit.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/PostureFitWonkyBodies
https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-kerr-wonkybodies/
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Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
Andy is an SAP solution architect currently working at Software One, a Swiss-based company providing end-to-end software and cloud technology solutions. Andy loves cycling, walking and travel (but not at the moment obviously)
Andy is married to the lovely Judy, 4 Children and 5 Grandchildren, although he doesn’t look old enough, he also goes by the nickname of mysterious ...
Join Andy as he talks to Simon about the things that make him laugh and the people who inspire him the most.
Andy added Bob Mortimer to the happy jar, check out the episode he referred to here
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Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
This Podcast was recorded live infront of an audiance on Friday 10th September 2021.
Please do enjoy this special and slightly longer bonus episode of Happy Oxygen. Where Simon rejoins his previous guest Helen Pettifer to discuss suicide.
Helen is a vulnerable customer expert, motivational speaker, and business trainer.
You can contact Helen here:
You can connect with Helen here:
https://www.helenpettifer.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-pettifer-unlocking-vulnerability
Practical resources to offer support to those who may need it is available HERE
Intro and outro music
Track: Summer
Music composed and recorded by Oak Studios
Creative Commons - Attribution ND 4.0
https://youtu.be/UpRPzujTa7w
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Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
Amanda’s a Founder Director of the Milton Keynes based Business & Brand Transformation Company, Yellowyoyo. She trained (ahem-years-ago) as a graphic designer and realises how lucky she is to be doing that still – it’s something that she gets the biggest kick out of.
Last year she was recognised as one of 100 inspirational women across the region, is a Board member of Leap, A social enterprise improving the lives of residents across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes using physical activity and sport. prolific networker and supporter of many charities. She’s happiest in the company of family and friends, loves dog walking, reading, appreciating visual arts/films/plays.
You can contact Amanda here:
linkedin.com/in/amandajwright
Yellowyoyo.co.uk
Amanda likes the song Avalon https://youtu.be/bpA_5a0miWk
Gavin and Stacey marriage vows scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcvyV5iM0IA
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Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
Kellie is an HLTA at a Specialist School in Milton Keynes, additional to her role as HLTA, she is also a Mental Health First Aider, A mother of 5 Children in a lovely blended family, in the hour or so a week where Kellie isn’t looking after everyone else she likes to watch TikTok, Bake, read, see friends, walk her dog and go to the cinema and the theatre. Kellie also happens to be a great wife, I should point out, to me.
As promised here is a link to Cissy Strut by the Meters https://youtu.be/MXI5Nuz6OHg
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To find out more about the great work that goes on at Thrive please visit our website.
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Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
Craig is the Chief Executive of the UK & Ireland SAP User Group and strives to support others so they can grow and confidently pass down their knowledge. Becoming a Grandad completely changed his outlook on life for the better.
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Ben's work keeps him busy as a board member of a global insight company. He lives in the Chilterns with his wife, two wonderful daughters, and their cat. Never able to sit still for more than two minutes, his passions are searching for wildlife all around the world and road cycling.
You can contact Ben here:
@Bob_tag
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Sue Garner is an award-winning trainer and has a wealth of expertise in creating & delivering training solutions and programmes to help other trainers, develop excellence in Individuals and Teams through coaching and
online Workshops. She blends her business experience, training background, NLP skills and a dash of humour to deliver engaging training that achieves amazing results.
In her spare time she is passionate about supporting young people and communities through her school governor and town councillor roles, loves reading, spending time with family and looking after her cats and bunnies!
You can contact Sue here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/suegarnertraining
www.garnertraining.co.uk
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Ross is a Learning and Development Manager, for Green Cross Training, an international training provider. He is the lead for all Mental Health initiatives and strategies throughout the Uk and Europe and manages the Mental Health training team. he is also an active
trainer and educational specialist. In his spare time he is a Crisis Volunteer for a UK charity SHOUT and an active member of raising PTSD and suicide awareness in the veteran community.
You can connect with Ross here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-abbott-2b4451138
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Matt is a seasoned IT professional who has worked in many large organisations specialising in Digital Transformation , Matt has a lot of Expertise in Off-shoring, recently in eastern Europe , he has also run many successful startups and in his spare time has built his own
racing Car.
You can connect with Matt here:
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Helen is a vulnerable customer expert, motivational speaker, and business trainer. Her two passions in life are helping and inspiring others and ballet. She loves to travel and read – so currently reading more than traveling!!
You can connect with Helen here:
https://www.helenpettifer.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-pettifer-unlocking-vulnerability
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Howard is the owner and founder of Kaelmar, a consultancy specialising in organisation resilience, culture, and wellbeing. Howard is an avid collector of Hats, Model airplanes, and real Classic Cars.
You can connect with Howard here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hhmiller
http://www.kalmaer.com
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Kylie Anderson is known as the Cashflow Queen and founder of Expert Impact, who Kylie is living a life of freedom traveling the globe.
You can connect with Kylie here:Facebook business page - https://www.facebook.com/KylieAnderson.CashflowQueen
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylieandersoncq/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kylie_menz/
Website - https://kylieandersoncoaching.com/
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Binal is a Distinguished Toastmaster, runs a company called My Business Delivered, a communication company that bolsters confidence in nervous speakers, building trust, and is a wizard at helping people succeed in life. Married with two lovely children and in
her spare time is a singer!
You can contact Binal here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/binalsawjani
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Podcast Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
Sam is a Chartered Financial Planner, runs her own practice called simplicity financial planning, Lives in a 400-year-old cottage in Milton Keynes, and loves Gypsy tarts.
Join Sam as she talks to Simon about the things that make her laugh and the people who inspire her the most.
You can connect with Sam here:
https://simplicityfp.co.uk/partner/simplicityfp
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Matthew runs Olyi Limited, a construction consultancy, has worked in Construction Industry for over 30 years, including such projects at Heathrow and The 2012 Olympic games, runs the Netwalk Life, In his spare time loves spending time with his wife and son.
Join him as he chats to Simon about life and what it's like to drift out to sea without a care in the world.
You can connect with Matthew here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hoddinott-927a6613
https://www.olyiltd.com
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Produced by Chezzy Kennedy
Simon Nichols Founder and CEO of Thrive will be answering a few of his own questions as he is interviewed by his wing person (very pc) Chezzy Kennedy.
Find out why Simon set about to compare Jesus with Santa, what inspires him, what makes him laugh.
Simon will also answer more challenging questions such as can you fit a blue whale into a jar, and who is Alberto the frog?
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Produced by Chezzy Kennedy