A Space To Speak Your Mind: Recent Episodes
A Space To Speak Your Mind
A podcast discussing mental health, particularly with a focus on Cornwall. Recorded at the studios of Source FM and in collaboration with Cornwall MIND.
We’ll be discussing all things mental health related, with presenters in the studio and our team of contributors out and about around Cornwall.
If you’d like to contribute to the show please get in touch:
aspacetospeakyourmind@gmail.com
Produced with support from Cornwall Rural Community Charity
This month’s programme is presented by Lauren, Sharon and Kim from the Truro Wellbeing group.
With nearly two thirds of parents believe having a pet would help their family deal with anxiety we find out if an AI Pet may be an alternative with TV Presenter Phillipa Forrester talking to Victoria.
We’ll hear from Mike Bennett, an online harms expert, father of three, and the Co-Founder of Sway.ly, the first AI-powered app designed to work with children and families to flag harmful content across social media.
https://www.sway.ly/
And with Suicide prevention Day having taking place recently, we’ll find out whether a new App could help those who have been bereaved by suicide with Amelia Wrighton, The Founder of Suicide and Co.
https://www.suicideandco.org/sidekickapp
Plus, as it’s World Mental Health Day on Friday 10th October, Richard chats to TV Legend Timmy Mallett about a new campaign called ‘Mission: Shoulder to Shoulder’ to see 100 buddy benches installed across the country to encourage men to talk about mental health.
www.menssheds.org.uk
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2.
This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
This is an ‘Extra Space to Speak Your Mind’ for Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday 10th September with Amelia Wrighton, founder of Suicide & Co.
Find out more about the app at www.suicideandco.org/sidekickapp
On this month’s programme Victoria is talking about unemployment and its affect on our mental health with Joe Emery, Copywriter and Content Writer.
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She is also joined by Andrea Gewessler at ‘Change that Matters’ and Vincent who has just been taking her course through his local job centre.
https://www.changethatmatters.co.uk/
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2.
This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
This month, Victoria and Richard find out about 'Local Mind Week' and we have an update on the Cornwall Mind groups with Jo.
We talk to Lucy Eldred from Canine Partners about how assistance dogs can help people living with physical disabilities, and their mental health benefits, and why her charity is making an urgent appeal for Puppy Training volunteers.
Plus, Behavioural Psychologist, Dr Linda Papadopoulos tells us about doomscrolling, and why it is important to change our habits and avoid excessive exposure to negative news, especially through social media and other online platforms, which can significantly impact mental health.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2.
This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
This month Abi and Gaelle are presenting the show.
They are joined by Rose and Joe from Cornwall Mind in the studio to talk about the Lived Experience Project.
Abi and Gaelle also chat about the podcasts and books that help them with their wellbeing.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2.
This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
This month Richard, Gaelle and Abi are presenting the show.
We’ll hear from Em, Kieran and Matt, who are embarking on a challenge in a decrepit but dependable Peugeot 106 (alongside Joe on a Herald Classic 250 motorbike) to the farthest edge of Kazakhstan to raise money for charity organisations including Cornwall Mind.
https://www.instagram.com/kernowtokazakhstan
https://www.gofundme.com/f/kernow-to-kazakhstan
Abi and Gaelle talk about Mindfulness.
And in the last segment around the theme of addiction Richard talks to Karen Tyrell from Drinkaware, for Mental Health awareness week, that took place recently.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2.
This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
On this month’s programme, we’ll be finding out what happened on the Firewalk event that Cornwall Mind recently organised.
Victoria will be chatting to Joshua about how he left 100 notes around the London Underground and Bus Network, which led to the movie “Hey You, Yes You, Open Me”.
Samuel and Clare speak to Simon Stevens, Director of Casework, at Addictions UK.
We’ll hear about the launch of ‘The Reading Room’ Café and Bookstore in Bodmin.
Plus, Robbie, from 'Beneath The Tracksuit', who was at the event, will also be joining us in the studio to explain how poetry helps his mental health and wellbeing.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2.
This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
On this month’s programme, We’ll be finding out what happened at the recent ‘Barkrun' event, run by Cornwall Mind.
‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’s’ contributor Nathan will be talking to Louise Morpeth, CEO of ‘Brain in Hand’ about how workplaces should be embracing Neurodiversity.
Victoria will be chatting with ‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’s Samuel about his time presenting this show and being part of the Cornwall Mind Radio Wellbeing group.
And Lili will be telling us about her experience of ‘Learn Your Way’ with Caroline from the Cornwall Rural Community Charity.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2.
This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
On this month's programme Samuel, Clare and Victoria chat to Olivia Davenport from Healthy Cornwall about the impact Smoking has on our mental and physical health, as March 12 is National No Smoking Day.
Dorothy Herson, Mental Health Activist, Speaker and Author of ’The Rag Doll Contact’ released earlier this year, talks to Victoria about her new book based on her time as a lawyer at a magic circle law firm and highlighting the issue of insecure overachieving.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2.
This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
Also check out the new podcast from our friends at the CHAMPs team, listen to their brand new show when it launches right here:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/05oOIfKylaCxOazrscYtSu
Today (Thursday 6th February) is 'Time To Talk Day' and on the programme we’ll find out more about the day with Jo from Cornwall Mind.
Fashion Journalist, Stylist and Writer Susannah Constantine, best know for Trinny and Susannah, is offering her tips and advice on why mastering your morning routine can help with sticking to health new years resolutions made at the start of the year.
As this week is Children’s Mental Health Week, Victoria will be chatting to Children’s author and mum-of-three, Esther Marshall, about how books provide the perfect environment to spark those conversations.
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We’ll be catching up once again with Dan Pascoe who is running the London Marathon to raise awareness of Huntingdon’s Disease.
@iamdanielpascoe
Www.justgiving.com/page/danielpascoelondonmarathon
Lucy from Cornwall Mind will be telling us about 'Barkrun' and the Firewalk which are taking place very soon.
And for ‘Time to Talk Day’ Emma Morgan (Author: Morag Morgan) will be sharing her personal experience that led to her work as a published author.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2.
This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
On this month's programme Waterloo Road Actor Tillie Amartey on how to avoid those awkward New Year’s resolution conversations with friends and family.
You may remember her as Emma Miller, staring alongside Ant and Dec in Byker Grove, now actress Holly Matthews is using her new career as a self-development coach to highlight the importance of long-lasting connections.
And we’ll look back to the conversation Victoria had with Serena from Sunrise Cornwall on World Mental Health Day.
https://sunrisecornwall.org.uk
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2.
This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
On this month's show:
Steve will be telling Alison all about the Cornwall Mind ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing Group’ that he was recently part of and how nature and talking about the environment helps his wellbeing.
Georgie and Calum will be speaking about trauma and addiction, and how these can affect our mental health.
Francesca and Julie, from the Champs Team, part of Healthy Cornwall, will explain about their work with the Learning Disabilities Team at Treliske Hospital and share their experiences of presenting this show, for the last two months, alongside Gaelle.
We hear from Beata Webb who is the Managing Director and Founder of the Pegasus - Men's Wellbeing Centre.
Plus Steve has been down to Carnon Downs to find more about out more about the “Rock Your Socks off” singing group.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2.
This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
Francesca, Julie and Gaelle host the show this month.
We’ll hear from Paramedic Daniel about his own experiences around mental health.
(Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola explains how giving out compliments or engaging in random acts of kindness can be as rewarding as receiving them.
Victoria will be chatting to Katie Roberts who cycled around the UK to raise money and awareness around mental health.
Plus, Richard talks to Dr Andy Cope, otherwise known as the Dr. of Happiness.
https://reengage.org.uk/volunteer/new-volunteers/become-a-christmas-call-companion/
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
Francesca, Julie and Gaelle host this month’s special programme for World Mental Health Day taking place on Thursday 10th October.
This is also the first time the show is being produced by the Cornwall Mind radio wellbeing group from the CHBN studios at Treliske Hospital in Truro.
Francesca tells us about Makaton, the language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. She also explains about Safe Places.
Julie lets us know about the CHAMPs project ‘Screen It’ and you can see the video she mentions here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVjH116lYdQ
Gaelle explains about the importance of creativity in wellbeing.
Find out more at: https://mindfulreset.co.uk/
We also talk to Scarlett Moffatt, who is an ambassador for the Samaritans, about giving back to nurses and the NICU unit where she had her baby premature, on this World Mental Day.
Comedian and author of ‘Billy No-Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem’ chats about social anxiety and forming friendships when we’re older.
Team GB Olympian Tom Bosworth explains how walking and getting out in the open air is good for our mental health as part of the nationwide Big Walk campaign.
Plus, Victoria catches up with Rhys Wynne-Jones, the mystery piano player from the Penzance Night Church and Alice Phoenix who put the project together.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
This is a special edition of ‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’ produced in association with Birmingham Mind for World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10th October.
www.birminghammind.org
On the programme Richard speaks to Rachel about services that Birmingham Mind provide, Amelia and Charmian talk about their work as Volunteers on the Birmingham Mind helpline.
Ronald explains what it means to be a Peer Support Worker; and Daniel tells us what it is like to be a resident at Rookery Gardens, a unique service in partnership with Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust, where residents live on site within NHS of grounds, in independent houses located next to main hospital building.
Richard also talks to Scarlett Moffatt, who is an ambassador for the Samaritans, about giving back to nurses and the NICU unit where she had her baby premature, on this World Mental Day.
Comedian and author of ‘Billy No-Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem’ chats about social anxiety and forming friendships when we’re older.
Team GB Olympian Tom Bosworth explains how walking and getting out in the open air is good for our mental health as part of the nationwide Big Walk campaign.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
Victoria and Vic from the Cornwall Mind radio wellbeing group host this month’s programme. Victoria speaks to Neil Thomas about Art & Mental Health. Lyn from Growing Links talks about local, sustainable food system that supports mental health. Richard chats to Lucy from Cornwall Mind about all the upcoming events in September. Plus, Vic and Victoria have a conversation about how September can be a fresh start returning to work and school rather than a point of anxiety. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 Or call the new NHS Crisis Hotline by calling 111 and pressing Option 2. This gives you another way to access if you’re struggling with your Mental Health.
Victoria and Clare from the Cornwall Mind radio wellbeing group host this month’s programme.
We learn how Neurodiversity can have an impact on our mental health with Callum, and Clare Reynolds who is a Business Psychologist at Pearn Kandola talking to Victoria.
We’ll be hearing of calls to rethink smartphone use of under 18s this summer to improve mental health with Adam Ferguson, Global Head
of Insight, at HMD and Dr Sanjiv Nichani, a Senior Consultant Paediatrician and member of Health professionals for Safer Screens.
We’ll discover the link between debt and poor mental health with Kevin Mountford, Co-Founder of Savings Platform, Raisin
And Clare tells us how writing poetry can be good for your wellbeing
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Victoria and Clare from the Cornwall Mind radio wellbeing group host this month’s programme. We learn how Neurodiversity can have an impact on our mental health with Callum, and Clare Reynolds who is a Business Psychologist at Pearn Kandola talking to Victoria. We’ll be hearing of calls to rethink smartphone use of under 18s this summer to improve mental health with Adam Ferguson, Global Head of Insight, at HMD and Dr Sanjiv Nichani a Senior Consultant Paediatrician and member of Health professionals for Safer Screens. We’ll discover the link between debt and poor mental health with Kevin Mountford, Co-Founder of Savings Platform, Raisin And Clare tells us how writing poetry can be good for your wellbeing “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Stephen and Clare from the Cornwall Mind radio wellbeing group host this month’s programme. They’re joined by ‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’s’ Victoria, to find out about dissociative disorders with Rémy Aquarone, centre director of the Pottergate Centre For Dissociation and Trauma in Norwich. www.dissociation.co.uk We’ll be learning more about the Cornwall Mind Tennis wellbeing group coming to Penzance this September. Richard is discovering if Medical cannabis could help veterans struggling with Mental Health with Dr Simon Erridge. https://curaleafclinic.com/Plus, we hear from Dr. Jackie Grey explaining how caring for an elderly relative can have an impact on our mental health. https://carents.co.uk/ “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
On this month’s show : We’re joined by Simon, from Cornwall Mind to discuss mental health in the workplace We hear from Olympic Bronze Medallist Desiree Henry on how she keeps mentally fit ahead of the Paris Olympics this year. Plus, Kate Shepard-Cohen joins us to talk about PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder) www.menstrualcyclesupport.com kate@menstrualcyclesupport.com https://iapmd.org natureandme.co.uk www.redschool.net “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/peer-support-group/radio-show/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show : We’ll hear from Jo, from Cornwall Mind, telling us all about this year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week which runs from the 13th to the 16th May. Kate Peers from ‘This Girl Can’ and Studio You explains why nearly twice as manygirls than boys are skipping P.E. lessons. Plus ‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’s’ Victoria returns to the show to tell us why dance and movement is so important for our Mental Health. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show: Vic and Dee from the ‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’ radio wellbeing group present this month’s show where Louise Minchin will be explaining why it’s so difficult to have a conversation around funeral planning. We tackle the issue of Customer Vulnerability with Riffat Tufail, from The Phoenix Group. Nic Wray from Tinnitus UK explains how the condition can affect our mental health. https://tinnitus.org.uk/ Sue Christoforou, from Parkinson’s UK tells us how more support is needed for those that are affected by insufficient cost of living payments. Plus we will be finding out about PTSD with Robert Marsh from veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress www.combatstress.org.uk and learning about Op Courage with Army Veteran Nigel, and Doctor Jonathan Leach OBE, NHS England Associate Medical Director for the Armed Forces. https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/ https://www.combat2coffee.co.uk/ “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show :
We’ll be talking about how ADHD affects our lives, and how a late diagnosis give us more understanding about our past with Alice.
Victoria has a conversation with Aidan from HYP (Hayle Youth Project).
Chris and Victoria are learning about the ‘Sing for Health group’ with Gail from Cornwall Mind.
Vic will be chatting to us about ‘Rejection’ and what it means to how we view our experiences.
Plus, Dee will be explaining what happens at the Veryan Community Café that she runs.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On our special February show of ‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’ for ‘Time to Talk Day’ : Alex Bushill from Mind tells us about ‘Time to Talk Day’ and why it’s such an important date in the Mental Health Calendar. We’ll hear from author of ‘Befriending My Brain: A Psychosis Story’ James Lindsay about his lived experience of Psychosis and Schizoaffective disorder. Befriending My Brain: A Psychosis Story https://amzn.eu/d/0wMYB6v See the video at https://www.youtube.com/@cornwallmind Plus, GP and TV Doctor, Dr Zoe Williams will be here to discuss the importance of therapy for those who struggle with their mental health and encourage people to access support from NHS Talking Therapies services. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On the show this month we’ll find out how walking can be good for your Mental Health with TV presenter and Mental Health Advocate Sean Fletcher.
https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/corporate-partnerships/current-partners/jd-outdoor-hats-on-for-mind
With People experiencing homelessness at an all-time high Matthew Bawden, from leading homelessness charity, St Mungo’s, will explain how close the issue of homelessness is for many and how we can all help those most vulnerable in our communities.
www.mungos.org
JD Donovan, Industry Liaison, at the London College of Contemporary Music will tell us how young people are using music as a platform to overcome their struggles of living with neurodivergence.
https://www.instagram.com/lccmlondon/
Plus, Jo has the latest on what’s happening at Cornwall Mind.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show with as many as 2 in 3 adults in Great Britain who have experienced any gambling problem and have kept this hidden, and almost 2 in 5 of those who hadn’t opened up stating feelings of stigma such as shame, guilt and fear of judgement representing key barriers to reaching out for support we find out how to break this stigma with NHS GP Dr Ellie Cannon.
www.gambleaware.co.uk
https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us-now/
Experiencing a bad night’s sleep has a profound impact on how we feel physically and mentally, so we’ll find out how we can get a better night’s rest with Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Expert at Headspace, Dr Sophie Mort.
https://www.headspace.com/
We also find out what really makes us strong with 2021 and 2022 World Strongest man, Tom Stoltman.
See the video with Tom at www.youtube.com/cc/cornwallmind
Find support at: https://uk.movember.com/support-us/loreal-men-expert
Plus, Jo has the latest on what’s happening at Cornwall Mind in December.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show, Olympic gold medallist Sam Quek will be telling us why we shouldn’t feel ‘Mum Guilt’ but embrace ‘Parent Pride’.
We’ll learn how the Mr. Men and Little Miss books are helping teach young children about mental health with Child Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Kilbey.
Plus as more than a third of school children are experiencing poor mental school we hear from Catriona Olsen from Kings Inter High.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show, with World Mental Health Day just around the corner we welcome Love Island’s Olivia Bowen who believes self-care supports our mental health and is encouraging women to finally take time for themselves.
Professor Green tells us how people are struggling with their mental health because of the continuing cost-of-living crisis with younger people particularly affected.
See the Videos with Olivia and Professor Green on the Cornwall Mind youtube channel:
https://youtube.com/@cornwallmind
We find out how continuing to work in later life can be beneficial to our mental health and how older people experience age discrimination at work with Mario Ambosi from Anchor.
www.anchor.org.uk
Plus Jane Nelson, CEO of Oddfellows tells us how friendships bring joy and support, prevent loneliness and reduce stress, and how Autumn is a great time to start filling any friendship gaps as its branches across the UK are hosting 100s of events and activities for people to get involved in and meet new people.
www.friendshipmonth.com
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123.
There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line.
Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show:
JJ and Jenny will be chatting to Claire and Joe from Cornwall Mind, to give us an update on the Community Mental Health Transformation project.
https://mailchi.mp/8e58e1f97685/experts-by-experience
As we are about to celebrate four years of the programme, we’re teaming up with Chris from York Mind, who produce their very own mental health podcast called Chat-Chit, to talk about the origins of ‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’ and to discuss putting together the two shows and how each one has developed.
https://www.yormind.org.uk/chat-chit-podcast/
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/influence-and-participation/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show:
‘A Space to Speak Your Mind’s’ JJ and Jenny host the show for the first time:
We’ll hear from Liam Hackett CEO of ‘Ditch the Label’ to find out if the Metauniverse may be used to help Generation Z access mental health services.
JJ speaks with Jo from Continuum Care Cornwall to learn about the support they offer, and Jenny tells us how running helps her mental health.
Plus, Jo from Cornwall Mind has all the latest on what’s been going on and tells us about the new services that are starting soon.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show we’re chatting to Professor Sam Wass to find out if online learning could be the answer to looking after our children’s mental health whilst in education.
A Space to Speak Your Mind’s Jenny will be getting the low down the new Cornwall Mind Eco Action group launching in Helston this month.
Plus, we’re asking how poetry and music can help our wellbeing and inspire us when we’re exercising with Music Psychologist, Dr Victoria Williams,
You can hear the track ‘Nothing Feels Better’ on Spotify: https://www.asics.com/gb/en-gb/mk/apoemtomovetheworld
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
With more than half of blind and partially sighted people highlighting that they do not feel they have the opportunity to play sport, we talk to Mr. Motivator, and Gareth Davies from the RNIB, about the many hurdles that often prevent those getting involved in sport and physical activity and how being blind or partially sighted affects our mental health.
We’re joined by Jain from Cornwall Mind to find out about the Hearing Voices group that takes place in Bodmin.
You can hear what happened at the swimming event that was organised by Man Down at Porthleven Harbour during the recent Bank Holiday weekend.
Plus, Jo from Cornwall Mind tells us about Volunteer week taking place during the first week of June and the new groups that have recently been launched.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show as we look towards mental health awareness week that takes place from 15th- 21st May, we’ll be finding out about this year’s theme with Jo from Cornwall Mind.We chat to Stephen McCulloch, Executive Director at With You, the Drug, alcohol, and mental health charity, which is raising awareness of drinking dangers as the cost-of-living crisis is driving people to buy cheaper and stronger alcohol from supermarkets. wwwwearewithyou.org.ukHeather Taylor from Cornwall Mind will tell us about the new Art Group taking place in Newquay this month.And we have Kirsty Hall, the Social investment Manager at Nationwide Building society who explains why Charities face the ‘perfect storm’ of rising energy bills, falling donations, and a surge in demand for services as applications begin on their grant donation of £60,000 to charities in need from across the UK. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show we find out about Steve’s Legacy, A Men’s Mental Health that takes place at Helston Rugby Club on Wednesday afternoons. www.thesparklefoundationuk.co.uk Clare Sanders, the lived experience co-ordinator for Cornwall Mind will be giving an update on the Mental Health Transformation Project. If you would like to be added to our Lived Experience mailing list and hear more about ways to get involved in the Cornwall Community Mental Health Transformation project as an expert by experience, please send your email to claire@cornwallmind.org With April being Autism Awareness Month, we hear from Meeta Thareja from the Auticon group to discuss the barriers for Neuro divergent people in workplace recruitment. https://auticon.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/autism-in-conversation-with-auticon/id1595836489Rob from Cornwall Mind will be explaining how Hope Walks can benefit those who have experienced death by suicide of someone close to them. We talk to Alice who’s running the whole of the UK mainland coastline to raise money for Mind and the British Heart Foundation. www.instagram.com/alice.r.connelly Plus, Jo has the latest on what’s happening at Cornwall Mind this month.“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/ With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
With Children’s Mental Health Week having just taken place we have Tom Crombie from King’s Inter High to talk about how this year’s theme of “Let’s Connect” - with the aim for parents to check in with their kids to talk openly about how they are feeling. https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/ As the third National Day of Reflection approaches on 23rd March, we hear from Jane Murray, bereavement counsellor and Marie Curie bereavement support team lead to find out more about this unique day to spotlight the grief which affects millions of us. https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/day-of-reflectionMore than a third of us are unaware of just how many former military personnel we have in the UK, there is a small but significant group who develop trauma-related mental health problems, and who struggle to leave the battlefield behind as Robert Marsh the Director of Fundraising, Combat Stress Charity explains.https://combatstress.org.uk/about-us/news/march-march-combat-stressA Space to Speak Your Mind’s JJ talks about how gaming helps his wellbeing.Plus, there’s the latest on what’s happening at Cornwall Mind this month with Jo.“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/More support at:www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
Today is ‘Time to Talk Day’, a day to have a conversation around mental health. On the show is TV’s (I’m a Celebrity/Trigger Happy TV) Dom Joly alongside Ruth Koch from the Trussell Trust Food Bank. You can see the video of our chat right here : https://youtu.be/LGvURo_KJ0o Also, there’s chat with Shaun Flores about his lived experience of ‘Pure O’ and how OCD has affected his life. Shaun is a creative who knows no boundaries, an influencer aiming to have the right influence on the world.TEDx Talks, TEDx 2022 & TEDx 2018. A third TEDx Talk remains in his periphery to help raise awareness of OCD and raise funds for a mental illness that remains severely underfunded and under-researched. https://linktr.ee/theshaunflores@theshaunflores/ Twitter@theshaunflores/InstagramFlores Shaun | Facebook "He who has a why can endure any suffering." See the video with Shaun here : https://youtu.be/XIm1H2-smQg“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/More support at:www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show we introduce Chelsie from Cornwall Mind to find out about her work as a High Intensity User Caseworker. We talk about Intimate partner violence (abuse is not love) with Sarah Davidge, a Women’s Aid spokeswoman https://www.yslbeauty.co.uk/in-the-now/womens-aid.html We welcome back Lisa to talk more about the Menopause and how it affects her daily life. Plus, we find out what’s happening at Cornwall Mind this month, with Jo. Thanks to DJ Stanton Fisher for supplying the Music on this month’s radio version of the programme. “A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/More support at:www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s programme we come up with some ways to protect your mental health over the Christmas period. We chat to Emiliana Hall about Mindful Birthing www.themindfulbirthgroup.com We also find out why half of disabled people associate holiday travelling with stress with Harry Hastings – co founder of Ocean Holidays. www.ocean-florida.co.uk Chris from Treverva choir tells us how singing can be good for your mental health. We’ll find out the signs to look out for of Testosterone deficiency with Professor Geoffrey Hackett of ‘Ted’s Health’. www.tedshealth.comPlus we pull some Christmas Crackers.“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/More support at:www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show we talk to Chartered Psychologist Kimberley Wilson about the “Better Health - Every Mind Matters campaign” which offers NHS-approved tips and advice to improve mental health – and calling on the nation to be kind to their mind.
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
We ask if Art In the workplace can help our mental health with Saff Williams, from Brookfield Properties and Expert Psychologist, Dr. Craig Knight.
We discuss whether having open conversations about what is deemed as a ‘taboo’ topic is critical to addressing the country’s growing obesity problem with GP Dr Helen Lawal.
And we find out what happened at Cornwall Mind's Barkrun.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
This month we’re talking to NHS educator, storyteller, and surgeon, Dr Karan Rajan and finding out about ‘The Happé Café’ in London – the UK’s first dopamine-inducing café designed to give consumers a mood boost when they need it most.
We find out about ‘Barkrun’ with Lucy from Cornwall Mind, Frank from the Rotary club of Truro Boscawen, and Alice from Rosemullion Vets Falmouth.
We’ll be talking to Dr Putnam Krishan about how best to look after our heart.
We’ll also be asking if the Menopause should be recognised as a protected characteristic the workplace and with visits to GPs from Gynae Health issues down, Dr Hilary Jones will be talking about ‘The Eve Appeal’, and the launch of the new awareness campaign, Be Gynae Aware.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show we’ll be catching up with Rob, from Cornwall Mind to find out how the 5 Ways to wellbeing programme has gone.
Nathan will be learning how the power of a cold shower with Jamie Facer-Childs, Medical Doctor & Adventurer and Emma Foster from at Mira Showers.
https://www.mirashowers.co.uk/coldshowering/
Davina Deniszczyc from Nuffield Health will be explaining how girls are still not participating in Sport despite the successes of the Women’s Euros and how this is negatively impacting on both their physical and mental health.
www.nuffieldhealth.com/movetogether
And we catch up with Alistair and Michelle from Quiet Connections
www.quietconnections.co.uk
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
This month we’re highlighting Local Mind week that takes place from the 1st to the 5th of August. A chance to find out about the work Cornwall Mind does within the community.
We hear from the Mermaids for Mind in Newquay.
https://www.facebook.com/thecornishmerpod
https://www.facebook.com/NewquayMerpod/
Also, we find out what happened on the Cornwall Mind Skydive.
Plus, Jerry Padfield speaks to Peta Temple who is lived experience lead for the complex emotional difficulties team about their involvement in the Community Mental Health Transformation.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ or call 116 123
There is also a new 24/7 NHS local urgent mental health response phone line. Its free to access by anyone, any age on 0800 038 5300
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s programme we discover the power of positivity with expert in positive psychology, and board member at Action for Happiness, Vanessa King.
www.actionforhappiness.org
Dr Amir Khan tells us how taking a break for our Summer Holidays can help our mental health.
Jerry Padfield,lived experience co-ordinator at Cornwall Mind speaks to Dr Jeremy Sandbrook about his involvement in the Community Mental Health Transformation.
We find out the effect of hair loss on our mental wellbeing with Jordanna Corbella, Hair stylist and author of The Mindful Hairdresser.
And as we look back on Pride Month we’ll be asking if employers are doing enough to make the workplace more welcoming for the LGBTQ+ community with Head of Employer Insights at Indeed UK, Danny Stacey.
https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
As we enter the summer months Chartered Horticulturalist and TV presenter David Domoney and Author of Psychology of gardening, Harriet Gross will be discussing how more of us are taking to Gardening to help our mental health.
www.cultivationstreet.com
www.lovethegarden.com
Mark Jackson from Marie Curie will be explaining why the organisation is calling on the UK Government to give 25,000 terminally ill people early access to their state pension.
www.mariecurie.org/poverty
We’ll hear from those who took part in the recent Cornwall Mind Firewalk at the Headland Hotel in Newquay.
Lisa Aubrey, Head of Community Fundraising from Save the Children will be explaining how young people are leading the way with fundraising to support people more vulnerable than themselves.
www.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraisers
We’ll be speaking with Aaron (pictured) who is walking the whole length of Britain to raise awareness of mental health and the homeless.
https://www.facebook.com/helpnhealin
Phillippa Brown, a Home Energy Expert, will be telling me us why the cost of looking after family and friends who are older, disabled or seriously Ill is affecting unpaid workers.
www.smartenergygb.org
And Jo has some exciting news about the new Cornwall Mind wellbeing groups that are starting up soon.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
It’s Mental Health Awareness week from 9th to 15th May 2022.
Here’s a special extra podcast with UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador, Dr. Alex George, talking about opening up about our mental health.
We also chat to Sarah Porretta from the Money and Pensions Service
www.moneyhelper.org.uk
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show, as it’s Mental Health Awareness week from 9th-15 May we’ll be finding out how our Mental Health has been over the last year with Gosia Bowling, the Emotional Lead at Nuffield Health.
https://www.nuffieldhealth.com/healthiernation
Jerry Padfield, lived experience co-ordinator at Cornwall Mind will be telling us about the Community Mental Health Transformation.
jerry@cornwallmind.org
We’ll be finding out about new safe spaces that are available for those experiencing domestic abuse with Jackie Uhi, from HSBC UK and Jo Tilley-Riley from Hestia.
https://uksaysnomore.org/safespaces
You can hear our conversation with Georgia Lewis, Community Fundraiser for Sea Sanctuary on the last day of the Porthleven Food and Music Festival.
https://www.seasanctuary.org.uk/
Plus Dr Nina Bal from E4’s Body Fixers, who is a Cosmetic Dental Surgeon and Advanced Facial Aesthetics Clinician about how we look can affect our mental health and the pros and cons of having cosmetic surgery.
https://www.saveface.co.uk/
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month's show with the growing housing shortage, we’ll discover the impact that this is having on our mental health and finding out about the Community Grants programme that’s open to charities with Craig Taylor, Senior Manager, Social Investment, Nationwide Building Society.
www.nationwidecommunitygrants.co.uk
The effect of divorce on our mental health and our children could be eased with ‘No fault divorce’ which will allow couples and civil partnerships to leave each other without forcing blame and explaining this is Sebastian Burrows who is a Managing Partner at Stowe Family Law.
With one person every hour contacting the national gambling treatment helpline Zoe Osmand, the CEO of Gamble Aware tells us how this affects the mental health of those addicted and their families and how they can seek support.
www.begambleaware.org
or call for free on 0808 8020 133
Also we’ll be finding out how we can lift our mood with a spring clean with TV’s Queen of Clean, Lynsey Crombie.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month's show we have workplace wellbeing expert and Director of Wellbeing, Richard Holmes from from Westfield Health Group.
https://www.westfieldhealth.com/
Lea Thomas from the Cornwall Marine Network group tells us about Blue Health therapy.
https://cornwallmarine.net/news/cornwall-marine-network-launches-blue-health-support
Jolly Roger, a Cornish sea-punk band, who use nautical metaphors and pirate history to speak out about mental health issues as well as the better things in life talk about their music.
https://www.jollyrogerbanduk.co.uk/
Lynda Thomas from Marie Curie in Cornwall will be letting us know about the upcoming National Day of Reflection.
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/
Dr Sara Kayat tells us about the recent Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week and the Sexual Assault Referral Centres that are available.
www.nhs.uk/sarc
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show we’re recognising “Time to Talk Day”, a day to talk about mental health, which is on Thursday 3rd February 2022.
https://timetotalkday.co.uk/
Lisa explains why talking about her mental health was so pivotal to her.
Dr. Sarah Jarvis tells us about the importance of talking with your GP.
www.nhs.uk/help
Dennis Relojo-Howell, founder of Psychreg will be talking about resilience.
https://www.psychreg.org/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-bAnevpOibYFLbN5Yz272w
In the last in our End-of-Life series Andy Langford the clinical director for Cruse bereavement support explains why people find it hard to talk to those who have recently lost someone.
https://co-operate.coop.co.uk/improve-mental-wellbeing/#grief-support
https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Plus Nutritional Therapist and Coach Claudia Smith talks about her own journey around Mental Health.
https://claudiasmithwellbeing.com/
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
With the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
This month Professor Catherine Loveday, Psychologist from the University of Westminster will be explaining how our mental health can be improved by listening to and playing music.
We have Property expert Kate Faulkner, and Iagan MacNeil, Head of Policy at Smart Energy GB on how we can keep costs down and we’ll find out about Community Energy Plus for those that are struggling.
www.cep.org.uk
In the second of our series on ‘End of Life’ Care Kathryn Bowman who is a senior nurse for Marie Curie in Camborne will be joining us.
Lucy from Cornwall Mind will be here to tell us about the ‘Move for Mind’ campaign which is now underway.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show we have Psychotherapist Joshua Fletcher, also known as Anxiety Josh speaking about Productivity Anxiety around Christmas.
Lyn Romeo, Chief Social Worker for Adults will be joining us if you’re considering a career in Adult Social Care. www.adultsocialcare.co.uk
In the first of our series on End of Life Care Liz Pryor from the Anne Robson Trust will be here to talk about support that is available. www.annerobsontrust.org.uk
Jess will be telling us about Grief Awareness Week.
Plus we’ll be finding out about the Christmas Drive in Movies with Warwick from Skylight Cinema and Lucy from Cornwall Mind.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month’s show we speak to serving firefighter and Gratitude Games co-founder Mike Downard.
Dr. Zoe Williams and Robin Johnson from Visit Britain talk about ‘Days Out’ from the National Lottery to get us all outside for better mental health.
Jess has top tips to winter wellbeing and looking at the Menopause for Menopause Awareness Day.
We find out how domestic violence could be linked to Internet-connected devices such as smart speakers, security cameras, and fitness trackers that can be used by abusers to harm and exert control over their partners with Lisa King from Refuge UK.
Dr. Hilary Jones is back on the show making sure we’re looking after both our mental and physical health with support from Public Health England and will tell us about the latest phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aspacetospeakyourmind/message
On this month show we have Joanne Beannie who is a freelance photographer and is studying her Photography Degree at Truro college. Find her on Instagram at "allmyhildaladies"
We have Doug Russell, who is the Health and Safety Officer, for the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, talking about the increase in violence towards shopworkers
and Louise will be speaking about her journey surrounding Mental Health.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
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On this month's show we have GP and media medic Dr Hilary Jones who wants to teach the nation the importance of ‘self-care’ and also Kirsten Giles CEO of Medic Alert
Andre Radmall, who is a Psychotherapist and Life Coach who works with people facing change.
Social and Behavioural Psychologist Honey Lancaster-James talks about the need to support each other
Fiona Ballantine Dykes, Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Professional Standards Officer of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy tell us how therapy has been affected over the last 18 months
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/ and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/ More support at: www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
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This month Dr Martin Godfrey talks about about how NHS employees are experiencing poor mental health due to the pandemic and ways in which they can be helped.
We find out about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and its effect on our mental health
Cricket Commentator Henry Blowfled OBE and Dame Zandra Rhodes tell us how older people have coped with lockdown and how a new app can get people physically and mentally active.
Psychologist Dr. Sam Wass, from Channel 5's 'The Secret of 4 and 5 Year OIds' discusses how young children have been affected by the last 12 months, especially by not seeing older members of their family and how both age groups have found this, and the importance of reconnecting.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
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This month we have Jake Quickenden from X-Factor, I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Me and Hollyoaks speaking about his experiences around mental health.
We talk about being outdoors and how gardening can help us, as well as how different smells can affect our wellbeing and bring about positive moods.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
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This month we are looking at the things that we're going to take away from lockdown to improve our mental health,
plus as it's mental health awareness week from 10th - 16th May we will be sharing our thoughts on how we’re stepping up the fight for mental health.
There's the importance of taking breaks now we’re returning to workplaces and our busy lives with Actress and TV Presenter Donna Air,
tips to get a better night’s rest with sleep expert Natalie Pennicotte-Collier,
how we can incorporate Mindful shopping into our life with Chris Godderidge, Vice-President Mobile at Emarsys,
and a chat with Laurence Woodcock, Homelessness Recovery Supporter for Next Steps, at Cornwall Mind.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
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The Cornwall Mind Art Auction takes place from 16th-25th April 2021.
www.cornwallmind.auction
This month we look at the link between Creativity, Art and good mental health.
We speak to John Dyer from the John Dyer Art Gallery in Falmouth and Lucy Chappell from Cornwall Mind about the event.
We also chat with comedian Joe Lycett and Doc Martin actress Katherine Parkinson about their donations to the Art auction and their experiences around Mental Health.
And local artist Christopher Tate speaks about his artwork and how creativity helps him.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
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An Extra Space To Speak Your Mind on 26th March 2021 for Purple Day, raising awareness of Epilepsy. The helpline number for Epilepsy action is 0808 800 500.
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This month we're talking about "resilience" and how lockdown is continuing to affect people .
Jane talks to Ian about his experience of depression during lockdown.
We have a conversation around the taboo of Women's Health with Victoria Steele, Chief Superintendent Pharmacist at Lloyds Pharmacy.
Richard speaks with Dan about the mental health effects of Huntingdon's Disease.
https://justgiving.com/fundraising/hd28for28
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07kfjmr
Plus we have a chat about Mindfulness in Lockdown with Neil Shah, Chief De-Stressing Office at The Stress Management Society, London.
www.stress.org.uk/stressawarenessmonth
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/
(116 123)
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Time To Talk Day is Thursday 4th February 2021. The theme of this year is "the power of small".
https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/get-involved/time-talk-day
Max Pemberton, an author and Doctor talks to us about the "Better Health - Every Mind matters" campaign which Mind is supporting.
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
We have Specialist Nurse Caroline Harper discussing young people and their mental health, particularly in lockdown.
https://www.bupa.co.uk/mental-health
We also have Adrian who runs a cafe in Looe who is allowing people to buy tokens for others to have a free coffee and is setting up a monthly breakfast club, talking to Scott, about his journey around mental health for "Time To Talk Day".
Amanda Hudson from Life MOT talks about positive conversations,
www.lifemot.co.uk
Jerry and Amelie have their thoughts on Time To Talk Day, and Jess has a poem for us.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
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This month we learn how open spaces can help our mental health with Professor of Psychology, Jonathan Freeman
https://zenb.co.uk/pages/podcasts
We hear about how to improve our Digital Health with psychotherapist Zoe Aston and Dave Newton from Microsoft
www.instagram.com/yourmentalhealthworkout
We find out how dance can improve our mental health with Hayley Newton from the Salsa Bonita school in St Austell
https://www.facebook.com/SalsaBonitaStAustell
We also speak about how to tackle Cyber Bullying with Safeguarding expert, Charlotte Aynsley
And Amanda Hudson has her thoughts on the New Year, find out more at www.lifemot.co.uk
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
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On December the 8th to mark National Grief Awareness Week, sites around the UK lit up yellow to raise awareness about grief. The ASTSYM team went to the event in Kimberley Park in Falmouth to find out more. The event is an attempt hope to try and normalise grief and get people talking about this typically uncomfortable subject on a national platform. To find out more about Good Grief Trust you can go to thegoodgrieftrust.org
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This month Scott talks to Kathryn Smith about the use of Therapy Dogs;
https://sensoryproject.org/about-us/kath-smith/
www.assistancedogs.co.uk
and Gareth from the Truro Cats protection about the benefits to our mental health of owning pets.
www.cats.org.uk/cornwall
Jane speaks with Jacqui from Christians against poverty,
www.capuk.org
Jo is talking to Cornwall Christmas Box
www.cornwallchristmasbox.co.uk
and Amy Hagerty about Cornwall Christmas by local.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/883998285467961/
Amanda is discussing "5 ways to well-being"
www.lifemot.co.uk
and Jess has some thoughts about getting through what for all of us will be a very different Christmas.
“A Space to Speak Your Mind” is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind:
https://cornwallmind.org/what-we-do/community-minds/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity:
www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at:
www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
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This month with the new lockdown restrictions we have some practical ways to get through it and maintain good mental health.
We also have Stacie and Hayley from Quiet Connections https://quietconnections.co.uk/ on the show talking about social anxiety and loneliness.
There's also the Newquay Bluetits discussing the benefits of cold water swimming.
Amanda Hudson from Life MOT www.lifemot.co.uk speaks about Visualisation.
And we have the first interview with 18 year old Riley Jayne about her new song "Home This Christmas" raising money for Devon Mind and Cornwall Mind and how you can be in the music video, and we have an exclusive live play of her song. https://homethischristmas.co.uk/
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
More support at : www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
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This is a bonus podcast featuring a longer conversation with Hayley and Stacie from Quiet Connections discussing social anxiety, panic attacks and loneliness. www.quiet connections.co.uk A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
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It’s our one year anniversary and also World Mental Health Day so we are playing you some of the highlights from the last 12 months and reflecting on this important day in the mental health calendar. Find out more from Amanda Hudson at http://www.lifemot.co.uk If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
https://www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: https://www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
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On this month's show we have the first part in our series on Loneliness and Scott talks to Leoni Morris from The Connecting Lives Advocacy Support Service.
https://www.connectinglives-cornwall.org/ Jane has some practical advice on combatting loneliness.
Amanda Hudson from Life MOT talks about “getting lost”
https://lifemot.co.uk/
And we speak with Molly Hocking, winner of “The Voice” speaking about her own experiences around Mental Health with some tips she has for when she is performing.
We're also discussing Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD and have some practical tips if you experience it and you can find out more at :
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/about-sad/ If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
https://www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: https://www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
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This episode we talk about self-care. Amanda from LifeMOT talks about the importance of sleep and offers tips for a healthy sleep pattern. Jo talks to Jamie SupaSport SouthWest CIC about physical exercise. Richard talks to Lucy and Ian about The Big Rotary Cornish Coastal Path Challenge. Scott talked to Susan Douglass who is rowing from London to Land's End to raise money for Cornwall and Devon Mind and Jerry talked to Ben Frisby who is running 5K a day to fundraise for the Mental Health Foundation. There's poetry from the Cornwall Mind Creative Writing group and more...
Links
If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
https://www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: https://www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
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This episode we're talking about "Back to School/University/Work". We talk to teachers, parents and students about how they're feeling about returning and we'll have tips and advice to maintain good mental health in an unusually stressful beginning to academic year.
Amanda from LifeMOT will be telling us how having a routine can help us cope. Steve will be looking at how the news affects us.
Links
Returning to school after lockdown: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/returning-school-after-lockdown
Cornwall Council advice, helping your child feel OK about returning to school: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/32846793/helping-your-child-feel-ok-about-school.pdf
Latest advice from Falmouth University: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/latest-information-students-2020
Student Minds website: studentminds.org.uk
Falmouth and Exeter Students' Union: https://www.thesu.org.uk/
Positive News: https://www.positive.news/
If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
https://www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: https://www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
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As the lockdown measures and social distancing are easing in the UK, we felt the need to produce a special show addressing the anxiety that these changes can bring about. Richard and Jo present a special talking about the anxiety that this time of change can bring about and how to best maintain good mental health. We also interview counsellor and therapist Kevin Williams.
Please also consider donating to our Crowdfunder - we're trying to raise funds to build on the success of A Space to Speak Your Mind and ensure its long-term survival.
Links
Kevin's Website: https://kevinwilliamscounselling.com/
Our Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/a-space-to-speak-your-mind
If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
https://www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: https://www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
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This episode we talk about change and mental health. Change can be scary for everyone, even good change, and we're all dealing with a lot of change at the moment due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We talk to Jackie Ellis of Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change (CN4C) about positive changes, social prescribing and the work of CN4C. Steve talks about coping with a diagnosis of Parkinson's. Margaret from Cruse Bereavement Care talks about one of the biggest changes we ever have to cope with. We also launch our Crowdfunder - we're trying to raise funds to build on the success of A Space to Speak Your Mind and ensure its long-term survival.
Links
Our Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/a-space-to-speak-your-mind
Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change: https://www.cn4c.org.uk/
Cruse: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
https://www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: https://www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
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It's our tenth episode! To celebrate the show's a little different with a slightly retrospective feel, presented by Jerry. We're talking about the power of music for mental health, with an interview with Liz Eddy of Cornwall Music Service Trust. Richard and Jo have tips for coping with the lockdown easing, Jess recites a poem she has written and Scott performs a song...
Resources
Cornwall Music Service Trust Website
A short leaflet about coping with the lockdown changes courtesy of Pentreath Ltd: https://www.recoverycollegecornwall.org.uk/uploads/documents/Coming-Out-of-Lockdown.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1jW6P-EOKmPn66WesSWCvzQ61T80wAqxZmo2Ce3hmjUFBepjtZcOZdUxY
If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
https://www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: https://www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
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This episode we're talking about the link between good physical and good mental health. With interviews with Sporting Minds, and Volunteer Cornwall. There are more lockdown tips with Jo and Laura, Amanda tells us how you can burn calories with little movements and there's poetry, chat and more....
Links
Sporting Minds: sportingmindsuk.org
Volunteer Cornwall: https://www.volunteercornwall.org.uk/
If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
https://www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: https://www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
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Scott presents A Space to Speak Your Mind for the first time and we have a packed show, with Emma from Pentreath Ltd, a Cornish mental health charity getting people skills and helping them to find work, anxiety expert & psychotherapist Sarie Taylor, Adam from Man Down and more lockdown-coping tips from Jo and Laura. Amanda provides a short soundscape for mindfulness and Amelie talks us through some of her favourite podcasts to listen to
Resources Mentioned In The Show
Pentreath Ltd: https://pentreath.co.uk/
Sarie Taylor's Website: https://www.sarietaylor.com/
Find your local Man Down group: https://www.mandown-cornwall.co.uk/
If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
https://www.samaritans.org/ (116 123)
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/
and with the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity: https://www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
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This is an "A Space to Speak Your Mind" special in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and the decision by the government to enforce a lockdown. This time will be a difficult time for maintaining mental health for everyone. In this show, Richard, Jerry and Amelie discuss ways in which you can make sure you come through this difficult situation, with tips on how to structure your day and activities you can do to keep yourself in the best mental health.
A Space to Speak Your Mind is produced in collaboration with Cornwall Mind and the support of Cornwall Rural Community Charity.
Cornwall Mind: https://cornwallmind.org/
CRCC: https://www.cornwallrcc.org.uk/
If you are in mental health crisis you can contact the Samaritans at any time: https://www.samaritans.org/ tel: 116 123
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The theme this episode is relationships. Jerry is joined by new co-presenter, Jane, in the studio to discuss what relationships can mean for mental health. There's a report from Steve Hudson on the difficulties which having a speech impediment can bring to relationships. Our roving reporter, Jess, is out and about asking people what relationship means to them. A Space to Speak Your Mind crew member, Scott, recorded a song especially for the show and there's a round up of all the mental health news in Cornwall from Jo.
Links to some of the resources discussed in the show:
https://cornwallmind.org/
Time to Talk: https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/get-involved/get-involved-workplace/make-impact-your-workplace/mental-health-calendar/time-to-talk
http://cornwall.gov.uk/mentalhealthsurvey
If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
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This episode we're talking about new plans and change, in light of the new year. You've survived the seasonal period, but now what? The January Blues can be very real... Do you make New Year's resolutions or take part in pledges like "Dry January". Richard and Jerry discuss these topics and present reports about Get Set to Go with Cornwall MIND, Active Cornwall and the launch of the new Recovery College Cornwall. We'll be hearing the personal experience of Anthony Green, who is taking the Iron Man 2020 challenge this year. And Richard takes his very first yoga class.
Links to some of the resources discussed in the show:
https://www.recoverycollegecornwall.org.uk/
https://cornwallmind.org/
http://www.activecornwall.org/
If you need someone to talk to Samaritans are always on hand:
https://www.samaritans.org/
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December can be a difficult month for mental health. Expectations around Christmas and New Year, spending time with family, or feeling lonely can all cause problems. Richard and Amelie present a discussion about mental health over the holidays. Featuring interviews with Cornwall Samaritans, St. Ives Salvation Army, and new presenter Jess talks to people volunteering to improve their mental health.
https://www.samaritans.org/branches/truro/
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/st-ives
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Richard and Amelie listen to some listener feedback from the first show. There's a report and interview from our correspondent Steve, on the problems communicating with Parkinson's. An education theme with reports from Falmouth University students Emma, Ashleigh, Katriona and Caitlin on the Stepping Stones project they're running, Kevin talks to a pastoral carer at a school and Laura talks to Pete who had childhood trauma and his experiences of recovery. There's also mental health news from Jo, and a round up of events and resources around Cornwall for mental health. On top of all that there's chat from Richard and Amelie - how do we fit it all in?
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Richard and Amelie present the first ever "A Space to Speak Your Mind" on World Mental Health Awareness Day 2019. Featuring interviews with Brad and Gaz from Man Down, and Natasha Long from Your Voice as well as a round up of all the mental health news in Cornwall and chat and opinion from Richard and Amelie
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