Episodes
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24 April 2023: Birdsong, Support From Sight Scotland, & Making Sport Accessible
The Happy Hour is here and once again, Claire and Paulina bring you upbeat music, great conversations about sight loss and wellbeing, and Paulina shares a random scientific-ish fact about sensitivity to loud sounds, But first up, Allan hears from Frankie at British Blind Sport about their new training sessions to help organisations from across the private, public and 3rd sectors, make their sport and leisure activities accessible and inclusive for blind and partially sighted people of all ages. Paulina speaks with single mum Amanda and Sight Scotland’s Debbie, to hear how one, perfectly timed call helped Amanda get back on her feet. And finally, Andy Shipley returns with his latest Sensory Reflections. This month he wants us to listen out to more birdsong and also abstain from cutting grass!
10 April 2023: Kilts, Walks, Dating, & Insight Counselling
Time for a shot of happiness with the Happy Hour Show. And this week, Claire and Paulina are here to chat all things happiness and wellbeing, play you great music, and even share a unique Easter tradition that involves water balloons. But first up, David spoke with RNIB Kiltwalk Ambassador Shona Black about her preparations for the event and how you can get involved. Paulina chats with influencer, disability advocate and also qualified counsellor, Yahya Pandor, about how getting support could change our lives. And finally, Amelia talks with RNIB Connect Voices member Karen about getting back into dating after divorce and sight loss.
3 April 2023: Claire Sisk Joins The Happy Hour!
A round of applause and a big hip-hip-hooray for our new host! Yes, disability advocate and content creator Claire Sisk is joining Paulina on the Happy Hour. Together, they will continue to bring you that much needed weekly dose of music and chat about all things happiness and wellbeing. And this week, Amelia talks to a blind bride to be, Angharad, about the ups and downs of planning a wedding. Robert talks to Professor Richard Wiseman about fear, magic and smiling. And finally, David catches up with VI Personal Trainer Chris Fair to hear about his sight loss, his CrossFit journey and an upcoming documentary.