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29 January 2024: Science, Mental Health, Farming, & TV Chef Dean Edwards
This week a new collaboration encourages young blind and partially sighted people to talk about mental health whilst getting to experience a working farm, a fun science camp opportunity for the younger kiddos, and Paulina gets tips for how to use canned food to create nutritious meals from TV Chef Dean Edwards. Plus, Claire and Paulina get a fit of giggles over a weird 15th Century fashion trend.
22 January 2024: Get Active, Self-Help Book Titles, & Chat With Dr Stuart Gore
We hear about an event in Glasgow which will focus on getting a bit more active, Amelia chats with Dr Stuart Gore a blind counselling Psychologist and lecturer, and Paulina takes a look at the RNIB Library shelves for the best new release in self-help titles. Plus a very random news story leaves Claire bewildered.
15 January 2024: Support Your Wellbeing This Blue Monday!
This week: Allan takes to the ring to try some curling, Paulina chats with Sue Ryder charity about finding support when you are grieving the loss of a loved one, and since it's Blue Monday, the so-called most depressing day of January, we’re sharing some tips on how to manage anxiety and also give you some suggestions for nature immersion.
8 January 2024: Sounds Of Nature, Body Scan, & a Sight Loss Story
On the show this week: Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion takes a look back at a year of sounds in nature, Natalie will share her story of sight loss, and we’ll also learn how to do a body scan from Amelia. Plus, as always, plenty of good music and random chat with Claire and Paulina.
1 January 2024: A Look Back at 2023 Pt 2
We continue our Look Back at 2023 as we highlight some more good features from last year including mindfulness tips with Amanda Hawkins, sleep tips for winter, a book recommendation, and conversation with Yahya Pandor from Insight Counselling.
28 December 2023: A Look Back at 2023 Pt 1
We're looking back at some of our best wellbeing features and interviews from last year like shortcuts to happiness with Chris Simpson, a breathing exercise with Kim Jaye, a delicious sweet recipe, and that fab interview Claire did with Lee Murray from pop-group Let Loose!
18 December 2023: Festive Special!
Happy Holidays! On our festive special this week: a lovely slow cooked pork joint recipe from Kim Jaye, Matthew Eaves from RNIB’s counselling team shares tips for managing loneliness over the holidays, pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick offers advice for the festive break and finally Chris Simpson will tell us how to manage burnout. Plus, lots of festive music and chat!
11 December 2023: A Festive Recipe, ECLO Room Update, & Medical Chat
We'll hear about an upgrade to Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) room at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, which is making eye clinic appointments more friendly and relaxing for visually impaired children and their parents. Kim Jaye will share a special festive recipe with us today, and some stomach bug advice from pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick!
4 December 2023: Accessible Outdoor Spaces, Family Histories With Linda, & Owls!
We hear about research into making green and blue spaces more accessible in Oxfordshire, Andy Shipley returns with his final Sensory Reflections of the year as we learn about the most common owls in Britain. Paulina chats with Linda Gough about writing family histories and hears an unbelievable story that may or may not involve Charlie Chaplin! Plus, some festive chat as Claire and Paulina discuss top Christmas tree trends.
27 November 2023: Accessible Eye Care, Step Change Studios & Running The London Marathon
Today we hear from Natassia about her first time running the London Marathon and why she chose to join Team RNIB, Hubert is going to tell us about a new inclusive eye care service in London, and Amelia chats with Step Change Studios about their Strictly-inspired dance competition. Plus, we get a bit festive as Claire and Paulina discuss when is the best time to put up your Christmas decorations!