With many leisure and hospitality services opening up soon, what are you looking forward to doing? Or are you apprehensive about the changes?

Tune in to hear about John's hair and Danny's solitary social outings as we ease you into the day with gentle chat and an Early Brew.

What's in a handshake? Will it survive the current restrictions? And what happens when old and new handshakes collide (or fail to connect!)?

We also reflect on our radio interview where we talked about supporting children and young people's mental health during lockdown.

Tune in and let us ease you into the morning, whether it's for your early brew, commute or run.

Have a great day, everyone!  

Humour is often underappreciated in counselling and psychotherapy, but, as an intrinsic part of human nature, can be so helpful. Whilst a lot of difficult emotions and themes are shared in counselling, it's important to allow room for humour as a part of our shared experience. In this episode we discuss 'survival' humour and the benefits of laughter, particularly in relation to service personnel. From Laurel and Hardy to Tim Vine and Ricky Gervais, we also talk about our favourite comedians and what they mean to us.

This morning we share our Father's Day experiences and reflect on Stonehenge and our favourite yoga positions. We also hear the terrifying tale of how the local wildlife disrupted Danny's beauty sleep, and enjoy a couple of John's Dad jokes!

Grab a brew and enjoy today's chat about Dame Vera Lynn and the £1bn to be spent on children's education as a result of lockdown.

Plus home schooling, breakfast banquets and a positive message to carry into the day.

From the Moscow State Circus to becoming a counsellor. Today John plays host as we delve into Danny's life and the experiences that shaped his views and values. From Eagle-Eyed Action Man impressions to Tolstoy and everything (?) in between!  We hope you enjoy this episode.  In case you missed it, please check out Episode 6, where roles are reversed and John shares his story.  

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Grab a brew and let us gently ease you into the day. 

In this first early morning show we talk about Marcus Rashford and school meal vouchers, Bob the Cat who inspired a book series and film, homelessness and the need to look after each other as we come out of lockdown.

Have a good day, everyone.

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It's Loneliness Awareness Week in the UK. 

Today's discussion includes loneliness, acts of kindness and positive ways to connect with friends and family. 

Be warned, you will also hear some awful jokes, the perils of reversing your trolley up a one way supermarket aisle, and an outbreak of the giggles!

We're all aware of the merits of having a positive mental attitude, but are there any downsides? What if you can't begin to feel positive in this moment? Here John and Danny discuss positivity,  visualisation, John's experience with an insensitive counsellor, and life's simple pleasures (including Danny's morning coffee ritual). Please subscribe and find us on Facebook, Instagram and Spotify. . https://www.facebook.com/goodguysjohnanddanny https://www.instagram.com/good_guys_john_and_danny/ https://www.facebook.com/UKTherapyOnline/ https://www.facebook.com/Forte-Counselling-104771224264340

Today we discuss people who have influenced our approach to counselling, how our professional and personal lives are intertwined, and day-to-day opportunities to learn and grow.