The podcast features Amy Campbell, who has worked at HL for 11 years, and is here to discuss her daughter Lola's diagnosis with leukemia. Amy talks about the timeline leading up to her daughter Lola's diagnosis, including initial symptoms, visits to the doctor and eventual diagnosis. Amy talks about how HL has supported her through this journey, and the emotional impact it had on her and her family. 

Amy also shares updates on Lola's recovery, and advice for other parents in similar situations. 

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HL’s Wellbeing network helps colleagues take care of their mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing by raising awareness, providing resources and making it easy, safe and comfortable for anyone seeking help for themselves or others. This podcast is hosted by Marc Davies and Sally Yu. 

The podcast explores a variety of topics and features colleagues from across the business to discuss topics as diverse as the impact of endometriosis, new parenthood, financial abuse and mental resilience.

In the latest episode Operational Risk & CASS Business Partnering Manager, Tom Barrington, shares his experience of managing grief in the workplace, particularly the importance of being honest with those around you and not being afraid to ask for support. 

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In the fifth episode of the HL Wellbeing Podcast, we talk to HL colleagues and Endometriosis Champions Urbi Suhan and Lauren Cole about their experiences with endometriosis. In the episode, Lauren and Urbi discuss:

• Their personal experiences of endometriosis
• How the condition effects a person’s day to day life
• Managing endometriosis in the workplace
• The resources available to anyone living with the condition

Some of the resources discussed during the episode:

Endometriosis Champions

About Us | Endometriosis UK

Endometriosis Support Group - Facebook

The HL Wellbeing Podcast is a colleague led podcast which explores a variety of topics related to mental, physical, financial and psychological wellbeing. The podcast is hosted by members of the Wellbeing Network and features colleagues from across the business who discuss their lived experience of specific issues related to wellbeing.

If you would like more information on the Wellbeing Network and the resources available to support you with your wellbeing, please visit the network’s SharePoint page.

This episode is hosted by Marc Davies (Wellbeing Network Committee Member). If you would like more information on the Wellbeing Network and the resources available to support you with your wellbeing, please visit the network’s SharePoint page. You can also access key support services through Help@hand - your total 360 health and wellbeing benefit.

If you have any questions or feedback about the podcast or would like to make suggestions about topics you would like to see covered in future episodes, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

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In the fourth episode of the HL Wellbeing Podcast we talk to Product Manager, Sam Watson, about managing his mental health over a decade long career at HL, and the impact of fatherhood on his professional and personal life. In the episode Sam talks about:

• His personal experience of mental health challenges over the course of his career.
• His experiences of becoming a father.
• Balancing parenting and building his career.
• The importance of having a manager and workplace that supports colleagues through good and bad times.

The HL Wellbeing Podcast is a colleague led podcast which explores a variety of topics related to mental, physical, financial and psychological wellbeing. The podcast is hosted by members of the Wellbeing Network and features colleagues from across the business to discuss their lived experience of specific issues relating to wellbeing.

If you would like more information on the Wellbeing Network and the resources available to support you with your wellbeing, please visit the network’s SharePoint page.

This episode is hosted by Sally Yu (Co-Chair of the Wellbeing Network) and Marc Davies (Network Member). If you would like more information on the Wellbeing Network and the resources available to support you with your wellbeing, please visit the network’s SharePoint page.

If you have any questions or feedback about the podcast or would like to make suggestions about topics you would like to see covered in future episodes, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

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In the third episode of the HL Wellbeing Podcast, we talk to HL’s Head of Proposition & Market Research, Kat Patton, about the joys and struggles of motherhood, as well as balancing parenting with a meaningful career in Financial Services. In the episode, Kat talks about:

• Her initial decision to become a mum and how that has shaped her life since.
• Her early experiences of balancing parenthood and work life.
• Parenting through the pandemic.
• The importance of having a manager and workplace that supports parents.

The HL Wellbeing Podcast is a colleague led podcast which explores a variety of topics related to mental, physical, financial and psychological wellbeing. The podcast is hosted by members of the Wellbeing Network and features colleagues from across the business to discuss their lived experience of specific issues relating to wellbeing.

If you would like more information on the Wellbeing Network and the resources available to support you with your wellbeing, please visit the network’s SharePoint page.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This episode is hosted by Sally Yu (Co-Chair of the Wellbeing Network) and Marc Davies (Network Member). If you would like more information on the Wellbeing Network and the resources available to support you with your wellbeing, please visit the network’s SharePoint page.

If you have any questions or feedback about the podcast or would like to make suggestions about topics you would like to see covered in future episodes, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

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In the second episode of the HL Wellbeing Podcast we speak with HL's Head of Personal Finance, Sarah Coles and the CEO of our partner charity of the year Fear-Less, Claire Marshall on the topic of Financial Abuse. In this episode we discuss:

• Sarah's personal history with financial abuse.
• How financial abuse fits into the broader category of domestic abuse.
• The work of our charity partner of the year Fear-Less.
• How colleagues can get involved and support the charity.

Links to resources discussed during the episode:

Fear-Less, our charity partner of the year: https://www.fear-less.org.uk/

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Surviving Economic Abuse: https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/

Trigger warning: Some of the topics discussed in this episode are distressing so listener discretion is advised.

This episode is hosted by the HL Wellbeing Network. If you would like more information on the Network and the resources available to support you with your wellbeing, please visit the network’s SharePoint page. If you have any questions or feedback about the podcast or would like to make suggestions about topics you would like to see covered in future episodes, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

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In our first episode, we spoke to HL’s former Client Director, Ian Hunter, on the topic of mental resilience in the workplace. Ian started out on the Investment Helpdesk at HL in the mid-90s, eventually becoming a director. In this episode, Ian discusses:

• His early life and career at HL
• His progression through the business and the challenges he experienced
• His experience of the pandemic and how it affected his mental health
• The qualities and values which helped him the most during his time at HL

This episode is hosted by Sally Yu (Co-Chair of the Wellbeing Network) and Marc Davies (Network Member). If you would like more information on the Wellbeing Network and the resources available to support you with your wellbeing, please visit the network’s SharePoint page.

If you have any questions or feedback about the podcast or would like to make suggestions about topics you would like to see covered in future episodes, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

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