Jack Williamson is the CEO and Founder of Music and You, an organisation which works to support and strengthen the mental health and well-being of the wider music community. He’s a coach, therapist and has recently released his new book, the brilliantly titled The Shitty Committee. 
Find out more about Jack 
Buy Jack's book here
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Getting help
Find more information on mental health helplines here
For information about private online counselling and therapists visit counselling-directory.org.uk
If you need to speak to someone immediately, the Samaritans are available 24-hours a day on 116 123 and you can also email jo@samaritans.org
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91. Jack Williamson - I am. I have

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For the final episode of season two, we are sharing five exercises to help you feel more empowered, following on from last week’s conversation on empowerment. Make sure you have a pen and paper handy and let us know how you get on!

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Empowerment: The Exhale

Today is our last conversation of season two and we’re ending on a high with a discussion about empowerment. Join me and my brilliant guests, coach Aaron McCarthy and advocate Laura Mathias, as we explore what empowerment truly means, the power of community and what helps us feel empowered as we navigate this thing called life. 


Learn more about Aaron McCarthy.
Learn more about Laura.
Identify your core values.

Find out how empowerment coaching can help.

Empowerment: Finding What Works

This week we’re inviting you to take some time to relax. Yoga teacher Sarah Wheeler, our guest from last week’s conversation on trauma is sharing a calming yoga nidra practice with us. Get yourself comfortable, turn away from any distractions, and enjoy.
Note: Please do not listen while driving.
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Learn more about yoga nidra.
Find a yoga therapist.

Coping with Trauma: The Exhale

In today’s episode, we’re exploring the topic of trauma - what it is, how it can affect us and what can help us cope. With this in mind, please listen with care as we do discuss sensitive topics. 
Learn more about how trauma works (including the helpful library analogy), different therapies that can support from EMDR to yoga nidra, and the importance of connection and vulnerability.
Learn more about trauma and EMDR.
Connect with Sarah and pick up her books.
Connect with Joe.
Find a wellness professional near you.


Coping with Trauma: Finding What Works

This week we’re taking a moment to digest last week’s conversation on food and mood. From how you start your day to the way food makes you feel, answer the questions shared here to explore your personal link between food and mood.

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91. Jack Williamson - I am. I have

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