In this episode, I reflect on Loneliness Awareness Week, explore what missing a moment reveals about the wider conversation on loneliness and mental health, and share simple ways to stay connected.

Contacts below

The Marmalade Trust https://www.marmaladetrust.org/

Home | Loneliness Awareness Week

Empty Chairs Empty Chairs

Meet up https://www.meetup.com/

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As always I would love to hear your comments/thoughts on loneliness.  If you wish to remain anonymous, please say so in your email.

Don’t forget the random word in comments. If you know you know.

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Counselling Website: www.bloomcounselling.co.uk

#loneliness      #lonely   #lonelinessawarenessweek          #samaritans

In this episode, I step into "The Strike Box" — where women come together, to fight loneliness and create a unique, supportive space.

Exploring what it means to put the gloves on, show up, and connect, and reminding us while life can hit hard, we don’t have to take those punches alone.

Find out more about the Strike Box gym at Northampton Ladies only boxing workout

Facebook Strike Box Northampton | Northampton | Facebook

Instagram Strike Box Northampton (@strikeboxnorthampton) Instagram photos and videos

As always I would love to hear your comments/thoughts on loneliness.  If you wish to remain anonymous, please say so in your email.

Contact me on email: [email protected]

Counselling Website: www.bloomcounselling.co.uk

#loneliness      #lonely    #samaritans    #ladiesfitness  #gym

In this episode, I dive into a hands-on pottery session and chat with the talented potters at Dassett Pottery in Fenny Compton about their craft and insights.

Find out more about the studio at Dassett Pottery | Clay Club & Ceramics Studio

Or visit their social media  Dassett Pottery Clay Club | Facebook and   Catherine (@dassett_pottery)  Instagram

As always I would love to hear your comments/thoughts on loneliness.  If you wish to remain anonymous, please sayso in your email.

Contact me on email: [email protected]

Counselling Website: www.bloomcounselling.co.uk

#loneliness    #pottery    #lonely  #Fenny Compton            #samaritans

Trigger warning – suicide mentioned

In this episode I visit the Empty Chairs initiative and to meet some people who attended.

Find out more about Empty Chairs at https://emptychairs.org.uk/

As always I would love to hear your comments/thoughts on loneliness.  If you wish to remain anonymous, please sayso in your email.

Contact me on email: [email protected]

Counselling Website: www.bloomcounselling.co.uk

#loneliness      #empty chairs          

#samaritans    #lonely

In this episode I explore painting by attending some paint and sip sessions and painting my own versions of existing classic paintings and meeting people there.

As always I would love to hear your comments/thoughts on loneliness.  If you wish to remain anonymous, please sayso in your email.

Contact me on email: [email protected]

Counselling Website: www.bloomcounselling.co.uk

#loneliness

In this episode I visit some Chatty Cafés, talking to people who come to chat and find out how Chatty Cafes have helped them.

Find out more about the Chatty Café Scheme at ChattyCafe Scheme UK – Chatty Cafe Scheme UK

For more information about  Signpost Wellbeing group contact 07459055150 or email at [email protected] or visit their website  https://www.signpostwellbeing.com

For more information on the Bradlaugh Fields and Barn contact Karen Watkins on 07561636832 or [email protected]

As always I would love to hear your comments/thoughts on loneliness.  If you wish to remain anonymous, please sayso in your email.

Contact me on email: [email protected]

Counselling Website: www.bloomcounselling.co.uk

In this episode I visit Northampton Loneliness project, join me in chatting to its members and founder, Jayk tells me about the project and their experiences of loneliness.

As always I would love to hear your comments/thoughts on loneliness.  If you wish to remain anonymous, please say so in your email.

Contact me on email: [email protected]

Counselling Website: www.bloomcounselling.co.uk

#loneliness

Contact Jayk at Northampton Loneliness Project on Instagram @northamptonlonelinessproject

Check out Kieran’s new single and music @kstowellmusic on Instagram

Northampton Loneliness Project Records @records.nlp on Instagram

In this episode I explore loneliness and grief at Christmas and offer some tips to get through the holiday season.  There is also a guided meditation for grief and loss.

I would love to hear your comments/thoughts on loneliness. If you wish to remain anonymous, please say so in your email.

Contact me at email: [email protected]

Counselling Website: www.bloomcounselling.co.uk

#loneliness

I’m Ish, a qualified counsellor and corporate professional and my personal experiences and academic research on loneliness inspired this podcast.

Many people avoid admitting they feel lonely. My aim is to normalise conversations about loneliness and share experiences and strategies that can help us alleviate it.

I would love to hear your comments/thoughts on loneliness. If you wish remain anonymous, please say so in your email.

Contact me on email: [email protected]

Counselling Website: www.bloomcounselling.co.uk

#loneliness