New month, new self-help book title spotlight.

And today, we’re mixing things up a bit as we focus on two titles from Norwegian explorer and author Erling Kagge.

The first title is his more philosophical release, Silence: In the Age of Noise, whilst the second one is focused on travel and exploration, The North Pole the history of an obsession.

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Joining us on the Happy Hour again is a sight impaired chef Kim Jaye.

And this time around Kim brings out a classic recipe that's a real crowd-pleaser, the humble carrot cake.

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On The Happy Hour this week, we're chatting about breaking bad habits and behaviours in our lives.

Whether it’s giving up smoking, overeating on junk food, or excessive social media scrolling, or something else. These habits can be hard to brush off, yet the almost automatic way in which we reach for them can have negative impact on our mental and physical health.

For this month's Off The Mat Chat, yoga teacher Dawn Blezard tells us what yoga sutras say about breaking these habits or addictions and discusses some first steps we can take to change them.

You can find out more about Dawn by searching for "Pathway Yoga with Dawn" on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. 

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Gary Williamson is a professional photographer that often shares his amazing black and white snaps online.

Gary joined Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew to chat about photography and how he can still pursue his passion despite being registered blind.

You can find Gary on Instagram @swirly_magnolia

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Joining us on the Happy Hour again is a sight impaired chef Kim Jaye.

And this time around Kim takes a classic recipe and adds an Indian twist. Delicious, and perfect to prep ahead for a sunny picnic this summer.

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BBQ season is here! And with many of us heading into our gardens to enjoy some al fresco dining, new research shows that this summer it’s back to BBQ basics with a more paired down menu.

Joining us on the Happy Hour to share his insight into the latest BBQ trends is  England cricket legend turned grill school owner and chef, Matthew “Hoggy” Hoggard.

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A new survey shows that nine in ten UK adults admit that they experience regular forgetful moments. This might include simple things like losing our phones or forgetting why we entered a room.

Joining us on the Happy Hour to share his best advice to help sharpen our focus is Dr Amir Khan. 

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We’re looking at heart health today, as new research from British Heart Foundation shows that a rise in the rate and number of deaths in working-age adults aged 20-64 from cardiovascular disease in the UK. 

Joining Paulina Kuchorew on the Happy Hour to discuss the findings is Julie Ward, a Senior Cardiac Nurse from the British Heart Foundation.

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You’ve heart us say it again and again, spending time outdoors can be a great way of boosting not just your physical wellbeing but also mental wellbeing.

Well, today, we’re chatting with a charity that is supporting those living with a disability in Yorkshire, to access and enjoy the countryside.

Joining Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew to tell us more about what they offer is Tom Marsh Countryside Activities Officer, and Communications Officer Rachel Gregory, from Open Country.

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Around 14 million UK adults have sought mental health support in the last five years, with a third say accessing support through the NHS was ‘difficult’, with long waiting times, lack of local services or frustration with not knowing what kind of therapist was right for them, impacting care.

Joining Paulina Kuchorew on the Happy Hour to discuss these figures is Mahin Hamidi, a registered therapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

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