The Mindful Wellbeing Podcast

Our third episode of Season 4 is with the wonderful Hannah Àjàlá!

In this episode, Hannah shares her journey from humble beginnings, to becoming an award-winning Journalist, Broadcaster and Community Builder of We Are Black Journos.

Nicola is delighted to shine a light on journalism and the importance of diversity in media with Hannah, our expert guest.

Topics include representation, creativity, mental health, aligning with our values, and so much more!

To learn about Hannah's work, see links below:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thisishannahajala.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareblackjournos

Enjoy! 🎧🔊

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Our second episode of Season 4 is with the wonderful Parul Singh!

It's World Autism Acceptance Week and Nicola is delighted to shine a light on neurodiversity with our expert guest.

Parul is the founder of Parallel Minds (a neurodiversity consultancy) and is an advocate of neuro-inclusion in the workplace and beyond.

In this episode, Parul shares her lived experiences of dual diagnoses of Autism and ADHD (AuDHD) whilst shining a light on neurodiversity in all forms.

Topics include diagnosis, therapy, wellbeing, intersectionality, navigating the workplace, and so much more!

To learn about Parul's work, see links below:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.parallelminds.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parul-parellelminds

Enjoy! 🎧🔊

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Our first episode of Season 4 features Sam Adams, a renowned Life & Breath Coach!

Nicola talks with Sam about her unique journey, and how she navigates through life's ups and downs with breathwork and nervous system regulation. This has sparked Sam's passion to transform the lives of many others with breathwork and human optimisation.

We also practise simple breathing activities, discuss the importance of diverse representation in wellbeing spaces, and so much more!

To learn about Sam's work, see links below:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sam-adams.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samadamscoach

Enjoy! 🎧🔊

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Welcome to Season 4 of the Mindful Wellbeing Podcast!

This season, your host Nicola Harvey, will be joined by guests Sam Adams, Hannah Àjàlá and Parul Singh.

Each episode will discuss a range of topics with inspirational role models who are all creating a difference in their communities and beyond.

We'll also be pausing to practise mindfulness activities (optional) and exploring ways to weave mindful wellbeing into our daily lives to support mental health and wellbeing.

See you soon for our first episode of the new season.

Be well x

www.harveyheals.com

It's the Season Finale of the Mindful Wellbeing Podcast!

This episode features guests: Shahana Knight, Mo Kanjilal, Dr Connie Kerali, Indie Foolheea, and Silvie Koana; sharing helpful insights from their original episodes in Season 3.

Our host, Nicola also reflects on this year's World Mental Health Day, and the importance of raising awareness all year round.

To learn more about each of our inspirational guests, check out their full episode in Season 3, including the show notes.

Big thanks again to the guests and listeners of Season 3 of the MWB Podcast!

Stay tuned for Season 4! 🙌🏾

Enjoy! 🎙️🔊

www.harveyheals.com/podcast

#worldmentalhealthday  #WMHD  #mentalhealthmatters #helloyellow #mindfulwellbeing

This episode features Silvie Koanda, the Co-Founder of Sound Waves Foundation - a charity which supports and empowers deaf children. Silvie is also a Picture Editor at the Economist.

Nicola talks with Silvie about her unique journey of being a mum with two deaf children who were originally born with hearing. This has fuelled Silvie's passion for starting her own charity to promote deaf inclusion.

We also discuss the importance of accessibility, the impact on mental health in the deaf community, diverse representation, and so much more!

To learn more about Silvie's brilliant work, see link below:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.soundwavesfoundation.org

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sound_waves_foundation

And for further resources from NDCS and Twinkl Education, see below:

National Deaf Children's Society:

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/advice-and-support/all-advice-and-support-topics

Twinkl Deaf and Hearing Loss Resources:

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/send-inclusion-teaching-resources/specific-learning-difficulty-areas-of-need-primary-send-inclusion-key-stage-1/hearing-impairment-areas-of-need-primary-send-inclusion-teaching-resources

Enjoy! 🎧🔊

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This episode features Shahana Knight - a Childhood Trauma & Behaviour Specialist, Author and Founder of TPC Therapy Ltd.

Nicola talks with Shahana about the childhood experiences that fuelled her passion for working with children using trauma-informed approaches.

We also discuss the importance of using empowering language, creating therapeutic classrooms, building authentic relationships with children, and so much more! 

To learn more about Shahana's brilliant work, see the links below:

Website: ⁠⁠www.tpctherapy.co.uk⁠⁠

Therapeutic Classrooms: ⁠www.therapeuticclassrooms.co.uk⁠

YouTube:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tpctherapeuticclassrooms⁠ 

Book: 'The Therapeutic School Approach' - available from Routledge Publishers and where books are sold.

Enjoy! 🎧🔊

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And to find out more about your podcast host, Nicola Harvey, go to: www.harveyheals.com/meetnicola

This episode features Indie Foolheea - a Yoga and Ayurveda Practitioner, specialising in holistic wellness to support healing.

Nicola Harvey talks with Indie about the ancient practice of yoga, connecting with her roots, and Indie's pursuit to diversify wellness spaces.

We also explore cultural appropriation in a commercialised world, the importance of authenticity, and so much more!

To connect with Indie Foolheea, see the links below:

web: https://www.indiewellness.co.uk

instagram: @indie.wellness

Enjoy!

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And to find out more about your podcast host, Nicola Harvey, go to: www.harveyheals.com/meetnicola

This episode features Mindful Wellbeing Podcast host, Nicola Harvey, sharing insights to help reduce Summer Anxiety.

Nicola provides an introduction to anxiety in connection to the summer season. She also shares mindfulness-based techniques like the 333 Grounding Technique and Dr Dalton-Smith's Seven ways of Rest.

The episode features clips of guests from Season One with helpful guidance from Akila Richards and Dr Jade Adams-White.

Whilst this recording provides supportive strategies, if you are experiencing anxiety and have concerns, please seek professional guidance for support.

Be well x

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And to find out more about your podcast host, Nicola Harvey, go to: www.harveyheals.com/meetnicola

This episode features Dr Connie Kerali - a Medical Doctor (GP), Coach, and Clinical Hypnotherapist.

Nicola Harvey, talks with Dr Connie about her pursuit to silence shame by practising empathy, vulnerability, and owning her story.

In this heartfelt episode, Dr Connie shares her journey of shame resilience, and why she has started a movement (Mission 100K) to empower others to do the same.

To connect with Dr Connie Kerali, see the links below:

web: https://www.drconniekerali.com

social media: @drconniekerali

** TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains lived experience of violence against women. Please listen with due care **

If you are impacted by this discussion, please take care, and see the following links (UK-based) for support and guidance:

https://www.ncdv.org.uk/domestic-abuse-help

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk

https://www.survivorsuk.org

https://thesurvivorstrust.org

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And to find out more about your podcast host, Nicola Harvey, go to: www.harveyheals.com/meetnicola