By Your Own Place's Advisory Board
The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.
Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau and special guest Dannie discuss what it's like being in care and what that looks like from the inside-out. As well as the after effects.
*Content warning* This podcast contains discussion of experiences within the realms of care; There are links below if you are currently seeking support.
For more information visit our website: www.yourownplace.org.uk
To get in touch, suggest topics or comment, please email us at [email protected]
For more information about Your Own Place's Advisory Board: www.yourownplace.org.uk/yopab
For information about the Cost of Living Support event;
Other helpful links/numbers:
a national user led charity aimed at improving the lives of care leavers of all age: Careleavers
In this episode Beau, Gary, Jordan and special guests; Mike and Bianca (from YOP), discuss what it's like at a Food Bank and what to expect when using one.
In part 2 we have our own experiences of food banks and a special interview with Hannah from The Trussell Trust.
For more information about Your Own Place: www.yourownplace.org.uk
For more information about Your Own Place's Advisory Board: www.yourownplace.org.uk/yopab
For information about Cost of Living Support: www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport
Other helpful links/numbers:
Foodbank website: https://norwich.foodbank.org.uk
Foodbank handles: @norwichfoodbank
Food donating app : https://www.bankthefood.org/downloadapp/
In this episode Beau, Gary, Jordan and special guests; Mike and Bianca (from YOP), discuss what it's like at a Food Bank and what to expect when using one.
In part 2 we have our own experiences of food banks and a special interview with Hannah from The Trussell Trust.
For more information about Your Own Place: www.yourownplace.org.uk
For more information about Your Own Place's Advisory Board: www.yourownplace.org.uk/yopab
For information about Cost of Living Support: www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport
Other helpful links/numbers:
Foodbank website: https://norwich.foodbank.org.uk
Foodbank handles: @norwichfoodbank
Food donating app : https://www.bankthefood.org/downloadapp/
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In this episode Beau, Gary, Jordan and special guests; Mike and Bianca (from YOP), discuss what it's like at a Food Bank and what to expect when using one.
In part 2 we have our own experiences of food banks and a special interview with Hannah from The Trussel Trust.
For more information about Your Own Place: www.yourownplace.org.uk
For more information about Your Own Place's Advisory Board: www.yourownplace.org.uk/yopab
For information about Cost of Living Support: www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport
Other helpful links/numbers:
Foodbank website: https://norwich.foodbank.org.uk/
Foodbank handles: @norwichfoodbank
Food donating app : https://www.bankthefood.org/downloadapp/
Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau, Gary, Jordan and special guest Leah discuss their research into and recommendations for supporting mental health at work and in training.
*Content warning* This podcast contains discussion of mental health experiences and recommendations for how workplaces and training organisations can make adaptations to better support wellbeing and people with mental health conditions
Please read more about the research project and the recommendations! Watch the beautiful and informative videos here: Workplace + Training
For more information about Your Own Place: www.yourownplace.org.uk
For more information about Your Own Place's Advisory Board: www.yourownplace.org.uk/yopab
For information about Cost of Living Support: www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport
To get in touch, suggest topics or comment, please email us at [email protected]
Other helpful links/numbers:
Samaritans: www.samaritans.org - phone number: 116 123
CALM helpline: https://www.thecalmzone.net/ - phone number: 0800 58 58 58
Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/ - phone number: 03444 775 774 - text line: 07537 416 905
The Mix: https://www.themix.org.uk/
Papyrus: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
NHS 111 - option 2: information about this here
Shout text support service: https://giveusashout.org/ - text line: 85258
Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau, Gary, Jordan and special guest Leah discuss their experiences with mental health services, charities and support lines, and share their learnings and tips about how they access support and manage their wellbeing.
This short clip is bonus content + was edited from the original episode as it was very long! Listen to the full episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JCTFayuXuzb
*Content warning* This podcast contains discussion of mental health experiences, domestic abuse, alcohol dependency, and struggling to access support. It is also important to note that the podcasters are discussing their own experiences, and these do not represent mental health services as a whole.
Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau, Gary, Jordan and special guest Leah discuss their experiences with mental health services, charities and support lines, and share their learnings and tips about how they access support and manage their wellbeing.
*Content warning* This podcast contains discussion of mental health experiences, domestic abuse, alcohol dependency, and struggling to access support. It is also important to note that the podcasters are discussing their own experiences, and these do not represent mental health services as a whole.
For more information about Your Own Place: www.yourownplace.org.uk
For more information about Your Own Place's Advisory Board: www.yourownplace.org.uk/yopab
For information about Cost of Living Support: www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport
To get in touch, suggest topics or comment, please email us at [email protected]
Links to other things mentioned in this episode:
Samaritans: www.samaritans.org - phone number: 116 123
Mind Rest Hub: https://restnorwich.co.uk/ (or search for wellbeing hubs near you)
Rethink Information line (for signposting, advocacy): for website click here - phone number: 0808 801 0525
Equal Lives Advocacy: https://www.equallives.org.uk/advocacy
Mind Routes Employment Service: for website/leaflet with info click here
Shaw Trust: https://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/what-we-do/#employability-and-skills
NHS National Services/Find out about your local mental health services: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
Other helpful links/numbers:
CALM helpline: https://www.thecalmzone.net/ - phone number: 0800 58 58 58
Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/ - phone number: 03444 775 774 - text line: 07537 416 905
Ask Lily Loneliness service: https://asklily.org.uk/kb5/westnorfolk/cd/about.page
The Mix: https://www.themix.org.uk/
Papyrus: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
NHS 111 - option 2: information about this here
Shout text support service: https://giveusashout.org/ - text line: 85258
Eating Matters: https://eatingmatters.org.uk/
MAP Counselling: https://www.map.uk.net/
News items
Sniffing other people's sweat can help to reduce anxiety: https://news.sky.com/story/sniffing-other-peoples-sweat-can-help-treat-social-anxiety-study-suggests-12842747
Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau, Gary and Jordan find out more about Loan Sharks in a brilliant interview with Cath Wohlers, LIASE Manager from England's Illegal Money Lending Team.
For more information about Your Own Place: www.yourownplace.org.uk
For information about Cost of Living Support: www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport
To get in touch, suggest topics or comment, please email us at [email protected]
Links to other things mentioned in this episode:
Stop Loan Sharks/Illegal Money Lending Team England: https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/ and find them on Twitter and Instagram too!
Also, here are the details to get in touch with the Illegal Money Lending Team: Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0300 555 2222
Could you spot a loan shark? Introductory Training: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/illegal-money-lending-introductory-training-1478579
StepChange: https://www.stepchange.org/
DIAL: https://www.dial-greatyarmouth.org.uk/
Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Christians Against Poverty: https://capuk.org/
Other helpful links:
Energy Saving Trust: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/
News items
Energy bills support coming to an end: https://www.gov.uk/get-help-energy-bills/getting-discount-energy-bill
Cost of Living payments update: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-8-million-families-in-the-uk-to-receive-new-cost-of-living-payment-this-spring
Meatball Student story from The Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/student-pleads-resit-test-after-29506065
Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau, Gary and Jordan talk about debt, APR and interest, and Gary interviews Leah about her experiences with debt.
For more information about Your Own Place: www.yourownplace.org.uk
For information about Cost of Living Support: www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport
To get in touch, suggest topics or comment, please email Emily at [email protected]
Links to other things mentioned in this episode:
Helpful resources
Money Saving Expert Snowballing Technique Video (Yahoo article with video)
StepChange: https://www.stepchange.org/
APR + Interest: https://www.barclays.co.uk/loans/what-does-apr-mean/
News items
Martin Lewis charity survey: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/dec/06/martin-lewis-charity-highlights-mental-toll-of-cost-of-living-crisis#:~:text=The%20Money%20and%20Mental%20Health,the%20rising%20cost%20of%20living.
Woman chased by badger: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/woman-chased-vicious-badger-drops-29251153
Forced meter suspension will last for six weeks: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64653228
UK lenders fear spike in mortgage defaults...: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/jan/19/uk-lenders-fear-spike-in-mortgage-defaults-as-cost-of-living-hits-home#:~:text=The%20Resolution%20Foundation%20thinktank%20said,base%20rate%20since%20December%202022.
Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau, Gary and Jordan talk about some top energy savings tips and how well they work for them.
For more information about Your Own Place: www.yourownplace.org.uk
For information about Cost of Living Support: www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport
To get in touch, suggest topics or comment, please email Emily at [email protected]
Links to other things mentioned in this episode:
Energy Saving Trust: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/
Joy of Food: https://asklily.org.uk/kb5/westnorfolk/cd/service.page?id=x0DkmCeElrk - also, search in your local area for cooking courses
The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.