A Positive Step
A Positive Step
Ben Edwards
The project is a podcast which aims to discuss self-help, give advice, and help empower consumers to take positive action in their own lives and make positive changes. Podcast episodes would look to anonymously answer questions and provide advice based on questions asked by listeners. The questions will be gathered via social media (Instagram) and answered anonymously during that week’s podcast. Polls will be run each week to allow followers to vote on what topics they want to be addressed and so they feel part of what is going on and that their voice is heard. I strive for this to become a supportive and empowering community where people feel comfortable sharing their problems, helping themselves and each other and slowly learning to become more positive in their daily life.
Physical & Mental Wellness
Listen as Personal Trainer and Coach Anthony Barnes shares his passion and extensive knowledge on all things Physical and Mental Wellness. We explore diet culture, strength training, confidence, worth and take deep dive in how you can make positive steps towards your goals. Whether you're looking to become more disciplined, develop yourself and your confidence or improve your mental wellness, then this is the episode for you!
Jul 1, 2021
44 min
University Mental Health - Georgia's Story
Join me as Georgia shares her experience of university and how it affected her mental health. Whether you're a current student or looking to attend university in the future, this episode's for you! Georgia tells us all about how the pandemic affected her university experience and what she's learnt from this challenging time.
Apr 30, 2021
27 min
University Mental Health - Annie's Story
Listen as Annie Barnes shares her experience of university and how it affected her mental health. Whether you're a current student or looking to attend university in the future, this episode's for you! Annie gives some incredible advice based on her past experiences and shares what helped her through some times really challenging times. 
Apr 15, 2021
35 min
Casual Conversations: Past, Present & Future
In this episode, you get to know me. I talk about my own experiences and my motivations behind creating this podcast. Join me as I tell the story of becoming a trainee counsellor and what I had to overcome to achieve this goal. I reflect on my views and answer questions about mental health and the future of the podcast.
Apr 2, 2021
30 min
Eating Disorders with Dr Anna Colton
In this episode, Dr Anna Colton and I discuss the relationship with food and Eating Disorders. Clinical Psychologist Anna answers questions from Instagram and explores the different types of Eating Disorders, causing factors and commonly available treatments.
Mar 25, 2021
26 min
Anxiety & The Inner Self
In this episode, I talk with counsellor Sophie Killip to gain insight into the complexities of anxiety and how it affects each of us differently. Whether you're a student looking to reduce anxious thinking, or someone who is looking to create a healthier sense of self, then this episode is for you. Sophie and I outline practical strategies to relieve anxiety while drawing from our own experiences, as well as discussing how you can improve confidence and social anxiety!      
Mar 11, 2021
49 min
Body Image & Visible Differences
From exploring healthy and unhealthy body image to gaining insight on how to build confidence when living with a visible difference. In this second installment, Counselor and Psychotherapy practitioner, Amalie Webb discusses the ins-and-outs of appearance, how to improve the view of yourself and learning to live with a visible difference.
Feb 23, 2021
45 min
Relationships
From dealing with breakups to building trust within a relationship; we discuss it all. In this first episode, I talk with relationship counsellor Nikki Perry to discuss a variety of themes surrounding relationships. Check us out on Instagram for all future updates and to have your questions answered in future episodes. https://www.instagram.com/apositivestep/
Jan 30, 2021
40 min