The Rediscovery of Me: Life Stories Podcast

Pete Wallroth founded the charity Mummy’s Star in memory of his wife Mair who tragically died of breast cancer following the birth of her second child. Pete shares his story, of how he coped in the face of such tragedy, how he found clarity and the critical work done by Mummy’s Star. 

In this podcast you will learn about:Beckie’ story of grief and loss and how she has sought to make sense of Dylan’s death by educating othersWhat happened on the day of Dylan’s accidentBeckie’s water safety campaign – Doing it for DylanThe dangers associated with open water and cold-water shock and how 400 – 600 people die in the UK every year in water related incidentsBeckie’s education campaign and how she seeks to educate people across the UKWhat Beckie has achieved as a result of her workOpen water swimming and how to do this safelyThe awards Beckie has received and how they are “bittersweet”Beckie’s selfless determination to change the lives of othersBeckie’s experiences of grief and loss and how she has coped as a parentHow to talk to people who have experienced grief and lossHow not to take life for granted and why we sometimes need to let things slide.ConnectBeckie Ramsay BEM can be contacted using the following links:TwitterFacebook Page – Doing it for Dylan

In this podcast you will learn about:What eating disorders are and the different eating disorders that people suffer withHow eating disorders can start in adult life, they are not just a condition of young peopleHow eating disorders affect both males and females‘Fussy’ eating in young children, what to look out for and how we need to normalise fussy eatingHow we don’t have to finish everything on our plates – how eating a sufficient amount is importantThe kinds of behaviours that adolescents might exhibit when struggling with their eatingThe importance of seeking medical advice if you are worried about your childHow not eating enough affects the brain and behaviours can changeThe importance of a supportive approach which does not focus on blameThe prevalence of guilt amongst parents and why parents should not feel guiltyHow control is a common factor in eating disordersThe role of blame and shame in eating disorders and the wider familyHow other mental health conditions can exist alongside eating disordersThe different professionals who will commonly be involved when a child is diagnosed with an eating disorderThe role of the family in supporting recoveryHow parents/careers can support their child not to blame themselvesHow families have to open the door to professionals.ConnectBonnie Haughton can be contacted using the following links:LinkedInWebsiteResourcesSamaritans 08457 90 90 90Childline 0800 11 11www.b-eat.co.uk Beat: UK charity for young people/familieswww.mengetedstoo.co.uk  Men get EDs toowww.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk  Anorexia and Bulimia Carewww.oagb.org.uk Overeaters Anonymouswww.nhs.uk NHS choices on eating disorders and treatments availablewww.eating-disorder.org.uk  The National Centre for Eating Disorderswww.slam.nhs.uk  Maudsley NHS Foundation TrustAbout BonnieBonnie is an experienced Art Therapist and Systemic Practitioner with many years’ experience in working with young people and families, with CAMHS and Education settings. She has recently completed her MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy at the University of Derby.DisclaimerThe Content on Our Site does not constitute advice on which you should rely. It is provided for general information purposes only. Professional or specialist advice should always be sought before taking any action relating to your mental or physical health.We make no representation, warranty, or guarantee that Our Site will meet your requirements, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all software and hardware, or that it...

In this episode you will learn about:What childhood trauma is and how no-one escapes childhood completely unscathedHow childhood trauma can make us feel isolated and different, and how it shapes us as we grow olderHow the effects of issues from our childhood can be present in our lives for yearsHow trauma is characterised by the presence of shame and shame-based thoughtsThe symptoms of early-life trauma and family dysfunctionHow your inner voice is a strong indicator of early-life trauma and how self-talk can reflect shame-based thoughtsHow many of us feel inadequate and intrinsically flawed deep within ourselves, but how we conversely believe that everyone else is adequate and absolutely fineHow understanding childhood trauma can shape us as parents so that we that we can help our kids feel comfortable in their own skinHow shame is present in many aspects of our livesHow we all deserve to be happy and how this can sometimes require facing our past experiences so that we can process them in order to be comfortable in our own skinHow being exposed to childhood trauma doesn’t make our families bad peopleThe importance of talking about childhood traumaHow trauma can be inheritedHow to let go of the legacy of childhood trauma.ConnectPete Buecker can be contacted using the following links:FacebookFacebook PageInstagramWebsiteResourcesThe following books are mentioned in the Podcast:Bradshaw, J. (1990). Home coming. [London]: PiatkusHarris, T. (1973). I’M OK – YOU’R OK. LONDON: PAN BooksDisclaimerThe Content on Our Site does not constitute advice on which you should rely. It is provided for general information purposes only. Professional or specialist advice should always be sought before taking any action relating to your mental or physical health.We make no representation, warranty, or guarantee that Our Site will meet your requirements, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all software and hardware, or that it will be secure.We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the Content on Our Site is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. We do not, however, make any representations, warranties or guarantees (whether express or implied) that the Content is complete, accurate, or up-to-date.

Five years ago, hairdresser Stewart Roberts was visiting a centre for people with drug and alcohol problems, noticing a homeless man, and inspired by someone he’d seen giving makeovers on the street, the following week he decided to take the tools of his trade – his scissors. Word quickly spread and he was asked to take his scissors into shelters in Romford and other areas. Haircuts for the Homeless was born. On this episode he shares his incredible story of how a national charity was born. He is joined by Jackie McColl founder of multiple projects around the Manchester area. In this episode you will learn about:How working with those less fortunate than us can be a real antidote to feeling badHow homelessness affects a much wider range of people than we might at first realiseHow Haircuts 4 Homeless is about so much more than just cutting hair – it breaks barriers and allows people to connectHow many homeless people are often not spoken for days at a timeHow working at the homeless centre is often a great place to help those most in needHow the charity has grown over the last five yearsHow volunteering is all about action – and the power of being a nuisance!How volunteers also need to be protected so that they are able to do their role effectivelyThe importance of communication and how Haircuts 4 Homeless transcends barriersHow Lena Headey, from Game of Thrones, is now an ambassador for Haircuts 4 HomelessThe importance of boundaries – even in the charity sectorThe importance of teamwork and different skills that are needed to run a large charityHow helping others can make you happier and overcome our own personal strugglesHow we shouldn’t attach our happiness to money.ConnectHaircuts 4 Homeless can be contacted via the following links:FacebookInstagramTwitter

Andrew Cornner is a former member of HM Royal Navy and now a full-time personal trainer. In this episode he tells us about how to embed fitness practically into our lives, how fitness really is for ALL of us (regardless of age and fitness level) and how we shouldn’t beat ourselves up if we can’t do it all!  In this episode you will learn about:Andy’s story of how he discovered fitness and why it was important for him and his mental health.Why fitness really is for EVERYONE!How you don’t have to be ‘sporty’ to enjoy getting fitHow the most important thing is finding something that you like and are comfortable with initiallyThe importance of finding the right instructorWhat steps to take when you haven’t exercised for a long timeWhy you don’t need to spend a fortune on basic kit when starting outWhat to do when you initially struggle, and the need to begin slowlyHow it’s important to find an exercise regime that fits in with your life and commitmentsHow we ALL have time to exercise – it’s simply a matter of priorities!How any exercise needs to balanced with our life commitments in order to be sustainableHow you can exercise effectively without specialist equipmentHow people can exercise effectively at any ageThe impact of exercise on mental healthThe importance of building muscleThe ‘personal’ part of personal trainingREMEMBER! Consult your Doctor before beginning any exercise program.ConnectAndrew Cornner can be contacted using the following links:FacebookInstagramEmail: [email protected] Phone: 07960 454282DisclaimerThe Content on Our Site does not constitute advice on which you should rely. It is provided for general information purposes only. Professional or specialist advice should always be sought before taking any action relating to your mental or physical health.We make no representation, warranty, or guarantee that Our Site will meet your requirements, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all software and hardware, or that it will be secure.We make reasonable efforts to ensure that the Content on Our Site is complete, accurate, and up-to-date. We do not, however, make any representations, warranties or guarantees (whether express or implied) that the Content is complete, accurate, or up-to-date.

In this episode, Andrew Hankin shares his story of how he went from chronic depression and planning his own suicide to an incredible transformation back to full health and helping others.

In 2007 Pete Lloyd fell and injured his leg at work. Recently married with a 1-month old son, Pete endured 4 years of repeated surgery until he was eventually diagnosed with high grade bone cancer. Pete tells us his gruelling story, of how he took back control by making a life changing decision.

Wendy Bowers was a woman that seemingly had it all. A top-flight career, a loving family and all the trappings that came with such success. That was until Wendy experienced what can only be described as 'burnout'. Following decisive action by her children, Wendy was able to begin her journey to recovery. She shares her story of how she reconnected with what is truly important and how showing up as an ‘authentic you” takes bravery and conviction.

006: Throughout her life Barbara Morris believes that she has encountered things that most people never see - and that some don't even believe in. As a medium spiritual healer Barbara has learned to exist in everyday life with an awakened sense of deep spirituality. Barbara shares her story of how she came to terms with her own truth.