In this episode we chat to Alan Johnson from Change Working about NLP, which is a profoundly effective “How to” technology for personal change and development, and interpersonal effectiveness. Have a listen to see how you could incorporate elements of this approach into your practice.

In this episode we discuss the world of social prescribing and how specific social prescribing projects can make a real difference to communities. One such example is Rooted in Nature in Middlesbrough. Our guest Leah Johnstone from MIND discusses how Rooted in Nature is a project to get people out into nature and enjoy it, meet new people, develop new interests and learn new skills.

In this episode we explore the challenges of health inequalities facing people when they require physical and mental health support. As health inequalities covers so many areas, we use this episode to focus on the health inequalities facing those who identify as trans or non-binary. We welcome our guest Jess (they/them) from Leeds who is a mental health support worker.

If you would like further support from any issues raised in this episode, or you would like further information on this subject, please visit Switchboard for advice and information, Mermaids who support trans/non-binary young people, Mindline Trans who offer a support phone line, Gendered Intelligence who can help provide education and information and Not a Phase which is there to celebrate the lives of Trans/Non-Binary people.

In this episode we discuss the emotive and challenging subject of re-traumatisation. We are delighted to be joined by Miranda Arieh, a mental health specialist and coach (@mirandaarieh), who discusses a proactive and compassionate approach to supporting those impacted by trauma.

In this episode we speak to Richie Andrew, a Health Improvement Specialist at Public Health South Tees ([email protected]). He discusses with passion how thinking about wellbeing across a whole locality can be incredibly beneficial to both staff and organisations. You can check out the network here: www.teeswellbeingnetwork.org and to find out more about Richie’s wonderful work campaigning for men’s mental health, follow him at @boromancan

In this episode we are delighted to welcome Peter Krykant @PeteKrykant_OPC and Dr Gillian Shorter @GWShorter discuss Overdose Prevention Centres and why they are a vital part of supporting people who use drugs. Incredible passion and commitment. Please enjoy.

Live from The Social Justice Conference 2023. With interviews from Mags Houston @ Drug Science www.drugscience.org.uk, Mel @ The Oasis Project www.oasisproject.org.uk, Abigail MacGregor @ The Forward Trust www.forwardtrust.org.uk, Dan Ryan @ Safe Lives www.safelives.org.uk, and of course Peter Krykant, the organiser from Cranstoun www.cranstoun.org. Such a great event and these interviews give you a flavour of how people are pushing the agenda of social justice with continued passion!

In this episode we discuss the world of support and how it is possible to be creative and dynamic with the work we do. We welcome Grant Hyatt ([email protected] and @grant_hyatt) from The Wallich to discuss his approach to supporting people using the outdoors. Very inspiring!

In the concluding part of our trauma informed practice pods, we speak to James Allen [email protected] about his journey of developing a trauma informed approach, including the development of a multi-agency working group.

In this episode we go into a deeper dive into trauma informed practice and speak to Lesley Howard, [email protected] , (National Homelessness Lead for Change, Grow, Live). This is also our first two parter!

In this episode we explore the challenges of supporting people through effective rehabilitation. We are delighted to welcome our guest Alasdair Jackson the Chief Executive of Recycling Lives (www.recyclinglives.org). Alasdair explores how a holistic model that incorporates support in custody and the community can be the way forward.

In this episode we explore the challenges of responding to people with substance use issues/in addiction. We welcome Helen Cook from Forward Leeds (www.forwardleeds.co.uk) who explores their proactive and celebrated approach. If anyone requires support for themselves or others, please find your nearest support service here: https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you

In this episode we discuss the challenges of building and maintaining successful relationships with our service users. We are also delighted to welcome this week’s guest, Amanda Chalmers, Trauma Informed Practice Lead as part of the Changing Futures Project in South Tees ([email protected]).

In this episode we explore the challenge of gaining and maintaining wellbeing for yourself and others at work. This week's guest is Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Lisa Keegan from www.smallsteps2wellbeing.co.uk

Welcome to our first episode! We discuss the area of managing risk and safety of the people we work with. This in includes our special guest Anthony Vaughan from the Wallich www.thewallich.com

Coming soon for September 2022, our brand new podcast!