Community Conversations

In this episode Lorna chats with Jen, Peer Supporter at HEH Mind. Lorna and Jen walk around Staunton Country Park and talk about Peer Support, what it is and the support it offers. After this episode:Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellbeing Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode HEH Mind colleagues, Lorna and Mike, talk about adding video content to our podcast and reintroduce HEH Mind. After this episode:Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellbeing Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by JoshMusic from pixabay.com

In this episode HEH Mind colleagues, Lorna and Lucy, talk with runners and raisers at our second Mental Elf Festive Fun Run. After this episode:Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellbeing Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by JoshMusic from pixabay.com

This episode is our 2025-2028 Strategy Launch, with insights from staff, volunteers and service users. We are incredibly proud to launch HEH Mind’s strategy for 2025-2028 and want to give thanks to everybody that has contributed to bringing this strategic plan together. This strategy isn’t about us, but about the people and communities that need our help and support, and we are committed to keeping those people at the very heart of what we set out to achieve. The areas underpinning this strategy are: governance, quality, innovation, creativity and sustainability.After this episode:Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellbeing Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode HEH Mind colleagues discuss menopause and the connection to our wellbeing and mental health. After this episode:Find out more about: Self care for menopause Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellbeing Services⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠⁠⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Lorna spoke with Henry, who took part in an Ultra Event (Boxing) Challenge during Spring'25; as part of a personal challenge and also to raise funds for HEH Mind.After this episode:Find out more about: Ultra Events with HEH Mind Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠Wellbeing Services⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

Recorded in Spring'25 Lorna sat down with Daniel, Amber and Matt from Solent Sports Pride, to talk about LGBTIQ+ within sport and their experiences, along with the (at the time) upcoming Pride Month. After this episode:Find out more about Solent Sports FC: ⁠solentsports.com⁠Find out about Solent Sports Pride: ⁠solent-sports-fc-pride⁠Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠Wellbeing Services⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Lucy shares some wellbeing tips and insights to preparing for exams and the stresses that can be part of our weeks. Mentioned in this episode: Breathing exercises for stress Relaxation After this episode:Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: ⁠Wellbeing Services⁠ Find out about: ⁠Crisis Services⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode we meet Emma, the Fundraising Lead at HEH Mind, and discuss our first Mental Elf event hosted in 2024. After this episode: Find out about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about: Wellbeing Services Find out about: Crisis Services Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode we meet with Jody and Maria, our new Co-CEOs at HEH Mind. They share their background and winter wellbeing tips. After this episode: Find out about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellbeing Services ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Anthony introduces us to Fighting with Pride: who support the health and wellbeing of LGBT+ Veterans, service personnel and their families.   After this episode: Find out about Fighting with Pride Find out about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellbeing Services ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Mark shares his experiences of using art as a creative and wellbeing activity, men's mental health and our own support networks. Visit Mark's upcoming exhibition at the Round Tower (Portsmouth) on Thursday 10th October to Sunday 13th October. Find out more about Mark and Spray Studios: Mark Kellett Art | Facebook Pop-up Spray Studios CIC | Facebook After this episode: Find out about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellbeing Services ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Eliza introduces us to the Gardening Peer Support Group now running in East Hampshire. Find out more about our adult wellbeing activities here. After this episode: Find out about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wellbeing Services ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠⁠⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode, Mike shares audio extracts from our Volunteers Celebration Event in June; where Richard and Maria talk about the impact volunteers have had at HEH Mind. After this episode: Find out about ⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠⁠Wellbeing Services ⁠⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode, Lorna talks to Bryan about volunteering and his experience with HEH Mind Runs. After this episode: Find out about ⁠⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠⁠Wellbeing Services ⁠⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode, Lorna talks to Phill about Brutal Runs, partnering with HEH Mind, and this Mental Health Awareness Week's theme: movement. Find out more about Brutal Runs: https://brutal.run https://www.phillyoungcoaching.co.uk After this episode: Find out about ⁠⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠Wellbeing Services ⁠⁠ Find out about ⁠⁠Crisis Services⁠⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode, Lorna talks to us about sleep and the impact on our wellbeing, along with getting some sleep tips from Rosie and Emma. After this episode: Find out about ⁠Fundraising for HEH Mind⁠ Find out about ⁠Wellbeing Services ⁠ Find out about ⁠Crisis Services⁠ Background audio provided by pixabay.com

This Time to Talk Day (Thursday 1st February) HEH Mind and Hampshire FA join forces to initiate vital conversations surrounding mental health and wellbeing. Leading the way Pete from Hampshire FA, bravely shares his lived experience of bereavement, suicide loss, and emphasises the pivotal role that football has played in supporting his mental health for over two decades. Time to Talk Day, recognised as the nation's largest mental health conversation, encourages friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together, talk, listen, and contribute to changing lives. The event, happening annually, aims to break the stigma surrounding mental health, promoting openness, understanding, and support for those facing mental health challenges. Watch the video version of this conversation - https://youtu.be/xXcO7Zf7-0k Find out more about services and support HEH Mind at - easthantsmind.org If any of the talking points in this podcast impacted you, please consider contacting a friend or family member, your GP, visiting our Safe Haven(s) or calling Samaritans. www.easthantsmind.org | www.sidebyside.mind.org.uk | www.samaritans.org

In this episode, Lorna chats with Niki about Mindfulness, as Niki shares some tips and tools for getting started. After this episode: Find out about Fundraising for HEH Mind Find out about Wellbeing Services  Find out about Crisis Services Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Lorna and the Community Team host conversations as part of a World Mental Health Day Football Tournament with Hampshire FA. After this episode: Find out about Fundraising for HEH Mind Find out about Wellbeing Services  Find out about Crisis Services Background musical audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Emma sits down to talk with Kevin, who shares his thoughts ahead of his fundraising cycle ride. Kevin is also joined by Oz from Cycle World Portsmouth Bike Shop and legendary Portsmouth Football Club goalkeeper, Alan Knight MBE. Use #KevinsRide for discounts and to support Kevin's fundraising at https://www.cycleworld.co.uk/ Follow and support Kevin's fundraising: https://gofund.me/03c86898 Find out more about Kevin's fundraising: https://www.easthantsmind.org/news/fundraising-kevin-embarks-on-epic-cycling-journey/

In this episode, as part of #YourLocalMindWeek Lorna visits our Wellbeing Centre and talks to a few staff to find out more about what they do and the support at HEH Mind. After this episode: Find out about Fundraising for HEH Mind Find out about Wellbeing Services  Find out about Crisis Services Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Emma joins us to share insights on how and why to fundraise for HEH Mind. After this episode: Find out about Fundraising for HEH Mind Find out about Wellbeing Services  Find out about Crisis Services Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Mike chats with Nick, from Sands United. Nick shares his lived experience of loss and insights to support for men's mental wellbeing. We also reflect on general aspects of men's mental health in reference to Men's Health Week (during June). During this episode Nick mentions: Sands Utd (Instagram) (Twitter) (Facebook) Sands Tommys After this episode: Find out about Fundraising for HEH Mind Find out about Wellbeing Services  Find out about Crisis Services Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Lorna chats with Hannah, from Places Leisure in Eastleigh. Hannah created a parent and baby programme over 10 years ago and shares her experiences of supporting mums and families. Look out for more information being shared online around World Maternal Mental Health Day in May. Find out about Fundraising for HEH Mind Find out about Wellbeing Services  Find out about Crisis Services Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Anna, HEH Mind's Workplace Wellbeing & Training Manager, joins us to talk about stress awareness. A timely conversation with April being Stress Awareness Month. Find out about Fundraising for HEH Mind Find out about Wellbeing Services  Find out about Crisis Services Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Alex, one of our Workplace Wellbeing Practitioners, joins us to talk about World Sleep Day, how sleep can impact on our wellbeing and sharing a few sleep tips.   Find out about Fundraising for HEH Mind Find out about Wellbeing Services  Find out about Crisis Services Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode we hear from Mike & Lorna about the upcoming campaigns and community activities in 2023. Find out about Fundraising for HEH Mind Find out about Wellbeing Services  Find out about Crisis Services Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode we hear from Lucy about her experience working at HEH Mind and the wellbeing and crisis services available.  Find out about Fundraising for HEH Mind Find out about Wellbeing Services  Find out about Crisis Services Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode we hear from Nancy about crafting, mindfulness and managing stress.  Find out about Fundraising for HEH Mind Find out about Wellbeing Services  Find out about Crisis Services Guest: Nancy  |  https://www.facebook.com/creatfulcommunity  Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode we hear from Jen about her experience fundraising for HEH Mind and completing a long distance virtual walk.   Find out about Fundraising for HEH Mind  Find out about Wellbeing Services  Find out about Crisis Services Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode, leading up to World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, we hear from Alice about suicide prevention tool Ripple.  Ripple - R;pple Suicide Prevention (ripplesuicideprevention.com) Safe Havens (South and East Hants) - Crisis Services – Havant & East Hants Mind Safe Haven (North and Mid Hampshire) - North and Mid Hampshire Safe Haven - Andover Mind Samaritans - Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen Background audio provided by pixabay.com

In this episode Felicity joins us to talk about the NCS Havant Wave 4 Group 2 activities to support and fundraise for HEH Mind during August 2022.  Find out more about NCS: wearencs.com Find out more about HEH Mind: easthantsmind.org 

In this episode, leading up to the Women's Euros Final on Saturday 31st July we are delighted to share our discussion focusing on women's mental health in sport with Hampshire FA. Our discussion was recorded during our Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 activities.  If you would like to find out more about the mental health support available from HEH Mind or our community engagement work across Hampshire visit www.easthantsmind.org   Find your local Mind by visiting www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/   Find out more about Hampshire FA at www.hampshirefa.com   Background audio provided by pixabay.com

Mike and Lorna introduce the 'Community Conversations Podcast', Havant and East Hants Mind and themselves in our first podcast episode.  Hosts: Mike & Lorna, HEH Mind  Background audio: pixabay.com

Coming soon - Community Conversations hosted by the Community Team at Havant and East Hants Mind. Find out more about HEH Mind - www.easthantsmind.org Background audio - pixabay.com