Healthy.Comfortable.Happy

This week, Sas and Neil talk to Jake Hicks from GTBAL (Give The Boys A Lift) about mental health and the wonderful job that GTBAL are doing for the subject in Wales. As part of World Mental Health Day (which was on Sunday 10th October) we recorded this Podcast to highlight the importance of the topic.  Jake talks us through the work GTBAL are currently doing and why this work is so important to them. You can also follow GTBAL on Instagram and Facebook at the following addresses. Be sure to reach out to them if you would like to get involved with their work: Instagram- @gettheboysalift Facebook- @gettheboysalift (https://www.facebook.com/gettheboysalift/) Website- https://get-the-boys-a-lift.mybigcommerce.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwk6-LBhBZEiwAOUUDpwumRuUFErmy_w-yO2TQDp3EUUbTGcWEGmCyE4aPvuj8_XRgTz-roBoCAMIQAvD_BwE  If you need to talk to anyone - https://get-the-boys-a-lift.mybigcommerce.com/getting-help/ The World Mental Health webpage can be found here: World Mental Health Day Website - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/world-mental-health-day As always, you can follow Healthy.Comfortable.Happy on Instagram and Facebook @healthy.comfortable.happy Enjoy the show.

This week, Sas and Neil talk to Pembrokshire legend Gareth Owen - otherwise known as Gaz. Gaz talks us through the work he is currently involved in, what he has done in the past, and why his work is so important to him. It is 60 minutes of feel-good vibes, so sit back and enjoy his incredible story.  You can also follow Gaz on Instagram and Facebook at the following addresses. Be sure to reach out to him if you would like to get involved with his work or arrange for him to visit you at your workplace:    Instagram- @secondchancecaravan Facebook- Second Chance Caravan (https://www.facebook.com/secondchancecaravan/)  https://linktr.ee/secondchancecaravan  As always, you can follow Healthy.Comfortable.Happy on Instagram @healthy.comfortable.happy Enjoy the show.

This week, Sas and Neil talk to Claire Woolams. Claire talks about her families journey with eating disorders and in particular her daughters battle with the disease. Claire is incredibly brave and open about their journey and wants to raise awareness about eating disorders so that it might help other parents notice the early warning signs.  *Warning to listeners* - This episode talks about eating disorders. Due to the nature of the topics covered in this episode, listeners might find the following websites useful: BEAT - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Adult helpline 0808 801 0677 [email protected] Youth helpline - under 18’s  0808 801 0711 [email protected] FEAST - https://www.feast-ed.org [email protected] SEED - https://seed.charity Advice line (01482) 718130 [email protected] Claire is also happy for any listeners to reach out to her should they want to discuss anything following the show. She can be contacted at [email protected]  As always, you can follow Healthy.Comfortable.Happy on Instagram @healthy.comfortable.happy and Facebook.  Enjoy the show.

This week, Sas and Neil talk to Craig Minchington.  Craig is our third incredible guest, who discusses his personal journey over the last decade. Craig was amazing to talk to and his honest and open conversation about his mental and physical wellbeing was inspiring. Social media allowed him to promote many positive achievements and from the outside he looked like he was winning in all aspects of his life. However, as we hear in his episode, things are not always as they seem. *Warning to listeners* - This episode talks about alcoholism and mental health. Due to the nature of the topics covered in this episode, listeners might find the following websites useful: https://www.mind.org.uk Some of the inspirational people Craig refers to can be found here: https://johannhari.com/ https://drgabormate.com/the-wisdom-of-trauma/ https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/ You can also follow Craig on Instagram and visit his website and blog by following the links below: Insta- @adoraattack https://adoraattack.com/#work https://adoraattack.com/blog/ As always, you can follow Healthy.Comfortable.Happy on Instagram @healthy.comfortable.happy Enjoy the show.

Sas and Neil reflect on the launch of the Healthy.Comfortable.Happy podcast. They talk about several aspects and also reveal some exclusive news!! As always, you can follow Healthy.Comfortable.Happy on Instagram @healthy.comfortable.happy Please make sure you subscribe to show, leave us a rating and some reviews - we welcome the feedback.  Enjoy the show.

Hannah Camden is a PT, L.I.F.E Mentor, Wellness Coach and co-owner of Fit Works Training. She talks us through her life, the ups and downs, and how she is now happier and stronger than ever. *Warning to listeners* - This episode talks about suicide, burnout and mental health. Due to the nature of the topics covered in this episode, listeners might find the following websites useful: https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.samaritans.org You can also follow Hannah on Instagram @hannahcamdenpt and @fitworks_training. Please also check out the Fit Works Training website at: http://fitworkstraining.co.uk As always, you can follow Healthy.Comfortable.Happy on Instagram @healthy.comfortable.happy Enjoy the show. 

In Episode 5, the Healthy.Comfortable.Happy podcast welcomes their very first guest, Georgia Bacon.  Georgia will be discussing her journey throughout school, university and how she wants to continue her studies within the filed of mental health. Due to the nature of the topics covered in this episode, listeners might find the following websites useful: http://www.sane.org.uk https://giveusashout.org/about-us/about-shout/ (Text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258 for free) You can follow Healthy.Comfortable.Happy on Instagram @healthy.comfortable.happy 

Sas and Neil discuss what wellbeing is in more detail. They look at the research behind the topic, discover the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS) and identify the 5 top tips for promoting wellbeing as suggested by the NHS and MIND charity.    Recommended websites: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/research/platform/wemwbs/ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/ https://www.mind.org.uk You can follow Healthy.Comfortable.Happy on Instagram @healthy.comfortable.happy

Neil Thomas, Co-Founder of Healthy.Comfortable.Happy, is the shows second guest. Neil talks about his own journey with wellbeing, explains the reasons why he is so passionate about the topic and why he wanted to launch the Healthy.Comfortable.Happy Podcast. *Warning to listeners* - This episode talks about testicular cancer, burnout and mental health. Due to the nature of the topics covered in this episode, listeners might find the following websites useful: https://uk.movember.com/about/testicular-cancer https://orchid-cancer.org.uk https://ballstocancer.net https://www.myoddballs.com https://www.macmillan.org.uk https://velindre.nhs.wales You can follow Healthy.Comfortable.Happy on Instagram @healthy.comfortable.happy

Sas James, Co-Founder of Healthy.Comfortable.Happy, is the shows very first guest.  Sas talks about her own journey with wellbeing, explains the reasons why she is so passionate about the topic and why she wanted to launch the Healthy.Comfortable.Happy Podcast.   *Warning to listeners* - This episode talks about loss and bereavement. Due to the nature of the topics covered in this episode, listeners might find the following websites useful: https://www.macmillan.org.uk https://www.childbereavementuk.org https://www.cruse.org.uk https://www.royalmarsden.org You can follow Healthy.Comfortable.Happy on Instagram @healthy.comfortable.happy

In the first ever episode of Healthy.Comfortable.Happy we introduce the show, who we are and what we are all about.  The Healthy.Comfortable.Happy Podcast aims to explore and maximise people's awareness of wellbeing.  Through speaking to a variety of guests, from all walks of life, hosts Sas James and Neil Thomas hope to highlight to the Healthy.Comfortable.Happy community lessons that they can apply to their own lives to allow them to grow and develop.  You can follow Healthy.Comfortable.Happy on Instagram @healthy.comfortable.happy