The Wellbeing Matters Podcast with TP

I’ve just sat down for a very quick chat with Rachael & Sharon at the Queen’s Wellness Hub very lucky to have caught them as today is launch day for them!  2 amazing Women who are already successful in business in their own right, who have now come together to create something very inspiring and collaborative. Have a listen! 

Swindon Hub were our guests on the podcast today ! Thank you to Emily & Vas for coming on and talking about the variety of things that Swindon Hub offers to support our town. They also talked about what led them to work at the hub. Such a fantastic inclusive supportive place to go. Thank goodness for places like this. 

A to Zee of ADHD! Danielle is back to give us more of an insight into ADHD traits - some you will know and some you might not know, and some may really resonate….

Becki works as a holistic health practitioner and is trauma informed. Becki is Neuro Divergent and is passionate about holding the space for others and helping to support them so that noone goes through these things alone.   I am so proud of Becki today. Becki was so nervous but pushed through that to talk about some very painful things. And the reason she did this? to help others. Even if it just helps one person. I knew some of Becki’s story already she has been so brave. I am proud to call her my friend she is truly inspirational.  Please do take the time to listen to this wonderful woman.  Please note this episode covers some very difficult subjects. 

I had a lovely afternoon talking to the gorgeous Jade about her amazing work with Hunts Scholars & her hard work at Inspire Enrichment CIC which is now a year old!  Inspire Enrichment CIC provides opportunities for young people (aged 5-25) to explore skills and personal development through creative enrichment sessions such as Photography , Media Make up, D&D to name a few. But it’s so much more than that. Going to these sessions teaches so many life skills that they can take forward. I have a feeling that Jade is going to be someone who these young people will never forget long after they finish their time at Inspire Enrichment. 

I first became aware of Kerise when I began following her work on the Inclusion Support Hub.  Kerise was diagnosed 7 years ago Austistic and ADHD and has spent those years since, taking that time to get to know her true self, supporting her son through his diagnosis at aged 4 and having to make the decision to Home school him PLUS setting up amazing supportive models to support parents and businesses. Kerise wears many hats and is extremely inspirational to many people and she feels empowered to do so much more…. 

I had the wonderful Bekki from Nurtured Pathway on the Podcast today! Bekki is a Child and Young Persons Emotional Wellbeing and Neurodiversity Coach. From the moment I met Bekki we clicked straight away. She has so much knowledge personally and professionally and has set up some amazing nurturing therapeutic one to ones and group sessions to help support children in Swindon. Bekki is also a Drawing and Talking Practitioner like me. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her practice. Have a listen and also have a look at her website. https://nurturedpathway.co.uk/

I was unbelievably excited to have Stride 360 On the podcast today, Mike Louis and Simone came on to talk about their Alternative Provision and what they offer. But it was so much more than that. Really passionate people doing so many amazing things  for our young people. The kind of Role Models you will wish you had in school.  3 people that have lived experiences which is what this podcast is all about.  I implore you to listen.    

I went to the gorgeous Zen Den today to see lovely Sam. Sam talked about her time at school, thriving academically verses her time in college where her struggles surfaced. Working her way through various jobs to then finding her true calling and getting a late diagnosis of, as she suspected ADHD. Sam spoke about her new venture Omni Roots Hub CIC. Working with teens, teaching meditation, breathwork and yoga. Teaching techniques to help support them through adolescence. This is an exciting time for Sam! 

I met with the lovely Lou today. I didn’t know Lou personally but we have a mutual friend who put us in contact with each other. Lou runs Moon on a Stick - she is a holistic therapist running her business in Swindon. But she is so much more than that. She has a beautiful energy and I am so privileged to have spent this time with her, discussing  not just her business, but what it’s like to be a parent carer, her part in ‘mums on a mission’ and what it was like growing up with an alcoholic mother. This is an extremely honest and moving account of Lou’s life.  A wonderful and inspiring woman. 

The wonderful Ami came onto The Wellbeing Matters podcast today! We talked about NLP (Neuro Linguistics Programming) Tapping, EBSNA (Emotional Based School Non Attendance) Hypnotherapy. And she has published a children’s book which is very close to her heart.  Ami talked about what school was like for her and what it was like getting a late diagnosis of Dyslexia and ADHD.  Ami is phenomenal grab a drink and have a listen x

https://franhanrahan2.podbean.com/e/mar-17-2026-fran-becky-abi/ This morning on the Wellbeing Matters Podcast we had Becky Maddern & Abi Draycott from Teamability  They talked all about their mission to give children (in schools) and adults (in businesses) a great understanding of disabilities and they are promoting this and inclusivity through assemblies and workshops. This is done throughout Swindon and the surrounding areas. Their work is so vital and so important so please do have a listen and you can find out why this is so close to their hearts. Love them both and so very proud of them.

We’ve had the amazing Anton from Warhorse Training on the Podcast today We discussed Childhood Trauma, PTSD, Neurodivergence, Frustration in Adults and Children. Anton explains about the fantastic C-Fit, A-Fit Child Frustration Intervention Training he runs to help support and regulate emotions and frustrations   Where Fitness meets Therapy. This is only a PIECE of what Anton does so listen to find out more!

I have had a lovely chat with the wonderful Sian Baxter founder of Stepping into Alignment! We talked about Breathwork, Retreats, being a Spiritual Geek and Sian’s story. This for me was such an amazing episode - enjoy! 

The amazing Laura from Wellbeing & Wonder Tutoring was tonight’s guest!  Laura talks all about her background from being a teacher to working in mental health with children to what led her to set up Wellbeing & Wonder.  We talk creating communities, why wellbeing must come before anything else and discuss PDA. Plus lots more!  Have a listen ! 

A lovely chat with Lucy today! Lucy is a menopause coach and is helping to support women who are going through this. Lucy is looking for more women to support and create a community where women can also help and support each other. Even if you aren’t going through this yet you will do, or you will know someone that is so these conversations are important to spread awareness.

A bit backward, I know, but this is an introduction into who I am and how I came to do the job that I do ! so explaining a bit about my background why I came into being a Drawing And Talking Practitioner and why I’ve set up this podcast! Thanks for listening!

Very honoured to have been able to spend time with the inspiring Danielle Brown-Kelly. Over the past few years, Danielle has been supporting a growing number of families in Swindon whose children cannot safely access school due to unmet SEND needs, trauma, severe anxiety, autistic burnout and mental health crises. Including her own children  Many of these children are recorded as ‘electively home educated’ even when education ended because school became unsafe, not because families chose it. When this happens, support disappears. Danielle has now formally proposed a Safe Access to Education Framework, a safeguarding-led, multi-agency approach to ensure children who cannot safely attend school are not left without education, wellbeing support or pathways. Danielle is leading the way for huge change. There are a lot of people onboard but more are needed. Even if this doesn’t affect you directly, please lean into this. Listen and support and let’s create positive changes to support our young people. 

I had the absolute pleasure of spending the afternoon with one of my very best friends Michelle Duffey! Therapist , SENCO and Special Needs Teacher with 20 years of experience. Michelle has paid a pivotal role in getting me to where I am today career wise. We discuss all that Michelle can offer in order to support children, adults and families, why Michelle feels so passionately about her work. We talk about neurodivergence, the curriculum and what is needed, lockdown, academies that take over schools and the impact that has and where Michelle wants to go next in her role. Plus much more, so make yourself a cup of tea and sit down for 30 minutes because you are going to want to hear this ❤️

The final part of my EBSA training !

Today I had the pleasure of talking to the wonderful Patti Harewood! Patti is a person centered counsellor who can work with children and adults. I keep bumping into Patti where our work has crossed over first in performing arts, then in a school provision and then in an alternative provision!  I wanted to give Patti the opportunity to talk about her background and what made her go into this line of work and Patti told me her story. It makes for very compelling listening so please sit back and enjoy….. Please note some of the episodes I make, will be for both parent and child And I will state this in the introduction, but this is particular episode is for adults only due to its content. Thank you.

Part 2 complete!

This is the second bit of part 1 of my training !

EBSA what I have learnt so far …. In these episodes the host shares learnings from an EBSA (emotional-based school avoidance) training, exploring why some children avoid school—factors like lockdown, attachment, friendships, overwhelm, trauma and neurodivergence. The episode highlights why asking “why” can create barriers, and instead focuses on practical coping strategies, building trust, and helping children find language for their feelings. It also introduces compassion-focused ideas—the threat, drive and soothe systems—and offers guidance for parents and practitioners to support children back into a sense of safety and control.