Social Harmony - Time to Talk

I'm joined today by Loren Audie - a poet, speaker, writer and spiritual teacher who looks to help those affected by severe mental illness, whether it be their own or that of a loved one.

As a young child, Loren became acutely aware of the fear she had of when her mother became 'unwell' - this could present in a number of ways and would start at any moment without rhyme or reason, causing confusion and uncertainty for her.

While trying to navigate the reasons and impacts of what was going on around her, the family were also struggling with the effects of caring for a loved one with bipolar disorder but seemingly unable to guide Loren mentally and emotionally through what were incredibly distressing times - leading to instances of suicidal ideation, self-harm, abusive relationships and a long journey through therapy and beyond.

Having spent years working on her own wellbeing while raising her daughter, studying and carving a path forward for herself, Loren now uses creativity, faith and a voice of experience to engage with others who are struggling in order to provide calm, support and the hope that things can look brighter than they may appear.

Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Today I'm joined by Joe Steagall, host and creator of 'The Middleground Mic' podcast and political commentator aiming to cut to the truth of the headlines we see played out daily on our screens - usually once they've been given the 'once over' to suit set agendas.

Joe interviews many in local and regional governance roles to discuss the issues faced daily by the electorate, looking to hear solutions rather than soundbites while also willing to hold his guest to account rather than nodding along to keep the peace.

Joe looks to put forth a centrist perspective that places greater emphasis on critical thought, analysis and doing what is best for the population as a whole rather than the current trend of aiming for shock value and empty platitudes in order to either antagonise or placate. While much of the political content that we consume tends to follow an 'us and them' narrative, Joe looks to provide informed commentary and forthright honesty with a view to giving a 'facts over feelings' approach without the need for targeted attack.

Check out Joe's work on the links below:

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On today's episode I'm joined by Shalina Lodhia - counsellor, criminologist, JP, musician and so much more.

Shalina works with women in her community in a bid to help them heal from, extract themselves from or even just bring themselves to discuss the trauma of domestic harm, sexual abuse, abortion and all manner of events that social circumstances have caused them to face alone.

Shalina also talks of her own intergenerational trauma, beginning with abandonment by her father and continuing onto maladaptive coping strategies, self-loathing and abusive relationships until finally working up the courage to begin counselling - but this was just the start of a long journey.

Relatable and empathic, Shalina looks to her own life stories as a method of connecting with her clients in order to walk alongside them as they find their own answers (along with several questions...) in their journey towards acceptance, self-love and a means of moving forward in life with new skills and ways of showing up in the world.

Check out Shalina's work on the links below:

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Today I'm joined by Tim Middelbos of The Emotional Reset, where he works with men who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties by understanding the root causes of pain and seeking to bring about a 'reset' of emotional awareness in order to positively navigate challenges and take a different route to the circular patterns of blame, shame, self-doubt and maladaptive behaviours often presented.

Tim talks of how he came into this field of work using episodes from his own life and the struggles that he faced as part of his own journey of emotional awareness and subsequent mastery that men often appear ill-equipped to deal with - historically and in the present day in part due to societal expectations and outdated norms relating to masculinity.

In a field traditionally dominated by methods of talk therapy and groups that often leave men confused, unsure and in many instances even more closed-off to the idea of vulnerability and emotional succour, there seems to be a seachange in how men like Tim are looking to connect and support men who are struggling.

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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In today's episode I'm joined by Tony Martin, a faith-based coach working with individuals to encourage people to look within themselves and find the tools to become the best versions of themselves in life and in business.

Tony's degree in journalism set him on a path of spreading news to others for over 40 years, beginning with editing Christian journals through to his present-day blog, in addition to youth Ministry and working professionally with teenagers from varied backgrounds.

Tony's faith has been a constant anchor in his life and has influenced all areas of his life - a life which is no stranger to struggles and setbacks also. In addition to sharing our own experiences, we discuss the rise in existential struggles such as anxiety and depression, how decreased attendance at Church has impacted the wider community, the recent reports of young people opening themselves up to religion as a means of finding purpose and much more...

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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