A peek into the journal pages of a 40-something female with challenging mental health.
Episodes
Apr 13, 2020
Apr 13, 2020
31 min
How are we dealing with the Coronavirus Lockdown? People share their stories and perspectives on the situation.
My intention is that this will become a record of the impact of the lockdown; how it's affected us financially, mentally and socially.
This is a departure from the normal Improve, Inspire, Impact podcasts (hence the new, serious, music) but these are unprecedented times. Coronavirus is certainly having an impact on us all so it fulfils one of the criteria.
Episode 2 concentrates on education - from a provider's perspective, community initiatives and real peoples day to day experiences.
I need more people to record their experiences to make this a truly comprehensive historical record. Can you help? It's easy to do. Just record the audio on your phone and send it to me.
My contact details:
- Instagram: @almond.triangle
- Email: almond.triangle@gmail.com
Improve, Inspire, Impact: celebrate the success of and champion those who’ve taken steps to improve their own life - to inspire others
Apr 5, 2020
Apr 5, 2020
20 min
How are we dealing with the Coronavirus Lockdown in Devon? People share their stories and perspectives on the situation.
My intention is that this will become a record of the impact of the lockdown; how it's affected us financially, mentally and socially.
This is a departure from the normal Improve, Inspire, Impact podcasts (hence the new, serious, music) but these are unprecedented times. Coronavirus is certainly having an impact on us all so it fulfils one of the criteria.
I need more people to record their experiences to make this truly comprehensive. If you would like to help, please contact me:
Instagram: @almond.triangle
Email: almond.triangle@gmail.com
Improve, Inspire, Impact: celebrate the success of and champion those who’ve taken steps to improve their own life - to inspire others
Mar 19, 2020
Mar 19, 2020
41 min
Beth demonstrates incredible resilience dealing with Bi-polar disorder, an eating disorder and ADHD. And yet she describes herself as being "an expert at failing". And that's why I had to put this podcast's title in inverted comma's. Listen and decide for yourself whether her description is justified. (I don't think it is!)
During our conversation we talk a little bit about physics, just to set the scene, and hear about Beth's experiences and challenges throughout her education.
Beth is very honest about her mental health, the impact that it has and how it enables her to experience a spectrum of emotions.
Beth is an inspiration!
I can be contacted as follows:
email - almond.triangle@gmail.com
instagram - @almond.triangle
Jan 27, 2020
Jan 27, 2020
35 min
Khaled is an inspiration. His story demonstrates resilience in the face of adversity and how he has drawn on his experience to improve his own prospects and the lives of others.
With a desire to integrate into the community in his new home town, Khaled became a volunteer with many local groups and projects. He has particular empathy with the homeless having endured difficult times when he sought refuge from war-torn Syria. The full story of his journey to England can be read in Human Crossings: 9 stories about refugees.
Khaled has definitely made an impact with his voluntary work; from facilitating fitness sessions to organising multi-faith, multi-cultural celebration events. And he has big plans for the future!
Follow Khaled's Blog on facebook for information about the extensive initiatives that he is involved in.
Improve, Inspire, Impact: celebrate the success of and champion those who’ve taken steps to improve their own life - to inspire others
Instagram: @almond.triangle
Email: almond.triangle@gmail.com
Dec 30, 2019
Dec 30, 2019
15 min
Only me! Talking about things I've learnt over the last 12 months. 2019 has been a year of contrast; fantastic memories but also sadness and grief.
I'm moving into 2020 wiser, more realistic in my expectations and more honest about my hopes and fears. I feel vulnerable and uncomfortable sharing my struggles with mental health and disordered eating in this episode - but someone may relate or I may stop someone from feeling the way that I have done - and that gives me purpose.
What qualifies me for offering this "advice" - albeit to myself? Absolutely nothing except experience.
Will I be able to progress with my new insight? This is my accountability.
Have a happy and healthy new year, dear listener (in the singular - for some episodes!) I hope that 2020 will bring more listeners to celebrate the success of and champion those who’ve taken steps to improve their own life - to inspire others
Instagram: @almond.triangle
Email: almond.triangle@gmail.com
Dec 5, 2019
Dec 5, 2019
30 min
How volunteering can impact and improve your life as well as others.
Caroline will inspire you as she talks honestly about the benefits, pitfalls and lessons learnt during many years of voluntary work.
We also touch on ageing, authenticity and a 60 before 60 challenge.
Nov 2, 2019
Nov 2, 2019
20 min
A week in the Lake District - no exercise (Dr's orders!) - and loads of food. My idea of hell! So I decided to record my experience, thoughts and feelings.
An attempt at self-improvement and a tiny bit of positive momentum to further my eating disorder recovery.
Oct 15, 2019
Oct 15, 2019
32 min
Championing Rachel Zapata's initiative - As We Are.
Rachel wants to make a difference and she's taken the first steps. We chat about why, what's behind it and how people can get involved.