The theme of this year's World Mental Health Day, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is 'Mental health in an unequal world'.In this episode Debbie and Charles discuss this topic and the issues surrounding mental health globally. ---

The Power of Positive Psychology, Wellbeing & Happiness on Your Mental Health with Dr Vikki Barnes

Nov 25th, 2021 44m 18s

Positive Psychology, brings a fresh outlook and way of working that encourages us to thrive and flourish and be our best selves. The more we learn about what it means to be authentic, having a healthy mindset, practise gratitude and kindness,

Fundraising During Covid a Trip up Snowden with Laurance Norman & Ian Hall

Nov 12th, 2021 30m 49s

We all felt the impact of the global pandemic and It is widely reported the impact it had on businesses but what is rarely mentioned is the impact on local charities like arc and especially the lifeblood of a self funded charity, fundraising. a

5 Long Term Strategies to Cope With Anxiety

Nov 1st, 2021 9m 20s

With the shift from lockdown back to some level of normality comes for a lot of people some trepidation, whether the transition itself, socialising again or the virus, for some these can all lead to feelings of anxiety.In this episode I look at

Demands on Young People Mental Health and The Role Society Plays - With Charles Hall

Oct 13th, 2021 40m 7s

We often talk about mental health with an internal focus on the individual and whilst this is important we rarely talk about the outside influences and the role they play in our mental health especially on young people. In this episode we are

How Exercise Improves your Wellbeing and Confidence with Duncan Attwood from Fit20

Sep 28th, 2021 35m 9s

Fitness and exercise plays a huge role in our physical and mental wellbeing and in today's episode we are joined by Duncan Attwood from Fit20 Exeter and he talks about the role exercise plays in improving your wellbeing, health, happiness and c

Overcome anxiety, panic attacks and phobias through hypnotherapy with Laura Culley

Sep 16th, 2021 40m 29s

Hypnotherapy is often misunderstood, it isn't a stage show performance or a mystical tool. We all go into hypnotic trances naturally throughout our day to day lives, for example when you've driven a route you know really well and you get to the

The Importance Of Self Care - Food For Thought

Sep 1st, 2021 16m 51s

People often talk about helping others and being a support for those that need it but have you considered your own self care and the ways you can help yourself in order to be there for others. ------------------------------- For more informatio

The Role Fitness plays in your Wellbeing and Happiness with Andrew Watkinson from Fit Again

Aug 20th, 2021 34m 39s

Fitness and exercise plays a huge role in our physical and mental wellbeing and in today's episode we are joined by Andrew Watkinson from Fit Again and he talks about the role exercise plays in your personal wellbeing, confidence and happiness.

5 Quick Ways to Cope With Anxiety

Aug 12th, 2021 4m 58s

Menopause and Mental Health with Victoria Robinson

Jul 29th, 2021 32m 57s

People often talk about menopause and some of the symptoms but very rarely do they talk about mental health surrounding menopause and the anxiety, stress and struggles associated with it.In this episode we discuss the impact the menopause can h

Food For Thought 'Kintsugi' - Celebrating Our Flaws as Part of Who We Are

Jul 21st, 2021 7m 32s

We spend a lot of time today curating and hiding away our flaws, over polishing the perceptions have of us through digital platforms, but what if we were to celebrate our flaws, discuss our difficulties and share our journey of how we got to wh

Community, Conversation and Reducing Loneliness With Matt Smith From The Community Waffle House

Jul 12th, 2021 24m 31s

Loneliness is rife in communities all over the UK, The Community Waffle House's mission is to reduce this by providing a space in the heart of the community that puts conversation at the heart of what they do to help people connect and not feel

How Exercise can Improve your Wellbeing with Aaron Clark from Mental Health Muscle

Jul 2nd, 2021 29m 20s

Fitness and exercise plays a huge role in our physical and mental wellbeing and i today's episode we are joined by Aaron Clark from Mental Health Muscle and he talks about how exercise has helped him, his mission to help others and how you can

Community and Volunteering With Tania Young from the Friends of Arc Shop

Jun 24th, 2021 17m 12s

A focus on volunteering and community with Tania Young from the Friends of Arc shop. We're trying to make it more of a community shop, not just a shop that is raising money for Ark, but also where people can come and feel welcomed. Occasionally

Coming Out of Lockdown - Tips for Your Wellbeing

May 27th, 2021 13m 54s

Coming Out of Lockdown - Tips for Your WellbeingFor more information about arc in Axminster use the links below. Website - www.arcaxminster.orgEmail - [email protected] be aware arc's operational radius is that of Axminster and t

The Benefits of Wild Swimming for your Mental Health with Sophie Graves

May 27th, 2021 22m 45s

The Benefits of Wild Swimming for your Mental Health with Sophie Graves------------------------------- For more information about arc in Axminster use the links below. Website - www.arcaxminster.orgEmail - [email protected] be aw

The Benefits of Nature and the Outdoors for your Mental Health with Will Jones of Wild East Devon

May 27th, 2021 25m 27s

The Benefits of Nature and the Outdoors for your Mental Health with Will Jones of Wild East DevonFor more information about Wild East Devon use the links belowWebsite - https://eastdevon.gov.uk/wildeastdevon/ ------------------------------- For

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