In this month’s packed Mental Health Matters podcast we have guest interviews with David Kennard & Ana Jerez from Fitness in Mind. Plus, we have Time to Change champion & Mental Health campaigner Wayne Banks talking about his mental health journey.
Wayne Banks, Scott W, Isla Barton, David Kennard, Ana Jerez and Bob Simpson.
Our regular features – Songs of the Month, Book Review, Poem corner, Stress-buster & a discussion about Mental Health and change, are all in attendance. Plus a bonus interview with Yoga therapist Daniel Jon Groom about the benefits of Yoga and mindfulness…
Daniel Jon Groom
Songs of the Month
- Song 1 – Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson
- Song 2 – A Celebration by Joe Satriani
- Song 3 – Burning Bridges (Aquostic version) by Status Quo
Bonus Songs
- In Fitness in Mind interview – Happy by Pharrell Williams
- In Wayne’s interview – Crosses by Jose Gonzalez
You can listen to the full podcast here
[mixcloud]https://www.mixcloud.com/bobsimpson391/mental-health-matters-on-phoenix-fm-podcast-three/[/mixcloud]
Fitness in Mind started in May 2014 to encourage those with lived experience of mental ill health to engage in fitness classes to help achieve better mental wellbeing (through exercise). David & Ana talk to us about the very successful project.
Ana and David
Credits:
Presented by Bob Simpson and Scott W
Contributors: Wayne Banks, Isla Barton, David Kennard, Ana Jerez and Daniel Jon Groom
Produced by Scott W
Assistant Producers: Isla Barton, Wayne Banks, Bob Simpson & Amy Young
News Info:
“Find Mike” campaign as featured on Stranger on The Bridge :https://my.rethink.org/my/mike3/
Watch “Stranger on the Bridge (on 4oD until June 2nd approx.): https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-stranger-on-the-bridge
Follow Jonny Benjamin on Twitter: @MrJonnyBenjamin
Helpful Organisations:
MIND (national helpline) : 0300 123 3393 or at mind.org.uk
Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 or at samaritans.org
SANE : 0845 767 8000
Rethink: Rethink.org
Elefriends(MH Online support forum) : elefriends.org.uk
Wayne
