Wavelength

In the final episode for now.. Chukes reminds us of the importance of gratitude to yourself and all those around you. Produced by  @IAmTheHow  with music from Kai Engel.

The importance of kindness and how you can bring  your  magic into being a Natural Helper. Produced by  @IAmTheHow  with music from Kai Engel.

Chukes takes us through the Five Ways to Wellbeing with good insight into some Buddhist philosophy along the way. Produced by  @IAmTheHow  with music from Kai Engel.

Chukes takes us through some of the underlying causes of bullying with some useful advice on what we can all do. Produced by @IAmTheHow with music from Kai Engel.

We hear some of the statistics surrounding suicide and the how  suicide prevention has a positive effect on many individuals and the wider society. Produced by @IAmTheHow with music from Kai Engel.

A quick guide with Chukes to the Mental Health Through Kindness podcast series with a background to The Spirit of the Session and a little about Why Words Matter... Produced by @IAmTheHow with music from Kai Engel.

Chukes provides us with a brief overview of the work from Goodwill in Action to Prevent Suicide with reference to what has been achieved so far along with plans for the future and how you can help. Produced by @IAmTheHow with music from Kai Engel.

Chukes provides us with a brief overview of Action to Prevent Suicide's work with reference to the team and how you can help. Produced by @IAmTheHow with music from Kai Engel.

We hear Joel Sutton about The Power to Parents programme along with some of the parents who have taken part. Produced by @IAmTheHow. Music Kai Engel.

We hear from Aydin Boyacigiller and Joel Sutton about Caring Town and The Power to Parents programme along with some of the parents who have taken part. Produced by @IAmTheHow. Music Kai Engel.

We hear from those who took part in the Ageless Man Programme. Produced by @IAmTheHow. Music Kai Engel.

How can we support and collaborate with each other as we emerge from the pandemic to support our community's mental health? Carole Whitty, Darin Halifax, Alison Kingdon, Lucy Chenery, Chukumeka Maxwell and Simon Dyer provide their thoughts... Produced by @IAmTheHow . Music Kai Engel and livewire rap-poetry from Samatics    

Young people from the Plymouth Foyer share their stories of their time in the woods; their feelings before, what they learnt at the time and the thoughts that they take with them. Produced by @IAmTheHow

Join the Outdoor Swimming Society's Swim Champ Leo Gundle along with Sophie and William, as they show us that outdoor swimming is for everyone and how universities are the hot-bed for cold water swimmers. Produced by @IAmTheHow with Music from Kai Engel.  

Releasing power to promote social change: join SIMPL event organiser, Aydin Boyacigiller and Ab Brightman, Losing Control Ambassador to see how Losing Control has influenced the views of Sam, Gareth, Will, Imogen and Matt. Are we witnessing a quiet revolution? Carol Botten from VONNE picks up the story. Produced by @IAmTheHow

Can we structure social investment to incentivise positive system behaviours? When and why do funders collaborate & not collaborate? What are the options for income generation? Join Sam Magne, Clare Fitzgerald, Frances Northrop, Hanna Lim and Gareth Hart as they throw ideas up in the air... to see how money can be made to work harder in areas that really matter. Produced by @IAmTheHow

Dip in to the thought provoking insight arising from the 'Little Heresies' sessions, based on the following provocative statements: #1 Accountability for delivering results cannot exist in complex environments. #2 More participation and diversity always makes better decision making. #3 By not aligning funds, funders are actively choosing poor outcomes. #4 Managing performance by outcomes perpetuat...

Listen in to the expectations of delegates as they chew the fat; we hear about their expectations, the challenges they face and the key messages that they would like to get across. Join Sam from The National Lottery Community Fund, Gareth from Iridescent Ideas, Will from South West Academic Health Science Network and Imogen and Matt from POP+  Produced by @IAmTheHow

Being active is important for us all, with benefits for both the mind and body, but for those who may have dementia, keeping active can be a challenge. Janica talks to us about a range of activities designed specifically for those of us who may need that little extra support and we hear how sports and leisure organisations such Fusion Lifestyle are working within communities to become Dementia Fri...

Join Katharine Harrod as she explains how the Kingsbridge and Salcombe Chamber of Commerce actively encourages all businesses to become Dementia Friendly and how easily accessed and simple training benefits the staff, customers, community and the bottom line. "People don't repeat bad experiences, they only repeat the good ones." Produced by @IAmTheHow with music from Kai Engel.

Join Ian Sherriff as he talks about his work in dementia care and research which has been recognised with the award of a British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. We hear how dementia programmes in the UK's rural communities tie in with global trends and how being part of a Dementia Friendly Community has widespread benefits for us all, no matter where we live. Produced @IAmTheHow...

The church provides a vital link to our more remote and rural communities and through hosting a short dementia awareness session the church can reach out further, acting as a catalyst that brings a deeper understanding to people from all walks of life. Produced for KDFC by @IAmTheHow

Karen Girmshaw, Consultant Nurse for Older People talks to us about the Dementia Awareness Training Programme at Derriford Hospital, the positive impact that this has had on patients and carers and how we can also help when planning a visit. As Karen says: "People come to hospital with their dementia, often not because of their dementia." Produced for KDFC by IAmTheHow

Richard Loxton, Lost Person Search Manager at Devon & Cornwall Police explains that it's not uncommon for people who have dementia to go missing, but there are some steps that we can all take to reduce the likelihood of this. We also hear how the Herbert Protocol can be used as an effective tool to aid search, should a vulnerable person need help. Produced for KDFC by @IAmTheHow