Maximum Edge CIC Podcast Channel

Following the success of our Art of the Street project, funded by Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership, Kathy Kilgannon (Kitty K Rhymes), children's author, joins Phil Glover to talk about: how she became an author, what the project meant to her, what makes her happy and how creativity can help you Useful links: KITTY on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kittykrhymes/ on Amazon:  https://www...

Dave D from Incremental Gainz kindly shared his interview with Arjuna Ishaya with us, to share on our channel. In this conversation they discuss: * Things we can do to be more present - even just washing up dishes * How to be more innocent (it's not what you think it means) * CV or 'Resumee' goals vs Eulogy goals * The biggest thing you can do to get power back in any situation * How 2 minutes wil...

Join Dave S to find out how new platform "Flip The Script" has helped 3 different people to challenge their way of thinking and 'Flip The Script' inside their heads. Could this be the Next Big Thing in your life, to help you cope with change - or to help you to take that leap?   http://flipthescriptonline.com   https://www.facebook.com/groups/FLIPMC 

Are you struggling to deal with changes that have happened to you? Do you want to learn how to deal better with change? Do you want to make positive changes but you aren't sure where to start? Join Dave S to find out what new platform "Flip The Script" is all about and find out if it's right for you. Turn challenges into opportunities and problems into puzzles. http://flipthescriptonline.com https...

Our webinar with Dave from Incremental Gainz guides you through... - What is Mental Health? - Self-Care - Peer Support We also have PDF document which complements this webinar.  Please contact us to obtain your copy. Further reading to go alongside this video which would be of benefit (but is not essential) to a greater understanding:   8 Weeks Towards Maximum Health - Katy Sheridan Keeping a jour...

  In this episode, Dave D talks with Dave Sheridan about changes due to coronavirus and the lockdown, resilience to change, peer support... and cheese.   Find us online for more information: website: http://www.maximumedge.org.uk Twitter: @MaxEdgeCIC Facebook: @MaxEdgeCIC YouTube: Maximum Edge Instagram: @incrementalgainz Thanks for listening, please like and share if that's your thing!   Featured...

In this episode, Dave D talks with Rob, a teacher in an English secondary school. They discuss the pressures on students, resilience, pressures on teachers, school management, mental health, social media, peer pressure and more. A really good insight into life as a teacher in the 21st century. This episode is part of our series aimed at 11-16 year olds, but is suitable for all - including parents....

In this episode, Dave from Maximum Edge CIC, and Martin from Clear Futures Communities CIC discuss the impact of Coronavirus / Covid19 on the communities they work in, family life, and the importance of asking for and offering help if you can. Just some of the people and organisations mentioned in this episode: Teardrops Homeless Centre, St Helens Bosco House Homeless Hub, Bootle Fazakerley Commun...

In this episode, Dave D talks with TJ (18) about school, friendships, social media, sexting and revenge porn, alcohol, money, gaming, snapchat, clothes labels and parenting! A lot to cover in a short space of time, but a great insight into the life of a secondary school student. The episode is aimed at parents of 11 to 16 year olds, but is suitable for all.   Also in this series aimed at 11-16 yea...

In this episode, Dave D talks about Positive Thinking - in particular during Lockdown for coronavirus. What can we do to stay positive, challenge ourselves, think differently and use this time as an opportunity for growth?   The episode is aimed at 11 to 16 year olds, but suitable for all.   Also in this series aimed at 11-16 year olds - "Resilience", "Your Morning Routine" and "Health, Fitness an...

In this episode, Dave from Maximum Edge CIC, and Martin from Clear Futures Communities CIC discuss the impact of Coronavirus / Covid19 on routine, how it is both positively and negatively affecting us and the communities we live in.   (We are working on better sound quality, as we record this conversations online so please bear with us, we are always learning)   Please stay home, stay safe as much...

In this episode, Dave from Maximum Edge, and Martin from Clear Futures discuss the initial impact of Coronavirus / Covid19 on their professional and personal lives, and the changes they have noticed already. Please stay home, stay safe as much as you possibly can. We support #MakeSundaysSpecial to encourage people to make that little extra effort on Sundays (or another day if it doesn't fit) to pr...

In memory of Tom Boardman, 10th May 1918 - 5th January 2018 In this episode Dave D talks with Tom Boardman, war veteran from Leigh, Greater Manchester about his time in the forces during World War II and his time in Japanese Prisoner of War camps.  His resilience and survival in some dreadful conditions just show how strong we can be with the right mindset. Thanks to Tom's son Ron, for helping to...

In this episode, Dave D talks with Dawn Jones, aunty of the late Daniel Fox, who died after being stabbed in St Helens in 2016. Aimed at 11 to 16 year olds, this episode talks about the effects of knife crime, consequences of carrying a knife and what the Daniel Fox Foundation are doing to tackle knife crime, following the death of Daniel. It is mostly - but not exclusively - relevant to 11 and 16...

In this episode we hear Dave talking to personal trainer Gary about health, fitness....and pacman! It is mostly - but not exclusively - relevant to boys between 11 and 16. In it they discuss the importance of trying lots of different activities before choosing one or two to specialise in; how exercise can help your mental health; the pressures of body image; the drawbacks of weight training if don...

In this episode, aimed at 11-16 year olds, Dave D helps you look at your morning routine - and start to look at ways you could make it better - helping you to become the best you can be, every day. Also in this series, Resilience for 11-16 year olds, Health and Fitness for 11 to 16 year olds Find us online for more information: website: http://www.maximumedge.org.uk Twitter: @MaxEdgeCIC Facebook:...

What is "Mental Health"? This introduction asks you to stop and think about your own mental health and what influences it. Are you consciously aware of it? Do you know how to manage it positively?   Other episodes in this series include Having Hope, Looking After Your Mental Health and Depression Risk Factors Find us online for information: website: http://www.maximumedge.org.uk Twitter: @MaxEdgeC...

This short podcast  "Looking After Your Mental Health" is the first introduction to help you recognise the things which can trigger poor mental health and helps you to start identifying a support network for when you are not feeling too great. Other episodes in this series include Mental Health: What is it? and Having Hope Find us online for information: website: http://www.maximumedge.org.uk Twit...

This short podcast is a basic introduction to what depression is and how to spot the warning signs in others and in yourself. Other episodes in this series include Mental Health: What is it? and Looking After Your Mental Health Find us online for information: website: http://www.maximumedge.org.uk Twitter: @MaxEdgeCIC Facebook: @MaxEdgeCIC YouTube: Maximum Edge Thanks for listening, please like an...

This short podcast is a basic introduction to what the risk factors of depression are. For example personality type, housing situation, physical health, career issues.  It is aimed at introducing you to the concept of depression and how it can affect people in many different situations. Other episodes in this series include Depression Warning Signs and Mental Health: What is it? Find us online for...

Having Hope looks at having dreams and hopes and keeping on a path to achieve those things. Learn how to keep positive, reflect on achievements, and keep pushing forward to meet your goals in life and reach your own personal potential.   Other episodes in this series include Looking After Your Mental Health, Mental Health: What is it? and Depression Risk Factors Find us online for information: web...

In this episode, Dave D introduces the concept of resilience: what it is, how to develop your resilience by starting small, and what having resilience can do for you. Find us online for information: website: http://www.maximumedge.org.uk Twitter: @MaxEdgeCIC Facebook: @MaxEdgeCIC YouTube: Maximum Edge Thanks for listening, please like and share if that's your thing! Why not purchase our guided jou...

Racing Thoughts will guide you through the process of stopping. Just for a few moments. And allowing yourself to just be still and letting your thoughts come and go. With practise, you can learn how to still the mind for longer and longer, but for now, just start with a few moments of acceptance. Our minds are very busy places and that is ok. Other episodes in this series include Bus Stop, Start T...

This episode, Coming Home, focuses on your arrival home at the end of a long day; helping you to move on from the stresses, dramas and deadlines of the day and appreciate the place that you call Home. With practise, you will get better and better at being the best version of yourself at home, and enjoying your time spent with family and friends. Other episodes in this series include Start The Day,...

This episode, Bus Stop, helps you wind down and accept the wait for the bus (or taxi, train, or anything else), taking in your surroundings and using the time to be calm in your own mind. With practise, waiting for things which you are not in control of will be much easier and less stressful than it used to be. Other episodes in this series include Start The Day, The Commute, and The Queue. Find u...