The Black Country Blokes

With the darker nights drawing in people become prone to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), tonight Kev and Lee discuss how it makes them feel and whether they are affected by it. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same time every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall...

From across the pond, we are joined tonight by James Henderson. Here is a sneak peek into James and his never give up attitude: My name is James Henderson, 36 years old, born with spina bifida; it’s a chronic, lifelong, physical disability. While I may have a visible disability; it does not define my Life. My lifestyle goes above and beyond my life’s story. It is not about my limits, the obstacles...

Getting To Know Your Brain Better- Gravy Banana. Recorded from our radio show on Black Country Radio Xtra, we spoke with Dr Emily Barney, owner of Gravy Banana - Mental Health Done Differently in Stourbridge. Emily talks to us about how the brain works, how we can improve our own mental health and the modern methods she uses in her practice to achieve more positive mental health. Support this show...

Let’s Go Purple! It’s really easy to get involved: 1. Pick a date in October to Go Purple. 2. Download our Fundraising pack for activity ideas here: www.blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk/gopurple/ 3. Tell us all about your Go Purple plans – call Deb or Liz on 0121 553 0090 4. Have LOTS OF FUN and take photos on your Go Purple day! 5. Tell us how much you raise and donate here: www.virginmoneygiving.com/...

Don't Let Your Disability Stop You!! Ceri Davies B.E.M. lives by this; her disabilities Cerebral Palsy and Tethered Cord Syndrome, certainly don't stop her from living a unique and inspirational life. With the help of family, friends and carers, she has set up a C.I.C. to help brighten the lives of children with disabilities. Please listen and be inspired. #cerebralpalsy #cerebralpalsyawareness #a...

From our radio show on Black Country Radio Xtra 7 pm-9 pm Thursdays. We talk with Jon ExBoozeHound Mansell about his addiction, mental health and getting help. #addiction #recovery #mentalhealth #love #addictionrecovery #sober #sobriety #soberlife #depression #anxiety #recoveryispossible #drugs #wedorecover #motivation #mentalhealthawareness #alcoholism #soberliving #aa #life #addictionawareness #...

Bettering the world for future generations starts at home; that's why our guest tonight Wayne Lewis and his team of community volunteers, are cleaning up the Black Country. Wayne works tirelessly to make the Black Country a better place and somewhere to be proud of, and he does this despite his physical health and mental health battles. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #po...

Tonight we are going to be talking will John Reed and Edd the Head Flanagan. We will be discussing John's prison talks and Edd's experiences in prison, his addiction and recovery. #prison #jail #prisonlife #prisonreform #love #inmate #justice #incarceration #criminaljusticereform #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #life #mindfulness #wellness #inspiration #fitness #healing #happiness #positivity #...

Tonight we are joined by Aaron Betesta the founder of Laughtercise, Aaron is going to be talking with us about the power of Laughter, how it improves your mental health and Aaron's own mental health battles.   Where to find Aaron: Email: info@laughtercise.co.uk Website: www.laughtercise.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/Laughtercise1   Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb ....

Did you miss John Collins on our radio show on Black Country Radio Xtra? Catch up now; we talk about mental health, racism, music and his road to Olympia. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James competed for Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, finishing fifth in the trunk and arm classification in adaptive rowing. He also competed for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, finishing 8th in the sitting volleyball. We will discuss his mental health and disability and find out what it takes to become a Paralympian. Support this show http://supporte...

Does The Pain Ever Go Away? After a loved one passes do we ever stop missing them, thinking about them, wishing we could have one more day? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After almost 2 years of The Black Country Blokes and trying our best to raise awareness around mental health, we have decided to add to our challenges and stick up for the rights and raise awareness of disabled people and their carers. Who better to raise awareness than someone that has a disability and the carer of a disabled child. #disability #disabilityawareness #disabled #wheelchair #inclusio...

Tonight we are joined by Richard Moss a senior social prescribing link worker at Dudley Integrated Plus who support people to become more involved, connected and active in their communities. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #love #selflove #anxiety #motivation #depression #health #mentalhealthmatters #life #mindfulness #loveyourself #wellness #inspiration #fitness #healing #happiness...

With the Olympics upon us, and the athletes striving for gold how are you going for gold in your life... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy tragically lost his sight in adulthood, he will be talking to us about how he has overcome and accepted his disability and his work with The Beacon Centre For The Blind. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #love #selflove #anxiety #motivation #depression #health #mentalhealthmatters #life #mindfulness #loveyourself #wellness #inspiration #fitness #healing #happiness #positivit...

This episode is from our radio show, and we talk to Paul Fjelrad, author of the book THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES. Paul suffered from unbearable psychological and physical pain as a child, which led to a spiral of self-destruction in adulthood and a diagnosis of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Please find Paul's book here: www.thestrugglecontinues.co.uk Support this show http://supporter.acast.c...

With the majority of the restrictions being lifted on July 19th will it positively or negatively affect our mental health? #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #love #selflove #anxiety #motivation #depression #health #mentalhealthmatters #podcast #podcasting #spotify #podcasts #lockdown #covid #quarantine #stayhome #coronavirus #staysafe #corona #radio Support this show http://supporter....

We are back, live tonight on our usual Tuesday slot, and after England's historic win we are talking about how a big win can help your mental health. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have had a busy few weeks setting up our radio show and haven't had time to go live, but we are back with a BANG, this weeks podcast (later than usual) is with non-other than our local MP Marco Longhi MP, I hope you enjoy and if you have any questions please leave a comment. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #love #anxiety #motivation #depression #health #mentalhealthmatt...

Tonight we are joined by Steve Heathcock who has a charity single out in support of NHS charity and The Frank Bruno Foundation, Steve decided to raise money for the Frank Bruno Foundation after suffering from his own mental health during the lockdown. Steven single can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/album/1LW1joNgDlfP2EKJ6a4vJw?highlight=spotify:track:57yidAW5YT1ZxUlYssHbK6 https://www.yo...

We met with our local MP, Mike Wood and talked about mental health and discussed how we can improve our services and what we are doing well. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #love #anxiety #motivation #depression #health #mentalhealthmatters #life #mindfulness #loveyourself #wellness #inspiration #fitness #healing #happiness #positivity #positivevibes #quotes #mindset #ther...

What Does It Take To Become A World Champion? Tonight we get to ask a man who has been there and done it, Olympic bronze medalist, Commonwealth middleweight champion, European middleweight champion and WBC super-middleweight champion Richie Woodhall.  Richie will talk to us about his career, highs and lows, and what mentality it took to reach the top. #youtube #facebook #podcas...

Tonight we are talking to Glen Barker about the last 12 months fighting covid and the effect this has had on his mental health. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #love #anxiety #motivation #depression #health #mentalhealthmatters #life #mindfulness #loveyourself #wellness #inspiration #fitness #healing #happiness #positivity #positivevibes #quotes #mindset #therapy #covid #i...

How Do I Handle Life When it All becomes Too Much? Has life ever beaten you down until you feel like you can't take any more? In our discussion tonight we will see if we have been to this point and what we did to carry on. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #love #anxiety #motivation #depression #health #mentalhealthmatters #life #mindfulness #loveyourself #wellness #ins...