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A podcast for Black Parents of Special Needs People in the UK and those who love them.
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Introducing the "Mind, Body, Work Podcast," your essential audio companion from the team behind Workplace Wellbeing Professional. Designed for wellbeing professionals, health and safety managers, and occupational health specialists, our podcast delves into the topics that matter—from mental health and nutrition to remote working and legal protections. Listen in for actionable insights and expert perspectives to advance your workplace wellbeing initiatives. It's your go-to source for staying ...
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In this episode of Mind, Body, Work, host Joanne Swann welcomes two expert guests, Lisa Artis and Jess Parkinson, to discuss the vital link between sleep and workplace well-being. Lisa Artis, Deputy CEO of The Sleep Charity, shares eye-opening statistics about sleep issues in the UK and explains how sleep deprivation impacts productivity and the ec…
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"4 Day Work Week and Boundaried Work", Is This The Future For The UK?
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In this episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast, host Joanne Swann sits down with Simon Garrity, Senior Workforce Management expert at Protime, to explore the evolving landscape of work in the UK. They discuss how businesses are navigating shifts in productivity, the impact of new legislation, and the possibility of a four-day workweek. Simon share…
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Mental health best practices for remote teams
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Host Joanne Swann is joined by two workplace wellbeing experts for an in-depth exploration of best practices for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of remote teams. In this episode, John Carroll, Head of Marketing at Employment Hero UK, and Dr. Craig Knight, Doctor of Workplace Psychology, delve into whether current employer efforts are suf…
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The future of work – the benefits of coaching in corporate culture
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Join host Joanne Swann as she sits down with Thom Dennis, CEO and Founder of Serenity in Leadership, on "The Mind, Body, Work Podcast." In this episode, they explore the evolving landscape of corporate leadership, discussing emerging trends, the integration of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in coaching, and strategies to address common leadership cha…
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Empowering Disabled Employees: Strategies for Inclusive Workplaces
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In the latest episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast, host Joanne Swann speaks with Angela Matthews, Director of Policy and Research at Business Disability Forum, and Chris Jay, Founder and Managing Director of Bascule Disability Training. Together, they explore effective inclusive practices, delve into disability policy, debunk common misconcepti…
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Healthy Minds, Productive Workplaces: What You Need to Know
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Mental Health Awareness Week UK is from Monday May 13th 2024 to Sunday May 19th 2024. It’s time we get talking about mental health. In this session, editor of Workplace Wellbeing Professional Joanne Swann is joined by accredited psychologist Dr Ute Liersch and Psychology and Neuroscience Expert, Ruth Kudzi. Together, they explore five prevalent men…
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Prioritising Employee Health: A World Health Day Special
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In the latest episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast, host Joanne Swann speaks with Kelly Nicoll, a Chartered Fellow of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, and Peter Grinbergs, a physiotherapist and co-founder of the MSK health tech company EQL. Timed to coincide with World Health Day on April 7th, this episode shines a spotlight on…
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The Appreciation Equation: Why Valuing Employees is Key
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In this episode of the Mind, Body, Work podcast, host Joanne Swann is joined by Dr. Alexandra Dobra-Kiel, Innovation and Strategy Director at Behave, and Amrit Sandhar, CEO of &Evolve. Together they discuss the psychological advantages of expressing gratitude in the workplace and share effective strategies for employee appreciation. This discussion…
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The Working Parent's Mind: Managing Mental Health
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In this episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast, Joanne Swann speaks with Karl Bennett, the Wellbeing Director at Vivup, and Jennifer Liston-Smith, the Head of Thought Leadership at Bright Horizons. Together they explore the mental health challenges faced by working parents, discuss innovative workplace policies for parental support, and share stra…
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I Thought Adults Were Too Much Hassle ...
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On this episode, we are joined by Dr Inyang Takon, Consultant Paediatrician with expertise in Neurodevelopmental and Neurobehavioral Disorders. It's always good to hear the perspective of a practicing medial professional who is also Black. We discuss: - Why she chose to work in Paediatrics... she obviously doesn't agree with the saying 'never work …
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Winter Blues: Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder at Work
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As the days grow colder and darker, our latest episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast tackles a crucial topic – Seasonal Affective Disorder. Host Joanne Swann speaks with Dr. Julia Lyons, Senior Counselling Psychiatrist at Onebright, and Kayleigh Frost, Head of Clinical Services at Health Assured. Together, they explore the common symptoms of SAD,…
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Season 2 - What does 'Acceptance' look like for you?
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After a long hiatus, we are happy to welcome you back to Season 2! We will be exploring different community members' people perspectives on the issue of disability acceptance and what that looks like for them. Are you ready?
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Spotlight on Mental Health: Addressing Stress in the Workplace
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In this episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast, Joanne Swann speaks with Neil Laybourn, founder of NL Consultancy, a mental health and wellbeing organisation. Joanne also speaks with the Chief Executive of MFHA England, Simon Blake. Together they shed light on the critical issue of workplace stress and discuss strategies and insights that can pave…
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Creating a Culture of Wellbeing: Nurturing Employee Health and Happiness
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In this episode of the Mind, Body, Work Podcast, Joanne Swann speaks with Katie De Bertrand, a Mental Health First Aid instructor and the Training Manager at Oxfordshire Mind. Joanne also speaks with behavioural science expert Jon Davies. Together they talk all things workplace wellbeing, discussing how this term has transformed in recent years, ho…
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In this episode, Tutu chats to Nicole Stephens of the Wellbeing Fans, a Health & Wellness page for women looking after children with disabilities. Nicole is a qualified Nutritionist and is the right person to be discussing this topic with me. She is Mum to 2 beautiful children and one of her girls, Amber has special needs. So, this topic is not jus…
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What's so special about this episode is that there are two special needs Dads involved, it's not often we hear from Dads in the special needs space unlike Mums so this is refreshing. In this episode, we are in conversation with Tony & Kenny. Both Dads talk about coming to terms with the diagnosis of their special needs children, providing emotional…
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In this episode, Tutu & Kenny talk about preparing for and managing multiple appointments across different hospitals and clinics. How to prepare yourself as a Parent/Carer and your child before attending, they also share tips on what to do on the day and afterwards. There was also a brief mention of hospital restaurant food! Yay or Nay? Please list…
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In this episode, our Co - Founders Kenny & Tutu Popoola introduce our support network for parents with black special needs children in the UK and those who love them. We briefly explore issues like limited visibility for black special needs families, religion and acceptance and we invite everyone to come on board. Please follow us on our social med…
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