Best Kedren Elliott Podcasts (2024)

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EP0046: With Special Guest Stu Mace - Life Survival Coach 50:26

2+ y ago50:26

50:26

This week I spoke to Life Survival Coach Stu Mace about why he set up his business to help and guide people to achieve their goals, and how he looks after his own well-being. Stu came down to our Tuesday night well-being group at the end of 2021, and as soon as we got chatting I knew I wanted to invite him on the podcast. Stu captured the attention…

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EP0045: With Special Guest Tianne Croshaw - Stress Management Consultant 45:22

2+ y ago45:22

45:22

This week I spoke to Tianne Croshaw, founder of the Resilience Wellbeing Partnership. Tianne is a highly experienced Resilience Consultant working across a number of business sectors, an expert in delivering corporate programmes and also runs her own private practice working with individuals. Tianne kindly came down to our Happiness Hub Tuesday nig…

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EP044: Special Guest Tracey Worrall from Tracey Worrall Therapy 35:32

2+ y ago35:32

35:32

In this episode of the podcast, Kedren talks to fellow counsellor Tracey Worrall who has just set up her own private counselling practice, Tracey Worrall Therapy. Tracey offers counselling in Warrington and surrounding areas with the option of online, telephone and face to face sessions. Kedren and Tracey studied together for two years at the Chesh…

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EP043: Special Guest Mandy Gorst from Nantwich Holistics 37:24

2+ y ago37:24

37:24

In this episode of the Happiness Hub, I spoke to Mandy Gorst, a professional massage therapist and qualified Bowen Practitioner and Scar Worker. We talked about the work she does with her clients and the different therapies she offers and of course what she does to look after her own mental health and what makes her happy. In 2010 Mandy became a m…

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EP042: Special Guest Fiona Johnson from Flourish Wellbeing 27:46

2+ y ago27:46

27:46

We kick off series five of the Happiness Hub Podcast with special guest, well-being life coach Fiona Johnson. We asked Fiona to come on and talk to us about well-being and her top tips on how we can all live better. After working in the early year's sector for 20 years and realising how the job consumed her, Fiona decided she needed a change. She r…

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EP0041: Keds talks to Sarah Palmer about living alcohol free 46:30

3y ago46:30

46:30

This weeks guest, Sarah Palmer came on to talk about why she decided to go alcohol-free and set up Sobalicious to help others live alcohol-free too. Sobalicious is an alcohol-free community group with over 300 members who meet weekly online or at face to face events with activities like outdoor swimming and foraging walks. Sarah shared with us her …

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The Happiness Hub - Episode 040 with Annie Taylor talking about life with ME 37:54

3y ago37:54

37:54

In this week's episode, we welcomed Life and Style Coach Annie Taylor back on the podcast to talk about her own chronic condition. Annie was diagnosed with both ME and Systemic Candida several years ago, causing her great pain and chronic fatigue, making everyday tasks and attending work incredibly challenging. As luck would have it, a work colleag…

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EP039: Special Guest Karen Makin who shares her experience of living with MS 53:00

3y ago53:00

53:00

In this second MS podcast, Keds talks to Karen Makin about her diagnosis, treatment and self-care whilst living with MS. Karen is very much an all or nothing sort of person and was running two self-employed businesses when her MS really took hold and prevented her from pursuing one of her businesses and taking stock of what the future might hold. K…

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EP038: Special Guest Nichola Brain who shares her experience of living with MS 1:01:05

3y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

This is the first part of a two-part podcast talking about all things MS. Kedren one-half of the show's hosts was diagnosed with MS in January 2021 and wanted to invite others she had met on her journey who have helped her get her head around the diagnosis and to share their own stories. Nichola was diagnosed in 2011 when living in the US and has s…

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EP037: Special Guest Saskia Lightburn Ritchie talks about living with Bipolar 1:04:32

3y ago1:04:32

1:04:32

Saskia Lightburn Ritchie has a collection of hidden and chronic conditions and came on the Happiness Hub to share her experience and how she manages her symptoms and mental health daily. Saskia talked mainly about her diagnosis of Bipolar but also how this led her to be diagnosed with other conditions such as diabetes and ulcerative colitis. Saskia…

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How Jo Brimmell resolved her arthritis pain with an anti-inflammatory diet 31:35

3y ago31:35

31:35

Keds talks to nutrition, energy and wellness coach Jo Brimmell about her Inflammatory Arthritis and how she found following an elimination diet helped her reduce and remove her painful symptoms. Since treating the rare arthritis condition she was diagnosed with, Jo has gone on to train as a nutritionist and now helps others follow an anti-inflammat…

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EP035: PCOS and mental health with Hannah Guthrie 38:14

3y ago38:14

38:14

This week Keds catches up with previous podcast guest Hannah Guthrie to see what she's been up to since she last came on the show in December last year and to talk more in-depth about Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS affects 1 in 10 women in the Uk and is the most common female hormone condition. It manifests differently in each individual an…

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EP034: Living with Fibromyalgia with Laura Bounford 1:02:17

3y ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects the central nervous system, the most common symptoms are chronic pain and fatigue. The condition is very common and estimated that 1 in 20 people in the UK may be affected by Fibromyalgia as not everyone who has it, is diagnosed and because the symptoms vary greatly from person to person. 80 to 90% of people…

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EP033: Liz & Keds introduce series 4 of the Happiness Hub 34:36

3y ago34:36

34:36

The dynamic duo is back for series four and this week Liz & Keds chat and introduces this series theme, all about chronic and hidden diseases and how these affect peoples mental health. During lockdown, both Liz & Keds had diagnoses of their own. Throughout the podcast's previous series, they have interviewed and spoken to others who have their own…

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EP032: Being Aware for your Wellness with Benjamin Stubbs 49:15

3y ago49:15

49:15

In the last episode of Season 3 Ben and Keds wrap up the themes of the 6-week wellness programme the team have been running and why they can help with your mental health and wellness and also the thread that holds them all together, being aware. Come join us on our Facebook group, to share and access daily mindful and wellness tips, good news stori…

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EP031: The Power of Letting Go with Benjamin Stubbs 54:33

3y ago54:33

54:33

The last week of our 6-week wellness programme is all about Letting Go. Mind Set coach Benjamin Stubbs talks to us about why we have thoughts and emotions that stay with us and takes Keds through an exercise called the Sedona method to welcome and subdue these thoughts and feelings that stay with us. If you have difficulty letting go of thoughts an…

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EP030: Special Guest Personal Trainer Beckie Morley 51:12

3y ago51:12

51:12

We bring you a bonus episode this week all about the importance of exercise on your physical and mental health. We invited Personal Trainer Beckie Morley on to tell us how it helps our body and mind and asked her a few tips on how to get started if you're thinking about getting active. Beckie has been in the fitness industry for over five years but…

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EP029: Food & your Mood with Janie Bishop, Nutritional Therapist 49:46

3y ago49:46

49:46

This week Keds invites Nutritionist Janie Bishop back on the show to delve further into the link between our gut and our brain. Janie talks about the things she eats and the supplements she takes that have helped her with her mental health. Janie also discussed recent research that shows the types of food that will help you with anxiety and depress…

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EP028: New Habits with Benjamin Stubbs 41:12

3y ago41:12

41:12

This week, Keds and Ben talk about New Habits and how they can help you with your mental health, changing the little things you do can give you more time and make you feel less stressed. New Habits is the theme of this week's Happy Appy and we'll be asking participants to reduce the time they spend on social media, watching the news, but also consc…

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EP027: Giving and Connection with Liz Parkin & Ben Stubbs 34:43

3y ago34:43

34:43

In this episode the tables are turned and Liz Parkin is interviewed by Benjamin Stubbs. Giving and connecting are strong values that Liz holds and she talks about how making time to connect with friends, colleagues her community and her husband helps her to stay happy and fulfilled.By Kedren Elliott & Liz Parkin

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EP026: Special Guest Liam Hand, Transformational Coach 46:22

3y ago46:22

46:22

This week's podcast and Happy Appy theme is self-care. This week we talked to Transformational Coach Liam Hand about self-care, why it's so important and what self-care techniques he uses with his clients and himself to look after his clients and his own mental health and wellbeing. Liam describes himself as a transformational coach, aiming to help…

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EP025: The Power of Gratitude with Benjamin Stubbs 33:14

3+ y ago33:14

33:14

In week two of our 3rd podcast series and week one of the Happy Appy wellbeing programme we introduce Gratitude and how it can help you with your mental health and wellbeing. Benjamin Stubbs who is a Mindset Coach already uses this with his clients and has already seen the benefits it can bring. Ben talked about how we need to practise gratitude as…

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EP024: Introduction to the Happy Appy, with creators Benjamin Stubbs, Liz & Keds 33:02

3+ y ago33:02

33:02

In the first episode of our 3rd series, we introduce our 6-week online wellness programme called the Happy Appy. Liz, Keds and Benjamin Stubbs, chat about their own journies and how we've come up with the 6-week programme and the weekly themes that will help you change your mindset and lead you through simple activities to improve your mental healt…

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EP023: Special Guest Saskia Lightburn-Ritchie from Cheshire Without Abuse 39:42

3+ y ago39:42

39:42

In the last episode of our second series, we talk to Saskia Lightburn-Ritchie, CEO of local domestic abuse charity Cheshire Without Abuse (CWA). CWA is a local domestic abuse charity in Cheshire which has been operating since 1977. They deliver a whole family service, supporting adult and child victims of domestic abuse and adult and young perpetra…

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EP022: Special Guest Emily Gearing Rest Easy Training 1:01:33

3+ y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

This week, Liz and Keds talk to Emily Gearing founder and owner of The Rest Easy Method and Rest Easy Training. Rest Easy Training is a simple, effective, affordable mental health programme for schools, families & businesses. As a self-help strategy, it has been designed to prevent mental illness in 6-25-year-olds. Using the acronym REST EASY child…

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EP021: Special Guest Clair Chilvers from Mental Health Research UK 39:14

3+ y ago39:14

39:14

This week Liz & Keds are joined by Clair Chilvers one of the founding members of the mental heal charity Mental Health Research UK (MHRUK). MHRUK is the first UK charity dedicated to raising funds for research into mental illnesses, their causes and cures and raises money to fund students through their PhD research scholarships. Clair talked about …

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EP020: Special Guest Ruth Williams from The Smile Group 38:46

3+ y ago38:46

38:46

Ruth Williams Founder & Treasurer of Smile Group, mum to Amber, and Freya shared with us her experience of post-natal depression after having her first child 11 years ago. Ruth's experience along with meeting up with co-founder Natalie who experienced a traumatic birth led the pair to set up The Smile Group to provide help and guidance to families …

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EP019: Special Guest Emma Dechoux, Inspired Learning 42:43

3+ y ago42:43

42:43

Liz & Keds talk to Emma about how she's helping create conversations on mental health in the workplace. Passionate about helping individuals be the best they can be, Emma set up Inspired learning to inspire people to achieve the results they want through engaging and interactive workshops, programmes and coaching. Adding to the suite of training th…

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EP018: Special Guest Jan Harrison, Harbour Cheshire 43:28

3+ y ago43:28

43:28

This week Liz & Keds had the pleasure of talking to Jan Harrison who runs a local mental health service called Harbour, helping people across Crewe & Nantwich with their mental health and well-being. Jan told us how she was motivated through personal family experiences of mental health services and support in the area or, rather, the difficulties i…

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EP017: Special Guest Sam Ruck - Visyon 39:55

3+ y ago39:55

39:55

Continuing with this series theme of local mental health charities and Children's Mental Health Week Liz & Keds chat to Sam Ruck, Head of Therapeutic Services at Visyon. Visyon is a local children's mental health charity that has been supporting the emotional health of children, young people, and their families in the Cheshire and Staffordshire moo…

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EP016: Special Guests Ryan Smith and Zoe Brown from Speak Up Space 41:57

3+ y ago41:57

41:57

This week Liz & Keds talk to Ryan Smith and Zoe Brown who run Speak Up Space and The Maccas Project. Both services run under local mental health charity North Staffs Mind support young people across Stoke and Staffordshire with their mental health. Speak up Space is an Instant Messaging Service run 7 days a week through the Speak Up Space Website w…

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EP015: Self Care and Tropic Skincare 45:52

3+ y ago45:52

45:52

This week Liz and Keds talk about self-care and what they've both do to take care of themselves. This week's guest Emma Dechoux from Inspired Learning couldn't join us, however, we took a leaf out of Emma's book to do a little bit of self-pampering and create a home spa experience! We talk about Tropic as Lizzie is an ambassador for the brand and t…

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EP014: Special Guest Kate Carney, You In Mind 40:38

3+ y ago40:38

40:38

In our third episode of our second Happiness Hub series, Liz & Keds talk to the very talented and motivated creator of Cheshire's Mental Health Hub You in Mind, Kate Carney. We spoke to Kate about how the idea came about and how she worked at setting the platform up back in 2017 and how she keeps it up to date, which is no mean feat. YouinMind.org …

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EP013: Special Guest Tim Dougill, raising money for Mind 28:27

3+ y ago28:27

28:27

Liz & Keds chat to Tim Dougill about what he's been up to during lockdown last year whilst being furloughed from work. Tim tells us about his experiences of volunteering for Nantwich Buddies AND how he's raised nearly £4,000 from home for national mental health charity Mind. Tim also shared with us his own challenges with mental health and the thin…

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EP012: Special Guest Simon Koefman - Samaritans of South Cheshire 43:05

3+ y ago43:05

43:05

Liz & Keds kick off Series 2 which is all about local mental health charities with an in-depth interview with Simon Koefman who has been volunteering for the local Samaritans branch in Crewe, Samaritans of South Cheshire for 7 years. Simon is fundraising manager of the local mental health charity, he's also a listening volunteer, a mentor, and has …

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EP011: Listeners Questions and Comments 40:42

3+ y ago40:42

40:42

In the last episode of the first series of the Happiness Hub podcast, Liz and Keds reflect on the year that's been and what 2021 holds. The duo also answers your questions, some of which will shape Series 2 of the podcast, and read out the lovely feedback we've had since launching the Happiness Hub along with the tips you've shared with us on what …

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EP010: Special Guest Mindset Coach Benjamin Stubbs 52:33

3+ y ago52:33

52:33

In our last podcast of 2020 we invited Mindset Coach Benjamin Stubbs to tell us about this new App and how he can help you have a fresher, positive, and more proactive mindset. We loved talking to Ben as you can tell from this episode, his energy was contagious. Ben shared some great tips on how to be more positive and everyday things we can all do…

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EP009: Special Guest Nigel Keegan, Right Minds Hypnotherapy 46:48

3+ y ago46:48

46:48

This week Liz & Keds talk to Nigel Keegan, hypnotherapist and fellow Nantwich Buddy about how hypnotherapy can help with anxiety, phobias, and confidence. and dispelling the myths and mysteries around hypnosis. Nigel is a fully qualified and experienced hypnotherapist, psychotherapist, and Mindfulness practitioner & teacher, committed to improving …

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EP008: Special Guest Hannah Guthrie, PCOS 27:16

3+ y ago27:16

27:16

During this episode, Liz & Keds talk to Hannah about the best ways to improve PCOS through weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Hannah was diagnoses with PCOS when she was 17 and has been learning over the last 13 years how to manage her condition through physical and mental exercises and learning. She has also become an ambassador for promoting aw…

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EP007: Special Guest Annie Taylor, Life Coach 45:49

3+ y ago45:49

45:49

This week Liz & Keds talk to Life Coach Annie Taylor, she describes herself as... Mum and a Wife. Then I'm a Life Coach, Personal Stylist and Writer. Skills in the kitchen are a bit hit and miss; as a Coach I'm an absolute Pro! Annie covers how she helps her clients plan and achieve their goals and how building confidence and self belief is a big p…

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EP006: Special Guest Janie Bishop, Nutritional Therapist 38:49

3+ y ago38:49

38:49

Janie is a Nutritional Therapist and talks about ways in which we can improve our diet for better physical AND mental health. She gives some top tips on things to look out for in our food and foods that can benefit our health. Liz also talks about her experience of working in a Health shop in the 1920's????!!! If you've any questions you'd like to …

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EP005: Special Guest Laura Bounford Slimming World Consultant 40:23

3+ y ago40:23

40:23

Our guest this week is Laura Bounford, Slimming World Consultant and Team Developer for the Congleton and Bidduph team in Cheshire. Laura has lost 6st 11lb herself through being a member, loves food and is passionate about helping local people change their health, lifestyle & mental wellbeing. We talked to Laura about how Slimming World changed her…

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EP004: Special Guest Rachel Sinden Play Pizzazz 40:10

3+ y ago40:10

40:10

Liz & Keds talk to special guest Rachel Sinden about how she's helping families in lock-down. She's an author, classroom teacher, Theatre Director and outreach practitioner with over 16 years experience. Plus a recent winner of the Santander Venture Pitch 2020. We talked about lots of different things with Rachel including the impact of COVID-19 on…

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EP003: Special guest SJ Hudson - Local Childrens Author 36:51

3+ y ago36:51

36:51

This week Keds & Liz talk to SJ Hudson who's launching her first children's book next week on Friday the 13th of November. The ‘Lion who Longed for Spots’ is a rhyming story promoting self-belief and emotional well-being. It follows an adorable young lion cub, named Lottie. Lottie has doubts about her appearance and opts to confide in her mum about…

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EP002: Special guest Mark Bickerton - Local Author 46:52

3+ y ago46:52

46:52

In this episode, Liz & Keds talk to TV writer and published author Mark Bickerton about the creative process of writing and how it can help with your mental health. Mark also shares his experiences as a writer, a volunteer and someone who's mental health has led them to darker places. Mark's book Day Return to Cocoa Yard was published on 28th Augus…

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EP001: An introdution to your show hosts Liz & Keds 28:30

3+ y ago28:30

28:30

Our first Happiness Hub Podcast, so we need to introduce ourselves, it would be rude not too. Find out all about our podcast and our hosts Liz & Keds. What brought them to this point in time, deciding to record a podcast and things that make them happy. We hope this podcast makes you happy and we want to know what else does! (Keep it clean) So list…

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