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RNIB - Health and Wellbeing

RNIB Connect Radio

Stay informed, supported, and inspired with RNIB - Health and Wellbeing. Interviews and features that explore topics that matter most to blind and partially sighted people, from managing everyday health challenges to boosting mental wellbeing and finding balance in daily life. Hear expert advice, personal stories, and practical tips designed to help you live well and thrive. Hear individual interviews here or listen to the Happy Hour on our website: The Happy Hour - RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB

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91: Life-Saving Programme From Network Rail And...

RNIB - Health and Wellbeing ·

2024/10/14

This World Mental Health Day took place on the 10th of October and saw Network Rail announce a new milestone with its Rail Suicide Prevention Programme. The initiative helps an entire industry respond effectively to the many people that are presenting on the railway either in distress or crisis. Joining us to talk about the programme is Dave Brown from the Samaritans, Louise McNally from Network Rail, and Network Rail employee Dom Mottram. Whatever you're going through, you can call Samaritans

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7:34

S1 Ep96: Chatting Financial Wellbeing With Personal...

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2024/09/23

This week on the Happy Hour we're focusing on financial wellbeing as we speak with Personal Finance Expert Andrew Hagger about some of his tips to make sure our savings go further. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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S1 Ep97: Tai Chi With Chris Godwin

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2024/09/02

On part two of the Happy Hour's Paralympics Special, Chris Godwin guides us through a simple Tai Chi exercise. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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S1 Ep96: Importance Of Sport With RNIB's Alice Holloway

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2024/08/26

As part of our Paralympics Special Part 1 we check in with Alice Holloway from RNIB to chat about the importance of sport and physical activity and how we can make the most of it in our daily lives. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital letters and underline with a bold pink line. Underneath the line: ‘Connect Radio’ is written in black in a smaller font.

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35:26

90: Self Help Talking Books, IBSA, & Music

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2023/06/19

With a good dose of great music, random chat, and great interviews, it’s time for the latest episode of the Happy Hour.And this week, Paulina browses the RNIB Library shelves for some Self-Help titles, Allan hears how preparations for the IBSA World Games are getting on, and Amelia finds out how RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) are helping to connect and empower disabled people working in music. The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this

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34:29

89: Goalball, Talking Books, & Social Media

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2023/06/12

Time to boost your wellbeing, with some great music, even greater interviews and lots of random chat. And this week, well it’s a bit summer and food themed as Claire gets inspired for a new sea-side based job! Plus, Paulina heads over to a Goalball session, Lynne Livingstone tells us what’s new in the RNIB Library, and Amelia chats food blogging and social media consultancy with Mel Tyson. The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the

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88: New ECLO Service, Tips For A Healthy Routine &...

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2023/06/05

More happy and random chat this week, as Claire and Paulina debate what constitutes a good reward for exercise, proper motivational music, and whether chasing after a wheel of cheese is just the championship for them. Plus of course, those all-important interviews as we hear about a new Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) service in Dumfries and Galloway from Fiona Ettle, Toby chats with blind runner and now self-published book author Helen McCann, and Chris Simpson shares his 5 tips for starting a

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39:24

87: Travel, Dancing, Nature & A Delicious Recipe

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2023/05/29

This week on the Happy Hour, we bring you an hour of awesome music, great interviews, and also chat travel, dancing, and Claire is horrified at Paulina’s choice of nostalgic food! Plus, Amelia speaks with Jonathan Abro about travelling solo when you’re blind, visually impaired chef Kim Jaye shares a delicious nostalgic recipe for her cheese and onion pie, we hear from blind dance student Amrit, about her newfound passion for Bollywood dancing, and Andy from Natural Inclusion tells us what we can

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39:06

86: Music, Teaching, Football & New Jobs

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2023/05/22

This week on the happy Hour Claire and Paulina share some cringy school memories connected to their school years, a sweet story from across the Pond, and of course more discussions about all things wellbeing. Hywel hears from Adam Leoni from England Partially Sighted Football team about their upcoming summer training camps, Amelia hears from Kelly Davis how she found a new and unexpected job after sight loss, and Paulina discusses support mental health, and passion for teaching with retired teacher

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38:41

85: ECLO, Benefits of Tea, & Archery!

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2023/05/15

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, so let’s chat more about the different ways, in which we can support our wellbeing. And this week, back with their usual dose of happiness, Claire and Paulina chat extreme sports, dunking biscuits in tea, and favourite childhood movies. Plus, Hywel chats with VI archer Clive Jones, Paulina finds out about the role of an Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) from Anita Johnson, and Dr Tim Bond joins us to talk about the benefits of tea for both our physical and mental

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33:31

84: Eye Matter, Football, & Book Review

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2023/05/12

More happiness and wellbeing on Happy Hour! And this week, Paulina brings you her random facts for the week including tooth-ache inducing holidays, and Claire shares how she bumped into David Beckham at the airport! Firs up, David finds out how a League One club and its fans are making their games accessible for everyone. Paulina speaks with Suzie Simons from Eye Matter about their upcoming events connecting the VI community across the UK. And finally, student Aliza reviews her favourite book,

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37:19

83: A Happy Hour Coronation Special

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2023/05/01

More happiness and wellbeing on the Happy Hour! And this time around, Claire and Paulina can’t stop chatting about this extra-long weekend so of course, in light of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, we bring you a very special celebratory show. Firs up, Amelia chats with the National Archives about their historic records on the coronation, as well as a very special little book. Blind chef and author Kim Jaye shares a delicious recipe for lamb kebabs, that are just perfect to share

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33:05

82: Birdsong, Support From Sight Scotland, & Making...

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2023/04/28

The Happy Hour is here and once again, Claire and Paulina bring you upbeat music, great conversations about sight loss and wellbeing, and Paulina shares a random scientific-ish fact about sensitivity to loud sounds, But first up, Allan hears from Frankie at British Blind Sport about their new training sessions to help organisations from across the private, public and 3rd sectors, make their sport and leisure activities accessible and inclusive for blind and partially sighted people of all

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37:30

81: Lake District, Handling Mean Comments, &...

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2023/04/21

And we’re back with a fresh new Happy Hour episode! As always, Claire and Paulina are here to play you great music, share some great conversations about sight loss and wellbeing, and indulge in some random chat like how many bonbons can Claire fit in her mouth and the dangers of hot tubs. But first up, David chats with social media content creator Sylvia Chengo about handling mean comments online. Paulina hears from Emma Moody from the Lake District National Park about how we can enjoy the

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80: Kilts, Walks, Dating, & Insight Counselling

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2023/04/14

Time for a shot of happiness with the Happy Hour Show. And this week, Claire and Paulina are here to chat all things happiness and wellbeing, play you great music, and even share a unique Easter tradition that involves water balloons. But first up, David spoke with RNIB Kiltwalk Ambassador Shona Black about her preparations for the event and how you can get involved. Paulina chats with influencer, disability advocate and also qualified counsellor, Yahya Pandor, about how getting support could

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32:13

79: Claire Sisk Joins The Happy Hour!

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2023/04/07

A round of applause and a big hip-hip-hooray for our new host! Yes, disability advocate and content creator Claire Sisk is joining Paulina on the Happy Hour. Together, they will continue to bring you that much needed weekly dose of music and chat about all things happiness and wellbeing. And this week, Amelia talks to a blind bride to be, Angharad, about the ups and downs of planning a wedding. Robert talks to Professor Richard Wiseman about fear, magic and smiling. And finally, David catches

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34:45

78: Sports, Sports, & Happy Hour’s New Host...

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2023/03/31

Happy Hour is here for your weekly mix of music and chat around mindfulness, wellbeing and keeping happy. And this week we have a very happy announcement as Paulina speaks with Happy Hour’s new host, disability activist and content creator, Claire Sisk! Yes, you heard us right, our little on-air family is growing! Hywel hears about the Dragons VI Rugby sessions in Wales. And finally, David hears about goalball, VI tennis and tandem cycling opportunities in Glasgow. To find out more

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26:15

77: Spring Gardening Tips, Nature, Comedian Cubby!

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2023/03/24

Time for your weekly dose of happiness and wellbeing with the Happy Hour. And this week, Paulina hears some gardening tips for spring time from Julia Smith at charity Thrive. Amelia catches up with blind comedian Cubby to hear what he’s up to these days. And finally, Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion returns with some things to listen out for in nature over the coming month. Now bat calls are usually hard to hear, but there is one that our human ears can pick up in the evening! For more tips

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76: Blazin’ Blake Lindsay, Blind Baseball In Wales, &...

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2023/03/17

Time to chat all things happiness and wellbeing as we bring you the latest episode of the Happy Hour. And this week, Hywel hears about Blind Baseball in Wales. Paulina chats with author, motivational speaker, and ex-broadcaster, Blazin’ Blake Lindsay about his new book ‘Overcoming Obstacles & Getting Extraordinary Results.’ And finally, and a 2 in 1 recommendation as Kris reviews a book that’s just been adapted for our home screens. Follow he Blind Baseball Wales team on twitter @b4bcymru

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75: Passion for Music, Overcoming An Eating Disorder,...

RNIB - Health and Wellbeing ·

2023/03/10

Time for the latest episode of the Happy Hour as we chat happiness, wellbeing and looking after our minds and our bodies. And this week Paulina chats with Deborah Rosen about her passion for music and the challenges she has come across over the years. Amelia learned about Kat’s experiences of sight loss and eating disorder recovery and talked to a clinical advisor about the support that’s available for those struggling with an eating disorder in the UK. And finally, Toby Davey caught up with

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