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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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10:13

S2 Ep1093: Finding Community After Sight Loss

RNIB - Health and Wellbeing ·

2025/11/03

Joining us on the Happy Hour is Bruce Christie.Bruce is a member of a weekly Football Call Group through RNIB Scotland and found that connecting with others following his sight loss diagnosis made all the difference. To find out more about the different befriending and interest groups facilitated by RNIB, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999. 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

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13:11

S2 Ep1092: Hannah Cohen Shares How She Became An...

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2025/10/27

Following changes to her sight, Hannah Cohen discovered that she wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of those living with a disability. Happy Hour's Paulina Kuchorew spoke with Hannah about launching her coaching business, The Insight Coach, and how she teaches self-advocacy and runs workshops for inclusivity in the workplace. Find out more about Hannah's work: About – The Insight Coach Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black

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10:41

S2 Ep1091: RNIB's Volunteer Counsellors Are Making A...

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2025/10/27

International Volunteer Managers Day takes place on the 5th of November, we're talking about the important work of RNIB Volunteers and the difference they make on the lives of blind and partially sighted people. Speaking with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew, is accredited counsellor and Volunteer Mentor with RNIB’s Counselling and Wellbeing Team, Malachy McGuone. Find out more about volunteering with RNIB here: Benefits of volunteering with us | RNIB Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio

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8:10

S2 Ep1090: Beatrix Reviews - The Beach Hut by...

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2025/10/13

On the Happy Hour this week, we bring you a sunny recommendation to warm up the colder months.With her review of Veronica Henry's The Beach Hut, it's Beatrix. If you're blind or partially sighted, you can access this Talking Book and more through the RNIB Library, visit: Home - Reading Services 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

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11:43

S2 Ep1089: How To Handle Stress & Pressure Ahead of...

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2025/10/13

We’re already in October, and as nights grow longer and darker and we enter the often-busy period leading up to holidays, we might feel a pressure to make the most of our time. But is that really conducive to our wellbeing, and could we take a leaf out of nature’s book an approach the winding down of the year with calm and rest? Joining us for another Off the Matt Chat is Dawn Blezard from Pathway Yoga. You can find out more about Dawn by searching for "Pathway Yoga with Dawn" on Instagram,

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12:06

S2 Ep1088: Finding Your Voice and Speaking Out with...

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2025/10/06

With World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October, joining us on the Happy Hour is young activist Jameelah, also known as Jam.She joined the show's Paulina Kuchorew to talk about support, finding confidence to speak up for herself and wanting to inspire others as a disability advocate. Image shows Jam. She's sitting down with a big mug of a drink with a lovely layer of whipped cream on top. She's quietly looking to the side, her black clothes standing out against the dark burgundy wall behind

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5:29

S2 Ep1087: Quick Breathing Exercise To Support Your...

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2025/10/06

With World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October, Happy Hour show invites you to stop and just breath. Guiding you through this simple and easy breathing exercise is the show's regular contributor, Kim Jaye. 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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13:02

S2 Ep1086: Finding Support and Community Through a...

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2025/09/29

Joining us on the Happy Hour is Jean Robison.Jean is a member of a weekly Football Call Group through RNIB Scotland and found a lovely community that shares her passion for the sport. To find out more about the different befriending groups facilitated by RNIB, call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999. 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

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14:14

S2 Ep1085: Advice for Blind and Partially Sighted...

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2025/09/22

With college and university back in session, today we’re going to chat with the Futures Team at The Royal Society for Blind Children.Mark Wright is their Futures Coordinator and he’s joining Paulina Kuchorew on the Happy Hour to share his best advice for young blind and partially sighted students starting that new chapter in their 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

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11:19

S2 Ep1085: Student Aliza Chats Attending Mainstream...

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2025/09/22

On the Happy Hour this week, we talk with university student Aliza Rehman. Aliza shares her tips for students going through mainstream school as well as some advice to parents and teachers supporting a young blind and partially sighted pupil. 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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14:56

S2 Ep1084: How To Foster A Good Relationship With...

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2025/09/08

This week on the Happy Hour we focus on communicating with ourselves and fostering a good relationship with our Self.And joining us for another off the mat chat, it’s Dawn Blezard from Pathway Yoga. You can find out more about Dawn by searching for "Pathway Yoga with Dawn" on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. Image shows a birds eye view photo shows Dawn holding a pose on her black yoga matt. Her legs are crossed and she holds onto her toes on either side of her body as she looks up at the

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8:44

S2 Ep1083: We Try A Recipe for Air Fryer Cookies

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2025/09/05

Paulina heads into the kitchen to try recipe for a little sweet treat that you can make in your air fryer. Recipe used: 7-Minute Air Fryer Cookies - The Big Man's World ® Paulina's notes: Depending on how many chocolate chunks you add you might need extra time to cook. She found that 10 minutes was the ideal time for her dual-basket air fryer. Image shows some a plate of chocolate chip cookies. They're golden brown, with visible chocolate chunks and slightly irregular in shape but no less

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9:05

S2 Ep1081: Sleep Struggles In Older Kids With Katie...

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2025/08/25

New research has revealed that parents are losing sleep on average 182 nights a year due to children aged six and over struggling to drift off. In fact, 65% of parents say that their child has trouble sleeping, with noticable changes in their child's mood, focus, and behaviour. Joining us to talk more about the research and how we can create that calm, healthy routine for our children is broadcaster, author, and mum of two, Katie Piper. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white

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7:05

S2 Ep1082: Making Heart Health Accessible To Blind &...

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2025/08/25

You’re listening to the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio. We’re talking heart health today as we learn about a collaboration between RNIB and the British Heart Foundation. Supported in partnership by Royal Mail, this collaboration lead to the production of accessible copies of “High Blood Pressure” booklets. Joining us on the Happy Hour us more is Robin Spinks, Head of Inclusive Design at RNIB. Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black capital

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19:09

S2 Ep1080: Scott Boyle Shares His Passion For...

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2025/08/18

Joining us on the Happy Hour to chat about his passion for watercolours and some fascinating projects he's been working on is Scott Boyle.Scott lost part of his vision over three years ago and turned to arts and crafts. Image shows Scott holding up one of his watercolours. The small piece of cream paper has an elongated oval shape drawn representing the circle Subway line in Glasgow. a Swirl of colours fills the image and a crowd of heads without eyes and noses and mouths agape fills the right

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16:10

S2 Ep1079: Why Is It Hard To Break Bad Habits - Part 2

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2025/08/04

On The Happy Hour this week, we continue our conversation about breaking bad habits and behaviours in our lives.For this month's Off The Mat Chat, yoga teacher Dawn Blezard returns to talk more about why it can be hard to change our habits and what we can do to help. You can find out more about Dawn by searching for "Pathway Yoga with Dawn" on Instagram, Facebook or YouTube. Heart Part 1 of this conversation here: The Happy Hour / Why Is It Hard To Break Bad Habits - Part 1? Image shows a

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9:58

S2 Ep1078: Making A Local Fun Run Accessible

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2025/07/28

The Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run took place earlier this summer, but did you know that this year’s event made sure to be not just fun but also inclusive to blind and partially sighted attendees? Event organisers, Wythall Community Association, Events of the North and Worcestershire County Council, worked with local charity Sensory Matters Worcestershire to ensure the run was accessible to visually impaired participants. Joining us on the Happy Hour are Millie Hayter and Alice Linforth from

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13:55

S2 Ep1077: Margaret Cusker Sets Sights On Blind Bowls...

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2025/07/21

Margaret Cusker, won her first national blind bowls competition in 1996, and now, almost 30 years on, she’s preparing to finish on a high by playing for England in the 2027 International Blind Bowls Association Championships in New Zealand.Margaret joined us on the Happy Hour, together with Willy Goldschmidt, organiser of the Hillmorton Social Club, one of the local social clubs for visually impaired people that Margaret is a member of. You can find the fundraising page here: Donation - Margaret

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13:40

S2 Ep1077: James Kyle Shares How He Fell In Love With...

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2025/07/14

We love hearing about your passions and hobbies on the Happy Hour!This week, we're joined by James Kyle, who discovered a new passion after receiving an unusual Christmas gift. 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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8:26

S2 Ep1076: July Self Help Book Spotlight: Silence &...

RNIB - Health and Wellbeing ·

2025/07/09

New month, new self-help book title spotlight.And today, we’re mixing things up a bit as we focus on two titles from Norwegian explorer and author Erling Kagge. The first title is his more philosophical release, Silence: In the Age of Noise, whilst the second one is focused on travel and exploration, The North Pole the history of an obsession. And for more audiobooks, visit: Home - Reading Services Image shows the RNIB Connect Radio logo. On a white background ‘RNIB’ written in bold black

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