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On today's episode we chat to Jade from iCan Wellbeing Group about her journey from finding out she had ADHD whilst completing her University Degree to now using it as her passion and purpose to help others. We only scratched the surface with this topic and would love to go in to more detail but if you would like to find out more details contact Jade on [email protected] or call her on 01228 819101 option 2. Thanks for listening!

Today we sat down with Rev David Newlove to hear all about his journey to supporting farmers of all ages through the Cumbria Agricultural Chaplaincy. David shares his own first hand experiences of growing up around farming and why he's so passionate about supporting farmers, especially those in the Young Farmers Clubs. David also shares his own personal experiences around suicide and how this has impacted his passion and purpose but also how he was able to navigate through these challenges and come out the other side. Trigger warning - this podcast discusses suicide and the impact of suicide on young people.

A powerful story from James Campbell who works for The Well - An organisation supporting those who are recovering from Drug & Alcohol abuse.  James' story is so inspiring on how his journey to recovery involved finding his faith and experiencing times of challenge that meant he learnt who he really is and why he is here. We talk about Purpose, faith and resilience as well as what has helped most in his journey to recovery. Please note, all views shared on faith or religion in the Podcast are the personal views of those speaking and not of iCan Wellbeing Group CIO

Jenna updates us on her life after leaving iCan a year ago to start her new role at PAC therapy & counselling.  We talk all things relationships, marriage and parenting as well as what it's like to go through the family court system.  Jenna's inspiring story of resilience and never losing sight of what means the most to her... being the best Mum she can be to her 3 wonderful children. Find out more about PAC https://www.facebook.com/pactherapy  https://pactherapy.org Contact iCan for more information on our Fitness & Wellness offering delivered at our Wellbeing Centre in Carlisle. Contact us on 01228 819101 or email [email protected] https://icanwellbeing.co.uk/ 

Nicky Forbes is an inspiring woman who doesn’t often share her personal journey, and we feel privileged to have heard it today. In this episode, she speaks openly about her life—from navigating divorce and the heartbreak of pregnancy losses, to finding love, building a wonderful relationship, and welcoming her beautiful daughter. A true fountain of experience and knowledge, Nicky runs EFT workshops and trainings, as well as many other offerings. She shares how EFT transformed her own life and why she’s so passionate about teaching others to use it—both for their own healing and to support the people around them. To contact Nicky, find her https://www.nickyforbes.com https://www.facebook.com/NickyForbesTraining  Contact iCan for more information on our Fitness & Wellness offering delivered at our Wellbeing Centre in Carlisle. Contact us on 01228 819101 or email [email protected] https://icanwellbeing.co.uk/

Jade's story is one that needs to be heard. An inspiring share of how she has turned her pain in to power.  Jade own's Lady Jade Zen's Den in Carlisle City Centre and now helps women turn their pain in to power using different holistic modalities. Follow Jade on IG or FB https://www.facebook.com/ladylashholisticandbeauty  https://www.instagram.com/ladyjadeszenden/ Book an appointment with Jade https://that-time.co.uk/lady-jades-zen-den Contact iCan for more information on our Fitness & Wellness offering delivered at our Wellbeing Centre in Carlisle. Contact us on 01228 819101 or email [email protected] https://icanwellbeing.co.uk/ 

We complete this Series by having a chat with our Wellbeing Coordinator Dan Alexander who we are bidding a fond farewell to this week. We take the opportunity to discuss the project so far, highs, lows and goodbyes. If you would like anymore information about any of our groups please contact [email protected]

In this episode we chat to Nicola Berry who is a 36 year old Mum of 2 from Carlisle who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 29. Nicola chats to us about her journey since then and the Breast Care Group which she runs for people who need support during or after Breast Cancer Treatment. For more information about any of the support groups mentioned in this podcast  you can contact WeCan Cumbria or Carlisle Breast Cancer Support Group on Facebook.

In this episode we chat to 2 of the 5 ladies who are leading on Carlisle's new Connecting Communities partnership. Julia Clifford, Founder & Director of iCan Health & Fitness CIC and Denise Majer, CEO of The Glenmore Trust have partnered with Age UK Carlisle & Eden, CHOC & Carlisle City Council on a Wellbeing & Information Centre in the heart of Carlisle.

Drew chats to Jenna in this episode about his own Mental Health experiences which led him to set up a local football club which encourages men to take part in a bid to support mental wellbeing as well as keep fit.  For more details contact Drew at Border City Green Football Club

In this episode we chat to Wendy Armstrong who is a 39 year old Wife & Mam from Carlisle. Wendy is sharing a chat with us about how she has come to accept her body for what it is and realised that there are far more important things about her than what she weighs. Wendy has banished the weighing scales & started to exercise because she wants to and because it makes her happy rather than as a punishment to herself.

In this episode we welcome Andy Coleman who has joined us to share experiences from his own childhood to help raise awareness around ACEs as well as his ADHD diagnosis. If you would like any more information or support for you, anybody that you know or an organisation you work for then you can try the links below or contact your local authority for details of training in your area.   You can also seek support from your GP if you feel like any of the issues raised affect your physical or mental health. Believe in children | Children's charity | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk) https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

In this episode we chat to 36 year old Michael Johnson from Carlisle, Cumbria who has recently been diagnosed with Adult ADHD which has helped him to better understand and manage his behaviours, relationships and life. As always if you are affected by any of the issues raised, please talk to somebody. Reach out to a family member or friend, speak to your GP and ask for information and support.

Our guest in this episode is Liam Edmondson. Liam is the founder of Carlisle based Men's Peer Support Group Offload. He chats to us about his own personal experiences and how that led to him starting Offload to be able to help other men open up about their mental health. Offload Cumbria

In this episode we speak to Lisa Birdsall, who was a guest previously on Episode 11 Series 1- Bereavement by Suicide. Lisa revisits our conversation around Suicide Awareness, wanting to talk more about the risks & share her thoughts about how we can help more with the crisis that our community is facing. For extra support with any of the issues raised in this episode please reach out to one of the following organisations that can help. Every Life Matters - Suicide Safer Cumbria (every-life-matters.org.uk) Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide – Overcoming the isolation of people bereaved by suicide (uksobs.org) Homepage | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) (thecalmzone.net)