Mind Threads

Jonathon Ross-McNairn

In this episode of Mind Threads, Antje talks to Jonathon Ross-McNairn. Jonathon is the force Lead Chaplain for Devon & Cornwall Police and also a PT and Fitness Instructor. He has a professional background as a qualified teacher but first trained for the legal profession qualifying as a solicitor in 1998. He practiced commercial property law for 10 years in London and alongside that joined the TA, initially as an infantry soldier and then as a commissioned officer having passed out of The Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst in 2002.  Jonathon is an experienced and skilled communicator particularly in public speaking and writing (he is a published author - 'Being a Curate' SPCK, 2014) and offers a wealth of leadership experience and organisational insight.   Since being diagnosed with ADHD in 2022 at the age of 49, he is beginning to realise and embrace the positives such as his ability to think strategically and creatively but also manage his limitations such as impulsivity and dysphoria. His journey towards greater personal integration and wellness is ongoing and is reflected in and through his current work as a police chaplain and fitness trainer.  Jonathon is married to Emma and they have 4 sons which makes life interesting, fun and challenging. They also have a dog called Louie, just to make life that little bit more busy! To connect, you can find Jonathon on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathon-ross-mcnairn-88a13583?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathon-ross-mcnairn-88a13583?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app]  If you want to chat about all things fitness, wellbeing and nutrition contact Jonathon on: https://www.facebook.com/teignwellness [https://www.facebook.com/teignwellness] https://ko-fi.com/mindthreadspod [https://ko-fi.com/mindthreadspod]

Mind Threads S02 Ep05 Jodie Hill

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Mind Threads S02 Ep04 Bill Ragg

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Mind Threads S02 Ep 03 Daley Jones

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Mind Threads S02 Ep 02 Charlie Hart AKA Ausome Charlie

TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains discussions and references to suicide, which some listeners may find distressing. Please prioritize your well-being and consider whether this content is appropriate for you. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available. Visit Samaritans here: Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen [https://www.samaritans.org/] In this episode (Ep. 2, Season 2), Antje Derks talks to Charlie Hart (she/they) aka Awesome Charlie. Charlie is an experienced, CIPD-qualified HR Analyst. She was eventually diagnosed autistic at the age of 42, after struggling for decades without understanding why and without knowing how to advocate for her needs. Since then she has been diagnosed with Complex PTSD and ADHD, and is now thriving! Charlie founded Ausome Charlie Ltd as a solopreneur, with the help of her rock star husband, Shiny Si, and their ausome teenagers, Zee and Jay. Ausome Charlie Ltd is named after the Twitter account @AusomeCharlie [https://twitter.com/AusomeCharlie] which Charlie started in June 2018 when she first discovered Actually Autistic Twitter and the Neurodiversity Movement. Charlie started the Ausome Charlie Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/ausomecharlie/] in 2019, and her online neurodiversity advocacy grew from there. On LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ausomecharlie/], she has influence with an impressive network of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) and HR leaders. What is Neurodiversity? https://youtu.be/bRp02u_Jm8A?si=r98wMUp4dpWPkmgc [https://youtu.be/bRp02u_Jm8A?si=r98wMUp4dpWPkmgc] During Autism Acceptance Month, April 2019, Charlie started delivering presentations and speeches about autism and neurodiversity inclusion in the workplace. This started as her side quest, but since leaving her HR Analyst role in June 2023 she has established a reputation as a popular and engaging keynote speaker. She is accredited as a Professional Member of the Professional Speaking Association (MPSA). Charlie is bisexual and gender non-conforming. The LGBTQIA+ community is just as important to her as the neurodivergent community, and there is a significant correlation. Our family promote love, compassion and support for all young people on the ‘double rainbow’ intersection of autism and LGBTQIA+ in memory of Iggy, who tragically ended his life aged 15 after being tormented for being weird and gay, and to help make this world a better place for Zee and Jay. Feel free to reach out to Charlie: Charlie@AusomeCharlie.co.uk www.AusomeCharlie.co.uk [https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ausomecharlie.co.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C256726a8e788472dde3f08dc5d2d7754%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638487697277110493%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=OlQ0x99rprynzj8S1iY1dA8NOQy3aW2cFUMn6VESm34%3D&reserved=0] Social Media Links – Ausome Charlie [https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fausomecharlie.co.uk%2Fsocial-media-links%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C8f5887aa3f704c6a097c08dc5d2e7e06%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638487701455811586%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=IbMihf%2Bi9%2FQ4bka%2FnGmQhbhUb5JDoBagKHEVBVsu4y0%3D&reserved=0] Huge thanks to Matt Houlihan who produces Mind Threads and Big Top Multimedia who facilitate the broadcast. If you would like to be considered for the podcast, message Antje on LinkedIn: (5) Antje Derks | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/antje-derks-9088239/] https://ko-fi.com/mindthreadspod [https://ko-fi.com/mindthreadspod]