Chronicles Of Hope with Annie Bennett

Ep 37: With special guest Rebecca Robinson

Listen as Becky and I chat about how she coped with the loss of her father in her early twenties, and about her successful career in drama teaching. Rebecca is a drama facilitator and LAMDA examiner, with a background in drama therapy, performance and SEND teaching. She teaches drama  skills and the LAMDA exam syllabus to a wide range of ages, abilities and needs from 4+  -   76+. Her groups are completely inclusive and the schools motto is ‘Building confidence having fun’. Becky also leads drama workshops in schools and colleges and directs plays performed at a range of local theatres, Including a Shakespeare play, a community Christmas production and a LAMDA exam showcase each year. For the past 3 years her youth group have participated in the NT connections festival.  Becca also can be seen treading the boards each year, recent parts she has played include Mistress Alice Ford in The Merry Wives of Windsor, Dolly in The Mirror Cracks, Vera in stepping out and Lady Anne in Richard 3rd.  Rebecca is a keen BSL signer and is working towards becoming an interpreter for theatre productions. Find out more about Becky’s work: http://robinsonacademy.org.uk/ [http://robinsonacademy.org.uk/] and you can contact here here: robinsonacademy@hotmail.com To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:  thechroniclesofhope.org [https://thechroniclesofhope.org/] You can also support us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/ [https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/] https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope [https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope] https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles [https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles]

Ep 36: With special guest Kaddy Thomas

As the parent-carer of Elijah, a young boy who has faced numerous health complications and complex care needs since a tragic brain injury at just 18 months of age, Kaddy has dedicated her life to ensuring that her son receives the best possible care. With a large team of health professionals at her side, Kaddy has been able to provide Elijah with round-the-clock care. However, the journey has not been easy. In order to become a more effective manager, leader, advocate, and communicator, Kaddy sought out coaching. and the results have been astounding. Through the coaching, Kaddy has seen improvements in every aspect of her life. She has become a more confident and capable carer, and has been inspired to share her newfound skills and knowledge with other carers who may be facing similar challenges. This is why Kaddy has established Carers Collective, a platform that offers other carers the chance to access coaching at both affordable prices and fully funded options and give that support to other carers.  Drawing on her own experiences as a carer and manager, Kaddy knows that collaboration and teamwork are key to success. And this is reflected in the approach she has taken with Carers Collective. Currently the Carers Collective is running a fully funded 6-week coaching program for carers. It is designed to empower carers and provide them with the tools they need to be effective leaders and advocates for their loved ones. Kaddy's journey as a carer has been challenging, but also rewarding and full of learning, and she hopes to share her experience and inspire other carers to do the same. Find out more: https://www.carers-collective.co.uk/ [https://www.carers-collective.co.uk/] Coffee, Cake and Collaborate: Caerphilly: https://www.carers-collective.co.uk/coffee-cake-collaborate Kaddy’s Concert 26th April Lauderdale House https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whats-on/divas-of-care [https://www.lauderdalehouse.org.uk/whats-on/divas-of-care?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZHVxNEJsdjM1c0pMdzJSMXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7Bq1wAZQxnP0LAyrGZ1X5S3gp7fI17uMiYhMVP73xWhWqCHSf28B7fce2E4Q_aem_9BUnPDANFj4-PCbZUULvpg] To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:  thechroniclesofhope.org [https://thechroniclesofhope.org/] You can also support us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/ [https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/] https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope [https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope] https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles [https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles]

Ep 35: With special guest Becca Scott

Becca Scott is a women’s health practitioner specialising in peri menopausal women experiencing vulval and vaginal health issues, autoimmune conditions, and stress-related illness.  With over 25 years’ experience in women’s health, Becca has observed a recurring and often overlooked pattern - many chronic gynaecological, hormonal, and autoimmune conditions are closely linked to prolonged emotional stress, trauma, and difficult or toxic relationships.  Drawing on both professional expertise and lived experience, Becca is the creator of BLOOM - a methodology that helps women reclaim health, clarity, and self-trust while navigating difficult relationships. BLOOM supports women to stay well, grounded, and emotionally intact, even when life and relationships feel uncertain. Having lived with Crohn’s disease, Hashimoto’s, and Lichen Sclerosus herself alongside navigating coercive control, bereavement, and family life - Becca understands that healing is not about pushing through. Instead, it’s about creating safety in the body, clarity in the mind, and boundaries that protect long-term wellbeing.  More information on the Bloom Community can be found at www.bloomthroughlife.com and @bloom_through_life on instagram To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:  thechroniclesofhope.org [https://thechroniclesofhope.org/] You can also support us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/ [https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/] https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope [https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope] https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles [https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles]

Ep 34: With special guest Maddie Cordes

Madeline Cordes is founder of Maddie4Music, and in this episode she shares her journey from a corporate career to building a thriving music business alongside it, driven by a desire to give people access to music they may never have had.  From community choirs and adult learners to care homes, dementia support, and rehabilitation settings, Maddie4Music is about far more than learning to sing...it’s about wellbeing, belonging, and finding your voice. We talk about the power of a singing community, and the hope that being within that community can give. Maddie4Music is a music education business set up in 2010 in East Kent and led by Maddie Cordes, offering community choirs, wellbeing singing workshops, lessons in piano, singing and violin for adults and young people and entertainment in care homes and day centres. Maddie is passionate about sharing her expertise in the community to help develop confidence and skills through music making. Maddie4 Music was awarded a community award by Deal Town Council and highly commended by mental health charity MIND. The business has also been nominated in the 2025 Kent Dementia Awards for its creative local initiatives. Connect with Maddie through her socials: @maddie4music @landmarkshowchoir To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:  thechroniclesofhope.org [https://thechroniclesofhope.org/] You can also support us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/ [https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/] https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope [https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope] https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles [https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles]

Ep 33: With special guest Catherine Grout

Catherine Grout is a London-based personal stylist and colour analyst, and the founder of What I Am Wearing Personal Styling. She works with women, particularly those in mid-life, who are navigating change, whether that is around health, confidence, identity or life direction, and helps them reconnect with themselves through colour, clothing and self-expression.  Catherine believes getting dressed is never just about clothes; it is about how we show up in the world, how we feel in ourselves, and how we regain a sense of control and optimism during challenging times. Alongside her client work, she is also a tutor and senior colour educator at the London College of Style, where she teaches advanced colour analysis and mentors the next generation of stylists. Catherine’s work is grounded in compassion, practicality and emotional wellbeing, which strongly aligns with the values of The Chronicles of Hope. She is passionate about the role colour and personal style can play in lifting mood, restoring confidence and helping people feel seen, especially when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.  On the podcast, Catherine shares her insights into how small, everyday choices, including what we wear, can support resilience, self-belief and hope, offering a gentle reminder that even in difficult seasons, there are ways to reconnect with joy and possibility. website whatiamwearing.com [http://whatiamwearing.com] email catherine@whatiamwearing.com [catherine@whatiamwearing.com] Socials: linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-grout/ instagram https://www.instagram.com/catherinewhatiamwearing/ facebook page https://www.facebook.com/catherine.grout.1/ PR https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/pantones-cloud-dancer-2026-what-the-new-colour-of-the-year-means-for-colour-analysis-and-fashion-and-interiors/ [https://londoncollegeofstyle.com/pantones-cloud-dancer-2026-what-the-new-colour-of-the-year-means-for-colour-analysis-and-fashion-and-interiors/] Metro https://metro.co.uk/2026/02/07/people-pay-style-clothes-charity-shops-26703943/ [https://metro.co.uk/2026/02/07/people-pay-style-clothes-charity-shops-26703943/] To support The Chronicles Of Hope Charitable Work, please visit our website:  thechroniclesofhope.org [https://thechroniclesofhope.org/] You can also support us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/ [https://www.instagram.com/thechroniclesofhope2024/] https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope [https://www.facebook.com/chroniclesofhope] https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles [https://www.tiktok.com/@annie.bennett.chronicles]