06 Laura Stevenson - How do teachers deal with the pressures of their job?

08 Patrick Souiljaert - Stairs For Breakfast

In this podcast, Tim chats with Patrick about how he has overcome not only some of the more obvious physical challenges presented by his cerebral palsy, but also about a change in Patrick's psychological approach to life over the last few years. Patrick admits that in particular his type of meditation, ascension, has helped him enjoy his own life more and feel fulfilled as he enriches the lives of others. If you would like to find out more about Patrick, he has written a couple of books about his life and his experiences. You can find information about these by visiting his website [http://stairsforbreakfast.com/].

07 Ashok & Nitin - Unwinding in India

In this show I am inhealthycompany with Nitin Shahane and Ashok Kumar from unwind India https://www.unwindindia.com/ [https://www.unwindindia.com/] I had just completed a 250km cycle ride through Kerala on a very basic bike and took the opportunity to chat to Ashok and Nitin about the importance of enjoying the journey in life. With apologies to Wordsworth... “Dull would he be of soul who could pass by, sights, sounds and smells so touching in their majesty”. The ultimate destination of the cycle trip was The Hope Community Village in Kerala, a local charity helping children in need to build their lives again http://hopekerala.org/ [http://hopekerala.org/] where I was part of a group from Virgin Atlantic who donated their bikes to the community. I was certainly in tears as I saw the great work and passion of the charity and the happiness in the children’s faces.

06 Laura Stevenson - How do teachers deal with the pressures of their job?

It was lovely to get my daughter Laura on to my show.  She’s is a busy teacher in a Primary school and together we discussed how she deals with the pressures of her workload, and the stresses and strains of the first few years of her professional life. Happily, I also heard how input from her management team, colleagues, and her own strategies has helped her to deal with the pressures of the “work-life balance” (most of the time). We also discuss how the rewards of teaching are now far greater than any of the down-sides. I think there are lots of interesting things about good mental health in this show, whether you are a teacher or not.However If you are affected by any of the issues in this show I recommend that you contact the Education Support Partnership.  They are the only UK charity providing mental health and wellbeing support to teachers and everyone working in education. They have a free, confidential helpline staffed by BACP qualified counsellors and get help when you need it: call 08000 562561 or email: educationsupportpartnership.org.uk

05 Chris Hall - Airline Pilot & International Adventurer

In this podcast it was Tim's pleasure to be In Healthy Company with Captain Chris Hall, with whom he's shared flights , 3rd class Indian rail journeys, long hot dusty  coach journeys as well as many hours cycling, walking, camping, sailing,  and of course eating and drinking. In the episode he talks about his parent's fight against apartheid and his upbringing as a refugee.  Tim wanted to show how Chris' values and mental wellbeing have been shaped not only by nature and nurture but also by taking personal responsibility for one's own health and wellbeing. Part of this is his passion for having fun while doing good while helping others achieve their own goals and overcome challenges. In the interview we can see how Chris has not only enriched his own life through charity work, but also contributed to his own well being through his work in various communities. Read more at The Healthy Company [https://www.thehealthycompany.com/introducing-tim/]

04 Dee Caffari - Round The World Solo Sailor

Dee Caffari MBE is the only woman to have sailed solo, non-stop, around the world in both directions and the first woman to sail non-stop around the world three times. Dee’s sailing career has seen her rise through the ranks to become one of the most successful and recognised offshore sailors. In this podcast along with her trusted Medical adviser Dr Spike Briggs (q.v.) we explore some of the challenges Dee  met on her round the world challenges and how Spike as a remote medical adviser supported her in those adventures. We explore the highs and lows , the successes and what she saw as failures and dealing with loneliness that can exist when on ones own in a remote location or in a remote location with many people around you but just yourself making those “lonely” decisions. I hope you find the show interesting and you can find out more about Dee and her latest adventures where she aims to draw attention to the colossal environmental challenges that we are facing with plastic in the oceans and global warming. Read more at https://www.thehealthycompany.com/