This week I am exploring the term “Toxic Positivity”; why it is important to recognise when this might be happening to you OR if you are doing it to others. Then lastly, how to reframe your thinking if this is something that is negatively impac

What is Caregiver Addiction?

Jul 7th, 2021 25m 18s

This week I am exploring the term “Carer or Caregiver Addition” and how it can be possible to become addicted to caring for others but for your own emotional benefit; why it is important to recognise when this might be happening and how you can

Control the controllable, and let the rest go!

Jun 16th, 2021 27m 2s

This week I am exploring 'Controlling the controllable and let the rest go'. In the first section, I am talking about what control is and what is the difference between control and influence. Then I will be looking at why it is important to re

New Name and exciting new future! What is Thriving Carer and what has changed.

Jun 2nd, 2021 12m 43s

In this article, I will briefly outline some of the reasons for the change and provide an overview of the new approach we will taking and how these will be delivered.

May Magical Music Month - Part 2 Interview with Laura, Open Harmony

May 16th, 2021 38m 39s

This is the second of a two-part series in May, exploring and celebrating the power of music. In this week’s article I share my interview with Laura Atyeo, Founder of Open Harmony, as we discuss how different elements of music can help differen

May Magical Music Month – Part 1 – Why music is a powerful addition for a carer’s wellbeing toolbox

May 5th, 2021 15m 9s

This is the first of a two-part series in May, exploring and celebrating the power of music. In this week’s article, I am exploring how music can be a free, simple but very effective tool for helping you to reduce the psychological and physical

The emotions of caring from a distance

Apr 21st, 2021 16m 14s

This week I am exploring the emotional and psychological elements of caring for a friend or loved one from a distance and provide some activities to manage and reduce the guilt and stress that can be associated with being a carer or caregivers

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Deep Dive - Compassion Fatigue with Michele Grant

Apr 7th, 2021 32m 7s

This week, we are very fortunate to have with us as a guest, Michele Grant. Michele is a very experienced trainer and coach and she will be explaining more about vicarious trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue, this builds on the overview I d

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March Male Carers Month - Interview with Brian about being a male working carer

Mar 31st, 2021 32m 38s

If you would like to read the blog overview version of this interview please click hereThis is the third and final interview in the series for March Male Carers Month and we are really lucky to have Brian Day with us today. Brian is a husband,

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March Male Carers Month “Why does supporting men’s mental wellbeing matter?”

Mar 24th, 2021 10m 58s

If you would like to read the blog overview version of this interview please click hereWARNING TRIGGERING CONTENT: I will be referring to death by suicide in this podcastThis week I am exploring why it matters to recognise and support men’s men

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March Male Carers Month - Interview with David and Richard about being a male gay carer and young carer

Mar 17th, 2021 34m 59s

If you would like to read the blog overview version of this interview please click here March Male Carers Month - Interview with David and RicharWelcome to the second interview in our March Male Carers Month series of interviews and workshops s

March Male Carers Month - Interview with Greg Smith, Founder of Men Care Too

Mar 10th, 2021 30m 33s

If you would like to read the blog overview version of this interview please click hereMarch Male Carers Month - Interview with Greg Smith, Founder of Men Care TooWelcome to the first interview in Carers’ Hearts series ‘March Male Carers Month’

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Focus Month “March Male Carers Month”

Mar 2nd, 2021 4m 30s

This week I am so pleased to be able to share the launch of our first focus month, “March Male Carers Month”. We have a whole month of interviews and workshops, supporting the mental wellbeing of male carers. In the UK male unpaid carers repres

What is compassion fatigue and how it can affect unpaid and working carers?

Feb 17th, 2021 15m 23s

This week I am exploring what the term ‘Compassion Fatigue’ means in the caring context, why it is important to recognise its effect on your physical and psychological wellbeing and provide some activities to manage and reduce it.

What is Carer Stress Syndrome, how to recognise and manage it

Feb 3rd, 2021 22m 59s

This week I am exploring what the phrase ‘Carers or Caregivers Stress Syndrome’ means, why it is important to recognise its effect on your physical and psychological wellbeing and provide some activities and exercises to manage it.

How to speak to your employer about being a carer

Jan 20th, 2021 14m 47s

This week I am exploring how you can start or continue a conversation with your line manager or employer about being a working carer; why it is important to have that conversation for both of you, even if it might seem daunting, and some sugges

The 3 emotional and practical phases of the caring journey and how to support yourself transition through them

Jan 6th, 2021 16m 17s

This week I am sharing an overview of the three phases of the caring journey, what aspects of caring each one is likely to cover, why it is useful to know what challenges each phase might bring and finally, some resources, activities and exerci

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BONUS: RESET 2021 and Fundraising Launch Day

Jan 1st, 2021 4m 7s

Happy New Year. This is the first day of my personal challenge, RESET 2021 and fundraising year for Thanet Disabled Riding Centre.

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BONUS: RESET 2021 Launch - 1 Day to Go!

Dec 31st, 2020 8m 57s

If you would like to read the version of this blog, please click hereThis is the fourth, and last day in the four-day countdown to launching RESET 2021 tomorrow, and today I will be very honest in sharing why this personal challenge is so impor

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BONUS: RESET 2021 Launch - 2 Days to Go!

Dec 30th, 2020 11m 10s

This is the third day in the four-day countdown to launching RESET 2021 on Friday, January 1 2021, and today I will explore the strategies, activities and resources I will use to prepare for the blocks I know I will come across on this journey.

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BONUS: RESET 2021 Launch - 3 Days to Go!

Dec 29th, 2020 7m 59s

This is the second in the four-day countdown to launching RESET 2021 on Friday, January 1st 2021. In this episode, I am sharing the SMART metrics I am going to use to help me measure and monitor my progress, as well as planning for triggers tha

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BONUS: RESET 2021 Launch - 4 Days to Go!

Dec 28th, 2020 8m 46s

This is the first in the four-day countdown to launching RESET 2021 on Friday, January 1st 2021. This personal challenge came about when I was researching and writing for a blog post and podcast for Carers' Hearts, on the 17th November 2020.

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Christmas wishes from our families to you and yours

Dec 24th, 2020 2m 40s

This is a quick message to you all, wishing you, your loved ones and friends and peaceful holiday period. We also mention two of the focus months we have coming up in the New Year.

What a special thing it is that you do

Dec 16th, 2020 9m 3s

For this festive blog post and podcast episode, I hope you can join me in celebrating how special you are, in caring for a loved one or friend, often without thanks or recognition. Wherever you are on your caring journey or in the world, even i