Podcast Show Notes

Series 11 Episode 3

Guest: Marc Convey

In this episode I speak to the incredible Marc Convey, motivational speaker and burns survivor and advocate for triumph over trauma.

We cover:

· Navigating life changing injuries and surgery

· The importance of family and community support

· Coping with setbacks- from one day at a time to month by month.

· Embarking on the big travel adventure- the power of seizing the now.

· Not letting injury hold you back – the role of strength and resilience.

· Moving forward- the importance of value-based living.

· Telling the story - helping others through the power of narrative.

Find Marc

https://www.marcconvey.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-convey/

https://www.instagram.com/the_conv/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

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Podcast Show Notes

Series 11 Episode 2

Guest: Dr Mia Hobbs

In this episode I talk to the amazing Dr Mia Hobbs, Clinical Psychologist specialising in the therapeutic benefits of knitting. She is host of the ‘Why I Knit Podcast’ and Co-Founder of Creative Restoration.

We cover:

· Mia’s own journey with knitting and how this led to her arriving at the idea of wanting to use it therapeutically.

· The challenge of using more creative approaches to therapy.

· Knitting Micro-gains. How learning to knit one stitch at a time can enhance overall wellbeing.

· Knitting for grounding and connection

· Learning to knit as a professional and the personal benefits.

Find Dr Mia

Website: https://creativerestoration.org/ including the ‘Why I Knit Podcast’ Links.

Instagram: https://www

Resources for new knitters: https://creativerestoration.org/free-guide/

This blog is also for getting started with ideas for your first project: https://creativerestoration.org/5-easy-ideas-for-your-very-first-knitting-project/

5 easy ideas for your very first knitting project

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.

Podcast Show Notes

Series 11 Episode 1

Guest: Danny Turner

In this episode I talk to the inspirational Danny Turner.

Danny is the creator of Beyond The Clippers. A group which aims to raise awareness in men's mental health through the use of barbering and the industry.

From talking at the biggest barber event in Europe and creating an affiliation, so other shops and barbers can use the platform for their clients, Danny aims on making barber shops a safe place for open & confidential conversations.

We cover:

- Men’s mental health

- The significance of lived experience

- Getting men talking in the barbers

- Normalising conversations and reducing stigma and shame

- Encoring people to seek help

- Self-confidence and self esteem

- Creating long term change though helping other barbers to follow suit.

Find Danny

https://www.instagram.com/beyond.the.clippers/

Support Links

The Adversity Psychologist Podcast sessions do not constitute any kind of formal clinical support. If you require support with your emotional health or are in crisis then please refer to the details below:

https://www.samaritans.org/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Links

Connect with me www.drtara.co.uk

Linktree https://linktr.ee/Drtaraqc

If you are enjoying the podcast it would be great if you can subscribe, share rate and review the episodes. It helps us reach more people with our narratives of adversity.

Thank you for listening to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast.