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The Word on Wellbeing

The Word on Wellbeing

By Meridian Wellbeing

A fortnightly podcast from Meridian Wellbeing, where we discuss wellbeing, mental health and current affairs.
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Episode 4 - Peer Support During the Pandemic

The Word on WellbeingDec 22, 2020

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Episode 19 - Andy's Man Club Barnet

Episode 19 - Andy's Man Club Barnet

Andy's Man Club are a men's suicide prevention charity, offering free to attend peer to peer support groups across the Uk and online. Andy's Man Club want to end the stigma surrounding men's mental health, and help men through the power of conversation #ITSOKTOTALK

Dec 12, 202234:45
Episode 18 - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Episode 18 - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Hosted by Chris Hartley. Chris speaks with John Truong from Meridian Wellbeing, Donna Chan from Meridian Wellbeing, and Michelle Morais from The Network, to have a conversation about suicide prevention awareness month and how we can best support someone through a challenging time.

Sep 13, 202141:33
Episode 17 - Autism and the Pandemic

Episode 17 - Autism and the Pandemic

In this episode, we speak to Emma Cooper and Christine Lesmes from Barnet Mencap about their work supporting individuals with high-functioning autism, the affect of the pandemic on their clients and how businesses can better support autistic individuals. 

Jun 14, 202153:46
Episode 16 - Art and Wellbeing

Episode 16 - Art and Wellbeing

In this episode, we ask the question 'What is Art?' but more importantly we speak to Vicky Martin and Andy Auld of Community Focus about the use of art to improve people's wellbeing and quiz them on their favourite artists. 

Jun 03, 202149:44
Episode 15 - The impact of the pandemic on student wellbeing

Episode 15 - The impact of the pandemic on student wellbeing

In this episode, we speak to Vanessa White, Maxi Pacheco and Gabe Berwanger from the University of Middlesex about the impact of the pandemic on students' mental and physical wellbeing and Middlesex University's innovative approach to supporting student wellbeing.

May 25, 202155:02
Episode 14 - In conversation with Sir Norman Lamb

Episode 14 - In conversation with Sir Norman Lamb

In this episode, we speak to Sir Norman Lamb, Chair of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and former MP and Minister, about his experiences in government, putting people at the heart of mental health treatment, and the need for greater effort to overcome health inequalities.

May 17, 202142:39
Episode 13 - Public Health and the Pandemic

Episode 13 - Public Health and the Pandemic

In this episode, we speak to Dr Tamara Djuretic, Director of Public Health and Prevention for Barnet Council, and Rory Cooper, Covid-19 Health Champion and Health and Social Care Manager for CommUNITY Barnet, about the work of Barnet's Public Health team, the importance of getting vaccinated and the impact of the pandemic on people's mental health. 

May 10, 202134:32
Episode 12 - The Barnet COVID-19 Health Champion Project

Episode 12 - The Barnet COVID-19 Health Champion Project

In this episode, we speak to Izzy Ford, Project Manager for the Barnet COVID-19 Health Champion Project. The Project provides up to date and straightforward information about Covid-19 and the vaccines to volunteers (COVID-19 Health Champions) to share with their families, friends and communities. The aim is ensure that everyone has the information they need to keep themselves and those around them safe. Anyone can become a COVID-19 Health Champion. You can sign up here https://engage.barnet.gov.uk/health-champions. 

Apr 29, 202143:32
Episode 11 - The work of local government during the pandemic

Episode 11 - The work of local government during the pandemic

In this episode, we speak to Barnet councillor, Alex Prager, about the council's support for businesses and residents, the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccines, and the future of working. Alex represents West Hendon. 

Apr 06, 202147:21
Episode 10 - What does a local Councillor do?

Episode 10 - What does a local Councillor do?

In this episode of The Word on Wellbeing, our host Chris Hartley speaks to Arjun Mittra, Councillor for East Finchley and Anne Clarke, Councillor for Childs Hill on how local government works and what councils do, why they became Councillors and being a local representative during the pandemic. 

Mar 23, 202156:20
Episode 9 - Socio-economic Inequality and Wellbeing with Professor Richard Wilkinson

Episode 9 - Socio-economic Inequality and Wellbeing with Professor Richard Wilkinson

In this episode, our host Chris Hartley speaks to Richard Wilkinson, Professor Emeritus of Social Epidemiology at the University of Nottingham and co-author of The Inner Level (2018), about the relationship between socio-economic inequalities and health and wellbeing. 


 

Mar 09, 202142:57
Episode 8 - In Conversation with Sarah Owen MP

Episode 8 - In Conversation with Sarah Owen MP

In episode 8 of The Word on Wellbeing, Chris Hartley has a wide-ranging discussion with Sarah Owen, the MP for Luton North. We discuss the pandemic, regional divides, health inequalities and the rise in hate crimes.

Feb 26, 202152:33
Episode 7 - Psychology for the Whole Person

Episode 7 - Psychology for the Whole Person

In this episode of The Word on Wellbeing, we speak to Dr Anna Mandeville, Consultant Clinical Health Psychologist and Divisional Lead for Psychology and Psychological Therapies for Enfield, with a focus on applying psychological knowledge to improve health and wellbeing, about an approach to psychology that supports the whole person. 

Feb 02, 202141:17
Episode 6 - A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Mental Health

Episode 6 - A Collaborative Approach to Supporting Mental Health

In this episode, we spoke to the members of Joint Case Management in Barnet about their collaborative approach to supporting mental health and the case for coordination between statutory bodies and the voluntary and community sector. 


This episode's guests were: 


Nahida Syed, Senior Wellbeing Navigator, Barnet Wellbeing Hub;

Michelle Morais, Manager, The Network and Adult Safeguarding Lead, London Borough of Barnet;

Mahir Guden, Senior CBT Therapist and Deputy Manager, IAPT.

Jan 28, 202136:46
Episode 5 - The Covid-19 Vaccines

Episode 5 - The Covid-19 Vaccines

In this episode, we speak to Dr Louise Miller, GP and Mental Health Clinical Lead, about the Covid-19 Vaccines and their role in saving people's lives and fighting Covid-19. 

Jan 15, 202136:59
Episode 4 - Peer Support During the Pandemic

Episode 4 - Peer Support During the Pandemic

In our fourth episode, we speak to Meridian Wellbeing's Peer Support Volunteers in the first half.

In the second half, we speak to Peer Support Volunteer Coordinator Donna Chan about her work and the upcoming activities of the Peer Support Group.

Dec 22, 202033:27
Episode 3 - The Pandemic and Adult Safeguarding

Episode 3 - The Pandemic and Adult Safeguarding

In the third episode of The Word On Wellbeing, Chris Hartley speaks to Fiona Bateman, Chair of the Independent Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) in Barnet to talk about adult safeguarding, human rights, the pandemic and the world after it.


Dec 11, 202052:43
Episode 2 - The Lockdown and Mental Health Services

Episode 2 - The Lockdown and Mental Health Services

In this episode, we spoke to Karen Morrell, Head of Mental Health Services for Adult Social Care at Barnet Council, about the impact of the pandemic on mental health services and local government.

Dec 04, 202039:34
Episode 1 - Life under the Lockdown

Episode 1 - Life under the Lockdown

In the first episode of our new series, we discuss life under the lockdown, its impact on our wellbeing and the steps we can take to make things a bit easier for ourselves.

Nov 25, 202036:20