Walk and Blether

Val, Gordon and myself talk about our roles within Walk and Blether.

Talking with Ash about how the sad story of his Sister committing Suicide in 2017 led him on a journey of discovery to his mind over matter challenges where Ash does one challenge a month to raise money but more importantly awareness of Mental Health issues.

This week we did our first outside broadcast and had a thoroughly fun time being as one with nature plus Bacon Rolls and Coffee

This episode was recorded yesterday as we had such a great blether with Colin Dolan yesterday so we decided to put that part of the podcast out first.

Today we spoke with Colin Dolan who is based in Liverpool to talk about his Mental Health Football Projects in the city.

A few weeks ago Val and myself spoke with our great mate Ricky from Mentally Sound Radio based in Newcastle.

Talking about how keeping a Journal helps with People's Mental Health.

A special first part of a two part Podcast with Ricky from Mentally Sound Radio with Val and Richie.

This is a recording we did with Kirsten who chatted with us so bravely and full of courage about her PTSD and what had happened to cause the PTSD.

Today's Podcast we chatted with Sir Stevo Timothy (Farmer Michael Fame) about PTSD.

This week we chatted with Shelley Hague from Arbroath FC Community Trust and we also chatted about Sport in general and needing to be more open about Mental Health in our unique informed and engaging way.

This week's Podcast is different due to ill health and the weather conditions as so Marina gave a insight into her Art, Mental Health and Family. While Chez and myself spoke about Art Therapy.

Today we chatted with Jim Smith who is a Perthshire Farmer and Comedian.

Today's Podcast was a wee bit different from what we had planned but the show must gone on. Apologies for the Swear Word!

Today's Special Podcast Richie talks with Nick Bell Assistant Manager at the Edinburgh Crisis Centre

On today's podcast we spoke about Covid-19 and the effects the Pandemic has had on People's Mental Health. Plus a brilliant guest speaker in Tam McCabe from Dundee West Football Club.

Today's Special Podcast Richie chatted with Phil Welsh on various aspects of Mental Health issues especially the suicide of his Son Lee, the need for a 24 hour Crisis Centre and what is needed both Locally and Nationally to both Dundee and Scotland.

Our last podcast of the year we spoke about Addictions, also chatted with Christian Nade former Dee Player and also Wendy Chamberlain MP for North East Fife.

This episode we spoke about the pros and cons of technology and we also chatted with Ricky whose the co-host of Mentally Sound Radio in Newcastle.

Today's Podcast we chatted about Exercise being good for Mental Health. Special Guest in John Alexander Dundee Council Leader, plus Mindfulness, poems and Consult Chez feature.

On our twelfth podcast we chatted with Fraser McPherson Lib Dem Councillor for Dundee West End plus also Kirsty Oliphant ex Dundee United FC Footballer as we chatted about Mental Health and the effects of Covid-19 and also how much Dundee needs a Crisis Centre plus the weekly Consult Chez and Poems.

The podcast was recorded yesterday and had to be tweaked a wee bit but this is the full and complete version with our regular Consult with Chez and a Poem Features.

Part two of this week's Podcast with advice, a wee poem, useful phone numbers and more laughter.

This first part of the podcast is our chat with Sir Stevo Timothy (Farmer Michael) who was so graciously agreed to take part in our wee podcast.

The second part of today's Podcast concentrates on Bi-Polar which includes Consult with Chez our weekly slot.

Today's Podcast we paid our respects plus also we spoke with Betty Martin Chair Person of the Rio Community Centre in Newport on Tay whose a true inspiration in the Village.

This week's Podcast we had our weekly Consult with Chez feature, then our Guising for the Samaritans Walk on Friday Night. Also we spoke with Lynne Short SNP Councillor for Dundee and also a Great Friend and Colleague of ours Paul Murphy the Balgay Hill Bar Landlord. Plus we spoke about the advantages of Meditation and our regular Poets Corner plus some useful phone numbers and apps to help people to help themselves.

This week Richie, Val and Chez spoke about their forthcoming Halloween costume walk on Friday 30th October from Kirkcaldy, More fab Poems, effects of Social Media good and ill plus some Bluesy song lyrics with more important numbers. Even on such serious subjects we still were able to have a few laughs.

Today's extra special Podcast we had two guests. Calum Woodger Sports Journalist for the Dundee Evening Telegraph, Courier and Sunday Post. Also Greg Fenton DFC Community Trust Manager. Both guests spoke eloquently about what can help for folk suffering with Mental Health issues . Also more fab poems.

Agenda today was talking Saturday's Walk. Introduction to Claire and talking about her Son being sectioned. Chez read a poem and helpline numbers.

This is Chez reading out the poem that Louise and herself wrote. Which should of been recorded but Richard!! Had a Senior moment and he's only 50!!.

At the Rio in Newport on Tay our Agenda was talking about our Halloween Walk. The Samaritans and how listeners can help. Also Richie spoke about his upbringing and how his Mental Health affected him and how he moved on. We also spoke about writing therapy particular Poems. We ended this week's Podcast talking about our walk on Saturday in the rain and this week's forthcoming walk.

This week our third episode we met up thanks to the fantastic folk at the Rio Centre in Newport on Tay. Chez spoke about her Self Harm and we also spoke with Euan Roberts from Andy Man's Club Dundee. Plus Val's 50th birthday at the Balgay and Lucas-jak chaired the Podcast.

Today's Podcast we set out a agenda of what we wanted to express our opinions on though we are not saying we are experts, but we have work and personal experience. Subjects we covered include Care in the Community, No mmm's, Covid-19 and the Event of the Year. The three of us found todays podcast emotional and fulfilling plus so much fun.

Today we were talking about the bridge to bridge Walk and talk that Val and Chez organised ,but I helped a wee bit with publishing the walk online.