WeCan Cumbria Jenna

We complete this Series by having a chat with our Wellbeing Coordinator Dan Alexander who we are bidding a fond farewell to this week. We take the opportunity to discuss the project so far, highs, lows and goodbyes.

If you would like anymore information about any of our groups please contact jenna@icanfitnesscumbria.co.uk

In this episode we chat to Nicola Berry who is a 36 year old Mum of 2 from Carlisle who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 29. Nicola chats to us about her journey since then and the Breast Care Group which she runs for people who need support during or after Breast Cancer Treatment.

For more information about any of the support groups mentioned in this podcast  you can contact WeCan Cumbria or Carlisle Breast Cancer Support Group on Facebook.

In this episode we chat to 2 of the 5 ladies who are leading on Carlisle's new Connecting Communities partnership. Julia Clifford, Founder & Director of iCan Health & Fitness CIC and Denise Majer, CEO of The Glenmore Trust have partnered with Age UK Carlisle & Eden, CHOC & Carlisle City Council on a Wellbeing & Information Centre in the heart of Carlisle.

Drew chats to Jenna in this episode about his own Mental Health experiences which led him to set up a local football club which encourages men to take part in a bid to support mental wellbeing as well as keep fit. 

For more details contact Drew at Border City Green Football Club

In this episode we chat to Wendy Armstrong who is a 39 year old Wife & Mam from Carlisle. Wendy is sharing a chat with us about how she has come to accept her body for what it is and realised that there are far more important things about her than what she weighs. Wendy has banished the weighing scales & started to exercise because she wants to and because it makes her happy rather than as a punishment to herself.

In this episode we welcome Andy Coleman who has joined us to share experiences from his own childhood to help raise awareness around ACEs as well as his ADHD diagnosis.

If you would like any more information or support for you, anybody that you know or an organisation you work for then you can try the links below or contact your local authority for details of training in your area.
 
You can also seek support from your GP if you feel like any of the issues raised affect your physical or mental health.

Believe in children | Children's charity | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk)

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/