The Social Sanctuary

Harvey Morton
The Social Sanctuary

As a digital marketing professional, I spend much of my time online. The internet provides plenty of fantastic opportunities for us all, but it can also be draining. With so much noise, finding peace and time to reflect is more essential than ever before. Through inspirational conversations with key individuals, The Social Sanctuary takes a closer look at important topics across the digital space, covering everything from cyberbullying to online influencers, how to get young people into work and the importance of mental health. The Social Sanctuary provides a break from the hustle and bustle of online life, giving us all a space to discuss the matters which really matter in the hectic modern world.

  1. National Coming Out Day Special: Dr Mark Rackley Chartered London Psychologist on How to Accept Your Sexuality, Big Brother, Mental Health and Finding Balance

    11/10/2023

    National Coming Out Day Special: Dr Mark Rackley Chartered London Psychologist on How to Accept Your Sexuality, Big Brother, Mental Health and Finding Balance

    It's National Coming Out Day and I'm joined by Chartered London Psychologist, Dr Mark Rackley to chat about how to accept your sexuality, Mark's time on Big Brother's Bit On The Side, mental health and finding balance. Dr. Mark Rackley is a qualified counselling psychologist from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, with extensive experience in helping adults and adolescents navigate challenges affecting their physical, mental, and emotional health. With a background in working with students, addiction, and trauma survivors, Dr. Rackley spent over six years in the NHS in London, specialising in various mental health difficulties. Currently, he runs his own private practice, collaborating with a team of top medical professionals in the city, ensuring compassionate and competent care with the patient's well-being as the primary focus. Dr Rackley's work on television includes being the resident psychologist for Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother 2012 for Channel 5. He offered a psychological perspective on housemates’ behaviour on the ‘Big Brothers Bit on the Side‘ live show on Five Star on Sundays nights. He also commented on psychological matters for Good Morning Britain on ITV, and ‘The Edge’ for CNBC. For magazines, Dr Rackley works with independent journalists commenting on psychological matters for popular magazines such as GQ and Shortlist. Follow Dr Mark Rackley on Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drmarkrackley/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drmarkrackley Listen to Mark's Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2133966 Find out more about The Social Sanctuary: https://www.thesocialsanctuary.co.uk Donate to The Social Sanctuary: https://ko-fi.com/thesocialsanctuary Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @thesocialsanctuarypodcast

    33 min
  2. Transforming Kitchens and Lives: Ben Locke's Journey towards Ethical, Sustainable, and Affordable Home Makeovers

    09/10/2023

    Transforming Kitchens and Lives: Ben Locke's Journey towards Ethical, Sustainable, and Affordable Home Makeovers

    I'm joined by Ben Locke of Re-Faced - Ben speaks about how he has set up a thriving family business, Re-Faced, to be a force for good in the community. We'll delve into his journey of creating ethical and sustainable kitchens and how he's using vinyl wrapping to breathe new life into old spaces. We'll also learn about his mission to give back to the community, particularly to disadvantaged young people in the city of Sheffield, and the challenges he faced along the way. Follow Ben on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/Refacedltd/ https://www.instagram.com/refaced_ltd https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-locke-684881221/ Find out more about The Social Sanctuary: https://www.thesocialsanctuary.co.uk Donate to The Social Sanctuary: https://ko-fi.com/thesocialsanctuary Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @thesocialsanctuarypodcast

    39 min
  3. The Efficiency Master: Gareth Hoyle Shares His Journey to a Four-Day Work Week

    26/05/2023

    The Efficiency Master: Gareth Hoyle Shares His Journey to a Four-Day Work Week

    Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Gareth Hoyle, Managing Director at Marketing Signals, who has successfully implemented a four-day work week for his employees. Gareth shares with us his reasons behind the decision, the challenges he faced, and the benefits that have been seen since the shift. A key takeaway from this episode is the importance of work/life balance for a happy and healthy workforce, leading to increased productivity and loyalty. Join us as we dive deeper into this fascinating topic and discover how a four-day work week could benefit your business. Follow Gareth on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garethhoyle/ Find out more about The Social Sanctuary: https://www.thesocialsanctuary.co.uk Donate to The Social Sanctuary: https://ko-fi.com/thesocialsanctuary Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @thesocialsanctuarypodcast

    40 min
  4. From Policing to Pizza to Non-Executive Director: An Inspirational Journey with Nicola Frampton

    25/05/2023

    From Policing to Pizza to Non-Executive Director: An Inspirational Journey with Nicola Frampton

    In this episode, Harvey sits down with Nicola Frampton, Non-Executive Director of Frasers Group PLC and UK Operations Director of Dominos Pizza. Nicola shares her journey from leaving school at 16 to join West Yorkshire Police to becoming a Director in the retail industry. Nicola provides valuable advice for young people starting out in their careers, emphasizing the importance of hard work, perseverance, and maintaining strong values. She stresses the value of finding a mentor and building relationships with colleagues to grow and develop professionally. Throughout the conversation, Nicola's passion for teamwork, leadership, and employee engagement shines through. Whether you're interested in a career in retail or pursuing a different path, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to achieve success in their chosen field. Find out more about The Social Sanctuary: https://www.thesocialsanctuary.co.uk Donate to The Social Sanctuary: https://ko-fi.com/thesocialsanctuary Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @thesocialsanctuarypodcast

    36 min
  5. Breaking Down Gender Stereotypes and The Power of Pilates for Recovery with Anaya Grover, Founder of Men Do Pilates and Elite Athlete Trainer

    12/05/2023

    Breaking Down Gender Stereotypes and The Power of Pilates for Recovery with Anaya Grover, Founder of Men Do Pilates and Elite Athlete Trainer

    Anaya Grover is a certified Pilates instructor and the founder of Men Do Pilates. She fell in love with Pilates after picking up a sports injury 20 years ago and has been sharing her knowledge and passion for Pilates ever since. Anaya qualified as a Pilates Teacher with Body Control Pilates – Europe’s largest training organisation. Her own injury and passion for sport led her to teach Elite Athletes – she’s worked with the Sussex Men’s Cricket Team, professional sportsmen such as England Cricketers Jofra Archer, James Taylor, Luke Wright, Laurie Evans; ex professional footballer Glenn Murray; ex England 7’s Rugby Captain Ollie Phillips and elite runner Mark Innocenti. Sign Up to Men Do Pilates: https://www.mendopilates.com/join-now/ Follow Anaya on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/men_do_pilates/ https://www.facebook.com/menpilates https://www.instagram.com/movewithanaya/ Find out more about The Social Sanctuary: https://www.thesocialsanctuary.co.uk Donate to The Social Sanctuary: https://ko-fi.com/thesocialsanctuary Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @thesocialsanctuarypodcast

    35 min
  6. From Starting a Blog to Presenting on Steph's Packed Lunch and Sort Your Life Out with Mr Carrington

    05/05/2023

    From Starting a Blog to Presenting on Steph's Packed Lunch and Sort Your Life Out with Mr Carrington

    Iwan, known professionally as Mr Carrington, is a London based content creator and television presenter dedicated to sharing lifestyle and home content with his engaged audience. Iwan formed his online presence in 2013 and created distinct platforms on youtube and instagram that allowed him to share his passion for fashion and home renovation, including thrifty buying, a love of charity shops, upcycling and putting his own unique stamp and style on his finds. Using his rapidly growing channels, Iwan provides weekly videos, DIY tutorials, room makeovers, interior ideas and lifestyle vlogs on YouTube. Over on Instagram, he celebrates his love for men’s fashion on @MisterCarrington, encouraging followers to look great without breaking the bank. This creative approach can also be found on his second account, @MrCarringtonHome dedicated to sharing the latest in home décor trends, DIY know-how and home tips for interior style on a budget. Iwan also works as a TV presenter and consumer expert on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch, both in studio and reporting live from across the UK. He is also a home makeover guru providing cleaning tips and hacks on BBC One’s Sort Your Life Out. You can follow Iwan on his socials here: https://www.youtube.com/@MrCarrington https://www.instagram.com/mistercarrington/ https://www.instagram.com/mrcarringtonhome/ Find out more about The Social Sanctuary: https://www.thesocialsanctuary.co.uk Donate to The Social Sanctuary: https://ko-fi.com/thesocialsanctuary Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @thesocialsanctuarypodcast

    41 min
  7. #2 Pursuing Your Passion and How His Nan & Mum Sparked His Passion for Cooking and with Luke Catleugh, London Lifestyle YouTube & Food Creator

    11/03/2022

    #2 Pursuing Your Passion and How His Nan & Mum Sparked His Passion for Cooking and with Luke Catleugh, London Lifestyle YouTube & Food Creator

    I loved chatting to Luke Catleugh, London Lifestyle and Food YouTuber. Luke has been vlogging his life since 2017, and regularly shares updates covering everything from shopping and cooking to travelling. Luke has over 35,000 subscribers on YouTube and was named as one of Hello Magazine's Rising Stars for 2022. In this episode, Luke tells us how his Nan and Mum sparked his passion for cooking, and gives lots of inspiring advice on how to pursue your passion and jump outside of your comfort zone. You can follow Luke on his socials here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6OD7SUTeSzIidjpVFCOSQg https://www.instagram.com/lukecatleugh/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/lukecatleugheats/?hl=en Find out more about The Social Sanctuary: https://www.thesocialsanctuary.co.uk Donate to The Social Sanctuary: https://ko-fi.com/thesocialsanctuary Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @thesocialsanctuarypodcast

    48 min
  8. #1 Creating a Healthy Skincare Routine, Discovering Your Skin Type, Menopause Skincare Advice and The Importance of SPF with Izzy Gannon of Fixation Skincare

    28/01/2022

    #1 Creating a Healthy Skincare Routine, Discovering Your Skin Type, Menopause Skincare Advice and The Importance of SPF with Izzy Gannon of Fixation Skincare

    To kick off Season 3, I'm chatting to Izzy Gannon of Fixation Skincare. Izzy founded Fixation Skincare in 2018 and prides herself on delivering ethical, results driven facial and body treatments to all. Her motivation is to provide her clients with visible results to improve and combat skin complaints and concerns. Fixation Skincare offers a wide range of results driven facial treatments tailored to improve specific skin conditions and concerns, and aims to educate their clients knowledge of their own skin and advise how they can further improve their skin with treatments, products and aftercare. Visit https://fixationskincare.co.uk to shop and to book your first treatment with Izzy. Follow Izzy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fixationskincare/ Follow Izzy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fixationskincare/?hl=en Find out more about The Social Sanctuary: https://www.thesocialsanctuary.co.uk Donate to The Social Sanctuary: https://ko-fi.com/thesocialsanctuary Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @thesocialsanctuarypodcast

    35 min
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About

As a digital marketing professional, I spend much of my time online. The internet provides plenty of fantastic opportunities for us all, but it can also be draining. With so much noise, finding peace and time to reflect is more essential than ever before. Through inspirational conversations with key individuals, The Social Sanctuary takes a closer look at important topics across the digital space, covering everything from cyberbullying to online influencers, how to get young people into work and the importance of mental health. The Social Sanctuary provides a break from the hustle and bustle of online life, giving us all a space to discuss the matters which really matter in the hectic modern world.

Information

  • Creator
    Harvey Morton
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Harvey Morton
  • Show Website
    The Social Sanctuary

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