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Join the Qwell team as we chat all things mental wellbeing. If you need support you can visit: qwell.io

  1. 07/21/2025

    Raising dual heritage kids in the suburbs

    In this episode, we chat to Lisa, a mum from a village in Buckinghamshire. We explore the joys, challenges, and everyday moments of raising dual heritage kids in suburban spaces that might not always reflect their roots.

    27 min

  2. 07/04/2025

    The teen years in foster care

    Teenagers in care often face unique challenges, from trauma and trust issues to the everyday ups and downs of growing up. In this episode, we’re talking to experienced foster carer, Jodi and exploring some of the most important questions about what it really takes to support teens in foster care today.

    22 min

  3. 05/15/2025

    Room for everyone: LGBTQ+ in community spaces

    Today we're speaking to Jay Virgo from Buckinghamshire based Q:alliance, a fantastic charity supporting the LGBTQ+ community. He talks about how important connecting with others can be, and how reaching out for support is a lifeline for so many.

    24 min

  4. 03/26/2025

    Emotionally Based School Avoidance: an interview with a teacher

    In this episode we talk to Jack, an assistant head teacher in a Buckinghamshire secondary school. Jack has been teaching for over a decade, and now as someone responsible for the attendance in the secondary school he works at, he’s seen how Emotionally Based School Avoidance has impacted students, as well as staff. Emotionally Based School Avoidance or EBSA is a term used in reference students who have difficulty in attending school due to emotional factors, sometimes resulting in prolonged absences from school.​

    18 min

  5. 03/11/2025

    My journey of managing multiple chronic conditions

    There are so many people living with chronic conditions in the UK right now and we want to know more about what it’s really like.  In this episode, we chat to David who is living with Crohn's disease as well as ME (also known as chronic fatigue syndrome) Listen in to hear about David’s journey to diagnosis, how his conditions have affected his relationships, and also how his dog Sid seems to know just when he needs him the most.

    20 min

  6. 03/10/2025

    Managing a chronic condition at work

    Working while managing a chronic condition can be really tricky.  In this episode, we chat to David who is living with Crohn's disease as well as ME (also known as chronic fatigue syndrome) Listen in to hear about what it’s like to manage a chronic condition at work, what he finds helpful, and how much he values his line manager when things have been difficult.

    12 min

  7. 03/04/2025

    The other side of the desk: a teacher's experience with stress

    In this episode we talk to Rachel McDonald, an experienced teacher, and deputy head of a school in the North West. She is a dedicated teacher but like many education professionals she’s no stranger to feeling stressed at work. We talk about all kinds of things from her love of teaching to how she recognises and manages feelings of stress. Listen in for more.

    21 min

  8. 01/09/2025

    The importance of role models for young men and boys

    In this episode, Rich, Ryan, Tom, Michael, and Dave chat about role models for young men and boys. They talk about the role models they had in their own lives growing up, the impact of not having positive role models, and the advice they have for young men and boys growing up today.

    29 min
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Join the Qwell team as we chat all things mental wellbeing. If you need support you can visit: qwell.io

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  • Creator
    Qwell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Qwell
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    Qwell Podcast