Your Own Podcast

Your Own Place's Advisory Board

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Your Own Podcast - Members of YOPAB (Your Own Place's Advisory Board) discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. Check out Season 1 to learn more about Your Own Place, or follow this link to see the website: www.yourownplace.org.uk

10/08/2023

Episode 12 - What is it like to grow up in care?

Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau and special guest Dannie discuss what it's like being in care and what that looks like from the inside-out. As well as the after effects. *Content warning* This podcast contains discussion of experiences within the realms of care; There are links below if you are currently seeking support. For more information visit our website: ⁠⁠www.yourownplace.org.uk To get in touch, suggest topics or comment, please email us at yopab@yourownplace.org.uk ⁠ For more information about Your Own Place's Advisory Board: www.yourownplace.org.uk/yopab We'd love for you to tweet us - what are your tips or experiences of care? Tweet us using the hashtag #YourOwnPodcast For information about the Cost of Living Support event; Follow @YourOwnPlace on Twitter and Instagram! Other helpful links/numbers: Financial support to help your education, training and employment, or for necessities such as food, transport and clothing: Barnardos a national user led charity aimed at improving the lives of care leavers of all age: Careleavers This service support young people leaving care as they transition to independence: Catch-22

49 min
17/07/2023

Episode 11 - pt. 2 - Interview with Hannah from The Trussell Trust

In this episode Beau, Gary, Jordan and special guests; Mike and Bianca (from YOP), discuss what it's like at a Food Bank and what to expect when using one. In part 2 we have our own experiences of food banks and a special interview with Hannah from The Trussell Trust. For more information about Your Own Place: ⁠www.yourownplace.org.uk⁠ For more information about Your Own Place's Advisory Board: www.yourownplace.org.uk/yopab For information about Cost of Living Support: ⁠www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport⁠ Other helpful links/numbers: Foodbank website: https://norwich.foodbank.org.uk Foodbank handles: @norwichfoodbank Food donating app : https://www.bankthefood.org/downloadapp/

37 min
14/07/2023

Episode 11 - Ever wondered what a Food Bank is like?

Your Own Podcast In this episode Beau, Gary, Jordan and special guests; Mike and Bianca (from YOP), discuss what it's like at a Food Bank and what to expect when using one. In part 2 we have our own experiences of food banks and a special interview with Hannah from The Trussel Trust. For more information about Your Own Place: ⁠www.yourownplace.org.uk⁠ For more information about Your Own Place's Advisory Board: www.yourownplace.org.uk/yopab For information about Cost of Living Support: ⁠www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport⁠ Other helpful links/numbers: Foodbank website: https://norwich.foodbank.org.uk/ Foodbank handles: @norwichfoodbank Food donating app : https://www.bankthefood.org/downloadapp/

34 min
31/05/2023

Episode 10 - What did we find out from our Mental Health Research?

Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau, Gary, Jordan and special guest Leah discuss their research into and recommendations for supporting mental health at work and in training. *Content warning* This podcast contains discussion of mental health experiences and recommendations for how workplaces and training organisations can make adaptations to better support wellbeing and people with mental health conditions Please read more about the research project and the recommendations! Watch the beautiful and informative videos here: Workplace + Training For more information about Your Own Place: ⁠www.yourownplace.org.uk⁠ For more information about Your Own Place's Advisory Board: www.yourownplace.org.uk/yopab For information about Cost of Living Support: ⁠www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport⁠ To get in touch, suggest topics or comment, please email us at yopab@yourownplace.org.uk Other helpful links/numbers: Samaritans: ⁠⁠www.samaritans.org⁠⁠ - phone number: 116 123 CALM helpline: ⁠https://www.thecalmzone.net/⁠ - phone number: 0800 58 58 58 Anxiety UK: ⁠https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/⁠ - phone number: 03444 775 774 - text line: 07537 416 905 The Mix: ⁠https://www.themix.org.uk/⁠ Papyrus: ⁠https://www.papyrus-uk.org/⁠ NHS 111 - option 2: ⁠information about this here⁠ Shout text support service: ⁠https://giveusashout.org/⁠ - text line: 85258

32 min
03/05/2023

Episode 9: Bonus Content - How our housing and mental health interact

Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau, Gary, Jordan and special guest Leah discuss their experiences with mental health services, charities and support lines, and share their learnings and tips about how they access support and manage their wellbeing. This short clip is bonus content + was edited from the original episode as it was very long! Listen to the full episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JCTFayuXuzb *Content warning* This podcast contains discussion of mental health experiences, domestic abuse, alcohol dependency, and struggling to access support. It is also important to note that the podcasters are discussing their own experiences, and these do not represent mental health services as a whole.

7 min
03/05/2023

Episode 9 - What experiences have you had of Mental Health Services?

Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau, Gary, Jordan and special guest Leah discuss their experiences with mental health services, charities and support lines, and share their learnings and tips about how they access support and manage their wellbeing. *Content warning* This podcast contains discussion of mental health experiences, domestic abuse, alcohol dependency, and struggling to access support. It is also important to note that the podcasters are discussing their own experiences, and these do not represent mental health services as a whole. For more information about Your Own Place: www.yourownplace.org.uk For more information about Your Own Place's Advisory Board: www.yourownplace.org.uk/yopab For information about Cost of Living Support: www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport To get in touch, suggest topics or comment, please email us at yopab@yourownplace.org.uk Links to other things mentioned in this episode: Samaritans: www.samaritans.org - phone number: 116 123 Mind Rest Hub: https://restnorwich.co.uk/ (or search for wellbeing hubs near you) Rethink Information line (for signposting, advocacy): for website click here - phone number: 0808 801 0525 Equal Lives Advocacy: https://www.equallives.org.uk/advocacy Mind Routes Employment Service: for website/leaflet with info click here Shaw Trust: https://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/what-we-do/#employability-and-skills NHS National Services/Find out about your local mental health services: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/ Other helpful links/numbers: CALM helpline: https://www.thecalmzone.net/ - phone number: 0800 58 58 58 Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/ - phone number: 03444 775 774 - text line: 07537 416 905 Ask Lily Loneliness service: https://asklily.org.uk/kb5/westnorfolk/cd/about.page The Mix: https://www.themix.org.uk/ Papyrus: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ NHS 111 - option 2: information about this here Shout text support service: https://giveusashout.org/ - text line: 85258 Eating Matters: https://eatingmatters.org.uk/ MAP Counselling: https://www.map.uk.net/ News items Sniffing other people's sweat can help to reduce anxiety: https://news.sky.com/story/sniffing-other-peoples-sweat-can-help-treat-social-anxiety-study-suggests-12842747

42 min
24/03/2023

Episode 8 - How can you avoid loan sharks?

Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau, Gary and Jordan find out more about Loan Sharks in a brilliant interview with Cath Wohlers, LIASE Manager from England's Illegal Money Lending Team. For more information about Your Own Place: www.yourownplace.org.uk For information about Cost of Living Support: www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport To get in touch, suggest topics or comment, please email us at yopab@yourownplace.org.uk Links to other things mentioned in this episode: Stop Loan Sharks/Illegal Money Lending Team England: https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/ and find them on Twitter and Instagram too! Also, here are the details to get in touch with the Illegal Money Lending Team: Email: reportaloanshark@stoploansharks.gov.uk Telephone: 0300 555 2222 Could you spot a loan shark? Introductory Training: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/illegal-money-lending-introductory-training-1478579 StepChange: https://www.stepchange.org/ DIAL: https://www.dial-greatyarmouth.org.uk/ Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ Christians Against Poverty: https://capuk.org/ Other helpful links: Energy Saving Trust: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/ News items Energy bills support coming to an end: https://www.gov.uk/get-help-energy-bills/getting-discount-energy-bill Cost of Living payments update: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-8-million-families-in-the-uk-to-receive-new-cost-of-living-payment-this-spring Meatball Student story from The Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/student-pleads-resit-test-after-29506065

30 min
24/02/2023

Episode 7 - How do you manage debt?

Your Own Podcast is back and better than ever with a mission to discuss everyday challenges that we all come up against. In this episode Beau, Gary and Jordan talk about debt, APR and interest, and Gary interviews Leah about her experiences with debt. For more information about Your Own Place: www.yourownplace.org.uk For information about Cost of Living Support: www.yourownplace.org.uk/costoflivingsupport To get in touch, suggest topics or comment, please email Emily at emily@yourownplace.org.uk Links to other things mentioned in this episode: Helpful resources Money Saving Expert Snowballing Technique Video (Yahoo article with video) StepChange: https://www.stepchange.org/ APR + Interest: https://www.barclays.co.uk/loans/what-does-apr-mean/ News items Martin Lewis charity survey: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/dec/06/martin-lewis-charity-highlights-mental-toll-of-cost-of-living-crisis#:~:text=The%20Money%20and%20Mental%20Health,the%20rising%20cost%20of%20living. Woman chased by badger: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/woman-chased-vicious-badger-drops-29251153 Forced meter suspension will last for six weeks: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64653228 UK lenders fear spike in mortgage defaults...: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/jan/19/uk-lenders-fear-spike-in-mortgage-defaults-as-cost-of-living-hits-home#:~:text=The%20Resolution%20Foundation%20thinktank%20said,base%20rate%20since%20December%202022.

42 min

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Your Own Place's Advisory Board
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2021 - 2023
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23
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Your Own Podcast

Your Own Podcast

Episodes

Episode 12 - What is it like to grow up in care?

Episode 11 - pt. 2 - Interview with Hannah from The Trussell Trust

Episode 11 - Ever wondered what a Food Bank is like?

Episode 10 - What did we find out from our Mental Health Research?

Episode 9: Bonus Content - How our housing and mental health interact

Episode 9 - What experiences have you had of Mental Health Services?

Episode 8 - How can you avoid loan sharks?

Episode 7 - How do you manage debt?

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