Stories of Strength Podcast by Action Together

Action Together
Stories of Strength Podcast by Action Together

A collection of inspiring stories, told by Rochdale women from across all walks of life. ---------------------------------------------------------------- It's by the Women's Services Network, supported by Action Together and together with partners from across Rochdale including Cartwheel Arts, Soul Sisters Empowering People, Ukeff, Rochdale Mind, Rochdale Women’s Welfare Association, Rochdale Connection Trust and Rochdale Health Alliance Podcast training: MIC media Series producer: Danielle Porter

  1. 11/01/2023

    Mental Health and Racial Inequalities in Rochdale - A two part Special

    Episode 2 On today's show Danielle went to the always welcoming Deeplish Community Centre, a favoured spot for lots of different groups and local services.  She joined a brilliant women’s group facilitated by Cartwheel Arts and spoke to Salma Khalid an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner, Naseem a participant and Fareeha a volunteer, to understand the inner workings, motivations and mental health benefits for joining. During the workshop they took some time out for them selves, recited poetry, created beautiful glass art and shared a meal together. The space was safe, warm and inviting. Thank you so much for having us. You can find out more about Cartwheel Arts programmes by visiting CartwheelArts.org.uk Stories of Strength is a podcast by the Women's Services Network, Support by Action Together and the VCFSE sector of Rochdale.

    18 min

  2. 11/01/2023

    Mental Health and Racial Inequalities in Rochdale - A two part Special

    Episode 1. This time Danielle visited Spotland Community Centre to find out more about the New Pioneers Project. The centre was a hive of activity, as soon we opened the door, we weaved our way into the meeting space and mingled with the very chatty and warm women’s group. They were sharing stories, laughing out loud and making plans for International Women's Day.  We managed to find a quiet space to talk to Enus a volunteer and pioneer who shared her story about how the programme had supported her. Laila Almahrug, a Career Broker on the project told us her journey and we finished off with the very inspiring Daisy Silver, Project Manager - who filled us in about the whole programme.   You can find out more about New Pioneers by visiting NewPioneersProject.org Stories of Strength is a podcast by the Women's Services Network, Support by Action Together and the VCFSE sector of Rochdale.

    28 min

  3. 02/14/2023

    Amina shares how she felt learning of her child's hearing loss

    *Trigger warning Suicide and child disability “Too many people stigmatise people with disabilities….especially in our community (south Asian). Deafness is a hidden disability there is not much awareness out there, so talking about it like this can help break the stigma, and I wouldn't be able to do this had this not happened to me” For Further Support: Soul Sisters: Empowering People https://soulsisters.org.uk/ Credits This story was told to Asma, Founder of Soul Sisters: Empowering People. This episode is produced and edited by Asma Begum. Stories of Strength is a podcast by the Women’s Services Network, supported by Action Together

    17 min

  4. 12/13/2022

    Shahnaz shares her story of how she went into fostering, the reasons why she went into it, and how she turned her life around.

    “The doctors had said that you can’t have any more children…it was from that point onwards that we decided if we had the opportunity to look after other children then we would” For Further Support: Rochdale and District Mind https://www.rochdalemind.org.uk Safe Space Directory http://www.wellbeingrochdale.info/Pages/Subjects?CID=7271 Credits This story was told to Asma, Founder of Soul Sisters: Empowering People. This episode is produced and edited by Asma Begum.

    29 min

  5. 10/05/2022

    'Not meaning to be unkind but you never see a girl of colour in the core de ballet'

    We had the privilege to speak to Cilla Baynes OBE, a long standing leader in the arts and culture world in Manchester and Rochdale, co-founder of Community Arts North West.  And Bushra Sultana an artist, arts facilitator and teacher who freelances for Touchstones, HOME Mcr and Manchester International Festival.  They talk about how they progressed through their brilliant careers, and how their childhoods influenced their development. For further support: Safe Space Directory http://www.wellbeingrochdale.info/Pages/Subjects?CID=7271 Credits: This story was told to Danielle Porter. This episode is produced by Action Together. Stories of Strength is a podcast by the Women’s Services Network, supported by Action Together.

    22 min

  6. 08/09/2022

    'I've had support from my friends, they have been there at my lowest point'

    Today's episode features two amazing women, Jackie and Ivy united through friendship and volunteering.   Jackie shares her story of losing custody of her daughter due to undiagnosed postnatal psychosis, but her life did turn around when she was finally correctly diagnosed, reunited with her daughter and re- invigorated through volunteering. And Ivy also talks about how her life changed and blossomed through volunteering, friendships, and going back to school at the age of 40. Trigger Warning - Reference to post-natal depression and family bereavement. For further support: Safe Space Directory http://www.wellbeingrochdale.info/Pages/Subjects?CID=7271 Credits: This story was told to Danielle Porter from Cartwheel Arts. This episode is produced by Cartwheel Arts.  Stories of Strength is a podcast by the Women’s Services Network, supported by Action Together.

    20 min

  7. 08/02/2022

    "The whole experience turned from joy to sadness quite quickly, I was diagnosed with Hyperemesis."

    Kimberley talks about how she struggled through both her pregnancy’s due to hyperemesis and post-natal depression, and how this led her to set up the Women of Whitworth project to celebrate local women and their achievements. Trigger Warning - Reference to post-natal depression. For further support: Safe Space Directory http://www.wellbeingrochdale.info/Pages/Subjects?CID=7271 Credits: This story was told to Danielle Porter from Cartwheel Arts. This episode is produced by Cartwheel Arts. Stories of Strength is a podcast by the Women’s Services Network, supported by Action Together.

    17 min

  8. 07/26/2022

    "Don't suffer in Silence". Dani talks about her mental health journey...

    "Don't suffer in Silence".  Dani talks about her mental health journey, her addiction, the abuse she suffered at the hands of her perpetrator and how she has rebuilt her life. Dani tells us how she has used art as not only a form of therapy but also in helping her set up her successful business.  Trigger Warning - Reference to suicide, mental health, alcohol addiction, severe weight loss.  For further support: Soul Sisters https://soulsisters.org.uk/ Safe Space Directory http://www.wellbeingrochdale.info/Pages/Subjects?CID=7271 Credits: This story was told to Asma Begum from Soul Sisters. This episode is produced & edited by Asma Begum. Stories of Strength is a podcast by the Women’s Services Network, supported by Action Together.

    51 min
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A collection of inspiring stories, told by Rochdale women from across all walks of life. ---------------------------------------------------------------- It's by the Women's Services Network, supported by Action Together and together with partners from across Rochdale including Cartwheel Arts, Soul Sisters Empowering People, Ukeff, Rochdale Mind, Rochdale Women’s Welfare Association, Rochdale Connection Trust and Rochdale Health Alliance Podcast training: MIC media Series producer: Danielle Porter

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