The Word on Wellbeing

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A regular podcast from Meridian Wellbeing, where we discuss wellbeing, mental health and current affairs.

  1. APR 9

    Episode 25 - Fit and Active Barnet

    In this episode, we speak with Annalisa Cellini from Fit and Active Barnet about the work being done in Barnet to help people be active, the benefits of activity on our wellbeing, and the discounted memberships available to Barnet residents.

    31 min

  2. MAR 19

    Episode 24 - supporting people with substance addictions with Change Grow Live

    In this episode, we speak with Mark Crawley from Change Grow Live about substance addiction and the work being done in Barnet to support people on their recovery journey.

    34 min

  3. MAR 4

    Episode 23 - Cllr Sara Conway & International Women's Day 2026

    In this episode, we speak with Cllr Sara Conway, a councillor for the Burnt Oak ward in Barnet and Barnet Council's Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Community Cohesion, and Ending Violence Against Women & Girls. We discuss International Women's Day, the responsibilities of a cabinet member, and the measures being taken by Barnet Council and its partners to prevent violence against women and girls.

    39 min

  4. JAN 16

    Episode 22 - Counselling and CBT Therapy

    In this episode, we speak with Melissa Powenski, a CBT therapist and mental health nurse, and Lidia Lee, a therapist and a counselling psychologist trainee, about the different types of therapy, how it can help people and the key things to be aware of. (apologies, we had a couple of small audio issues during this episode).

    35 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    Episode 21 - The Live Well Programme

    In this episode of The Word on Wellbeing we speak with Dr Louise Miller, GP and Barnet's Live Well Clinical Lead, about the Live Well programme, the value of social prescribing, and we have a surprise appearance by a cuddly canine.

    27 min

  6. 10/31/2025

    Episode 20 - Barnet Council's Suicide Prevention Strategy

    Content Warning - some people may find the subject of this episode distressing. Suicide prevention is an important topic, and the Council’s strategy is focused on saving lives. In this episode of The Word on Wellbeing, we speak with Seher Kayikci, Senior Public Health Strategist at Barnet Council, about the Council’s new Suicide Prevention Strategy and the work being done in Barnet to support people.

    28 min

  7. 12/12/2022

    Episode 19 - Andy's Man Club Barnet

    Andy's Man Club are a men's suicide prevention charity, offering free to attend peer to peer support groups across the Uk and online. Andy's Man Club want to end the stigma surrounding men's mental health, and help men through the power of conversation #ITSOKTOTALK

    35 min

  8. 09/13/2021

    Episode 18 - September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

    Hosted by Chris Hartley. Chris speaks with John Truong from Meridian Wellbeing, Donna Chan from Meridian Wellbeing, and Michelle Morais from The Network, to have a conversation about suicide prevention awareness month and how we can best support someone through a challenging time.

    42 min
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A regular podcast from Meridian Wellbeing, where we discuss wellbeing, mental health and current affairs.

Information

  • Creator
    Meridian Wellbeing
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Meridian Wellbeing
  • Show Website
    The Word on Wellbeing