Do you feel alone, unheard or need someone to talk to? The Just Talk Campaign want you to know that we are here for you and that you are not alone. Glenda D Roberts who runs the ExploringU Centre for well-being in Sudbury, set up “Just Talk Campaign ”, with fellow colleague Sharon Kendall in 2016 providing drop in sessions at the end of each month, open to all age groups and is free of charge. Trainee counsellors on placement with The Just Talk Campaign are able to counsel clients for a small donation of £5, our aim is to set up hubs around the country. It is a place where anyone can come along and get the help and support you need and discuss anything that is concerning you in a safe and confidential environment. The Just Talk Campaign is a registered charity, number: 1175216 Visit justtalkcampaign.co.uk to find more. (thank you to all our volunteers) and to Jensen Raggi-Roberts for designing a wonderful poster.

Musicians are up to three times more likely to experience depression, with many working under 'poor conditions', a new academic study from Help Musicians UK has found. The late Amy Winehouse, Chris Cornell and George Michael have spoken about panic attacks while many others still living struggle with anxiety. Can Music Make You Sick commissioned by the charity offers insight into the scale of the health challenges of Britain's music industry. This month, we summarise the findings.

Christmas Episode. Today’s Podcast introduces a few ideas about nutrition. Food and lifestyle choices may help you cope at Christmas by providing the very building blocks for good health and balanced emotions. It’s your food! It’s your choice! It’s your life! Thank you to our Guest Jayne Nelson (Nutritional Therapist)for an inspiring show. Buon Natale.

Episode 2 is about creativity, because Arts should be part of the mental health toolkit. The Arts can help those suffering from anxiety, Studies have found those who regularly appreciate art are happier and calmer. The link between art and health has been established for many years. Even back in the 19th century, Florence Nightingale recognised more quickly. But, it seems, there's even more to it. Research by Semir Zeki, UCL prof. of neuroesthetics, suggests enjoying great works of art triggers the same part of your brain as falling in love. While enjoying a painting, you receive a surge in levels of the feel - good hormone, dopamine, resulting in feelings of intense pleasure.

This episode of the Podcast is about emotional literacy. The ability to manage ones emotions, it takes in understanding and managing anger, anger can be one of the strongest and most destructive emotions that we experience, the challenge then lies in managing it so that it remains under our reasoned control. Anger can be transformative when channelled in the right way, but also can also be negative if left unchecked. We talk about the firework model and we touch on anger management tips. Tune into this episode to learn about the dynamic between logical thinking and emotions.

Emotional Well-Being Life Introduction to our First Podcast, Picking up the pieces. Glenda D. Roberts director/founder of ExploringU Counselling kicks-off our new podcast with a First Aid Kit for your emotions and a curated playlist. Laying out her plans for the future of the company to boot. Glenda hopes thousands of people will benefit from the multi-platform initiative, allied with their own determination. The podcast will open doors if you are ever feeling less than hopeful. Technology can sometimes help to bring down the walls that prevent one from seeking help and, will empower people by knowing that they have support to keep striving. Noting there is no therapy without a relationship with the therapist. Yours efficacious. Reaching out! Changing and saving lives! Peace. Contact: [email protected]