This episode features Silvie Koanda, the Co-Founder of Sound Waves Foundation - a charity which supports and empowers deaf children. Silvie is also a Picture Editor at the Economist.

Nicola talks with Silvie about her unique experience of being a mum with two deaf children, which has which fuelled the passion for starting her charity to inspire deaf awareness.

We also discuss the importance of inclusivity, the impact on mental health amongst deaf young people, diverse representation, and so much more!

To learn more about Silvie's brilliant work, see link below:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.soundwavesfoundation.org

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sound_waves_foundation

Resources from National Deaf Children's Society:

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/advice-and-support/all-advice-and-support-topics

Enjoy! 🎧🔊

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This episode features Shahana Knight - a Childhood Trauma & Behaviour Specialist, Author and Founder of TPC Therapy Ltd.

Nicola talks with Shahana about the childhood experiences that fuelled her passion for working with children using trauma-informed approaches.

We also discuss the importance of using empowering language, creating therapeutic classrooms, building authentic relationships with children, and so much more!

To learn more about Shahana's brilliant work, see the links below:

Website: ⁠⁠www.tpctherapy.co.uk⁠⁠

Therapeutic Classrooms: ⁠www.therapeuticclassrooms.co.uk⁠

YouTube:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tpctherapeuticclassrooms⁠

Book: 'The Therapeutic School Approach' - available from Routledge Publishers and where books are sold.

Enjoy! 🎧🔊

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And to find out more about your podcast host, Nicola Harvey, go to: www.harveyheals.com/meetnicola

This episode features Indie Foolheea - a Yoga and Ayurveda Practitioner, specialising in holistic wellness to support healing.

Nicola Harvey talks with Indie about the ancient practice of yoga, connecting with her roots, and Indie's pursuit to diversify wellness spaces.

We also explore cultural appropriation in a commercialised world, the importance of authenticity, and so much more!

To connect with Indie Foolheea, see the links below:

web: https://www.indiewellness.co.uk

instagram: @indie.wellness

Enjoy!

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And to find out more about your podcast host, Nicola Harvey, go to: www.harveyheals.com/meetnicola

This episode features Mindful Wellbeing Podcast host, Nicola Harvey, sharing insights to help reduce Summer Anxiety.

Nicola provides an introduction to anxiety in connection to the summer season. She also shares mindfulness-based techniques like the 333 Grounding Technique and Dr Dalton-Smith's Seven ways of Rest.

The episode features clips of guests from Season One with helpful guidance from Akila Richards and Dr Jade Adams-White.

Whilst this recording provides supportive strategies, if you are experiencing anxiety and have concerns, please seek professional guidance for support.

Be well x

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And to find out more about your podcast host, Nicola Harvey, go to: www.harveyheals.com/meetnicola

This episode features Dr Connie Kerali - a Medical Doctor (GP), Coach, and Clinical Hypnotherapist.

Nicola Harvey, talks with Dr Connie about her pursuit to silence shame by practising empathy, vulnerability, and owning her story.

In this heartfelt episode, Dr Connie shares her journey of shame resilience, and why she has started a movement (Mission 100K) to empower others to do the same.

To connect with Dr Connie Kerali, see the links below:

web: https://www.drconniekerali.com

social media: @drconniekerali

** TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains lived experience of violence against women. Please listen with due care **

If you are impacted by this discussion, please take care, and see the following links (UK-based) for support and guidance:

https://www.ncdv.org.uk/domestic-abuse-help

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk

https://www.survivorsuk.org

https://thesurvivorstrust.org

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And to find out more about your podcast host, Nicola Harvey, go to: www.harveyheals.com/meetnicola

Welcome to Season 3 of the Mindful Wellbeing Podcast!

Our first episode is with Mo Kanjilal, an award-winning Diversity & Inclusion Leader, TedEx Speaker and Published Author.

Nicola talks with Mo about the early childhood experiences which have fuelled her passion towards working in the DEI space today, and championing the power of inclusion.

We explore a range of subjects including representation, gender equity, cultural appropriation, the connection between a person's name and their identity, and so much more!

To learn more about Mo, see the links below:

Watch Mo's TedEx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPDsC4LPPc0

Read Mo's co-authored book, The Inclusion Journey: https://www.koganpage.com/responsible-business/the-inclusion-journey-9781398616721

Enjoy! 🎧🔊*****

And to find out more about your podcast host, Nicola Harvey, go to: www.harveyheals.com/meetnicola

Welcome to Season 3 of the Mindful Wellbeing Podcast!

We have a wonderful group of guests on board who are making a HUGE difference in their communities and beyond.

Join your host Nicola Harvey, alongside Mo Kanjilal; Dr Connie Kerali; Shahana Knight; Silvie Koanda; and Indie Foolheea, for easy listening over the summer.

The theme for this season is 'Be a Voice not an Echo' and each of our guests use their voice in a unique and bold way, to create a social impact and empower others.

And as always, each fortnightly episode features a 'mindful wellbeing moment' to pause, reflect and support your mental health and wellbeing.

Our first summer episode drops on 15th July 2025.

Be well x

It's the Season Finale of the Mindful Wellbeing Podcast!

This bonus episode features previous guests: Nicola Rae, Steve Ollington, Dr Poppy Gibson and John Lynch, sharing reflections from Season 2.

Nicola and her guests discuss a diverse range of topics from authenticity to unconscious bias; to labelling in ADHD and imposter syndrome; and so much more!

To learn more about each of the guests, please look back on the episodes in Season 2 where you'll find their details.

Big thanks to our guests and listeners for Season 2 of the MWB Podcast!

Stay tuned for Season 3!

Enjoy! 🎧🔊