After a 2 month run, The Wave Southend's initial series is coming to a close. We're sad to announce that our current producer is leaving the project - but Jade and Giorgia will be picking it up in Maz's stead. We'll see you on the next one!

DISCLAIMER: This episode does contain brief mentions of suicidal thoughts and discussions of substance abuse in one of the interview sections, so if these topics are triggering to you, we would suggest not listening to the episode/relevant interview portion. If you or a loved one are struggling with your mental health, seek medical help from your GP.

In the final episode of our two part mini-series for the Marmalade Trust's loneliness awareness week, Tamara (SACC) and Amanda (SVP) discuss loneliness and how SVP can help (and has helped) people dealing with feelings of loneliness.

In the first of our two part mini-series in preparation for the Marmalade Trust's upcoming loneliness awareness week, Tricia (SACC) and Rachel (SAVS) discuss loneliness - what it is, what can cause people to feel lonely, and how we can go about overcoming these feelings of loneliness.

Southend Adult Community College's Lucy Penn and Everyone Health Southend's Joanna Freeman chat food, fad diets, fitness myths and how all of these topics can affect your mental health. This episode does contain discussions of eating habits, so if this may be triggering to you, we would suggest not listening to the episode. If you do struggle with an eating disorder, it's recommended that you speak to your GP or reach out to a charity such as Beat Eating Disorders.

Stuart and Jade interview Southend Adult Community College's Learning and Progression Coordinator Barbara Corti and tutor Dan Newman, taking a look at the wellbeing courses the college offers as well as the impact it's had on its students - as stated by said students.

Southend-on-Sea City Council's community engagement officer Maxine Nutkins joins our host Stuart for an introduction to wellbeing.

Join us for the first episode of The Wave Southend, hosted by Stuart Wesselby as he interviews Southend-on-Sea City Council's Director of Public Health Krishna Ramkhelawon.