It is black history month, I feature someone i will simply call Kath, she shares her real-life story. Going from a carefree young girl just finishing her GCSE's to seeking some adventure outside the United Kingdom, getting on her first flight to Greece where she learnt to fend for herself by taking up all sorts of jobs, including Grave digging She came back home, got a regular job but then at just nineteen years old attracted the attention of a man who was seventeen years older than she was! She thought she had it all with this older man, but he abandoned her when she went through Postnatal depression pushing her to a dark place and she started doing drugs on a recreational basis, then got addicted, and was sent to prison as a result of being caught with these drugs. she talked about her time in prison, how she decided to get clean and found help from a doctor who was willing to trust her enough and help her by prescribing the medication she needed under strict Kath shared a few lessons she learned, also advice she would give her seventeen-year-old self and how she is still supported with her mental health care even now It is an episode that is full of twists and turns, a must-listen,  #DatinganOlderMan #LustandDrugs #PostnatalDepression #LifeAfterAddiction #RehabilitationAfterPrison #Gaana #Newsly #spotifyPodcast #listennotesPodcast #Podcastrepublic #Castropodcast #PodcastAddict Find The Meademusings Podcast on Audible Apple ,Audapp , Anghami ,Breaker ,Castbox , Deezer, Fydd, Goodpods ,Headliner , listen notes, Stitcher, Spotify, Podcast addict, Radio Public, Podlink, Player FM Samsung Podcasts, Tune in and Alexa, You tube Finally, on Newsly USE promo code MEADEMUSINGS support us buymeacoffee/TheMeadeMusingsor paypal.me/meademusings

Tonika williams : She wasn't born with visual impairment but she is blind however this blind damsel is also known to be a Pretty ,Real  Intelligent, Cute, Emailing , Eating , Sweet ,Speaker , Talented , Independent , Always Confident  (PRINCESSTIA) moreover she is  Determined ,Independent ,Versatile, and Awesome (DIVA) Tonika's blindness was attributed to a medical negligence from her time in an incubator as a premature baby . Not even Blindness stops this DIVA !! she attended a mainstream primary school, came out tops in her class and has been unstoppable since , she is an achiever  ,  She is the current tittle holder of the Miss Independent 2021 a part of “ Finding Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant ” sponsored by Eyes Like mine INC a non profit  innovative community in Newark New Jersey creating resources  support , and advocacy for people with Vision loss Social handles available at : @MissIndependent20201 | Linktree  Kreative Minds JA | Linktree  #MissIndependent2021 #Blindness #EyeslikeMine #PrincessTIa #DIVAEmpowermnet  Listen to  The Meademusings Podcast , add it  to your favourite playlist on ill w #Gaana #Newsly #Podbean podcast #Apple podcast #Spotify podcast #Listennotes Podcast  #Google Podcast  #ItunesPodcast #Podchaser Podcast  #Blubrry podcast  #Bullhorn  Podcast  #Amazon Podcast  Also on Audible ,Audapp , Anghami ,Breaker ,Castbox ,Castro ,Deezer , Fydd, Goodpods ,Headliner ,Stitcher ,Podcast addict , Radio Public , Podlink, PlayerFM  Samsung Podcasts ,Tune in and Alexa ,You tube .  Finally on  Newsly USE promo code MEADEMUSINGS support us buymeacoffee/TheMeadeMusings or paypal.me/meademusings

Pramit Bhargava is the founder Visio apps Technology Pvt. Ltd in Gurgaon, Haryana, India and also the creator of the app Louie voice control -A voice solution that allows the use of voice commands for controlling other apps such as Uber ,WhatsApp ,You tube ,Gmail ,Contacts syncing , Messages , Facebook messenger, Google search , spreadsheets and more Louie voice control was inspired by Pramit's vision impairment and sight loss. He wanted a solution that would make day to day activities easier for visually impaired people and has built Louie as a solution to the his own challenges and that of other visually impaired people in over one hundred countries with multi lingual support available 24/7 . Pramit is a Computer Engineer from IIT-BHU and an MBA from IIM, Bangalore. He has worked with global companies such as Unilever, Motorola and Quest Diagnostics.   Pramit says, “Leveraging one’s disability to build something useful for others is a rare opportunity and I am fortunate to build Louie, which potentially can help millions of users across the world. We are hence highly driven to build an app that impacts life in a truly positive way.”   on this episode we discussed : How Pramit went partially sighted overnight in reaction to a pain medication he was prescribed and how his vision deteriorated and he lost his job as n IT engineer . His reaction to the sight loss which he never envisaged. Different ways his sight loss affected his confidence Actions he took in acceptance of his sight loss Different emotions that he went through at the time The support he got from his friends, family and community and with the use of different technology and apps . The apps that he uses on his computer to help with his sight and to commute daily   Also please share the link of the episode once it is out.   Social Handles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramit-bhargava-1860668/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouieVoiceApp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pramitl.bhargava Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pramit_bhargava/ Louie YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw6A1mTbJ2QN0b8qxT2LaYQ Website Link: https://louievoice.com/   #Louie voice Control #sightloss #Visioapps Technology Pvt. #Vision impairment #LiveInthemoment ConfrontingYourFear Listen to The Meademusings Podcast , add it to your favourite playlist on ill w #Gaana #Newsly #Podbean podcast #Apple podcast #Spotify podcast #Listennotes Podcast #Google Podcast #ItunesPodcast #Podchaser Podcast #Blubrry podcast #Bullhorn Podcast #Amazon Podcast Also on Audible ,Audapp , Anghami ,Breaker ,Castbox ,Castro ,Deezer , Fydd, Goodpods ,Headliner ,Stitcher ,Podcast addict , Radio Public , Podlink, PlayerFM Samsung Podcasts ,Tune in and Alexa ,You tube . Finally on Newsly USE promo code MEADEMUSINGS support us buymeacoffee/TheMeadeMusings or paypal.me/meademusings  

Anorexia and Bulima are both eating disorders that are extremely distressing and cause anxiety and depression which often impacts on physical, psychological as well as mental health for sufferers Anorexia is a serious eating disorder prevalent in adolescents , men and women from about the age 16 – 17 up to about 40 and it is still on the rise with even younger children starting to experience this disorder . People living with this disorder often times experience organ failures ,cardiac arrests or commit suicide . The mortality rate associated with this disorder is twelve times higher than the mortality rates from other causes . Only about 60% of anorexia sufferers make full recovery ,about 25% of those who survive anorexia experience Bulima which is another eating disorder with characteristics such as binge eating , then self -induced vomit to get rid of the extra food intake .   My guest on this episode is Modita Van Zummeren. She a Survivor of both Anorexia and Bulima , she is also an author we discussed : The identity crises that sometimes initiates anorexic tendencies . How young men and women end up putting pressures on themselves to look good in order to have a sense of belonging in the society. How certain careers require people to look a certain way and how this may trigger anorexic tendencies. How her anorexia started as a result of a seemingly innocent comment by a friend at the gym . How she went from anorexia to bulima then depression but how she sought help for herself cure her Anxiety and  Depression .   Modita's website is http://www.enjoyingmeditation.com Podcast: From Pain to Being Facebook: Joy in Meditation :https://www.facebook.com/JoyInMeditation Instagram: modita_van_zummeren  https://www.instagram.com/modita_van_zummeren/ LinkedIn: Modita van Zummeren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/modita-van-zummeren-a5b51699/ email: info@genietenvanmeditatie.nl Her first book is available in English: 'Depression, a Stepping-stone towards Bliss'. Link:https://amzn.to/3mD8xJ1 #Anorexia #Bulima #modita_van_zummeren #Modita van Zummeren Listen to The Meademusings Podcast , add it to your favourite playlist ill #Gaana #Podbean podcast #Apple podcast #Spotify podcast #Listennotes Podcast #Google Podcast #ItunesPodcast #Podchaser Podcast #Blubrry podcast #Bullhorn Podcast #Amazon Podcast Also on Audible ,Audapp , Anghami ,Breaker ,Castbox ,Castro ,Deezer , Fydd, Goodpods ,Headliner ,Stitcher ,Podcast addict , Radio Public , Podlink, PlayerFM Samsung Podcasts ,Tune in and Alexa ,You tube . Finally on Newsly USE promo code MEADEMUSINGS support us buymeacoffee/TheMeadeMusings or paypal.me/meademusings  

Perspectives of a sibling to a person living with disabilities , my guest on this episode is Annie Tremil based in Wisconsin USA , Annie is also a coach who previously worked with families of people living with disabilities . We discussed: Her role as a former coach to families of people living with disabilities. Some of the resources that are available to families of people living with disabilities that can help with supporting them but they are often not aware of . The nature of the disability that Annie's sibling lives with How Annie and her other siblings support them. How the sibling's disability impacts on the other family members and their mental health . We highlighted the challenges of having a sibling living with disability . We spoke about how parents can sometimes unknowingly neglect and /or deprive siblings of the disabled child of their care attention and support . We also explored reasons why siblings of people living with disabilities , and are also primary care givers or guardians should be acknowledged and provided with necessary support, coaching and counselling. The impact of the Covid 19 pandemic  on the families of people living with disabilities. Finally we explore suggestions for policy makers in terms of help and assistance given to siblings /families of people living with disabilities. reminding you of our podcast recording coming u Listen to The Meademusings Podcast and add to your favourite playlist on #Gaana #Podbean podcast #Apple podcast #Spotify podcast #Listennotes Podcast #Google Podcast #ItunesPodcast #Podchaser Podcast #Blubrry podcast #Bullhorn Podcast #Amazon Podcast Also on Audible ,Audapp , Anghami ,Breaker ,Castbox ,Castro ,Deezer, Fydd, Goodpods ,Headliner ,Stitcher ,Podcast addict , Radio Public , Podlink, Player FM Samsung Podcasts ,Tune in and Alexa ,You tube . Finally on Newsly USE promo code MEADEMUSINGS support us buymeacoffee/TheMeadeMusings or paypal.me/meademusings https://pod.link/1522556528

Still on the growing problem with sleep , my guest on this episode is Sondra Kornblatt based in Seattle USA , a life and sleep coach who previously suffered a long period of chronic insomnia as a young mother herself . Sondra has been a Sleep and life coach for 18 years , She has an in depth understanding of sleep as a process and also she is also knowledgeable on the effects that lack of sleep can have on physical as well as mental health . Sondra works with clients to develop personalised tools and practices that help in managing Insomnia and stress .   #Sondra Komblatt #Sleep Disorders #Sleep Apnoea #Insomnia #Insomnia Relief #sleeplessness #Covid sleeplessness #Sleep Hygiene #Gaana #Newsly #Applepodcast #Spotifypodcast #Restful Insomnia Sondra is Available on https://www.facebook.com/RestfulInsomnia/ https://twitter.com/restfulinsomnia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sondra-kornblatt-1636795/ Find The Meademusings Podcast on USE promo code MEADEMUSINGS support us buymeacoffee/TheMeadeMusingsor paypal.me/meademusings  

As at 2020 approximately one billion people in the world were estimated to have obstructive sleep apnoea - the most common type of sleep disordered breathing, with up to seventy five percent of adults suffering from Insomnia and roughly thirty five percent of adults having less than seven hours of sleep daily . Since the Covid 19 pandemic that number has almost doubled , so we now have a constantly growing population of people who are suffering from sleep deprivation, Sleep Apnoea , Insomnia and other sleep related disorders . On this episode I speak with Dr Mobi a sleep Doctor based in Washington DC area in the United States of America .He is also the CEO of Lifestyle TV in the USA We discussed the ever growing burden of sleep disorders on a global scale . We also talked about : How important sleep is for the body to rejuvenate . The role of technology in sleep deprivation We also talked about Sleep Apnoea The significant effects of Sleep apnoea on day to day life . How to improve and maintain a good sleep hygiene. How to understand irregular sleep patterns . How to use technology to introduce innovations in sleep   #DrMobi #LifestyleTV #Sleep Disorders #SleepApnoea #Insomnia #ImprovingSleepPatterns #UnderstandingSleepPatterns #SleepHygiene #Gaana #Newsly #Applepodcast #Spotifypodcast #googlepodcast #Podcastnewepisode #Meademusings   Dr Mobi is available on :https://lifestyletvchannel.com Instagram : lifestyletvusa Facebook : Mubasher Fazal (Dr Mobi) Twitter:@lifestyletvch   Find The Meademusings Podcast on https://newsly.me  USE promo code MEADEMUSINGS support us buymeacoff.ee/TheMeadeMusings or paypal.me/meademusings    

As part of the awareness of how life as a military Veteran impacts on mental and physical health, and to coincide with the 2022 Invictus games we host Eric Herrera a Military Veteran , Eric talks about his experience with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ,mental health breakdown and suffering from Hearing loss working as a front-line Combat Engineer Eric is one of many front-line military veterans who experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorders and Mental health breakdown after devoting their time and energy to serve in the military to save others.  Eric started his military career as a young 19 year old . .As a college student he didn't fit in and he was really confused at the point of making decisions on what to do with his life when he was kicked out of college, he decided to join the military as a combat engineer ! Little did he know he would be clearing mine fields and searching for roadside bombs on a daily basis . Initially deployed to Germany as that was one of his choice locations because of his German heritage , however he was later deployed to Baghdad in Iraq where he knew no one as part of the US military troupe sent to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and end the dictatorial rule of Saddam Hussein . He had to adjust and adapt fast to the environment going out sometimes riding on special army vehicles called Buffalo army Trucks going to landfills , on his first job his team discovered one hundred and twenty six roadside bombs ,they regularly found Improvised explosive devices (IED) also witnessed his colleagues having bombs detonated in their faces, even losing his military colleagues who he refereed to as brothers on Christmas day of 2006 when everyone else was celebrating. They died on duty when giant cylinder bullet IED's , detonated on them ,no one was out to help them , even when they got back still processing the incident mentally they were asked to go back out again the next morning , he eventually left the military but had recurrent  nightmares about these incidents until he wrote his book which he titled A Bomb Hunter's story -My life clearing the Roads of Iraq . Eric's experience as a Combat engineer also left him with hearing loss , Post traumatic Stress disorder PTSD- He then had a mental breakdown ! He offers useful advice to other military veterans based on his learning curve and having to tow a long path rehabilitate  into his community post military service. With President Putins war ongoing in Ukraine I know there are thousands of Military and non -military volunteers at the war fronts daily ,and most will likely end up experiencing similar issues as Eric whilst going through post war rehabilitation into their communities , however I hope the advice given by Eric helps them through the difficult times ahead of them , I hope Eric's story inspires other military veterans to continue living a fulfilled life even after they leave the military service. episode also accessible  @ https://pod.link/1522556528 Love This Podcast ? Support us at buymeacoff.ee/TheMeadeMusings or paypal.me/meademusings   #NewepisodePodcast #applepodcast #podchaser #Podbean #spotifypodcast #indiepodcasts #playmorepods #Gaanapodcast #podcastsonamazonmusic #BulhornPodcast #MillitaryVeterans #PostTraumaticStressDisorder #LifeontheWarfront #HearingLoss #AdviceforMillitaryVeterans #InvictusGames2022 #2022AttackONUkraine #ImpactsonFrontLneMillitaryPersonnel  

In continuation of our Brain illness series on this episode I reflect on the impact of covid 19 lockdown on the physical and mental health of people as so many people came face to face with life and death situations in the last three years during the outbreak of covid 19 pandemic , however there are people who have also been in near death situations long before covid 19 , one of such is Mark Anthony Raines who is my guest for this episode. Mark Anthony Raines is a British blogger, radio presenter , cartoonist and podcaster who suffers from small vessel disease of the brain ,which affects his short term memory and also impacts his daily activities negatively ,he also had a near death experience and has been in coma He spoke about how the pandemic lockdown affected him mentally ,his wife of 30 years is now bedridden . Moreover Mark's chosen fields of work Mark require great communication skills but his cognitive disorder sometimes limits him , he also struggles to remember what happened when he was in coma but Mark defies all that he has going on ,by giving life his best shot , he wrote a song about his near death experience. Listen to the full episode @ https://pod.link/1522556528   #podcast #Ghostmanraines #applepodcast #podchaser #Podbean #spotifypodcast #indiepodcasts #playmorepods #podchaser #podcastsonamazonmusic #fydd #BrainDisorder #highbloodpressureproblems #Lifeaftercoma #LifeAfterNearDeathExperience #MarkAnthonyRaines Twitter -Ghostman_Radio Station @19WHAT62 Linkedin.com  -Ghostman Raines Facebook - Ghostman Raines Blogger.com https://ghostmanraines.blogspot.com Redcircle.com https://redcircle.com/shows/ghostman-radio-station Amazon.co.uk _Mark Antony Raines Youtube _ https://youtube.com/c/markantonyraines

Do you or anyone you know suffer from High Blood Pressure , or Sleep Apnea . Approximately 16 million people in the United Kingdom have high blood pressure 30 per cent of women and 32 per cent of men In the United states of America more than 100 million people have high blood pressure . The American Sleep Apnea Association estimates that 38,000 people  die each year from heart disease with sleep apnea as a complicating factor . In UK an estimated 1.5 million adults are living with obstructive sleep apnoea hence we cannot overlook this illness . Bill Monroe my guest on this episode is a big Dr Who fan ,woke up with a stroke! His stroke was described as a wake up Stroke meaning the last time he was without any symptom was before he went to bed and this put him at a relative disadvantage as to the treatments he was offered . He had several tests , his stroke was attributed to a combination of Sleep Apnea  and high blood pressure which he was unaware of until he started having nose bleeds ,then stroke Stroke is quite complex , Bill lost the use of his limbs , His life was flipped upside down as a result of the stroke . However he had great a Medical team of Doctors , Occupational therapists  and Physical therapists  to treat ,rehabilitate and  help recover overtime also helping him adapt /learn activities of daily living . Bill is amongst the lucky few he is back to working full time as a corporate trainer with Microsoft . He has done media appearances on behalf of the American Heart Association and Swedish Medical Centre in Seattle.  He also hosts a podcast  where he explores the frontiers of  neuroscience :  rehab, recovery  and one-handed banana peeling  as a generation x stroke survivor ! Website:http://CurrentlySpeaking.com Podcast:Strokecast.com Twitter:@CurrentlyBill   #Stroke #Strokesymptoms #High blood pressure #Sleep Apnea #strokecast #Srokerehab #Strokerecovery #Neuroscience #Swedish Medical Centre #American Heart Association #Bill Monroe Love This Podcast ? Share , Download and Subscribe @ https://pod.link/1522556528 Support us at buymeacoff.ee/TheMeadeMusings or  paypal.me/meademusings

In a world where there is so much nepotism and systemic racism we celebrate America Black History month sharing the story of Dark chocolate drop in Corporate America It is a story that suggests Black folks try so much harder to make meaningful contributions in our communities and societies, it also shows our resilience in the face of sometimes fierce oppression It may be challenging, it may hurt but my guest Genesis Amaris-Kemp is a woman that empowers others to speak up for themselves. She is a trailblazer, multifaceted , multidimensional firecracker and mindset hacker who wants others to live out their dreams, goals, and visions . She described what Inclusion , Diversity and Equity means for organisations . We discussed how organisations can actively promote diversity and inclusion. We explored how organisations can benefit from having an inclusive and diversified workforce. We also looked at some actions that are construed as systemic racism and discrimination in work places Genesis also revealed some of the barriers to Inclusion Diversity and Equity at work and in our societies and Communities. Genesis can be contacted via : GenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com https://thehello.llc/GENESISAMARISKEMP https://venmo.com/GenesisAmarisKemp   If you enjoy this podcast please support us with your donations to https://paypal.me/meademusings   #blackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #blackauthors #blackandbeautifull #girlPower #mentoryoungwomen #communityforwomen #womenempoweringwomen #blacklivesmatter #ChocolateDropInCorporateAmerica #blacklovedoc #blackauthorsmatter #blackgirlsrock #blackpodcasters #influencersofcolor #themarathoncontinues #blackbusinessowner #blackmoms #blackfathers #blackexcellence #fortheculture #blackculture #WeRock WeDontKnowitAllButWeTry    

We all want to be successful and loved but some more than others , Courtnay Malcolm my guest on this episode is considered  successful  as a Canadian and International Rugby Women sports champion , she was surrounded by loving friends and family but she experienced Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder , Stress Burnout and Mental health issues. In order to highlight the importance of self care in achieving all round success and happiness ., Courtnay opened up about her emotional  journey from constant anxiety and stress about everything  experiencing  other Mental Health struggles then Burnout before she chose Self care which led her to  finding happiness and Success. We spoke about : Her identifying as a Type A, Overachieving, Empathetic Perfectionist. Developing obsessive traits, characteristics, and beliefs right from from grade school, through her Rugby career Having all the things she thought she wanted, but not feeling contented or happy with those things How she snuggled with mental stress daily even though she appeared to have it all Becoming stressed ,overwhelmed, sometimes spiralling into a panic attacks. Going into survival mode and always feeling like an essential part of her life was missing How the avoidance of her unattended chronic stress and anxiety pushed her further into depression and burnout. When she decided to take time off work to get her physical and mental health back on track : the hardest and most important decision she ever made. Getting the supports that were timely, affordable, beneficial and the he right fit for her . How her support, not only helped her to recover, but also aided her to rediscover peace, joy, and purpose to create a life that was designed for her , instead of trying to force herself into the 9-5 grind that had been killing her spirit slowly . Rediscovering her love for teaching, coaching rugby, and supporting adults with disabilities and mental illness. Courtnay became a Certified Life Coach from the Centre for Applied Neuroscience in Toronto, Canada in 2020 She has created a new service that fills the gaps in preventative and proactive mental health management. She uses a unique combination of methods in Applied Neuroscience and Positive Psychology to guide through and create personal mindset roadmaps, build resilience and confidence. She helps her clients to cultivate self-awareness, overcome their long-held barriers, and curate their mindset to achieve their goals faster. Courtnay can be contacted via : https://courtnaymalcolm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/courtnaymalcolm/ https://www.facebook.com/coachcourtnay courtnaymalcolm@gmail.com

On this episode we hosted Callum Schofield , a young man who has a speech impediment (Stutter /stammer) which started when he was about five years old . Stuttering and or stammering occurs in 1% of the world population , It is a genetic /neurophysiological condition where the flow of speech is distorted . Sadly people have committed suicide due to this impairment. Callum spoke about : 👉 His speech impairment attracting attention to him in school . 👉 How these impacted on him and his academic performance . 👉Feeling fearful and anxious about talking to people and having conversations . 👉Circumstances that made his stutter worse . 👉Some circumstances that made his speech better . 👉 Simple techniques he learnt later in life that improved his speech . 👉Having to embrace and control his speech impairment and doing stand up comedy and hosting a podcast . 👉 Callum's podcast is available on Instagram page : the_schofield _stories   Download,share and subscribe to MeadeMusings on platforms accessible via https://pod.link/1522556528 Follow us on our social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @Meademusings. Love what we are doing? Support us on buy me a coffee TheMeadeMusings (buymeacoffee.com #Meademusings #NewEpisode #Callum Schofield #TheSocialStories #Stuttering #Stammering #Mental health #Coping with Lockdown #Mental health #popular people who Stutter include : #BruceWillis #JuliaRoberts #HughGrant #SteveHarvey SamuelLJackson #JamesEarlJones and voice of golf #KenVentura #GeorgeSringer Jake Steinfield #TigerWoods #LewisCarroll author of Alice in wonderland #Podchaser #Podbean podcast #Apple podcast #Spotifypodcast #Amazon podcast #ListennotesPodcast #Stitcher Podcast #Himalaya Podcast #Radiopublic podcast #Wisdomapp #Goodpods Podcast #PzazTV #wisdomapp

On this episode we hosted Cross Palalas , he was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ,Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) as a kid , his teachers and parents thought this would hold him back but he used his disabilities to his advantage becoming a Vice President at a Media agency based in Niagra Canada at the age of twenty two, Cross oversees the Marketing team in the company .   Cross talked about :   👉 His diagnose with all three whilst in high school . 👉How he had managed to get through elementary school with all three . 👉His parent's reaction when he was diagnosed . 👉 How these impacted on him and his academic performance . 👉His struggles when he was placed on medication to treat his ADHD. 👉How he had to embrace and control his disabilities without medication . 👉Different strategies he used to control his ADHD and OCD to his advantage . 👉Noticeable traits he had that set him apart from other children - now classed as typical ADHD symptoms. 👉Triggers for his Hyperactivity and OCD 👉How his ADHD impacts on his relationships. 👉 Impacts of the Covid19 pandemic and lock-down on his mental health and that of other people living with ADHD /OCD/ADD 👉Advice to people living with ADHD and their parents //relatives .   Download,share and subscribe to this podcast via platforms accessible via https://pod.link/1522556528 Follow us on our social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @Meademusings. Love what we are doing? Support us on buy me a coffee TheMeadeMusings (buymeacoffee.com #Meademusings #Cross Palalas #Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder #Attention Deficit Disorder #Obsessive Compulsive Disorder #Coping with Lockdown #Mental health #Podcast new episode #Podbean podcast #Apple podcast #Spotifypodcast #Amazon podcast #ListennotesPodcast #Stitcher Podcast #Himalaya Podcast #Radiopublic podcast #Podchaser Podcast #Goodpods Podcast #PzazTV

Chris is a Chartered Ergonomics and Human Factors specialist (think Chartered Accountant, but for understanding design and the human body/ mind) He is also Programme Leader for Loughborough University’s MSc in UX Design He shares his experience with dyslexia and how he overcame that to become a Chartered Ergonomics and Human Factors specialist   website : The UX Usability Podcast (podbean.com) Google Scholar :@‪Christopher J. Parker‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬ Linked in @Christopher J. Parker | LinkedIn You Tube @:Design eLearning Tutorials - YouTube Twitter @: Dr Chris Parker (@ChrisUXD) / Twitter  

Black History Month Andrea Jims   For our Black history month I Interviewed Andrea Jims an amazing single mother ,born in Hong Kong to parents of Nigerian descent she has grown up and been raised in Britain so she is what I call a true global citizen , Andrea shares her story, beliefs ,pains , gains and battles to have a sence of belonging in life , from meeting her dad for the first time after a long time of being separated from him and losing him shortly afterwards . She shared her experience of working as a person of colour , in a demanding environment she has been spat at ,had food thrown at her ,assaulted felt humiliated , hurt and felt she was not listened to nor she was not heard and also shared her experiences of unconscious bias and institutional racism . She talks of her fears raising her child and also her hopes for his future . She also talked about her business selling afro wigs , and the reasons for going into this field of business inspired by her mother's experience with cancer.   Note from Andrea : Thank you so much once again for this wonderful opportunity to tell my story. Andrea Jim's website: www.dreassupremecollection.com IG:@dreassupremecollection  FB:@dreassupremecollection Clubhouse:@Dreamshine   #BlackhistoryMonth2021 #Dreamshine # UnconsciousBias # Institutionalrasism #Dreamsupremecollection #dresssupremecollection #raisingblackchilidren #FaithHopeFears

Neurodiversity – Bipolar and OCD with Ashley Fontes My guest on this episode is Ashley Fontes , a California based mother to three children , wife , yoga teacher ,and a dog lover , she shares her experience of living with Bipolar and Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD ) She spoke about : The ways her Bipolar affected her ,from packing up the entire contents in her house in boxes as though she was moving , and also made her go on sometimes manic spending sprees buying some practical everyday stuff but these are also not within the household budget Difficult and confusing diagnosis of her bipolar and OCD. Effects of Covid19 pandemic on OCD on her mental health and work as a Yoga instructor . Different support systems she had in place to get her through the phases Ashley is available via her website: www.readandyoga.com IG : @readandyoga Download, Listen ,share and subscribe to this podcast via platforms accessible on https://pod.link/1522556528 also follow us on our social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @Meademusings. Love what we are doing? Support us on buy me a coffee TheMeadeMusings (buymeacoffee.com or paypal.me/meademusings Episode sponsor WOC Podcasters are available via : IG: @WOCPodcasters website: www.wocpodcasters.co   #NeurodiversityAwareness #Bipolar #Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder #HowMyBrainThinks #DistinguishingBipolarFromOCD #Mentalhelthmatters #ReadandYoga #WhatTodowhenAnxietyStrikes #PracticalWaystoSupportOCD #EffectsofCovid19onOCDandBipolar#California

We end our brief healing stories with Energy healing featuring Tara Argall . Tara is an energy healer and mental health practitioner. On this episode we discussed : How she got into energy healing having suffered from Fibromyalgia leading to suicidal tendencies earlier in her life . Her turnaround and how energy healing transformed her life . What her job entails as an energy healer The use of 'Trauma clearing' to get rid of unresolved epigenetic traumas from ancestors in energy healing. Other ways that energy healing can be used to treat illnesses The potential ways we can inculcate energy healing in future treatment protocols . Tara is available on Instagram (@trailblazingcommunications)   Download ,share and subscribe to this podcast via platforms accessible via https://pod.link/1522556528   You can also follow us on our social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @Meademusings. Love what we are doing? Support us on buy me a coffee TheMeadeMusings (buymeacoffee.com #Meademusings #Tara Argall #trailblazing communications #EnergyHealing #LifeAfterPandemic #BouncingBackWithEnery #Podcast new episode #Podbean podcast #Apple podcast #Spotifypodcast #Amazon podcast #Google Podcast  #ListennotesPodcast ##Stitcher Podcast #Himalaya Podcast #Radiopublic podcast #Player FM podcast  #Breaker Podcast  #Castbox podcast  #Podcast Addict Podcast  #Castro Podcast     

My guest on this episode is Dr Heidi a registered naturopathic Doctor who focuses on healing the body from the inside out using Naturopathic medicine, nutrition and applied kinesiology with Muscle testing for diagnosing illnesses . She spoke about : 👉The application of Muscle testing in learning about the internal workings of the body . 👉 Muscle testing takes the guess work out of the treatment regime for many illnesses because it helps to target the associated organ systems that controls the different parts of the body where illnesses are felt . 👉 Different planes of the body and how these are interconnected . 👉 How energy readings are interpreted using energy vials and how these are used in determining the treatment protocol for each person. 👉The importance of drinking water and having the right minerals in our body to help in flushing out toxins . 👉 Common food sensitivities to – diary, gluten , eggs , coffee , chocolate that people may not even have to eat but having them in their energy field triggers allergic reaction . 👉 Different food groups that are easily digested and absorbed according to individual blood types. 👉 DR Heidi also shared information on how food sensitivities affect issues like fertility, DNA mutation ;leaving our bodies constantly fighting to clean up our internal systems to stay healthy, often times having to prioritise our immunity to illnesses rather than coping with pregnancies leading to loss of pregnancies for some women. 👉She shared lots of helpful tips for dealing with circulation problems including the use of magic socks and she also shared great tips for parents with kids suffering from anxiety caused by the pandemic. Dr Heidi is available via her website Bring Us Back To Nature – Wellness Oriented Medicine, The Way Nature Intended IG : Bring Us Back To Nature (@bringusbacktonature Facebook group: Dr. Heidi Albete | Facebook You Tube :(1) Dr Heidi's Healthy Habits - YouTube   Download,share and subscribe to this podcast via platforms accessible on https://pod.link/1522556528 also follow us on our social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @Meademusings. Love what we are doing? Support us on buy me a coffee TheMeadeMusings (buymeacoffee.com or paypal.me/meademusings #western Holistic integrative medicine # Naturopathic medicine Awareness #DR Heidi Albete #Bring us back to Nature #Muscle testing #plant Medicine #Applied Kinesiology #Homeopathy #Functional neurology #Chinese medicine

Available data from world health organisation suggests one in two people will have cancer at one point in their life , imagine you have access to information that would help you beat that odd , help you bounce back and heal without necessarily depending on medication even if you found you have cancer already !! Kirsten Chick a cancer survivor, author, tutor, podcaster, and member of the British Society for Integrative Oncology and Nutritional Therapist who is my guest on this episode shares how to achieve this . 👉She spoke about : 👉 Her involvement with Yes to life -a charity that offers an integrative approach to support cancer warriors. 👉 The importance of self care in dealing with illnesses a nutritional therapist for over 17 years. 👉 Her experience with Sarcoma cancer and the symptoms she had prior to the diagnoses . 👉The fact that her being diagnosed early also impacted on her having a timely treatment but also shared her experience with post surgical complications which led to her being depressed for a year or two. 👉The influence of her cancer experience on her choice of career. 👉 Some of the ways our bodies develop cancer cells. 👉 Kirsten also shared information on some of the fundamental nutrients our bodies need to balance microbes in our bodies and develop a good immunity to viruses infections,and diseases.   Kirsten can be reached on Social media: IG : kirsten.chick, Twitter: kirstenchick1 Fb page: Kirsten Chick https://m.facebook.com/kirstenchick1/ Fb group: Connect With Nutrition https://m.facebook.com/groups/connectwithnutrition/ Her book Nutrition Brought to Life is available : https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nutrition-Brought-Life-Kirsten-Chick/dp/1999306120   Download,share and subscribe to this podcast via platforms accessible on https://pod.link/1522556528 also follow us on our social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @Meademusings. Love what we are doing? Support us on buy me a coffee TheMeadeMusings (buymeacoffee.com or  paypal.me/meademusings #Sarcoma Cancer Awareness #Kirsen Chick #Yes To Life #Selfcare #ConnectWithNutrition #Microbes in human #importance of microbes #baring it all  #Nutrition brought to Life # Mental health matters #Baring it all