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Like many, Kirsty's story of child birth is traumatic. However, Kirsty has used her experience to build a network and support service that bridges a gap that currently sits in society for new parents.
PANDAS Foundation charity
https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/
This is a charity that supports parents with pre and post natal depression and anxiety . This year they have seen a rise of 240 % of parents accessing PANDAS helpline and support groups. During the global pandemic women have had to go to hospital appointments on their own, go through the Labour phase without their partners, mothers have not been able to receive the much valued care of extended family and friends, There has been no face to face contact with Health Visitors and no access to parent groups. This has left women feeling isolated, resulting in a significant rise in post natal depression and anxiety.

PANDAS have launched a support group in Hampshire for parents in need; offering early intervention , signposting and peer support . In March PANDAS Hampshire we will be hosting virtual support groups, such as; well-being , yoga and self care workshops... This is all free!

As a charity they are unable to facilitate face to face group workshops currently , however they are currently offering the following;
* Weekly peer support zoom calls

* Workshops focusing on well-being and self care

* Workshops with guest hosts to offer advice on sleeping patterns , weaning and play.
PANDAS Hampshire are currently fundraising to ensure that their support groups can continue running every month of the year. PLEASE follow and share the link below to help them continue their work in supporting so many vulnerable parents at this time.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kirsty-smillie-1?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20210219_
Sponsor Details
It was important that this episodes sponsor was special... So I very please to have the following sponsor on-baord!
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#FridayFemaleEmpowerment Campaign

Launching today...This new campaign features inspiring women who are passionate about empowering others. Every Friday, Gem&i will release a blog post every Friday via Gem&i website and on our social media platforms to promote the chosen individual. Gem&i want to celebrate all women; how they choose to show up. Offering a community where women can meet virtually; everybody has a story to tell that will eventually be somebody’s survival guide.
Follow Sarah to find out more and see Gem&i full range of products:
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Website: https://gemandiuk.com/ Sponsorship
The Female Creative is a startup coaching company supporting mums to take their small business ideas and turn them into action; giving Mums the confidence to pursue their business dreams. Offering 1-2-1 coaching as well as a group membership workshops, The Female Creative focusing on key topics for business growth and development; providing a blueprint for growing your business & learning from all the mistakes.
To find out more on how The Female Creative could support you & your business ideas, follow them on;
IG: @the_femalecreative
Website: https://www.thefemalecreative.co.uk/

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8 Years ago Bekki worked in the Corporate business world, but overnight her world changed. Bekki needed emergency brain surgery. Experiencing first hand what isolation and exclusion was like, Bekki dream was to set up a safe place in the community for others who were feeling the same exclusion as her. This was even more important during Covid-19.
" Lets do something outside ourselves ,something that repairs tears in your community Something to make life better for people less fortunate than you that's what I think a meaningful life is Living not for oneself ,but for ones community" -Bekki
SPARK welcome anyone who feels that they have been pushed aside or overlooked by society; perhaps because of long term illness, or redundancy, because of lack of skills, or qualifications, perhaps because of disability, or race; or whatever reason. Spark is a place to belong; a place of welcome and friendship; a place for healing and rebuilding; somewhere for people to rediscover their value and self worth and to spark themselves back into life.

SPARK have a temporary space inside Sherlock's Bar, Clarendon Road, Southsea PO5 2ED every Tuesday and Wednesday 11-2pm- Come & Visit!
Find more details about SPARK on IG- @sparkcommunityspace or FB- Sparkintolife
If you can help fundraise, bake cakes, volunteer or even have a local space that could be used long term for SPARK please get in contact with Bekki, your help is much appreciated!

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Adjusting to life with a disability can be a difficult transition. We all tend to take our health for granted—until it’s gone. Then, it’s all too easy to obsess over what we’ve lost. But while you can’t go back in time to a healthier you or wish away your limitations, you can change the way you think about and cope with your disability.
Sandie’s life was turned upside-down when she suddenly became disabled in 2019 after collapsing at work. A suspected stroke led to tests and finally a diagnosis of FND - a problem with the functioning of the nervous system.
Over the last couple of years Sandie has found joy through self acceptance. She has found her calling in promoting body confidence and empowers people with disabilities to feel confident. Recently appeared on ITV This Morning, Sandie was asked to hold a call-in to offer advice about ‘finding your body confidence’.
To find out more about Sandie & her story, follow her on IG: @the_searchforsilverlinings
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Creatful
Creatful looks to empower local people to better manage their wellbeing through sharing mindful creativity tools and techniques. Providing social groups for our communities, Creatful offer a safe space where people can attend to socialise and explore creatively.
Creatful was born after founder Nancy found herself stuck between two NHS mental health services, not meeting the requirements to be treated by either. After being left with no choice but to fund her own treatment and finding a lack of a creative outlet throughout her journey, Nancy strived to create a safe space for people just like her.
Being a social enterprise , Creatful don't make money from their workshops, the costs to attendees goes straight back into delivering more for the community.
To find out more & subscribe to their mailing list or book onto one of our events, follow them on IG:@creat_ful

The Beautiful Minds Podcast is supporting Spark Community Space - https://sparkcommunityspace.co.uk/

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The Beautiful Minds Podcast is supporting Spark Community Space - https://sparkcommunityspace.co.uk/