The Beautiful Minds Podcast

Welcome to our Christmas Special * - With some truly amazing guests!!
As well as discussing all things Christmas, this episode shares our experiences of self-acceptance, how we personally relate to the term "Fat" and how we deal with, judgement, attachment & expectation.
Flo Simpson - @florence.simpsonn
Flo is a 23 year-old plus size and body confidence advocate from Portsmouth, who goal is to help people love or at least not hate, their body; in order to help them live the happiest life the can. Flo's inspiring growth via social media started during lockdown in 2020 when she realised that trying to fit back into her jeans wasn't going to resolve her relationship breakdown & in fact, living authentically as herself was even more powerful than ever before!

The Fabulous Josh - @joshisfab
Josh lives up to their name, totally fabulous. Our local society is still behind the times when it comes to sexuality & gender identity. Diving a little deeper, Josh shares their experience with body acceptance & what that relates to when identifying as Non- Binary or Queer.
Charla Grant - @thegratefulheartsclub
Charla is the gratitude Queen! She helps people find positive pockets of gratitude, which leads to them experiencing more positive emotions, relishing good experiences & improving their mind health... because if we approach ourselves with more gratitude, acceptance & self-esteem naturally increases.
Merry Christmas to all our listeners, we appreciate you!

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From the woes of a plus size women to the incredible shocks of our reality; this podcast explores and discusses life experiences & adventure, through some very honest conversations.
#realconversation

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Lets talk about Sex...
As adults we all know that the topic of Sex is a taboo & no one really wants to talk about it, but we should because from butt plugs to bondage, the world of Sex has grown in the last 20 yrs and the younger generation are being exposed to higher expectations than ever before!
Shannon runs Enrich RSE ; a provider who is proud to deliver education that reflects good practice guidance within Sex Education. RSE should provide an opportunity for exploration, expression, reflection and the important opportunity to dispel the (all too common) myths that can make the distinct differences between healthy and unrealistic expectations around sex.
Shannon is hugely passionate about delivering tailor-made RSE packages and workshops which work with & support Young People in this invaluable subject area.
If you would like to find out more on how Enrish RSE could support you & your young person follow Shannon - https://enrich-rse.co.uk/about-shannon/ or @Enrich_rse on Instagram

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Over two in five men (43 %) admitted to regularly feeling worried or low compared to 53 per cent of women. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit in 2020 the impact on our mental health has been significant, with more and more of us recognising a change in our mindset. The Samaritans recently reported that 42% of caller have been male & men are stating that "pandemic restrictions have had a negative impact on my mental health, I need help!"
Meet John & Chase from "We Don't Do Deep" @W.D.D.D Fellow podcasters & Mental Health advocates who take up the opportunity to talk shallow when taking a break from the deep stuff.
John Stacey- @mhsupport4dads
Husband, Dad, huge SAFC fan and Mental Health advocate/counsellor. John started promoting the importance of Men speaking about their Mental Health struggles after suffering himself. John's work has been highly recognised in Lincolnshire where is lives, but now country wide with his increased offering of support to Men, offering them the opportunity to share their personal stories.
Chase Marks-@bystanderpodcast
While he is a father of 3, his professional destiny is forever entangled with the world of cinema, theatre and acting, one of Chase Marks’ talents is relating to other people. He is the voice behind Bystanders – a mental health podcast that tells the stories of partners, carers and professionals coping with empathy destress. During the pandemic, Chase started "The Dance Mental Health Guy"... check out his Tiktok account- @mindfulescapist0
MIND
Mind.org.uk provide advice & support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
"Get it off your chest" was a campaign in support of Men & their Mental Health
See attached : ttp://https://www.mind.org.uk/media/6771/get-it-off-your-chest_a4_final.pdfNeed support?

• CALM: Campaign against Living Miserably Campaign about fighting depression amongst young men. Helpline: 0800 58 58 58; open Sat. to Tues. 5.00m to midnight.
• Depression Alliance: You can call for an information pack on 0845 123 23 2 Email: [email protected]
• Aware: An organisation based in Ireland that assists and supports those suffering from depression and their families. Telephone number: 00 353 1890 303 302
• Men’s Health Forum: Charity for male health in England and Wales that tackles the issues and inequalities affecting the health and well-being of men and boys.
• Mental Health Forum: A community where members can get mutual support, and discuss mental health policy and service development issues.
• Samaritans: Samaritans is a charity based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that provides confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing. Helpline: 08457 909090 (UK) or 1850 609090 (Eire) Email: [email protected]

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For women who know they're pregnant, approx 10 to 15 in 100 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Most miscarriages happen in the first trimester before the 12th week of pregnancy, Miscarriage in the second trimester (between 13 and 19 weeks) happens in 1 to 5 in 100 pregnancies.
After getting married in 2014 Sara fell pregnant with her son & was over the moon to be carrying but always wanted 2 children. In 2020 her & husband decided it was time to start trying again; Unfortunately things didn’t go as planned. After 2 miscarriages, Sara was in a very dark place. She couldn’t face seeing anyone, didn’t go work or do very much at all. However, the one thing that kept her going was her small business, which she started pre Covid-19; https://www.saramaxcreations.com/
Having a miscarriage is hard for anyone to experience but Sara found that talking about her journey was the only way she could get through such a dark time.
Link to Tommys petition - https://www.tommys.org/
To find out more about Sara story, follow her on IG: @saramax_creations

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https://clairesfloristry.co.uk/Founded by Claire in 2015, this incredibly creative florist is a passionate, professional and experienced. With a personal touch in everything they do, Claire’s Floristry takes pride in each and every floral piece they design; from small one-off bouquets, through to designing for weddings and events. Based in Bedhampton, Hampshire- the team provide a floral service all over Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.
The team recently grew with the new addition of the flower van 🚐 - SO CUTE!
and even more excitingly, they now offering Tea & Cake; with their outdoor tables, you can stop for a drink whilst shopping for flowers!
To see some of the lovely floral creation on offer by Claire & the team, Follow IG: @clairesfloristry

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