Conversation with Angie & Mike

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Conversation with Angie & Mike is a Podcast & Vlog with interesting people from all walks of life. We discuss everything and anything, usually touching on Mental Health as both Mike & Angie are Trustees of Somewhere House Somerset, a mental health counselling charity based in Somerset, England.

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July 15, 202649 min

Why AI in Mental Health Is Not the Threat You Think—And How It's Supporting Recovery

The conversation covers the role of Spark in supporting the voluntary sector, challenges in statutory and voluntary services, the impact of funding and service accessibility, comparison of statutory and voluntary services, barriers to accessing support services, challenges in voicing concerns and seeking help, and stigma and barriers in mental health support. The conversation delves into the challenges of group therapy, the limitations of statutory services, the role of AI in mental health support, the value of therapy and AI as tools, and the panelists' career aspirations and reflections. Takeaways Role of Spark in supporting the voluntary sector Challenges in accessing and providing mental health support Group therapy challenges and considerations The role of AI as a valuable mental health support tool Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Organizational Overview 07:33 Impact of Funding and Service Accessibility 15:02 Barriers to Accessing Support Services 24:43 Stigma and Barriers in Mental Health Support 30:09 Group Therapy and Personal Growth 37:18 AI in Mental Health Support 43:19 Therapy and AI: A Valuable Tool

July 1, 202657 min

What Running a Business Taught Me About Managing Stress and Balancing Life

The conversation covers the challenges of starting a business at a young age, including overcoming debt and dissatisfaction with previous jobs, as well as the obstacles in obtaining business funding. It also explores the impact of business demands on personal life, strategies for managing work-life balance, and the importance of setting personal goals and boundaries. Additionally, it delves into the impact of customer reviews on business reputation, handling negative feedback and criticism, and the role of constructive criticism in business improvement. The conversation covers topics related to efficient business scaling, effective marketing strategies, brand creation, predictability, marketing efforts, commercial clients, local business support, personal goals, admin management, bookkeeping, accountant relationship, fuel costs, social media marketing, and personal interests in relation to business presence. Takeaways Challenges of starting a business at a young age Obstacles in obtaining business funding Efficient business scaling Effective marketing strategies Chapters 00:00 Starting a Business at a Young Age 06:06 Balancing Work and Personal Life 21:23 Dealing with Business Reviews and Criticism 29:03 Business Area Management and Scaling 35:09 Marketing and Business Growth 41:30 Personal Goals and Business Growth 50:02 Fuel Costs and Marketing Strategies 55:28 Personal Interests and Business Presence

May 15, 202435 min

Challenges of Navigating Body Dysmorphia and Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle with Sarah

Summary Sarah discusses her journey with eating disorders, specifically bulimia, and her path to recovery. She shares her experiences with food addiction, body dysmorphia, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Sarah emphasizes the importance of self-care, self-love, and finding balance in her journey. She also highlights the societal pressures and judgments surrounding body image and the need for understanding and support for those struggling with eating disorders. Sarah concludes by expressing her gratitude for her transformation and her focus on living a simple and content life. Keywords eating disorders, bulimia, recovery, food addiction, body dysmorphia, self-care, self-love, balance, societal pressures, body image

August 23, 2022Episode 341 min

Episode #3 Kirsty Bragg

Mike & Angie talk to Kirsty Bragg about her life, experiences and understanding of mental health and her successful hair dressing business. We also chat about the fire in her own home and her love of Horses.

August 30, 2022Episode 433 min

Episode #4 - Mandy Ellis

In Episode #4 Mike & Angie talk to fellow Charity Trustee Mandy Ellis about her life, her struggles with schooling and learning to read and write, her later in life diagnosis of dyslexia along with her passion and support for volunteering with the Somewhere House Somerset Charity. Mandy also talks about her desire to give back to the community and the importance of this.

August 16, 2023Episode 259 min

Philippa McQueen - Life Stories

Philippa McQueen joins Angie & Mike to talk about her life and exploring retirement.

September 27, 2022Episode 845 min

Episode #8 Conversation with Will Human

Mike & Angie talk to Will Human about life, finances, investments, savings, mental health and his plans for the next 12 months. Conversation with Angie & Mike is a Podcast & Vlog with interesting people from all walks of life. We discuss everything and anything, usually touching on Mental Health as both Mike & Angie are Trustees of Somewhere House Somerset, a mental health counselling charity based in Somerset, England. #mentalhealth #conversation #podcast #counselling #finance #support #investment #financialplanning #community #somersetcounty #somersetuk

September 13, 2022Episode 649 min

Episode #6 Conversation with Dot Mill

In this weeks Episode our guest, Dot, talks about living in Dubai with her young family during the COVID Pandemic and lockdowns. We also talk about road rage and her plans for the coming 12 months. Conversation with Angie & Mike is a Podcast & Vlog with interesting people from all walks of life. We discuss everything and anything, usually touching on Mental Health as both Mike & Angie are Trustees of Somewhere House Somerset, a mental health counselling charity based in Somerset, England. #mentalhealth #conversation #charity #vlog #podcast #community #somersetcounty #somersetuk

May 23, 2023Episode 3259 min

Mental Health, Community & being in Public Office - Lesley Millard Mayor of Burnham & Highbridge

Angie and Mike are joined by Cllr Lesley Millard, Chair and Mayor of Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council in Somerset. Lesley has been Mayor for almost a year and was our very first Podcast guest. We talk about all over Lesley's achievements over the year, along with her fantastic support of our Charity. We also discuss life after covid, working in public office, volunteering and communities. Conversation with Angie & Mike is a Podcast & Vlog with interesting people from all walks of life. We discuss everything and anything, usually touching on Mental Health as both Mike & Angie are Trustees of Somewhere House Somerset, a mental health counselling charity based in Somerset, England.

January 10, 2023Episode 2245 min

Ep 22 Dan Milford - from Professional Footballer to Classroom to School Principal

From professional Football to becoming a PE teacher, to becoming Principal of King Alfreds School, we talk to Dan Milford about his life and experiences, his goals for the future Mr Milford has been Vice Principal at TKASA for three years, and was previously Assistant Principal at Worle Community School Academy, with some 25 years leadership and teaching experience. His appointment comes at a time when TKASA is soaring in a wide range of different areas - four years after becoming part of The Priory Learning Trust (TPLT). And its high-performing school-based sixth form has become one of the best in Britain. Mr Milford was a former professional and semi-professional footballer before taking the route into teaching, and he ended his playing career with Bridgwater Town. In this Podcast he talks about becoming Head Teacher, the love of teaching and making a difference to students, the families and local community, his plans for the year as well as talking about his life story

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