Recorded: 09/12/2020 Today we welcome in Nuno Albuquerque, Group Treatment Lead for the UK Addiction Treatment (UKAT) Group to talk to us about a range of addiction issues. We explore the current state of addiction treatment (including prisons) in the UK, the case for decriminalising drug use, what makes an ‘addict’ and the complexities around legalising drug use for recreational/therapeutic use. Links to Nuno are as follows: Email: nuno@ukat.co.uk W: www.ukat.co.uk T: 0808 278 9030 / 0203 131 0661 (Admissions) UKAT Centres: www.banburylodge.comwww.sanctuarylodge.comwww.primroselodge.com www.recoverylighthouse.com www.libertyhouseclinic.co.uk www.ukat.co.uk/oasis-bradford www.ukat.co.uk/oasis-runcorn www.linwoodhouse.co.uk Please join our facebook page found here https://www.facebook.com/UKAddictionTreatmentCentres/ Hear2Listen Podcast also available on: Spotify: www.tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: www.anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#39 – Icon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Recorded: 18/11/2020 The team talk with José ‘Ze’ Marcello Rodrigues, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) black belt under Sergio “Bolao” Souza. With over 20 years of training, Zé has competed in the most prestigious BJJ tournaments in the world and is affiliated with the world-famous Brazilian Top Team. Having retired from competing professionally in 2002, Zé Marcello has since dedicated his time to teaching Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Ze talks to us about his early years including starting a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club alongside the wave of popularity created by the rise of Mixed Martial Arts. We talk about developing character through difficult endeavours, the challenges around competing and why it is important for young people to learn how to defend themselves. www.iconbjj.co.uk zemarcello@mac.com iconbjj.membership@hotmail.com iconbjj@hotmail.com +44 7912642592 Facebook: iconjiujitsuteamworldwide Insta: iconbjjworld Podcast also available on: Spotify: www.tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: www.anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#38 – Talk to Seamus Recorded: 16/11/2020 Today the team talk with Dr Seamus MacAuley, an online Substance Abuse and Addiction Counsellor. Seamus talks to us about working with Adam on prison addiction treatment programmes, his own experiences with addiction and the kinds of things that might prompt someone into seeking change. We speculate on the variety of different modern addictions we face and what all of us can do to prevent our ‘addictions’ from taking hold. Seamus runs his own addiction and trauma counselling service and can be found here: www.talktoseamus.co.uk Tel: +44(0)7723548573 Email: info@talktoseamus.co.uk Podcast also available on: Spotify: www.tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: www.anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#39 – The Death of Life Recorded: 25/11/2020 People struggle every day, sometimes without ever displaying that they are troubled. Alan Z. Freuer is quoted as saying: “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” Although struggle is not exclusive to men, the rise in self-harm and suicide in all genders has become a sad fact of modern life. We approach the subject of suicide from all angles including people we have known who have taken their own lives, how we deal with our own difficult situations and share our personal experiences with ‘dark’ thoughts. We explore that factors that might lead to someone taking their own life and focus on the strategies that could be put in place to support someone out of pain. If you have been affected by any of the content of this podcast or you just want to reach out, get in contact through our website below. Podcast also available on: Spotify: www.tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: www.anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#37 – Presenting Hear2Listen Recorded: 11/11/2020 Today the team talk about group facilitation in line with our NCS School Support programme. We explore our various approaches and previous experience being in front of large groups of people while conveying information that we believe in. We explore some of the challenges inherent in managing the space and what things we can do to be as effective as possible. Later, we talk about the impact the second lockdown has had on the School Support delivery, our thoughts on the future and discuss the recent news of a possible vaccine. Podcast also available on: Spotify: www.tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: www.anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/Hear2ListenCIC https://www.facebook.com/Health2Mind

#36 – Biden Our Time Recorded: 04/11/2020 The team talk about the American election which opens up a general discussion about politics. We explore the fascination many UK residents have with American politics. What is it about the election that draws our attention? Do we have the same interest in UK politics? In the second half of the podcast we talk about the impending 2nd lockdown and how this may affect us personally. We explore our own ideas and speculate on alternatives to the current advice while suggesting solutions to staying positive during this challenging time. Podcast also available on: Spotify: www.tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: www.anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#35 – Mayor Dave Recorded: 28/10/2020 Today the team welcome in Dave Hodgson MBE, Mayor for Bedford Borough Council. Dave offers his perspective on the current climate and how organisations and members of our community are coping during these uncertain times. We explore the roles and responsibilities of being a Mayor and the challenges around cutting budgets while trying to support those that are most vulnerable in our community. Dave compares the social impact of the NCS to previous years before COVID-19, highlighting that it is very much missed in its normal format. www.bedford.gov.uk/social-care-health-and-community/public-health/coronavirus/ Podcast also available on: Spotify: www.tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: www.anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk Please visit our contact page if you have any questions for upcoming guests including Shaun from our Life Sentences episodes who is making a return in November.

#34 – (He)art Therapy Recorded: 21/10/2020 Today we welcome Emma Foxley in who provides art and creative workshops under her company Let’s Get Going. Emma shares her story about how she came up with the idea for the company in line with her passion for helping people access their creativity. We explore different types of expression, the importance of imagination and how accessing these can help us heal the relationship we have with ourselves. For anything talked about on the podcast please email Emma on info@letsgetgoingcic.com Emma’s website may be under maintenance but feel free to visit: www.letsgetgoingcic.com Let's Go Rahh Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LetsGoRahh Let's Get Going Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/EmmaFoxley.2020 Podcast also available on: Spotify: www.tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: www.anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#33 – Protective Behaviours Recorded: 21/10/2020 Today we welcome Sally-Ann Hart in to talk to us about Protective Behaviours, a safety awareness and resilience building programme which helps children and adults to recognise any situation where they feel worried or unsafe, such as feeling stressed, bullied or threatened; and explores practical ways to keep safe. We focus on the language we use in day-to-day life and how this can be modified, in the spirit of maintaining healthy relationships with ourselves and others. We also explore how the language we use, however well-intentioned, can have a dramatic and long-lasting negative effect on people. Sally-Ann shares tips on how we can be more empathic to others based on the language they use and how we can change our own language to boost our self-esteem. Sally-Ann here; website www.sallyannhart.co.uk training website: www.protectivebehaviourstraining.co.uk and the PB Community website: www.protectivebehaviours.org Podcast also available on: Spotify: www.tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: www.anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

OFF THE CUFF for the simple reason it is what it is. Talk about a random one! this is what happens when we get a spare hour at work. Random chat from #ElonMusk to epoxy resin craftsmanship, we also speak about the current #ChipAndStormzy beef and so much more randomness on this very much spontaneous off the cuff episode with some of the Hear2Listen Team. Podcast also available on: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: https://anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#31 – Life Sentences pt2 Recorded: 26/09/2020 In part 2, Shaun talks to us about life after prison, finding work and accommodation and what his plans are for the future. Shaun talks about how he now chooses to lead an uncomplicated life, seeks peace wherever he can and how he now values just being part of life. Podcast also available on: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: https://anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#30 – Life Sentences pt1 Recorded: 26/09/2020 In a special episode of the Hear2Listen podcast, we welcome in Shaun, who spent a large part of his life in prison due to an alcohol-related offence. He talks to us about his addiction to alcohol, his route into sobriety and how his life has changed since becoming sober. We explore the factors around offending behaviour, how accepting you have a problem can be your path to happiness and how helping others can have a powerful influence on your self-esteem. If you have been affected by the podcast and would like to know more, please visit our website for contact details. RAPt is now known as The Forward Trust and can be found here: www.forwardtrust.org.uk Podcast also available on: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: https://anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#29 – The Be All and Endo #endometriosis #end2endo Recorded: 07/10/2020 Today Sarah joins us to offer her experience of Endometriosis, a long-term condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. Sarah walks us through the early signs, her fight to be officially diagnosed and what steps have been taken to treat the condition recently and going forward. We open up the discussion to include diet, pain management, support networks and what the future holds for educating children about endometriosis and menstruation as a whole. www.endometriosis-uk.org Podcast also available on: Spotify: www.tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: www.tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: www.anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#28 – Social Mediation #socialdilemma #netflix Recorded: 30/09/2020 Social media. We all use it. But is it really using us? How do we reconcile the usefulness with what we sacrifice? Using the recent docudrama The Social Dilemma as a starting point we discuss the people (or AI!) behind social media and other digital platforms. We explore how we are being manipulated to engage, what this might mean to our mental health and how our screen time can prevent us from being productive. The Social Dilemma: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81254224 Podcast also available on: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: https://anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#27 – Meg’s Glitter box Recorded: 30/09/2020 Today we welcome Megan from Meg’s Glitterbox, a beauty treatment business that Megan started two years ago. Megan talks to us about how she came up with the idea, how her past shaped her future and how the recent pandemic has affected her business. Podcast also available on: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: https://anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#22 – Screen Queens Recorded: 14/09/2020 In this ‘takeover’ episode by the screen queens themselves; Steph, Sam and Emily discuss all things Netflix. Beware there are some spoilers throughout but also loads of detail about some brilliant series and movies they have watched recently. Add your comments about anything you have watched too in the comments below. Please like, share and subscribe. Podcast also available on: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: https://anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#26 – Go with the Flow #periods #endperiodpoverty Recorded: 17/09/2020 Once again the girls have taken over the studio and we’re talking all things Periods. Yes that’s right! We’re talking about Vaginas, periods, puberty, binge eating and coping with the craziness that are hormones every single month. Join the conversation, lets turn period taboo into period power, share like and comment below. Podcast also available on: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: https://anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk

#25 – Nonno Joe’s Recorded: 23/09/2020 How are businesses getting on with the current restrictions placed on all of us due to COVID-19? Today we spoke to Joe Tutt, owner of Nonno Joe’s Italian restaurant in Biggleswade. He talks to us about how it all began and how he’s steered the business through various challenges since it was launched in 2014. www.nonno-joes.com https://www.facebook.com/nonnojoes/ https://instagram.com/nonnojoes?igshid=ury2nidej2ic Podcast also available on: Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxk7rsqs Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y2xedb4s Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yxb6srbl For other podcast platforms please visit Anchor on: https://anchor.fm/hear2listencic Visit Hear2Listen on: www.hear2listen.org.uk