Welcome to the CONNECTED COMMUNITIES podcast, brought to you by Be-inn Unity. We have launched this podcast to share the stories of people and organisations from a wide variety of communities so that we can continue to learn, grow and support each other to a place of health. Be-inn Unity is a social enterprise that exists to inspire and educate communities so that individuals are empowered to thrive. Through this series of p ...
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In this episode of the Connected Communities podcast, we speak with Sam Magee. Sam is the Lead Practitioner for Adult Services at Man On! Inverclyde, ASIST and SafeTalk Trainer. During this episode we dive deeply into Sam’s personal experiences of education, serving with the British Army and his own challenges with mental health. We also explore the role he now does in preventing suicide in the Inverclyde community, as well as what he does to support his own wellbeing and a song he wrote and recorded. Covered in this podcast: · Early life growing up in Greenock. · The loss of friends through addiction and suicide. · Sam’s experience of education, skidging and exam results. · The unseen impact of 2 teachers and feeling seen/valued. · Joining the Army or being a bad guy on TV. · Phase 1 and 2 training – Finding commonality with strangers. · Adventure training in Canada and getting lost with bears. · Deploying to Iraq for Op Telic, losing friends and reassessing life. · Detaching as a coping mechanism and how it filter into every aspect of life. · “I didn’t feel anything because I was trying to hide from everything.” · Making the last call to family on operations and not knowing if you’re going to stand up again. · Taking home the violence and disassociating from my own feelings. · A difficult transition into civvie street, mental health challenges and finding a new belonging. · Doing Christmas duties to avoid going home. “I just sat and cried all day.” · “What I needed was peace. Peace of my own thoughts.” · The impact of Gordy’s suicide and the journey to helping others with Man On Inverclyde! · The powerful initiatives that are preventing suicide and building connection in Inverclyde · The Mental Health Buffet · Closing Ritual - Kitbag · “Heaven Can Wait” · The Mindful Minute References and Support: Mental Health Websites and Contact Numbers – www.beinnunity.co.uk/support Veteran Support – www.beinnunity.co.uk/erv Man On! Podcast Man On! Inverclyde - https://manoninverclyde.co.uk Heaven Can Wait – Sam McGhee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gCzLFr5nJM
In this episode of the Connected Communities podcast, we speak with Sean Molino BCA. Sean is the Managing Director Forces Fitness Ltd and Founder of the Veterans Awards, and served with the Welsh Guards. His education programmes have reached over 45000 young people across every local authority in Wales. He also an ambassador for the Welsh Governments Big Ideas Wales programme that focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills with 16 – 25 year olds, and was invited to Buckingham Palace in 2019 to be awarded the British Citizen Award for his contributions to Health. Covered in this podcast: · Early life context, education and parental separation · Moving in with a grandparent and a safe space · Did you always want to join the army? · Joining the Welsh Guards, a home within a home · What was phase 1 and phase 2 training like? · Mental health support for veterans · Early selection for becoming an Army Physical Training Instructor (PTI) · Early promotion, Corporals Course and responsibility for other ranks · Signing off and the resettlement process · Advice for young people who might want to explore the armed forces as a career · Advice for those who are transitioning out of the army · First role outside of the army and navigating civvie street as a leisure manager, then as Lidl Training Academy and Store Manger · Launching Forces Fitness Ltd and the opportunities that young people are provided · Looking after the team and culture · Growing the company from boot camps to delivering educational programmes to over 650 schools and 45000 young people · What started the Veterans Awards and making it about celebrating everyone · Putting profit back into the veteran community through the Small Grants Scheme · Veterans’ mental health and having someone to trust · Tips that Sean does to support the mental health of his teams · The Mental Health Buffet · Closing Ritual - Kitbag · The Mindful Minute References and Support: Mental Health Websites and Contact Numbers – www.beinnunity.co.uk/support Veteran Support – www.beinnunity.co.uk/erv Forces Fitness Ltd – https://www.forcesfitness.co.uk Veterans Awards - https://veteransawards.co.uk Twitter - https://twitter.com/AwardsVeterans + https://twitter.com/ForcesFitness
In this episode of the Connected Communities podcast, we speak with Marc Cooper who is the CEO at The School of Automation. Marc has had a very interesting career journey and I regard him as my first “unofficial” mentor after leaving the forces, and continues to be a good friend with sound advice. Through this conversation we look at a range of experiences that Marc has navigated over his life including growing up In the south side of Glasgow, going from professional football to education, and now leading a tech company in Glasgow that has a global reach. Marc is a kind, compassionate and thoughtful leader who is leading his organisation with empathy, kindness and compassion. Covered in this podcast: Did you think you would become a CEO? Teenage years and family life in South Side Glasgow Early memories of junior football and coaches When football got serious at 14 and going professional Injury and leaving the game Understanding the volume that don’t “make it” First job after football, navigating redundancy and taking an opportunity Entering education and moving to become the CEO at the School of Automation What is Robotic Process Automation Connecting young people with career opportunities in tech Reflection. Looking back to go forward Being the CEO of a new start-up Mental health and how knowledge influences leadership Is it the responsibility of an employer to look after their teams mental health? Establishing boundaries and the essential ingredients for creating a space to talk Leading with intention. What is more important? The person or the business? Closing Ritual - Kitbag Thanking Marc for his presence and calmness in my chaos The Mindful Minute References and Support: Mental Health Websites and Contact Numbers – www.beinnunity.co.uk/supportVeteran Support – www.beinnunity.co.uk/ervThe School of Automation – https://www.schoolofautomation.techContact the SOA - info@schoolofautomation.techTwitter - https://twitter.com/SOA_2020
Whose responsibility is it anyway? Pupil Mental Health With Dr Christine Hadfield In this episode of the Connected Communities podcast, we speak with Dr Christine Hadfield. Christine is a lecturer in Initial Teacher Education at The University of Glasgow School of Education and a trustee of the charity Scottish Attachment in Action. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with Christine through this conversation and her insights she shares across a range of topics! Covered in this podcast: · Early context and community Adopting children Learning about attachment and development Distressing behaviours, losing it and riding the storm What is Initial Teacher Education? And are realistic about the role? Advice for getting into teaching Checking in with yourself – Feelings Are we failing teachers? Teachers are more stressed, depressed, and anxious. Solutions? GIRFEC - Do we get it right for every child? The Promise – Holding the hands of those who hold the hands of our children Are we ticking trauma boxes? Writing a programme for initial teacher education What is the risk of sharing this information in teacher training? The mental health buffet Acceptance Closing Ritual - Kitbag The Mindful Minute References and Support: Mental Health Websites and Contact Numbers – www.beinnunity.co.uk/support Veteran Support – www.beinnunity.co.uk/erv Whose Responsibility is it Anyway? - https://brill.com/view/journals/ser/54/1/article-p49_004.xml The Herald - https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/21402656.dr-christine-hadfield-create-healthy-happy-people/ IFF Kitbag - https://www.iffkitbag.com
In this first episode of the Connected Communities podcast, we are sharing why we have started the podcast. It includes a brief overview of the Social Enterprise and some back story of the host, Danny Gemmell, to help shape some of the conversations we will be having with future guests. Thank you to those that have supported us in developing this initiative and to the guests for your time and insights that will empower our listeners. Covered in this podcast: Education, adversity and teen years Joining the army Leaving the army, work and isolation Understanding ACEs, Trauma and Attachment Suicide ideation Why Be-inn Unity launched Initiatives we deliver to support communities Community and Relationship Mentor Kitbag The Mindful Minute Mental Health Websites and Contact Numbers – www.beinnunity.co.uk/supportVeteran Support – www.beinnunity.co.uk/ervDare to Venture – www.beinnunity.co.uk/dtvThe Guard - https://www.seemescotland.org/priority-groups/veterans/danny/IFF Kitbag - https://www.iffkitbag.com