In this episode, Jilly, Jo and Stephanie chat about why Christmas can be stressful, especially as it's often linked to painful memories and emotions. We share tips on how we can leave behind ideas of a perfect Christmas and make it our own kind

Anxiety is my Superpower

Jun 24th, 2021 43m 10s

In this Podcast we talk about the skills and resilience we learn when struggling with anxiety - and how we can channel our anxious energy to make it our super power. Anxious people have to learn to face down their fears everyday - and this take

The Easing of Restrictions

May 18th, 2021 36m 39s

This month's podcast looks at life slowly returning to normal with the opening of shops and outdoor eating following another lockdown, and the anxieties that can come with this. We discuss how we will be approaching all the changes and how we c

Easter Eggs and Mental Health

Mar 24th, 2021 43m 46s

Easter Eggs and Mental Health is a podcast about celebrations and how we use special events across the year to mark the passage of time and feel more positive about the everyday. Stephanie chats with ORC tutors Vera and Sreeja about how they ha

Rambling - on foot and in words

Feb 10th, 2021 43m 6s

In this episode Stephanie talks to Roy Peach about walking and writing. Roy is going to walk 1083 miles by May to raise money for Restore - and he's doing it one step at a time in local walks around Oxford. Roy's also a writer and developed OR

Coping with January

Jan 14th, 2021 31m 48s

In this episode we look at how we can cope with January. For some this can be a really difficult time of year; January is always a long, cold month and with another lockdown now in place this just adds to the difficulty. Together we look at way

Holding on to Hope

Dec 17th, 2020 46m 2s

S03 Ep2 Holding onto Hope is a Podcast investigating what hope is and how we can build a greater sense of hope in difficult times. Head of ORC Stephanie talks to Recovery College tutors Tam, Peter and Jo, and consultant clinical psychologist K

Coping with Christmas

Dec 11th, 2020 43m 18s

Coping with Christmas is a Podcast for anyone who might struggle with any aspect of Christmas. Head of ORC Stephanie talks to Recovery College tutor Bill, Restore's CEO Lesley Dewhurst and Oxfordshire MIND's Katie about how they cope with Chri

Spirituality and Mental Health

Sep 11th, 2020 35m 37s

Our latest Podcast, and the last in the series, is on the subject of Spirituality and Mental Health, looking at Spirituality in the round from both a religious and non-religious perspective. Our guests on the podcast approach the subject from a

Running on Oxford time

Sep 3rd, 2020 35m 26s

This Podcast starts by pondering on the psychology of lateness, but turns into a Podcast about making the most out of everyday life, and introduces listeners to the joys of bullet journaling.

Train yourself happy

Aug 24th, 2020 32m 36s

Our third episode of Season 2, 'Train yourself happy', is all about exercise and mental health, and features two brand new guests on the pod. We hope you enjoy listening. If you have any specific questions about this podcast, please email: petr

Life's simple pleasures

Aug 4th, 2020 34m 32s

This week's episode looks at what some of the simple pleasures of life are, and how we incorporate the five ways to wellbeing into our every day lives. We also talk about what we mean by simple pleasures, and about the fact that sometimes we ca

Hope is the thing with feathers

Aug 1st, 2020 30m 28s

Our first episode of the ORC Podcast Series 2, 'Hope is the thing with feathers' is about how the everyday pleasure of watching birds can increase our sense of hope and wellbeing.

Hope is the thing with feathers

Jul 29th, 2020 30m 28s

Our first episode of the ORC Podcast Series 2, 'Hope is the thing with feathers' is about how the everyday pleasure of watching birds can increase our sense of hope and wellbeing.

Sleep

Apr 21st, 2020 1h 4m

The 5th Episode of the Oxfordshire Recovery College Podcast. This week we focused on sleep, this was a fascinating insight into how sleep can have such a positive and negative impact on many functions of the body and mental health. As mention

Cooking (on a budget and basics)

Apr 15th, 2020 1h 26m

Our 4th episode is slightly extended because we did a podcast from our kitchens! We looked at how to cook during the current lock down as well as cooking on a budget. Alongside of this we made a Tuna mousse! (souffle to some!) Recipe below:

Panic Attacks and Mindfulness

Apr 6th, 2020 1h 9m

This is our hat-trick (3rd) episode of the Oxfordshire Recovery College Podcast. We are joined by three co-hosts, two of whom are students of the College. In this episode we discuss how it feels to have a panic attack, including tips and techni

Living alone

Mar 27th, 2020 55m 17s

Following on from our critically acclaimed first podcast. We bring you episode 2, which focuses on those with lived experience of mental health and using this experience positively. Re-capping and adding to our 5 Ways to Wellbeing and finally l

Our first ever podcast

Mar 23rd, 2020 46m 58s

Hi all, as a way of engaging with you and new people to the college, we have decided to create our first ever podcast. During the first podcast we will cover the following: College updateThe Forensic SpokeFive Ways to Wellbeing But to

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