We complete this Series by having a chat with our Wellbeing Coordinator Dan Alexander who we are bidding a fond farewell to this week. We take the opportunity to discuss the project so far, highs, lows and goodbyes.If you would like any...

In this episode we chat to Nicola Berry who is a 36 year old Mum of 2 from Carlisle who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 29. Nicola chats to us about her journey since then and the Breast Care Group which she runs for people who n...

In this episode we chat to 2 of the 5 ladies who are leading on Carlisle's new Connecting Communities partnership. Julia Clifford, Founder & Director of iCan Health & Fitness CIC and Denise Majer, CEO of The Glenmore Trust have partnere...

Drew chats to Jenna in this episode about his own Mental Health experiences which led him to set up a local football club which encourages men to take part in a bid to support mental wellbeing as well as keep fit. For more details ...

In this episode we chat to Wendy Armstrong who is a 39 year old Wife & Mam from Carlisle. Wendy is sharing a chat with us about how she has come to accept her body for what it is and realised that there are far more important things about h...

In this episode we welcome Andy Coleman who has joined us to share experiences from his own childhood to help raise awareness around ACEs as well as his ADHD diagnosis. If you would like any more information or support for you, anybody ...

In this episode we chat to 36 year old Michael Johnson from Carlisle, Cumbria who has recently been diagnosed with Adult ADHD which has helped him to better understand and manage his behaviours, relationships and life.As always if you a...

Our guest in this episode is Liam Edmondson. Liam is the founder of Carlisle based Men's Peer Support Group Offload. He chats to us about his own personal experiences and how that led to him starting Offload to be able to help other men open up...

In this episode we speak to Lisa Birdsall, who was a guest previously on Episode 11 Series 1- Bereavement by Suicide.Lisa revisits our conversation around Suicide Awareness, wanting to talk more about the risks & share her thoughts abou...

In this episode we chat to Becky Towns who is currently running a project in Cumbria called Step Forward. The project focuses on supporting those facing Severe Mental Health Experiences and helps them find volunteering or employment opportuniti...

In this episode we chat to Natasha from Carlisle who is a valued member of our iCan Health & Fitness Community. She is sharing her story about how she learnt to become comfortable in her own skin- from a shy, uncomfortable teenager to a con...

In this episode Jenna from WeCan chats to Kathryn from The Happy Mums Foundation in Carlisle about the emotions involved in the transition from Maternity Leave back into the workplace. The Happy Mums Foundation are currently working on making e...

In this episode we are joined by 2 guests- Amy Clark who is sharing her own lived experience of battling an eating disorder throughout her teenage years and Mum Lisa who contributes how that was for her as a parent.They also talk about ...

In this episode we are joined by Laura Earl who has recently set up a Community Interest Company encouraging families to get outside hiking to increase wellbeing.The Hiking Household | Family Fr...

In this episode we are joined by the inspirational Judith Moore who is sharing her experience of living with her cancer diagnosis and how she has used her experiences and voice to make things easier for others who are going through the same thi...

In this episode we are joined for the second time by local Counsellor & Yoga Teacher Martyn Blacklock who shares some of his experiences and wisdom about relationships, how to create safety within them and remain true to yourself and your n...

In this episode we are joined by Niall McNulty who joined us for a conversation about his experiences growing up Mixed Race in Carlisle. We chat about how he has made the transition from choosing to ignore his heritage as a Young Person trying ...

Pride in North Cumbria (PiNC) is a charitable organisation that provides social & support services to LGBT+ people aged between 13 & 25 years.Pam Eland is the Project Manager and came to chat to us about some of the issues faced by ...

In this episode we are joined by Deborah Earl who is the new Chief Executive at Carlisle Key. Carlisle Key is a local charity that supports young people who are aged 16-25 and homeless or at risk of being homeless.

Jamie Smithson, 32 from Carlisle, joins our host Jenna for a very raw & honest conversation about how he has adapted himself over the last couple of decades to fit into an alcohol culture and then how he chose to escape it and rediscover hi...

In this episode we chat to Lynsey Eland who has recently set up a Social Enterprise called Dandelion Coaching. The aim is to raise awareness/knowledge of peri-menopause and menopause amongst women of any age. Supporting women and their communit...

In this episode Jenna speaks to Samantha Leese who shares her experiences of living with a Fibromyalgia diagnosis and how she now aims to use her experience to provide support for others.Focus Group invitation for 6th October 2021- emai...

WeCan Wellbeing Coordinator Jenna Sutherland chats to Break Up Coach Natasha Wordsworth about breaking up with a Narcissist and learning to love yourself.

In this episode WeCan Wellbeing Coordinator Jenna Sutherland chats to Lake District Wedding photographer Joshua Wyborn. Joshua has used his own social media platform to share his experiences of depression & has chosen to also chat to us mor...

In this Episode, WeCan Wellbeing Coordinator chats to iCan Health & Fitness member Joanne. Joanne has struggled with her physical & mental health for many years and shares how motivating herself to join iCan & WeCan has been a lifel...