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Friday Apr 12, 2024
Jordan's Space Ep 37 - Featuring Melanie Costas The Pink Haired Warrior
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
In this episode Steve & the team from The Jordan Legacy are joined by Melanie Costas - The Pink Haired Warrior.Melanie is a lived experience speaker and campaigner with a passion to make positive change and tackle the inequalities in rural areas and for those living with disabilities. She is also the founder of Rural Mental Health Matters Limited,established in 2019 to provide a more equitable, inclusive and accessible mental health service that's visible in rural communities.
She explains how her hometown of Dorset has a 46% rural population and the problems the county faces relating to isolation as well as the discrimination and lack of parity faced when it comes to accessing adequate, preventative services - issues which are reflected in other rural communities around the country.Remember to tune into Yowah Radio's live stream online 24/7.Listen on Alexa just say play Opal Radio. (its a long story)Listen to the full episode including the music chosen by Melanie.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Jordan's Space Episode 35 featuring elli Hatto.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
In 2013, Ellie's 82-year-old Dad took his own life following a period of physical and mental health decline. Since this tragic loss she has been involved in many roles and projects in suicide bereavement support and prevention - she is the founder and CEO of Beside Yourself CIC, is a trained volunteer peer support group facilitator for Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - SOBS, is the co-founder of Voices - People with Living Experience of Suicide, is a non-executive director of the Luna Foundation, is a suicide first aid trainer, and is a proud participant of the Orange Button Community Scheme.We talk with Ellie about suicide amongst older people, including the reasons why many are dying this way and why there isn't more focus on suicide in older adults. We also explore the extremely sensitive subject of Voluntary Assisted Dying, including the distinction between this and Assisted Suicide and the legal implications of helping someone you care about in either of these situations.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Jordan's Space Ep 34 : This is David Eakins' story.
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
'When I started a career in advertising 20 years ago, I never thought I'd find myself climbing the railings of a bridge to jump in front of a high speed train. But in 2018 that's what happened.'Eight months prior to his moment of crisis, David's father suffered a severe brain haemorrhage and died at the age of just 64. Still reeling from the shock of his father's passing, just 5 months later his wife experienced complications during the birth of their first child. Despite an hour without a pulse and seven days on life support, she thankfully made a full recovery. But the combined traumas, including the loss of his job, took its toll mentally on David. Depression, PTSD and suicidal thoughts led to him one day climbing the fence at a railway station intent on taking his own life.It is, however, a story of hope. He shares with us how a caring psychiatrist ultimately saved his life and how he discovered a path back to a happier place. He now runs his own consultancy business teaching employees how to cope with stress, build resilience and manage their mental health.
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Jordan's Episode 33: Steve & the team are joined by Dr.Sandy Onie
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Warning: This episode may be triggering as it deals with sensitive themes of suicide.In this deeply insightful episode of Jordan Space, hosted by Steve Phillip we delve earnestly into a highly sensitive global concern—suicide. We invite you into a riveting conversation with our esteemed guest, Dr. Sandy Onie a world-renowned mental health advocate, Sandy opens up about his vision for a world where suicide is eradicated, diving into his own experiences and drive in mental health and suicide prevention.
This episode touches on the cultural factors impacting suicide rates globally and the various laws surrounding it. We discuss the importance of cultural sensitivity when addressing such issues and also expose the concept of worldwide decriminalization of suicide.
Sandy speaks passionately about his vision and pursuit to create a world without suicides, and shares his opinion on cultural, legal, and practical aspects of suicide prevention.
The latter half of the episode illuminates the transformative power of technology in suicide prevention. We explore the effectiveness of targeted digital interventions and the high engagement rates observed in trial phases. Hear discussions about the challenges and potentialities of implementing online interventions globally and the positive effects they have had on mental health.
We also reflect on Indonesia's legislative steps in suicide prevention, as well as its collaboration with religious leaders in destigmatizing mental health. This enlightening storage of the country’s Guinness World Record in mental health is shared as a symbol of their collective efforts in mental health awareness.
Closing on a hopeful note, this episode reiterates the compelling power of societal solidarity and unity in preventing suicide, and how conversations like these are vital contributors to global change. Tune in for an episode filled with resilience and hope, with a strong belief that a world without suicides is indeed possible.
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
For The Jordan Legacy's first brand new Jordan's Space for 2024, Steve and the team talk to Mark about the mental health struggles he began experiencing in his 20's, culminating in an attempt to end his own life in 2001.But Mark's journey is about much more than his own 'Breakdown and Repair' (the title of the first of two books he has authored) - as he was recovering from his own mental health challenges, his 16-year-old daughter developed a severe eating disorder which almost ended her life.He explains how the support from family and colleagues, together with the right treatment, enabled him to recover from his mental ill-health. And how he believes that his own personal challenges gave him a clearer insight into his daughter's struggles, enabling him to better support her toward her own recovery.
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Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
In this episode, Steve Phillip and the team from The Jordan Legacy are joined by special guest Darren Barden - best-selling author, mental health advocate and ambassador for mental health app #italk.27 years ago, the lives of Darren Barden and his family changed forever when two unknown men knocked on their door. He received over 20 stab wounds in a brutal knife attack in his own home.This tragic case of mistaken identity almost ended Darren's life - 13 years after the attack he developed depression, extreme symptoms of PTSD and almost took his own life.He shares with us his road to recovery and how today he is making a difference by supporting those working in the construction industry who experience mental ill-health and suicidal thoughts.🔹Listen to all our #JordansSpace shows at https://lnkd.in/gvF_w4MQ🔹The italk app will be available from December 8th
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Despite a tragic accident at just 14-years-old that left him with severe physical and mental scars, Marc's story is one of incredible positivity, resilience, hope and determination - his strong belief that you can survive anything if you develop the inner resources to face it head on and forge a new path, whatever your physical limitations.
Marc teaches us that 'looking on the inside for one's validation, mixed with the connections of a supportive community, is a powerful combination. It can stop that downward mental spiral that can affect anyone at any point in their life.'
Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
This weeks episode of Jordan's Space features Andrew Pain.As well as regularly talking on subjects relating to men's mental health, masculinity, burnout and fatherhood, Andrew also speaks about his experience as a domestic abuse survivor.He shares with us his story of the abuse at the hands of his former wife and how he finally made the decision to leave and rebuild his life. He is now a regular speaker, as an expert by experience, talking about gaslighting, domestic abuse, parental alienation, safeguarding, gender bias and the family courts. In his spare time Andrew supports male victims of domestic abuse. He also visits schools, speaking to students and adults to help them spot the signs that they might be in an abusive relationship.🔸Andrew has recently launched his podcast, 'Men on Show,' where he interviews ordinary men with extraordinary stories, including Steve Phillip: https://lnkd.in/g9HTPtfw🔸October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.If you have been affected by domestic abuse, please visit this page of The Jordan Legacy website for support - https://lnkd.in/gDWB5TVt
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
In this episode of Jordan's Space Steve Phillip and the team from The Jordan Legacy are joined by Ellie Marie Scott In May 2017, while living & working in Cyprus, Ellie found her best friend Georgia in her hotel room. Georgia had taken her own life. Both had a love for dance & music, and had been friends since childhood.It's an incredibly tough experience losing someone you love, especially being the person finding them and realising they'd died by suicide, and also at such a young age to experience this. Ellie talks about this experience in the show, and the impact it had on her.As is usually the case, it's a 'story' of great sadness but with much to uplift us & inspire us in terms of Ellie's life after loss.Today, Ellie is the founder of The Georgia Bird Foundation, which aims to improve mental health & wellbeing through the power of music.This year, Ellie directed their choir to create a special song which was performed at the BatonOfHopeUK tour in London & Sheffield - you can hear this at the end of this week's broadcast 💙Ellie is the Living Well Collaborative Coordinator for her home town of Chesterfield and has authored a book - 'Reasons to Stay.'Remember to join the growing number of listeners to Yowah Radio's live stream.Online 24/7 - Bringing the feel-good feeling to every day.
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Friday Sep 29, 2023
Jordans Space with Steve Phillip: Charlie Harts message of hope.
Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
'𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 cis 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘦𝘶𝘳𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴.'These are the words of Charlie Hart who lost her son Iggy to suicide in April, 2019 when he was just 15 years old. Like his 3 siblings, his mum and his dad, Iggy was autistic.During this week's incredible interview with Charlie, Danielle, Paul and I chat with Charlie about her family's tragic experience and the additional trauma they experienced following an inaccurate coroner's inquest verdict of 'accidental death'.
***Care warning***This interview does contain reference to means of suicide.We'll also hear about the positive aspects of life with Iggy, who had a quirky sense of humour, and identified as 'autismic'