SOFEA SESSIONS Podcast
1) Episode 18: Music and Mental Health with Chris Alderson
In today's brand new episode, Chris Alderson (SOFEA's marketing and content assistant) has come on to share his story about how music has positively affected his mental health. Chris joined SOFEA init...Show More
2) Episode 17: Finding confidence, connection and a career - Jake's story.
In today's brand new episode we follow Jake's journey through SOFEA—starting out as a student, building confidence, forming real connections, and eventually stepping into employment. It’s a story of g...Show More
3) SOFEA SESSIONS SHORTHAND: Collaborating for Community Change with SOFEA's Alice Piggott and Didcot TRAIN's CEO Ben Drabble.
We have a brand-new SOFEA SESSIONS SHORTHAND episode out now! In this episode, we welcome Alice Piggott (SOFEA), and Ben Drabble (CEO of Didcot TRAIN Youth), who share how they have been working in pa...Show More
4) Episode 16: Changing direction - Stephen's story of struggle, survival and strength.
Trigger warning: This episode contains conversation about suicide, sexual and physical abuse, bullying, explicit language and traumatic themes. 18+ advised. November is Men's Mental Health month ('Mo...Show More
Episode 16: Changing direction - Stephen's story of struggle, survival and strength.
53:44 | Nov 29th, 2024
5) SOFEA SESSIONS SHORTHAND: How we are tackling digital inequalities one phone and laptop at a time.
Today's brand new episode is with Ben Tuppen, SOFEA's Getting Oxfordshire Online Programme Manager. Today also marks to beginning of Getting Online Week; a national campaign promoting nearly 50 events...Show More
6) SOFEA SESSIONS SHORTHAND: Tackling health inequalities through free nutritional support within the community: SOFEA's Nourish and Flourish programme
Today’s Shorthand episode explains how SOFEA’s Nourish and Flourish programme – launched in partnership with the Didcot Primary Care Network in January 2022, addresses 3 key issues… Rising childhood o...Show More
7) Episode 15: Coming Out - My Story.
To celebrate Pride Month last month, Logan (he/him) has come onto the podcast to share his story about coming out as gay. In this episode, Logan, who is on SOFEA's education programme, bravely shares ...Show More
8) Episode 14: Neurodivergence with Jamie Douglas.
Episode 14 is with the lovely Jamie Douglas from Response organisation; talking all things neurodivergence. Previously a teacher in a secondary school, Jamie was diagnosed as Autistic aged 40, and is ...Show More
9) Episode 13: It's the t'ism - with SOFEA's Autism Advocacy Group.
To celebrate Autism Acceptance week, we have a very special youth-led episode with CJ, Max and Mia who are all members of our Autism Advocacy Group. All three of these wonderful young people are at SO...Show More
10) Episode 12: "Supporting men to fight the fight of life' - The Cornermen
Trigger warning: this episode discusses men's mental health and themes around suicide. 'Because everyone needs someone in their corner’. In this month’s episode, John and Steve from @thecornermencic ...Show More