In this episode, Sarah and Sharon chat about the stories and experiences being shared in the group, about their own experiences in the workplace, major life events and traumas that they have experienced whilst continuing to work, alcohol dependency, mental health episodes and so much else.

LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED - in this episode there are specific references to the death of family members, suicide and suicidal ideation and alcohol dependency.

If these issues might trigger you in any way, then please do consider whether it is appropriate to listen.

Help and advice available from a variety of organisations including:

• NHS list of organisations who can support with mental health
• NHS Alcohol advice and support
• NHS Bereavement support and advice
• The Samaritans

In this episode of the Life After Teaching Podcast, Sarah chats with Sam Padmore, experienced mental health and wellbeing coach.

Both Sarah and Sam have experienced their own 'rock bottom' moments in terms of their mental health and they do talk around these points in this episode - there are no specific details, but it may be triggering, so listener discretion is advised.

There are lots of moments of hilarity throughout, along with some really reflective discussion about how teachers and fellow educational professionals might spot the signs of burnout or stress and how they can take steps to help themselves.

Even though this discussion was initially intended for our FB support group, the experiences and advice/discussion are relevant to anyone so if you feel that someone you know might benefit from hearing it, please share.

Sam can be found on LinkedIn Click to visit Sam's profile on LinkedIn

Sarah can be found lurking in a number of places - to find out more click on Sarah's Links

IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR MENTAL HEALTH, PLEASE SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Links to NHS and Time to Change pages below which both signpost to different organisations.

NHS Mental Health resources and organisations link

Time To Change resources and organisations link

In this week's episode, we are digging into themes around mental toughness, resilience and moving forward after setbacks.

Starting with Sharon and Sarah having a 10 minute 'chewing the fat' based on some of the experiences of group members in the last couple of weeks, Sarah then moves on to interviewing Anthony Taylor (of ThreeFifty9, author and all round lovely chap) about his own employment journey, how he has overcome challenges and gone on to be a genuinely successful business coach.

Along the way there's some absolute pearls of wisdom about how you frame your CV and how you start on a new path when you have absolutely no idea what it is that you want to do.

Thanks Anthony for being our guest - I definitely owe you a coffee when life returns to normal.

Find Anthony HERE

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Find Sharon HERE

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