Join me as I read you 'The Harvest' by Bartles, a wonderful poem celebrating the lives of the farming community and recognising their contribution with gratitude.

As a young woman Livvy had challenges she found she could overcome through a change of life, educating herself and pursuing an investigation into how to live well. In this podcast we hear about her journey from the UK to a life abroad, the effects of a change of climate and culture and the importance of finding faith and seeing the strengths in community. We also learn about simplicity and how switching off social media, a lovely drink of cacao in the morning in the garden or a walk in nature helps to process what can seem overwhelming at times.

Our relationship with food is complicated and can be linked to our emotions, a vicious cycle of dieting and a critical society has a detrimental effct on our sense of self. Amanda shares her own story and how it led her to develop a course to help others. She explains how she shows people how to become aware of their own needs, the role of food as nourishment and the super power of compassion. We learn the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders. She suggests how we might become better educated around food and see it as a wonderfuel and a pleasure.

Contact her direct:

amanda@icanwellbeing.co.uk

Some suggested reading is included here:

Book

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Befriending-Your-Body-Saffi-Biasetti/dp/1611806089/ref=asc_df_1611806089?mcid=42280c906a1e32c783f2021db4d63311&th=1&psc=1&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=697270414247&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8836315828384443901&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046734&hvtargid=pla-492622899809&psc=1&hvocijid=8836315828384443901-1611806089-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

Resources

https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself/disordered-eating

UK organisations

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/

If you would like us to come to your club to host a wellness session, drop us a message on admin@icanwellbeing.co.uk

If you’re struggling or just need someone to talk to:

iCan Wellbeing Group CIO - 01228 819101 ask to speak to Lara or email on admin@icanwellbeing.co.uk

• Farming Community Network (FCN): 03000 111 999 | ⁠fcn.org.uk⁠

• RABI: 0800 188 4444 | ⁠rabi.org.uk⁠

• https://www.kooth.com/rabi

• Mind in Farming: ⁠mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/farming-and-mental-health⁠

• Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 | ⁠samaritans.org⁠