Green Cross Thriving

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about all things,  neurodivergent in the workplace, in the home and in society.This month we are delighted to welcome Chezzy Kennedy, Chezzy has a BA honours in special educational needs. And over 12 years of experience working with autistic individuals in their homes, specialist and in mainstream schools and communities.She uses a variety of interventions to help her get the best results based on each individual's needs. Everything she does is people-centred. Chezzy has been invited to share her ideas on the TEDx stage and delivered face-to-face and online training. A massive advocate for positive wellbeing has completed various training in the field, including meditation, mindfulness and story massage. She's been featured regularly on BBC three counties, radio giving expert advice on how to manage your personal wellbeing. This Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using the links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.com https://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltd https://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRN https://twitter.com/rossabbott_ross Simon Nichols: http://itstime2thrive.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/  https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive  https://twitter.com/simonbirding Produced by Chezzy Kennedy (Expert guest)https://www.linkedin.com/in/chezzykennedy 

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, they are sitting down and talking about working from home, how the home workspace can impact us and how we can get it to work for us and our needs. Some of the questions Ross and Simon tackled: Why is it important to consider our home working environment?What does working from home look like?How can we thrive at home, what helps / barriers?How does a return to work feel for us?Reflect on change, why is it important?During this episode, Ross and Simon made reference to the following websites:https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/https://www.studentminds.org.uk/https://www.bipolaruk.org/This Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about reframing ChristmasBecause we didn't have any guests this month, we asked our respective social media gurus to seek some key questions from our wonderful followers about our Thoughts and feelings, especially when it comes to the festive season and the dawning of a new year.We tackled loneliness, parties and how we can mentally prepare ourselves for the Holiday season ahead. Our awareness (and good causes) days were  DECEMBEARD 2022 - https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/fundraise/decembeard/ and Christmas Jumper Day - https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day/about  This Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Global and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using the links below. Ross Abbott: https://greencrossglobal.co.ukhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltd https://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRN https://twitter.com/rossabbott_ross Simon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirding Produced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about Mens Health This month we are delighted to welcome Paul from Man health Check out his great work here:https://www.manhealth.org.uk/workplace-training/manbassador-programme/paul@manhealth.org.ukANDEmily Pearson, check out her amazing work here: https://www.ourmindswork.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MAN-14pp-Leaflet-FA-1.pdfemily.pearson@ourmindswork.comThis Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Global and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://greencrossglobal.co.ukhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about Financial WellbeingThis month we welcome two guests, Rachel Toesland and Ellice Whyte.Please follow the links to connect with them both.Rachel Toseland and Ellice Whyte click their names to connect on LinkedInUseful links to support money managementStep ChangeDebt lineMoney helperMoney saving expertThis Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Global and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://greencrossglobal.co.ukhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about Mental health and strategies to aid conversations around suicide.CONTENT WARNING This episode discusses drug use and suicide.This month we are delighted to welcome Steve Carr founder of Mind Canyon.You can contact Steve here: https://mindcanyon.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-m-carrThis Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Global and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using the links below. Ross Abbott: https://greencrossglobal.co.ukhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about the summer and how changes in weather, and our usual routines can cause mental health triggers, as well as talking tips to overcome this.This Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Global and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://greencrossglobal.co.ukhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about Rethinking and Reframing our thoughts.This month we are delighted to welcome Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, Jenny Mills.Contact Jenny :https://www.recognition-hypnotherapy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-mills-9a4038223This Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about all about men's health.This Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Global and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using the links below. Check out Andys Man Club https://andysmanclub.co.ukRoss Abbott: https://greencrossglobal.co.ukhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about healthy workplaces and sustainability.This month we are delighted to welcome Matthew HoddinottConnect with Matthew:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hoddinott-927a6613/https://www.olyiltd.comThis Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using the links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about how to cope in a changing world. This month sadly our guest couldn’t make it so in this episode the limelight is on Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols. This Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using the links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about all things, food and drink related, not cheese and wine, but more along the lines of how, what and when we eat and how that can impact our mental health.This month we are delighted to welcome Andy Cross,  Andy is a personal trainer and a metabolic nutrition consultant in high demand. With over 20 years of experience. He loves to train people, not only to reach their goals, but coach them to live healthy lifestyles through metabolic training and diet for maximum and lasting results.This Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Andy Cross: https://www.crosspt.co.uk/your-trainer https://www.facebook.com/groups/2618132051778308  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCiNIUkb5nJt8koTkK7Jmig  Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.com https://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltd  https://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRN   https://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, we are sitting down and talking about all things Stress risk assessments in the workplace. Good to be back, a new season, but with exciting twists, we have guests!!!! This month we are delighted to welcome Ellice Whyte.Ellice is an accredited business psychologist with a master’s degree in Psychology and further training in counselling and education. Ellice is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society, a Principal Practitioner of the Association of Business Psychologists, and is completing a doctorate investigating how to improve staff confidence supporting mental health and how that impacts business outcomes.This Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, they are sitting down and talking about our Wellbeing First Aid Kit and having a look back over the past episodes.Some of the questions Ross and Simon tackled: What should go in a Wellbeing First Aid KitWhen to use a Wellbeing First Aid KitHow to be preventative.What should go in room 101During this episode, Ross and Simon made reference to the following websites:https://www.worldaidsday.orghttps://www.thegoodgrieftrust.orgThis Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, they are sitting down and talking about winter wellbeingSome of the questions Ross and Simon tackled: Why does winter impact me the way it doesHow do I plan for ChristmasDuring this episode, Ross and Simon made reference to the following websites:https://www.nationaldebtline.orghttps://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbankhttps://mentalhealth-uk.org  - Stress awareness dayhttps://uk.movember.com - Movember This Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode they are sitting down and talking about Frame of referenceSome of the questions Ross and Simon tackled: What is mental healthWhat is a frame of referenceWhat is the difference between physical & mental healthDuring this episode, Ross and Simon made reference to the following websites:https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/world-mental-health-dayhttps://www.rethink.org/get-involved/awareness-days-and-events/ocd-awareness-weekThis Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode they are sitting down and talking about suicide awarenessSome of the questions Ross and Simon tackled: Suicide supportMyths surrounding suicideSafeguarding yourselfSeeking to understand Resources for signposting:https://bit.ly/3uoOIaHDuring this episode, Ross and Simon made reference to the following websites:https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/world-suicide-prevention-dayhttps://www.organdonation.nhs.ukhttps://www.holidayscalendar.com/event/world-beard-dayhttp://www.talklikeapirate.comThis Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, they are sitting down and talking about their thoughtsSome of the questions Ross and Simon tackled: How impactful can our thoughts actually beCan positivity be negative How do we change negative thinkingDuring this episode, Ross and Simon made reference to the following websites:http://www.un.org/en/events/youthday - Youth dayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendship_Day  - Friendship day, this date was in July this year but we all need friends all year round. https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/relaxation-day - Relaxation dayhttps://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/rollercoaster-day - Roller coaster dayThis Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode, they are sitting down and talking about the importance of listeningSome of the questions Ross and Simon tackled: How important listening isHow to listenWhat benefit does active listening, empathy and sympathy haveShould we advise or signpostWhat is the impact of Bad listeningDuring this episode, Ross and Simon made reference to the following websiteshttps://youtu.be/yjUEH2vkzPM - Brene Brown Listeninghttps://www.samaritans.org - Samaritans Call 116123https://gladtocare.com - #GladtoCarehttps://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/wine-and-cheese-day - Cheese & Winehttps://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/joke-day - #JokeDayThis Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy

Ross Abbott and Simon Nichols - 2 men,1.5 beards with 1 goal to raise mental health awareness with 0 stigma.In this episode they are sitting down and talking about stigma and discriminationSome of the questions Ross and Simon tackled: What actually. Is stigma and discrimination. What is the impact of negative stigma and discriminatory language How can we help a person who is struggling with their mental healthWhy is it not ok for men to cryDuring this episode, Ross and Simon made reference to the following websites: https://volunteersweek.org - Volunteer opportunitieshttps://www.samaritans.org/support-us/volunteer - Samaritanshttps://giveusashout.org/volunteer-shout - Shouthttps://www.bhf.org.uk - British Heart Foundationhttps://www.beerdaybritain.co.uk - Beer day https://www.grandappeal.org.uk/events/wallace-gromits-wrong-trousers-day  Wrong Trousers day. This year it actually falls in July but last year it was in June so it still counts :)  This Podcast is a collaboration between Ross Abbott from Green Cross Training and Simon Nichols from Thrive. You can contact them both using their links below. Ross Abbott: https://www.greencrosstraining.comhttps://uk.linkedin.com/company/green-cross-training-ltdhttps://twitter.com/GreenCrossTRNhttps://twitter.com/rossabbott_rossSimon Nichols:http://itstime2thrive.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/itstime2thrive/ https://twitter.com/itstime2_thrive https://twitter.com/simonbirdingProduced by Chezzy Kennedy