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The BeGlad Movement is a space to share stories of good coming out of bad and reasons to BeGlad! It was set up by Pollyanna Charnley, who was named after the book and film Pollyanna where the little girl plays the glad game. When Pollyanna was growing up, if anything ever went wrong, her mum used to tell her to play the glad game and think of all the good things that were in her life. Americans often think of Pollyanna as a name for someone who is too optimistic however she really was someone who made choices, she looked for things to be grateful for! Mindfulness is not that new really we are only just beginning to realise how much we need to look after our mental health and well being. Pollyanna is a mum of one, a listening volunteer for the Samaritans, a mentor for the Prince's Trust, a coach and lover of art and design. You can craft your own life and choose what you focus on. Shit happens but you don't have to wallow in it!
Lawrenzo Jacobs - from gun crime to business wordsmith, how I turned my life around.
In this episode I talk to Lawrenzo Jacobs who struggled after his parents divorce, with a rebellious streak as a teenager which led him to a life of crime. It was while serving his time he discovered the power of words and the affect positive affirmations could have on his mental health and actions. He did a lot of introspection and learned that he could channel his energy into more positive pursuits, listen on to hear how Lawrenzo turned things around and what he is up to now.
If you liked this podcast please do share rate and review. I’m looking for more guests so please do get in touch if you know anyone.
In this episode we talk about: -
• Divorced parents and moving with a military step father
• Incarceration - self study and self improvement
• Positive affirmations.
• The importance of words and their true meanings
• The so called free world - mental incarceration.
• Using positive thinking to overcome a broken neck.
If you liked this podcast please do share rate and review. I’m looking for more guests so please do get in touch if you know anyone.
In this episode we talk about: -
• Divorced parents and moving with a military step father
• Incarceration - self study and self improvement
• Positive affirmations.
• The importance of words and their true meanings
• The so called free world - mental incarceration.
• Using positive thinking to overcome a broken neck.
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Carrie Creed - Dealing with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome then Placenta Previa to Increta
zhlédnutí 336Před 4 lety
In this episode I talk to Carrie Creed, Carrie is based over in the states but funnily enough we were put in touch by a mutual friend who lives in Australia! Carries story is based around two very different but both very long stays in hospital, one for a major operation on her leg and the other due to an extremely complicated pregnancy. Listen on to hear how she used the power of positive think...
Diesel Donlow - Life is tough but so are you. Work on your dreams and be inspired by others.
zhlédnutí 142Před 4 lety
In this episode I am joined by Diesel Donlow the American actor and entrepreneur. Diesel reached out to me via the powers of Instagram and asked to be on the podcast which was a massive compliment for the Be Glad Movement. We talk about what it was like for him growing up in Youngstown Ohio in a single parent household, the work hard ethic that he absorbed and the importance of staying true to ...
TOM DUNNING - Coping with PTSD, psychosis, a personality disorder, anxiety and attempted suicide.
zhlédnutí 54Před 4 lety
In this episode I talk to Tom Dunning, the mental health runner and co author of the book ‘Surviving the war with myself.’ Tom was bullied relentlessly at school but thankfully had the comfort of being able to return to a warm and loving home with stable parents and two older brothers, one of which, Will, was particularly supportive of Tom. Tragically, just as Tom was starting Uni, Will died. A...
Alecia Louise Emerson-Thomas 2020 Catch Up Interview
zhlédnutí 248Před 4 lety
A life of service and sacrifice, mental health and post traumatic growth In this episode I catch up with the super talented and dedicated Alecia Emerson Thomas from Sky 1’s the Heist and co-host of the fast growing Wild Ones podcast. I first interviewed Alecia for the Be Glad Movement back in 2018 so head over to czcams.com/users/beglad to see that episode. In this episode though we catch up on...
Concert of Gratitude 2019 Shawbury St Mary's Church.
zhlédnutí 40Před 4 lety
I was absolutely thrilled when the amazing Jason Davenhill chose to include some of the stories from the BeGlad Movement into his unique and very special Harvest Festival style concert of gratitude to raise money for the three local churches. Apologies for the sound issues when the speakers are talking, the music is a joy though and look our for the 'Aintree Iron' towards the end.
Gulwali Passarlay - Child refugee now fighting for other children displaced by war.
zhlédnutí 46Před 5 lety
Gulwali grew up as a shepherd boy. When he was only 12 years old he was packed off with his older brother and told by his mother to never return as it was too unsafe for them to live in war torn Afghanistan anymore. He travelled across many countries in treacherous conditions and was barely even treated like a human let alone a child in many circumstances. His road was long and involved many ar...
Kitty Waters - My family history of depression & suicide led me to teaching, 'Do Your Dharma!'
zhlédnutí 67Před 5 lety
Kitty had a relatively normal upbringing in her opinion; totally unaware that there was a history of depression and even suicide running through her mother’s side of the family. In her 20’s Kitty got a six figure salaried job in the city which to most outsiders would seem like living the dream however Kitty very quickly ended up having a nervous, emotional breakdown. She turned to alcohol and d...
Pollyanna - The BeGlad Movement & Playing the Glad Game
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 5 lety
The BeGlad Movement is a collection of interviews and stories written and recorded by real people. I was named Pollyanna after the book and film of the same name in which the little girl plays 'the glad game.' as such when I was growing up, if ever anything went wrong in my life my mum used to say, 'now come on Polly, play the glad game,' and I would have to list off everything I was grateful f...
Simon Harmer - search for five positives for every negative, my story of being blown away.
zhlédnutí 22Před 5 lety
Simon was a medic on patrol in Afghanistan when he stepped on an IED. He lost both of his legs. Despite his injuries Simon has gone on to do lots of charity work, fundraising and speaking events. He feels it is now his duty to serve in a different way and give back having been so fortunate to receive so much help while he was recovering. My favourite part from this interview is that one of the ...
Ellie Bishop - my breakdown & diagnosis led me to become an expedition leader
zhlédnutí 64Před 5 lety
Ellie had an amazing career in textiles and design, however coming out of a meeting with a designer in Paris she had a breakdown, at first it was thought to be work induced but through therapy it transpired that Ellie’s mental health had been compromised all her life, she suffered with anxiety as a child and she lived with it all her life but wasn’t diagnosed until after the breakdown. With her...
Lucy Smith - how my daily routine makes me unstoppable despite having chronic anxiety
zhlédnutí 91Před 5 lety
Lucy suffered her first panic attack when she was at a bowls club surrounded by friends and family. There didn’t seem to be any obvious reason for it. Having grown up as a shy child she didn’t really consider the possibility of any mental health issues especially as there had been no history of it in her immediate family. After a particularly nasty panic attack in a shopping centre Lucy thankfu...
Chris Kelly - I was so low I considered shooting myself
zhlédnutí 55Před 5 lety
Chris says he had a regular childhood however his father did leave when he was only five years old and this is something that has always been at the back of his mind bothering him. In the last year of school he was wrongly diagnosed with lymph node cancer, he was very very ill in and out of hospital, on his 16th birthday his mum and step dad were told it was glandular fever. He still managed to...
JORDAN WYLIE - Reflections on responsibility, PTSD, and his ABC rule. Hunted star talks openly.
zhlédnutí 254Před 5 lety
Jordan Wylie @MrJordanWylie grew up on a council estate in Blackpool, he loved football and still does but life initially took him down a military career path. Listen to hear how Jordan became the man he is today, the struggles he overcame and the challenges he turned into opportunities. It’s an interesting story of coming out of the military, soul searching, rejoining and then using every oppo...
Dwayne Fields - how almost being shot made me re-evaluate who I was inside and what I stood for.
zhlédnutí 33Před 5 lety
Story 100 - Dwayne Fields - from blending in to survive to re discovering myself and the wilderness to really live. Dwayne moved to the UK having spent the first seven years of his life in Jamaica with his great grandmother. London was a shock to the system to say the least. There was a lot to learn and get used to, he had never seen high houses, double decker busses or supermarkets and when he...
Emma Ashcroft - My unborn baby and I had Pneumonia and Sepsis, we are now stronger than ever.
zhlédnutí 31Před 5 lety
Emma Ashcroft - My unborn baby and I had Pneumonia and Sepsis, we are now stronger than ever.
Sophia Makris - Parental depression and isolation, who should take responsibility? Me or God?
zhlédnutí 25Před 5 lety
Sophia Makris - Parental depression and isolation, who should take responsibility? Me or God?
Michelle Chambers - Motherhood, miscarriages and mental health to strength & vision boarding
zhlédnutí 72Před 5 lety
Michelle Chambers - Motherhood, miscarriages and mental health to strength & vision boarding
96 - Chelle Clarke - single mum on a mission to let women know there is light if you search for it.
zhlédnutí 11Před 5 lety
96 - Chelle Clarke - single mum on a mission to let women know there is light if you search for it.
95 - Michele Marie Liddle on becoming a mum unexpectedly, depression, self help and business.
zhlédnutí 29Před 5 lety
95 - Michele Marie Liddle on becoming a mum unexpectedly, depression, self help and business.
Jess Sands - how my darkest time led me to starting my business and passion project podcast
zhlédnutí 109Před 5 lety
Jess Sands - how my darkest time led me to starting my business and passion project podcast
Estelle Liepa - Broke her back horse riding, now a personal trainer.
zhlédnutí 59Před 5 lety
Estelle Liepa - Broke her back horse riding, now a personal trainer.
Katie Jane Silverthorne - My journey with Multiple Sclerosis, travel and business
zhlédnutí 64Před 5 lety
Katie Jane Silverthorne - My journey with Multiple Sclerosis, travel and business
Samantha Jane - Controlling my mind rather than letting my mind control me.
zhlédnutí 13Před 5 lety
Samantha Jane - Controlling my mind rather than letting my mind control me.
Carla-Jo Geraghty - meeting stressful life events with mindfulness
zhlédnutí 22Před 5 lety
Carla-Jo Geraghty - meeting stressful life events with mindfulness
Cat Williams - my darkest time led me to write a book which then took me to TV & glossy magazines.
zhlédnutí 21Před 5 lety
Cat Williams - my darkest time led me to write a book which then took me to TV & glossy magazines.
Heather Rose - being raped and bullied growing up didn't stop me. I now empower childrens minds
zhlédnutí 19Před 5 lety
Heather Rose - being raped and bullied growing up didn't stop me. I now empower childrens minds
Jessica Labesehr - How depression can be a gift, a messenger of the need to change
zhlédnutí 120Před 5 lety
Jessica Labesehr - How depression can be a gift, a messenger of the need to change
Lauren Chiren - How going through the menopause affected my career but then enhanced it.
zhlédnutí 158Před 5 lety
Lauren Chiren - How going through the menopause affected my career but then enhanced it.
Roy Newport - PTSD left me frightened of going out in the daylight but now I walk dogs daily
zhlédnutí 50Před 5 lety
Roy Newport - PTSD left me frightened of going out in the daylight but now I walk dogs daily
Not my thing but you seem to be pure of heart! good luck in your endeavors.
I just came across this video and am absolutely FLOORED...Your pregnancy stories are EXACTLY the same as mine were nearly 30-years ago. I was only JUST diagnosed "benign hypermobile syndrome. " Awaiting genetic results for final diagnosis of likely hEDS.
I was recently diagnosed with PNH, I can’t find many people with this disorder or organizations. I hope someone sees this and will send me a message, really wished I could connect with someone.
I'm Glad to find you..
Wonderful Ross. You are an inspiration to many men who don't want to look inside. And yet it is here that their true strength to face life is revealed.
Is this tommy sands daughter??
Is she from Germany?
According to a national survey by the Norwegian ME Association (2012), Lightning Process is one of the treatments that has done the most harm to patients. 50% of the participants reported that LP had made their condition worse, 25% seriously worse. 30% reported that LP had no effect on symptoms.[5]
I would love to share my story. 💕
Even this crusty old guy has learned Pollyanna's lessons well. I'm glad that I just lost my last upper tooth this morning because now I'll get started on getting dentures and I get to share all the wonderful crunchy treats that I can no longer chew with my neighbors, who have similarly left their own anonymous contributions from time to time at our mailboxes in the lobby Am I glad I met you Polly, you sure are an inspiration in these tough times. So as the young people say, I will now smash that like button and subscribe
I was shown Pollyanna at school as a child, and the glad game always stayed in my consciousness. I loved the scene with the crystals and the rainbows.
So inspiring ❤
Fantastic video! I had the pleasure of meeting lawrenzo at a law of attraction group in 2015. He is such a genuine and unstoppable man! He definitely inspired my life moving forward in a positive fashion!
Wow, a great inspiring true life story
Great to meet you Pollyanna! what an amazing idea! I am such a big GladGame fan! I wish you all the best with it and I hope people get to play the game more and more!
Helpful, fabulous message! We are so glad YOU are here. :D
Be glad! Great! Got it! 👍
Awesome! Thank you Saadon
Respect
He's awesome right?!
Nice but why video quality is not good???
I watchd your all videos, but this video is very good, other videos are good but laging so much, actually this video quality so much good,
I live with PNH as well! Thank you for uploading this video, it’s really comforting knowing there are other PNH patients staying strong with this!
Found your channel through a comment on Russell Brands uploads.. I love the ethos of your channel. ✌💟Happy because of your sad times💟✌ I think everyone can relate to a time when your life is at a very low point whatever the circumstances for being there... human strength and the unique pull the human body has to restore itself has so many positive side effects.. its a slice of your life when you are awoken rudely.. or turning a corner.. or pushed to start a new chapter.. Our bodies and minds give us feedback... social media is designed to create interference... so that we dont notice.. Im a changed person because of my sad times.. and even learning to be grateful for these times. Great channel. Subscribed. ✌😁
Thanks for sharing, it's great you talking about mental health
Thank you so much for commenting, I'm glad you enjoyed hearing Lucy's story. She is a very brave and courageous person putting good work and vibes out into the world.
Thank you for the lovely comment. It’s so important to talk about mental health and help people to realise that it is okay to feel this way 💗
Wow, what an incredible story, thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much for commenting Jennifer, yes Michelle has been through so much. I'm really glad she felt ready to share her story to help others, she is doing such great work.
Thank you so much for talking to me. It was wonderful to share my story with you. If this resonates with anyone then please do feel free to contact me. :-)
Amazing story, Well done Sharon.
Sharon is great isn't she! Thank you for commenting.
Thanks for reaching out Pollyanna and giving me the chance to tell my story. I hope it can be of use to anyone going through life's weird ups and downs :)
an incredible story from a truly remarkable human being.
He really is isn't he! If only we could bottle the essence of his amazing positive attitude and determination to not be defeated. I love that Dave is so proactive in getting the message out there about how staying positive really did help him even though he is clear that there will be dark times. He really is leading by example.
Thank you so much for allowing Owen to tell his story with your audience and for the Be Glad movement. So grateful.
Your an inspiration Alex,keep on keeping on.💕💕💕💕
I love the dog lol!😂
I'm so sorry I didn't see your comment until now!! I've been on a massive learning curve with social media this year and would still count myself as microorganism lower than novice beginer level!! I'm glad you like the dog, there are actually two playing, Brunel and Zulu, Boxers are great dogs! :-)
We are raising money for the Samaritans and Action for Happiness by collecting 100 stories before the end of 2018. If you would like to donate please do so using this link, thank you so much! mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/beglad
If you would like to donate to this project please use the following link - Thank you so much! mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/beglad
Wonderfully worthy causes, Polly! Eve used to be a Samaritan & we know what fantastic work they do.... Will ponder what I can share with pleasure.
Thanks so much Vinden! I really appreciate your support. Hopefully we can get people sharing their stories and helping each other realise we are not alone and there are plenty of things to be glad about in the world.