• Ep.13 What is normal anyway?
    Aug 4 2021

    Welcome back to the Podcast.

    In this episode, I talk about my morning reflection taking me back to when I was with Combat Stress and I made the statement "I want to be normal"

    Thanks all for listening.

    If you would like to share your story either by this podcast or blog, please get in touch.

    Richie

    Don't forget to check out the new website and join the free member's area.
    www.richieploddingon.com

    UK Mental Health Services Available

    Mental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.uk

    NHS Website (Local Mental Health Line Search)
    https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

    The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123

    The mental health charity Mind Infoline - 0300 123 3393

    If you’re currently serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces,
     you can call Combat Stress’ 24-hour mental health helpline

    Veterans and their families can call 0800 138 1619.

    Serving personnel and their families can call 0800 323 4444.

    My contact details:

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Website/Blog- www.richieploddingon.com 

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/
    Twitter - twitter.com/RichPloddingO including brain training. Blog- https://richieploddingoncom.wordpress.com/

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Blog- https://richieploddingoncom.wordpress.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/

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    11 mins
  • Ep.12 Jackson, the loss of my 17-month-old nephew
    Jul 29 2021

    Welcome back to the Podcast.

    In this episode, I talk about the loss of Jackson, my 17-month-old nephew who was tragically killed in a hotel car park. I try to give a perspective of the incident and the aftermath from my own lens.

    Thanks all for listening.

    If you would like to share your story either by this podcast or blog, please get in touch.

    Richie

    Don't forget to check out the new website and join the free member's area.
    www.richieploddingon.com

    UK Mental Health Services Available

    Mental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.uk

    NHS Website (Local Mental Health Line Search)
    https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

    The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123

    The mental health charity Mind Infoline - 0300 123 3393

    If you’re currently serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces,
     you can call Combat Stress’ 24-hour mental health helpline

    Veterans and their families can call 0800 138 1619.

    Serving personnel and their families can call 0800 323 4444.

    My contact details:

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Website/Blog- www.richieploddingon.com 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/
    Twitter - twitter.com/RichPloddingO including brain training. 

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Blog- https://richieploddingoncom.wordpress.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Blog- https://richieploddingoncom.wordpress.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/

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    33 mins
  • Ep.11 Memory, concentration and brain training.
    Jul 20 2021

    Welcome back to the podcast.

    In this episode, I talk about memory and concentration, breaking down each memory type and how you can improve your memory including brain training.


    Thanks all for listening

    Richie

    Don't forget to check out the new website and join the free member's area.
    www.richieploddingon.com

    UK Mental Health Services Available

    Mental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.uk

    NHS Website (Local Mental Health Line Search)
    https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

    The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123

    The mental health charity Mind Infoline - 0300 123 3393

    If you’re currently serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces,
     you can call Combat Stress’ 24-hour mental health helpline

    Veterans and their families can call 0800 138 1619.

    Serving personnel and their families can call 0800 323 4444.

    My contact details:

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Website/Blog- www.richieploddingon.com 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/
    Twitter - twitter.com/RichPloddingO including brain training. 

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Blog- https://richieploddingoncom.wordpress.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/

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    25 mins
  • Ep.10 - Hope, my favourite poem
    Jul 15 2021

    Welcome back to the Podcast!

    What's your favourite Poem?

    Mine is a poem called "Hope" by Emily Dickinson

    All though this is a short podcast, I wanted to share this poem with you. I'm my go-to poem for inspiration and encouragement. Hopefully, it will do the same for you!

    The Poem was read from a book called "The Emergency Poet" by Deborah Alma and is an Anti-Stress Poetry Anthology.
    ISBN 978-1-78243-405-4

    Thanks all for listening

    Richie

    Don't forget to check out the new website and join the free member's area.
    www.richieploddingon.com

    UK Mental Health Services Available

    Mental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.uk

    NHS Website (Local Mental Health Line Search)
    https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

    The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123

    The mental health charity Mind Infoline - 0300 123 3393

    If you’re currently serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces,
     you can call Combat Stress’ 24-hour mental health helpline

    Veterans and their families can call 0800 138 1619.

    Serving personnel and their families can call 0800 323 4444.

    My contact details:

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Website/Blog- www.richieploddingon.com 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/
    Twitter - twitter.com/RichPloddingOn

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Blog- https://richieploddingoncom.wordpress.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/

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    5 mins
  • Ep.9 Broken Sink, Burst Water Pipe, Updates and Racism
    Jul 14 2021

    Welcome back,

    In this podcast, I discuss the broken sink, burst pipe and the stress it brought me. Furthermore, I give further explanation to the podcast, website and conversation I had with my member of parliament where we discussed mental health.

    Oh, I also have a rant about the disgusting and despicable racist behaviour during the Euro 2020 competition. 

    Thanks all for listening

    Richie

    Don't forget to check out the new website and join the free member's area.
    www.richieploddingon.com

    UK Mental Health Services Available

    Mental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.uk

    NHS Website (Local Mental Health Line Search)
    https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

    The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123

    The mental health charity Mind Infoline - 0300 123 3393

    If you’re currently serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces,
     you can call Combat Stress’ 24-hour mental health helpline

    Veterans and their families can call 0800 138 1619.

    Serving personnel and their families can call 0800 323 4444.

    My contact details:

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Website/Blog- www.richieploddingon.com 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/
    Twitter - twitter.com/RichPloddingOn

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Blog- https://richieploddingoncom.wordpress.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/

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    19 mins
  • Ep8. New Website & Update
    Jul 2 2021

    In this podcast, I discuss the new website www.richieploddingon.com and one of the new features I've created, the "Plodding on " Community. 

    This is a forum that anybody can join for free and discuss mental health, share, inspire and encourage others through various topics such as;

    • Mental Health News
    • Coping Mechanisms
    • Poetry & the written word
    • Recommendations
    • Wellbeing

    I also give a quick update of what's up and coming and future plans.

    Thanks all for listening

    Richie 

    UK Mental Health Services Available

    Mental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.uk

    NHS Website (Local Mental Health Line Search)
    https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

    The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123

    The mental health charity Mind Infoline - 0300 123 3393

    If you’re currently serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces,
     you can call Combat Stress’ 24-hour mental health helpline

    Veterans and their families can call 0800 138 1619.

    Serving personnel and their families can call 0800 323 4444.

    My contact details:

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Website/Blog- www.richieploddingon.com 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/
    Twitter - twitter.com/RichPloddingOn

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Blog- https://richieploddingoncom.wordpress.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/

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    9 mins
  • Ep7. Mental Health Statistics
    Jun 21 2021

    In this episode, I discuss the UK mental health statistics and the shocking rising trend.

    UK Mental Health Services Available

    Mental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.uk

    NHS Website (Local Mental Health Line Search)
    https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

    The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123

    The mental health charity Mind Infoline - 0300 123 3393

    If you’re currently serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces,
     you can call Combat Stress’ 24-hour mental health helpline

    Veterans and their families can call 0800 138 1619.

    Serving personnel and their families can call 0800 323 4444.

    My contact details:

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Website/Blog- www.richieploddingon.com 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/
    Twitter - twitter.com/RichPloddingOn

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Blog- https://richieploddingoncom.wordpress.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Blog- https://richieploddingoncom.wordpress.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/

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    16 mins
  • Ep6. UK Police role in dealing with individuals who suffer from mental health issues.
    Jun 8 2021

    In this episode, I discuss the ongoing topic of the UK Police role in dealing with individuals who suffer from mental health issues and how the lack of mental health support for those individuals is placing strain upon the Police force resource.

    UK Mental Health Services Available

    Mental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.uk

    NHS Website (Local Mental Health Line Search)
    https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

    The Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123

    The mental health charity Mind Infoline - 0300 123 3393

    If you’re currently serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces,
     you can call Combat Stress’ 24-hour mental health helpline

    Veterans and their families can call 0800 138 1619.

    Serving personnel and their families can call 0800 323 4444.

    My contact details:

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Website/Blog- www.richieploddingon.com 

    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/
    Twitter - twitter.com/RichPloddingOn

    Email - road.dirt.track@gmail.com
    Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7duX0fEIVXWXytaFpEXkQ
    Blog- https://richieploddingoncom.wordpress.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richiegraham_ploddingon/

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    14 mins