S1 Ep65: A Happy New Year Special!
2023 is upon us so let's chat all things happiness and wellbeing, with your latest episode of the Happy Hour! And we start with a nice book recommendation, that is available for free through the RNIB Library, as Lucille takes reviews Richard Osman's 'The Bullet That Missed'. Paulina is joined by life coach Charlie Kramer, who shares how living with RP has inspired him to become a life coach f...
40m Dec 30, 2022
40m
S1 Ep64: Festive Special 2022
Let the festivities begin! And on the Happy Hour this week, we're here to make sure to not just chat all things happiness but also to share some ways you can look after your wellbeing over the holidays! And we start with Matthew Eaves, RNIB's Counselling & Online Development Team Leader, who shares his tips for managing feelings of loneliness this festive period. Amelia finds out about My Si...
29m Dec 23, 2022
29m
S1 Ep63: Jill Allen King OBE, Paws In The Park, & Thrilling Series Review
Time for your latest Happy Hour! As always, Paulina is here to chat different ways we can look after our wellbeing and keep happy. And this week Amelia Hilton hears about Paws in the Park and how this unique meet up is not just great for your wellbeing, but also your guide dog's. Paulina speaks with Jill Allen King OBE about her recent Lifetime Achievement Award, campaigning for over 50 year...
36m Dec 16, 2022
36m
S1 Ep62: Avoiding Burnout, Canoeing The Themes, & Final Sensory Odyssey Exercise!
Time for your weekly dose of all things happiness and wellbeing. And this week mental health first aid instructor Chris Simpson joins us to share his tips for managing burnout as we enter the busiest time of the year. And for a touch of physical wellbeing, our Toby Davey hears from Richard Simpson about his challenge of canoeing across the Themes in support of RNIB. And finally, with our fin...
31m Dec 09, 2022
31m
S1 Ep61: Cane and Able Fitness, 'Kalmfullness Week', & Befriending Service
Time for your weekly dose of all things happiness and wellbeing. And this week Evan Schwerbrock tells us about his fitness blog Cane and Able, which is all about offering fitness resources to get blind and partially sighted people moving and comfortable in the gym. Paulina hears from licensed psychiatrist Charlotte Armitage about how we can get some peace in our lives during these turbulent t...
34m Dec 02, 2022
34m
S1 Ep60: Little Moments of Joy With Emma Kenny, Golf & Curling, & Giving Back To Others
Happy Hour is here with your weekly dose of all things happiness and wellbeing. And this week TV Psychologist Emma Kenny has some advice for us, student Aliza Rehman talks need of representation, and some sport chat. Plus, more great music and Paulina digs up a little wellbeing tip off the internet! But first, Emma Kenny joins us to chat about the latest research from Sainsbury's that shows l...
39m Nov 25, 2022
39m
S1 Ep59: Sensory Tennis, Paths For All, & Are You SAD?
Time for your weekly dose of happiness and wellbeing! Yes, the Happy Hour is here and this week we're going to be learning about a mood disorder that could be affecting your wellbeing, sharing some happiness facts, and exploring some ways to get moving! First, Hywel Davies hears how VI people can take to the court and give tennis a go thanks to Sense Charity's new Sensory Tennis sessions. Pa...
38m Nov 18, 2022
38m
S1 Ep58: Love Of Piano, Keep Fit Classes, & November Sensory Odyssey
The Happy Hour is here with all things wellbeing and happiness! This week: Paulina speaks with blind pianist Rachel Starritt about performing at the upcoming True Colors Festival The Concert 2022. The event will take place in Japan later this month, bringing together artists from all around the world in a representation of all abilities, genders, sex, race and nationality. Fitness instructor...
33m Nov 11, 2022
33m
S1 Ep57: Social Prescribing Scheme, Paraclimbing & Drumming For Wellbeing
Time for your latest Happy Hour episode and more things sight loss, wellbeing and happiness! This week, Paulina has a load of great tracks for you, a random happiness fact with an autumnal spin, and of course some of those great interviews you look forward to each week. Paulina speaks with Trish De Carteret, Bailiwick Social Prescribing Link Worker Manager about their scheme and how it can he...
58m Nov 04, 2022
58m
S1 Ep56: Journey of the Mind, Sailing Week, & Sight Loss Story
Time to chat all things sight loss, wellbeing and happiness, on your latest episode of Happy Hour! This week, Paulina has a load of great tracks for you, a random wellness fact about smiling, and of course some of those great interviews you look forward to each week. Allan Russell hears from Will Bridge, one of the organisers of the Sailing Week, to find out how you can give sailing a go. Pa...
35m Oct 17, 2022
35m
S1 Ep55: Tips For Starting A Conversation Around Mental Health, Sensory Exercise, Ballroom Dancing & More
The Happy Hour is here with great music and all things sight loss, wellbeing and happiness. This week, Monday 10th of October marks World Mental Health Day. We know how important it is to be able to talk about mental health so RNIB's Head of Mental Health and Counselling Services, Amanda Hawkins, will join us with some tips on how to get that conversation started. Amin Afzal will share his pe...
39m Oct 10, 2022
39m
S1 Ep54: Finding The Way Through Counselling, VI Sailing, & Sight Loss Story
 The Happy Hour is here with all things wellbeing and happiness. This week, Paulina chats with Nicki Cockburn about a special counselling service that was inspired by her guide dog. Barry Snell hears a personal sight loss story from Bernie And finally, our Toby Davey chats with visually impaired sailor, Emily Wright, about her recent successes on the water and her love for sailing.  Find ou...
58m Oct 03, 2022
58m
S1 Ep53: Hope, Sensory Odyssey, & Holly's Final Episode?!
The Happy Hour is here with a special, but also slightly sad episode! It's the final episode for co-host Holly, who returns for the final time this week to introduce her favourite tracks as well as some of her favourite Happy Hour interviews. There will be lots of reminiscing and looking back, so pardon us if we get a bit sappy! We will also have the latest Sensory Odyssey exercise with Andy...
43m Sep 26, 2022
43m
S1 Ep52: Sight Loss, Woodturning, & Book Recommendations
The Happy Hour with all things happiness and wellbeing is here! Join Holly and Paulina as this week they chat impact of sight loss diagnosis, hear about a very unique passion, and even share some great book recommendations. We start by hearing from Lucille Franks who shares her story of sight loss diagnosis and explains how she had to look for her own support network. David Hogg hears from a...
58m Aug 29, 2022
58m
S1 Ep51: Living With Albinism, New Support Hub, & A Magical Movie Review
Time for some Happy Hour! Holly and Paulina are here to bring you lots of tips and advice about keeping well and happy, plus of course random chat, including a Record-Breaking BBQ? But first, we hear from Naseem Akhtar who talks about receiving a Guinness World Record last year, and also tells us what it was like growing up with albinism in Britain and as part of a Pakistani family. Hywel Dav...
41m Aug 15, 2022
41m
S1 Ep50: A Sleepy Special
The Happy Hour returns with a very sleepy special. Join Holly and Paulina this week for lots of chat about sleep, dreams and everything else in between, as they hear from experts about their best tips for a good night's rest. We start by hearing from Alyson O'Brien from charity Sleep Scotland about their work promoting good sleep hygiene. Gary McDowell, creator of the 'Sleep When I Sleep' ap...
35m Aug 08, 2022
35m
S1 Ep49: Get Active Special Pt 2
The Happy Hour returns with part two of our special episode all about the benefits of staying active! So, join your hosts Holly and Paulina for another round of Guess this Sport, random chat, and of course lots of tips around getting active. We start with more on See Sport Differently initiative and Frankie Rohan from British Blind Sport explains how they can support blind and partially sight...
40m Aug 01, 2022
40m
S1 Ep48: Get Active Special Pt 1
The Commonwealth Games 2022 are upon us, so we thought what better time to chat all about the benefits of physical activity?   On part one of our Get Active Special, hosts Holly and Paulina will bring you lost of great conversations around sport, a special Guess This Sport game that you can play along whilst listening, and of course lots of random chat and great music!   We start by finding...
41m Jul 25, 2022
41m
S1 Ep47: Art & Wellbeing
Thanks for tuning in to the Happy Hour, your show about all things sight loss, wellbeing and keeping happy!   This week, your hosts Holly and Paulina bring you their favourite tracks and some special guests to chat all about the healing power of art.   Plus of course, lots of random chat all about summer, cats, whistling ice cream vans, and an airport escape artist?    But first, we start...
44m Jul 18, 2022
44m
S1 Ep46: Book Special Pt 2
You asked, we delivered!   Happy Hour returns with our Book Special Part 2!   Hear fantastic author interviews, discover some superb book recommendations, and let Holly and Paulina talk all things random, including a very sensory book fact!   We start with Paulina chatting with author of 'Practical Happiness', Pamela Gail Johnson, who chats starting 'The Society of Happy People' and share...
42m Jul 11, 2022
42m
S1 Ep45: July's Sensory Immersion, Passion for Photography, & Importance Of Staying Active
Happy Hour with your mix of all things wellbeing and happiness is here with a brand-new episode!    This week, Holly and Paulina bring you some great music, interesting conversations and even some random chat as Paulina presents her Fun Photography Fact of the week!   First, David Hogg joins us to chat with VI Photographer Rachael Andrews.   Padma Cheriyan returns to chat about her years ...
37m Jul 04, 2022
37m
S1 Ep44: Mental Health Text Support, VI Canoeing, & Brain Power With Dr Ranj Singh.
It's time to chat all things wellbeing and happiness.   Join your hosts Holly and Paulina on the latest Happy Hour as this week it's all about brain power, a free mental health support service via text messages, canoeing, Queen B, and Man vs Horse on our random story of the week!   First, Paulina hears about a charity that provides free mental health support via text messages as she chats w...
41m Jun 27, 2022
41m
S1 Ep43: Book Special Pt 1
A treat for bookworms!   Happy Hour presents our Book Special Pt 1.   Join Holly and Paulina this week as they chat random book-y facts, like what enjoying the smell of old books is called, share some fantastic author interviews, and introduce a couple great book recommendations worth checking out.   We start with Paulina chatting with Author of the Little Book of Hygge and founder of The...
40m Jun 20, 2022
40m
S1 Ep42: Lisa Snowdon, Sight Loss Story, & Blind Golf
It's time for your show about all things wellbeing and happiness!    Once again, Holly and Paulina are here with your latest Happy Hour and this week we're breaking down stigma around menopause, we hear a personal story of living with sight loss, chat some golf and also share a happy random fact and look at a sweet story!   First, Barry Snell chats with Scottish blind golfer Barry McCluskey...
37m Jun 13, 2022
37m
S1 Ep41: Bird Language, Blind Football & Life-Saving Support
It's that time of the week!    Holly and Paulina are back with your latest Happy Hour to chat all things happiness and looking after our wellbeing. They will play you some great tunes, share some happy facts and even have a feel-good story this week that has something to do with grilled cheese sandwiches and a $275,000 painting.    And we're kicking things off with Allan Russell, who hears ...
37m Jun 06, 2022
37m
S1 Ep40: The Jubilee Special!
Join us for this special Jubilee episode of the Happy Hour!   As we celebrate 70 years since the coronation of Her Majesty the Queen, Holly and Paulina bring you some of the best party music to start of your bank holiday weekend as well as some of the best Jubilee content!   This week, Paralympian Lora Fachie speaks with our Barry Snell all about the best party foods for this jubilee weeken...
39m May 30, 2022
39m
S1 Ep39: Blind Darts, Finding A Supportive Community, & Beautifully Blind Workshops
Holly and Paulina are back with your latest Happy Hour to look at some ways we can look after our wellbeing, bring you some great music and even share some happy facts and recommendations with you!   This week, Hywel hears about a unique course that is helping blind and partially sighted people feel more confident and also more glamorous.    Toby speaks with Aneeba Ahmed about her experienc...
36m May 23, 2022
36m
S1 Ep38: Art Psychotherapy, Wrestling Superstar Anthony Ogogo, & Overcoming Barriers
Holly and Paulina are back with your latest Happy Hour to look at some ways we can look after our wellbeing, bring you some great music and even share some happy facts and recommendations with you!   This week, David chats with medal winning boxer and now member of All Elite Wrestling, 'The Guv'nor' Anthony Ogogo.   Paulina chats with artist and jazz musician Emilie Conway about art psychot...
40m May 16, 2022
40m
S1 Ep37: Combat Loneliness This Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday 9th of May till Sunday 15th of May marks Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual event that wants to encourage everyone around the UK to focus on achieving good mental health.   This year's theme is all about raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on our mental wellbeing and the practical steps we can take to address it.     Which is why, this week on the Happy Hour, Holly and...
39m May 09, 2022
39m
S1 Ep36: Hindsight Is 20/200 Podcast, Personal Sight Loss Story & Stop And Smell The Flowers
Happy May!   Happy Hour is here with more tips and advice for staying happy as your hosts Holly and Paulina play you great music, share great interviews, and chat all things random like the latest Barbie news and today's happy fact!     On the show this week, Hywel Davies hears from Yosra Elhamamy who was born with a visual impairment and now at 28 years old, she's trying to juggle employme...
39m May 02, 2022
39m
S1 Ep35: Give Golf & Curling A Go, VIP Busses, & Stroke Survivor Story
Time for your latest Happy Hour with blogger and disability campaigner Holly Tuke, and RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.   Today, Ellie will be hearing how VIP Busses can help you stay connected.    Allan will chat with Scottish Disability Golf and Curling to find out how blind and partially sighted people in Scotland could give these sports a go.   And finally, Paulina will have a c...
41m Apr 25, 2022
41m
S1 Ep34: Sight Loss Story, Connecting Through Running & 'Born Too Soon' Autobiography
With a fresh episode of the Happy Hour for you, here are your hosts Life of a Blind Girl's Holly Tuke and RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.  This week, sharing his experience of living with sight loss is Julian Neale, who spoke with our Red Szell about losing his livelihood and having to adapt to his new reality.  Hywel Davies hears about a running group in South Wales, 'Just Run Penybon...
38m Apr 18, 2022
38m
S1 Ep33: Experience of Sight Loss, Birdsong Exercise, & What's Showdown?
The new Happy Hour is here!   And we start with David Hogg finding out all about Showdown, a new sport that might entice you to give physical activity a go.    Paulina chats with Katie Price to hear her experience of sight loss and how it affected her and her family, and how she's finally started to rebuild her confidence.    Since it's the beginning of the month and spring has finally sp...
33m Apr 11, 2022
33m
S1 Ep32: Inclusive Football, Regain Your Confidence, & Overcoming Barriers To Nature
Time for a fresh episode of the Happy Hour!   Life of a Blind Girl's Holly Tuke and RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew join forces again to bring you some great ways of looking after your wellbeing.      This week, Paulina chats with Pete Haskell at the Scottish Wildlife Trust about their 'Nature Stories' project and how it hopes to break down barriers to accessing the great outdoors.  ...
36m Mar 28, 2022
36m
S1 Ep31: Asking for Help, RNIB's Sight Loss Advice Service, & On The Edge Exhibition
That's the new Happy Hour here!    Join Life of a Blind Girl's Holly Tuke, RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew, and this week, a special animal friend, Paulina's needy cat Sherlock.     This week, Allan Russell finds out about RNIB's Sight Loss Advice service and how it can help regain independence.     Paulina hears the story of Perm Bhachu, who after going through a tough time after l...
41m Mar 21, 2022
41m
S1 Ep30: Let's Bake Some Scones, Millie Knight's Paralympic Dreams, Making Friends, & More!
Time for a new Happy Hour, as always hosted by Life of a Blind Girl's Holly Tuke and RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.    This week, we’re finding out about Millie Knight's Paralympic Dreams, a kids' bedtime story that aims to inspire visually impaired children to keep active and follow their sporting dreams.    RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell chats with Lucy Barrett from Energise L...
43m Mar 14, 2022
43m
S1 Ep29: Using Social Media To Combat Loneliness, Sensory Odyssey Exercise, & VI Rugby
Happy March, here's a fresh episode of the Happy Hour for you, hosted by Life of a Blind Girl's Holly Tuke and RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew.    This week, we’re finding out how social media can combat loneliness and help us find a supportive network, as RNIB Connect Radio’s Ellie Marsh chats to a member of one of RNIB’s regional Facebook groups.   Andy Shipley returns with this mon...
27m Mar 07, 2022
27m
S1 Ep28: Practical Happiness, Rollerblading, & Get Reading With Orbit Reader
Hello and welcome to another jam-packed episode of the Happy Hour!   Once again, Holly and Paulina are here with the latest conversations about the things that improve our happiness and help foster wellbeing.   This week, Paulina speaks with the founder of the Society of Happy People, Pamela Gail Johnson about her latest book Practical Happiness and how not to let those pesky happiness zapp...
38m Feb 21, 2022
38m
S1 Ep27: Self-Love, Blind Pastry Chef, & Air Therapy With Sensory Odyssey.
Happy February! Here's your latest Happy Hour episode!    Join Holly and Paulina as they bring you the latest conversations on sight loss, mental health and wellbeing.    This week, RNIB Connect Radio's Ellie Marsh will be chatting importance of loving yourself with Charlotte Faloon founder of North East Female Empowerment and Tom Home, founder of mental health charity BlOKes.   Paulina w...
41m Feb 07, 2022
41m
S1 Ep26: Monday Motivation, Tandem Cycling, & Tips For The New Year
Welcome to your latest Happy Hour episode!    Holly and Paulina are here, once again bringing you the latest conversations on sight loss, mental health and wellbeing.    And this week, RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell learns about Charlotte's Tandems, a charity providing free tandem hire for those living with a disability or additional needs.   Paulina speaks with psychotherapist, psych...
34m Jan 24, 2022
34m
S1 Ep25: Sensory Odyssey, Confidence, & Holly's Book Recommendation
The Happy Hour is back for 2022!    Holly and Paulina are ready to bring you the best in conversations on sight loss, mental health and wellbeing. And we have a packed show to start the year!   Paulina will be chatting with Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion to hear all about his Sensory Odyssey and how it can help quiet our minds.   Ellie Marsh will be hearing from Aerialist and Pole Da...
41m Jan 10, 2022
41m
S1 Ep24: Best Of 2021 Pt. 2!
Holly and Paulina are back with the second instalment of their look back at 2021 special! They have collated some of the best advice, tips and interviews  that we’ve heard on the Happy Hour during the last few months. We’ll be joined by pharmacist Elizabeth Roddick who will share some tips on managing stress. Plus, we’ll also find out about Seasonal Affective Disorder. Holly will be reviewin...
43m Jan 02, 2022
43m
S1 Ep23: Best Of 2021 Pt. 1!
It’s time for part one of our look back at 2021 special!  Holly and Paulina will be getting nostalgic and taking a look at some of the best tips and interviews we’ve had on the show throughout the year. We’ll be hearing from adventurer and blind pilot Miles Hilton Barber, as well as comedian and fellow RNIB Connect Radio presenter Georgie Morrell. We’ll also have some wellbeing goodies inclu...
45m Jan 01, 2022
45m
S1 Ep22: It's A Festive Special!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… If you hadn’t figured it out already, it’s the Happy Hour festive special! It’s packed with lots of things to get you in the festive spirit, as well as some advice and tips on looking after our wellbeing, especially at this time of year.   Holly will be reviewing a book from Author Matt Haig. Speaking of books, Paulina will be chatting to Author of...
42m Dec 20, 2021
42m
S1 Ep21: Avoiding Burnout, Winter Wellbeing, Oak Meditation App, & Joy Of Accessible Gaming
Holly and Paulina are back with a brand-new episode of the Happy Hour! As always, they’ve got lots of tips and advice for you. If you’re finding work a bit stressful at the moment, especially in the run up to Christmas, then Chris Simpson has you covered with some tips on avoiding burnout. Plus, Zoe from Health in Mind charity joins us to share some winter wellbeing tips. Holly will be chec...
42m Dec 06, 2021
42m
S1 Ep20: Jumpy Cat App, The Importance Of Staying Connected, & Five Senses Therapy
It’s time for another episode of the Happy Hour. As always, Holly and Paulina are keeping you company. Holly will be getting a bit sweaty and doing a home workout (so you don’t have to) as she’ll be checking out Jumpy Cat, a simple and accessible fitness app. Did you ever think the words Holly and workout would be in the same sentence?   Paulina will be chatting to Mr Nicky Williams about the...
39m Nov 22, 2021
39m
S1 Ep19: Glen Turner, See Sport Differently, & 5 Tips For a Healthy Routine
It’s that time again…Holly and Paulina are back with a new episode of the Happy Hour!   This week, we’ll have some tips on creating a healthy routine.  Paralympian Lora Fachie will join us to share how sport impacts her mental health. Speaking of sport, we’ll also find out about RNIB’s See Sport Differently campaign. David Clarke, Director of Services at RNIB, has played sport at the highes...
35m Nov 08, 2021
35m
S1 Ep18: Australia's Stephanie Agnew, Seasonal Affective Disorder, & Blind Golf With Roger Cole
It’s time for some new Happy Hour with Holly and Paulina, and your mix of music and chat with a focus on sight loss, mental health, and over all wellbeing. This week, Holly is joined by disability consultant and advocate from Australia, Stephanie Agnew. Chris Simpson returns with some tips on how to manage Seasonal Affective Disorder, including SAD lamps.  And finally, RNIB Connect Radio’s B...
30m Oct 18, 2021
30m
S1 Ep17: Enabling Our Wellbeing, Quick Breathing Exercise, & Support From RNIB
Happy Hour is back and as World Mental Health Day falls on the 10th of October, your hosts Holly and Paulina have been gathering some tips, advice and even a quick breathing exercise to help look after our wellbeing.  We even have a few returning guests and a special appearance from Paralympian Naomi Riches MBE!   Now, we're starting with Chris Simpson from RNIB's Organisational Development T...
36m Oct 04, 2021
36m
S1 Ep16: Ross Wilcock, Kim Jaye's Autumn Recipe & Apart of Me App
It’s time for a new episode of the Happy Hour! Once again, Holly Tuke and producer Paulina are keeping you company. Visually impaired chef Kim Jaye returns to the show to share an autumn recipe.  Holly chats to Ross Wilcock all about being part of the LGBT community, living with sight loss as a blind gay man and his journey of acceptance. Finally, Paulina finds out about Apart of Me - an app...
35m Sep 27, 2021
35m