iCan Talk

On today's episode we chat to Jade from iCan Wellbeing Group about her journey from finding out she had ADHD whilst completing her University Degree to now using it as her passion and purpose to help others. We only scratched the surface with this topic and would love to go in to more detail but if you would like to find out more details contact Jade on [email protected] or call her on 01228 819101 option 2.Thanks for listening!

Today we sat down with Rev David Newlove to hear all about his journey to supporting farmers of all ages through the Cumbria Agricultural Chaplaincy.David shares his own first hand experiences of growing up around farming and why he's so passionate about supporting farmers, especially those in the Young Farmers Clubs. David also shares his own personal experiences around suicide and how this has impacted his passion and purpose but also how he was able to navigate through these challenges and come out the other side.Trigger warning - this podcast discusses suicide and the impact of suicide on young people.

A powerful story from James Campbell who works for The Well - An organisation supporting those who are recovering from Drug & Alcohol abuse. James' story is so inspiring on how his journey to recovery involved finding his faith and experiencing times of challenge that meant he learnt who he really is and why he is here.We talk about Purpose, faith and resilience as well as what has helped most in his journey to recovery.Please note, all views shared on faith or religion in the Podcast are the personal views of those speaking and not of iCan Wellbeing Group CIO

Jenna updates us on her life after leaving iCan a year ago to start her new role at PAC therapy & counselling. We talk all things relationships, marriage and parenting as well as what it's like to go through the family court system. Jenna's inspiring story of resilience and never losing sight of what means the most to her... being the best Mum she can be to her 3 wonderful children.Find out more about PAC https://www.facebook.com/pactherapy https://pactherapy.orgContact iCan for more information on our Fitness & Wellness offering delivered at our Wellbeing Centre in Carlisle.Contact us on 01228 819101 or email [email protected]://icanwellbeing.co.uk/ 

Nicky Forbes is an inspiring woman who doesn’t often share her personal journey, and we feel privileged to have heard it today. In this episode, she speaks openly about her life—from navigating divorce and the heartbreak of pregnancy losses, to finding love, building a wonderful relationship, and welcoming her beautiful daughter.A true fountain of experience and knowledge, Nicky runs EFT workshops and trainings, as well as many other offerings.She shares how EFT transformed her own life and why she’s so passionate about teaching others to use it—both for their own healing and to support the people around them.To contact Nicky, find her https://www.nickyforbes.comhttps://www.facebook.com/NickyForbesTraining Contact iCan for more information on our Fitness & Wellness offering delivered at our Wellbeing Centre in Carlisle.Contact us on 01228 819101 or email [email protected]://icanwellbeing.co.uk/

Jade's story is one that needs to be heard. An inspiring share of how she has turned her pain in to power. Jade own's Lady Jade Zen's Den in Carlisle City Centre and now helps women turn their pain in to power using different holistic modalities.Follow Jade on IG or FBhttps://www.facebook.com/ladylashholisticandbeauty https://www.instagram.com/ladyjadeszenden/Book an appointment with Jade https://that-time.co.uk/lady-jades-zen-denContact iCan for more information on our Fitness & Wellness offering delivered at our Wellbeing Centre in Carlisle.Contact us on 01228 819101 or email [email protected]://icanwellbeing.co.uk/ 

We complete this Series by having a chat with our Wellbeing Coordinator Dan Alexander who we are bidding a fond farewell to this week. We take the opportunity to discuss the project so far, highs, lows and goodbyes.If you would like anymore information about any of our groups please contact [email protected]

In this episode we chat to Nicola Berry who is a 36 year old Mum of 2 from Carlisle who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 29. Nicola chats to us about her journey since then and the Breast Care Group which she runs for people who need support during or after Breast Cancer Treatment.For more information about any of the support groups mentioned in this podcast  you can contact WeCan Cumbria or Carlisle Breast Cancer Support Group on Facebook.

In this episode we chat to 2 of the 5 ladies who are leading on Carlisle's new Connecting Communities partnership. Julia Clifford, Founder & Director of iCan Health & Fitness CIC and Denise Majer, CEO of The Glenmore Trust have partnered with Age UK Carlisle & Eden, CHOC & Carlisle City Council on a Wellbeing & Information Centre in the heart of Carlisle.

Drew chats to Jenna in this episode about his own Mental Health experiences which led him to set up a local football club which encourages men to take part in a bid to support mental wellbeing as well as keep fit. For more details contact Drew at Border City Green Football Club