Brooklands Radio Your Health Matters

Jane Scanlan, The Queen of Making It Simple, created the Holistic Wellness Business Academy in lockdown 2020. She saw her industry struggling to survive, with many people losing their businesses. She talks to Jill Bennett about her programme to help stressed, overwhelmed and under paid Massage Therapists, Healers and Holistic Therapists to get clear, calm and confident with their businesses, gain a steady flow of reliable soul clients, whilst increasing their monthly income. And, an online event she is running in January. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-media-savvy-in-sixty-minutes-tickets-133621043137

Jill Bennett talks to teenager Madeline Jackson from Weybridge talking about taking on the huge challenge of running 52km last Sunday to raise awareness of undiagnosed heart conditions just two weeks after her brother Alex, a 15-year-old rower, athlete and karate black belt underwent open heart surgery. She is raising money for national charity Cardiac Risk in the Young. CRY is a charity that supports young people diagnosed with potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions.

9-15 November was Vulval Cancer Awareness Week. 1,300 women are diagnosed with Vulvar cancer each year in the UK and sadly 460 will die. Janet Gover, award winning author talks to Jill Bennett about her journey with this cancer. Janet emphasises the importance of seeking medical advice if you discover any of the symptoms. GRACE charity supported Janet through her journey and you can check them out here: www.grace-charity.org.uk

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and it's incredibly important to raise awareness of this awful disease. Professor Nariman Karanjia is an HBP consultant at the Royal Surrey Hospital and trustee of Bright Charity. Jill Bennett talks to him about what this day means, why it's important and the symptoms of pancreatic cancer. www.brightcancercare.org.uk/about.

Jenna Nye is a neuroscience based wellbeing consultant who specialises in helping people with trauma, anxiety, stress, PTSD, phobias and emotional pain from past and present events. Today Jenna talks to Jill Bennett about things you can do during challenging times and explains what Havening is. www.jentle.org

Sunday 1 November is World Vegan Day and to celebrate Jill Bennett talks today to Ian Haywood of the vegan band "Peace on Your Plate".  Ian talks about how the band was formed and their second single Ask me Why? This single is raising money for Animal Aid. www.peaceonyourplate.co.uk/music

Saturday 10th October is World Mental Health Day and Jill Bennett talks to Sefik Villasante, a confidence and empowerment Coach and the author of "There's no Shame". Sefik shares his journey and gives some tips on how to cope during challenging times and when to seek help. He also talks about his book and how you can get a copy. http://sefikempowermentcoaching.co.uk/

September 2020 is World Alzheimer's Month and a chance to reflect on two things that most of us don't like to think about at all: where will I be in older age? What will happen to me should I develop a cognitive impairment? Today, Jill Bennett talks to Amanda Woodvine, the CEO of the charity Vegetarian for Life who leaves you with five ways to futureproof your vegan/vegetarian diet, from dementia

Jill Bennett talks to Joanna Jewitt of www.enhanceyourhorizons.co.uk, a Marisa Peer trained, Advanced RTT practitioner and clinical hypnotherapist. RTT is a unique style of therapy and today Joanna explains what it is and how it works.

Jimm Bennett talks to Cathy Butcher about her journey with endometrial cancer, the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the most common of the reproductive organ cancers. Endometrial cancer is very curable if caught early and Cathy wants to encourage ladies to seek advice if they have any symptoms. www.grace-charity.org.uk

Victoria Ann Spencer Kibble, the founder of www.vasktherapy.com is a RTT Therapist. She trained with world renowned Marisa Peer after having the therapy herself to help her overcome the grief of becoming a widow at a very early age. Vicky talks to Jill Bennett about what RTT is and how it can help you. 

Maxine King is a wealth coach and trains in leadership development with horses and talks Jill Bennett about how we self sabotage and how to have a fresh money mindset. www.freshmindset.co.uk

Mark Newey leading author and psychotherapist and founder of www.headucate.me talks to Jill Bennett about the challenges our youth face today and how going back to school may be a cause of stress and anxiety. Find some answers and to hear about a great new App launching in October.

Mark Smulian, MindHarp and Lydianstream director, has pioneered peace building projects in the Middle East using music & sound as dialogue in conflict zones and an educational tool to unite divided communities. He talks to Jill Bennett about a brilliant new App: The MindHarp™ is about togetherness. It is welcoming, inclusive & clever technology that brings people into a safe place where they can freely express themselves and start a shared journey of healing & dialogue through sound. https://mindharp.world/

Dr Mariette Jansen has published a book about her journey with a narcissistic mother, From Victim to Victor, Narcissism Survival Guide. She talks to Jill Bennett about her experience and how the book can help others. www.drdestress.co.uk

Alexander MacLellan (alex@thestoicpsychologist.com) is The Stoic Psychologist and today he talks to Jill Bennett about how we might be able to use some principles from Stoic philosophy for better wellbeing, what good mental health looks like and some key mistakes or problems we might make when thinking about good mental health and wellbeing.

Yvonne Oakes is a Soul Midwife and Reiki Master Practitioner. She talks to Jill Bennett about her work as a Soul Midwife and what this loving and gentle service is, how it works and how it helps people. www.lightfromwithin.co.uk

Matt Kendall is IEMT practitioner and trainer specialising in PTSD and social anxiety. In this interview he explains to Jill Bennett what Integral Eye Movement Therapy is and how it can help in trauma recovery and PTSD cases. https://www.iemtacademy.com/training?r_done=1

After being given 12 weeks to live Diane Mitchell founded The Wonderful World of Wellbeing. She wanted other women to have a one stop shop to go to find alternative ways to get better health. Hear her tell Jill Bennett her story and to find out more about her WWoW platform www.wonderfulworldofwellbeing.com

Bryn Thomas is the Centre Head for Maggie's at The Royal Marsden, who provide free cancer support and information at their centres across the UK and online. Today he talks to Jill Bennett about their work, how COVID 19 has affected people living with cancer and how Maggie's is funded. www.maggies.org