{"id":42,"date":"2016-07-27T14:23:32","date_gmt":"2016-07-27T14:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.rightmind.life\/?page_id=42"},"modified":"2017-11-07T20:19:34","modified_gmt":"2017-11-07T20:19:34","slug":"radio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rightmind.life\/index.php\/radio\/","title":{"rendered":"Radio"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1009 size-medium\" title=\"The Life Matters Radio Show\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rightmind.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/6d2f-e04c-4917-bec1-298685464b12-300x300.png\" alt=\"The Life Matters Radio Show\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rightmind.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/6d2f-e04c-4917-bec1-298685464b12-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/rightmind.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/6d2f-e04c-4917-bec1-298685464b12-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/rightmind.life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/6d2f-e04c-4917-bec1-298685464b12.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><span style=\"font-style: normal;\">The Life Matters radio show is about exactly that \u2013 life mattering!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ruth Gravelle presented the Life Matters show with Chelmsford Community Radio during 2016 and 2017.\u00a0\u00a0Guests were invited to share and discuss their message related to health, education, wellbeing, learning differences, spirituality, religion, care in the community or something altogether different.<\/p>\n<h3>Life Matters &#8211; Listen to the shows<\/h3>\n<p><b>29.10.17.<\/b>\u00a0<strong>A Life Narrative<\/strong>\u00a0is provided by\u00a0<b>Jean of Chelmsford <\/b>who was born in the late 1920&#8217;s and talks about some of her life experiences, which includes marrying a German prisoner of war. Jean&#8217;s closing message to listeners is &#8220;to try and be a bit kinder to one another.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1&amp;feed=%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-291017-chelmsford-community-radio%2F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>22.10.17. Self-publishing<\/b> is the topic of conversation with author Val Blackburn who has recently published a children&#8217;s story, <strong>Jasper the Firefighting Dragon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1&amp;feed=%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-221017-chelmsford-community-radio%2F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>15.10.17. Buddhism<\/strong>\u00a0is the topic of conversation with Buddhist teacher Ian Blake-Lawson.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1&amp;feed=%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-151017-chelmsford-community-radio%2F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>08.10.17. The work of the Multi-Sensory Training Centre<\/strong> at Colchester\u00a0is discussed with my guests Dr Annette Grounds \u2013 Behavioural Optometrist, Hayley Green \u2013 Primitive Reflex Specialist and Dan Edwards \u2013 Dispensing Optician and partner at Patrick &amp; Menzies.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1&amp;feed=%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-081017-chelmsford-community-radio%2F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>01.10.17.<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Dyslexia Awareness Week<\/strong> which runs from Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th October 2017 and the show theme is <strong>Positive about Dyslexia.<\/strong> My guests are Jared Bates an adult with dyslexia who is also a presenter at CCR and Marilyn Smith who works as a specialist teacher\/assessor.<\/p>\n<p><b>10.09.17<\/b>. Ian Blake-Lawson talks about his work and involvement with <b>The League Against Cruel Sports. <\/b>Ian explains, despite legislation fox hunting still continues. To find out how you can help to stop this and other Cruel Sports please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.league.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/www.league.org.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1&amp;feed=%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-100917-chelmsford-community-radio%2F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>27.08.17<\/b>. This show is about the work of screenwriter, playwright and <b>novelist, Laline Paull<\/b>. Laline&#8217;s debut book, The Bees (2014) won her a Baileys prize short-listing, and her most recent novel The Ice was published in May 2017. I play sections of an interview recently recorded with Laline, whose books resonate important messages about the natural world.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-270817-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>20.08.17. &#8216;Intuitive Equine Readings&#8217; <\/b>will be described and discussed with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gayletarot.co.uk\/equine-therapy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Gayle Ritson Harvey<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-200817-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>13.08.17. &#8216;Improving Your Sleep&#8217;<\/b> will be the topic of conversation with<b>\u00a0<\/b>Julia Magnay from\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/liveenriched.world\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live Enriched<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-130817-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>06.08.17. &#8216;Vision and Dyslexia&#8217;<\/b>&#8211; interviewing Professor Bruce Evans, who works as an optometrist based in Shenfield. He is author of Dyslexia and Vision (2001, Whurr), and Vision and Reading Difficulties (2010) for opticians.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmt-optometrists.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cole Martin Tregakis Optometrists<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-060817-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>30.07.17. Epilepsy Awareness<\/b>\u00a0is provided my guest, Iain Blake-Lawson from South East Essex Epilepsy Support Group. Ian informs us about the issue of epilepsy, describing some of his personal experiences and telling us how people can access information and support in Essex:\u00a0http:\/\/www.epilepsyinessex.org\/home.html<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-300717-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>23.07.17. &#8216;Radio Therapy&#8217;<\/b> is the title of this show. My guest is\u00a0Michelle Durrant described her experiences in radio work; her journey, creativity and ability to inspire others, as therapeutic.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-230717-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>09.07.17. &#8216;Hypnosis&#8217;<\/b> is the topic of discussion. Ruth provides a description of hypnosis, a historic overview and references research into the subject.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-090717-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>02.07.17. &#8216;A Life\u00a0Narrative&#8217; \u2013\u00a0<\/b>Gary Atkinson interviews Ruth Gravelle. Ruth describes some of her strengths and challenges growing up with the dyslexic learning differences and makes links with her present work as a dyslexia specialist, hypnotherapist and volunteer radio presenter.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-020717-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>25.06.17. <\/b>The subject of<b>\u00a0&#8216;Grounding\/Earthing&#8217;\u00a0<\/b>is<b>\u00a0<\/b>discussed with my guest\u00a0Gary Atkinson. We look at the history of grounding, some of its claims and the science behind it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-250617-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>18.06.17.<\/b>\u00a0On this radio show we talk with Tom Mawdsley, a judo black belt and member of Paralympic Team GB. He describes some of his experiences of <b>&#8216;living with Asperger Syndrome&#8217; (ASD), <\/b>his education, work, socialising, judo and his hopes and dreams.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-180617-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>11.06.17. &#8216;Sikhism&#8217;\u00a0<\/b>is the the topic of conversation with my guest, open university student Claire Waspe. Claire describes some aspects of Sikhism\u00a0focusing on equality, beliefs and the idea of the &#8216;vibration of god&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-110617-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>04.08.17.<\/b> The work of Interact, <b>&#8216;supporting disabled and disadvantaged young people&#8217;<\/b> with special needs and their families, is the topic of conversation. Ruth Gravelle interviews InterAct employees Susie Nankivell, Lucy Hazell and Ali Perrett. InterAct, amongst other things, supports families to complete applications for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). They are also looking for more volunteers.<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.interact.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.interact.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-040617-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>28.05.17. <\/b><b>&#8216;The Issue of Fracking&#8217; <\/b>is the topic of conversation\u00a0on this radio show with my guest Gary Atkinson. We look at what fracking is, its safety and how it has already affected the health of those living near fracking wells around the world. We then consider the impact this could have if we forge ahead with fracking in the UK.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-280517-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>21.05.17. <\/b>The work of <b>&#8216;Create and Flourish&#8217; <\/b>CIC is the topic of discussion on this radio show. My guests are \u00a0Triss\u00a0\u00a0Norman and Sharon Chan who work in creative ways to enable adults to improve their mental and\/or physical wellbeing. They run <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.create-flourish.org\">Create and Flourish<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0based at Burnham on Crouch, supporting people across Essex.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-210517-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>14.05.17.\u00a0Dyslexia <\/b>is the topic of conversation with my guest Educational Psychologist Dr Sue Warnock who worked for the former Dyslexia Action&#8217;s Chelmsford Learning Centre. Sue continues to assess in Chelmsford, Essex and in the a East Midlands.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-140517-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>07.05.17.<\/b>\u00a0<b>Brain injury awareness week (8-16 May) <\/b>is promoted by\u00a0Jo Hockley from Headway Essex and Melissa Parker. Melissa experienced a brain haemoridge in 2011 and has been connected with Headway since that time. She describes some of her experiences and how her life has changed since 2011.\u00a0http:\/\/www.headwayessex.org.uk<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-070517-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>30.05.17. &#8216;<\/b><b>We love to boogie&#8217;\u00a0<\/b>is the topic of conversation in this Life Matters show. Ruth Gravelle&#8217;s guest, A Level student Anna-Louise, is talking about her experience of dance; the benefits and diversity within dance and making suggestions for how people can get involved.<\/p>\n<p><b>23.04.17. &#8216;Mind, Body and Spirit Events&#8217;\u00a0<\/b>are discussed with Ruth Gravelle&#8217;s guest Jason Bird. He and his partner Genny Sapiro organise such events in Essex, with the next on on Sunday 7th May at Brentwood Leisure Centre. Topics of discussion include the emotions of fear and guilt, as well as love, Reiki, Buddhism, Karma, Meditation and Spiritual development.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-230417-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>16.04.17. &#8216;Living with Dyslexia&#8217;\u00a0<\/b>is discussed.<br \/>\nRuth Gravelle plays an interview previously recorded with psychologist, Deborah Smith. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/J87tXmThbXo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for the original recording<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-160417-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>09.04.17. &#8216;Discover your inner hero&#8217;<\/b> is the topic of conversation on this show. My guest Tracey Corlett, a mum, mentor and master trainer describes some of the courses she runs at The Nesting Place, Chelmsford, helping empower people, particularly women.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-090417-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>02.04.17. &#8216;Let&#8217;s face the music and dance&#8217;<\/b> is the topic of conversation with Ruth Gravelle&#8217;s guests, national level dancers John and Linda West. The show starts after 3 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-020417-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>26.03.17. &#8216;Let food be your medicine&#8217;<\/b> is the topic of conversation with Ruth Gravelle&#8217;s guest, nutritionist, author and TV chef Juliette Bryant. Starts 6 minutes in .<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-260317-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>19.03.17. <\/b>My guest is Gary Atkinson. We\u00a0talk about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheldrake.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Rupert Sheldrake<\/b><\/a>, a biochemist and author whose theories are considered somewhat controversial by the mainstream science, including his book <b>The Science Delusion. <\/b>Music includes The Moss by Cosmo Sheldrake, Pachelbel&#8217;s Canon in D and Fields of Gold by Sting.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-190317-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>12.03.17.<\/b> My guest is Jo Hockey from <b>Headway Essex, a charity providing brain injury care and support<\/b>. Headway Essex is always on the look out for volunteers, please get in touch with them if you can help.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-120317-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>05.03.17. &#8220;Free You&#8221; <\/b>is the topic of conversation with my guest Sylvia Ingke, a hypnotherapist who trained with Dr Paul McKenna using Havening techniques to help people free themselves from issues such as trauma, overeating, fears and phobias.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-050317-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>26.02.17. Fertility and Hypno-birthing <\/b>are<b> <\/b>the main topic of discussion in this show with my guest Steph Granger. Steph is a fertility and birth therapist and runs a business in Chelmsford called The Nesting Place.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-260217-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>19.02.17. Massage, Reiki and energy balancing,\u00a0<\/b>along with the\u00a0need to reduce stress and live a healthier lifestyle, is the topic of conversation with Katie Warren who works as a massage and energy therapist based at Maldon, Essex.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-190217-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>12.02.17. Life from a spiritual perspective<\/b> is the topic of conversation with my guests\u00a0Margaret Johannason and Sandra Barrett from Chelmsford Spiritualist Society.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-120217-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>05.02.17 \u00a0The life and work of Nikola Tesla\u00a0<\/b>is the topic of discussion in this show with my guest Gary Atkinson. We look at his early life and consider some of the <i>myths<\/i> that are attributed to him. There are his known and published achievements as well as those that remain a secret within\u00a0mainstream science but which may have already been exploited.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-050217-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>29.01.17 \u00a0Planned obsolescence <\/b>is the topic of discussion in this show with my guest Gary Atkinson. We discuss the life span of light bulbs, why modern products cannot be repaired, <i>perceived obsolescence<\/i>\u00a0and the urge we have to always wear the latest fashions, have the latest technology and the effect this has on the disposal of all our redundant junk. We also consider what as individuals we can do about it.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-290117-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>22.01.17 \u00a0The significance Of Dreams\u00a0<\/b>is the topic of consideration for this show. A\u00a0brief overview and history of dreams is included.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-220117-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>15.01.17 \u00a0The Work of David Icke<\/b> is the subject of this show. David is often described as a conspiricy theorist, researcher, author and public speaker. Following a spiritual awakening over 25 years ago David began to view the world in some ways which challenge the belief system of most people! One of his quotations is, &#8220;We don&#8217;t fight for peace, we peace for peace&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-150117-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>08.01.17 \u00a0The work of Deepak Chopra<\/b> is the subject of this show. Deepak is\u00a0one of my influential YouTube teachers, New York Times best selling author of more than 50 books, founder of the Chopra foundation, also widely described as an alternative medicine advocate, public speaker and prominent figure in the new age awakening. He is also considered somewhat controversial by some mainstream thinkers.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-080117-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>18.12.16 \u00a0Grow your own happiness\u00a0<\/b>is the topic of discussion<b>\u00a0<\/b>with my guest Deborah Smith, \u00a0describing mindfulness, positive psychology and her research in this field. Deborah offers some great examples of her work, including how the practice of a loving kindness meditation helps children in schools. Deborah&#8217;s business is called: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.growyourownhappiness.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grow Your Own Happiness<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-181216-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>11.12.16 \u00a0<\/b><strong>The placebo effect<\/strong>\u00a0is described and discussed along with topical music such as, &#8216;The Drugs Don&#8217;t Work&#8217; and &#8216;Lily The Pink&#8217;. Ruth&#8217;s guest is Gary Atkinson who has been investigating\u00a0some of the research and outcomes of using placebos. These have been across a wide range of applications and how the findings place new challenges upon modern medicine. Identifying what triggers our natural ability to heal is of great interest.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-111216-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>20.11.16 \u00a0<\/b><strong>Near death experiences<\/strong>\u00a0is the curious topic of discussion in this radio show. Ruth&#8217;s guest, Sonia Parker, outlines her dissertation research and describes some accounts of near death experiences. In particular, Sonia promotes the experiences of Anita Moorjani documented in &#8216;Dying To Be Me&#8217; (2012). Sonia can be contacted about topic at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thespiritualcentre.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Spiritual Centre<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-201116-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>13.11.16 \u00a0<\/b><b>What we&#8217;ve learnt and what we&#8217;d like to change in life\u00a0<\/b>is the topic of discussion on this radio show, with ten people from Chelmsford describing their views. \u00a0Things the group would like to change include a shift to world peace and more love. The timing for the start and finish of this show is offset by about eight minutes.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-131116-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>06.11.2016 \u00a020 Things to Remember If You Love a Person with Dyslexia (www.healthiest.pw 1.10.16), <\/b>is the article of discussion.\u00a0Ruth brings\u00a0some opinions of her family into the show. Thanks to her non-dyslexic sister Fiona, mother Catherine and partner Gary for their\u00a0comments and contributions. Raising dyslexia awareness is something the life-matters show likes to do!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-061116-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>30.10.2016 \u00a0Psychological Counselling <\/b>is described by chartered psychologist Abigail Eldred, with demonstrations of mindfulness exercises and encouragement to live in the <em>now<\/em>. Abi provides Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR) from her practice based in Chelmsford at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cstone.org.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cornerstone Psychological Services<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-301016-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>23.10.2016 \u00a0The Ancient\u00a0Art of Divining.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0Guests Sonia Parker and Bruce Clifton of\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thespiritualcentre.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Spiritual Centre<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 describe and discuss the art of divining and dowsing. They explain that we can all use this natural method to help us find answers in everyday life. This show is available to listen to though &#8216;Catch Up&#8217; on Chelmsford Community Radio.<\/p>\n<p><b>16.10.2016 \u00a0The Authentic Self &amp; Positive Words.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0Without a guest, Ruth reflects on the challenge of being an\u00a0authentic self. The power of positive words, affirmations, &#8216;The Miracle of the Water&#8217; (Masaru Emoto) and &#8216;The Power of Now&#8217; (Eckhart\u00a0Tolle) are introduced.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-161016-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>09.10.2016 \u00a0<\/b><b>Introducing Spititualism <\/b>with guest Margaret Johannessen, secretary at Chelmsford Spiritualist Society. Welcoming all, Margaret talks about spiritualism as a way of life, rather than a religion. She describes being brought up in a spiritual family and being advised to keep her spiritual experiences and beliefs close to her chest. Margaret describes the work of <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chelmsfordspiritualistsociety.com\/healing.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chelmsford Spiritualist Society<\/a><\/strong>, welcoming all with an interest or even curiosity.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mixcloud.com\/widget\/iframe\/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fchelmsfordcr%2Flife-matters-lifematters-091016-chelmsford-community-radio%2F&amp;hide_cover=1&amp;mini=1&amp;light=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>02.10.2016 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>National Dyslexia Awareness Week 2016. \u00a0<\/strong>Discussion about dyslexia and local events during awareness week (3-9 October). 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