“Gender & Sexuality”

Bald & Beautiful - A Conversation with Swirl

In this empowering episode Aisha is joined by Swirl who is an advocate/model; a term she coined to describe the new generation of models who use their public image to challenge stereotypes and campaign for a particular cause. As an activist based in London, Swirl raises awareness for mental health and bald women. Her lack of hair derives from trichotillomania, a body-focused repetitive behaviour (BFRB) that is only now being recognised in society. Swirl remains a person of reference for people with hair loss and challenges conventional views of female beauty.

This series is sponsored by Arima CBD oils which many people have found helpful in alleviating the symptoms of physical pain & anxiety. Visit www.arima.co.uk and use the code aisha10 to receive 10% off on all your orders.

TLC BFRB is the foundation that globally provides support for people affected with BFRBs. There are a number of support groups for the adults directly involved, but you can also find support for children, teenagers, and their parents.

If you are interested, you can find this and more information on www.bfrb.org

Follow Aisha on Instagram: @aisha.uk

Follow Swirl on Instagram: @miss_swirl

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“Mindfulness”

To complete this mini-series, Aisha explores the many ways mindfulness as a tool can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, in both men and women. Aisha chats to Josh Lipscombe (Founder of ‘The Yoga Factory’ in Southend), to discuss the benefits of breathing, meditation and yoga can have on one’s mental health.

Join us in this insightful episode with helpful tips on posture and breathing which is beneficial for mental clarity. Stick around till the end where Josh takes us through a relaxing guided breathing exercise to close off this series!

This series is sponsored by Arima CBD oils which many people have found helpful in alleviating the symptoms of physical pain & anxiety. Visit www.arima.co.uk and use the code aisha10 to receive 10% off on all your orders.

If you need support, CALM's free and anonymous helpline and webchat are open every day, 5pm-midnight. Visit thecalmzone.net for more info.

Follow Aisha on Instagram: @aisha.uk

Josh’s Instagram: @jlipscombe 

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“Gender & Sexuality”

Coming out can be hard enough anyway despite your gender, but for someone from a particular ethnic background held by certain culture values can be a lot harder! Aisha chats to the fabulous non-binary Brit-Asian Drag performance artist, Bolly-illusion as they discuss race and sexuality and how it affects men and their mental health. Join them as they delve deep into labels/ “new terminology”, Bolly’s own coming out story and the inspiration for him to get into Drag. Expect some strong language.

This series is sponsored by Arima CBD oils which many people have found helpful in alleviating the symptoms of physical pain & anxiety. Visit www.arima.co.uk and use the code aisha10 to receive 10% off on all your orders.

If you need support, CALM's free and anonymous helpline and webchat are open every day, 5pm-midnight. Visit thecalmzone.net for more info.

Follow Aisha on Instagram: @aisha.uk

Bolly’s Instagram: @bolly_illusion

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“The Benefits of Floatation Therapy”

For some, slowing down our thoughts and being ‘present’ can be hard especially in our busy lives. As Humans have evolved we’ve become chaotic and our minds can be quite noisy and cluttered. One method is to take a ‘time-out’ of our hectic schedules by sensory deprivation in the form of an hour session in a floatation tank. Aisha’s guest in this episode is Dominic Berry from the Floatworks in Angel, who describes it as “mediation with stabilizers” as he discusses the many health benefits of this method of mindfulness and how it can improve our mental wellbeing as well as many physical symptoms. 

This series is sponsored by Arima CBD oils which many people have found helpful in alleviating the symptoms of physical pain & anxiety. Visit www.arima.co.uk and use the code aisha10 to receive 10% off on all your orders.

If you need support, CALM's free and anonymous helpline and webchat are open every day, 5pm-midnight. Visit thecalmzone.net for more info.

Follow Aisha on Instagram: @aisha.uk

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“Toxic Masculinity”

Aisha is joined by the hilarious “Vom Cruise” from “It’s you funeral” podcast as they both explore the many ways in which toxic masculinity affects men. Stepping away from the ‘Somber’ tone very briefly. This episode is filled with laughter in a very light hearted and comical approach to serious topics, with some funny anecdotes from Vom himself. Expect Strong language throughout! 

This series is sponsored by Arima CBD oils which many people have found helpful in alleviating the symptoms of physical pain & anxiety. Visit www.arima.co.uk and use the code aisha10 to receive 10% off on all your orders.

If you need support, CALM's free and anonymous helpline and webchat are open every day, 5pm-midnight. Visit thecalmzone.net for more info.

Follow Aisha on Instagram: @aisha.uk

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.