Kind to Your Mind with KNUK

In this episode, Angela Benson chats to one of our colleagues and their line managers about their own experience with domestic abuse. Tune in to learn about her journey, the support available and how it was managed within the workplace.    Trigger warning: in this episode, we discuss domestic abuse.

If you need help or are worried that a friend, neighbour or loved one is a victim of domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline for free and confidential advice, 24 hours a day on 0808 2000 247. 

If you have been affected by any topics discussed in the podcast, KN colleagues can seek advice from KNUK's free, confidential WeCare service on 0208 068 0035. 

In this episode, Alison Griffiths is joined by Dena Lawler to chat about the menopause, their journey so far and opening up the conversation on this across the organisation. 

Here at Kuehne+Nagel UK we're at the beginning of our journey to become a menopause friendly workplace, with Alison and Dena leading the way and building awareness amongst our colleagues.  

In this episode, Alison Griffiths chats to Graham Chesterton, Customer Care Supervisor, about his struggles with self harm and thoughts of death. Tune in to learn about his journey over the years and how he reached out to get the support he needed and the coping strategies he now turns to.   Trigger warning: in this episode, we mention acts of self harm and thoughts of death.  If you have been affected by any topics discussed in the podcast, you can seek advice from KNUK's free, confidential WeCare service on 0208 068 0035.

In this episode, Joanna chats to Senior Customer Care Specialist Emma Latham about struggling with her mental health, including how she managed to reach out for help and the importance of being brave and speaking up.   Trigger warning: in this episode, we briefly mention thoughts of death.  If you have been affected by any topics discussed in the podcast, you can seek advice from KNUK's free, confidential WeCare service on 0208 068 0035.

In this episode, Joanna talks to Security Risk Management Graduate Rob Stevens about his experiences with mental health, how sport and the community it created helped him recover, and a young person's approach to wellbeing.

Trigger warning: in this episode, we speak about eating disorders in detail, including mentioning weights and calorie counts. If you think this may impact your mental health, please don't listen to this episode. 

You can find support for eating disorders via the UK's Eating Disorder charity, Beat (https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/) or seek advice from KNUK's free, confidential WeCare service on 0208 068 0035.

This passionate episode is brimming with insightful tips and advice from our partners, Rugby League World Cup (RLWC), about the importance of Mental Fitness.

Join our National Sales Coach, Phil O'Connor, as he talks to our guest speakers from the RLWC, Jodie Cunningham and Robbie Hunter-Paul. Hear about their roles in supporting the RLWC's activity in mental wellbeing for not only those involved in the tournament but the local communities too - and what you can do to boost yours. 

Our Risk Manager in Government and Defence, Helen Gordon, joins Faith to chat about her hidden illness and how she manages this in the workplace. 

Helen talks about the impact ME has had in both a personal and professional capacity and puts a spotlight on the importance of colleague understanding.

Join Alex as she speaks to fellow colleague Charlie Leake and Mike Williams from our KN Kids Club on the topic of getting out and learning in nature as well as touching on the role social media plays in our lives.

Join Alex as she speaks to Jamil (Jay) Ahmed from our Sales Team.

Listen to them chat about helping others, whether that is through volunteering or the simple act of reaching out to others and the little things that can make a big difference!

UK Commercial Bid Manager Angela Benson, who chairs Chester Women's Aid, talks to us about a challenging topic, domestic abuse. She covers what it is, why we're talking about it as an employer, and some support resources. 

While we try to talk sensitively about the topic, please be aware that this may be triggering for those who have experienced domestic abuse.

For free domestic abuse support, call 0808 2000 247. If you are in immediate danger, please call 999. Lockdown rules do not apply in situations of domestic abuse. If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, you can also ask for ‘ANI’ in a participating pharmacy.

The resources Angela mentions are:

• Freephone domestic abuse helpline 
• The BrightSky app
• ManKind, for male victims of domestic abuse