Highlights include Nativities (general), Lise's croaky voice, Stollen, Fireman Adam's hell of a week, the wonderful Bad Cabaret and next level Raffling,

The talking point is what it means to be kind to oneself and there's much discussion around this fascinating issue.

It's a bumper episode packed with warm banter and good humour. The gang are glad to be back into the swing of things.

Hot on the heels of our last episode in May the BadCo crew are BACK with a new season baby!

With a new schedule and a new location the gang are in the studio with a reassuringly old school return, talking about what they know best. The power of exercise to heal, what's to be gained from therapy and the joy of sharing a conversation with friends.

There will be more regular and frequent episodes as we move into 2025 so keep your eyes peeled. The next one will be along soon!

See you there!

In which our heroes focus on Lise's herculean task of completing a 75km walk along the notoriously unfriendly terrain of the Jurassic Coast with her friend Leyla.

In this inspiring episode other subjects covered included walking up Gold Hill (that Hovis Advert) in Shaftesbury 65 times one after another; A new direction for the Brave and Determined Company (clue, it's hot, wet, and not tea); Seeing the Northern Lights in Dorset. Possibly. Also, Meeting Dr George from Masterchef.

All this and more from the winsome threesome. Long may they reign!

In this episode the gang talk about what they've been up to recently (including some very impressive fundraising activity from others), how it all started for BADCO and an outline of the therapeutic use of something called the Cycle of Change. There's a full set of high quality rants and they look forward to what promises to be an epic Summer Ball, tickets for which sold out in no time at all...

This episode sees our intrepid trio discussing money and its impact on mental health. There's an important announcement about this years Badco Summer Ball, some excellent rants and the promise of more frequent podcast episodes later in the year.

Producer David brings breakfast, showcasing the many delights of the North Staffordshire Oatcake. Might this be the start of a new podcast trend?

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Everything Christmas is up for grabs in this episode as the team grapple with celebrating well, staying sober, dealing with grief during happy times and crucially, the correct way to use your fog lights when it's actually foggy. Contains occasional Anglo Saxon language and possible Christmas spoilers, so maybe not one for the youngsters.

In which the team attend many wonderful events, report on the work of numerous excellent supporters raising thousands of pounds for BadCo and discuss the vexed issue of personal boundaries, and why they're so important for the maintenance of good mental health.

New Feature! Book recommendations. This week the team mention:

Boundaries, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454

Start with Why by Simon Sinek

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/0241958229/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36IOZBF7MYB41&keywords=simon+sinek+starts+with+why&qid=1698614396&s=books&sprefix=simon+sinek+start+with+why%2Cstripbooks%2C116&sr=1-1

A snappy 59 minutes this week, discussing what everyone's been up to, other people's mammoth efforts on the charity's behalf, and the singular value that working with a good counsellor can have.Other topics, as so often, include the fundamental importance of olives, the thrill of helicopter delivery and Lise's spectacular singing skills. A barnstormer!