The Happy Hour – Détails, épisodes et analyse

With a good dose of great music, random chat, and great interviews, it’s time for the latest episode of the Happy Hour.
And this week, Paulina browses the RNIB Library shelves for some Self-Help titles, Allan hears how preparations for the IBSA World Games are getting on, and Amelia finds out how RAMPD (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) are helping to connect and empower disabled people working in music.
The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am.

Alternatively find full episodes on our website: The Happy Hour - RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB

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Time to boost your wellbeing, with some great music, even greater interviews and lots of random chat. And this week, well it’s a bit summer and food themed as Claire gets inspired for a new sea-side based job!
Plus, Paulina heads over to a Goalball session, Lynne Livingstone tells us what’s new in the RNIB Library, and Amelia chats food blogging and social media consultancy with Mel Tyson.

The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am.

Alternatively find full episodes on our website: The Happy Hour - RNIB Connect Radio | RNIB

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Time for a shot of happiness with the Happy Hour Show.
And this week, Claire and Paulina are here to chat all things happiness and wellbeing, play you great music, and even share a unique Easter tradition that involves water balloons. 
But first up, David spoke with RNIB Kiltwalk Ambassador Shona Black about her preparations for the event and how you can get involved.  

Paulina chats with influencer, disability advocate and also qualified counsellor, Yahya Pandor, about how getting support could change our lives.
And finally, Amelia talks with RNIB Connect Voices member Karen about getting back into dating after divorce and sight loss.

Find out more about Insight Counselling here: https://insight-counselling.org or follow Yahya @yahyapandor94 on Instagram, @yahyapandor on twitter and @Theblindcounsellor on TikTok.

To join RNIB's Connect Voices online group email involvement@rnib.org.uk and a member of the team will send you an invite.

The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am.

Image shows Yahya looking very dapper. He's dressed in a dark suit with a contrasting wide check pattern, a smart white shirt and a bright bowtie. He's looking off to the side, had tinted glasses on and is adjusting the cuffs in his shirt.

A round of applause and a big hip-hip-hooray for our new host!
Yes, disability advocate and content creator Claire Sisk is joining Paulina on the Happy Hour.
Together, they will continue to bring you that much needed weekly dose of music and chat about all things happiness and wellbeing.
And this week, Amelia talks to a blind bride to be, Angharad, about the ups and downs of planning a wedding.

Robert talks to Professor Richard Wiseman about fear, magic and smiling.

And finally, David catches up with VI Personal Trainer Chris Fair to hear about his sight loss, his CrossFit journey and an upcoming documentary.

The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am.

Image shows a lovely sunny day, with the sun beaming down over a green open field and some clouds lazily gliding across the sky.

Happy Hour is here for your weekly mix of music and chat around mindfulness, wellbeing and keeping happy.
And this week we have a very happy announcement as Paulina speaks with Happy Hour’s new host, disability activist and content creator, Claire Sisk! 

Yes, you heard us right, our little on-air family is growing! 

Hywel hears about the Dragons VI Rugby sessions in Wales.

And finally, David hears about goalball, VI tennis and tandem cycling opportunities in Glasgow.

To find out more information about the Dragons VI Rugby sessions, contact Inclusion Officer Karen Burgess via email at karen.burgess@dragonsrugby.wales

Follow Claire on @canseecantsee on twitter and 'Can See Can't See' on Facebook and Instagram.

The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am.

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Time for your weekly dose of happiness and wellbeing with the Happy Hour.
And this week, Paulina hears some gardening tips for spring time from Julia Smith at charity Thrive.

Amelia catches up with blind comedian Cubby to hear what he’s up to these days.
And finally, Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion returns with some things to listen out for in nature over the coming month. Now bat calls are usually hard to hear, but there is one that our human ears can pick up in the evening!

For more tips from Thrive visit: Get gardening - Thrive

For more about Andy's work and to get in touch with him visit: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org)

Sounds: 'Dawn Chorus' by sean.townsend via freesound.org (Freesound - "Dawn Chorus.mp3" by sean.townsend)

The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am.

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Time to chat all things happiness and wellbeing as we bring you the latest episode of the Happy Hour.
And this week, Hywel hears about Blind Baseball in Wales.

Paulina chats with author, motivational speaker, and ex-broadcaster, Blazin’ Blake Lindsay about his new book ‘Overcoming Obstacles & Getting Extraordinary Results.’
And finally, and a 2 in 1 recommendation as Kris reviews a book that’s just been adapted for our home screens.

Follow he Blind Baseball Wales team on twitter @b4bcymru or get in touch via email: blindbaseballwales@gmail.com

More about Blake Lindsay on his website: Professional Speaker (blakelindsay.com)

Get access to free Talking Books here: Home - Reading Services (rnib.org.uk)

The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am.

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Time for the latest episode of the Happy Hour as we chat happiness, wellbeing and looking after our minds and our bodies.
And this week Paulina chats with Deborah Rosen about her passion for music and the challenges she has come across over the years. 

Amelia learned about Kat’s experiences of sight loss and eating disorder recovery and talked to a clinical advisor about the support that’s available for those struggling with an eating disorder in the UK. 

And finally, Toby Davey caught up with Britain’s most decorated winter Paralympian, visually impaired skier Menna Fitzpatrick after her latest success at 2023 Para Alpine Worlds.

If you are struggling with an eating disorder and need some support from Beat call 0808 801 0677 or visit: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am.

Image shows Beat charity's logo. Three overlapping circles, a red ne, an orange one and a light blue one. They change colours as they overlap to an aubergine and bright purple. Beat is written in the centre in bold white letters, with 'Eating disorders' written underneath, also in white. 

Happy Hour is here for your weekly mix of music and chat around mindfulness, wellbeing and keeping happy.
And this week Paulina hears from Scott Racine how his grandma inspired his passion for cooking and how he adapted his kitchen throughout his sight loss.

Allan speaks with Ian Isham from British Blind Sports about some upcoming sport events.

Paulina takes a look at some national holidays for March as well as some happy Spring facts, as it's just around the corner!

And finally, Scott returns to share his favourite recipe, his grandma’s oatmeal mounds!
Find out more about British Blind sport here: Home - British Blind Sport

Scott’s Oatmeal Mounds recipe:

1 cup of butter (125 g)
1 cup of brown sugar
1 tsb baking soda
1/3-1/4 hot water
2 cups of flour
2 cups of rolled oats of your choice
Optional: raisins, chocolate chips, or cinnamon.

Blend cup of melted butter together with brown sugar. You can do that with a wooden spoon.

Dissolve baking soda in hot water and add to your butter/sugar mix.

Add flour and rolled oats gradually to the bowl.

Once you get a sticky dough, use a big cereal spoon to make about 16 round cookies on a baking pan. Feel free to leave as is or press down to flatten them.
Bake at 350° F/180°C for 10 - 18 minutes depending on preference.

Enjoy your delicious breakfast oatmeal mounds with a hot cup of tea, coffee or a cold glass of milk!

The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am.

Image shows Scott smiling and holding up a plate of his delicious breakfast cookies.

Happy Hour is here to chat all things mindfulness, wellbeing and keeping happy!
And this week Amelia hears how England and Wales Blind Golf are helping blind and partially sighted people get into the swing of the game.

David chats with disability advocate and counsellor Yahya Pandor about the importance of loving yourself first.

And finally, Andy Shipley from Natural Inclusion joins us with things to listen out for this month on Sensory Reflections.

More about golfing opportunities here: England & Wales Blind Golf - Registered UK Charity (ewblindgolf.co.uk)

Follow Yahya on twitter @yahyapandor

You can find out more about Andy's work here: Nature Connection And Sensory Immersion | Natural Inclusion (natural-inclusion.org)

The Happy Hour Podcast is our trimmed down version of this hour-long show, so if you'd like to listen to the full show with all the amazing songs featured, catch a new episode of the Happy Hour on RNIB Connect Radio Mondays at 1 PM, with a repeat Thursday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 am.

Image shows a man and a woman at a sunny golf course. Their backs are turned to us and they are walking away, hand in hand. The man is carrying a golf club in his right hand.