The Mic Drop Club

37. #37: Rampant surge in Domestic Violence from COVID-19 Isolation with Kevin Dwyer

I managed to catch up with Kevin using the wonders of technology to bring you this episode of The Mic Drop Club focusing on the worldwide Rampant surge in Domestic Violence from COVID-19 Isolation. We joined forces to raise awareness and support victims of abuse by equipping them with the tools to regain their confidence, pride, self-esteem and ultimately take back control of their lives.
Kevin is a long-time friend and founder of Kevin Dwyer of 1 Inspirational Step that provides Life Coaching, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching and Public Speaking. His journey is truly amazing and shall be covered in future shows.
As we continue to be firmly in the grip of the Corona Virus pandemic Experts are warning of a sharp spike in cases of domestic violence and child abuse.  
 About one in four women and one in seven men have experienced severe physical violence from an intimate partner, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Adriana Mello, a Rio de Janeiro judge specialising in domestic violence reports a rise of 40% or 50% in Domestic Violence, and there was already really big demand.
 
This is the hidden by-product from working at home which many people are currently coming to terms with. This unlike the Corona Virus is a different type of disaster of the humankind – the kind that has its origins in psychosocial factors that include poverty, high expressed emotions, poor education, lack of opportunity, stress, poor mental and physical wellbeing and crime etc.  
Governments around the globe are trying to control the spread of the virus and this has provided fertile ground for abusers to exploit their victims by applying their version of lockdowns – quarantines. With nowhere to go the vulnerable especially children are at increased risk and must be supported.
We discuss the importance of understanding the root of your WHY as it relates to your relationship values, beliefs and principles. This is so important to reframing GOALS needed to break free from the abusive relationship.
 We explore various books, audible books and technology to gain knowledge through other people’s experiences so you can also make the right choices and stay connected to support networks. “That's the thing abusers want, to be isolated at home with their victim and cut them off from any supports”
 As in so many cases of domestic abuse, children are often caught in the middle and can be the focus of abuse, we discuss How you can support and keep them safe. (Always contact the emergency services if you are at risk of abuse!)
 We explore how peoples limiting beliefs can negatively impact on their ability to choose suitable partners.
 We expose the Abuser Achilles heel – their desire to take away your power and control you because that is exactly what they have failed to master within themselves. “Abuse is about power and control,”
Since you’re here...
We officially launch #squeakaloud for anyone that going through or supporting someone that is a victim of abuse. Use the #squeakaloud to show your support and raise awareness across all your social media. We are looking to collaborate with people/organisations and charities to help support victims of abuse.
It is far better to squeak, even if your voice shakes, you shall eventually be heard and get the support you deserve. With enough people squeaking the noise will be so loud it will warrant Government intervention offering better Support Lines, Educational Programmes, Outreach Services, Places for Safety and Stronger custodial sentences for perpetrators of violence.
Plus, so much more.
As you can imagine this is a weighty topic that requires more time and expert input from all sides to do it justice. Kevin and I merely scratched the surface and shall be continuing the series. If you would have been touched by this episode and want to contribute your views or be a guest, then please reach out on the details below.
Thanks, Kevin, for your valued contribution continue to make life Boom!
 
Kevin Contact Details
 
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36. #36: Taking Back Control - Corona Will Not Win!

Welcome to another show, hope you along with your love ones are safe indoors.
As we move into another week confined to our homes, I thought it only fitting to keep you pumped up, focused and inspired. This is a transitional period and some people struggle with change, however this change is like no other as we all have no idea how long this virus outbreak is going to last including how many people it shall be affected. 
So in this shortened show, let me just remind you that you are not alone and share these quick tips for thriving in the home.
Tips
1) Quickly form new habits and routines, if you are used to waking up early for work then continue to do so.
2) Organise your environment so it supports home working
3) Take regular breaks throughout the day
4) Let your family know how they can support you in this process
5) Don't neglect your family
6) Have patience, with peoples movements restricted tempers can flair so its important to give people space. Not every argument is worth the price in winning, remember you will have to live with the loser! 
7) Read if you can, Be Read to (Audio Books) either way focus on learning and reading uplifting books
8) Exercise 
9) Avoid comfort eating
10) Connect with colleagues, friends and family on a regular basis
 
Stay safe out there!
 
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35. #35: Has Corona Virus Destroyed your Goals? Here’s How to Win

Has Corona Virus (COVID-19) Destroyed your Goals? Here’s How to Win
Welcome to another episode of The Mic Drop Club Scrambled Thoughts Session. Were we discuss anything and everything that comes to mind, no script and no hidden agenda, just motivation in its purest form. Free-flowing, raw and spontaneous!
Today we ask the simple question has Corona Virus Destroyed your Goals? Or is it yet another excuse of deferred effort, focus, confidence and lack of belief?There is an opportunity in Chaos if we just remain positive and open to new experiences.
We as always keep it 100% with you, as partners in this digital creation. Together let’s strive to motivate each other, uplift each other to reach heights once perceived out of reach.

34. #34: How to Combat loneliness during Self-Isolation | Coronavirus (COVID-19) with Victoria Slater

 
This podcast we have been fortunate enough to collaborate with Victoria CAMHS Service Manger to shed some clinical light on the things we need to do and to cut through the frenzied hysteria surrounding COVID-19. Many people have never gone through a period of quarantine or self-isolation; however, this is increasingly becoming a reality for millions of people around the world due to the Coronavirus pandemic. 
Self-Isolation presents a great risk to their mental health and wellbeing. Yet could it be an opportunity to reflect - Self Isolation a Gift or a Curse?
We discuss this and so much.
Follow the advice and links below and help keep yourself and others safe, good luck!
When to self-isolate
Stay at home for 7 days if you have either:
a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
a new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly
 
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.
Testing for coronavirus is not needed if you're staying at home.
 
How to avoid Spreading it
 
wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
always wash your hands when you get home or into work
use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
Note:
Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
 
Links 
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51506729  
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
 

33. #33: Marteka Swaby – Enabling the Workforce to Thrive Through Better Health and Wellbeing Support

She is passionate about helping organisations harness the sometimes-latent potential of their employees using bespoke coaching, mentoring approaches to address workforce challenges such as Mental and Physical Health. 
Marteka has over 15 years experience improving emotional wellbeing through coaching, consulting and mentoring. She is an expert in mental health and is curating health & wellbeing programmes for individuals, teams and organisations. She has worked in one of the UK's largest NHS Mental Health Trusts.  And practices as a Psychotherapist, specialising in compulsive & emotional eating disorders.
Marteka is a Mental Health Innovator through her company Benevolent Health specialise in providing expertise in mental health to NHS Trusts, Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authorities and Third Sector both in the public and private sector.
Connect with Marteka
https://benevolenthealth.co.uk/consulting/
 

32. #32: Calvin Niles - Empowerment Coach Enabling Self-Actualisation Through Story Telling, Mindfulness and Heightened Awareness

Calvin discusses and shares insights with practical examples to enable you to self-reflect, factoring in inherent bias to formulate a new objective view of life, events and goals. Calvin’s approach is empathic, and his delivery is masterful as his voice is silky smooth. Not afraid to take the conversation into deep waters, tackling difficult challenges such as forgiveness, poverty mindset and victimhood.  It will become clear in minutes why Calvin has and continues to find success through the constant pursuit for interactive improvement. His methods compliment ‘The 140 Rule’ and heralds new exciting approaches to help you to self-actualise.
This podcast is going to be a classic.
Calvin Niles is a passionate communicator and mindful living coach making a positive impact on the lives of leaders, entrepreneurs, coaches and wider society through his services and products. He combines the power of his experience in public speaking, coaching and business, to help people discover their voice and step into their power. One of his popular services is helping people find and tell their story and boost their personal brand. He helps people mobilise their potential, whether selling from the stage, networking or delivering their message to large audiences. Calvin has worked with hundreds of people from leaders in large corporates to SMEs, and from solopreneurs to charities
I would like to give a big shout out to Brian O’Toole a close of mine, who put me on the path on self-improvement by constantly pushing me to develop my communication skills by attending Toastmasters. This was truly transformative as once I found my voice, it felt like the entire universe opened up for me with countless possibilities – my confidence skyrocketed as I no longer felt restricted by my ability to engage and communicate. It is through Brian that I have been blessed to co-produce with the show with the Calvin Niles the guru of Empowerment Coaching.
Thank you once again Brain!
 
Contact/Social Media
https://calvinniles.com/
Twitter: @calvinclniles
An Unfinished Mosaic: Life Lessons From a New Perspective
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NDR6QPP/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_If1xEbPF0PJA9
Ebook
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-niles-716b9836
 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPtvPvK73_NjlO7wvJ76fng
 
http://www.facebook.com/290702548283342
 
http://instagram.com/calvinniles

31. #31: Buddy Talk – How Men Can Better Support Each Other with Catherine Gamble

This week’s episode Catherine Gamble dear friend, mentor, colleague and RCN professional leads – discusses what needs to be done to enable men to better support other men going through a crisis. Check it out here and on all your favourite podcast platforms.
 
Further update to follow.
 

30. #30: How to Better Support Men Fighting Depression

How to Better Support Men Fighting Depression
 
Welcome to the 30th Mic Drop Club show - todays episode deals with Men coming to terms with depression, how it manifests and what copying strategies are there to help.
Great Insights as ever on this show - lots of powerful personal stories and experiences were shared in the hope of raising awareness of this something hidden, taboo subject that transcends racial, economic and demographics.
 
Thank you all for your support and do get in touch if you would like to be a guest on the show.
 
Don't let depression win!
 
Don't just live life.......
Make Life BOOOOOOOOM!
 

29. #29: How To Make Employee Wellness A Priority Interview Michael Lawrence CEO and Jake Adams COO & Co Founder of WellSpace App

Health & Wellbeing Apps are fast becoming the de facto mode in which we receive and input health information. This demand fuelled by work pressures of being mobile with very little down time.  
In this exclusive interview that took place at the Royal College of Nurses Head Quarters, I had the chance to discuss with Michael Lawrence CEO and COO Jake Adams COO & Co Founder the ‘Wellspace’ App journey from concept to implementation, its target users and its unique enabling featuring to empower individuals to manager their health and wellbeing.  
The location could not have been better as 2020 is the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. 2020 is Florence Nightingale's bicentennial year, designated by World Health Organisation as the first ever global Year of the Nurse and Midwife. Nurses and midwives make up the largest numbers of the NHS workforce.
Wellspace is on a mission to reduce work-related stress, anxiety and wider health issues by using cutting edge, intelligent data to revolutionise health and wellbeing. The Wellspace B2B model works through a cleverly designed smartphone app, an online portal for usable health trends & insights, points & rewards for engagement, face to face behaviour change training, workshops and events over a 12-month subscription. Wellspace’s aim is to reduce absenteeism and presenteeism, increase movement and improve mental and physical health and wellbeing.
 
Thanks to Michael and Jake for sharing their insights and their brilliant App. Check it out!
Info
www.yourwellspace.com
 

28. #28: In The Spotlight with Dexter Simms reveals, How To Achieve Unbridled Success – Part 3 of 3

In the final 3-part series Dexter literally applies the Mortal kombat ‘Finishing Moves’ of Motivation, Inspiration and candid story telling to knock you of your feet!
Almost a year on from our collaborative epic motivation video, we were honoured to be invited to Dexter Sim’s Community Hub for a follow-up conversation. The conversation did not disappoint – the first install available on YouTube 140 rule was similar to Prometheus discovering fire – this time round we aspired to serve you all the elemental elements of motivational, life lessons, storytelling to help inspire you to achieve your goals.  
Dexter Simms is not only a Serial Entrepreneur & CEO of Clothing Brand MULA CAKE he has a philanthropist zeal – converting his shop in Thornton Health into a Community Hub where he offers his business savvy advice for free every Tuesday. His commitment to the community and business expertise has not gone unnoticed. In 2019 Dexter was won the Business of Year for Croydon. 
 
This interview is BIG hence we felt it better to prescribe it in short dosages – so let’s get to it.
 
Links
Www.dextersimms.com 🍰 Mula Cake Hub 7 Bridgestock Parade,Thornton Heath CR7 7HW
www.facebook.com/groups/2578174818873191
#mulacakeclothing