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In episode 7 we talk about talking therapy. Talking therapies are treatments which involve talking to a trained professional about thoughts, feelings or behaviour. We’ll be asking the questions:What is talking therapy?When should talking therapy be considered?How can it work?Are there any misconceptions about talking therapy? As a non-therapist, can I still help? You can find out more via the pdf:https://www.mind.org.uk/media-a/2896/talking-therapy-and-counselling-2018.pdfIn Ray of Sunshine, we talk about research into Earworms (songs that get stuck in your head) and what your brain is actually doing when you hear them. This leads on to research into music therapy to treat memory loss and dementia. You can read the full article via the link below: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/that-song-is-stuck-in-your-head-but-its-helping-you-to-remember/In Bitesize, we talk about UK Tang Soo Do Federation Basic Principle no. 2 - Obedience to Parents and Elders. If you enjoy the show, you can show your support in many ways: leave a review - or just tell your friends about it! Thank you. 

In episode 7 we're going to be talking about - well - talking! We will be exploring with our guest a little bit about talking therapy. Talking therapies are treatments which involve talking to a trained professional about thoughts, feelings or behaviour. We'll be asking the questions:What is talking therapy?When should talking therapy be considered?How can it work?Are there any misconceptions about talking therapy? As a non-therapist, can I still help? The show will be broadcast live on Monday 21st June 7pm GMT on Twitch, Youtube and Facebook if you want to get involved in the conversation!Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

This episode we’re joined by Adam Salih Khidir. Contents:Welcome to the guest.We get to know Adam and his current interests, studies, reading, computing and photography.  Let’s Get Serious We talk about Mind, the Mental Health Charity’s “Mental Health and Physical Activity Toolkit”. You can find a link to the toolkit here: >>> LINK <<<The e-learning course “Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity” mentioned in this section can be found here:>>> LINK <<< Ray of Sunshine We share some happy news from our listeners a nd also regarding the “Grow your own with Lindas” Initiative funded by Paul McCartney.  BitesizeWe talk about the 1st Basic Principle of Tang Soo Do – Loyalty to Queen and Country.Give it a GoWe’re talking about photography, earbuds and trance music in this episode!Sharing the Love The Plugs  ·      Tang Soo Do www.uktsdf.org.uk·      For the Tang Soo Do in the United States www.pksa.com·      Western Chan Fellowship  www.westernchanfellowship.org  Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

A much needed update to the original teaser!!Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

In Episode 5, we'll be talking with our guest about the Mind "Mental Health and Physical Activity Toolkit" This looks like a great resource and very useful for anybody either interested in how physical activity might be beneficial for their mental health, and also for any coaches and trainers interested in how they can improve their classes in order to provide better care and a more fruitful experience for people who may have mental health problems. >>>Link to the toolkit<<<If you'd like to offer any information, opinions or experiences - we'd love to hear them!Episode 5 will air on Monday 7th June at 7pm GMT.Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

We get to know Ian and listen in awe, as he tells us how he manages to juggle his work life balance and keep himself in a healthy state whilst starting new business ventures, home schooling and keeping himself fit and healthy! We talk about the problems that have been associated with Remote Therapy in the Mind report "Trying to Connect", which talks about the pros and cons of therapy delivered over the phone or via video call. We discuss some of the useful statistics that have come to light over the commonness of mental health issues, and also how we can look at removing the stigma of talking about a mental health problem. We discuss saving swans in a Ray of Sunshine!We share the first bitesize article on the Basic Principles in Martial Arts. We suggest some new things to try in Give it a Go, including fishing, and growing tomatoes!And finally, as always, we share our love with the community. If you want to know more about Ian's endeavours or get in touch, you can visit www.thestrategysmith.com to learn more!If you would like to get in touch with myself please visit 8ernal5pring.com and either click on the button to email, or click the buttons at the top to visit any of the social media links currently available. Tang Soo, and Peace Out!Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

This episode is a bit of an appeal to get involved. If you want to share anything at all about anything that is mentioned on this show - even just give a shout out. Please feel more than welcome in sending an email or message to Eternal Spring via the website, or any of the social media platforms and you could appear on the show! Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

It's great to be back! The opening is a short roundup of how the show is evolving, and a plea for YOU, the listener, to help build this community by sharing the podcast, sharing the links of the live show, and getting involved by sending in your comments and emails. Much Love!Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

#7 Hope with School Mental Health Education? If you would like to watch the podcast you can go to www.8ernal5pring.com and go click on the podcast menu to find the relevant show! If you would like to get involved in the conversation, you can do so by either:Liking the facebook page and joining the group on www.facebook.com/8ernal5pringFollowing us on twitter www.twitter.com/8ernal5pringFollowing us on Instagram www.instagram.com/8ernal5pringEmailing us on info@8ernal5pring.comFollowing us on twitch on www.twitch.tv/8ernal5pringVisiting our website www.8ernal5pring.com Episode 7 Contents (times are for the podcast; this will differ slightly on the video due to editing.) Joke of the WeekSorry, not sorry What’s Happening?We talk about Dr Alex George calling for the government to introduce better mental health education in schools.  Words of EncouragementFirst impressions on the book entitled “This book could help” and it is written by Rotomi AkinseteThe Amazon link to this is https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1789291313/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_XZ9lFb8FJS3FM Sharing the Curiosity. No studying this time but I share what fascinates me most in my studies of Martial Arts, Meditation, Mental Health, and how it could all link together.  Sharing the LoveLetters of appreciation, encouragement and thanksgiving to and from our Community Letting our Hair DownThe last few weeks I’ve been enjoying a much needed two week holiday, and also mostly playing Skyrim and Elder Scrolls Online for my R&R time.  Find Out More!If you like the sound of what I do and want to learn more:You can find your local UK Tang Soo Do class viawww.uktsdf.org.ukFor the Tang Soo Do in the United Stateswww.pksa.comThe link to the Western Chan Fellowshipwww.westernchanfellowship.org A few words about Mind, the mental health charityIf you’d like to make a donation to Mind, you can do that by clicking on the ‘donate’ button, underneath the featured Mind video on the website www.8ernal5pring.com. Your name (if submitted) will also feature on the next Wednesday live show! Please note Eternal Spring is independent to, and is not endorsed by Mind. Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

This is the first live recorded version of the podcast. If you would like to watch the podcast you can go to www.8ernal5pring.com and go click on the podcast menu to find the relevant show! If you would like to get involved in the conversation, you can do so by either:Liking the facebook page and joining the group on www.facebook.com/8ernal5pringFollowing us on twitter @8ernal5pringFollowing us on Instagram @8ernal5pringEmailing us on info@8ernal5pring.comFollowing us on twitch on www.twitch.tv/8ernal5pringVisiting our website www.8ernal5pring.com Episode 6 Contents (times are for the podcast; this will differ slightly on the video due to editing.) 5:30 – Joke of the WeekSorry, not sorry 8:03 – Letters from listenersWe got one letter from an anonymous sender regarding how COVID19 is affecting mental health, not just in relation to the disease, but also, it’s knock-on effects, such as unemployment.  15:09 – News and Current EventsStory 1 – 10th September was World Suicide Prevention Day. We look at how we can address this and also look at the advice from the International Association for Suicide Prevention in relation to how we can be of support and benefit for those who may be suffering. If you would like to find out more you can visit www.iasp.info 22:47 – News and Current EventsStory 2 – A little bit of an update for what’s in store for the future of the Eternal Spring Site.If you would like to find out more visit www.8ernal5pring.com to get the latest updates.  35:18 – Words of EncouragementTalking about two books I’ve recently purchased. The first book is titled “This book could help” and it is written by Rotomi AkinseteThe Amazon link to this is https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1789291313/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_XZ9lFb8FJS3FMThe second book is a Mood Tracker Journal called “I’ve Got This” which I’m really excited about starting to use. And the Amazon link for this is https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1089982682/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_r29lFbFXTF6X9 49:58 – Sharing the LoveLetters of appreciation, encouragement and thanksgiving to and from our Community 52:40 – Letting our Hair DownThe last few weeks I’ve been enjoying a much needed two week holiday, and also mostly playing Skyrim and Elder Scrolls Online for my R&R time.  54:42 – The Plugs!If you like the sound of what I do and want to learn more:You can find your local UK Tang Soo Do class viawww.uktsdf.org.ukFor the Tang Soo Do in the United Stateswww.pksa.comThe link to the Western Chan Fellowshipwww.westernchanfellowship.org 1:00:21 – A few words about Mind, the mental health charityIf you’d like to make a donation to Mind, you can do that by clicking on the ‘donate’ button, underneath the featured Mind video on the website Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

#5 John Hume, Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and a Brief History and Introduction to Tang Soo Do If you would like to get involved in the conversation, you can do so by either:Liking the facebook page and joining the group on www.facebook.com/8ernal5pringFollowing us on twitter @8ernal5pringFollowing us on Instagram @8ernal5pringEmailing us on info@8ernal5pring.comFollowing us on twitch on www.twitch.tv/8ernal5pringVisiting our new website www.8ernal5pring.com Episode 5 Contents. 2:41 – Joke of the WeekSorry, not sorry 5:27 – News and Current EventsStory 1 – For this episode following the loss of Nobel Peace Prize winner, John Hume, who was one of the key figures involved in the Northern Ireland Peace Process.   10:15 – News and Current EventsStory 2 – August 6th 2020 will mark the 75th Anniversary of the first atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, with Nagasaki being bombed on the 9th August 1945. And so, I dedicate this portion of the podcast to ensuring that we continue to remember the events surrounding these bombings, as the survivors are now entering old age, and there is concerns that the events surrounding this time are forgotten. 26:28 – Words of EncouragementTalking about two books I’ve recently purchased. The first book is titled “This book could help” and it is written by Rotomi AkinseteThe Amazon link to this is https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1789291313/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_XZ9lFb8FJS3FMThe second book is a Mood Tracker Journal called “I’ve Got This” which I’m really excited about starting to use. And the Amazon link for this is https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1089982682/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_r29lFbFXTF6X9  36:08 – Sharing the KnowledgeHere I give brief history to the Korean Martial Art, Tang Soo Do, and the Moo Duk Kwan, which was founded by Grand Master Hwang Kee. 50:03 – Sharing the LoveLetters of appreciation, encouragement and thanksgiving to and from our Community 55:04 – Letting our Hair DownFirst Experiences with Elder Scrolls Online and the Loreseeker Community! 58:00 – The Plugs!If you like the sound of what I do and want to learn more:You can find your local UK Tang Soo Do class viawww.uktsdf.org.ukFor the Tang Soo Do in the United Stateswww.pksa.comThe link to the Western Chan Fellowshipwww.westernchanfellowship.org 1:00:37 – A few words about Mind, the mental health charityIf you’d like to make a donation to Mind, you can do that by clicking on the ‘donate’ button, underneath the featured Mind video on the website www.8ernal5pring.com 1:02:50 – The Outro!Thank you all so much for listening. Don’t forget to join the group linked from the Facebook page, and get involved in the community! Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

A bonus episode to run alongside Episode 4. Here I've extracted the instructional audio from the episode and added a 10 minute timer with a bell so you can sit and practice an introduction to meditation whilst the podcast is playing. Just intended as a rough introduction to get you started, and then maybe when your ready to try on your own without the podcast you can add more time!Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

#4 John Lewis, Captain Sir Tom, and an Introduction to Meditation If you would like to get involved in the conversation, you can do so by either:Liking the facebook page and joining the group on www.facebook.com/8ernal5pringFollowing us on twitter @8ernal5pringFollowing us on Instagram @8ernal5pringEmailing us on info@8ernal5pring.comFollowing us on twitch on www.twitch.tv/8ernal5pringVisiting our new website www.8ernal5pring.com Episode 4 Contents. 2:47 – Joke of the WeekSorry, not sorry 5:27 – News and Current EventsStory 1 – For this episode following the loss of Civil Rights Champion, John Lewis, I learned a bit about his life and share it with you.  21:44 – News and Current EventsStory 2 – I talk about the happy news about Captian Sir Tom obtaining his knighthood from the Queen at 100 years of age, and a little bit about the huge achievement of raising over £32 million for charity.   25:40 – Words of EncouragementA little bit about noticing the signs of burnout, and also appreciating that even instructors with many years’ experience can also experience this. Also, when we look to our instructor for an example, we should appreciate the time served, and how they have managed to keep going, despite hitting inevitable difficulties along the way.  29:00 – Sharing the KnowledgeHere I give an introduction to meditation. Keep an eye on Episode 5, which will be the bonus episode alongside this one, which you can use as a 15 minute guided meditation.  50:33 – Sharing the LoveLetters of appreciation, encouragement and thanksgiving to and from our Community 53:24 – Letting our Hair DownI will be playing Elder Scrolls Online very soon on PS4 EU, honest!Also I’ve been learning about Twitch and how I can share my chill time.  55:20 – The Plugs!If you like the sound of what I do and want to learn more:You can find your local UK Tang Soo Do class viawww.uktsdf.org.ukFor the Tang Soo Do in the United Stateswww.pksa.comThe link to the Western Chan Fellowshipwww.westernchanfellowship.org 57:40 – A few words about Mind, the mental health charityIf you’d like to make a donation to Mind, you can do that by clicking on the ‘donate’ button, underneath the featured Mind video on the website www.8ernal5pring.com 59:50 – The Outro!Thank you all so much for listening. Don’t forget to join the group linked from the Facebook page, and get involved in the community! Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

A short update on the progress of all things Eternal Spring!We now have a website that has gone live! Check out www.8ernal5pring.com for more information.Updates will be added, including sections and pages dedicated to Tang Soo Do, Traditional Martial Arts, Chan Meditation, Mental Health and Community Links.Choose the Outro has been abandoned due to complications with copyright infringement, and so there will be a new section in it's place calledGo #Live! with Eternal Spring!Every time we hit the JustGiving target for Mind, the mental health charity, I will do a Live, 1 hour broadcast where anything can happen! Details will be posted on the website of when and where the show will be broadcast as soon as I have got everything organised. Once again thank you all so much for your support and donations, it makes a massive difference to people's lives. If you would like to find out more about Tang Soo Do, visit www.uktsdf.org.ukFor Tang Soo Do in the USA, visit www.pksa.comand for the Western Chan Fellowship visit www.westernchanfellowship.orgVisit the website or the facebook page on www.facebook.com/8ernal5pringFollow us on Instagram @8ernal5pringFollow us on Twitter @8ernal5pringFollow us on Twitch www.twitch.tv/8ernal5pringAnd once again, our website:www.8ernal5pring.comHey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

Today I’m joined by my much better half – Rebecca Wells!Rebecca works for the North East Ambulance Service, and also practices Chen Style Tai Chi. She is a keen painter and is also teaching herself to juggle!! If you would like to get involved in the conversation, you can do so by either:Liking the facebook page and joining the group on www.facebook.com/8ernal5pringFollowing us on twitter @8ernal5pringFollowing us on Instagram @8ernal5pringEmailing us on info@8ernal5pring.comFollowing us on twitch on www.twitch.tv/8ernal5pring Episode 2 Contents. 1:23 – Introductions2:57 – Joke of the Week4:05 – Email and Messages from our listeners 6:54 – Interview with the Guest Co-HostRebecca works for NEAS, the North East Ambulance Service, and she talks to us about how she got into her job, its rewards and also how the COVID virus has affected her role. We talk about her experience in her previous role working for a supermarket chain and making the leap into a totally different role. We also talk about her Tai Chi practice and her journey to meeting Grand Master Chen Zheng Li and training with Grand Master Liming Yue. 31:48 – News and Current EventsStory 1 – As Mississippi drops the Confederate Battle Emblem from its flag, and we see statues taken down, we discuss this story and the need for connection. I talk about the death of George Floyd and investigate what traits and delusions must be in place to bring a man to have such disregard for another man’s welfare. We also look into the need to continue to bring down the social barriers of prejudice and in-group/out-group trends.  38:12 – News and Current EventsStory 2 – Acts of Kindness are good for you! Scientists investigate our innate capacity for kindness, and how kindness can actually improve our own mental and physical health and wellbeing.  52:59 – Words of EncouragementHow can we start adding small bits to our daily habits so we can build a solid practice regimen to keep our bodies and minds in shape? 1:00:15 – Sharing the KnowledgeThe Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. Please note this is just my own (albeit confused) take on it. 1:21:17 – Sharing the LoveLetters of appreciation, encouragement and thanksgiving to and from our Community 1:31:42 – Letting our Hair DownRebecca talks about her other passion which is Painting, with a little bit of random Juggling thrown in! 1:38:38 – The Plugs!Where can you find out more about or get in touch with our Guest Co-Hosts or myself?You can find out about the Shen Tai Chi Academy on https://www.shentaichiacademy.co.ukYou can find out about the Tai Chi Centre and Grand Master Liming Yue athttps://taichicentre.comIf you like the sound of what I do and want to learn more:You can find your local UK Tang Soo Do class viawww.uktsdf.org.ukFor the Tang Soo Do in the United Stateswww.pksa.comThe link to the Western Chan Fellowshipwww.westernchanfellowship.org1:41:19 – A few words about Mind, the mental health charityIf you’d like to make a donation to Mind, please go Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!

#1 The Pilot Episode! No Guest Co-Hosts today as it’s the first ever episode so I’m flying solo!If you would like to get involved in the conversation, you can do so by either:Liking the facebook page and joining the group on www.facebook.com/8ernal5pringFollowing us on twitter @8ernal5pringFollowing us on Instagram @8ernal5pringEmailing us on info@8ernal5pring.comFollowing us on twitch on www.twitch.tv/8ernal5pring  Episode 1 Contents. 2:00 – Intoductions – About me. A little bit about myself 7:09 – Joke of the WeekSorry, not sorry 8:09 – Email and Messages from our listeners Poor Sedgefield!Shout outs to new members of the group.  14:25 – News and Current EventsStory 1 – NHS and the effect COVID has had on mental health of NHS staff 27:34 – News and Current EventsStory 2 – Talk about an interview with Dalai Lama 35:39 – Interview with the Guest Co-HostNo co-host this episode so for the first pilot episode this is just a little bit more about me.  49:03 – Words of EncouragementGetting back into training after having a bit of time off 57:32 – Sharing the KnowledgeTalk about the song of the Ship Sam Seh (The thirteen influences) with some fun facts! 1:10:20 – Sharing the LoveLetters of appreciation, encouragement and thanks giving to and from our Community 1:12:50 – Letting our Hair DownWhat are we doing in our spare time to relax? 1:15:56 – The Plugs!Where can you find out more about or get in touch with our Guest Co-Hosts or myself?You can find your local UK Tang Soo Do class via www.uktsdf.org.ukThe link to the Western Chan Fellowshipwww.westernchanfellowship.org 1:18:20 – Next time on Eternal SpringIf you’d like to be on the show – drop me a message on the facebook page! 1:18:45 – A few words about Mind, the mental health charityIf you’d like to make a donation to Mind, you can do that by clicking on the ‘donate’ button on the post that’s pinned to the top of the facebook page on www.facebook.com/8ernal5pring 1:21:22 – The Outro!Thank you all so much for listening. Don’t forget to join the group linked from the Facebook page, and get involved in the community!Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to Eternal Spring Podcast. Just a heads up. We haven't finished - we've moved!Search for "Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon" and you'll find the continuation of the shows over there!Or visit chattygeekhiddendragon.com and catch up with us over there!