Series One

Compassionate Self-Care and Self-Healing

For people in their Third Age, with a special focus for people who may have difficulty getting around. This series gives simple, tried-and-tested, nice-and-easy ways to help stay calm in times of distress. These ‘talk throughs’ take you step-by step to greater calm. They can be done sitting, or in bed, though, most importantly, they are enjoyable!

Let’s Start!

‘Let’s Start’ tells you a little about the three, and free, podcast audios in the series in Compassionate Self-Care series.

Breathe Easy, My Friends!

When we get agitated, our breathing speeds up. If we can calm our breath, we can calm ourselves. This tried and tested, nice-and-easy way is ideal for stressful times; it’s actually ideal for calm times as well! Find out for yourself…start listening!

Making sense!

Make inner-contact with your five senses with a closeness you might never have done before…

Great Auntie Bertha and the Advanced Driving Test

This is a surprise bonus podcast with a couple of enjoyable ways of staying focused, and staying focused helps staying calm, of course!

Humour is hope

Christine Allan, 74, from Vancouver Island, tells of her life’s often-tragic journey, and offers sincere Words of Wisdom.

Series Two

Words of Comfort

Hear ‘Words of Comfort’ from individuals in their Third Age from all over the world. These five podcasts aim to show how others cope with stress; these interviews were initiated because of Covid, though their advice, gained from times of stress in their own lives, can apply to all stressful situations. These are edited audios of video interviews; these are catalogued with links below.

Me Because of You

American sculptor Varda Yoran, 90, from Brooklyn, tells of the multi-national influences in her work and how she copes with difficult times.

A Flower has Fallen into the Water

Local spiritual activist Veronica Downey, 79, from Dorset, UK, tells of her life in Africa, and coping with tragedy.

Life…this Amazing Machine

Self-taught guitarist Colin Crawford, 70, from Vancouver Island, tells how he ended up in Canada, via the UK, though he was born in Burma. Colin offers a ‘Song of Comfort’.

Little Moments of Silence

Retired cleric Julian Sullivan, 70, from Sheffield, UK, tells of his spiritual journey through life, and the healing influence of silence.

Humour is hope

Christine Allan, 74, from Vancouver Island, tells of her life’s often-tragic journey, and offers sincere Words of Wisdom.