SOFEA SESSIONS is a podcast focused on inspiring people through sharing lived experience of mental health and wellbeing. Delivered to you by SOFEA charity, SOFEA SESSIONS is a platform that empowers people to talk, to reduce stigma, help people relate to the episodes and feel less alone in their issues, in the hope that listeners and guest speakers can deepen the connections to themselves and their communities.
Episode 18: Music and Mental Health with Chris Alderson
In today's brand new episode, Chris Alderson (SOFEA's marketing and content assistant) has come on to share his story about how music has positively affected his mental health. Chris joined SOFEA initially as a volunteer following a challenging relationship breakdown; where he struggled with his mental health and was out of employment for 3 years. Now, Chris is working at SOFEA not only in the media department, but facilitating music sessions for the young people. Chris takes us through his journey of how at some of his darkest moments, music filled the void and became a moral compass that helped him interpret the world.
email us at wellbeing@sofea.uk.com
Chris' music recommendations: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1co4F2pPNH8JjTutZkmgSm?si=3BZ8Wy5OQ1-89oOhUnGZRw
16 Apr 2025
Episode 17: Finding confidence, connection and a career - Jake's story.
In today's brand new episode we follow Jake's journey through SOFEA—starting out as a student, building confidence, forming real connections, and eventually stepping into employment. It’s a story of growth, community, and finding your place in the world.
If you would like to support Jake's fundraiser click this link: Jake Wilkinson is fundraising for SOFEA
To get in touch email us at wellbeing@sofea.uk.com
10 Mar 2025
SOFEA SESSIONS SHORTHAND: Collaborating for Community Change with SOFEA's Alice Piggott and Didcot TRAIN's CEO Ben Drabble.
We have a brand-new SOFEA SESSIONS SHORTHAND episode out now! In this episode, we welcome Alice Piggott (SOFEA), and Ben Drabble (CEO of Didcot TRAIN Youth), who share how they have been working in partnership to improve the wellbeing of Didcot's young people. They talk about the new partnership: The Didcot Wellbeing Web which is a new initiative of local charity partners, statutory services and businesses that are working towards the same goal.
If you have a direct query about the Didcot Wellbeing Web or any of the NxT GEN projects young people can get involved with please email: Alice@sofea.uk.com
SOFEA: Enabling people to transform their lives
Or if you would like support from Didcot Train Youth, contact: info@trainyouth.org.uk
TRAIN Youth | trainyouth.org.uk
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