This episode features Silvie Koanda, the Co-Founder of Sound Waves Foundation - a charity which supports and empowers deaf children. Silvie is also a Picture Editor at the Economist.

Nicola talks with Silvie about her unique journey of being a mum with two deaf children who were originally born with hearing. This has fuelled Silvie's passion for starting her own charity to promote deaf inclusion.

We also discuss the importance of accessibility, the impact on mental health in the deaf community, diverse representation, and so much more!

To learn more about Silvie's brilliant work, see link below:

Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.soundwavesfoundation.org

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sound_waves_foundation

And for further resources from NDCS and Twinkl Education, see below:

National Deaf Children's Society:

https://www.ndcs.org.uk/advice-and-support/all-advice-and-support-topics

Twinkl Deaf and Hearing Loss Resources:

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/send-inclusion-teaching-resources/specific-learning-difficulty-areas-of-need-primary-send-inclusion-key-stage-1/hearing-impairment-areas-of-need-primary-send-inclusion-teaching-resources

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This episode features Shahana Knight - a Childhood Trauma & Behaviour Specialist, Author and Founder of TPC Therapy Ltd.

Nicola talks with Shahana about the childhood experiences that fuelled her passion for working with children using trauma-informed approaches.

We also discuss the importance of using empowering language, creating therapeutic classrooms, building authentic relationships with children, and so much more!

To learn more about Shahana's brilliant work, see the links below:

Website: ⁠⁠www.tpctherapy.co.uk⁠⁠

Therapeutic Classrooms: ⁠www.therapeuticclassrooms.co.uk⁠

YouTube:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tpctherapeuticclassrooms⁠

Book: 'The Therapeutic School Approach' - available from Routledge Publishers and where books are sold.

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And to find out more about your podcast host, Nicola Harvey, go to: www.harveyheals.com/meetnicola

This episode features Indie Foolheea - a Yoga and Ayurveda Practitioner, specialising in holistic wellness to support healing.

Nicola Harvey talks with Indie about the ancient practice of yoga, connecting with her roots, and Indie's pursuit to diversify wellness spaces.

We also explore cultural appropriation in a commercialised world, the importance of authenticity, and so much more!

To connect with Indie Foolheea, see the links below:

web: https://www.indiewellness.co.uk

instagram: @indie.wellness

Enjoy!

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And to find out more about your podcast host, Nicola Harvey, go to: www.harveyheals.com/meetnicola