Practicing mindfulness and wellness with Olly Lester

Episode 5 - With your host Melanie Cohen 17th December 2024
 

Summary

In this episode of The Family Carer Podcast we’re joined by health and wellness coach Olly Lester. 

Melanie and Olly explore the benefits of mindfulness and physical exercise for carers and their family members. They share practical tips to help carers manage their daily responsibilities more effectively, as well as fun, engaging activities that can strengthen the bond and well-being of both carers and their loved ones. Additionally, they discuss the various types of support available for carers through the NHS. 

Olly is passionate about promoting wellness, offers one-to-one coaching designed to help family carers feel energized, look after their health, and prevent lifestyle-related diseases, leading to better long-term outcomes.

What you will learn

• Mindfulness and Physical Exercise Benefits: How can mindfulness and physical exercises improve the well-being of carers and their family members
• Practical Tips for Managing Responsibilities: Practical day-to-day tips that can help carers better manage their responsibilities.
• Engaging Activities for Bonding and Well-being: Activities that carers and their family members can do together to strengthen their bond and enhance well-being
• NHS Support for Carers: Types of support are available for carers through the NHS

Handy Links

• Olly Leicester – Health Coach – Transforming your health by changing your habits
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/olly-leicester-b13486175/

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Learn more about caring for a family member or loved one

Taking on the role of a carer for a family member comes with a lot of new responsibilities. Though it can be incredibility rewarding it can also bring challenges and changes that are difficult to face. Without the right support family carers can face a lot of emotional pressure and stress.

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Melanie Cohen

I am the Managing Director of Bluebird Care Bournemouth and Poole, and the reason I get out of bed every day is my passion for helping people care for their loved ones. I do this by leading a team of care experts to deliver bespoke, compassionate, and responsive care services—the kind of care we would want for our own families. 💙