About this episode
Building on last week’s extremely popular episode with Rachel Tomlinson, this week I am chatting to Janina Vigurs, one of the parents I had the privilege of interviewing for the amazing Newbold Hope conference.Janina spoke from the heart about her experience of parenthood and her daughter who has been diagnosed with autism, and what she has learnt through the supportive Newbold Hope community. As I chatted to Janina and got to know her a little better, I found that we both share a love of storytelling, having fun and much more.I thought she would be an amazing guest for the podcast series and she didn’t disappoint!Lemon lightbulbs ???There is a child within every adult. Come out to play!Inclusion matters and can be enhanced through storytellingFun is FUNdamental to building a change platform.Fun helps people relax and talk to each other as equals.Laughter can be a part of even the most serious and sensitive topicsClowns and laughter specialists can bring joy, even in the toughest times Dr Bob Klaber’s kindness sessions are a joy!Being mindfully kind is good for youJanina WLTM Rachael Wong, children’s author and storyteller!Storytelling is a gift - help others to become storytellersPeople are compelled to tell their storiesA story told well, with passion and knowledge is pure goldMiles Sibley, Patient Experience Library, is right – we need to give far more weight to ‘patient stories’Language matters. Words are very powerful.A diagnosis of autism allows access to the right tool boxThings have been really tough during the pandemic - don’t beat yourself up! Newbold Hope provides a phrase book to understand, interpret and respond to children’s violent and challenging behaviourWe love Yvonne Newbold!Prioritise support for children who have struggled during the pandemicLinks and shoutoutsJanina VigursFun is FUNdamental to building a change platformGrapevine, CoventryRachael Wong, children’s authorMiles Sibley, Patient Experience LibraryYvonne Newbold and Newbold HopeThe exhibition of Ukrainian stories in BirminghamThe World Storytelling Cafe onlineWe LOVE it when you leave a review!If you enjoy my podcast and find these conversations usefulplease share your thoughts by leaving a review (Spotify or Apple are easiest to leave a review - navigate via 3 dots) and comment on your favouri
