• Blokes and Black Dogs - Forest Therapy
    Apr 20 2022

    This time Ian and Carl speak with Scott Poynton.

    Not content with starting a number of NGOs addressing deforestation, ethical timber and the well-being of communities around the world, through his website https://adifferentway.life and his Forest Therapy courses he aims to promote better physical and mental health.

    Come with us and find out more

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    28 mins
  • Blokes and Black Dogs - Knock on Wood Craft Factory
    Apr 6 2022

    This time Ian and Carl talk with Zsuzsanna  Varga from Knock on Wood Craft Factory.

    Learning a new skill or developing something you maybe did a long time ago can do wonders for our mental health. The Craft Factory on Geneva and Zurich provide the expertise, help and tools to get you started and provide  base for the longer term.

    https://www.kowcraftfactory.com/

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    22 mins
  • Exploring Mental Health with C2gether
    Mar 23 2022

    This time Ian and Carl speak with Elizabeth Frei from C2gether in Biel/Bienne Switzerland and talk about many of the challenges people are facing, especially in some of the more remote communities.

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    24 mins
  • Blokes and Black Dogs - Rugby for your Health
    Mar 9 2022

    All exercise can have a positive effect on our mental health. How can rugby help with this and create a community to have fun and mutual support. Rugby can be for everyone and isn't just a full contact sport, find out more this this episode.

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    18 mins
  • Blokes and Black Dogs - Wild Swimming
    Feb 23 2022

    have you ever thought about Wild Swimming? What are the benefits? What should you be careful of when starting?

    This time we speak with Alastair Gray about swimming in Lake Geneva, not only in the Summer, but also during those difficult, long dark, winter months

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    15 mins