Flourishing together - Mind Fuel

Season 3, Episode 3,   Nov 21, 2022, 07:28 PM

What are the simple ways to build mental and emotional resilience every day? Gillian gets under the skin of this question in this brilliant interview with Will Van Der Hart. 

Will is a coach, author, priest in London and Director of The Mind and Soul Foundation. His interest in emotional health is wide ranging, reflecting his broad experience in a variety of pastoral contexts. He is a Mental Health First Aider and is passionate about equipping church leaders to look after their own emotional health as well as empowering them to manage the emotional needs of their congregations. He is co-author of the new book Mind Fuel the book he co-wrote with adventurous author, Bear Grylls - a focus for this conversation. 

Their broad and beautiful conversations covers much ground, including: 

  • Where the idea of the book and the co-write came about and the writing process. 
  • Bear’s experience of mending through nature and physical challenges 
  • Physical challenges as mending and the integration of mind, body and soul. 
  • Keeping the language of Mental Health accessible in the book to engage a new audience. 
  • Will’s decision making about what to share publicly when experiencing PTSD 
  • What does success look like for those dealing with really challenging circumstances. 
  • Integrating spirituality into all of life. 
  • Will’s tips for a flourishing daily life. 
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