I am always amazed at how many people are doing things to try to make Scotland a more caring, compassionate and just nation and the different ways that they find to do that. My guest on this episode is a classic example of this.
I wanted to have Laura McGlinn on the podcast because of the short film that she had made about Tina Hendry. Here is the comment about Tina from a blog on the Mind Waves site http://www.mindwavesnews.com/the-words-i-couldnt-say-my-tribute-to-tina-hendry-by-laura-mcglinn/
Tina Hendry was one of Scotland’s most vocal ACEs campaigners. She was talking about adverse childhood experiences long before there was a Scottish ACEs movement, and she had a massive impact on the spread of awareness of ACEs science across the country.
It is absolutely true. Tina played a remarkable role as a campaigner, carer, policewoman and more in making people think differently, raising awareness of the challenges that so many Scots faced and how we might address these challenges.
Laura's film had a big impact when it was shown at the ACEs Journey Gala Day in Cumbernauld in June this year and we focus a lot on that. Here is the link to the film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aHqEjD7jl4. It is a lovely tribute to Tina.
Thankfully, we also find time to talk about Laura and all that she does to take action. Here is a taster
- She is involved with the Tannahill Centre which you can find out about here
https://share.google/jX8wagMfFrlDkfw35
- She is also involved with Mind Waves https://share.google/KJmXgvbGtGNIMXepm
Mind Waves received funding from See Me/SAMH and created "People Like Us" a Podcast series about the effects Poverty has on Mental Health across a diverse group of people and groups.
- She supports Jade Kilkenny and Amanda MacDonald and their Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/323891784826525/?ref=sharent
She has very open and supportive Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/p/CHVa3MrDMGe/
- and still finds time to run The MindfulImage which is a hashtag and brand associated with Laura McGlinn Photography It combines photography with mindfulness and wellbeing. The project focuses on using photography as a practice to connect with the world, ground individuals, and advocate for mental health. It is connected with the #TheWellbeingSignpost and #TheMindfulCharm hashtags.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AB8ap9QWw/
As I said at the start of these show notes, there are lots of ways of taking action and Laura is certainly finding them
