In this week's episode we feature journalist Lucy Donoughue from Happiful Magazine.
Lucy wrote a beautiful love letter to SUP in her article Falling Isn't Failing which revealed how SUP has eased some personal challenges including obsessive compulsive disorder, body self image and early menopause.
In this episode we freewheel across a number of topics recognisable to anyone who's fallen for the sport whatever your experience level and Lucy explains how as a recent beginner it's about the learning experience, not being afraid to give things a try and to embrace the fact that falling isn't failing.
Don't forget to check out Happiful's Podcast, 'I am. I have' hosted by Lucy here: https://anchor.fm/iamihave
Lucy has been instructed by Rachel from @SUP4Coach over at https://sup4.co.uk/
In the episode we discussed Lizzie Carr and her incredible Plastic Patrol organisation and if you want to have a listen to the episode it's here https://www.supfmpodcast.com/episode/lizzie-carr-adventurer-and-activist
Happiful Magazine is a publication devoted to sharing stories about mental health and challenging mental health stigma and has a counselling directory to provide support.
Happiful website is here: www.happiful.com
Connect with Happiful and Lucy on social media
Facebook @happifulhq
Twitter @happifulhq
Lucy is also on Twitter @LucyDonoughue
Instagram @happiful_magazine
Lucy is also on Instagram here: @lucyviews
Happiful is on You tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdr96fVrN1grd5lAQKjtpSw/featured
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