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Introducing ‘Park Life’: A Creative Podcast by Southdown clients with Lived Experience of Mental Health Challenges 

Posted on 17 April 2025

We’re thrilled to share Park Life, a brand-new podcast series created by a group of individuals who use one of the Southdown’s local mental health services. These are produced by people who understand the power of creative expression in supporting wellbeing.

This inspiring project is the result of months of collaboration and creativity, and most importantly, a dream to have a space where people with lived experience of mental health challenges come together to share their voices, stories, and talents with the world.

In each episode, you’ll be treated to a rich mix of interviews, music, poetry, creative writing, and comedy. The first episode explores the theme of Favourites – a warm and moving insight into the things that bring joy, comfort, and meaning to people’s lives. Whether you’re in need of a gentle boost, a laugh, or simply some great listening, Park Life offers something special. We hope this will inspire more people to indulge in their ‘favourite’ things to bring them calm and a little everyday joy.

You can tune in now on all major platforms:

Pop in your headphones and enjoy it over a long weekend, on a peaceful walk, or during a moment of calm in your day. However you choose to listen, we hope this podcast becomes a companion and brings a smile.

Please share it with your networks and don’t forget to leave a rating and review as it helps others discover the podcast too.

Close-up of jam jars and containers filled with well-used paintbrushes and art tools, set near a bright window with autumn leaves and twigs adding a creative, natural touch – a vibrant symbol of ongoing artistic expression.
peaceful garden scene with a wooden bench beneath a tree with golden autumn leaves, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall – evoking a sense of calm, reflection, and connection with nature.
A bright, inviting art room with colourful drawings on the walls, a well-used table filled with pens, pencils and artworks, and leafy plants on the windowsill – a creative space that radiates warmth and imagination.

Snippets from the wellbeing hub service