Game Changers

Singing Mamas: Why is a choir of mums being prescribed on The NHS?

Hidden in a community hall in West Sussex, Singing Mamas is the unique choir with an eye-opening mission. There's no auditions and you won't hear a solo, instead this musical group is singing to the tune of finding connection with other mums. The group is one of many around the globe, that through sound has proved itself as new-mum hack for de-stressing, improving mood and finding likeminded people. In this episode, Sam Quek heads to a Singing Mamas group to hear one voice in particular - nurse and group founder, Kate Valentine. Plus, she also chats with some of the group's mums about why they join and some unexpected impacts singing can have, as well as how the group has evolved beyond its musical roots to become an invaluable NHS tool in the fight against postnatal depression. Amazing Starts Here is brought to you by The National Lottery, for more information about good causes in your area, visit: <a href="https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk</a> A Listen production for The National Lottery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

If you could champion a Game Changer, someone helping transform the UK, who would YOU choose?   Aimee Fuller – two-time Olympian, author and broadcaster – presents Season 3 of The National Lottery 'Game Changers’ podcast.    This extra special series celebrates the 30th birthday of The National Lottery, as Aimee travels the UK to hear from exceptional individuals who have been transforming communities over the last three decades, with a little help from The National Lottery. Including the music initiative providing a launchpad for artists like chart-topper Rizzle Kicks and supported by Rag ‘N’ Bone Man. There’s also Alice Dearing, the first black woman to swim for Team GB at an Olympic Games.  Meanwhile, at Jodrell Bank the universe is revealed in bold new ways to the public with the help of a pioneering physicist, remarkable things also emerge from the earth thanks to the brains behind the Eden Project.   Hear too from well-known names like Sir Tony Robinson, Adele Roberts and Clare Balding, and why they are championing our Game Changers and their incredible work.   Be inspired. Follow to catch every episode.   Game Changers is brought to you by National Lottery players, who raise £30 million each week for good causes across the UK. For more information about projects that help ordinary people, visit: <a href="https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk</a>   A <a href="www.listen.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen</a> production for The National Lottery.   Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.