Social media gives round the clock updates on people’s lives. So what happens when someone posts something concerning? Of the 360 people I have on Facebook, I’d only call 34 friends. That’s less than 10%. The remaining 90% is a club whose members I picked up on…
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Kathryn Wheeler
Kathryn is the Acting Editor at Happiful magazine.
Change Please: The cup of coffee that fights homelessness
The ability to change a life could be as simple as where you buy your morning coffee According to statistics from Crisis UK [https://www.crisis.org.uk/], 77% of homeless people want to work now, and 97% want to work in the future. And yet, across the country, only…
The Happiful Workshop: Self-confidence with Callie Thorpe
What happens when six women get together to talk about self-confidence? Author and political activist Gloria Steinem was on to something when she said: “The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.” When Happiful invited readers to attend a self-…
Free-From: Eating Out Awards
A snapshot of restaurants bringing innovation and excellence to allergen-free cuisines In recent years, greater public awareness of allergies and intolerances has led to the rise in popularity of so-called “free-from” products. These foods are made without common allergens such as dairy, eggs or wheat, and have…
Alternative Milks: The Plants Challenging the Dairy Industry
In recent years, the “clean eating” movement has more of us questioning the nutritional value of the food and drinks we consume. While cow’s milk has its benefits, including high levels of calcium [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/calcium/] and B vitamins, it isn’t without…
Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson: Exploring sexuality (one wisecrack at a time)
With their popular anti-slut shaming podcast, comedians Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson are redefining what it means to be a sexually-empowered woman Corinne and KrystynaWhile working the New York City stand-up circuit under the double-act name Sorry About Last Night, Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson gained…
Fishermen Offered Free Mental Health Services
Finally, we're addressing the mental challenges of working at sea In 2016, a service provided by Big White Wall [https://www.bigwhitewall.com/v2/landingUK.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f] – an anonymous online community that supports people who are experiencing mental health problems – was trailed for merchant navy personnel. A…
Unsung Hero: The yoga instructor empowering people to be their best selves
Nominated by her husband, Cory, Lildonia Lawrence is a shining light in her local London community Lildonia Lawrence Lildonia Lawrence is a fitness and yoga instructor, life coach and, in the words of her husband, Cory, an all-around amazing human being. She first began teaching fitness and yoga classes…
Social Media Isn't Linked To Poor Mental Health - Study
Surprising new research shows it's all about how you're spending your time This decade, two trends are on the rise: social media and the number of young people developing mental health problems. It’s too easy to link the two, but new research from the University…