Our podcast aims to provide listeners with information on current topics, in an informal conversational format. Each episode will be dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of mental health and the impact it has in our communities, as well as exploring different areas of advocacy from lived-experience and professional lenses. Hosted by Carolina de Almeida.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOur podcast aims to provide listeners with information on current topics, in an informal conversational format. Each episode will be dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of mental health and the impact it has in our communities, as well as exploring different areas of advocacy from lived-experience and professional lenses. Hosted by Carolina de Almeida.
FocusAF is hosted by Advocacy Focus. The show has published 26 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Why Volunteering Matters with Tracey Noon" (4 August 2025, 36 minutes), "Talking About Death and Dying with Jenny England" (2 July 2025, 34 minutes), and "Ask An Advocate: Children’s Mental Health Advocacy with Chloe Henshaw" (18 June 2025, 29 minutes).
FocusAF publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 26 episodes.
Booking probability for FocusAF is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. FocusAF requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. FocusAF's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for FocusAF are Therapists & Other Health Practitioners and Family & Social Services. FocusAF has a health audience.
Advocacy Focus hosts FocusAF, a health podcast with 26 episodes published.
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Episode #7
<p>Tracey Noon is the Operations Manager at Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service (BPRCVS). Her job is to help local groups and people make their communities better places to live.</p><p>In this...
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<p>What song do you want to be played at your funeral? Where would you want to spend the end of your life? Having honest conversations about death can bring comfort, connection, and control. It’s a part of life, so...
Episode #5
<p>Chloe is one of our Advocacy Managers at Advocacy Focus. She has worked with us for 10 years and now supports children and young people with their mental health under our St Helens contract.</p><p>In this episode...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Dawn Sheedy, a fully qualified financial advisor and passionate advocate for financial wellness. As the founder of Dawn Sheedy Financial Management, she’s on a mission to change the...
Episode #3
<p>We talk with Amanda Robinson, an award winning health and well-being coach and founder of Health Steps. Amanda shares what it’s like to work with a health coach and how they can help people feel better at work and in...
Episode #2
<p>Our Spot Purchase Advocates are skilled and help people through their health and social care journey. They work in different areas of advocacy to provide the right support when it's needed. </p><p>In our latest...
Episode #1
<p>Meet Jody, the new host of FocusAF!</p><p>Jody is part of our Community Focus team and served 16 years in the Royal Navy, 18 years in dentistry, and is passionate about helping others and advocating for her two sons...
Episode #5
<p>It's Free Wills Month and we're joined by Kirsten Marshall from Wills on Wheels to discuss all things Wills and Lasting Powders of Attorney (LPAs)!<br/><br/>Kirsten talks us through what Wills and LPAs are, who needs...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode we interview Darren Hayward, experienced self-advocate, and discuss all things self-advocacy including his extensive voluntary work supporting Trafford Council to improve services for autistic people...
Episode #3
<p>Trigger warning: This episode discusses death, car collisions, and serious injury.<br/><br/>In this episode we welcome Karen Blair, Chief Executive Officer of Aftermath Support a Northwest charity supporting victims...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode we are joined by Daniel Murphy, from TVS Supply Chain Solutions a multi-national logistics company, to discuss workplace wellbeing. We talk about TVS' journey in this space and share ideas of what you...
Episode #1
<p>FocusAF series 2 is here!</p><p>Listen to the first episode of the new series, ‘Court of Protection’ with host Carolina de Almeida, joined by Megan Taylor from Stephensons Solicitors and Leanne Barber from Advocacy...
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<p>Get ready to learn about the biggest challenges of leading a charity. Find out what it is really like to be a charity CEO and find out how you can make a difference in YOUR community.<br/><br/>You can connect with...
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<p>In this episode, we take you along to Racheal's visits and give you an insight into what a day in the life of an advocate can look like. We go from our office to a mental health ward, care homes, and supported living...
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<p>Mark was unhappy, living in a care home far from his family and subject to a high level of restrictions to his day-to-day life. Leanne, one of our Advocacy Managers, talks us through how she supported Mark to move...
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<p>In this episode, we are joined by our very own Charlotte Murphy, an Independent Advocate at Advocacy Focus. We talk about James' story and his experience through the Child Protection processes, and how we supported...
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<p>Diane and I got together to chat about money! Taboo-no-more, we talk about debt, savings, and financial goals with some top tips on how you can begin your journey to financial wellbeing.<br/><br/>You can find Diane...
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<p>In this episode, Shelley and I discuss the different therapy services available at Flourish, the benefits of therapy, and the work we still need to do to challenge mental health stigma. We have a candid conversation...
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<p>In this episode, mental health advocate Dorcas Onabanjo joins us to discuss how marginalised communities are impacted by poor mental health, the difficulties some may face when accessing support, and what we can do...
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<p>Dr Lewis Turner, CEO of Lancashire LGBT, joined us for a conversation about all things inclusivity at work. We talk about the support Lancashire LGBT offers to the people of Lancashire, and how employers can make...
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