A new podcast series has been launched to help people tackle life’s challenges.
When Life Gives You Lemons, produced by Citizens Advice North Lancashire, working with Bay Health Festivals, is aimed at guiding listeners through the various challenges life can present.
It is a first for the charity, which provides free advice, as it ventures into the world of podcasting with a special 10-part series.
The podcast series is designed to reach a broader audience and complement the charity’s existing face-to-face and online advice services.
By featuring stories and insights from advisers and those who have benefited from the service, the series aims to raise awareness of the invaluable support available to the community.
In collaboration with former BBC correspondent Nigel Thompson, who is a podcast producer, plus a Cumbria Crack team member, the episodes will cover a wide topics from managing debt to the importance of making a will.
“We’re seeing increasing numbers of people seeking life advice and want to use all available means to share the information that exists, which many may not know about,” said Joanna Young, chief executive.
“We’re delighted to be working with Nigel on this exciting new series, which aims to provide practical advice while showcasing the vital help available in our community.”
Joanna will co-host the series alongside the Rev Ian Dewar, lead chaplain for the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust and founder of the Bay Health Festivals.
He said: “Life advice is exactly what the health festival offers, and collaborating with Citizens Advice on this project was a perfect fit.
“Podcasts are an excellent way to share stories and tips with those leading busy lives. We hope our passion for this project resonates with listeners and provides helpful insights.
“I’m able to share a number of anecdotes during the series which goes to show that you’re not alone and thanks to Joanna and her team there are ways of finding out information that may well help.”
The first episode addresses Illness and Death, while episode two is a special episode that focuses on the recent changes to Winter Fuel Payments and encourages listeners to check their eligibility for Pension Credit.
When Life Gives You Lemons is available on Spotify. Episodes one and two are already live, with new episodes released monthly.
