Sean's Safe Space

12/11/2025

Some of you may have noticed we only shared 12 of the 14 TEDxGosport Speakers. Well, that's because two of them haven't gone live on YouTube yet...
.. because they have both been selected as EDITORS PICKS by TEDx 🤩 Congratulations to Martin Birch-Foster and Rob Bentley! We will share these awesome talks once they are up 👍💜

The TEDxGosport videos are now live, available and together they’ve showcased Gosport’s ideas to over 13,000 viewers worldwide.

11/11/2025

Wow, it's Tuesday already! We're open this evening, pop down for a brew and a chat 💜

07/11/2025

Nervous about attending one of our face to face group sessions?

Have a look at our website - it's loaded with info about our support group, so you can find out exactly what to expect at our meetings.

If you're still not sure group meets are for you, the "Useful Links & Resources" section of the website has tons of information about other services and organisations that might be more suitable for you!

Check it out - seanssafespace.co.uk 💜

04/11/2025

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DAY 12: Anna Wardley

Another powerful talk from TEDxGosport 🥰

Anna walks us through her perilous journey around the Isle of Wight... Swimming for over 26 hours, while combating unfathomable mental and physical strain. As she goes about her arduous task, she reminisces... ❤️

This talk reminds us that we are capable of achieving absolutely anything - if we remain determined 💜

*NOTE: Anna's talk explores issues that are sensitive - viewer discretion advised 👍

https://youtu.be/E-TJTDZn6_Q?si=0jERzGydFagNETr8

When the tide turns against us, how do we keep swimming? Anna Wardley transforms grief into courage, showing how even in our darkest waters, we can find stre...

03/11/2025

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DAY 11: Paula Reid

The very first speaker to take to the TEDxGosport stage is an amazing lady.

Join Paula as she walks us through her incredible story of perseverance, determination and finding strength when life is at its toughest - her "hero's journey".

And she's not wrong - we definitely need more heroes 💜

https://youtu.be/jYpZxBV7grM?si=QGrMlmYAPuFuIp7x

What does it take to thrive when everything around you is falling apart? Paula Reid has faced some of the planet’s toughest environments, from the South Pole...

02/11/2025

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DAY 10: Eleanor Hawkridge

TEDxGosport 2025 churned out some incredible talks, and one of the perfectly timed ones was our Eleanor's.

In her talk, Eleanor explores how the advancement of AI has limited our imagination, to stay true to those things that make us human - the ability to be creative, to form our own picture... and ironically, to be "real" in an ever-evolving world.

Watch below 💜

https://youtu.be/ciEQ4hdXzTU?si=fL7vzJZgNj5UoiM5

What if creativity could reconnect us to ourselves and each other? Eleanor Hawkridge shows how local art and culture can transform communities, inviting us t...

01/11/2025

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DAY 9: Sarah Don

Next in the lineup of TEDxGosport Speakers - there's genuinely no words for how much we admire this incredible human being.

After experiencing a devastating loss, Sarah - after receiving overwhelming support from friends, and with a bit of encouragement from conversations with her family - decided she was going to make a difference. And boy, did she 🥰

No spoilers, just go ahead and watch; maybe have some tissues to hand 💜

*This talk explores tragic loss, and viewer discretion is advised.

https://youtu.be/paJCTRcAc-k?si=KJs9HCaKb66YEwez

Sometimes kindness is measured in cans and miles. Sarah Donaghy shares how a running club turned compassion into action, fueling food banks and strengthening...

31/10/2025

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DAY 8: Jessica Shailes

The next TEDxGosport talk is a fun and informative one!

Ever made a purchase you ended up regretting? Jessica delves into the science and the hidden tricks and truths of marketing, and the impact this can have on our decision making skills.

https://youtu.be/C_HhhfResuw?si=rlnHfXNS0T0ZwOt1

In a world obsessed with clicks and algorithms, Jessica Shailes brings us back to the human heart of marketing. She reveals the unseen forces shaping why we ...

30/10/2025

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DAY 7: Duke Harrison-hunter

Next up from TEDxGosport - the importance of equality and inclusion.

Duke draws from his own experiences of being "seen", but not heard. He invites us to consider how we value and include people in our lives, and how increased acceptance can bring about positive change.

https://youtu.be/IVCTp4e6isk?si=GPEtbdXoUyXI5ciX

What happens when we start seeing and hearing people and valuing their contribution? How can we move to a world where acceptance is a norm? Duke Harrison-Hun...

29/10/2025

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DAY 6: Hannah Jardine Youell

Next up in our TEDxGosport talks is a really important one.

Hannah opens up about her own personal experiences with death, and encourages us to embrace open discussion about what is often a difficult topic; it can help us to heal.

*Viewer discretion is advised - sensitive content within 💜

https://youtu.be/BXYAhflfEHM?si=2RrIK4VD8iJKio04

Life begins and ends with connection. Hannah Jardine Youell explores how embracing our shared experiences of birth, death, and belonging can transform not ju...

28/10/2025

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DAY 5: Jools Ridley PT

Next up in our list of Speakers from this year's TEDxGosport is a truly inspirational individual.

In this talk, Jools asks us to question just why we are so hard on ourselves - especially when it comes to our body image.

https://youtu.be/AomDUoIyEmM?si=dF2RMeNVPniLuhry

The mirror never tells the whole story. Julie Ridley reveals how our reflections are shaped by the myths we inherit, and how unlearning them can set us free ...

27/10/2025

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DAY 4: Cllr Lesley Meenaghan

Next up in our list of Speakers from this year's TEDxGosport is an incredible lady who does so much for our town 🤩

Growing up in poverty, Lesley came to face a decision; would she accept that things "just were", or would she choose to take a different direction and effect positive changes?

This powerful talk explores how the decisions we make at various intervals in our lives can put us on the right path 💜

https://youtu.be/u9Yzpqn-vyk?si=M2Flhb_F4yj91Z1H

From poverty to public service, Lesley Meenaghan has lived a life defined not by circumstance but by courage. She invites us to rethink what it means to come...