'Tis the season to be jolly - oh no it's not!

It's the most wonderful time of the year, according to the song that keeps getting played - but actually what if, for you, it really is not? Lots of people are telling me that the Christmas spirit has not caught up with them yet and others are sharing stories of challenging situations that mean this really is NOT the most wonderful time at all. Following a tough year with a cost of living crisis, fuel and energy costs, people striking and struggling to feed their families, this episode is about encouraging Really Useful Conversations at a time when not everyone will be decking the halls or indeed looking forward to festive cheer. Every single one of us has the capacity to make a difference - just by being a decent human being, and I hope this week's brief episode will encourage you to look out for those who might just need a damn good dose of listening to right now!