Mike Jeffreys is joined by Brendan O’Neill, journalist & Editor of Spiked / Host of the Spiked podcast & author of ‘After the Pogrom: 7 October, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation’, to dissect the stories making headlines in the U.K. & the world over the past week.

You can keep up to date with Brendan’s most recent work by visiting the ‘Spiked’ website www.spiked-online.com

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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf, Love Actually, It’s a Wonderful Life -
who doesn’t love a Christmas movie?

Some are tear-jerkers, some are love stories, and some are a little bit corny… but
we love them all the same.

By design, Christmas movies have strong themes that tell the audience everything is
going to be just fine.

They often share a ‘hero’s journey’ and show that despite the hardship the main
character goes through, everything will be okay in the end.

In addition, the messages of caring, love, hope, community, and forgiveness are
always intertwined into the stories, all of which are central to good mental health in
our own personal realities.

Mike is joined by Dr Marny Lishman, Health & Community Psychologist & Author of ‘Burnout to Brilliant’ who shares her thoughts on why you should enjoy your
festive favourites guilt free and often.

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Being single at Christmas can be tough.

Sometimes it’s nice to share all that festive magic with someone special.

Thankfully, Christmas is also a time for new beginnings and therefore the perfect
time to meet someone new.

Mike is joined by Dating Coach, Karina Chapman, who reveals her tips to help seeking singles find love these holidays: “There are so many events at Christmas. Attend all those parties, they’re great opportunities to meet new people. Strike up a conversation and make a connection.

Consider volunteering, it’s a wonderful way to meet people who share your values.

Take advantage of online dating. And take care of yourself - confidence is attractive,
and it can help you find the right person.

But remember, being single at Christmas is just a temporary phase, with these tips,
next year could look very different.

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