Welcome to Episode 1 of On Track, Off Course, the new podcast from Racing Welfare in which we discuss all aspects of wellbeing, including everything from mental health and physical health to careers and housing.In this first episode, we talk to racing broadcaster of the year Lydia Hislop about the recent death of her mother, Margaret, and the impact this has had on both her personal and professional life. Lydia was incredibly open and honest on a topic that is often so hard to discuss as was our second guest Joe Foley-Corah. Joe is the Jockey Development Manager at the British Racing School and he talks to us about the death of both of his parents and how counselling has helped him navigate life after loss.We are also joined in this first episode by bereavement counsellor, Karen Burgess who explains how therapy can help you to understand grief. It was really uplifting to talk to Karen who explained that counselling can have an incredibly positive impact on a person's life, even after a very traumatic experience. Racing Welfare's services are open to anyone who works in, or is retired from, the thoroughbred racing and breeding industry. Anyone who is dealing with grief or who thinks they could benefit from counselling can contact Racing Welfare 24/7 by calling 0800 6300 443 or got to our website www.racingwelfare.co.ukIf you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode and do not work in the industry you can call Samaritans 24/7 on 116 123.Follow Racing Welfare on social media for all our latest news and events. We are on Facebook @racingwelfare. Twitter @Racingwelfare and Instagram @racingwelfareYou can find Lydia on Twitter @LydiaHislopTo follow Joe on Twitter head to @JoeCorahAnd if you would like to find out more about the charity Petals, founded by Karen, go to their website www.petalscharity.org/

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