A 12,000 Feet Jump…

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Seven years ago today, I jumped out of a plane at 12,000 feet ๐Ÿช‚

Why did I do it? Well, that’s exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at in today’s blog, as we celebrate the seventh anniversary of my “Skydive for Azheimer’s” story.

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180 minutes, that’s all it was…

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11 years ago last Thursday, one of the craziest and most terrifying experiences of my life happened. Each year, I like to try to tell the story from a different angle, which is exactly what we’re going to be taking a look at in today’s blog.

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Every October, I share a story that changed my life.

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Itโ€™s about the day I was diagnosed with Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, October 16th, 2014. We’re going to take a little look at why I do this in today’s blog.

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quietnote – A Musical Mindfulness Masterclass

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Last week, I got the opportunity to travel up to Birmingham for the unveiling of quietnote’s research, in partnership with the University of Birmingham. We’re going to be taking a closer look at what all of this means in today’s blog.

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My 2025 New Yearโ€™s Resolutions โ€“ 9 Months Inโ€ฆ

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I hope everything has been going well for you lately ๐Ÿ™‚

We’re in the final quarter of 2025. How crazy is that?! Time feels like it is flying by quicker with each passing day, so I think itโ€™s time for my quarterly update to see how Iโ€™m progressing with my goals for this year.

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A Sweeney in London – Autumn 2025

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Hope you’re well today ๐Ÿ™‚

Last weekend, I went up to London for the weekend, coworking, catching up with friends and a whole load more. We’ll take a look at some of what I got up to in today’s blog.

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Alzheimer’s – We can all make a difference

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I hope everything is going well with you lately ๐Ÿ™‚

September is coming to a close, and with it, this yearโ€™s World Alzheimerโ€™s Month.

Throughout the past few weeks, Iโ€™ve shared stories of my Nana, reflections on music and memory, and thoughts on how we can all raise awareness for Alzheimerโ€™s and dementia. As this month comes to an end, it’s so important that we keep these conversations going, which is exactly what we’ll take a look at in today’s blog.

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Talking about Alzheimer’s – The Bookcase Analogy

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I’ve been talking about Alzheimer’s quite a bit this month, to raise the awareness of World Alzheimer’s Month; however, one thing I haven’t covered here on the page for a little while is some of the theories that surround the condition.

We’re going to be correcting that in today’s blog, where we take a look at The Bookcase Analogy.

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One Last Dance – A Story…

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Hope you’re week has gotten off to the best start ๐Ÿ™‚

Music has always been so important to me. Thereโ€™s one memory with my Nana that Iโ€™ll always hold close to my heart, and as we spoke about World Alzheimer’s Month last week, I thought now was the perfect time to retell it to you all.

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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce – What an Inspiration

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Last Sunday, I was watching the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo when I saw Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce walk on, ready to compete in the Women’s 100m Sprint event. After watching her race, I knew I had to write a blog about what an inspiration she is, which is exactly what we’re going to be doing in today’s blog.

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World Alzheimer’s Month 2025

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Gone but never forgotten – thatโ€™s the reality of life after losing a loved one. Grief is something I’ve been very open in sharing on the page over the last two years, and as we enter into September, this is something I want to raise more. We’ll discuss why that is in today’s blog ๐Ÿ™

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10 Beautiful Japanese Words with No English Equivalent: Experiences – Life – Inspiration

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Hope you’re having a lovely start to the weekend ๐Ÿ™‚

Japan is a country famed for its beautiful scenery, culture and mindful practices. In today’s blog, we’re going to be taking a look at 10 words from Japan that have no direct English equivalent; however, they are fascinating in their own way.

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Regaining the confidence to speak…

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I’ve talked about my speech a lot here on the page over the last six years, and rightfully so – it’s played an enormous role in my life. We’re going to take more of a personal route todya, taking a look at my stuttering journey since March 2020.

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Looking for aspiring storytellers and writers ๐Ÿ‘€

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I’m growing the Sweeney’s Blogs team and looking for some extra writers and guest bloggers to mix up the content we share on the page. This is what we’ll be exploring in today’s blog.

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Sweeney’s got a new job?

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How’s your week started off?

Recently, Iโ€™ve been working with James and the team at Real View Marketing, and we thought it was time to make it official. We’re going to be taking a look at what I’m getting up to in this new role in today’s blog.

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