Helen Blaby

About

**Storyteller. Innovator. Multitasking Wizard.** (Walking stereotype. Middle aged woman with cats) With over three decades behind the mic at the BBC, I’ve mastered the art of connecting with audiences, crafting engaging content, and juggling more hats than a milliner. Whether I’m hosting a live show, organizing *Headfest* (a wellbeing and mental health event I founded), or diving into cutting-edge academic research, I bring creativity, passion, and a healthy dose of humor to everything I do. By day, I’m a full-time radio professional creating meaningful conversations. By night (and occasionally at dawn), I’m a PhD researcher exploring how Virtual Reality can help rehabilitate domestic violence perpetrators. Balancing these roles has turned me into a time-management aficionado—with the occasional helping hand from my three cats, who are excellent at reminding me when it’s break time. I’m also a self-proclaimed baking enthusiast (triumphs and disasters included, please don’t ask about the cocoa powder), a proud AI Champion at work, and a road trip fanatic always seeking the next great drive. Let’s connect if you’re into storytelling, innovative ideas, or just want to swap cat photos.