Arpita's story is one of kind about forgiveness and letting go. With years of self work and unlearning Arpita has found a new purpose, that is helping everyone to heal their inner child and forgive their past. In the following podcast, Arpita and Priyanka discuss how childhood trauma impacts the rest of your adult life, the first steps needed to navigate through it and the importance of asking for help.

At the age of 23 Aashna, started her own venture called 'Psychopedia' with minimal funds, lack of finances and huge expectations. 6 years ago what seemed like a never possible dream today caters to hundreds of students. Ashna not only persevered through expectations, built the brand and when it all seemed to be working out the pandemic hit and all operations were shut. In this podcast Priyanka and Aashna dicuss mental health challenges faced as an Indian Female Entrepreneur and how to...

In today’s episode, Habiba Samir sits down with Chantelle Booysen, and they discuss how education and media portrayal would greatly help alter how mental health is perceived globally.  Mental Health in South Africa.  How language, mental health literacy and education, media and the availability of mental health services play a role in destigmatizing mental illness.  Chantelle's personal experiences and how it motivated her to become a mental health advocate and social entrepreneur. 

In today’s episode Wendy chats with Katrina Strohl, of the Absolutely Not! live podcast, a series dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work and the vocabulary needed to name harm. Katrina talks about her personal issues with mental health and how her mistreatment by a previous employer inspired her to become an advocate for others in the workplace.  

In today's episode, co-host Wendy Lynn Decker chats with Alice M. Kenny about the effects on children who are raised by abusive mentally ill parents. Raised by a mom with bipolar, Alice explains her thought process as a child raised under these circumstances from parts of her memoir, "Crazy Was All I Ever Knew." Alice also shares how resources such as the ACE quiz developed by Harvard can help identify the resilience level of a child after such abuse and help them recover. "It never dawned...

In today’s episode, Habiba Samir sits down with Marie Abanga as they discuss Marie’s personal struggles and the journey to work in mental health. How Marie was able to build her own community and reach out to people, and how being vulnerable and "putting yourself out there" can help you get the support you need. 

“Chartered accountant wanted to quit job over mental health strain” Simon is in auditing advancing his education and we discuss why he would not advise anyone to take on his career path. Simon tackles mental strain, mental labour and mental health challenges in the financial sector

“The student life was the most affected during the pandemic in India. The sudden shift to online education, travel restrictions and the loss of opportunities due to the global economic crises crumbled many dreams.” In this Podcast Priyanka and Ramya talk about how they personally navigated through the stay at home fatigue, managing to be productive and what kept them going through and through.

In today’s episode, Saba Shakir sits down with Gary Mapanda as they discuss Gary’s personal experiences that led him to create the Africa Healing Foundation. They also discussed how he is using Africa Healing Foundation to detach the stigma and break cultural taboos around mental health in Africa. Finally, you’ll learn what Gary’s superpower would be if he could have one !

In this episode, Sara Carnegie talks with former Old Bailey Judge, Graham Boal QC, whose recently published book, ‘A Drink at the Bar’ details his struggles with depression and alcoholism. During their conversation, he talks about the ups and downs of a career at the bar, his sense of ‘imposter syndrome’, followed by his experiences as a judge which he loved, finally finding his comfort zone and overcoming his demons. He is now retired, and while he looks back on his career with real...

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Consultant lawyer, Tinashe Tandayi, as they discuss the role of a mental health lawyer, how COVID-19 has affected the job and the complexities of the same. You’ll also learn what Tinashe’s dream job would be.

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with the CEO of Dudley MIND, Sandra Vaughan, as they discuss the origins of MIND and the work MIND does. You’ll also learn what Sandra’s dream job would be.

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Himanshu, as they discuss his role as a psychiatrist, why he became one, the complexities of the job and the success stories. You’ll also learn what Himanshu’s dream job is.

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Dr Sasha, as they discuss her role as a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the complexities of the role. You’ll also learn what Sasha’s dream job is.

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Samantha Tavender, as they discuss the US insurance system and the difference between the UK & USA mental health systems. You’ll also learn what Samantha’s dream job is.

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Jennifer Mazur, as they discuss the reasons she is passionate about mental health, discuss her lived experiences, difficulties getting into the mental health in Sweden, how mental health perceived in Sweden and what we can do to tackle the stigma and normalise the conversation. You’ll also learn who Jennifer would like to play her in her own movie.

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Kayce Gregory, who has worked both within Canadian and English mental health systems. You’ll also learn what Kayce’s dream job would be. It is an eye opening episode.

In today’s episode Steve Lawlor sits down with Zoë Fortune, who is passionate about creating change in mental health. She is the founding CEO of the City Mental Health Alliance in Hong Kong. Established in 2017, the CMHA HK works with large corporations to raise awareness on mental health and create mentally healthy workplaces. They discuss the work that is done by CMHA, mental health within the corporate workplace & how we can improve the awareness around this. They also discuss the...

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Enoch Li (Managing Director at Bearapy - Wellbeing at Work China / Executive Committee of Global Mental Health Peer Network) & Laura Baldis (Business Growth & Expansion, Bearapy - Wellbeing at Work China). They discuss how mental health is perceived in China, how we can tackle the stigma & normalise the conversation & what Enoch’s company, Bearapy offer & provide to businesses. You’ll also learn who they would love to play...

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Claire Parsons as they discuss mental health within the legal profession & meditation. They discuss key tips for mental well-being, tips for people struggling with their mental health and what can be done to tackle the stigma. You’ll also learn what Claire’s dream job is !

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Dainius PŪRAS, as they discuss about his previous role as UN special rapporteur and about his insights relating to challenges and opportunities regarding mental health on a global scale. It is a fascinating and insightful episode which I can guarantee will provide you with more questions than answers !

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Saba Shakir, as they discuss her lived experiences, mental health and how compassion is key in reducing the stigma of mental health and normalising the conversation. You’ll also learn who Saba would love to play her in her own movie !

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Abdulmalik Olaosebikan as they discuss the current issues within Nigeria and the way forward in normalising the conversation around mental health and reducing the stigma. You’ll also learn who Abdulmalik would love to have a conversation with !

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Rana Ashkar, as they discuss how mental health is perceived within Lebanon and what can be done to tackle the stigma. You’ll also learn who Rana would love to play her in her own movie !

In today’s episode, Steve Lawlor sits down with Solita Roberts, as we discuss her perspective on mental health issues within the USA. It’s a very insightful & informative episode. You’ll also learn who Solita would love to play her in her own movie AND who she would love to have a conversation with !