Don't miss Antonio's powerful podcast episode, where he opens up about the often-missed signs of mental struggles, especially in high-pressure environments like football. As a talented footballer who faced the challenges of moving to semi-professional and academy levels, Antonio recounts how the expectations of physical excellence overshadowed the importance of mental well-being. Through heartfelt anecdotes, Antonio reflects on the early signs of his mental health struggles, describing...

Join us for a captivating and insightful podcast episode as Tom opens up about his personal experiences with mental health. In this engaging conversation, we cover a range of topics, delving into the challenges and triumphs of his journey. We begin by exploring Tom's diagnosis of cyclothymia, also known as baby bipolar disorder. He sheds light on the unique aspects of this condition, providing a glimpse into his mood cycles and the impact they have on his daily life. Tom's knowledge and...

Dave, a passionate advocate for mental health, opens up about various aspects of mental health in this insightful podcast episode. He begins by discussing anxiety and the importance of facing it head-on instead of running away. Drawing from his personal experience, he highlights the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) in managing anxiety. Dave then delves into the concept of being an obliger and the challenges that come with constantly prioritising others' needs over one's...

Join Jack on an emotional journey as he opens up about various aspects of his life, from his love for football and the escape it provides to his experiences with grief, anxiety, and music. In this heartfelt podcast, Jack shares his deep passion for Nottingham Forest, recounting the exhilarating feeling of leaving the City Ground after his team secures a victory. Football serves as an essential escape for Jack, allowing him to temporarily transcend the challenges of life and immerse himself...

Join Michelle in this captivating and transformative podcast as she fearlessly shares her personal journey of growth, resilience, and empowerment. Prepare to be inspired as she explores the profound topics of health anxiety, digital safeguarding, anxiety as a new mom, consumption in excess, and the future of mental health and education. In her authentic and vulnerable storytelling, Michelle reveals her deep-seated struggles with health anxiety, unravelling the complex layers of fear,...

In this episode, Neil opens up about his experience with depression and how it has affected his life. He shares that he has always had a certain level of depression, although he didn't recognise it until later on. Even in his early twenties, he would go to work and break down, feeling overwhelmed by what seemed like trivial tasks. He used to list out the things he needed to do, and even though they may have been small, they all felt like they were piling up and becoming too much for him to...

In this deeply personal and courageous video, Chloe shares her journey with eating disorders, focusing on her experiences on the LinkedIn platform and how she has used it to help others. She begins by discussing the challenges she faced in deciding to openly discuss eating disorders on a professional networking platform like LinkedIn. After much contemplation, Chloe realised the impact she could have and made the brave decision to embrace her growing influence and make a difference in the...

In this podcast episode, Sean opens up about his personal journey of understanding masculinity and challenging the traditional patriarchal values he was raised with. He reflects on how his upbringing framed the concept of masculinity, emphasising physical strength, aggression, and protectiveness as the stereotypical traits associated with being a man. As Sean has matured, he has started to question and challenge these narrow views of masculinity. He explores the importance of embracing both...

Jason opens up about his life experiences and the transformative impact of his time in the Royal Navy. From a challenging childhood, Jason shares how he always saw life as a competition, determined not to let his past define him. The sight of a poster depicting a sailor working with missiles sparked a fire within him, leading him to pursue a career as a weapons engineer. With a desire to join the Navy, Jason pushed through by bending the truth about his qualifications. Eventually, he found...

During this podcast episode, James opens up about his first episode with psychosis and the experiences that led up to it. He describes how he noticed a strong emotional connection to external factors, such as feeling hopeful when the sun appeared and experiencing despair when it went behind a cloud. James reflects on the challenging period leading up to his psychosis episode. He had been experiencing difficulties in his relationship, and the stress and anxiety from the impending breakup,...

In this playlist, Aimee shares her perspective on being alone and how it can lead to better times in the future. She begins by acknowledging that when things are taken away from us, such as jobs or people, it can be difficult to see the positive in the situation. However, from her own experiences, she has come to realise that something better is often waiting on the other side. Aimee notes that it's important to take that first step towards realising that something better is waiting for you....

In this video series, Dan discusses his motivation for creating a mental health support website called SABOI in 2018. He starts by acknowledging the positive feedback he has received from people who have used the website and benefited from its services, saying that it has enabled many individuals to speak openly about their struggles and seek help from their loved ones and medical professionals. Dan goes on to explain that he founded SABOI based on his own experiences with depression and...

During this podcast episode, Lou will be discussing what OCD is and how it affects individuals who have it. OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is an anxiety disorder that centres around having an obsession of some sort. These obsessions can be related to anything, but they are usually negative and focus on intrusive thoughts. Common themes of obsessions and intrusive thoughts include harming oneself or others, blasphemous thoughts, and sexual obsessions. However, the obsession that is...

Owen opens up about his eating disorder and how his journey with it started. He explains that when he was 15 years old, he went on a diet with his parents because he was medically overweight. The diet wasn't anything drastic, just cutting back on sugary foods, and he also played football and cricket, which helped him lose weight. Within six months, he had lost the weight he needed, and he felt great because he had gone from being the largest kid on the team to one of the most physically...

In this episode, Jeremy discusses the importance of having a voice and speaking up about sexual abuse. He highlights how technology has made it easier for individuals to share their stories with the world. He notes that by writing posts and sharing them online, people can find inspiration from others who have spoken out about their experiences. Jeremy acknowledges that not everyone may feel comfortable speaking out about their experiences, but hearing someone else's story may still be...

During this episode, Talia shares her personal experience with post-natal depression. She starts by recounting how she didn't even realise she was in labour and how the hospital threatened to call the police if her partner, Jake, didn't go home because she was screaming. Talia goes on to explain how she used to see couples splitting up after having a baby and couldn't understand why. However, once she had her own child, she realised how much your mental health can suffer after giving birth....

In this YouTube episode, Jack opens up about his difficult relationship with his father. He explains that at the age of 18, he had to make the difficult decision to cut his dad out of his life. He had not seen his father in four years at this point and had decided that the relationship was too toxic for him to continue.  Jack explains that he and his father were complete opposites, and he never felt like he was good enough for his dad. He felt anxious every time he saw him, and his father's...

In this episode, Becky talks about the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace and how it's crucial to consider the individual needs of each employee. She emphasises that it's not possible to make a blanket decision and says that one approach will help everyone's mental health. Becky mentions that there are some basic guidelines that organisations can follow, but ultimately, it depends on the organisation itself. For example, some organisations may not be able to work only...

In this episode, Matt hosts a thought-provoking conversation with guest Lewis about a range of important topics such as history, masculinity, misogyny, and youth engagement. With both of them hailing from diverse cities, they explore the power of diversity and the need to have difficult conversations with young people to prevent echo chamber thinking. Lewis discusses the importance of separating ideas from individuals in discussions and debates. He notes that in our current culture, ideas...

In this powerful podcast episode, Matt and Emma delve into the topics of grief, growth, family, and self-improvement. The conversation begins with Emma sharing her personal experiences with grief and how it has impacted her life. Matt and Emma explore the ways in which grief can lead to growth and self-improvement, despite the pain and hardships it brings. Throughout the episode, Matt and Emma reflect on their own personal journeys and how they have grown and evolved through difficult times....

In this podcast episode, Matt sits down with George to have a candid conversation about mental health. George talks about his battles with depression, anxiety, and the constant battle for perfection. Throughout the episode, they discuss topics like finding identity, isolation during school years, the importance of prioritising friendships, and other ways to stay socially connected and healthy. George's journey with depression is very personal, and he talks about how he copes with it. He also...

In this podcast episode, we will explore the idea of using your past pain as a source of inspiration to help others and find your purpose in life. It is common to feel lost or stuck when trying to figure out what you want to do with your life. However, by reflecting on your previous experiences, you can discover a deeper understanding of yourself and how you can make a positive impact on the world. We hear the powerful story of Ryan who has been diagnosed with Borderline personality disorder...

In this podcast episode, we will explore the idea of using your past pain as a source of inspiration to help others and find your purpose in life. It is common to feel lost or stuck when trying to figure out what you want to do with your life. However, by reflecting on your previous experiences, you can discover a deeper understanding of yourself and how you can make a positive impact on the world. We hear the powerful story of Ryan who has been diagnosed with Borderline personality disorder...

Parenting can be challenging, especially when it comes to navigating the complex world of children's mental health. While it's important to be supportive and understanding, it can also be tempting to try to solve our children's problems for them and continue with the old technique of "Mom knows best". At Parenting Mental Health, they believe this isn't always the best or most effective method in empowering our children with their mental health journeys. In this episode, we'll explore the...

Welcome to this podcast episode with Kieran O'Sullivan-Day. In this episode, we have a wonderful discussion about our mental health journeys. We cover children's mental health, anxiety and the love we share for our family dogs. Kieran also shares experiences with working as a practitioner in the field and how it can often feel like a really overwhelming job at times. Listeners will hear about our personal experiences with anxiety, children's mental health, the importance of family and what...