In this episode we take a look at 2019 on mental health and people's views on in 2020. Answering three important questions going in to the new year: - What are you hoping for in 2020?  - What can you do for your mental health in 2020?  - What are your thoughts on the statement of ‘new year, new you’, heading into 2020? Happy new year to you all! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In this episode Gemma talks to Freddie Cocker about his experiences with being bullied and the issues he came up against as a result. Freddie set up 'Vent' a place where people can go to get support with their mental health and share their experiences. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

For a special Christmas Day episode, we'll be heading inside a non-for-profit community interest group that's tackling loneliness and isolation. We'll also be speaking to the Campaign to End Loneliness and how they're working to help signpost with mental health conditions to the right sources to deal with loneliness and mental health care. We also wanted to thank everyone for listening to the podcast during 2019. We’ve been overwhelmed that hundreds of thousands of you have been listening to...

Author of Saving Dad, Matt Janes tells Gemma and Michael his life story about mental health, purpose, hope & redemption. He was 3 years old when he first witnessed the devastating effects of dad's depression. 43 years later, after electric shock therapy and psychiatric meds continued to fail him, Matt pursued alternative answers to help save his dad. You can find more information about all the things discussed in the podcast at savingdad.co.uk For information regarding your data...

Welcome to this week's episode of No Really, I'm Fine. In this podcast I travelled to London to meet John Waldron, a mental health nurse who works at St Andrew's Care. St Andrew's Care is a mental health charity, who provide specialist care for those who have severe mental illnesses. I spoke to John, who has worked at St Andrews for many years, about his new podcast On the Ward - which goes behind the scenes at St Andrew's. We also chatted about John's job and what it's like to work at a...

On this episode of No Really, I’m Fine we speak to Catherine Reader. We'll be talking to Catherine at the heart of where she has been struggling with depression for the last few years at her university in Leeds. According to the World Health Organisation, More than 300 million people globally are now living with depression. Catherine’s has been campaigning for better support for people with mental health conditions as a disability as she feels there isn’t enough guidance for people with...

In this week's episode we explore how physical health can have a major impact on our mental wellbeing. James Conlon chats to host Gemma Sherlock about his chronic illness battle and how his mental health has been affected. Representatives from Crohns and Colitis UK charity also appear, offering an insight into their support services. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Dan Kay is better known as being one of the main hosts of Football podcast Blood Red but today he's taken a break to join us to share his mental health battle off the pitch. His unconventional childhood and adolescence took him to some dark places in his life. He made two attempts on his own life, was briefly admitted to hospital and struggled to cope with his mental health demons. This deeply compelling story is being shared in the hope that it might inspire others going through the same...

This week we have our very first collaboration episode! We've teamed-up with Yvette Caster and Ellen Scott from the Mentally Yours podcast and there's good reason! We're both nominated for a Mind Media Award 2019 for Podcast of the Year! We're all very excited for the recognition so Gemma spoke with Yvette and Ellen down the line to London about what inspired them to talk more openly about not only their mental health struggles but what got them starting their own mental health podcast too. ...

In This week's episode, Film Reviewer Chris Hunneysett talks to Producer Matt about how mental health is portrayed in Hollywood, Discussing the difference between how men and women are depicted in the movies as well as talking about new films like Joker, and Judy, Matt and Chris explore classics like, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Following on from our popular 'outdoor episodes' in series 1, we’ve visited another place that shines a light on pioneering work to innovate mental health action across the UK. For this episode, we’ve essentially come back to the beginning. We’ve come to not only the oldest Mental Healthcare institute in the UK but a place that is known across the world for something more groundbreaking. The Retreat in Yorkshire has been helping people with a variety of mental health conditions for more...

This week, Gemma speaks to Hope Virgo. Hope has campaigned tirelessly for more support for those with eating disorders. Her 'dumpthescales' petition has more than 90,000 signatures- calling on the government to review the eating disorder guidance delivered by clinicians. Hope talks about this but also shares her journey with anorexia and being a victim of sexual abuse and how her recovery is helping so many as well as her self For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This week, Gemma is joined by guest Ben West, who at the age of just 17, lost his brother Sam. Sam tragically took his own life and Ben has joined us to talk about that experience and what he has gone on to do in the world of Mental Health campaigning. Ben is an inspiration in how he has decided to take action after experiencing something so tragic. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We're back for series 2 on World Mental Health Day 2019 and we're very excited to be joined by activist, author and journalist Scarlett Curtis. Scarlett talks about how she struggled to fight her physical and mental health problems as a teenager after an operation on her back left her in chronic pain. She also tells us all about her new book It's Not Ok to Feel Blue, and Other Lies which is a collection of over 70 essays, poems and inspirational mental health stories. You can get ahold of...

Welcome to season two of No Really, I'm Fine! We are super excited to be returning for another season on October 10th to talk about an issue that is important to everyone involved in making the show! We have an inspiring cast of guests and we hope you come with us on the next part of our journey through Mental Health! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

You may or may not have noticed but series one has come to an end. We're obviously really sad and we just wanted to take some time to chat through what we've learned from doing this podcast series. Hosts Gemma Sherlock and Michael Pearson chat through what they enjoyed most about the series and touching on what those stories meant for their mental health journeys. Don't worry, we'll be back at the beginning of October and as mentioned in the podcast, you can contact Michael and Gemma on...

Jamie Yates has been through it all and in this episode he shares how he has turned his life around since his breakdown, gone back to his roots and will do just about anything for his little girl. 12 months ago he was homeless, his marriage had broken down and was in a mental health hospital in Scotland. He now has got himself his own home in a place he loves and is now rebuilding his life. He speaks to Gemma Sherlock and Michael Pearson about his inspiring story. For information regarding...

In this episode, Gemma talks to one of our show's producers, Matt Aldus. They talk about mental health, medication and the taboo that comes with it, along with identity, and the anger, frustration, and shame he feels from being in a dark place. As ever, follow us on Twitter at @ImFinePodcast_ Hosts: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally and Michael Pearson. Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

On this week's episode we meet Cheddar Gorgeous, a drag queen who stars on Channel 4's new TV show Drag SOS. The show is about five drag queens who tour the nation to find unsuspecting members of the public to unlock their long-lost confidence and become bolder, braver drag-enhanced versions of themselves - all with a generous splash of glitter. Michael Pearson takes his microphone to Manchester to speak to Cheddar Gorgeous, the mother of House Gorgeous . You'll also hear a little clip from...

On this week's episode we find out just how toxic reality television is and are shows like Love Island good for our mental wellbeing? Gabby Allen, a finalist on the ITV flagship show Love Island, talks about how she wishes she had the support following her departure from the villa. She also talks body image on the show and her personal relationship with fitness, food and social media as well as talking about her new cookery and fitness book, available now on Amazon. Note this week's episode...

In this episode Gemma chats with Sarah Gustafson, who has battled traumatic experiences to become Miss Liverpool Curve 2019. The emotional episode focuses on Sarah's experiences with OCD, depression, anxiety and her autism diagnosis. Sarah's genuine motivation to help others is inspirational, helpful and may just save a life. Read more a bout Sarah's story here. Presenters: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally, Michael Pearson Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus For information regarding your...

Please note, this week's episode, at times, this can be an uncomfortable listen but it’s important that these brave mens’ stories are heard. It’s a souring fact that now suicide is the most common cause of death for men aged 20-49 in England and Wales.  The office for National Statistics report that in 2017, 5,821 suicides were recorded in Great Britain. Of these, 75% were male and 25% were female. This week, Michael Pearson heads inside the weekly discussion group that's getting men to talk...

This week Fiona Thomas opens up about her own mental health experiences and how her life has turned around since she quit her job. Author of Depression in a Digital Age, her book has been described as a honest reminder about how to control your online space and not let it control you. As ever, follow us on Twitter at @ImFinePodcast_ Hosts: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally and Michael Pearson. Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus.

In this episode Michael talks in-depth with host of the First Time Dads Podcast Richard Innes, about anger and therapy, alcohol, anxiety and awareness. On the verge of being a father for a second time Richard's story is not only eye-opening, but incredibly gripping, honest and candid. From mental health to being a dad, Rich is a captivating storyteller and this is certainly one you don't want to miss! Follow us on Twitter at @ImFinePodcast_ Hosts: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally and Michael...

This week's episode is the deeply compelling story of Callum Carson. A Scottish sports journalist who has waived his right to anonymity in order to help others deal with the trauma of sexual assault. He was attacked in the street on Christmas Eve, 2005 – but the next year, a court reached a verdict of not proven. A medical expert questioned Callum’s sexuality and said his injuries could have been the result of consensual intercourse. Now 13 years on, he's bravely is speaking out to help...