Happy Place Bryony Gordon
Jan 14, 2019
Bryony Gordon, a writer and journalist, shares her journey of overcoming alcohol and depression by running the London marathon in her underwear. They discuss the power of honesty, the mental health benefits of running, strategies to overcome resistance, and the positive outcomes of pushing beyond comfort zones.
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Honesty Unlocks Connection
- Bryony Gordon found that writing publicly about her OCD and breakdown unlocked mass empathy and connection.
- That openness reframed mental illness as common and treatable rather than shameful and isolating.
Tell Someone, Then Seek Support
- Talk about mental health because silence lets illness thrive and shame persist.
- Speaking up pressures institutions to improve services and connects you to help and community.
Use Community Movement To Connect
- Start or join community exercise groups to combat isolation and boost mood.
- Bryony's 'Mental Health Mates' shows simple local meetups and walks scale into supportive networks.