Hurt to Healing

Today, I am honoured to be joined by a remarkable guest who's on a mission to transform the way we perceive and address mental health. Danny Gray, the founder of JAAQ and War Paint for Men, has a story that resonates deeply with so many. His struggle with body dysmorphia, particularly regarding his ears and hair, began during his teenage years, casting a long shadow over his self-esteem and mental well-being.Today, Danny joins us to share his inspiring journey of resilience. He reveals how he manages his mental health now, providing valuable insights for those facing similar challenges. But Danny's story goes beyond his personal struggle; it's about turning pain into purpose.Through JAAQ, Danny is on a mission to educate and empower individuals about mental health and disorders like body dysmorphia. He knows firsthand the transformative impact of awareness and understanding. In this episode, we'll explore the reasons behind his passion for this cause and why he believes education is essential.So, if you're ready to be inspired by a mission for societal change, this episode is the one to listen to.Find Danny Gray: War Paint for Men: https://warpaintformen.com/Instagram: @danny.h.grayJAAQ: @jaaqofficialFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram: @hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s Healing 101, I am honoured to be speaking to Professor David John Nutt, an English neuropsychopharmacologist specialising in the research of drugs that affect the brain and conditions such as addiction, anxiety, and sleep. He is the chairman of Drug Science, a non-profit which he founded in 2010 to provide independent, evidence-based information on drugs. This was such a fascinating conversation and I’ve been desperate to speak to him for so long seeing as I’ve had my own experience with psychedelics.In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into psychedelics and I ask him the questions I’ve always wanted to know such what was the reason therapeutic use of psychedelics was made illegal, why the research surrounding them has always been shrouded in controversy and whether he thinks the general outlook on psychedelics is ever likely to change in the UK. It’s a fascinating conversation and Professor David Nutt explains even the most complicated topics in such a clear and concise way so I really do hope you enjoy it.   Find Professor David Nutt: Twitter: @ProfDavidNuttDrug Science: https://www.drugscience.org.uk/Book on Psychedelics: https://www.drugscience.org.uk/Follow Hurt to Healing on Instagram: @hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I am speaking to a truly inspiring guest whose journey through grief and healing has been nothing short of extraordinary. He's a father who faced the most profound loss a parent can endure, and he's here to share his remarkable story of resilience. Ben Goldsmith, author of the deeply touching book "God is an Octopus".Ben's world was shattered by the tragic loss of his beloved daughter, and in the depths of his grief, he found solace in an unexpected place – nature. Through his experiences and his poignant words, Ben discovered the healing power of the natural world, a source of comfort and renewal in the darkest of times. In today's episode, we'll delve into Ben's journey of coping with grief, the role of nature in his healing process, and the profound insights he's gained along the way. His book, "God is an Octopus," beautifully captures the essence of this transformative journey.Find Ben:Instagram: @bengoldsmithTwitter: @bengoldsmithBook: https://amzn.eu/d/jbEgMcpFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram: @hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode I am joined by podcaster, author, former Made in Chelsea cast member and a very old friend of mine, Caggie Dunlop. Caggie is well known for her podcast, Saturn Returns, which is designed to help listeners feel calm during times of transitions - particularly during our late twenties which is a time that often brings big periods of change and unrest in many aspects of our lives. Caggie has recently written a book inspired by her hugely popular podcast where she shares personal stories, expert advice and empowers readers to embrace their own spiritual journey. Caggie knows first hand how challenging this period is and has been very open about feeling unsettled during her twenties, struggling with both anxiety and depression and drinking in a destructive way. I’m so pleased to have the opportunity to talk to her today about what she did to overcome the discomfort, learn to accept herself and ultimately improve her mental health.Find Caggie: Saturn Returns Website: https://www.saturnreturns.co.uk/instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caggiesworld/Book: https://amzn.eu/d/7qRvEqZPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/il/podcast/saturn-returns-with-caggie/id1502641301Follow Hurt to Healing on Instagram:@hurttohealingpodA big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. And a massive thank you to The&Partnership for supporting my mission and showing what we can achieve when we come together. To find out more about the work The&Partnership creates, visit theandpartnership.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s Summer Special, I am joined by Dr Louise Newson, a GP and renowned Menopause Specialist, author, podcast host and the founder of the Balance app. Louise is passionate about improving education about the perimenopause and menopause and improving awareness of safe prescribing of HRT to healthcare professionals. Women are increasingly discussing the forgetfulness, anxiety and suicidal thoughts they have experience as their hormones change in midlife. It’s true that the link between menopause and depression is now sufficiently recognised and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence now recommends HRT as the first line of treatment for low mood or anxiety in menopausal women. Today, I speak to Louise all about mental health and emotional wellbeing in the perimenopause and menopause, particularly the psychological symptoms and ask her about how we can support our mental health during these changes.Find Louise:Website: https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dr-louise-newson-podcast/id1459614845Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menopause_doctor/?hl=enFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram:@hurttohealingpodA big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. And a massive thank you to The&Partnership for supporting my mission and showing what we can achieve when we come together. To find out more about the work The&Partnership creates, visit theandpartnership.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s Summer Special, we have a returning guest, Dr Katia Fredriksen and if you haven’t listened to her episode on ADHD and children then I highly recommend you do so. Dr Katia is a licensed clinical psychologist who specialises in pediatric neuropsychology. She evaluates clients ranging from preschool to university students with autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and emotional vulnerabilities. In this episode, we will be focusing on autism in children, the different ways it presents itself and how it can be harnessed positively from a young age.Find Katia: Book appointment: https://stixrud.com/staff/katia-fredriksen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuropsychmomdocs/?hl=enFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram:@hurttohealingpodA big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. And a massive thank you to The&Partnership for supporting my mission and showing what we can achieve when we come together. To find out more about the work The&Partnership creates, visit theandpartnership.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s summer special, I am joined by Dr. Anna Lembke, a Professor of psychiatry at Stanford Univeristy and the best-selling author of Drugdealer, MD and most recently Dopamine Nation. In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain. Most importantly, she tells readers how to find the delicate balance between the two. Today we speak about how we’re living in a time with unprecedented access to high dopamine stimuli such as drugs, food, news and social media. Dr Anna Lembke explains that we’ve all become vulnerable to overconsumption and how we can stop overindulging and ultimately transform our lives.Find Anna:Website: https://www.annalembke.com/Books: https://amzn.eu/d/5hw3qYJFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram:@hurttohealingpodA big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. And a massive thank you to The&Partnership for supporting my mission and showing what we can achieve when we come together. To find out more about the work The&Partnership creates, visit theandpartnership.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s Summer Special, Dr Katia Fredriksen is a licensed clinical psychologist who specialises in pediatric neuropsychology. She evaluates clients ranging from preschool to university students with autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and emotional vulnerabilities and provides families with a road map of how to support their children. In this episode, we will be focusing on ADHD in children, how it differs in boys and girls, how schools need more understanding when it comes to children with ADHD and how ultimately it can be a huge strength.Find Katia: Book appointment: https://stixrud.com/staff/katia-fredriksen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuropsychmomdocs/?hl=enFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram:@hurttohealingpodA big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. And a massive thank you to The&Partnership for supporting my mission and showing what we can achieve when we come together. To find out more about the work The&Partnership creates, visit theandpartnership.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s Summer special, I am joined by Stefanie Michele, a Certified Coach, Occupational Therapist, Intuitive Eating Counsellor with a background in Human Development and Mental Health Psychology. Perhaps more importantly, she has first hand experience with recovery from 20+ years of body and food disorder. Her disordered eating began when she was a teenager and she then struggled with bulimia, binge-eating disorder and orthorexia well into her 30s. The binge-restrict cycle dominated her life and she lived in fear of gaining weight. However, one day she decided to enlist the support of a coach to help her change her relationship with her body and this began to aid her recovery. Stefanie has now made it her mission to help others reframe their thought patterns, heal their relationship with food and discover an identity outside of food and body image.Find Stefanie: Website: https://www.iamstefaniemichele.com/aboutInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele/Follow Hurt to Healing on Instagram:@hurttohealingpodA big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. And a massive thank you to The&Partnership for supporting my mission and showing what we can achieve when we come together. To find out more about the work The&Partnership creates, visit theandpartnership.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Tyrer is the Professor of Community Psychiatry in the Centre for Mental Health in the Division of Experimental Medicine. Much of his recent work has been focused around personality disorders. Personality disturbance is very common, not just in psychiatric practice, and this importance has been largely unrecognized as the knowledge around this particular disorder is very poor. Many people feel very strongly about the term personality disorder but it’s a term that is misunderstood by almost everyone and needs to go. In this episode, Peter teaches us about the various different types of personality disorders, why they can be tricky to treat and the big question as to whether we are born with our personality or it’s shaped over time.Find Peter:https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/p.tyrerBuy his book on personality disorders: https://amzn.eu/d/9U7Tg7uFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram:@hurttohealingpodA big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. And a massive thank you to The&Partnership for supporting my mission and showing what we can achieve when we come together. To find out more about the work The&Partnership creates, visit theandpartnership.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.