Mentally Yours

The end of an era. After more than 300 episodes, our good friend and colleague Yvette Caster is putting down her Mentally Yours microphone. In this episode, Yvette and Rachel talk through some of the highlights from the past few years of podcasting on Mentally Yours.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we break though mental health stereotypes and stigmas?Yvette is joined by brand new host, Rachel, to chat with Lucy Nichol, a mental health campaigner and Writer. They talk about health anxiety, stigmas and Lucy's new book, Don't Call Me Snowflake. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742 And check out Lucy's work online... www.lucynichol.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Lindsay is no stranger to stress and anxiety. But in his case, leaving those struggles untreated led to a full psychotic episode that hospitalised him for the better part of a month. He chats to Yvette about his story, which he's also put down in a book, Befriending My Brain: A Psychosis Story. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742 And keep up with James' work online... www.twitter.com/jameslindsay23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do the books we read tell us about our mental health? And what does our mental health tell us about the books we read? Ruth Heholt and Jo Parsons are currently running a module at Falmouth University called madness and literature. They chat to Yvette about the course, and talk through some of the most revealing books. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs And join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Melanie worked for five years in the luxury yachting industry and during this time experienced depression and suicidal ideation. Her debut memoir, Behind Ocean Lines: The Invisible Price of Accommodating Luxury, follows her experience in this industry and the damaging effect it had on her mental health. Yvette chats to Melanie White about her time at sea...Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yvette chats with her mum in this very special (and candid) Mentally Yours episode. They talk about life growing up with Yvette's Bipolar Disorder, coping mechanisms, and getting through it together.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is ADHD and how are people living with it? Kate Moryoussef was diagnosed with ADHD when she was younger and manages her life so she doesn't feel too overwhelmed. She also uses gentle guidance to help newly-diagnosed ADHD women find more validation, self-compassion, self-acceptance and self-forgiveness. On today's episode Kate chats with Yvette.Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742 And check out Kate's work online... www.adhdwomenswellbeing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special International Women’s Day mini-episode we chat to MMA star Molly McCann aka Meatball Molly about fighting, mental fitness and what to do if you’re struggling. Molly McCann was speaking on behalf of the world’s premier MMA organisation, the UFC. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the UFC has been a global pioneer in sport and entertainment with key innovation in women’s sport. To find out more, please visit, https://www.ufc.com/30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't worry, the podcast is carrying on...After more than 300 episodes, our good friend and colleague Ellen Scott is leaving Metro and putting down her Mentally Yours microphone. In this episode, Ellen and Yvette talk through some of their favourite episodes and remember the times they have had together hosting Mentally Yours. We're not going anywhere though! Yvette will continue to host the pod and the next episode of Mentally Yours will be coming soon.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy's Man Club is a a place for men to come together in a safe environment to talk about issues and problems they have faced or are currently facing. It was formed by Luke Ambler and his mother-in-law Elaine after his brother-in-law Andy, took his own life. Yvette chats to Sean Gill, Project Development Champion at Andy's Man Club, about the charity's work. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742 And find out more online too... www.andysmanclub.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.