Mentally Yours
Metro
A weekly mental health and wellbeing podcast from http://Metro.co.uk.Each episode Metro's Lifestyle Editor Rachel Moss is joined by a guest host to chat with people, from shop workers to celebrities, with lived experience, and experts to educate, empathise and challenge stigma.Our experts, hosts and guests know how lonely mental illness can be. This podcast offers hope and proof that things can improve.Published every Monday.Follow us on social media http://twitter.com/mentallyyrs or join the private Mentally Yours Facebook Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 7, 2017 • 31min
#17 Schizophrenia
Erica Crompton suffers from Schizophrenia. She's had difficulty holding down a job, battled with maintaining friendships and struggled to explain her illness to her parents. Stay in touch with Yvette and Ellen online: twitter.com/mentallyyrs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2017 • 23min
#16 A Practical Guide
Yvette and Ellen sit down in the park with writer, Emily Reynolds, to chat about some of the practical things people can do to overcome their own mental health issues! Emily has written about her depression, bipolar disorder and issues with hallucinations in her latest book, A Beginners Guide To Losing Your Mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2017 • 30min
#15 Fugue State
Ellen and Yvette speak with Imi Groome, who has suffered from Fugue State, a rare and horrible mental health issue. Join the three girls at Bills in West London as they talk relationships, silly moments and googling your own illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2017 • 25min
#14 Anorexia II
"When you lose weight, people tell you that you look good". Comedian Dave Chawner speaks to Ellen and Yvette about his anorexia. It can take a long time to develop a mental health issue, but even longer to deal with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2017 • 27min
#13 Mindfulness
Downloading the right smartphone apps, staying hydrated and trying to meditate... everyday. Ellen and Yvette talk with with radio and TV personality, Sarah Powell, about how she deals with her anxiety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 3, 2017 • 39min
#12 Having a Breakdown
Following his mother's suicide, Ollie Aplin's late teens were obviously incredibly tough. But his breakdown and depression came much later in life. Ellen and Yvette speak to Ollie about coming to terms with death, the power of running and the Mind Journals movement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2017 • 25min
#11 Bipolar II
Kate Leaver is a journalist, author, and former professional fairy. Ellen and Yvette chat to Kate about her bipolar one - when's a good time to make massive life decisions, when's a good time to sleep outside on the street and when's a good time to take your meds! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2017 • 42min
#10 Alcoholism
For Paul Mcmullan a quick drink on a fun Friday night post-work can lead to an extremely dark Monday morning! Yvette and Ellen talk alcoholism, both as a cause and effect of mental health issues: the darkest moments, the AA, and asking for a tenner… every time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8, 2017 • 24min
#9 Coping With Traumatic Events Like Terrorist Attacks(Bonus Episode)
Registered counsellor and psychotherapist, Juliusz Wodzianski, talks through coping mechanisms for dealing with trauma. This episode is for you if the recent terrorist attacks have affected you in any way. Mad you sad. Made you mad. Made you bury your head in the sand. We might not all know someone who has been killed by a recent attack, but we've all been affected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2017 • 24min
#8 Laughing at Depression
Aaron Gillies uses social media to mock issues surrounding his own mental health. Is it ok to laugh at depression? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
