Mentally Yours

And is it making us happy? Charlotte Fox Weber is a Psychotherapist, Founder of The School of Life Psychotherapy and author of What We Want, a new book looking into twelve universal wants and desires. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about her book, her work and her story. And check out Charlotte's work online too www.charlottefoxweber.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In conversation with Andrea McLean. What is it that makes you happy? What should you do if you feel exhausted every day? How do you know when you need to change the direction of your life? Ellen chat with TV Presenter, Writer and Co-Founder of Mindset App @officialthisgirlisonfire, Andrea McLean, about her mental health journey and new book, called: You Just Need to Believe It: 10 Ways in 10 Days to Unlock Your Courage and Reclaim Your Power. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs And join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742 And keep up to date with Andrea online too... www.instagram.com/andreamclean1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can we do to help ourselves and help the planet? Yvette chats with Dr Emma Lawrence, the Mental Health Innovations Fellow at the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London. They chat about heat waves, climate change and their impact on our mental health. 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.

Hazel's story... After a long mental health journey, Hazel's was finally diagnosed with non-organic psychosis, which, as she says "has no cause". Now, she's a Mental Health Campaigner, Writer and Podcaster. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about her story...Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742 And check out Hazel's podcast, The Reality Tourist Podcast, online... www.twitter.com/RealityTourists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to be a "Wellness Warrior"? Yvette chats to Victoria Maxwell, a Writer from Canada, who uses her love of the theatre to both entertain and educate her audiences about mental illness. They chat about spirituality, bipolar disorder and how to tell a good story.Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742 And check out Victoria online... www.victoriamaxwell.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellen and Yvette chat with Author and Mental Health Campaigner, Lily Bailey. They chat about what it is like living with clinical obsessive compulsive disorder, which she has written about in her new book, When I see Blue. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742 And check out Lily online... www.twitter.com/lilybaileyuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a powerful episode... Ellen and Yvette chat to Elliot Kallen about suicide, overcoming trauma and the comparisons between mental health support in the US and the UK. Elliot's son, Jake, took his own life aged 19. Now he runs A Brighter Day, a non profit organisation which aims to stop teen suicide by educating teens and their parents about mental disorders, and providing resources they can use to reach out and communicate when depression and stress are affecting either their own or the lives of those around them.Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742 And check out Elliott's work online too... www.abrighterday.info Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we learn to see the positives of anxiety?Tracy Dennis-Tiwary is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at The City University of New York. She has also written a book called Why Anxiety is Good for You (Even Though it Feels Bad)? She chats with Ellen and Yvette about all the benefits (yes, benefits!) of healthy anxiety. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742 And check out Tracy online... www.twitter.com/tracyadennis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How (and why) does the brain work in the way it does?Albert Moukheiber is Neuroscientist and Psychologist. He chats to Ellen and Yvette about memories, self-doubt and anxiety. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742 And check out Albert's book, Your Brain Is Playing Tricks On You, too... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can using a console help soothe your soul? Rosie Taylor is the Community Manager at Safe In Our World, a video games charity on a mission to raise awareness of mental health for gamers. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about the work she is doing and games she is playing!Follow Mentally Yours on social media... www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs Join our private Facebook group... www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742 And check out Rosie's work online... www.safeinourworld.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.