Each week we chat to a different expert, giving you the professional lowdown on depression, wellbeing and the support available. Think of this podcast as a helping hand through the often-scary world of mental health – from eating well and getting a good night’s sleep to being there for someone who’s struggling, we’ll cover the practical stuff as well as the emotional.
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Episode 6: Dr Guy Winch - Practising Emotional First Aid
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Our emotional needs and wounds affect all that we do. So, why don't we tend to them as we do physical needs and wounds?We invited TED Talk'er and licensed psychologist, Dr Guy Winch, to talk to us about emotional first aid - what it is and how we can practice it.Some questions we ask:Why are people more willing to talk about physical injuries than …
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Episode 5: Dr Kristin Neff - Getting to Grips with Self-Compassion
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We're often our own worst critics. The negative self-talk can be cruel, it gives depression power and eventually, we start to believe the things we tell ourselves.We invited one of the world’s leading experts on self-compassion, Dr Kristin Neff, to teach us a thing, or two, about being kind to ourselves.Some questions we ask:Why is self-compassion …
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Episode 4: Jo Gifford - Depression, Business and Self-Care
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Being an entrepreneur comes with its own set of trials and tribulations. The buck stops with you which can be liberating, extremely frightening and lonely.We invited trailblazing entrepreneur, Jo Gifford, to talk to us about managing the work/life balance.Some questions we ask:Did you make a conscious decision to be honest about your mental health …
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Epsiode 3: Dr Kirstie Anderson - Why Sleep is Important
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One of the first signs of depression is a change in sleep habits. People who have depression often say that they either have difficulty falling and staying asleep despite feeling tired (insomnia) or it’s all they want to do and they still feel tired (hypersomnia).We invited leading sleep neurologist, Dr Kirstie Anderson, to explain why sleep is imp…
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Episode 2: MP Johnny Mercer - Mental Health Stigma and Help for Veterans
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The stigma of mental health often prevents those who are unwell, from reaching out for the help and support they so desperately need and deserve. We invited Plymouth's newly-elected MP, Johnny Mercer, to tell us about his crusade to stamp out the stigma of mental health and to improve services for veterans.Some questions we ask:What it's like to be…
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Episode 1: Lucy Jones - The Role Food Plays in our Mental Health
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Food is the fuel which keeps us ticking over. Our body and brain draw all the nutrients they need from the food and drink we consume.We invited award-winning dietitian, Lucy Jones, to shed some light on the role food and drink plays in our wellbeing.Some questions we ask:Why is it important to be mindful of what we eat and drink?How does what we ea…
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