James laughs about the time he found himself in a sticky situation in a high school bathroom. He opens up on the breakup of his fiance and how he was lucky to survive an incident involving an elevator abroad. James vents his anger at how unfair life can be with the illnesses of close family members and how he channelled that anger into productivity…

Nat opens up about dealing with depression and what she did to overcome an extremely difficult time. Nat talks about getting picked on in high school because of her sexuality and we learn about the highs and lows of online dating from creeps to finding her perfect match. Nat also describes being on stage with James Brown and what happened when she …

Sean tells his joy about getting his dog, Pablo but shares some of the disgusting things that can come with it. He talks about being pick pocketed on a train in Barcelona and how much he panicked when his house almost burned down. Sean describes how proud he was witnessing his dad give first aid to a teenager who'd been knocked down and reveals a c…

Craig describes his first panic attack in high school which resulted him being absent for the majority of it. He talks of feeling embarrassed explaining this to those around him and how it affected him in later life. Craig opens up on the passing of his grandparents and how he had to break the news to his family. He speaks of his joy at the birth o…

Mike explains leaving everything behind to work in a foreign country while also telling anecdotes where he's had an absolute nightmare in airports. He talks us through the night he was arrested and opens up about his experiences with the highs and lows you get from pills. Mike discusses times he's suffered with anxiety and describes the infamous Gu…

Phil gives his side of the story of being beaten up by Turkish locals after trying to help somebody in distress. He opens up on the struggles of losing a pet in an already difficult time and talks us through how his life flashed before his eyes on a motorway. We learn about how happy a sporting event can make you when it comes to the underdog and j…

Becky shares some of the incidents she's been through growing up from being cheated on in high school, accidentally smashing her arm through a window at a party to unwittingly giving her mates a live sex show. Becky talks of the horror she felt when a teenager went missing under her care and explains why her Grandad had one of the most coolest 80th…

Gaz has played football at a semi professional level and shares his most memorable games for the right and wrong reasons. He tells us of his outrage of receiving a negative performance review from a manager he thought he could trust and how nothing compares to the proud and happiest moment of seeing his wife give birth to their son.…

Tom spills the beans on some of the most bizarre things he's witnessed working as a manager in a Tesco Express. He tells the story of a Neuro condition which sadly led to the loss of sight in one eye. He shares the traumatic experience of being involved in an attempted car jacking and talks us through the night of when he was victim to an unprovoke…

Mike is a man who has travelled the world and reveals some of the craziest things he's seen which includes a massive bar fight in Columbia. He opens up about a problem he had which resulted in many new mattresses and shares his story about farting in a cinema. Mike also puts some of the rumours to bed about what happened on a lads holiday in Gumbet…

Callum gives his version of events of the traumatic experience of almost losing his brother right before his eyes. He talks about the highs and lows of travelling the world which includes learning about the death of an idol. Callum tells us how he helped turn a young mans life around and what it feels like to have another person commit a disgusting…

Josh reveals the trials and tribulations he went through following IVF treatment with his fiance which ultimately led to a happy ending. He talks about how and why he got arrested and even attempted to make a run for it. Josh mentions why he feels targeted on nights out and what it feels like to have all eyes on you in a packed local pub.…

Oliver describes what it's like growing up with anger management issues and how it affected his relationship with the people around him. He opens up about being addicted to drugs and almost losing his life because of it. Oliver also describes the highs of an important penalty save and explains the euphoria that football can give you…

George talks about how he proposed to his girlfriend after a difficult time involving a betrayal with a family member. He describes how it felt to be involved in a riot with a bunch of young offenders and what it's like to stand in human excrement barefoot.By Oliver Smith

Jake talks about some of the distressing things he's witnessed as a police officer on response. He opens up about the death of a family member and how he overcame anxiety in the midst of a hard breakup.By Oliver Smith

Will talks about the highs of playing in a rugby world cup and achieving dreams of opening his own bar. He mentions how this success comes at price and had to pick himself up from rock bottom in an intense battle with depression. Will talks about the most painful injury in his life and what it feels like to break wind in a busy post office…

On The FAST podcast #12 I’m joined by musician Felicity Grant. We talk about Fliss’ journey so far, starting from playing the lead role in the musical chitty chitty bang bang at just 10 years old for two years, to moving to London and back to Manchester creating her own music and performing. Fliss talks about how music has been the one thing that h…

On the FAST Podcast #11 I’m joined by events organiser Daisy Halsall We talk about the decision to go to university straight after college and the positives and negatives of this. And how despite believing you will come out of university and get a job handed to you, this isn’t the case. We talk about the lows after finishing university when you’re …

On the FAST Podcast #10 I’m joined by tattoo artist Zoe blundell. We talk about Zoe’s journey on becoming a tattoo artist and working for herself. From quitting uni, to working in a job you don’t enjoy, to growing the confidence to follow your passion. We speak about recognising when you’re in a dark place and how important it is to take yourself a…

On The FAST podcast #9 I’m joined by wellbeing coach, mum and botanical planting events host Kate Moryoussef. We talk about mindfulness exercises and the positive effect they can have if a daily basis. From talking a walk, staring a new hobby to watching a tea bag floating in water whilst making a cup of tea. Late talks about the effect a healthy, …

On podcast #8 I speak with Tim Roberts. Tim is a coach, motivational speaker, husband and father. Tim speaks openly about being diagnosed with depression last year. Tim’s openness, and honesty about how he felt durning this time is both inspiring and moving and I hope will help others to speak openly about their experiences of mental health too. Ti…

On podcast #7 I speak with my boss, Adam kara. Adam is an entrepreneur, a mentor, a husband and father… and a fantastic boss. Adam told his mate in the playground at the age of 15 he was going to become a millionaire when he was in his 30’s, a day before his 35th birthday he sold his business Learning Hero’s and become a millionaire, his next goal.…

On Episode #6 I'm Joined by Zac Hancock We catch up after not seeing each other few a few years since with met in college, to talk about the journey we’ve had so far in life, and how Zacs landed the job he has today. We talk about Zac taking part in a charity boxing match, where he trained for 8 weeks before fighting, all to raise money for Cancer …

On Episode #5 I'm Joined by Lauren Evans We talk about how guided meditation has helped Lauren through times where she struggled with anxiety and was in a bad place. Lauren talks about how she uses meditation to be present, and to focus on the positive things in life. We talk about opening up about your emotions and how important it is to tell peop…

Hello and welcome to the fast podcast. A place where we aim to break down stigmas around mental health, one conversation at a time. Im Gee Atkinson, and each episode I’ll be joined by a special guest. We’ll tell stories, ask questions and speak openly about the experiences we’ve had. We’re the FAST Movement, and together we’ll fighting against suic…

On Episode #4 I'm Joined by musician Seb Caddick We discuss quitting your job to go freelance, and the journey along the way. We speak about the stigmas attached to therapy, and what process you go through when diagnosed with anxiety and depression. We speak about the App fear tools and how it can help you through a thinking error, and we take away…

On Episode #3 I'm joined by model and fashion designer Tyla Kaur-Madeira. We discuss the pressure social media puts on us to look a certain way, and how dangerous it can be to compare yourself to people you follow online. We talk about the benefits of talking a walk and the different forms of meditation you can try. We're the F.A.S.T movement, and …

On episode #2 I'm joined by musician Ibuka. We speak about how writing lyrics becomes therapy. We say RIP to MySpace and remember the days of msn and ‘playing out’. We speak about the philosophical meditation an give you some advise on how to stay positive. Together we’ll fight against suicidal thoughts. We're the F.A.S.T movement, and together we'…

Aiming to challenge the stigma around mental health through conversation and collaboration. This podcast aims to start conversations around mental health and encourage individuals to speak about their problems. Join the F.A.S.T Movement.