Welcome to The Adversity Psychologist Podcast! A Podcast incorporating personal narratives about facing and navigating adversity. Learning from the human experience of adversity with a pinch of psychology on top! A mixture of people, their experiences & professional psychological discussion. Helping us all overcome difficult times by learning from each other. I am Dr Tara, a qualified and regulated Psychologist with over 20 years experience in helping people overcome adversity in their lives ...
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Triumph over Trauma- Sharing your story after Burn Injury
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59:04Podcast Show Notes Series 11 Episode 3 Guest: Marc Convey In this episode I speak to the incredible Marc Convey, motivational speaker and burns survivor and advocate for triumph over trauma. We cover: · Navigating life changing injuries and surgery · The importance of family and community support · Coping with setbacks- from one day at a time to mo…
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"Knitting is Therapeutic" Using Knitting for Mental Health With Dr Mia Hobbs
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43:13Podcast Show Notes Series 11 Episode 2 Guest: Dr Mia Hobbs In this episode I talk to the amazing Dr Mia Hobbs, Clinical Psychologist specialising in the therapeutic benefits of knitting. She is host of the ‘Why I Knit Podcast’ and Co-Founder of Creative Restoration. We cover: · Mia’s own journey with knitting and how this led to her arriving at the…
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'Beyond The Clippers' Mental Health In The Barbers
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51:24Podcast Show Notes Series 11 Episode 1 Guest: Danny Turner In this episode I talk to the inspirational Danny Turner. Danny is the creator of Beyond The Clippers. A group which aims to raise awareness in men's mental health through the use of barbering and the industry. From talking at the biggest barber event in Europe and creating an affiliation, …
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Podcast Show Notes Series 10 Episode 6 Guest: Beth Derry In this episode I talk to the wonderful Beth Derry, founder of ‘Lovely Messy Humans’ about self-harm. Beth uses her lived experience of self-harm to educate and support others through her innovative work. We talk: - What is self-harm- the neuroscience of how self-harm “works” - How do we spot…
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Guide to Afterlife- Lets Talk Grief Education
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50:52Podcast Show Notes Series 10 Episode 5 Guest: Dr Monika Wieliczko In this episode I talk to Clinical Psychologist Dr Monika Wieliczko about navigating complex grief. We cover: - The nature of complex grief and loss - Grief Education- understanding responses, brain changes and the mind body link. - Dr Monika’s personal experience of being widowed - …
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My Lived Experience of Complex PTSD - With Anita Guru
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49:23Podcast Show Notes Series 10 Episode 4 Guest: Anita Guru In this episode I talk to Coach, Learning Consultant and Motivational Speaker Anita Guru about her lived experience of Complex PTSD. Anita is now a trainee therapist and raises awareness around mental health. We talk: - Having lived experience of complex PTSD - The additional impact of role o…
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Coping With Menopause- A Psychologists Lived Experience
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49:23Podcast Show Notes Series 10 Episode 3 Guest: Dr Momotaj Islam In this episode I talk to Dr Momotaj Islam, Clinical psychologist and author of ‘coping with menopause’ We cover: -Menopause and lived experience as a psychologist. -Attitudes to age and menopause -The biopsychosocial approach to menopause. -The role of ethnicity & culture -Mental healt…
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We Are A Couple Too!- Navigating Your Relationship When You Become A Parent.
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42:46Podcast Show Notes Series 10 Episode 2 Guest: Suzie Booth In this episode I talk to counsellor and couple’s therapist Suzie Booth the impact that having children can exert on a relationships. Such a great episode! We cover: - How relationships with each other may change as we become parents and through our parenting journey. - How we change individ…
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Dr Ally Jaffee- Mental Health In The Helping Professions
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44:18Podcast Show Notes Series 10 Episode 1 Guest: Dr Ally Jaffee In this episode I talk with the one and only Dr Ally Jaffee. NHS Dr. Award winning Psychiatry Resident and co-founder of Nutritank. Dr Jaffee is passionate about mental health and preventative healthcare. We talk: · Mental health in Junior Doctors and the helping professions. · Addressing…
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Living With My Multiple Personality Disorder
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43:06Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 8 Guest: Maggie Walters In this episode I talk to Author Maggie Walters about her live experience of Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) We talk - Terminology and autonomy: The language Maggie uses to talk about her condition - Understanding MPD and trauma - Taking care of yourself and valued living - Supporting …
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"Befriending My Brain" Living with Psychosis
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42:11Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 7 Guest: James Lindsay In this episode I talk to James Lindsay author of “Befriending my Brain” about the lived experience of psychosis. We Talk: · What is psychosis · Signs that something wasn’t right · Receiving a diagnosis · Support from others · Coping strategies · Helping others through sharing your journey.…
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Mental Health Microgains- Making a Big Difference to Your Wellbeing
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44:08Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 6 Guest: Dr Emma Cotterill & Host Dr Tara Quinn In this special episode we discuss our new book “Mental Health Micro Gains 50 Small Actions That Will Make a Difference To Your Wellbeing” We Talk: · The concept behind the book · What is marginal gains theory and micro gains · The concept of habit formation · Slowi…
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Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 5 Guest: Edit B Kiss. In this episode I talk to Edit B Kiss about Trauma. Edit a no1 best-selling author, Humanitarian Award winner, and international speaker. She has over 20 years of experience in spiritual practices and trauma healing, We cover: · Energy healing · How releasing emotional traumas, and ancestral…
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A Journey to Acceptance - Loss by Suicide
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41:15Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 4 Guest: Maike Mullenders In this episode I talk to Maike Mullenders, who is a counsellor and yoga teacher and author of The Confession: A Journey to Acceptance. It recounts her childhood, growing up with a father with undiagnosed mental health issues who went on to take his own life. We cover: · Coping with loss…
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Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 3 Guest: Chrissie Henson In this episode I talk to Therapist, Author, Entrepreneur, Podcaster and Coach Chrissie Henson. Chrissie is the author of the book “A look inside the therapy room”. We cover: · Accessing therapy as a person with a disability · Being a therapists with a disability · Deconstructing the ther…
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Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 2 Guest: Dr Sarah Swann In this episode I talk to Dr Sarah Swan Clinical Psychologist about breast cancer. Sarah Swan is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who worked for over 20 years in the NHS in mental health services and has worked independently since 2019. She now has a thriving practice offering psychologi…
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'Redefining Ourselves After Injury' with Dr Pam Spurr
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40:41Podcast Show Notes Series 9 Episode 1 Guest: Dr Pam Spurr In this episode I talk to Dr Pam Spurr- Psychologist, Author, Broadcaster & Author. We Cover: · Navigating life changing injury · Experiencing sight loss following trauma. · Managing cognitive dissonance when faced with a massive life challenge · Readjustment and transition · The challenge t…
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Podcast Show Notes Series 8 Episode 5 Guest: In this episode I talk to Dr Kirsty Harris about her lived experience of endometriosis. Kirsty is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and author of ‘Coping with Endometriosis- Bringing Compassion to Pain Shame & Uncertainty. We cover: · What exactly is endometriosis · How it can impact both our physical a…
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'Start The Conversation' - Let's Talk Suicide Prevention
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44:57Podcast Show Notes Series 8 Episode 4 Guest: In the second of a two episodes on Suicide, I talk to Suicide Prevention Trainer Rose Rowkins. Rose is the Founder of Start The Conversation suicide prevention training. We cover: · Conversations around suicide- why is it hard to talk about suicide · Why should we start conversations around suicide- savi…
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"Can" We Talk- Changing The Way We Talk About Mental Health & Suicide
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51:37Podcast Show Notes Series 8 Episode 3 Guest: In this episode I talk to actor, comedian & writer Chris Willoughby about his lived experience of mental health and getting people talking. We cover: · Chris’s journey with depression and suicide · Starting conversations about mental health. · Men and mental health – breaking barriers to conversations · …
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Finding Your Authentic Self- Connected Brighton!
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52:51Podcast Show Notes Series 8 Episode 2 Guest: In this episode I talk to Entrepreneur Lyndsey Clay, Founder of Connected Brighton about connection people through local businesses. We cover: -Vulnerability and finding your authentic self -Lyndsey’s journey with fertility. -Developing the hugely successful Connected Brighton -Hidden loneliness and our …
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Telling My Story- Childhood Abuse and the Criminal Justice System
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46:45Podcast Show Notes Series 8 Episode 1 Guest: In this episode I talk to Dr Jenny Weall, Clinical Psychologist about childhood sexual abuse. Jenny has bravely shared her story including how she has navigated the criminal justice system. We cover: - Jenny’s personal story - Her journey with the criminal justice system. - Advocating for change and supp…
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Podcast Show Notes Series 7 Episode 8 Guest: Dr Michelle Gregory FND Part II In this episode Dr Michelle Gregory Returns to talk more about FND. To listen to Part I of our discussion refer to series 7 episode 6 where we talked about what FND is and barriers to getting a diagnosis. Michelle is a Principal Clinical Psychologist, specialising in Funct…
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"Talking Heads- Your Guide to Finding a Qualified Therapist in the UK"
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18:55Podcast Show Notes Series 7 Episode 7 A joint episode with Dr Marianne Trent as we launch our book: "Talking Heads- Your Guide to Finding a Qualified Therapist in the UK" We discuss the background behind the book and our hopes for supporting people when looking for a therapist in the UK for their emotional health. We talk: · The concepts of qualifi…
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Podcast Show Notes Series 7 Episode 6 Guest: Dr Michelle Gregory In this episode I talk to Dr Michelle Gregory, Principal Clinical Psychologist, specialising in Functional Neurological Disorder and Long Covid. Michelle loves working with neurodiverse young people, as well as adults to help them recover from and live a better life with a long-term h…
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Overcoming Trauma- "Surviving & Thriving"
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46:20Podcast Show Notes Series 7 Episode 5 Guest: Dr Yvonne Waft In this episode I talk to Clinical Psychologist, Dr Yvonne Waft, about Trauma. In her work Yvonne aims to challenge the notion that "Trauma" is untreatable and a lifelong condition. Highly effective treatments are available and no matter how severe the trauma you have been through, life ca…
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Using Behaviour Analysis to Break Habits and Create Change
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41:38Podcast Show Notes Series 7 Episode 4 In this episode I talk to the incredible Dr Valerie Evans. Valerie is a psychologist and board -certified behaviour analyst, who specialises in mindful eating. Valerie owns a continuing education business that reviews current research and best practice for behaviour analysis programs. Dr Evans has aspired to fe…
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Parenting- "Lose the Guilt & Calm the Overwhelm"
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44:07Podcast Show Notes Series 7 Episode 3 In this episode I talk to Dr Jade Redfern- Clinical Psychologist and mum of two, about all things parenting. Dr Jade helps parents ‘lose the guilt and calm the chaos’ by supporting them to understand themselves and their kids better, to feel better connected and help make parenting feel so much more enjoyable. …
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Series 7 Episode 2 Guest: Dr Stuart Sadler In this episode I talk to Dr Stuart Sadler, Clinical Psychologist- who is back for the third in our triad of “Sleep, Anxiety and Depression”. Today we talk Depression. You can find Stuart taking sleep and anxiety in previous episodes: Series 1 Episode 3 -Sleep Series 4 Episode 6 -Anxiety We cover: · Differ…
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Women's Health- Our Bodies, Exercise & Changes As We Age
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50:47Series 7 Episode 1 Guest: Dr Bella Smith from the Well HQ In this episode I talk to the fabulous Dr Bella Smith from The Well HQ about looking after ourselves as women and embracing our changing bodies and physiology! You may recognise Dr Bella as she was a guest in series 2 Episode 5 where we talked about menopause. We cover: · Looking after ourse…
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The "Magic" Connection- Dogs and Our Wellbeing
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33:43Podcast Show Notes Series 6 Episode 5 In this episode I talk to Steve Lovelace about the therapeutic benefits of dogs and the magic that is the relationship between a dog and its owner. Steve is a returning guest from Series 2 episode 3 “When life gives you lemons- Spinal Injury, Triathlons & Helping Others”. We cover: · Why our relationship with d…
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"Uneducated" - Stigma & Social Anxiety at Work
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53:26Series 6 Episode 4 In this episode I talk to Christopher Zara, Senior Journalist and editor at Fast Company, New York about Social Anxiety in the workplace and how society views formal and higher education. He is the Author of “Uneducated” a memoir about navigating the professional white-collar world without a college degree. We cover: - Christophe…
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"Dear Psychosis" Understanding and Navigating Psychosis
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58:48Podcast Show Notes Series 6 Episode 3 In this episode I talk to Sarah & Alice Martin about Psychosis and their families experience of acute psychosis. Alice Martin is an academic advisor at the international college of management is Sydney and is in her fourth year of studying psychology at the university of technology in Sydney Australia as part o…
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The Puuurfect Combination-Tackling Loneliness Through Animal Connection
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51:13Podcast Show Notes Series 6 Episode 2 Guests: April Baker & Dr Marc Abraham OBE In this episode I talk to April Baker CEO of Together Co and Vet Dr Marc Abraham OBE about tackling loneliness through animal connection and compassion. We cover: · Recognising loneliness and isolation · How it can go unnoticed · Impact of loneliness and isolation on ph…
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Series 6 Episode 1 “Let’s talk Body Acceptance” In this episode I talk to Laura Adlington- Body Positivity Ambassador, Author, Clothing Designer and of course Great British Bake-off Finalist. We cover: · Laura’s journey to the British Bake Off! · Body Acceptance and society · The impact of social media on body acceptance · Body Shaming and the impa…
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"Adaptability"- Hearing Loss & Transforming Pain into Purpose
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49:43Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 8 Guest: Tiffany Storrs In this episode I talk to Actress and Author Tiffany Storrs. Tiffany is a tri-lingual actress and award-winning hearing health advocate. Tiffany's best-selling memoir, Adaptability, is a true story about how she overcame unthinkable odds stacked against her and transformed her pain into pu…
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Series 5 Episode 7 In this episode I talk to Dr Eleanor Chatburn - HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist, mental health researcher, and British Skin Foundation ambassador. Her passion for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of dermatology patients is informed by her lived experience with several chronic skin conditions. She recently launched…
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"Maybe I can!" It's Never Too Late to Start Over
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52:03Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 6 In this episode I talk to Debbie Weiss- who shares her story of personal adversity and learning how to start over again. Debbie has experienced so much in her life from lifelong weight struggles, financial struggles, parenting a neurodivergent child, supporting her family with mental health issues and coping wi…
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Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 5 In this episode I talk to Mathilda Della Torre- Author and Refugee Advocate about her work and new book Conversations from Calais. We cover: · Mathilda’s journey in to working with and supporting refugee’s · The work of ‘Conversations from Calais’ · Understanding key concepts and breaking down myths. · Changing…
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Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 4 In this episode I talk to the fantastic Ash Curry about living with Tourette’s. You may remember Ash was a guest talking about OCD in Series 3 Episode 5! We cover: · What is Tourette’s and how can it present · Assessment and diagnosis pathway · Ash’s journey with Tourette’s · Stigma and educating others · Devel…
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Defying Disability- The Brooke Ellison Story
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41:51Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 3 Guest: In this episode I talk to Brooke Ellison. At age 11, Brooke Ellison was hit by a car, an accident that left her paralysed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator. Ten years later, she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a degree in cognitive neuroscience. At 23, she penned Mir…
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Podcast Show Notes Series 5 Episode 2 In this episode I talk to Dr Rosie Gilderthorp, Clinical Psychologist about the impact of severe morning sickness known as HG. Dr Rosie is a specialist in perinatal and postnatal mental health. We cover: What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum? How it can impact those who experience it. Its impact the emotional health o…
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Episode Show Notes Series 5 Episode 1 In this episode I talk to Professor Tony Attwood about late diagnosis of Autism in Women. Tony is a clinical psychologist who has specialised in Autism Spectrum Disorders since he qualified as a clinical psychologist in England in 1975. He currently works in his own private practice, and is also adjunct profess…
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Podcast Show Notes Series 4 Episode 6 In this episode I talk to Dr Stuart Sadler, Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Specialist. I am sure we have all experienced difficulties with anxiety at times. This episode will help you understand more about anxiety and how to approach and manage it. We cover: · What is anxiety and how can it show up for us? · W…
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Trauma & EMDR Every Memory Deserves Respect
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54:38Podcast Show Notes Series 4 Episode 5 In this episode I talk to Michael Baldwin an accomplished leader in the communications industry and trauma survivor actively engaged in the process of recovery. He is co-author of the book, Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, The Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal, with EMDR therapist Deborah Korn, P…
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Podcast Show Notes Series 4 Episode 4 In this episode I talk to Sian Pelleshi- l Declutter Coach and President of APDO The Association of Professional Declutterers and Organisers. We Cover: Her journey into de cluttering and organising De cluttering and emotional wellbeing Helping others with wellbeing and changing lives! Find Sian: Website: https:…
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Episode Show Notes Series 4 Episode 3 In this episode I talk to Shaun Flores who is a male mental health advocate, TEDx Speaker and influencer. We cover: · Male mental health · Mental health and ethnic minorities · Living with OCD and misunderstandings about the condition · Using lived experience to Educate and help guide others Find Shaun: Instagr…
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Podcast Show Notes Series 4 Episode 2 Guest: Richard Hamlin In this episode I talk to the incredible Richard Hamlin, Ex Police Officer and owner and Director of Define Leadership Ltd about Safeguarding and vicarious trauma. Amongst his many roles over a long-standing career, Richard was head of crime training for Surrey & Sussex Police, Head of Ant…
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Series 4 Episode 1 In this episode I talk to Amy Rose & Dr Emma Cotterill about Solo Motherhood. We cover: · Amy’s journey through solo motherhood · Wellbeing and coping · Looking after you · Feel all the feelings · Connecting with others and finding your joy Find Amy Rose & Dr Emma Cotterill: Amy Rose Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by.amyros…
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Personality Disorder , Beauty Standards & Changing Perceptions
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50:50Series 3 Episode 8 In this episode I talk to Elle Seline. The first woman to compete make up free in Miss GB. She is a mental health worker and shares her lived experience of Borderline Personality Disorder to help people on their mental health journey. We cover: · Living with BPD- in the media and success · Stigma and mental health – BPD and expec…
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