MJ Stokes is my great guest this week. This was a very special chat. MJ speaks so openly and honestly about some very difficult issues they have experienced.

Topics discussed include: (please note TW: Trigger Warning of psychotic episode) covid anxiety, alcoholism, getting sober, therapy, compassion, self-care, resilience, personal development, anxiety, depression, mania, psychotic episode, stand-up comedy, anti-depressants, medication side-effects, public health system in Ireland, class issues, independent living, comparing ourselves to others, inner critic, autism, choice and courage to change and do the difficult but necessary and extremely rewarding 'inner work'.

As I said, this is a very special chat. Thank you MJ for sharing so beautifully.