*TriggerWarning* Host of Lived Experience Library, Nick Wilson aka Disabled Adventurer, speaks to BBC Radio Leeds on his advocacy for survivors of suicide, the importance of equality and representation across the wider suicide prevention conve

Positivity Breeds Positivity, Does It?

Aug 23rd, 2020 47m 50s

As our struggles with everyday life get harder and harder, due to Covid and the aftermath of the first wave, there are increasing numbers of videos and posts on social media, sharing messages of positivity and those being successful, but, are t

Transitions A BitchSod

May 31st, 2020 26m 40s

Transition can be SO bloody difficult, it can test the resolve of even the most resilient of people, but why is it such a challenge, why does it cause such difficulties and emotions? Well, let's take a closer look....This is the fourth of a ser

How To Embrace Change

May 19th, 2020 22m 41s

This episode, I talk about change leading to insecurities, the impact it can have on a person, how to recognise whether an individual you know is struggling with or has been impacted by change and what happened to me, after deflecting the probl

Managing Expectations

May 11th, 2020 23m 58s

We ALL have Expectations of work, family, friends, love, marriage, life, just like you all have your own individual perceptions/thoughts of them and the power to manage our expectations is held within us.Finding a way to manage your expectation

Who-Are-You-Now

May 4th, 2020 21m 8s

We will all soon face the Transition from isolation to a new normal, a new way of life and a new way of being, are YOU prepared?Now is the ideal opportunity to identify who you are inside, what your values, beliefs, strengths and weaknesses are

Working From Home During Covid19

Apr 3rd, 2020 1h 18m

We are in trying times, with more challenges than you can shake a stick at, BUT, what can be even MORE challenging is when you are trying to work from home, maybe for the first time, maybe you have bored kids around and maybe you aren't lucky e

Covid19, What The Hell?

Mar 22nd, 2020 58m 2s

In this special edition episode, you will gain hints and tips on how to better manage your own mental wellbeing during these challenging times and on into the future. We introduce you to Self Management, breaking it down into Self-Awareness, Se

Veterans, PTSD and Icarus

Mar 1st, 2020 1h 2m

Today I talk to Simon Maryan, founder of Icarus Online, a support organisation for uniformed personnel, including Military, Veterans, Emergency Services and Prison Staff.Within this episode we learn more about the amazing work that Icarus provi

Time To Talk, Time To Listen, How?

Feb 9th, 2020 50m 19s

In this episode, we discuss how as a society, do we manage our own mental health, check in on those within our networks, actually understand the difference between mental ill health and mental health, whether we are in a place to actually liste

Oxford City FC On Mental Health

Feb 2nd, 2020 45m 14s

This episode I talk to Mick Livesey, the Commercial Director of Oxford City Football Club. Here we talk about their player who is on Love Island and the impact that has had, the pressures within professional Football, the expectations on the cl

New Year, New You, Why?

Jan 15th, 2020 42m 43s

So much pressure is put upon us to be a certain person, eat well, live well, be well, change your ways, be that idyllic human as per the magazines and on social media, have that perfect family! Really!?Whilst obviously being fit, healthy and ha

Everything Mental Health On Milton Keynes Hospital Radio

Jan 1st, 2020 23m 32s

Recently I was on Milton Keynes Hospital Radio, where we talked about my illness, injuries and 360, but the majority was about Mental Health. Specifically isolation, coping strategies, understanding those going through rough times, how to talk

Festive Stress Webinar

Dec 18th, 2019 46m 52s

Christmas time is one for festivities, family, celebration and joy, well for most. Unfortunately Festive Stress can impact our overall Wellbeing, leading to low moods, agitation, isolation and feeling lethargic. With no interventions such as, S

Living-With-Chronic-Pain

Nov 20th, 2019 40m 49s

I will be explaining the realities of Chronic Pain generally within the UK, as this impacts some 43% of the country, it is more relevant than you initially think and you might be amazed at the Governments approach or stance, to Chronic Pain as

Chronic Pain & Mental Health

Sep 15th, 2019 32m 16s

43% of people in the UK experience some form of Chronic Pain, which equates to 28million individuals, with 80% of adults experiencing low back pain at some point in their lives.Here I talk about my own Chronic Pain and Mental Health experience,

Mental Health and Professional Social Media

Aug 3rd, 2019 30m 1s

We are being encouraged to open up and talk more on social media, but what is or isn't acceptable and what are the professional concerns from opening up more?

Have You A Plan For Tackling Mental Health? Listen In.

Jan 7th, 2019 20m 24s

Aimed at Organisations who are looking into their Workplace Mental Health strategy or those who have Volunteered to take this on. This is by no means the definitive strategy as it needs to be specific to your industry/organisation, it is what I

New Year, New Me!?

Dec 31st, 2018 20m 25s

In this episode I have a Jest(guest) in the form of Amelia Thorpe from Feel Good Studios in Northampton and we are talking about the pressures of New Year Resolutions! Is there a point to them, how do we best achieve the change we are hoping fo

Not All Experience Joy This Time Of Year

Dec 26th, 2018 10m 23s

Xmas is a time for people, friends and families to come together, to unite and celebrate this period. However, it is not this way for everyone, with many people struggling by themselves as the 'Winter Blues' takes hold. This episode/message goe

Good, Bad and Ugly, Learn To Accept It All

Dec 10th, 2018 15m 16s

Having poor mental health and/or a mental illness can impact on us in so many different ways, after all its important to remember that mental health is individual.That being said though, ultimately there will be an element of Good, Bad and Ugly

Self-awareness

Nov 20th, 2018 5m 29s

Within this episode I talk about Self-awareness, what it actually means and the importance of it from a Prevention point of view.

Self-help

Nov 20th, 2018 5m 31s

Within this episode I talk about Self-help, what it actually means and the importance of it from a Prevention point of view.

Self-Awareness, Self-Care and Self-Help

Nov 20th, 2018 15m 28s

Within this episode I talk about the various elements, Self-Awareness, Self-Care and Self-Help, what each actually means and the importance of them from a preventative measures and Prevention point of view. Are you aware of how mentally healthy

Introduction

Nov 14th, 2018 9m 30s

Just a quick hello, who I am, what I do and why I am producing Podcasts for you all to listen to, with a hint as to why you should engage with me and these Podcasts.

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