Welcome back to the Podcast.In this episode, I talk about my morning reflection taking me back to when I was with Combat Stress and I made the statement "I want to be normal"Thanks all for listening.If you would like to share your story either

Ep.12 Jackson, the loss of my 17-month-old nephew

Jul 29th, 2021 32m 53s

Welcome back to the Podcast.In this episode, I talk about the loss of Jackson, my 17-month-old nephew who was tragically killed in a hotel car park. I try to give a perspective of the incident and the aftermath from my own lens. Thanks all for

Ep.11 Memory, concentration and brain training.

Jul 20th, 2021 25m 24s

Welcome back to the podcast.In this episode, I talk about memory and concentration, breaking down each memory type and how you can improve your memory including brain training. Thanks all for listeningRichieDon't forget to check out the new web

Ep.10 - Hope, my favourite poem

Jul 15th, 2021 5m 21s

Welcome back to the Podcast! What's your favourite Poem? Mine is a poem called "Hope" by Emily Dickinson All though this is a short podcast, I wanted to share this poem with you. I'm my go-to poem for inspiration and encouragement. Hopefully, i

Ep.9 Broken Sink, Burst Water Pipe, Updates and Racism

Jul 14th, 2021 19m

Welcome back,In this podcast, I discuss the broken sink, burst pipe and the stress it brought me. Furthermore, I give further explanation to the podcast, website and conversation I had with my member of parliament where we discussed mental heal

Ep8. New Website & Update

Jul 2nd, 2021 8m 54s

In this podcast, I discuss the new website www.richieploddingon.com and one of the new features I've created, the "Plodding on " Community. This is a forum that anybody can join for free and discuss mental health, share, inspire and encourage o

Ep7. Mental Health Statistics

Jun 21st, 2021 16m 17s

In this episode, I discuss the UK mental health statistics and the shocking rising trend.UK Mental Health Services AvailableMental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.ukNHS Website (Local Mental Health Line Search)https://www.nhs.uk/servic

Ep6. UK Police role in dealing with individuals who suffer from mental health issues.

Jun 8th, 2021 14m 20s

In this episode, I discuss the ongoing topic of the UK Police role in dealing with individuals who suffer from mental health issues and how the lack of mental health support for those individuals is placing strain upon the Police force resource

Ep5. The Journey Continues

Jun 1st, 2021 31m 44s

In this episode, I continue my mental health journey through my military career.The episode does contain profanity and some of the details may cause distress.UK Mental Health Services AvailableMental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.ukN

Ep4. Mental Health in the National News

May 20th, 2021 17m 26s

During the week, stories have emerged in the national media in regards to mental health. I discuss these stories, how lockdown affected my daughter and what we as a family tried to support each other.Sky News Stories,https://news.sky.com/story/

Ep.3 Mental Health Awareness Week

May 11th, 2021 10m 55s

I discuss Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme of nature.Mental Health Foundation - www.mentalhealth.org.ukNHS Website (Local Mental Health Line Search) https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline

Ep2. Why I use poetry as a coping mechenism

May 5th, 2021 14m 38s

In this episode, I discuss why I use poetry as one of my coping mechanisms to keep mindful and good mental wellbeing. Using the power of the written word, I found a process to document my thoughts and feelings when I struggle to articulate the

Ep1. Mental Health - Where did my journey begin?

May 4th, 2021 17m

Welcome to Plodding On.This , my first episode explains why I'm starting this podcast and the beginning of my journey as a teenager where my first experience with mental health started.Furthermore, a couple of quick and simple coping mechanism