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In one of our most important conversations of the year, Jenny and Jonathan explore the importance of finding inner peace in a ever more chaotic world. Jonathan gives a masterclass on each of the ways he has found to tap into his own inner peace including meditation, mindfulness, getting into nature, reading, creating and so […]

This month the Grow Mental Health community gathered for our annual National Weekend and we explored the concept of opening ourselves up to friendship. We took the opportunity to record our Grow podcast live. Jenny was joined by Grow member and Board member Gerry and a podcast favourite Liz, a Grow Area Coordinator and author.

This month Jenny spoke with Grow group member Luke and Kilkenny Area Coordinator Liz about their creative passions. Luke is a singer/songwriter and Liz is a published author of a novel and a children’s book. They both explain how their creative pursuits have changed their mental health and wellbeing. We also discuss how to take

This month Jenny spoke with Grow member Lorraine and former Area Coordinator John  about happiness and contentment. Are they the same thing? Is happiness real or achievable? How can we find contentment through the Grow Program, even when things around is are bleak? Please tune in for this very special and honest conversation. 

This month Jenny met with Elaine Browne, founder of Perspective in Ireland to talk all things friendship and peer support. Elaine was motivated to share her experience of peer-supported recovery with anyone with mental health challenges so Perspective was born in 2019. Like Grow Mental Health, the Perspective model is based on the knowledge and

This month Jenny sat with Dr. Pat Brakcen and Dr. Mike Watts to talk about the power a personal story has to inspire hope and lead the way to recovery. Both guests share the stories that changed them and talk about the importance incorporating story into the mental health recovery process.  We also talk about

This month Jenny sat with Rob and Mary for a chat about Hope. Hope is what you find in your Grow Group through commitment when you hear someone else’s story, and when you see recovery happening all around you. This rich discussion is worth a listen if you’re wondering where to find hope today.

This month Jenny had the privilege to meet with Gertrude Howley, a member of the Grow Mental Health community since the 1980s. Gertrude is a Presentation Sister, therapist, educator, and advocator for positive mental health. She and Jenny discuss the cyclical nature of support both in our Grow Groups and in life. Don’t miss this

TRIGGER WARNING: References to suicide. February means Valentine’s Day and showing love to those you care about. But what would it look like if we practiced loving ourselves on Valentine’s Day and every day? What could we do if we got past the self-doubt and loved and valued ourselves for exactly who we are? Join

January can be a month of promises, stumbles, and change. But what does it take to make that very first step? How do we ignore the negative self-talk, clear the way, and get past the ‘thinking’ to the ‘doing’ stage? Join Jenny, Felicia (Grow Area Coordinator ), and  Colette (Grow National Digital Services Manager) as

We hear it all the time…practice gratitude… count our blessings…focus on the positive, not the negatives. But why is this a healthy habit and in what way can gratitude help us on our mental wellbeing journey? Join Jenny and Grow member and volunteer Christine as we discuss where gratitude fits into the Grow Program of