Emotional Wellbeing

Cariad talks to comedian and writer Sara Pascoe (Mock the Week, Qi, author of Animal, Edinburgh Comedy Nominee, it’s basically and endless list…) about the death of her Grandfather when she was a child. As ever they talk about grief, memories and ice cream. You can tweet the show @thegriefcast or email us thegriefcast@gmail.com because …

Cariad talks to comedian and actor Katy Wix, (Not Going Out, Agatha Raisin and The Anna & Katy show) about the death of one of her oldest friends. As ever they talk about grief, the difficulties of losing someone you’re not related to and dealing with the pain through medication. You can tweet the show …

A simple mindfulness exercise that puts your phone to positive use.

Jan Ní Fhlanagáin reflects on the first 25 episodes of You OK?, which now exist as a handy bank of support that you can dip into at any time.

In 2012 an accident left Jack Kavanagh paralysed from the neck down. He explains how even the worst situations can afford us hidden opportunities.

Head-chef and owner of MacNean House, Neven Maguire, shares his heartbreak at having to close his restaurant but the joy of helping others through this challenging time.

Behavioural specialist, Pádraig Walsh explains some of the reasons why we’re finding current restrictions so hard and what might help us to dig-in and stay the course

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Niamh Connolly shares practical tips for managing our anxiety and turning on our ‘rest and digest’ system.

“We’ve become more sensitive to each other’s needs” Rupen Kalsi is a Journalist at Metro.co.uk. She talks to Ellen about mental health in the Asian community, coming out to your family and giving her depression a name. Stay in touch with Mentally Yours on Twitter and our private Facebook group.

Cariad talks to writer and producer Jon Harvey (The Armando Ianucci show, Time Trumpet, The World of Simon Rich) about the loss of his brother. As ever they discuss grief, London 2012 and having to tell someone else about a death.

Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Ursula Bates, talks about the role rituals play in helping us to process our grief, what alternative options might be available for us at the moment and how the wider community can continue to support people in their grief, despite restrictions.

Dr Sinead Lynch talks about feeling fed-up and how it can actually be a catalyst for improving our wellbeing.