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The Problem Gambling Podcast Season 3, Episode 1 – Interview with Eoin Coyne

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Interview with Poet and former Mayor of Youghal, Eoin Coyne, discussing Eoin’s lived experience of gambling addiction and recovery. Check out a video of Eoin’s live performance of his spoken word poem, ‘Tunnel Vision’, here. Co-hosted by addiction counsellors Barry Grant and Tony O’Reilly, from Extern Problem Gambling. The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban. If you would […]

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Where is My Mind? Episode 36: I Am A Mountain

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On this week’s episode Niall speaks to one of his favourite artists, Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro. They discuss grief, breakdowns, meditation and mountains.

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Where is My Mind? Episode 35: World Tour Of Mullingar

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In the first episode of 2021, Niall talks about the importance of establishing your values in life. On his Christmas Eve tour of Mullingar, he speaks to some of his hometown’s older and wiser residents about what’s important in life. Inspired by the book ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’ by Mitch Albom.

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Mentally Yours: OCD III

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Laura Pearson-Smith has designed her life so that she can live with her OCD. It’s affected her work, her relationships at home and her sleep. Join Ellen and Yvette’s Facebook group to continue the conversation: search Mentally Yours online.

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Mentally Yours: Hypnotherapy

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Chloe Brotheridge is a hypnotherapist, specialising in helping people deal with their anxiety. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about the benefits of hypnotherapy, the challenges and how you know if it’s worked! If you have had experience of hypnotherapy, please get in touch with us: yvette.caster@metro.co.uk.

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Mentally Yours: Self-harm

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Ellen and Yvette speak to Seaneen Molloy about her history of self-harm. Seaneen was dismissed by doctors, she was accused of attention seeking, and she had to (and still has to) always wear long-sleeved jumpers, even in the summer! If you have any requests for things you’d like Ellen and Yvette to talk about, please

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Mentally Yours: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Podcast, Emotional Wellbeing, Stress, Suicide, Women's Mental Health / Helplink Admin

Boys and girls of the world… Have you ever heard of premenstrual dysphoric disorder? No? Well, this episode is for you! Sophia Pektar suffers from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Ellen and Yvette chat to her about the emotional stress, failures of her doctor and having babies.

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Mentally Yours: ADHD

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James Woods suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or as it is more commonly known, ADHD. Ellen and Yvette chat to James about how he copes with his complex cocktail of dyslexia, incredible superpowers and having too many tabs open on the internet. If you have any requests for things you’d like Ellen and Yvette

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Mentally Yours: Health Anxiety

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Vicky Chandler chats to Ellen and Yvette about health anxiety. We learn how obsessive thoughts about an illness can lead to ill health and how CBT can help break the cycle. If you have any requests for things you’d like Ellen and Yvette to talk about, please get in touch with yvette.caster@metro.co.uk

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Mentally Yours: Borderline Personality Disorder

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14 Aug 2017, 09:00FacebookTwitter Headliner Embed Bethany Allan suffers from Borderline personality disorder (BPD). Working in the tech industry, this illness means she can find it difficult to manage her emotions effectively. How will she manage to handle METRO.CO.UK’s Yvette and Ellen? Very well, it would seem…

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Mentally Yours: A Practical Guide

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Yvette and Ellen sit down in the park with writer, Emily Reynolds, to chat about some of the practical things people can do to overcome their own mental health issues! Emily has written about her depression, bipolar disorder and issues with hallucinations in her latest book, A Beginners Guide To Losing Your Mind.

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Mentally Yours: Anorexia II

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“When you lose weight, people tell you that you look good”. Comedian Dave Chawner speaks to Ellen and Yvette about his anorexia. It can take a long time to develop a mental health issue, but even longer to deal with it.

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