Following his mother’s suicide, Ollie Aplin’s late teens were obviously incredibly tough. But his breakdown and depression came much later in life. Ellen and Yvette speak to Ollie about coming to terms with death, the power of running and the Mind Journals movement.
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Kate Leaver is a journalist, author, and former professional fairy. Ellen and Yvette chat to Kate about her bipolar one – when’s a good time to make massive life decisions, when’s a good time to sleep outside on the street and when’s a good time to take your meds!
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Downloading the right smartphone apps, staying hydrated and trying to meditate… everyday. Ellen and Yvette talk with with radio and TV personality, Sarah Powell, about how she deals with her anxiety.
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For Paul Mcmullan a quick drink on a fun Friday night post-work can lead to an extremely dark Monday morning! Yvette and Ellen talk alcoholism, both as a cause and effect of mental health issues: the darkest moments, the AA, and asking for a tenner… every time!
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Aaron Gillies uses social media to mock issues surrounding his own mental health. Is it ok to laugh at depression?
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Writer Jon Salmon talks Ellen and Yvette through his childhood, suicide and psychosis. What can you do if you family drives you mad?
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McDonald’s in bed – chef and bipolar blogger Catriona Macdougall of Cook Yourself Happier tries to convince Yvette and Ellen to ditch their terrible junk food habits. But can food really affect your mood?
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Kick the baby – Yvette and Ellen talk obsessive thoughts, mental health at work and Pure O with social producer Sally Biddall.
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Escaping the clutches of a one-eyed nurse… Ellen and Yvette talk anorexia and beyond with Mindful Survivor blogger Frances Coleman-Williams.
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Why mental health units are like rubbish youth clubs and how Instagram brings us all down – blogger and Time To Change ambassador Faris Khalifa chats to Yvette and Ellen about PTSD.
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From ticking clocks and Mars Bars to panic attacks on your boyfriend’s floor – Ellen and Yvette talk anxiety with The London Lady blogger Jo Irwin.
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In this episode, we talk to academic psychologist Dr Sharon Lambert and radio presenter and author Nikki Hayes about resilience – what impacts our resilience and what can help us build and protect it during tough times and beyond. If you have been affected by the contents of this podcast episode, please contact the Samaritans on
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