At Home, In The Mind

In this bonus episode, Vica talks to Dr Sam, a clinical psychologist specialising in psychosis, about what how she has treated her patients during lockdown, as well as about different types of therapy available and how they work. 

This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on May 31, when the UK had started easing lockdown measures. 

Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. 

RELATED LINKS

AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind

JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay

GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie

WHAT IS PSYCHOSIS? 

RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS

MIND CHARITY

BLACK LIVES MATTER

SUPPORTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN AMERICA

BLACK LIVES MATTER: WAYS YOU CAN HELP

NAACP.ORG

The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.

BLACK MENTAL HEALTH ORGANISATIONS UK

THE RACE AND EQUALITY FUND

BLACK MINDS MATTER UK

BLACK LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH (BLAM)

BLACK THRIVE

DONATE

BLACK LGBTQIA+ THERAPY FUND

BLACK GIRLS CAMPING TRIP

BLAM PROJECTS

For the season finale, Theo talks to Vica about what it was like to grow up in an African family in the UK, and finding her way out of addiction to recovery.

This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on June 12 - 2 weeks into the black lives matter protests following George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis, USA.

Thanks to Jamie Jay and Genia Granville for production and design support, respectively. As well as all the guests who have featured on Season 1 of At Home, In the Mind, and all of you who have listened to all or any of the episodes. None of this could be real without you, so thank you! 

RELATED LINKS

THEO ON INSTAGRAM: @theooq86

AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind

JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay

GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie

SUPPORTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN AMERICA

BLACK LIVES MATTER: WAYS YOU CAN HELP

NAACP.ORG

The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.

BLACK MENTAL HEALTH ORGANISATIONS UK

THE RACE AND EQUALITY FUND

BLACK MINDS MATTER UK

BLACK LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH (BLAM)

BLACK THRIVE

DONATE

BLACK LGBTQIA+ THERAPY FUND

BLACK GIRLS CAMPING TRIP

BLAM PROJECTS

WHAT IS PSYCHOSIS? 

RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS

RECOVERY MEETINGS

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS UK

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS UK

Andy talks to Vica about coming to terms with his race and sexuality, as a mixed race gay man, as well as how microaggressions throughout his life made him self-conscious about his looks and how he overcame that.  

This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on June 8 - 2 weeks into the black lives matter protests following George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis, USA.

Thanks to Jamie Jay and Genia Granville for production and design support, respectively.

RELATED LINKS

ANDY ON INSTAGRAM: @barnaldomort

AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind

JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay

GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie

SUPPORTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN AMERICA

BLACK LIVES MATTER: WAYS YOU CAN HELP

NAACP.ORG

The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race.

BLACK LGBTQ+ ORGANISATIONS 

AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF GROUNDBREAKING ORGANISATIONS 

BAIL FUNDS (USA)

LGBTQ FREEDOM FUND

EMERGENCY RELEASE FUND

COMMUNITY JUSTICE EXCHANGE - NATIONAL BAIL FUND

PETITIONS

FOR UK TO SUSPEND UK EXPORT OF TEAR GAS AND RUBBER BULLETS TO THE US

PETITION TO TEACH BRITAIN'S COLONIAL PAST AS PART OF THE UK'S COMPULSORY CURRICULUM (HAVE TO BE A BRITISH CITIZEN TO SIGN)

READING LIST

HOW A BLACK TRANS WOMAN STARTED THE STONEWALL RIOTS, BOLSTERING LGBTQ+ RIGHTS

NINA POP, VICTIM OF HATE CRIME (MURDERED ON MAY 6TH 2020) 

TONY MCDADE, VICTIM OF POLICE BRUTALITY (MURDERED ON MAY 29TH 2020)

Lexy talks to Vica about her experiences of being a black woman in America, the anger she feels after years of abuse towards her community, and the ways in which allies can use their privilege to help. 

Warning: this episode contains strong language and depictions of violence, listener discretion is advised. 

This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on June 4 - 10 days into the black lives matter protests following George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis, USA. 

Thanks to Jamie Jay and Genia Granville for production and design support, respectively. 

RELATED LINKS

LEXY ON INSTAGRAM: @lexymaryg

AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind

JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay

GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie

SUPPORTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN AMERICA

BLACK LIVES MATTER: WAYS YOU CAN HELP 

NAACP.ORG

PETITIONS

FOR UK TO SUSPEND UK EXPORT OF TEAR GAS AND RUBBER BULLETS TO THE US

JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR

GOFUNDME - BREONNA TAYLOR

JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD

READING LIST

TULSA'S BLACK WALL STREET MASSACRE

THE MASSACRE OF BLACK WALL STREET

Vica talks with Matt, an algorithm engineer from Michigan, USA, about what it's like growing up in a very conservative Christian family as an LGBTQ+ person, as well as the highs and lows of being an empath. 

This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on May 24 - two weeks since lockdown measures have eased, and in some cases completely lifted, throughout Europe, and in some states in America. 

Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support.

RELATED LINKS

AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind

JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay

GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie

MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK

WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES?

GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN AMERICA

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

LGBTQ+ SUPPORT GROUPS

STONEWALL

THE TREVOR PROJECT

MINDOUT - LGBTQ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (UK)

THE PROUD TRUST - HOME OF LGBT+ YOUTH (UK)

EMPATHY VS. COMPASSION

COMPASSION BETTER THAN EMPATHY 

VOLUNTEERING

ALL HANDS AND HEARTS

Vica talks with musician, writer and actor Sebastian de Souza about the future of the TV/film and live entertainment industry, as well as anxiety, and the never-ending chase for that thing that will finally leave us satisfied. Watch him now in BBC's "Normal People", Hulu's "The Great", and in The Medici series on Netflix. You'll find a link to his podcast "Stuck" in the description below. I have also included links to donate to various London Theatres, including Shakespeare's Globe, which announced that it won't survive 2020 without £5.7 million injection of cash.  

This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on May 18 - two weeks since lockdown restrictions were relaxed throughout Europe. 

Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support.

RELATED LINKS

AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind

SEBASTIAN DE SOUZA ON INSTAGRAM: @sebastiandesouza

JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay

GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie

MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK

WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES?

GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES

SUPPORT THEATRES

LONDON THEATRES

SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE THEATRE

Vica talks with Dr Jaya, a junior doctor treating coronavirus patients at Imperial College Hospital in London, about managing the fear that comes with her job and providing her with some well earned distraction. 

This episode features a Skype conversation recorded on May 12 - the week when lockdown is being eased across Europe, leaving UK citizens confused with the government's newest guidelines. 

Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support.

RELATED LINKS

AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind

DR JAYA ON INSTAGRAM: @JAYAA92 / @DRJAYA.ROYCHOUDHURY 

JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay

GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie

MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK

WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES?

GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES

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DONATE TO NHS

SKY ARTICLE TO SURVEY I MENTIONED 

Vica talks with Carlos, the frontman of the band Low Island, about the role of art and technology in lockdown, missing possibility, and finding joy in daily runs. 

This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on May 6 - six weeks since the lockdown was announced in the UK. 

Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support.

RELATED LINKS

AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind

LOW ISLAND ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @lowislandmusic

LOW ISLAND WEBSITE

JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay

GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie

MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK

WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES?

GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES

CHARITIES AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR THE ARTS

A LIST OF CHARITIES FOR PERFORMERS/ARTISTS IN THE UK

THE ACTORS FUND (USA)

Vica talks with Andrew, a musician and freelance DJ  about living with depression and managing it during this time of isolation. Andrew also gives some insight into the lockdown situation in New York. 

This episode features a Skype conversation recorded on April 28 - just over a month since lockdown was announced in the UK and New York state. 

Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support.

RELATED LINKS

AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind

JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay

GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie

ANDREW ON INSTAGRAM: @nycandrewparra

MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK

WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES?

GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN AMERICA

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

THE CHARITIES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

ALL HANDS AND HEARTS

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN

Vica talks with David, a young data analyst, about his LGBTQ+ journey and what's it's like to live with chronic pre-existing health conditions when a pandemic is knocking at your door.  

This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on April 20 - just short of a month since lockdown was announced in the UK. 

Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support.

RELATED LINKS

AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind

JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay

GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie

DAVID ON INSTAGRAM: @whoadavid

MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK

WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES?

GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN AMERICA

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA

NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

ECZEMA/ATOPIC DERMATITIS SUPPORT

PATIENT SUPPORT FOR ALL SKIN DISEASES (UK)

NATIONAL ECZEMA SUPPORT (UK)

ATOPIC DERMATITIS ADVOCACY GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS

LGBTQ+ SUPPORT GROUPS

STONEWALL

THE TREVOR PROJECT

MINDOUT - LGBTQ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (UK)

THE PROUD TRUST - HOME OF LGBT+ YOUTH (UK)