This week, Lucy chats with two amazing Psychotherapists, Jacqueline Miller and Karen Hartley, to get some professional tips and advice with how to look after your mental well-being during the on-going Black Lives Matter movement and what you can do to help others.

Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com/

Ever feel guilty when you're not being 'productive' enough? In this episode, Lucy's invited her boyfriend Ben to talk about 'toxic productivity' and how to recognise and beat those unhealthy habits within your workload, endless hobbies or self-esteem.

Reminder: If during lockdown you haven't started writing that novel, ran a 12k, become a chef, learnt a new language and started your own YouTube channel - THAT'S OKAY!

If you have and it makes you happy, then that's brilliant! But if not, don't be too harsh on yourself, right now just surviving and getting through each day is enough.

In this episode, Lucy's ready to delve into her panicky past and share the nitty gritty details with you all... 

Whether you're completely new to the feelings of panic attacks, negative thinking or stress-overload from a life event, or you came out the womb nervous, then this will hopefully give you a friendly reminder that you're certainly not alone with these feelings!

Enjoy and find more information on anxiety and depression here: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/your-stories/how-i-m-managing-my-anxiety-and-depression-during-lockdown/

If you suffer with self-doubt and accepting the skin you're in, or you just love hearing stories from totally different perspectives, then this episode is for you!

Influencer Joanna Kenny is known for pushing the boundaries with self-acceptance and has recently featured in a range of magazines and online brands such as 'Glamour' for posting pictures showing her natural lip hair, enhanced with mascara. 

On her social media, Joanna posts regular pictures of 'Instagram vs Reality' to remind everyone that what we see online isn't always the real story. 

In this episode, she talks about her experience with acne and what she's doing to raise awareness and help people across the world. 

Follow Joanna on Instagram: @joannajkenny

Insomnia is just the WORST, right? 

If you're prone to feeling higher levels of anxiety and stress, then you'll probably know the feeling of those dreaded sleepless nights quite well. This episode is all about being kinder to yourself when you end up in those late night situations, along with some tips and tricks you can try to do for a better night's sleep.

A great book you can try if you're struggling to sleep: Fearne Cotton's Quiet 'Silencing the brain chatter and believing that you're good enough' - you can find it on Amazon.

That phrase we now here everywhere... 'Self love'. 

But what does self-love actually look like?

In this episode, Lucy talks through her journey to self-acceptance and what it actually means to fully accept your flaws. She's also joined by @beth_without_a_bowel who gives us a real, raw insight into life with Crohn's disease.

Today's episode is all about living with an invisible, chronic illness. 

Lucy talks about her experience with juggling a life and career in the media industry whilst battling with a chronic stomach condition. 

You'll also be hearing from the amazing Jameisha Prescod - sharing her own journey of living with an invisible illness and her mission to normalise people being open about living with conditions like Lupus and IBS.

For more information and help, head here: https://bit.ly/37Gdf2d

Have you ever tried painting when you're feeling stressed out...?

It's been proven that getting the paintbrushes and paper out and pouring your feelings into watercolours can actually really help you to completely relax, unwind and take your mind away from the ever-growing to-do lists. 

This week, Lucy's cousin, Lauren Ashley Art, joins the podcast to talk about her journey with 'paint therapy' and how she copes with her mental health through her art. 

Follow Lauren on Instagram: @_laurendesigns_

Find more info on 'art for mental health': https://bit.ly/3yNZtXm

Ever feel completely overwhelmed by stress? Same. 

This podcast is a safe space for you to come for reassurance that you're not alone - no matter what you're going through. Host Lucy be sharing her own experiences with some raw and honest personal stories, learning new ways of looking after our mental wellbeing and chatting to some SUPER wonderful people.

Let's beat those overflowing stress buckets - welcome to the De-Stress Yourself Podcast!

Hello! Welcome to the De-stress Yourself Podcast. 

In this first episode, Lucy talks about her background with suffering from anxiety, starting therapy and how she's learning to beat those nasty thoughts that pop up every now and again. 

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Enjoy and feel free to let us know your thoughts on Twitter - @LucyAnnKirwen or on Apple Reviews.