Happiful: Finding What Works

Meditation teacher and author of A Monk's Guide to Happiness: Meditation in the 21st Century,  Gelong Thubten shares his thoughts on becoming a Buddhist Monk, being an advocate for meditation and his new career as an author. Thubten shares how he changed his life completely after becoming severely ill at the age of 21, and suffering burnout. 

For more information, visit Gelong Thubten's website

A Monk's Guide to Happiness: Meditation in the 21st Century is out now. 

Getting help

Find more information on mental health helplines here

For information about private online counselling and therapists visit counselling-directory.org.uk

If you need to speak to someone immediately, the Samaritans are available 24-hours a day on 116 123 and you can also email [email protected]

Download the Happiful App here

Matt Holman, Founder of Simpila and friend of Happiful, shares his thoughts on his own experiences of mental ill health, becoming a Samaritan and his work now as a Mental Health First Aid Trainer.

Matt shares what Mental Health First Aid training is and how it can help.

Find out more about MHFA training

Follow Matt on Linkedin and YouTube

Find out more about Matt’s company Simpila. 

Getting help

Find more information on mental health helplines here

For information about private online counselling and therapists visit counselling-directory.org.uk

If you need to speak to someone immediately, the Samaritans are available 24-hours a day on 116 123 and you can also email [email protected]

Download the Happiful App here

Dr Radha Modgil, NHS GP, TV and Radio presenter, writer and wellbeing campaigner joins Happiful's podcast to talk about learning, unlearning and the power of choice, clarity, change and above all - hope. 

Follow Dr Radha on instagram

Find more information on mental health helplines here

For information about private online counselling and therapists visit counselling-directory.org.uk

If you need to speak to someone immediately, the Samaritans are available 24-hours a day on 116 123 and you can also email [email protected]

Download the Happiful App here

 Andrea McLean author, broadcaster and CEO of This Girl is on Fire,  is the first guest on series four of Happiful’s podcast I am. I have.

Sharing the inspiration behind her new book, also entitled This Girl is on Fire, Andrea recalls her own experiences with burnout, suicidal thoughts and therapy and shares why seeking professional mental health support is absolutely one of the best things we can do for ourselves.

This podcast brought to you by Counselling Directory, Happiful Magazine and the Happiful App where you can find professional support groups and read the magazine on the go, for free. 

Note: Discussions around suicide

Getting help

Find more information on mental health helplines here

For information about private online counselling and therapists visit counselling-directory.org.uk

If you need to speak to someone immediately, the Samaritans are available 24-hours a day on 116 123 and you can also email [email protected] 

Download the Happiful App here

Fearne Cotton, Founder of Happy Place, mental health advocate, author and  highly acclaimed broadcaster joins Happiful’s podcast I am. I have to talk about Happy Place, life in lockdown and the lessons she’s taken from her career and love of creativity.

Find out more about Happy Place

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I am. I have is produced by Happiful Magazine and Counselling Directory, and is hosted by Lucy Donoughue.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you like what you hear, using #iamihave

If you would like a free e-edition of Happiful Magazine delivered to your inbox every month, subscribe at www.happiful.com

To read more about mental health and wellbeing, visit the app store and download the new Happiful app. You can read our magazine on the go as well as finding out more about therapy, wellbeing and other support available in your area.

If you are looking for counselling, you can find details of local therapists at www.counselling-directory.org.uk

If you are in need of immediate mental health support, you can call The Samaritans 24-hours a day on 116 123 or email [email protected]

This podcast has been produced by Happiful and Fresh Air Production.

Steve Mann, acclaimed dog trainer and author of Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy joins I am. I have for a special episode to share how we can support our canine companions during - and after lockdown

Find out more about Steve here

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I am. I have is produced by Happiful Magazine and Counselling Directory, and is hosted by Lucy Donoughue.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you like what you hear, using #iamihave

If you would like a free e-edition of Happiful Magazine delivered to your inbox every month, subscribe at www.happiful.com

To read more about mental health and wellbeing, visit the app store and download the new Happiful app. You can read our magazine on the go as well as finding out more about therapy, wellbeing and other support available in your area.

If you are looking for counselling, you can find details of local therapists at www.counselling-directory.org.uk

If you are in need of immediate mental health support, you can call The Samaritans 24-hours a day on 116 123 or email [email protected]

Jo Love, Mental Health Advocate, shares her experience of life in lockdown, the importance of continuing counselling and why she believes therapy is magic.

Follow Jo on instagram @jo_love _   

and @therapyismagic 

If you need emotional listening support at this time,  visit The Help Hub

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I am. I have is produced by Happiful Magazine and Counselling Directory, and is hosted by Lucy Donoughue.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you like what you hear, using #iamihave

If you would like a free e-edition of Happiful Magazine delivered to your inbox every month, subscribe at www.happiful.com

To read more about mental health and wellbeing, visit the app store and download the new Happiful app. You can read our magazine on the go as well as finding out more about therapy, wellbeing and other support available in your area.

If you are looking for counselling, you can find details of local therapists at www.counselling-directory.org.uk

If you are in need of immediate mental health support, you can call The Samaritans 24-hours a day on 116 123 or email [email protected]

Dr Lee Valls returns to I am. I have - How It Helps to talk about managing our anxieties around coronavirus, embracing ‘good enough’ and how to look after ourselves and our relationships.

Find out more about Dr Lee Valls

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I am. I have is produced by Happiful Magazine and Counselling Directory, and is hosted by Lucy Donoughue.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you like what you hear, using #iamihave

If you would like a free e-edition of Happiful Magazine delivered to your inbox every month, subscribe at www.happiful.com

To read more about mental health and wellbeing, visit the app store and download the new Happiful app. You can read our magazine on the go as well as finding out more about therapy, wellbeing and other support available in your area.

If you are looking for counselling, you can find details of local therapists at www.counselling-directory.org.uk

If you are in need of immediate mental health support, you can call The Samaritans 24-hours a day on 116 123 or email [email protected]

The Help Hub is free emotional support, provided by volunteer therapists online or over the phone and is open to everyone at www.thehelphub.co.uk Founder Ruth Chaloner explains how the service works, how callers will be able to open up, and the importance of reaching out.

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I am. I have is produced by Happiful Magazine and Counselling Directory, and is hosted by Lucy Donoughue.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you like what you hear, using #iamihave

If you would like a free e-edition of Happiful Magazine delivered to your inbox every month, subscribe at www.happiful.com

To read more about mental health and wellbeing, visit the app store and download the new Happiful app. You can read our magazine on the go as well as finding out more about therapy, wellbeing and other support available in your area.

If you are looking for counselling, you can find details of local therapists atwww.counselling-directory.org.uk

If you are in need of immediate mental health support, you can call The Samaritans 24-hours a day on 116 123 or email [email protected]

Relationship Therapist and Psychotherapist Pam Custers joins Happiful & Counselling Directory's podcast to talk about how relationship counselling can continue online during this pandemic and the way to work with your therapist for the best outcomes 

Find Pam on Counselling Directory

Access over 12, 500 online and telephone therapists on Counselling Directory.

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I am. I have is produced by Happiful Magazine and Counselling Directory, and is hosted by Lucy Donoughue.

Please rate, review, subscribe and share if you like what you hear, using #iamihave

If you would like a free e-edition of Happiful Magazine delivered to your inbox every month, subscribe at www.happiful.com

To read more about mental health and wellbeing, visit the app store and download the new Happiful app. You can read our magazine on the go as well as finding out more about therapy, wellbeing and other support available in your area.

If you are looking for counselling, you can find details of local therapists at www.counselling-directory.org.uk

If you are in need of immediate mental health support, you can call The Samaritans 24-hours a day on 116 123 or email [email protected]