Have You Tried Being Happy?

This week I have a candid conversation with my brother, Max. We discuss mental health in the Navy, growing up with a sibling who is battling with their mental health, and encouraging people to talk about their feelings.

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This week I'm joined by the brilliant Sal & Lucy, hosts of the 'Big Man Beard' podcast. We discuss their mission to end the stigma surrounding mental health, the importance of creating a safe space to talk about your feelings, and the struggles of dealing with mental health battles as an extrovert.

Listen to the 'Big Man Beard' podcast.

Stay up to date by following @bigmanbeard on Instagram.

To find out more about how you can support Big Man Beard, click here.   

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This week I've had the joy of interviewing my very close friend, Beccy. We discuss the impact of lockdown on the Performing Arts industry, ways to manage your anxiety, and supporting loved ones with their mental health when you don't experience the same struggles. 

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This week I have had the absolute privilege of interviewing Kate & Claudia Nicholls, cancer bullies & hosts of the fabulous 'Stage 4 Clinger' podcast. We discuss life after a Stage 4 Breast cancer diagnosis, the importance of looking after yourself as a caregiver, and adjusting your coping mechanisms within a global pandemic. Claudia also validates my personal opinion that a 3 hour nap is in fact a nap - not a sleep.

To hear more from Kate & Claudia, listen to their podcast 'Stage 4 Clinger'. Stay up to date by following Stage 4 Clingers & katenichollzz on Instagram AND for exciting bonus content, sign up to their Patreon!

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This week I'm joined by the lovely Fee. We discuss training to be a Clinical Psychologist during lockdown, destigmatising mental health professionals seeking mental health support for themselves, and the importance of setting and respecting your own boundaries. 

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This week I have my first ever international guest & fellow mental health podcaster! JD, host of the 'Never Mind Podcast', opens up about his experiences of numbing the pain of mental health battles with alcohol, struggling with his mental health in prison, and how a harrowing experience made him turn his life around. We also discuss how important it is to be completely and unapologetically yourself.

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This week I am joined by my fabulous mum! We discuss navigating our way through personal mental health battles, the importance of reaching out to your support network, and we offer some (hopefully helpful!) advice about supporting your child with their mental health.

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This week I've had the pleasure of talking to Anjali Mehta, Clinical Director of Brighter Life Therapy, and qualified CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) Therapist. We discuss the differences between CBT and Counselling, High-intensity & Low-Intensity therapy, and how Anjali started her own practice.

Brighter Life Therapy is offering a 10% discount for 'Have You Tried Being Happy?' listeners - just use referral code 'Happy10' when visiting the Brighter Life Therapy UK website.

Find out more about the support Brighter Life Therapy can offer you by visiting:

• Brighter Life Therapy website 
• Brighter Life Therapy Instagram
• Brighter Life Therapy Facebook

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WE. ARE. BACK! Welcome to the second series of 'Have You Tried Being Happy?'. This week I have a returning guest helping me to set off the new series with a lot of laughter. We discuss submissions from my wonderful listeners about unhelpful 'advice' they have received when struggling with their mental health. It's a laugh or cry situation.. and we've decided to laugh.

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This week I'm talking to the lovely Georgie. We discuss Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Eating Disorders, and self-destructive behaviour. Georgie also opens up about her recent experience with 'The Puppy Blues'.

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