How are you really?

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS

(Trigger Warning: themed around Anxiety, Depression, PTSD)

For so many of my generation, Harry Potter has become so much more than a book. It's comforting, it's relatable, it's empowering. Are there lessons to be learned about mental health within its pages? And, if so, what are they?

This week I was joined by Nicole Eloise Brooks and my co-host, Sarah, and we talk about mental health in the wizarding world - including Harry's PTSD, Draco's "recovery" and The Dobby Effect.

Of the 108 people who responded anonymously to my twitter poll, 82% said they were actively unhappy with their bodies.

I ask Maddi, who wrote a post titled "I Hate My Body, But I'm Trapped Inside Anyway" why she thinks that is and how fat shaming can affect all of our mental health.

This week we talk to Ross Clark about what it's like to live with autism and how being bullied at school affected him. This is a story of hope and overcoming the people who tell you that you can't.

This week we talk about Mental Health in the Workplace, being self employed and the #MeToo movement. Please be aware that this episode contains a personal account of sexual assault and may be triggering to some listeners.

I shout for 36 minutes and 47 seconds about how angry I am for all of you that you're not getting the treatment you deserve. You deserve better! Come and Shout WITH ME!

Maddi opens up about BPD, her sexuality and how it's important to start your treatment by getting the right diagnosis in this important episode of Pigletish Talks. Please click subscribe and if you enjoy the episode, let us know.

We're guest-less for a week, and giving you our undivided attention. Hello. This episode is all about self care and what it means to us. We've chosen to also share some stories with you about self care going horribly - and hilariously - wrong. Enjoy.

Becky might be one of the nicest people to ever inhabit this planet - a truly wonderful and selfless person who sends out care packages to people in need of some joy and love.

Mike from Mike's Open Journal talks to us about his journey with mental illness, what he thinks of recovery and whether or not it's OK to steal a car in a zombie apocalypse.

He's a really cool guy, who is also hosting the first ever MENTAL HEALTH BLOG AWARDS this year! If you like the episode, please click subscribe and leave a 5 star review.

Sat at the foot of mount Snowdon, we talk about life, social anxiety, mental health awareness campaigning and the financial support available.

We're interrupted by a sheep, at least 3 bees, some people and a helicopter, but a great episode despite all of that. Plus I always like hearing Macs being told to go fuck himself.