With exam results days fast approaching join us for some words of wisdom and reassurance. Otty (18) currently attends The Australian National University in Canberra, and having been through the stress of uni applications and results she shares tips and advice to look after yourself during the process. We also discuss leaving home to uni for the first time and how to deal with that momentous change to your life. Whether you are happy or disappointed in your results your mental health is still the #1 priority.

Welcome back to How are you? (really). This week we talk body image, body dysmorphia and muscle dysmorphia. As summer has arrived social pressure to wear less increases alongside reality TV such as love island, all this influences affect how we view our bodies and can affect our mental health. Join me in learning how to identify warning signs in ourselves and others and how to improve our body image 

In this week's episode we talk about how to talk about mental health with family. This is a hard conversation for many, but listen in to some tips to prepare and have a productive outcome. Stigma has meant many families don't feel comfortable talking about mental health, but help break this stigma with me. 

Helpful links

my instagram- @eve_louise 

Advice from mental health charity Mind- talking about your mental health 

Getting mental heath support from a charity-NHS list of UK Mental health charities 

Welcome to the 11th episode of the How are you? (really) podcast!

This week i talk about self-motivation at a time where many are pushing to reach goals in their lives. The pandemic has had a large effect on everyone and as restrictions ease in the UK, listen in to some motivational tips from me to become your best self. i hope you enjoy this episode and dont forget, you can do it!!!

 Join me in my 10th episode answering questions sent in by you! Learn a little more about me and mental health while getting the reminder we all need about self-care 

Samaritans - 116 123

YoungMinds- text YM to 85258

Mind- 0300 123 3393 

TW- we discuss sexual harassment, assault and rape 

In this week's episode me and Harriet talk about feminism, education and how normalised sexism has become. 'Not All Men' has been turned into a statment of dismisissing people's experiences of sexual harrassment, help us to change this narrative and open up the conversation for everyone. The recent murder of Sarah Everard has ignited the coversation around women's safety and many women have spoken out about their experiences in response. we try to explain 'not all men', 'educate your sons' and other issues facing all people in our modern society. join us to learn how to support your friends and stop stigma surrounding people speaking up

With the end of the pandemic in sight and normality returning its important to acknowledge the change this past year has brought and the hardship many have faced. Listen in for a little reminder to prioritise yourself and your mental health with some self-care tips. Burnout and overstimulation have also become more common in this global pandemic and i try to break these down and share some ways to look after yourself and care for others who might not be enjoying the return to normal.

In this week's episode i speak to matty, a transgender man, about his experiences of mental health. Sadly the LGBTQ+ community is often the focus of negative news and discrimination, which both contribute to poor mental health. Join us to breakdown this stigma and learn about what it it to be trans and all the challenges that come with it

my instagram: @eve_louise 

Matty's Instagram: @swearjaragain 

TW- death is a difficult subject for many and we mention subjects including suicide and CPR 

This week I talk to Hannah(18) about our experiences of grief as young people and how we manage bereavement alongside normal life. We chat about how our lives have changed, the help we recieved and how it has affected our relationships. Listen in to some tips to live with grief, how to support others and how professional advice has helped our journeys.

Bereavement Support

This week for our Valentine's Day episode join me to talk about:

Talking about mental health is so so important but even more so when it affects the ones we love