In this episode of Serendipity Soup – the antidote to celebrity success podcasts – I talk to Julian Watkins, a professional sailor turned social scientist who is searingly honest about the interactions between his mental health and his career.

Julian has done amazing things in his life and so I’ve put some links below in case you want to follow up on any of them. He’s also spent a lot of time coming to terms with a number of mental health conditions so if you want to find out more, or access support, I’ve included some links on that too. I don’t work in the mental health field so these are just a starting point, but it will hopefully be useful if this interview prompts any questions in your mind. The sources of support reflect the fact that I’m UK-based.

• Julian Watkins | LinkedIn
• The Environment Agency (the environmental regulator for England)
• The Ocean Youth Trust
• The Tall Ships Youth Trust
• The Liberal Democrats at the 2015 election: Nick Clegg resigns after Lib Dem losses - BBC News
• Bullying in school: National Bullying Helpline; YoungMinds; Helping Children Deal with Bullying & Cyberbullying | NSPCC
• Eating disorders: Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk); How to help someone with an eating disorder - NHS
• ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis): The ME Association; M.E. Support; Action for ME
• Depression: About depression | Mind, the mental health charity; Get help from a mental health charity - NHS; Depression (supportline.org.uk)

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