LagomMind

In this fifth episode of our special lockdown series, we spoke to journalist and author Lucy Jones about her book, Losing Eden which details why our minds need the wild.

Our conversation touched upon how nature, along with more traditional treatment was important for her recovery from addiction and other MH issues and the role of our relationship to the natural world plays in MH as well as much more.

If you want to find out more about Lucy and Finding Eden:

Website- http://lucyfjones.com

Twitter- @lucyjones

Publisher-https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/305/305463/losing-eden/9780241441534.html

In the fourth episode of this lockdown series, we spoke to Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Oxford University. Russell is a world-leading expert in sleep and its relationship with mental health. Our conversation looked at this relationship between sleep and mental health, the importance of sleep for cognitive performance, and how to get a good nights sleep during the lockdown.If you want to find out more about Russell's work:Website- https://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/russell-foster

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In the third episode of this special lockdown series we spoke to former international surfer and Love Island contestant Laura Crane.We spoke about the pressures of growing up as an athlete, body image and bulimia and the power of exercise for the mind. If you want to find our more about Laura:Instagram: @lauraloucraneYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCCnhoLpmnPTeWlaxZ52xwTwitter: @laura_lou_crane

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In the second episode of this series we spoke to Martin Yelling. Martin is a former international runner, elite duathlete and has finished the Hawaii Ironman and completed the Comrades Ultra. He is also hosts the brilliant Marathon Talk podcast and started the charity Stormbreak.In our chat we spoke about the links between mental and physical health, mindset training for long distance runners and much more.If you want to find out more about Martin and his work:Podcast- Marathon TalkTwitter- @myellingWebsite- https://www.stormbreak.org.uk

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Welcome to this second series of the LagomMind Podcast. We've rushed this one through to give you some content during these tricky times. In this first episode, we spoke to author, journalist and political aide Alastair Campbell.Our conversation touched upon his experiences of depression whilst in Downing Street, mental health and the media and much much more.To find out more about Alastair:Twitter- @campbellclaretWebsite- https://alastaircampbell.org

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In the final episode of this series we spoke to Dave Chawner, best- selling author and award winning comedian.Dave came to our attention following his book 'Weight Expectations- One Mans Recovery from Anorexia'.Our conversation touches on a number of topics particualrly eating disorders and specfically in men.As ever if you enjoy the episode please give us a rating and review on Itunes and look out for the next series in early summer.To find out more about Dave:Website: https://davechawner.co.ukTwitter: @DaveChawnerFacebook: Dave Chawner

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In the penultimate episode of this series we spoke to Guy Tolhurst, CEO of Indagate Group and founder of Mindful Investor amongst others. We talked about his experiences with "panic attacks, acute anxiety, depression and stress" and how he began to recover. We also explore the work of Mindful Investor and why Guy thinks its so important.To find out more about Guy and Mindful Investor:Twitter: @GuyTolhurstWebsite: https://mindfulinvestor.co

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In the third episode of this series we spoke to Lewis Baxter. Lewis founded The Blurred Line Group following his own battle with mental health. The group aims to be the UK’s first funding hub for local mental health charities and community projects.As a warning Lewis speaks about suicide in this episode. If this is something that has impacted you it might be best to skip over this episode and contact an organisation like Samaritans on 116 123.To find out more about Lewis:Twitter: @Lewis_A_Baxter or @TheBlurredLineFacebook: The Blurred Line GroupInstagram: @lewisabaxter or @blurredlinegroupWebsite: https://theblurredlinegroup.org

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In the second episode of this series we spoke to Ashley Lowe Health & Wellbeing Manager at the Newcastle United Foundation.We spoke to Ashley about her work at Newcastle and about their BE A GAME CHANGER mental health campaign which has been brilliantly successful across Newcastle and the North East of England. If you want to find out more about Ashley or the Newcastle United Foundation:Facebook: Newcastle United Foundation Twitter: @NU_Foundation Instagram: nu_foundationWebsite: https://nufoundation.org.uk

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In the first episode of this series we spoke to Mark Boyns, founder of Opening Up Cricket. Mark founded Opening Up after losing a friend to suicide and is doing brilliant work touring the country opening up discussions about mental health cricket clubs.Outside this we talked about mental health in sports in general and how Mark looks after his own mental health.If you want to find out more about Mark and Opening up:Twitter: @OpeningUpCCFacebook: Opening UpInstagram: @openingupcricketWebsite: http://www.openingupcricket.com

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