In this episode I had a wonderful chat with the amazing human Petra about her journey with mental health.   Petra and I discussed her growing up in a Religious Cult, struggling with Alcohol and almost giving up on life.    

We also discussed the amazing transformation in Petra's life that has brought her to the place she is now as the CEO of Petra Velzeboer Ltd, helping organisations lift and sustain mental health for every employee, their families, and their communities. https://petravelzeboer.com/

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with the amazing human Danielle about her journey with mental health.   Danielle is Physical and  Mental Health First Aid Instructor who is helping to improve access to education and awareness to all.  We talked about health anxiety, family and community in this episode.  

You can find out more about Danielle's work through her company ABC Life Support CIC here: https://www.abclifesupport.co.uk/

In this episode I chat with the amazing human Ali Gill about her journey with mental health, from her personal experiences of loss at a young age, a life changing moment for her husband, supporting her children's mental health and developing a business based upon drama and mental health.  

Ali is the co-founder of Fluid Motion Theatre Company https://www.fluidmotiontheatre.com/ and the  FREE 'All in the Mind Festival' - taking place this year on Saturday 11th September. https://aitmfestival.com/

In this episode I had the chance to chat with the amazing human Simon about his journey with mental health.   

Simon is a fellow Mental Health First Aid Instructor and owner of De La Mill Tutoring.  We talked openly about suicide, raising awareness and helping to support better conversation of mental health.

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with the amazing human Natasha about her journey supporting her mum with mental health challenges.   In 2017 Natasha's mum was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, she got support to recover and return to work. She developed Mental Health challenges and was discriminated against and dismissed, after 39 years of loyal service to her employer.   

Natasha is now fighting hard to obtain justice for her mum and then millions of others who are discriminated against when they struggle with their mental health.     

You can support Natasha's fight here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urgent-call-to-stop-mental-health-discrimination?member=11853171&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

Incredible to think that just 9 months ago we launched this podcast.  This episode is a reflection point, an update and helping to evolve the conversation of mental health.

If you would like to support me for Team Samaritans at the London Marathon you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mattholman2 

In this episode I had the chance to chat with the amazing human Nikki about her journey with mental health.   

Nikki is a Mental Health First Aider who 3 years ago experienced a crisis that changed the direction of her life. Sitting at the top of her stairs she made a decision that changed her focus and approach to supporting others through sharing her mental health challenges.

In this episode I had the chance to chat with the amazing human Sabrina about her journey and campaigning with mental health.   

Sabrina is a People and Performance Director who talks openly, authentically and genuinely about her experiences with Mental Health challenges, and how she has evolved her thinking and awareness over the past 2 years.

In this episode I had the chance to chat with the amazing human Catherine about her journey and campaigning with mental health.   

Catherine trained with me in April 2019 as a Mental Health First Aider, and in this episode talks about parenting, feeling anxious, and how she is helping her workplace improve the conversation of mental health through a campaign called 'Let's Talk'.