Matt Holman Talks Mental Health

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

Suzanne talks about her experience and impact of supporting a close family member with Anorexia and body imaging challenges, driving her to create a social campaign to change the editing of images online.    

You can find out more and support the campaign 'Change Social Media Laws - #HonestyAboutEditing: https://www.change.org/ChangeSocialMediaLaws (Please do sign the petition).

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

Davina is the founder of 'Mind if I Share' https://www.instagram.com/mind_ifishare/?hl=en - A charitable cause creating a community of sharers talking about their experiences of living with mental illness.    

Davina talks openly about her anxiety, burnout, suicidal thoughts, therapy and recovery, helping others to know that it is ok to be honest about how we are feeling.

In this episode I had the chance to chat with Sara about her journey with mental health.   Sara is a Mental Health First Aider for Discovery that I had the pleasure to train in November 2020.  Sara originates from Italy and we talked about anxiety, family, moving country and finding a new passion.

In this episode I had the chance to chat with Sarah about her journey with mental health.   Sarah is the primary carer for her dad following his stroke 10 years ago, also holding down a full-time career. 

We talked about anxiety, stress and how attending a Mental Health First Aider training course help Sarah gain a better understanding of mental health.

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with Amy about her journey and career with mental health.   We discussed how through her career Amy has helped those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, impatient services and recognised the importance of maintaining her own mental health and wellbeing.   

You can check out Amy's company here: https://avwellbeing.co.uk/

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with Stuart about his journey with mental health.   We discussed supporting others with mental illnesses, changing career and the journey to self-awareness.   

You can check out The Circle Line here: https://thecircleline.co.uk/employers

In this episode I had the chance to chat with Rachel about her journey with mental health.  Rachel is working hard in the Black Community to help improve awareness and the conversation of mental health.  

Through sharing her own experience of high functioning Depression and Anxiety she is helping one conversation at a time.  

In April 2021 Rachel delivered a powerful TEDx NHS talk - 'Somebody must go first' - https://youtu.be/9W2voOPrLi0

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

Yasmin talks about her career, ignoring the warning signs of mental health challenges and everything coming to a head and needing 6 months off of work to begin her recovery.  

You can find our more about Yasmin's work here: https://www.ykpconsulting.com/

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

Will tells an incredible story of becoming a dentist, struggling with anxiety and how the diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder provided a missing piece to the puzzle.

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

Deirdre is an Occupational Health Nurse, Wellness Facilitator and Yoga Instructor who talks about her experience with grief, anxiety and learning that 'slow is the new strong'.