Matt Holman Talks Mental Health

Lucy is a returning guest to the podcast (Episode 72 - Postnatal Depression), and in this episode we talk about her diagnosis of ADHD in December 2022.    

Lucy is the co-owner of The Little HR Department - https://www.thelittlehrdepartment.com/

In this episode Michael tells us about his diagnosis of dyslexia at University.  He now provides coaching to help people to understand their habits, and using his unique perspective created Make your Habits

In this episode Nairobi shares her journey with ADHD, from her diagnosis in Venezuela when she was 16, to now working for The Loddon Foundation helping to support young people with severe autism.

I am so happy to have Will return to record another episode of the podcast with me.  We first sat down and recorded together in 2021 (episode 88), and for this recording we focused on how Autism has been a part of Wills' life.

In this episode Lucy talks about her recent diagnosis of ADHD at 37 years old. Lucy has always known that she was different, but the diagnosis has really helped her to better understand herself from a positive perspective.   

Before her diagnosis Lucy wrote and published a book with the aptly named title of: Born to be Different - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Born-be-Different-Lucy-Hine/

In this episode Jess talks openly about her recent diagnosis of ADHD, and how she has used the positive elements to help create a business focused on accelerating neuro-inclusion in Organisations and Schools - https://www.differingminds.co.uk/

Neurodiversity Celebration Week Episode - Lillian talks openly about her life with Autism, and whilst only receiving an official diagnosis in her early 20's she is now doing amazing things to help others understand and adjust to support those with ND challenges.

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Deborah, to talk about her journey with mental health.  

Deborah discusses her journey following a number of life events leading up to her mental health challenges in 2017. We discussed Depression, Suicidal thoughts, finding love and her passion for Competing in Pageantries.    

As part of her pageantry role as Mrs Stockport Atlantic, Deborah is focused on helping to support local community activities.

The podcast is 2 years Old - 147 episodes have been recorded and launched!   This episode is a celebration and thanks, and also an update on plans for the future. our company Simpila, and the past 12 months on a personal level.   Thank you to all those who have followed this journey, so far...

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Priya, to talk about her journey with mental health. 

Priya is open in her conversation about her bouts of depression over the past 4 years, to the point that she felt suicidal. Through her recovery she is now using her experiences to help others.   The closing quote from Priya is: "Be strong now, because things will get better, it might be stormy now, but it can’t rain forever”   

You can find out more about Priya and her work here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-ruby-chahal-775a72a3/