Matt Holman Talks Mental Health

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

We discuss living with an eating disorder and the continuing journey of recovery.  Em shares her insights into her own challenges and how she has the support of close friends and family, and made adjustments to her self care routines. She has a great perspective and we are hoping this helps others on their journey.   

You can find out more about Em and her work here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-holding/ 

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human and fellow Mental Health First Aid Instructor Melissa, to talk about her journey with mental health.  

We discuss growing up with Anxiety, stigma and discrimination to mental health, developing ME, and travelling to recover and the journey to being a Counsellor, Youth and Adult MHFA Instructor, and supporting charity.

You can find out more about about her work here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissagale/

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Isaac to talk about his journey with mental health.  

In 2019 Isaac had a serious traumatic physical accident that changed his life for ever.  In this episode he talks about disability, chronic pain and how his use of medication and drugs almost saw him end his life on a number of occasions.   Thankfully Isaac has made changes to his life and now speaks publicly about his experience, motivating and inspiring others who are struggling.   

You can find out more about about his work here - Recovery through Values - https://www.recoverythroughvalues.com/   

You can follow Isaac on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-kak...   Or instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaack3.0/

[Episode mentions suicide] - In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Helen to talk about her journey with mental health.  

Helen talks about her life long challenges and the key moments that impacted her mental health. We talk about Bipolar, suicide, her journey to motherhood, neurodiversity and developing a social enterprise to help others.  

Helen is the founder and CEO of EventWell® the Event Industry’s trailblazer and not for profit Community Social Enterprise and charitable organisation, dedicated to educating, campaigning and supporting better mental health and wellbeing in events and creative industries.- You can find out more here: https://eventwell.org/   

You can follow Helen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenmoon/

In this episode we hear perspectives of menopause from 3 of the Simpila Mental Health Team, Kerry B Tonks, Louisa Downs and Matt Holman.   

To support menopause awareness month and world menopause awareness Day on 18th October.  

All views and opinions shared in this episode are individual and based upon personal experience.  As with all discussions there are many perspectives that we can and should always acknowledge and consider.  We are not subject matter experts, but passionate about improving awareness, education and support in the future for all females who will or have experienced menopause.  #ownyourmenopause 

Find out more about The Menopause Charity: https://www.themenopausecharity.org/ 

Find out more about The Fawcett Society: https://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Guy, who shares wonderful insights into the world of Autism and healing.  

We had a very interesting conversation about our perspectives and experiences of Autism, and also focused on the role of parents.  If you are concerned about the development of your child this is a good episode to tune into.   

You can watch Guy's TEDx 'The beautiful reality of autism' - https://youtu.be/S8Nb2FDmQo4   

Find out more about Guy's work through Heartful Healing: https://heartfulhealing.co.uk/

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Louisa who shares wonderful insights into her journey with mental health.  

Louisa focuses her story over a clearly defined period of 12 months, where there have ben a number of traumatic challenges for both her and her husband to work through.   At the end of the episode she also outlines 3 objectives that she set to make changes to her life... find out how she is progressing with these.  

You can find more information or connect to Louisa here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-downs-she-her-hers-a5a401112/

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Michael who shares her wonderful insights into his mental health journey.  

Michael talks openly about his many years of struggles with depression and anxiety following a physical operation in his late teens.   This episode also discusses suicidal thoughts and how Michael is now encouraging more men to talk about mental health.  

He is also currently taking parental leave to take care of two young children, whilst his wife continues to run her cafe business in Krakow, Poland.    

You can find more information or connect to Nick here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mcsperrin/

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Nick who shares her wonderful insights into his mental health journey with Anxiety.  

Through Nick's work he is helping to revitalise work cultures & empowering product teams.   

We also discussed an incredibly lifting experience that Nick had during the Covid Lockdowns that earned him the title in Media of Fancy Dress Dad.   

You can find more information or connect to Nick here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasjemetta/

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Catherine who shares her wonderful insights into her journey with Bipolar Disorder.  Catherine has taken her life journey and now uses it to provide support to individuals, families, friends and supporters to know more about Bipolar.   

You can find more information or connect to Catherine here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-stratta/