In this fascinating 7th instalment of our Mental Health & Wellbeing series, Lewis Stockwell from the University of Hertfordshire shares his story of being an academic with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Lewis provides us with a clear definition of CFS and its key symptoms, explaining what it is like to work in the academic environment with a life-limiting condition. Lewis also goes on to discuss the pressures of the academic environment more generally, explaining how the role of an academic is intimately tied to their identity, meaning that "switching off" can be difficult, causing potential wellbeing concerns. This is a wonderful listen, with so many important insights. Enjoy!

Lewis Stockwell is principal lecturer in education at the University of Hertfordshire, working at the University 10 years in academic education and more recently outdoor environmental education.

 He is programme leader for the postgraduate provision in outdoor environment education, and his areas of interest include social justice pedagogies, environmental justice, environmental aesthetics and outdoor experiential learning.

Lewis is currently undertaking his PhD at a university in Scotland on aesthetic educational canoe journeying. Lewis has been diagnosed with