In this episode Claire talks about some changes that are happening to the pod, which includes saying goodbye to Kathryn.

Claire gives an update on where she is at with ADHD titration and her current mental health which has been taking a few hits lately.

We look at future episodes and where we see this podcast going.

Your ideas for topics to cover are wanted, so we have created a short survey so please take 5 minutes to fill it in (see Links section).

If you want to be interviewed, we’d love to hear your story, whether it is about your wellbeing journey, life as a neurodivergent, the menopause, relationship breakdowns- anything!

*Trigger warning*

Contains conversation about Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Grief, Sexual abuse, Emotionally-absent parents and Familial Breakdown.

Links

To send us ideas for future pod episodes, or to offer to be interviewed, please complete our quick survey here or contact us via Instagram or email [email protected]

To shout us a coffee, find the options on our Linktree

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Episode 9

In this episode Claire and Kathryn chat about their personal experiences as neurodivergent adults. They discuss the impact their respective conditions have had upon their lives and how this has effected their views of both themselves as individuals, and the world as a whole.

*Trigger warning*

Contains conversation about ADHD, ASC, Depression/Anxiety and Personality Disorders, OCD and Trauma.

Links

See our previous episode about how ADHD can present in adults and children (episode 2).

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In this episode Claire and Kathryn chat with Lorraine Davies, an Energy Alchemy & Intuitive Life Coach. We discuss the events that lead Lorraine to swap a life of “shoulding” for one where she lives in full alignment with her values, and why she is so passionate about empowering other women to release societal expectations and create for themselves a life full of purpose, abundance and joy!

*Trigger Warning*

Contains conversation about mental health conditions and traumas including nervous breakdown, bereavement, burnout, depression and anxiety.

Links from this episode:

Lorraine can be contacted via her website https://youdeservetoflourish.com and her supportive community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/youdeservetoflourish

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In this episode we speak with Chris Lovett, a Simplicity Coach, Professional Minimalist and author of Discovery of Less: How I Found Everything I Wanted Under Everything I Owned.

Chris opens up about how, in his mid-30s, having become increasingly frustrated with the frenetic pace of life in corporate London (and following a particularly vicious attack from an empty CD case!), he set about selling almost everything he owned, packing a not-quite-small-enough-yet bag and embarking upon an adventure around the world, which ultimately led to a journey of self-discovery where he learnt that “less is progress”.

Listen as Chris explains why decluttering - both physically and mentally - can help boost your mood, alleviate anxiety, and increase your productivity and happiness, and catch his top tips for how to live a simpler life.

*Trigger Warning*

Contains conversation about overwhelm, OCD and anxiety.

Links from this episode:

Follow Chris on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chris’ website enables you to download the first chapter of his book for free.

Claire’s giveaway of a signed copy of the book can be found on her website Single Parent Pessimist (closes 28/3/22).

Chris’ book can be bought from Amazon*.

Tickets for Chris’ TED X Talk (20 March 2022) can be found here.

Read more of Chris’ tips for decluttering your life on Marie Claire's website.

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Daisy Armitage, Hula Hoop instructor and Charity Communications Professional working within mental health research.

Daisy talks about her own mental health experiences with anxiety and possible ADHD, and how hooping has boosted her wellbeing.

She discusses the meditative, mindful and physical benefits it has, as well as shares tips for beginners.

*Trigger warning*

Contains conversation about anxiety, ADHD, depression, body image and men’s mental health.

Links from this episode:

Daisy can be contacted on Instagram and TikTok via @hoopydais

Daisy has written a blog on hooping for beginners if you want to find out more on HulaFit.

Charities mentioned within this pod:

MQ Mental Health

The McPin Foundation

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Interview with Tanya Swarbrick, a Trauma-Informed Emotional Health Coach and Breathwork Facilitator

Breathwork and Trauma-Informed coaching can be useful tools for people wanting to improve their wellbeing after trauma has affected it.

Tanya describes her views on where trauma comes from and how it manifests and stores in the body, and goes on to explain how the coaching and breathwork she facilitates can help this.

We explore the differences between therapy and coaching, as well as how breathwork can help with various trauma.

Trauma dumping, inner child work, somatic therapy and personal experiences of trauma and binge eating are also discussed.

*Trigger warning*

Contains conversation about eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, physical and sexual abuse and PTSD.

Links from this episode:

The Body Keeps The Score book by Bessel van der Kolk*. 

When The Body Says No book by Dr Gabor Mate*. 

Tanya can be contacted directly on Facebook here. 

Tanya’s website, Integrated You, is here .

Tanya’s FB group can be found here .

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Claire and Kathryn talk about how difficult January can be for many people and look at how they maintain their wellbeing through this time.

Advice and tips are discussed, found from some of the websites mentioned below

*Trigger warning*

Contains conversation about anxiety, social isolation, suicidal ideation, depression and mental breakdowns.

Please note we are not medical experts, we are only experts of our own mental health experiences.

To find out more about the pod, visit mindvox.co.uk or @mindvoxpod on Instagram, FB and Twitter.

Links from this episode:

If need support, reach out to Samaritans by calling 116 123, talk to your GP or find local support using the Mind website.

7 New Years Tips for Managing Your Mental Health article.

Blame My Brain book by Nicola Morgan.

Guardian Top 10 tips for Beating January Blues article. 

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Jamie Atkins is a former teacher who is now an Early Years Trainor and a Strengths Coach.

He talks about his own mental health experiences, including having a breakdown.

Throughout the episode, Jamie explains what he’s learnt from that time of his life and how he now manages the long-term anxiety he’s been left with.

Jamie also talks about Strengths Coaching using the Clifton Strength Assessment and how this helped him identify ways to better his daily life.

*Trigger warning*

Contains conversation about anxiety, suicidal ideation, depression, OCD, psychosis, panic attacks and mental breakdowns.

Please note we are not medical experts, we are only experts of our own mental health experiences.

To find out more about the pod, visit mindvox.co.uk or @mindvoxpod on Instagram, FB and Twitter

Links from this episode:

Jamie can be found on Instagram and Facebook as @The_Strengths_Coach

Time to Talk Mental Health Charity- https://www.timetotalkuk.org.uk/

Headspace https://www.headspace.com/

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WARNING: This episode contains EXPLICIT CONTENT

In this episode our co-host, Kathryn elaborates on some specific incidents that contributed towards her Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder diagnosis. This is the second part of Kathryn’s story (see Episode 3 for Part 1).

Kathryn and Claire discuss how victims of abuse can be portrayed in society, the media and in the criminal justice system, and Kathryn opens up about her negative personal experience of being a victim within criminal proceedings.

Please be aware we will speak in detail about Kathryn’s experience and more generally about some of the current issues that have been highlighted in the media surrounding police. The episode is not intended to define the entire police service or other victims’ experiences.

*Trigger warning*

Includes discussion about anxiety, attempted suicide, depression, domestic abuse, coercive control, physical violence, sexual assault, rape and CPTSD.

Please note we are not medical experts, we are only experts of our own mental health experiences.

To find out more about the pod, visit mindvox.co.uk or @mindvoxpod on Instagram, FB and Twitter

Links from this episode:

For more information about CPTSD and support, visit MIND for useful PTSD contacts.

For support regarding interpersonal trauma including rape and sexual abuse/exploitation within Hampshire contact PARCS: https://www.parcs.org.uk/index.php/services

For support regarding interpersonal trauma including rape and sexual abuse/exploitation within Sussex contact Life Centre: https://lifecentre.uk.com

For support regarding interpersonal trauma including rape and sexual abuse/exploitation nationally, visit Rape Crisis: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

Or, specifically for men:

Safe Line: www.safeline.org.uk

For support regarding domestic abuse with East Sussex contact Rise: https://www.riseuk.org.uk

For support regarding domestic abuse with East Sussex contact Worth Services: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/fire-emergencies-and-crime/domestic-abuse/local-support-for-people-being-abused/

For support regarding domestic abuse nationally contact:

Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/

Refuge: www.refuge.org.uk/get-help-now

Or, specifically for men:

Men’s Advice Line: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Mankind: www.mankind.org.uk

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Our co-host, Kathryn, talks openly about Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in this episode.

Kathryn opens up about some of the events that have happened throughout her life that may have led to CPTSD.

She talks about what CPTSD is like for her, how she manages it and what the journey to diagnosis was like.

*Trigger warning*

Contains conversation about anxiety, suicidal ideation, depression, domestic abuse, coercive control, physical violence and CPTSD.

Please note we are not medical experts, we are only experts of our own mental health experiences

To find out more about the pod, visit mindvox.co.uk or @mindvoxpod on Instagram, FB and Twitter

Links from this episode:

For more information about CPTSD and support, visit MIND https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-complex-ptsd/useful-contacts/

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