MindMatters

Laura joins us from Germany to chat with us about Kintsugi, an incredible short film highlighting the importance of mental health and this beautiful depiction of it. We talk about the role of art and creativity in mental health and what the process was in making this movie and why it’s called Kintsugi. We talk about the role of music in this film particularly and what Laura’s hope for this film is!

Thank you Laura for taking the time to chat with us!

Nikki joins us from the USA and in this chat we break down the important and sometimes confusing terms in this sphere. We have discussions understanding the signs of PTSD, how to cope with COVID induced stress, supporting loved ones who are on the front lines and dealing with religious parents while coming out.

https://www.ptsd.va.gov

"The world's leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress."

PFLAG:

https://pflag.org

"The  first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,  and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies."

Aisha joins us from the USA and in this chat we delve into the  conversation around mental health in the Black Community and the stigma  that persists. Aisha also highlights the importance of decolonization of  therapy and the role of Racial justice in this field.

Mike is an incredibly passionate human being with an incredible story and was kind enough to join me on MM to share it.

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Dr. Camilla joins us from Italy and in this chat we discuss how to find  the right fit for ourselves in terms of therapists- what to look for and  what the factors are to keep a lookout for.

Andrea is a Health coach and certified personal trainer who joins us to tell us about the relationship between mental and physical health and how much the two influence one another. We delve into the role of meditation in her own life and what practices have worked for her and that she’s shared through her programs, Body Mind Spirit.

Andrea is no stranger to mental health issues and she takes the time to share her own story and what her relationship with it and why she’s so vocal about the need for mental health discussions. We also dive into the relation between mental health and gut health.

Jen joins us from the UK and in this chat we delve into the complicated and messy feelings of grief. We understand the non-linearity of this emotion and the different ways it affects us and our mental health. We also delve into understanding what is complex grief.

Curtis joins me to have an incredibly vulnerable chat.

When  he was 16 years old he was subjected to conversion therapy; an  experience he was later able to use to ban conversion therapy in his  home State. Curtis has now taken his activism to the next level and  founded the Conversion Therapy Dropout Network to bring survivors of  conversion therapy together in community and solidarity. The mission of  the organisation is bridge the gap between survivors of conversion  therapy and provide a support network to those harmed by the practice.   It was formed to provide a space for conversion therapy survivors  (dropouts) to heal and find solace in knowing they are not alone. They  believe that knowing others who have experienced the same trauma and  sharing your experiences helps heal the deep trauma felt by survivors.

Thank you Curtis for joining me on this chat and sharing your story with us.

Website: https://www.conversiontherapydropout.org/