(no longer) legally detained

Hello friends, she is back (again!)- thank you so much for baring with me as I took my time in coming back as usual! Welcome to No Longer Legally Detained- The Podcast about Life after the Psych ward. How do you Navigate being an adult when you never expected to be one?

This is the relaunch after I took a little break and I wanted to start with an authentic, honest, grounding and well just very me episode- both to ease me back in and also kind of try and explain where this podcast is heading. I am no longer with Be the Change. Media Network as the multiple branding got all too confusing but you can check out Millie's podcast over there- You don't need a hamster, you need a therapist which I co-star on most weeks!

This podcast is now totally my space and new episodes will drop every sunday. It's going to be raw. Honest. A bit messy. A bit hopeful. A lot autistic and deeply deeply human!

This week we are kicking things off with a little ramble about my autism acceptance week journal prompts- I promise it will get better!!

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Also check me out on instagram @legallydetained and the pod @nlldthepodcast- my website www.legallydetained.co.uk.

Thanks so much for listening and all your support-

Remember- surviving is a radical act!!

see you next sunday!

Monday Mornings with Millie and (no longer) Legally Detained are breaking up 🫣👀

We’re breaking up 💔

Sometimes even the best relationships may end…

Listen to find out more

🌅 sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful and the beginning of something new 🫶🏻

This week we are diving into such an important topic - self advocacy. From career, to disability, to family and friends advocating for yourself can be such a tricky thing to navigate so we’ve put together this episode to look at our stories, experiences and a few top tips to explore how we can all be better advocates for ourselves.

This weeks episode - would you rather?

We’re keeping it fun this week with a little game of would you rather. In the current climate it’s easy to be feeling a little bit overwhelmed so step into a half hour of fun as we take life a little less seriously this week!

This week we continue to take on the heavy hitting subjects, taking on the topic of opening up about your mental health. We know how hard it can be to reach out for help proffessionally or even to a loved one so heres our thoughts on how to deal with the good the bad and the ugly when it comes to opening up but most importantly to encourage you to reach out!

CW- eating disorders

This week we’re diving into a topic that haunts us all - weight and body talk. No matter how hard you may try to block it out societies obsession with our bodies is inescapable. We are giving our insight into dealing with, confronting and ignoring all the noise at this time of year but also realistically all year round. So grab a snack and a drink, get yourself comfortable because it’s going to be a good one!

We’re going back to our roots and back in time this week as we discuss adjusting to drama school and what we were looking for when making this big decision in this episode that was recorded in September. Swept away in the relaunch this episode got a bit lost but we found it and it’s too good to miss!

Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and eating disorders. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a trusted person or professional for support.

Hey everyone, it’s Hannah here — and welcome to a very special episode of No Longer Legally Detained as we step into 2025. This episode is personal, raw, and reflective. Before we dive in, I want to give a content warning: we’ll be discussing topics like suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders. Please prioritize your well-being and take care of yourself — if you’re in need of support, there are resources available, see below and remember you are never alone.

In this New Year's episode, I’m sharing the reality of my journey through 2024. For years, January was my toughest month — the month I dreaded, the month that often led me to the hospital, the month that was synonymous with painful memories. But at the end of 2023, I made a commitment to myself: my goal for 2024 was simple, yet monumental — to get through the year suicide attempt-free.

I’m not here to sugarcoat it: it’s not been easy. I still faced days where the pain felt unbearable, and the urge to give up was overwhelming. But as I reflect, I’m incredibly proud to say I made it through 2024 — alive, resilient, and still fighting. The struggle didn’t disappear, but I learned that it’s possible to live around the pain, to grow despite the trauma, and to create a life that isn’t defined by my darkest moments. This episode is about survival, healing, and the importance of facing the tough stuff, one day at a time.

But I also want to shift the conversation, because 2024 was more than just about surviving. It was about becoming. About shedding the societal pressures that told me I had to be perfect, that I had to fit into a box, and learning that it’s okay to be messy. It’s okay to be imperfect. It’s okay to be human.

As we move into 2025, I’m embracing one core intention: to be authentically and unapologetically myself. This year, I’m tossing aside the “New Year, New You” narrative — because the truth is, there’s nothing wrong with who I already am. And I hope you’ll join me in rejecting the societal pressures that tell us to be something we’re not. Whether you’re recovering from trauma, fighting through mental health challenges, or just trying to find your way in a world that’s always telling you how to be — I’m here to remind you: You are enough.

In today’s episode, I talk about letting go of the need for external validation, the pressure to constantly perform, and the damaging myth that we have to be perfect — especially as activists. I get real about my struggles with self-acceptance, about the complexity of being a flawed human trying to make a difference in the world, and about the importance of showing up as we are, messy and real.

We’re diving deep into what it means to be authentically you — and how that’s the only thing that truly matters. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t fit into society’s expectations. It’s for anyone who’s tired of pretending. It’s for anyone who’s fighting their own battles, and for anyone who needs to hear that it’s okay to be human.

Let’s make 2025 the year of unapologetic authenticity. Together, we can break free from the narratives that hold us back and step into a future where we’re just… ourselves.

‘Millie’s New Year Guide’

In this weeks first new years special Millie is flying solo and taking us through her new years. From resolutions to new years nights out Millie is taking us through her tips and traditions in this week’s episode.

CW does have talk about eating disorders

As the goal making, better-me season quickly approaches (if it’s not already upon us) we take some time to discuss the idea that we will only be happy once we achieve our goals. In this episode we talk about our experience with this mentality, where it comes from, our tips and tricks as well as some of the usual yapping!