No Really, I’m Fine

Dan Kay is better known as being one of the main hosts of Football podcast Blood Red but today he's taken a break to join us to share his mental health battle off the pitch.
His unconventional childhood and adolescence took him to some dark places in his life. He made two attempts on his own life, was briefly admitted to hospital and struggled to cope with his mental health demons.
This deeply compelling story is being shared in the hope that it might inspire others going through the same issues.
We're not experts and if you're struggling help and support is out there. Text SHOUT to 85258 for a free 24/7 crisis support service.


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This week we have our very first collaboration episode! We've teamed-up with Yvette Caster and Ellen Scott from the Mentally Yours podcast and there's good reason!
We're both nominated for a Mind Media Award 2019 for Podcast of the Year!
We're all very excited for the recognition so Gemma spoke with Yvette and Ellen down the line to London about what inspired them to talk more openly about not only their mental health struggles but what got them starting their own mental health podcast too. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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In This week's episode, Film Reviewer Chris Hunneysett talks to Producer Matt about how mental health is portrayed in Hollywood, Discussing the difference between how men and women are depicted in the movies as well as talking about new films like Joker, and Judy, Matt and Chris explore classics like, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Following on from our popular 'outdoor episodes' in series 1, we’ve visited another place that shines a light on pioneering work to innovate mental health action across the UK.


For this episode, we’ve essentially come back to the beginning. We’ve come to not only the oldest Mental Healthcare institute in the UK but a place that is known across the world for something more groundbreaking.


The Retreat in Yorkshire has been helping people with a variety of mental health conditions for more than 225 years. It pioneered the early workings of moral treatment of its patients in a time when mental health sufferers were branded as lunatics or insane.


We’ll be meeting those who work at the centre now, and people have benefited directly from the services at the centre. We’ll also be getting more of an understanding about the history of the building and the Tuke Family which founded The Retreat in 1796 and how it has retained the essence of the original principals of moral treatment for more than 200 years.


If you'd like to find out more about the Retreat in York, you can visit https://www.theretreatyork.org.uk  or call 01904 412551


This episode is presented and edited by Michael Pearson
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This week, Gemma speaks to Hope Virgo. Hope has campaigned tirelessly for more support for those with eating disorders. Her 'dumpthescales' petition has more than 90,000 signatures- calling on the government to review the eating disorder guidance delivered by clinicians. Hope talks about this but also shares her journey with anorexia and being a victim of sexual abuse and how her recovery is helping so many as well as her self For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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This week, Gemma is joined by guest Ben West, who at the age of just 17, lost his brother Sam. Sam tragically took his own life and Ben has joined us to talk about that experience and what he has gone on to do in the world of Mental Health campaigning. Ben is an inspiration in how he has decided to take action after experiencing something so tragic. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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We're back for series 2 on World Mental Health Day 2019 and we're very excited to be joined by activist, author and journalist Scarlett Curtis.
Scarlett talks about how she struggled to fight her physical and mental health problems as a teenager after an operation on her back left her in chronic pain.
She also tells us all about her new book It's Not Ok to Feel Blue, and Other Lies which is a collection of over 70 essays, poems and inspirational mental health stories.
You can get ahold of Scarlett's book by clicking here.


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Hosts: Gemma Sherlock and Michael Pearson
Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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You may or may not have noticed but series one has come to an end. We're obviously really sad and we just wanted to take some time to chat through what we've learned from doing this podcast series.
Hosts Gemma Sherlock and Michael Pearson chat through what they enjoyed most about the series and touching on what those stories meant for their mental health journeys.
Don't worry, we'll be back at the beginning of October and as mentioned in the podcast, you can contact Michael and Gemma on Twitter at ImFinePodcast_ @GemmaSherlock2 or @MPJourno. Alternatively you can email [email protected] for your feedback and stories ideas for series 2.
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Jamie Yates has been through it all and in this episode he shares how he has turned his life around since his breakdown, gone back to his roots and will do just about anything for his little girl.
12 months ago he was homeless, his marriage had broken down and was in a mental health hospital in Scotland. He now has got himself his own home in a place he loves and is now rebuilding his life.
He speaks to Gemma Sherlock and Michael Pearson about his inspiring story. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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In this episode, Gemma talks to one of our show's producers, Matt Aldus. They talk about mental health, medication and the taboo that comes with it, along with identity, and the anger, frustration, and shame he feels from being in a dark place.


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Hosts: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally and Michael Pearson.
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