Outspoken Beauty

Ad info: I have run a 12 week consumer trial for Altrient. During this episode I'll share some of the results.

As many of you know, as well as hosting the podcast, I run the Outspoken Beauty Trialling Panel. This amazing group of almost 600 women trial products and give their honest opinions.

We have recently come to the end of a 12 week Altrient Vitamin C trial with 100 women. This is a brand that I have used and believed in for years and it has been so exciting to see how it has worked for other people.

During the episode you'll be the first to learn about some of the things we found and whether this supplement is worth investing in.

In this week's episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm talking about why you shouldn't feel disheartened if you think your anxiety is getting better but then you're struck, seemingly out of nowhere by a panic attack.

I'll chat about a recent anxious episode that I had and how I'm dealing with it and will also chat about the importance of accepting that you never fully stop getting anxious...it's your reaction to it that it everything.

Here are some mental health charities as promised:

adferiad.org

Information and support for people affected by mental health problems in Wales.

03444 775 774 (helpline) 

07537 416 905 (text)

anxietyuk.org.uk

Advice and support for people living with anxiety.

0808 801 0677 (England)

0808 801 0433 (Wales)

beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.

bacp.co.uk

Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.

0800 58 58 58

thecalmzone.net

Provides a helpline, online and WhatsApp chat, as well as information and support, for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.

0808 808 7777

[email protected]

carersuk.org

Advice and support for anyone who provides care.

disabilityrightsuk.org

Information and support on disabled people's rights. 

0300 123 6600

talktofrank.com

Confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law.

hearing-voices.org

Information and support for people who hear voices or have other unshared perceptions, including local support groups.

Mind

Support line: 0300 102 1234

mindout.org.uk

Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ people.

nhs.uk

Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

0300 7729844

nopanic.org.uk

Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.

0800 068 41 41

88247 (text)

[email protected]

papyrus-uk.org

Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

116 123 (freephone)

[email protected]

Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS

samaritans.org

Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).

0300 304 7000

[email protected]

sane.org.uk

Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including a helpline. 

0808 808 4994

studentminds.org.uk

Mental health charity that supports students. Runs Student Space, offering online information and helpline support delivered in partnership with The Mix.

timetochangewales.org.uk

Campaign to end stigma and discrimination against people with mental health problems.

turning-point.co.uk

Health and social care services in England for people with a learning disability. Also supports people with mental health problems, drug and alcohol abuse or unemployment.

0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline)

85258 (text the word 'shout')

youngminds.org.uk

Provides advice and support to young people for their mental health, as well as supporting parents and carers.

It's such a pleasure to have the totally brilliant journalist Madeleine Spencer back on the podcast.

Mads recently wrote an incredible piece for Elle Magazine about how well-informed, science backed health advice is often being replaced by misinformation that is being perpetuated by so-called experts (You only need watch Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix to understand how easily things can go wrong).

I was so inspired by the article that I needed to get her on the podcast to delve into this further. During the episode Madeleine talks about the positive side of wellbeing and the amazing things that she has learnt over the years. She also talks about the ease with which misinformation can spread and why we need to be so very careful about who we take advice from.

We also talk about PCOS, supplements, eating in a balanced way and lots more.

Madeleine is so well versed on this topic and I think that this is a really important episode for anyone who is confused and overwhelmed about the health and wellbeing industry.

This is the time of the week where we get skincare focussed with the brilliant beauty editor of Women's Health, Perdita Nouril.

In this episode we're doing a deep dive into SPF and what it can do for our skin. We chat through some of the best on the market that not only feel great but offer something for lots of skin types and conditions.

We also have a chat about home micro-needling and a brand new product from Sunday Riley.

You can find Perdita on Instagram @perditanouril

In this week's episode of The Outspoken Review I'm talking about the misinformation that seems to permeate so much of social media and even the press. With fear mongering headlines about weight-loss jabs, I talk about why there's always more to the story than there first seems.

Next I'm chatting about Selena Gomez who is damned if she does and damned if she doesn't. With damning comments about her weight-loss all over social media I ask why women are STILL being judged on their looks.

Finally I have a list of really good products to tell you about including a new launch from Cerave, the BEST blow up mattress ever, a shower oil that is ridiculously pleasing and the coolest damn perfume I've ever worn.

When you are prone to anxiety you need to look after your mental health and there are a number of things that you can do to help keep yourself in a good place.

However, when you are experiencing disordered anxiety, it's important that we don't use our mental health tools as crutches.

During this episode I go into more detail about my everyday good mental health protocol and also the things I've learnt to do when things get tough.

I also mention Anxiety Josh's brilliant book Untangle Your Anxiety.

It's Bryony time!

This week we're talking:

Zoos and naughty monkeys

Hygiene ratings (and Bryony's shocking admission)

Mardi Gras

Half Term Craziness

Why Bryony's accent changed

and of course we have some fantastic beauty recommendations.

Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

It's our end of the week session with beauty editor and skincare guru extraordinaire, Perdita Nouril.

In this episode we're talking all things ceramides..what they are, why we love them, how they help our skin and the products we love the most.

We also chat briefly about peptides and how sad we are that Lottie London and Ciate are nowhere to be found at the moment.

In this week's Outspoken Review I'll be talking about:

The iconic Burberry check

Skinny jeans

My new fav bath brand

The only dry shampoo that I truly love

Eborian v IT Cosmetics

My 360 on Lisa Eldridge's Pinpoint Concealer

and more...

Enjoy my weekly beauty review xx

In this week's episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm talking about how hard it can be to open up about your mental health, even though on paper people are more accepting and knowledgable these days.

I also chat about why those closest to you won't always be able to totally get what you're going through and how it's important to accept that and find those who can be there in the right way.

Finally, I talk about the importance of getting to a place where you can give up safety behaviours as this will teach your brain that all is OK!

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