PLAY PAUSE REPEAT podcast

In this episode Kelly and Sophie discuss the 'busy epidemic' something particularly prevalent in the global pandemic as our lives have be altered due to lockdowns and restrictions. They have each picked a track to add to the playlist that resonates with them and they discuss the topics that surround this 'need' to be busy.

In this episode Sophie chats to John Barry Waldron, a mental health nurse and host of award winning podcast On the Ward. They discuss how the pandemic has impacted the patients and staff on the mental health ward. They also discuss music therapy, the Mental Health Reform, being sensitive to gender, and how John manages his own mental health alongside his work.

In this episode, Kelly speaks to former Kerrang and XFM DJ, Katie P about the shifts we experience in our lives as we work our way through career changes, marriage, kids and everything in between. It's a little trip down memory lane as Kelly and Katie reminisce about their friendship and Katie speaks openly about her struggle with post natal depression, how she got to diagnosis point and the steps she took to get herself back on track.

In this episode Sophie chats to award winning photographer and owner of Hotdog studios, Corinne Cumming about her experience of living with Endometriosis, and her journey towards diagnosis. They discuss treatments, the disparity in research when it comes to conditions predominantly impacting women, and the difficulties she's faced trying to make progress via medical professionals when it comes to managing the symptoms of this painful condition. 

In this episode, Kelly and Sophie re-visit their discussion on Digital Detoxing and offer some advice on how to take time away from the screen. In a world that relies on us being connected digitally how can we introduce boundaries that encourage digital free time?

In this episode Kelly and Sophie discuss the benefits (and the difficulties) of a Digital Detox. They have each picked a track to add to the playlist that resonates with them and they discuss the topics that pop up when we try to take a step back from the digital realm.

Please listen to Part One first which focuses more on Ally's experiences/treatment of Eating Disorders. In Part Two we explore some related topics including anxieties related to being a mother dealing with mental health issues, how social media impacts how we view ourselves, how important it is to set boundaries and the concept of connection. Trigger Warning: There are references to suicide and severe mental health symptoms. Whilst we have done our best to remove explicit language, a few words appear in this podcast.

In this episode Sophie chats to Ally Aspinall about her experience of Eating Disorders (Bulimia/Anorexia). The episode also touches on OCD, Self- Harm and Trauma. Please think carefully before listening as this interview also features conversation around Assault, Rape and Suicide.

Kelly and Sophie have a catch up about the Festive season, what it means to them and how it's changed over the years and discuss potential pressures on your mental health. DISCLAIMER This podcast was recorded before the new government restrictions and therefore any plans mentioned have now changed.

Kelly and Sophie revisit their topic of choice by hitting SHUFFLE to give you further insight and advice to get you standing up for what you believe in.