Queen Chats

TW: Sexual Abuse (child), Suicide 

This week is Sexual Abuse Awareness Week, and something that affects so many women and men around the world. In this podcast I share my experience and how I have tried to heal, but also what the statistics and lasting effects can be. For myself, I was only ten years old, and it left me with a lot of different questions.

Remember you can chose to be a victim or a survivor, and there is lot's of help out there, and people who have suffered so remember it's ok to no be ok  

Today's Mental Health Monday's bring's you Alexandra who will be competing in UK's National Ms in March and Ms Diamond in June! We talk about her mental health journey with being diagnosed with PTSD, which is more common than you think! 70 percent of adults experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime with 20 percent of people who experience a traumatic event developing PTSD and. 1 in 13 people will develop PTSD at some point in their life. We talk about therapy, treatment and talking to loved ones. Thank you so much Lex for coming on Queen Chat's and I can't wait to meet you! 

Hasn't 2020 been a crazy year?! A big one for sufferers of Mental Health and this episode is a reflection of the past year. Through Queen Chat's we have interviewed 59 queens, on this podcast and through the Facebook Page (@Hannahgoldingbeautyqueen) and it has been an honour to share these stories but also eye opening to hear about what others have been through, their tips for mental health and share the bond of pageantry and mental health that brings us together!

I hope you have enjoyed the series so far and I can't wait to bring you more inspirational stories in 2021! 

Today I talk to Michelle, who will be competing in the Mrs Atlantic Beauty finals in April, representing Surrey. We talk about her experience with eating disorders and how it took being pregnant to cure her and by doing more research finding out that it is linked to your mental health. With eating disorders, please remember that every one's journey is different, some do find the happiness to be in control whilst for others it can be a uphill struggle. If you need help, talk to your doctor or charities such as BEAT that can help you!

Thank you Michelle for giving your time and I can't wait to see you shine on stage! 

Today's episode brings the amazing Dionne who is the current Mrs Somerset Galaxy. In this episode we talk about post natal depression and ways to help overcome. Remember that these are personal choices and if you are feeling depressed after giving birth then PLEASE talk to your doctor to help as you might need to go on medication or seek therapy. There are also helplines to help, this is PANDA that can help 0808 1961 776

This is a special series in which I will be interviewing 16 girls including myself about their experiences with Domestic Abuse to educate others on the signs and experiences, as well as the impact it can have on your mental health.

The reason it's 16? On November 25th the United Nations marked this period the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, starting on White Ribbon Day otherwise known as the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women, and ends on December 10th which is World Human Rights Day. I wanted to use my platform to bring more awareness to DV, and interviewed 16 pageant girls from past queens to future queens each day.

Today I will be sharing Chloe's story about living with domestic abuse within the family home and the impact it can have on later life. You often find that people who have lived through domestic abuse as a child will seem a lot more grown up for their age, because of how quickly they have been exposed to a different kind of life. We talk about how we got over these traumas and how to focus our energy into things that bring us joy. Chloe will be competing in the Royal Miss International finals next year when we can safely fly to America and I can not wait to see her represent Scotland and bring that sass, who is looking forward to the national wear?! 

Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Refuge

This is a special series in which I will be interviewing 16 girls including myself about their experiences with Domestic Abuse to educate others on the signs and experiences, as well as the impact it can have on your mental health.

The reason it's 16? On November 25th the United Nations marked this period the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, starting on White Ribbon Day otherwise known as the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women, and ends on December 10th which is World Human Rights Day. I wanted to use my platform to bring more awareness to DV, and interviewed 16 pageant girls from past queens to future queens each day.

Today I will be sharing Sheri's story about dealing with an abusive partner and learning to communicate in a healthy relationship. I think it is really important to tell our new partners about our past relationships, so we don't repeat the past but also they acknowledge  that there might be a reason why we act a certain way with confrontation or avoid certain things. Being honest can help you heal and thrive in a beautiful relationship like Sheri here! Sheri will be competing at the Miss Atlantic Beauty Pageant finals next April representing Wiltshire and we are super excited to cheer her on! 

Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Refuge

This is a special series in which I will be interviewing 16 girls including myself about their experiences with Domestic Abuse to educate others on the signs and experiences, as well as the impact it can have on your mental health.

The reason it's 16? On November 25th the United Nations marked this period the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, starting on White Ribbon Day otherwise known as the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women, and ends on December 10th which is World Human Rights Day. I wanted to use my platform to bring more awareness to DV, and interviewed 16 pageant girls from past queens to future queens each day.

Today I will be sharing Ophelia's story about her abusive partner, and how even with the signs, she went back because of that emotional bond an abuser makes with his victim which is why it's harder to break that spell. Ophelia is a former national titleholder and will be jumping back into pageantry maybe, we don't know but all we know is pageantry will be here waiting! 

Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Refuge

This is a special series in which I will be interviewing 16 girls including myself about their experiences with Domestic Abuse to educate others on the signs and experiences, as well as the impact it can have on your mental health.

The reason it's 16? On November 25th the United Nations marked this period the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, starting on White Ribbon Day otherwise known as the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women, and ends on December 10th which is World Human Rights Day. I wanted to use my platform to bring more awareness to DV, and interviewed 16 pageant girls from past queens to future queens each day.

Today I will be sharing Eleanor's story, from having a breakdown in her mental health led her doctor's to open her eyes to her abusive partner. Remember that it's not just physical violence but the emotional abuse, the gaslighting, these classify as abuse. Eleanor will be competing in the Miss International UK finals next July.

Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Refuge

This is a special series in which I will be interviewing 16 girls including myself about their experiences with Domestic Abuse to educate others on the signs and experiences, as well as the impact it can have on your mental health.

The reason it's 16? On November 25th the United Nations marked this period the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, starting on White Ribbon Day otherwise known as the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women, and ends on December 10th which is World Human Rights Day. I wanted to use my platform to bring more awareness to DV, and interviewed 16 pageant girls from past queens to future queens each day.

Today I will be sharing Abigail's story. Abigail is the first ever Miss Interglobal UK and uses her title to bring more awareness to current issues happening here in the UK from domestic violence, racism and women equality. She shares her story about growing up with it in the family and how she learned to process those emotions. 

Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Refuge