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Suicide&Co, a charity that supports those bereaved by suicide, was set up by Amelia and Emma after they both suffered loss at the hands of suicide. And this week we’re joined by both to hear more about their story.

We learn more about the importance of talking, and sharing experiences. Amelia and Emma both experience catastrophic thinking as a result of their bereavement and share their tools with us. Breathing exercises, aromatherapy and journaling are their chosen coping mechanisms.

Suicide and suicide prevention are such crucial, yet difficult and dark topics, however the energy and colour Suicide&Co bring to the table really does make it an accessible and safe topic.

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This week we are talking to not one, but two incredible frontline workers, Dr Erica and Dr Linda. Dr Linda works as a NHS Emergency Medicine Doctor in A&E and Dr Erica is a NHS Primary Care Doctor. Together they founded ‘Afternoon Tea with Docs’ and set out to empower everyone to enjoy good health by bringing health experts to the table, over a hot cup of tea!

Being Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physicians, they introduce us to the holistic approach to medicine. We discuss some simple things that each and every one of us can do to support our mental health - aligning closely to our sidekick values with tools and tips to add to your mental health toolkit.

Recognising that prescribed drugs are crucial in treating mental health and supporting the symptoms, we start to look at the underlying problems that we as a society are not doing enough of. And more importantly, what we need to address to find a better solution to the ever-growing numbers.

This episode is a fantastic opportunity to hear from our health heroes on the frontline; getting their advice and wisdom to support our mental health conversations.

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Entrepreneurship is often glamourised in the media and many successful entrepreneurs have had their stories turned into Hollywood movies. But the reality is that it’s an incredibly difficult journey and one that undoubtedly has a significant impact on the mental health of the entrepreneur.

This week we are speaking to Shilpa Panchmatia, a successful entrepreneur who suffered from burnout whilst striving to continually perform at the highest level. She describes it as something that creeps up on you if you’re not careful and of the need to be constantly aware of how you’re feeling as you go through an entrepreneurial journey.

We discuss the importance of taking time every day to reflect and do activities that bring you joy, which for Shilpa is daily yoga practice, walks outside and journaling.

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Bullying can have a long term effect on your mental health, long into adulthood. There is still a lot of education required around bullying, and today’s episode provides some valuable insight into the impact and effects of bullying. 

This week we are speaking to Chloe Metzger, who was bullied at a young age. This had a huge impact on her self-confidence and self-esteem. Luckily she found support through mentoring and counselling, which provided her with the tools and medication she needed to lift her mood. 

We also discuss an accident during her time at university, which resulted in Fibromyalgia. Chloe struggles with this chronic pain everyday, and currently there is no cure. Throughout it all, Chloe is doing her best to remain positive and has found relief and comfort in reading and music. This is a must-hear episode for anyone who has experienced bullying, or has seen friends, family or loved ones go through it.

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Sleep... Many of us struggle with it, but do we really understand its impact on our mental and physical wellbeing? This week we’re speaking to Chris Bundell, a Strength and Conditioning Coach. In addition to helping his clients reach their sport and fitness goals, he also provides sleep advice to improve their athletic performance. 

In order to effectively train, you need to understand how you are feeling both physically and mentally and a big part of this, is maintaining good sleeping habits. In today’s episode we take a look at coping strategies and how we can build resilience and confidence to help us achieve our performance goals. If you’re looking to improve your performance, physically or mentally, then today’s episode of sidekick stories is for you!

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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and we’re speaking to brothers Alexi and Kyri Pittalis. Both brothers have had their own, different experiences with mental health and have teamed up to create The Mind Field Podcast - in which they embark upon a quest to better understand the human mind.

Alexi is philosophically-led; trying to understand his purpose as a way of designing his life. Whereas Kyri is focused on open conversations bringing positivity and perspective. Together they bring a fresh outlook on mental wellbeing. 

Episode 35 is a must listen for Mental Health Awareness Week 2021.

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Are you struggling with anxiety? Then this week’s episode is a must for you! Heather Rider is an anxiety specialist who helps high achievers suffering from anxiety and perfectionism find the peace and emotional balance they want and need. Allowing them to live their life with confidence, stability and ease.

Having had high-functioning anxiety and perfectionism herself, Heather shares her journey with us. Suffering with a severe autoimmune illness, Heather realised that traditional medicinal approaches weren’t working and so she started to look at different ways and methods to treat and ease her anxiety.

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In this week’s episode, we’re talking to Ben. During his school years, Ben struggled with anxiety and emotional outbursts. Although he acknowledged he was struggling, he didn’t know what to do about it.

Counselling gave him the answers and support he was looking for, something not many men can acknowledge. Now, 18 years later, Ben makes a conscious effort to ensure he has open and honest conversations about his feelings.

An insightful episode into men’s mental health and solutions for mental wellbeing.

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This week we’re talking to Flo and learning about her history of coping with multiple mental and physical illnesses, and how this has shaped her daily routines.

Flo is a mental health campaigner, who we have been lucky enough to include on our blog! She is also a website content creator and an ambassador for MQ Mental Health, a UK charity that champions and funds world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by a mental health condition. It’s fair to say that Flo is a fantastic person!

At the young age of 8, Flo suffered a physical and mental breakdown which impacted her significantly. In total, she has been unfortunate enough to have been faced with 4 mental illnesses and 2 physical illnesses, which meant she was home-schooled and struggled with a lack of social interaction and friendships.

Flo has a really inspirational story and shows how with the right medication, exercise and long walks she has been able to build her resilience. We’ll be sharing more of Flo’s story on our sidekick blog this week - keep your eyes peeled!

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This week we’re talking to Roman Mironov. Roman suffered from depression for 2 years, after which he immersed himself in self-help books to develop better relationship skills following his divorce. 

Using his learnings, he is now a relationship coach. Helping his clients find and keep love in their life. Supporting his clients to bring passion and joy into their relationships and where sadly the relationships are over, he helps them recover and come out of the situation stronger. Something which sounds easy in practice, but takes time to perfect. 

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