The Reluctant Parent

The Reluctant Parent

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  • 50. Trichotillomania & Pepper

    So, I have a new stress disorder, and my favorite hen died. 


    Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

    WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg

    Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/

    Contact me! Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @EDepressionPod

    Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

    #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

    32 min
  • 49. Losing Parents: Talking Grief with Steve

    Conent Warning: mentions of death of parents, suicide, drugs and explicit language.

    Welcome back to the podcast!

    This week I talk with my friend Steve; we met through another podcast - Robots For Eyes (Check 'em out! https://www.stitcher.com/show/robots-for-eyes-podcast ). 

    Steve talks to me about losing both of his parents at a young age, the process of grief and carrying on after each loss. Steve has also kindly asked that if anyone has any questions or wants to reach out to him to do so through me, and I'll pass them along. What a guy!


    Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

    Robots For Eyes on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/robots-for-eyes-podcast

    WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg

    Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/

    Contact me! Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @EDepressionPod

    Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

    #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness #grief #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #itsoktonotbeok 

    1 hr 3 min
  • 48. Back After a Break: What's Coming Next?

    I'm back after a short break; I've been thinking about the podcast and where I want it to go. The answer is...forward. I'm going to dedicate more time to the creation and promotion of this podcast. This means possible sponsorships and a network. Watch this space.

    I'm not doing very well at the moment. I'm very low and worn out. I'm tired and depressed.

    But it can only get better, right?

    Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

    WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg

    Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/

    Contact me! Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @EDepressionPod

    Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

    #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

    23 min
  • 47. My Medication Review
    This week I talk about a recent telephone medication review appointment I had with a new doctor. Do I want to be un-medicated? Is my medication still working for me? All this and more in this weeks episode of Exercising Depression x
    Check out my channel:
    http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs
    WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg 
    Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ 
    Contact me! Email: [email protected]
    Twitter: @EDepressionPod
    Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness
    33 min
  • 46. Hedgehogs and Food Anxiety

    This week we're talking Hedgehog Rehab and my unwavering Food Anxiety. 


    Check out my channel:

    http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

    WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg 

    Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ 

    Contact me! Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @EDepressionPod

    Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

    29 min
  • 45. September 2020 Catch-Up: Loneliness and Jeans

    Let's shoot the breeze and have a catch-up about going 'back to normal' and fitting back into jeans.

    Check out my channel:

    http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

    WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg 

    Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ 

    Contact me! Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @EDepressionPod

    Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

    31 min
  • 44. My Eating Disorder

    TW: Talk of eating disorders, disordered eating, weight loss, weigh gain, body image, body dysphoria.

    Today I talk about my eating disorder and complicated relationship with food, drink and calories.

    Check out my channel:

    http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

    WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg 

    Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ 

    Contact me! Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @EDepressionPod

    Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

    46 min
  • 43. Mental Health Tag: Questions About My Mental Health

    Poeple seemed to really enjoy the TMI tag style episode, and I've had a pretty Loud-Brain week. So I thought I'd do one more "tag" episode where I answer some questions about my Mental Health.

    Mental Health Tag Questions:

    1.  What is your mental health issue?

    2.  Do you have medication or go to therapy?

    3.  How long have you had mental health issues for?

    4.  Do your friends and family know?

    5.  Does this affect your work/daily life?

    6.  What makes you feel calm?

    7.  What do you do during an anxiety/panic attack?

    8.  What advice would you give to others suffering from a mental illness?

    9.  Describe your mental health in 5 words.

    10.  Tag 1 mental health YouTuber/Vlogger/Podcast Host


    Check out my channel Mrs Monster Vlogs:

    http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

    WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg 

    Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ 

    Contact me! Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @EDepressionPod

    Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

    32 min
  • 42. TMI Tag Part 1: I answer 50 silly questions!

    Welcome back!

    Thought I'd do a fun/light-hearted episode this week. I used to do tags on my YouTube channel back in the day and this is one I did...I think!

    Get to know me a little more with 50/100 silly questions from the TMI Tag!

    TMI Tag Questions: 

    https://www.youtubesociety.com/tmi-tag-questions/

    Check out my channel Mrs Monster Vlogs:

    http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs


    WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg 


    Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ 

    Contact me! Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @EDepressionPod

    Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast



    42 min
  • 41. Vlogging

    Welcome back to the podcast!

    This week I chat about the importance of Vlogging when it comes to my sense of self and mental health. I have recently re-resurrected my old YouTube channel from years ago, brought on by FB memories and old pictures of myself.

    Check out my channel: 

    http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs

    WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg 

    Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ 

    Contact me! Email: [email protected]

    Twitter: @EDepressionPod

    Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

    29 min

About The Reluctant Parent

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After living with severe mental health problems most of my adult life, I find myself a Mother. Let's figure this all out together.