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- 40. Self Harm: Past & Present
Trigger/Content Warning: Self Harm, Self Harm Tendencies, Ideation and Method, Suicidal thoughts.
My past and present experiences with self harm, self harming thoughts and the relative safety of felling suicidal.
WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg
This podcast is also a YouTube channel!
If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression
Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/
Contact me! Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @EDepressionPod
Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast
39 min - 39. No Sleep & Bootcamp (GRWM)
GRWM Putting On makeup: I haven't slept well for the past few days; it's getting to the point where I'm a little worried about my mental health.
Also started an outdoor fitness class with my trainer Jordan.
WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg
This podcast is also a YouTube channel!
If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression
Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/
Contact me! Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @EDepressionPod
Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast
23 min - 38. Being Honest With My Family
Welcome back to the podcast! This week is less of a rambly convo, though it is rambly at times...
I discuss how I came to be more open and honest with my family about my mental health and how being in lockdown has nurtured our relationships.
WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg
This podcast is also a YouTube channel!
If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression
Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/
Contact me! Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @EDepressionPod
Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast
29 min - 37. June 2020 Catch-up ft. Rags!
Welcome back to the podcast, this week is just a quick catch-up with how I'm doing, my moods and general mental health. With a guest appearance from Rags!
The artist I discuss in this weeks episode is Lady Garden:
Lady Garden on Instagram: https://instagram.com/lady_garden_
Lady Garden Email: [email protected]
Lady Garden Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LadyGardenOfficial?social_invites=1&si_uuid=2615ab84-dfb4-49a9-b523-3d10489a8fca&si_time=1574955172&si_page=shop_home&si_trigger=ss&si_object_id=ui.core.CoreActivity&platform=android
WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg
This podcast is also a YouTube channel!
If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below:
http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression
Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/
Contact me! Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @EDepressionPod
Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast
27 min - 36. Stress Induced OCD & Me ft. 1 Year Of Podcast!
This week I talk about my difficult week with stress, low moods and OCD.
I've not talked about my OCD openly so far, but that's mainly because it doesn't affect me most days. In fact my somewhat "mild" OCD is only brought on by stress. I also talk a little about how my podcast is now a year old! Whoohoo!
WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg
This podcast is also a YouTube channel! If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression
Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/
Contact me!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @EDepressionPod
Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast
26 min - 35. Losing A Hero To Suicide: My Scarification Story
Content Warning: Suicide, suicidal ideation, self harm, self harm methods, abuse, depression, substance abuse mentions.
Chester Bennington was my hero. Bear with me if you assume this is going to a vapid celebrity obsession piece (even if it were, everyone has a right to do and feel whatever they like when it comes to celebrities!).
No, this is a difficult and very important subject for me, as this particular celebrity, and his death, were particularly important and difficult for me.
This week I discuss Chester Bennington's suicide and my own personal tribute to him in regards to my self harm.
WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg
This podcast is also a YouTube channel! If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression
Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/
Contact me!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @EDepressionPod
Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast
29 min - 34. Am I Happy?
Welcome back to the podcast.
This week I ponder the question, and talk about my thoughts around, whether or not I consider myself 'Happy'.
WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg
This podcast is also a YouTube channel! If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression
Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/
Contact me!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @EDepressionPod
Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast
30 min - 33. Conversation With My Twin SisterContent Warning: Swearing, suicide, self harm, self harm tendencies, hospitalisation, depression, medication.This week I have a (long!) conversation with my twin sister. I've been wanting to do this episode for a really long time and, with lockdown, my sister and I were able to sit on Skype for a couple of hours and have a catch-up. We've never really sat a talked at length about my mental health and growing up, but we did and I'm so glad we had the chance, We do get very deep, personal and dark so please be warned.This podcast is also a YouTube channel! If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepressionBlog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/Contact me!Email: [email protected]Twitter: @EDepressionPodInstagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast1 hr 26 min
- Chat With David Gregory: Director of "We Progress".
Content Warning: Swearing, Talk of Suicide and Mental Illness.
This week I have a very exciting episode for you; I am talking with my long time friend David Gregory. David has, along with his friend & colleague James and talented writer Craig, created an incredible short film: We Progress.
We Progress is "... a positive and empowering drama focusing on male mental health. We progress tells the story of Simon and Byron, two young men that are at different stages of their journey, battling, depression. Ultimately discovering that sometimes it's the simple things that can truly make a difference. A story of hope and recovery".
The film itself premieres on YouTube tonight (Friday 8th May 2020, 8pm GMT) and you definitely need to tune in not only for the film itself but live chat with the creators and others.
There isn't much else to share in regards to the film, you NEED to watch it! Everyone and everything is linked below; I'll be tuning in too.
We Progress YouTube (Premiering 8pm GMT 08/05/2020):
https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/weprogressshortfilm
Cineoteric Films Website: https://www.cineotericfilms.com/
The Creators:
David Gregory: http://www.instagram.com/david_gregory_film
James Morgan: http://www.instagram.com/jamesmdop
Craig Murphy: http://www.instagram.com/craigmurphy84
The Actors:
Reuben/Byron: http://www.instagram.com/rawrarcadia
Jack/Simon: http://www.instagram.com/that.jack.chap
Will/Jason: http://www.instagram.com/willparker1988
59 min - 31. Changes To My Training
Welcome back to Exercising Depression Podcast!
I thought it was high time I spoke a bit more exercise and training; I started my Podcast as a Mental Health & Fitness podcast and I intend to talk a little more about the fitness side of it. I have been a little overwhelmed as of late with the Mental Health side and things I have to deal with everyday, talking about my change in training is going to like a little mental health holiday!
This podcast is also a YouTube channel! If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression
Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/
Contact me!
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @EDepressionPod
Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast
24 min
About The Reluctant Parent
From the publisher's feed
After living with severe mental health problems most of my adult life, I find myself a Mother. Let's figure this all out together.
Here, I will talk about my experiences with various mental health disorders and illnesses, how I cope every day and how I've experienced depression etc. with mile stones and other people.
This includes therapy, medication, exercise, marriage, unhealthy relationships, and many more.
Welcome to Exercising Depression.