Tickety Boo - Exploring Mental Health with Care and Compassion

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we are sharing a story of overcoming trauma and life changing injuries.

In this episode we speak to Chris Auker-Howlett about his journey from veteran to civilian. After being medically discharged from the army Chris was about to begin the biggest battle of his life.

Most people think PTSD is something that only affects soldiers however, in this episode we discuss how PTSD affects everyday people including those impacted by the global pandemic.

In this episode we talk to Iona Russell about her childhood and the challenges she faced.

At the age of 5 when learning to read it was discovered Iona was partially deaf, and she had taught herself to talk by lip reading.

At the age of 8 the pivotal journey into lack of self-worth and people pleasing began.

As a teenager Iona rebelled in all the usual ways. An innocent comment from a peer about her weight lead to anorexia and ultimately bulimia. The spiral of unwanted feelings led to issues with alcohol, drugs and suicide.

Our expectations over our mental health can create significant stress when they don't match up to our reality.

Why is it some people are so reluctant to get therapy? What should we expect when we get to therapy. In this episode we cover mental health expectations, assumptions and the realities, we also speak to an NHS nurse about managing stress and overwhelm.

In these challenging times it's even more important that we look after a physical and mental health. In this episode we talk about increasing your mental resilience via the power of reframing

When looking back at your past should you conduct an archaeological excavation of your past before laying the foundations for your future?

And finally, Look! Feel! Be! Getting happy means getting specific.

How many of us will experience mental health issues in our lifetime? No need to consult Google, the answer's currently sitting on your mobile phone.

Scribble. Tear. Ding.

The three sounds Andy the therapist heard when he tried to describe emotional turmoil to his GP.

• Why anxious/depressed people need to open up and talk about their feelings…and why the rest of us - friends, family, employers - need to stop offering advice, pin our ears back and listen up.
• Plus… WARM CHAOS - what is it and could it save someone's life?

In this episode we discuss the use of Hypnosis to change unwanted feelings and behaviours. Listen in as Andy guides Dougie through his first Hypnosis session and we discuss how we can reprogramme our minds.

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The second episode of the two part special devoted to exercise, diet, mindset and routine. Personal responsibility is key for our mental health, at times we need some help and guidance but bottom line we have to do something.

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In this episode we talk about small changes you can make that will have a significant impact on your mental health.

Sit back tune in and enjoy.

Episode two of the Tickety Boo podcast talking all things mental health. In this episode Andy and Dougie start to talk about Anxiety and Andy opens up about some of his past issues.

In this first episode you get to meet the hosts of the show Dougie and Andy. Sit back and buckle up as we talk all things anxiety, trauma, life and so much more.