Ranked #1
Hope Virgo talks eating disorders and sexual abuse
Hope Virgo talks eating disorders and sexual abuse
This week, Gemma speaks to Hope Virgo. Hope has campaigned tirelessly for more support for those with eating disorders. ... Read more
21 Oct 2019
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37mins
Ranked #2
Inside the oldest mental health facility in the UK - and how its principles haven't changed for more than 200 years
Inside the oldest mental health facility in the UK - and how its principles haven't changed for more than 200 years
Following on from our popular 'outdoor episodes' in series 1, we’ve visited another place that shines a light on pioneer... Read more
29 Oct 2019
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46mins
Ranked #3
What it's really like working in a secure mental health hospital
What it's really like working in a secure mental health hospital
Welcome to this week's episode of No Really, I'm Fine. In this podcast I travelled to London to meet John Waldron, a men... Read more
10 Dec 2019
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35mins
Ranked #4
Dan was in such a dark place he tried to take his own life twice - but his story should give hope to those struggling with mental health dem
Dan was in such a dark place he tried to take his own life twice - but his story should give hope to those struggling with mental health dem
Dan Kay is better known as being one of the main hosts of Football podcast Blood Red but today he's taken a break to joi... Read more
19 Nov 2019
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1hr 4mins
Ranked #5
"Electric shock therapy and psychiatric meds fail my dad, so I decided to save him myself" - Matt Janes on Saving Dad
"Electric shock therapy and psychiatric meds fail my dad, so I decided to save him myself" - Matt Janes on Saving Dad
Author of Saving Dad, Matt Janes tells Gemma and Michael his life story about mental health, purpose, hope & redempt... Read more
17 Dec 2019
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56mins
Ranked #6
Menopause and Mental Health: Debunking myths and making sure you're not doing it alone
Menopause and Mental Health: Debunking myths and making sure you're not doing it alone
This week Michael Pearson is joined by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson talk about their brand new podcast Menopod.They talk... Read more
14 Jan 2020
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35mins
Ranked #7
Facing depression head-on at university and campaigning for disability support with Catherine Reader
Facing depression head-on at university and campaigning for disability support with Catherine Reader
On this episode of No Really, I’m Fine we speak to Catherine Reader. We'll be talking to Catherine at the heart of where... Read more
3 Dec 2019
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30mins
Ranked #8
Depression in a digital age: 'A honest reminder about how to control your online space'
Depression in a digital age: 'A honest reminder about how to control your online space'
This week Fiona Thomas opens up about her own mental health experiences and how her life has turned around since she qui... Read more
11 Jun 2019
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45mins
Ranked #9
Male suicide: Inside the support network creating a safe place for men battling mental health demons
Male suicide: Inside the support network creating a safe place for men battling mental health demons
Please note, this week's episode, at times, this can be an uncomfortable listen but it’s important that these brave mens... Read more
18 Jun 2019
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32mins
Ranked #10
What we're taking away with us on our mental health journey from this series
What we're taking away with us on our mental health journey from this series
You may or may not have noticed but series one has come to an end. We're obviously really sad and we just wanted to take... Read more
5 Aug 2019
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57mins
Ranked #11
Love Island and mental health: Reality star Gabby Allen opens up on body diversity, social media and Love Island aftercare debate
Love Island and mental health: Reality star Gabby Allen opens up on body diversity, social media and Love Island aftercare debate
On this week's episode we find out just how toxic reality television is and are shows like Love Island good for our ment... Read more
1 Jul 2019
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1hr
Ranked #12
How physical health can have a major impact on our mental wellbeing with James Conlon
How physical health can have a major impact on our mental wellbeing with James Conlon
In this week's episode we explore how physical health can have a major impact on our mental wellbeing. James Conlon chat... Read more
26 Nov 2019
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58mins
Ranked #13
Yvette Caster and Ellen Scott discuss what inspired them to start talking Mental Health out loud
Yvette Caster and Ellen Scott discuss what inspired them to start talking Mental Health out loud
This week we have our very first collaboration episode! We've teamed-up with Yvette Caster and Ellen Scott from the Ment... Read more
12 Nov 2019
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32mins
Ranked #14
Scarlett Curtis joins us on World Mental Health Day
Scarlett Curtis joins us on World Mental Health Day
We're back for series 2 on World Mental Health Day 2019 and we're very excited to be joined by activist, author and jour... Read more
10 Oct 2019
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49mins
Ranked #15
Ben West on mental health campaigning and dealing with the loss of his brother
Ben West on mental health campaigning and dealing with the loss of his brother
This week, Gemma is joined by guest Ben West, who at the age of just 17, lost his brother Sam. Sam tragically took his o... Read more
15 Oct 2019
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44mins
Ranked #16
How ‘miss curve’ beauty queen overcame an autism, OCD and depression diagnosis to smash body image stereotypes
How ‘miss curve’ beauty queen overcame an autism, OCD and depression diagnosis to smash body image stereotypes
In this episode Gemma chats with Sarah Gustafson, who has battled traumatic experiences to become Miss Liverpool Curve 2... Read more
25 Jun 2019
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48mins
Ranked #17
Chris Hunneysett on Mental Health in Hollywood Movies
Chris Hunneysett on Mental Health in Hollywood Movies
In This week's episode, Film Reviewer Chris Hunneysett talks to Producer Matt about how mental health is portrayed in Ho... Read more
5 Nov 2019
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44mins
Ranked #18
"I was homeless, depressed and broken. Now I'm turning my life around"
"I was homeless, depressed and broken. Now I'm turning my life around"
Jamie Yates has been through it all and in this episode he shares how he has turned his life around since his breakdown,... Read more
22 Jul 2019
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48mins
Ranked #19
New Year Special: What are you hoping for in 2020?
New Year Special: What are you hoping for in 2020?
In this episode we take a look at 2019 on mental health and people's views on in 2020. Answering three important questio... Read more
7 Jan 2020
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19mins
Ranked #20
Producer Matt talks about his mental health and taking medication
Producer Matt talks about his mental health and taking medication
In this episode, Gemma talks to one of our show's producers, Matt Aldus. They talk about mental health, medication and t... Read more
15 Jul 2019
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39mins