Thanks for checking out the trailer for our new show 'Mind Over Money! We teamed up with NatWest to bring you a podcast that aims to tackle the issue of Financial Wellbeing. Brought to you by the creators of 'No Really, I'm Fine' and hosted by Gemma Sherlock! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for checking out the trailer for our new show 'Mind Over Money! We teamed up with NatWest to bring you a podcast that aims to tackle the issue of Financial Wellbeing. Brought to you by the creators of 'No Really, I'm Fine' and hosted by Gemma Sherlock! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

'Mind Over Money', a Brand New Podcast from NRIF!

Denise Welch

This week, Gemma talks to Denise Welch about Mental health, postnatal depression, alcoholism and her new book 'The unwelcome visitor'. Denise opens up about her life, spending 20 years struggling to get a diagnoses, life with a family in the entertainment industry, and of course life in lockdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gemma talks to Denise Welch about Mental health, postnatal depression, alcoholism and her new book 'The unwelcome visitor'. Denise opens up about her life, spending 20 years struggling to get a diagnoses, life with a family in the entertainment industry, and of course life in lockdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Denise Welch talks about life with her 'unwelcome visitor'

Bessie Turner

This week Matt (Producer) stands in and talks to Bessie Turner. Bessie is a musician and has been incredibly open about her mental health. They talk about music, growing up, loss, and medication, and how they are all linked together in some way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Matt (Producer) stands in and talks to Bessie Turner. Bessie is a musician and has been incredibly open about her mental health. They talk about music, growing up, loss, and medication, and how they are all linked together in some way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Bessie Turner on Mental Health and being a Musician

Kate Lynch

Kate Lynch, a former host of the No Really, I’m Fine podcast catches up with Gemma on what she’s been up to since she took a break from the show. The new mum explains to us how she felt during pregnancy, the impact it had on her mental health and how she is coping now with her newborn son Billy as they adjust to lockdown life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Lynch, a former host of the No Really, I’m Fine podcast catches up with Gemma on what she’s been up to since she took a break from the show. The new mum explains to us how she felt during pregnancy, the impact it had on her mental health and how she is coping now with her newborn son Billy as they adjust to lockdown life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Pregnancy and me (Kate Lynch)

Rachel Pearson

In today's episode, Gemma talks to Rachel Pearson about Emetophobia, the fear of vomiting. Rachel tells us about how extreme this illness from childhood trauma, not being able to sleeping in her own bed to her ongoing journey through treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Gemma talks to Rachel Pearson about Emetophobia, the fear of vomiting. Rachel tells us about how extreme this illness from childhood trauma, not being able to sleeping in her own bed to her ongoing journey through treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Rachel Pearson talks about Life with Emetophobia

Lindzi Germain

If you live anywhere near Merseyside you'll know the name Lindzi Germain, the hilarious actress and comedian has been entertaining crowds across the country for decades and is a Mersey Icon.During lockdown, she's been entertaining hundreds of thousands of people on social media with her online lockdown series across various groups on Facebook.She tells us how laughing has been key to staying positive during the lockdown and also talks about how she's been staying body positive during this unique time.Note - Michael and Lindzi are friends and some of the topics discussed include Lindzi using her body image for her comedy in a positive way. We realise that some of our audience may be at different stages of their journey when it comes to body positivity so if you are struggling with some of the themes discussed, there is help out there.We’ve teamed up with Beat the UK’s eating disorder charity which has an online support group called The Sanctuary, which is open every day and is a safe space to share concerns or struggles relating to lockdown and the pandemic. For support, you’re best to head to their website where they’ve set up a dedicated coronavirus help page. You can find out more at  https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/coronavirus Remember you can contact us on podcasts@reachplc.com for your feedback and queries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you live anywhere near Merseyside you'll know the name Lindzi Germain, the hilarious actress and comedian has been entertaining crowds across the country for decades and is a Mersey Icon. During lockdown, she's been entertaining hundreds of thousands of people on social media with her online lockdown series across various groups on Facebook. She tells us how laughing has been key to staying positive during the lockdown and also talks about how she's been staying body positive during this unique time. Note - Michael and Lindzi are friends and some of the topics discussed include Lindzi using her body image for her comedy in a positive way. We realise that some of our audience may be at different stages of their journey when it comes to body positivity so if you are struggling with some of the themes discussed, there is help out there. We’ve teamed up with Beat the UK’s eating disorder charity which has an online support group called The Sanctuary, which is open every day and is a safe space to share concerns or struggles relating to lockdown and the pandemic. For support, you’re best to head to their website where they’ve set up a dedicated coronavirus help page. You can find out more at  <a href="https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk</a>/coronavirus  Remember you can contact us on <a href="mailto:podcasts@reachplc.com">podcasts@reachplc.com</a> for your feedback and queries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Comedian and actress Lindzi Germain on how she's laughed her way through the lockdown

Front

This special episode entitled ‘Hope from the Frontline’ which features clips from seven keyworkers coving A&amp;E, Home Care, Criminal Justice, Charity &amp; Supermarket settings. For the second time we are teaming up with the guys over at Mental Podcast so thank you once again for this.The guests share how their world has changed during the pandemic, mental health impacts and how they are finding hope to keep going. It’s set to be an incredibly impactful and uplifting episode that I’m confident our shared listeners would benefit from. Join 195,000 others in our petition for Mental Health Education: bit.ly/MentalPetition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This special episode entitled ‘Hope from the Frontline’ which features clips from seven keyworkers coving A&amp;E, Home Care, Criminal Justice, Charity &amp; Supermarket settings. For the second time we are teaming up with the guys over at Mental Podcast so thank you once again for this. The guests share how their world has changed during the pandemic, mental health impacts and how they are finding hope to keep going. It’s set to be an incredibly impactful and uplifting episode that I’m confident our shared listeners would benefit from. Join 195,000 others in our petition for Mental Health Education: <a href="http://bit.ly/MentalPetition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/MentalPetition</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Hope from the Front Line: Key workers share their thoughts on their time during lockdown

This week we're joined by Bobby Bobby Temps host of the award-winning podcast Mental.We come together to discuss mental health podcasting, his dealings with anorexia and eating disorders, and Mental Health Awareness Week's Kindness theme. Join 195,000 others in Bobby's  petition for Mental Health Education: bit.ly/MentalPetitionYou can also contact us on podcasts@reachplc.com to chat to us about podcasting in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're joined by Bobby Bobby Temps host of the award-winning podcast Mental. We come together to discuss mental health podcasting, his dealings with anorexia and eating disorders, and Mental Health Awareness Week's Kindness theme. Join 195,000 others in Bobby's petition for Mental Health Education: <a href="http://bit.ly/MentalPetition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/MentalPetition</a> You can also contact us on <a href="mailto:podcasts@reachplc.com">podcasts@reachplc.com</a> to chat to us about podcasting in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

No Really I'm Fine and Mental Podcast for Mental Health Awareness Week

In this special Mental health awareness week episode, we've compiled a montage of our past guests to explain what kindness means to them and what messages of hope they would want to give to others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Mental health awareness week episode, we've compiled a montage of our past guests to explain what kindness means to them and what messages of hope they would want to give to others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What does kindness mean to you?

This is the first in our series of special episodes this week to mark mental health awareness week. Host Gemma chats with Alica Ewington from the mental health charity, PAPYRUS. Find out about their #keeptheconversationrolling campaign and the brilliant work they do to help the prevention of suicide among young people. Kindness and hope are feelings that should be felt, we hope you can take away these emotions from our series of episodes this week. Be kind to yourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the first in our series of special episodes this week to mark mental health awareness week. Host Gemma chats with Alica Ewington from the mental health charity, PAPYRUS. Find out about their #keeptheconversationrolling campaign and the brilliant work they do to help the prevention of suicide among young people. Kindness and hope are feelings that should be felt, we hope you can take away these emotions from our series of episodes this week. Be kind to yourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Be kind and #keepthecoversationrolling with PAPYRUS

Welcome to No Really, I'm Fine. A mental health podcast which sheds a light on peoples' daily struggle with mental health and telling the world you're not alone.We're returning for a limited series during the Coronavirus pandemic to provide you help and support during the crisis.We be make mental health the conversation. We want to hear about you, break the stigma, we want to share and listen.Journalists Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally and Michael Pearson host the podcast and they'll guide you through a variety of topics on mental health and wellbeing.Make sure you follow us on Twitter at @ImFinePodcast_ and if you want to share your story email podcasts@reachplc.com

No Really, I’m Fine

This week, Gemma speaks to Hope Virgo. Hope has campaigned tirelessly for more support for those with eating disorders. Her 'dumpthescales' petition has more than 90,000 signatures- calling on the government to review the eating disorder guidance delivered by clinicians. Hope talks about this but also shares her journey with anorexia and being a victim of sexual abuse and how her recovery is helping so many as well as her self  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gemma speaks to Hope Virgo. Hope has campaigned tirelessly for more support for those with eating disorders. Her 'dumpthescales' petition has more than 90,000 signatures- calling on the government to review the eating disorder guidance delivered by clinicians. Hope talks about this but also shares her journey with anorexia and being a victim of sexual abuse and how her recovery is helping so many as well as her self For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Hope Virgo talks eating disorders and sexual abuse

Following on from our popular 'outdoor episodes' in series 1, we’ve visited another place that shines a light on pioneering work to innovate mental health action across the UK.For this episode, we’ve essentially come back to the beginning. We’ve come to not only the oldest Mental Healthcare institute in the UK but a place that is known across the world for something more groundbreaking.The Retreat in Yorkshire has been helping people with a variety of mental health conditions for more than 225 years. It pioneered the early workings of moral treatment of its patients in a time when mental health sufferers were branded as lunatics or insane.We’ll be meeting those who work at the centre now, and people have benefited directly from the services at the centre. We’ll also be getting more of an understanding about the history of the building and the Tuke Family which founded The Retreat in 1796 and how it has retained the essence of the original principals of moral treatment for more than 200 years.If you'd like to find out more about the Retreat in York, you can visit  https://www.theretreatyork.org.uk  or call 01904 412551This episode is presented and edited by Michael PearsonFollow us on Twitter @ImFinePodcast or email us your thoughts at podcasts@reachplc.com  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following on from our popular 'outdoor episodes' in series 1, we’ve visited another place that shines a light on pioneering work to innovate mental health action across the UK. For this episode, we’ve essentially come back to the beginning. We’ve come to not only the oldest Mental Healthcare institute in the UK but a place that is known across the world for something more groundbreaking. The Retreat in Yorkshire has been helping people with a variety of mental health conditions for more than 225 years. It pioneered the early workings of moral treatment of its patients in a time when mental health sufferers were branded as lunatics or insane. We’ll be meeting those who work at the centre now, and people have benefited directly from the services at the centre. We’ll also be getting more of an understanding about the history of the building and the Tuke Family which founded The Retreat in 1796 and how it has retained the essence of the original principals of moral treatment for more than 200 years. If you'd like to find out more about the Retreat in York, you can visit <a href="https://www.theretreatyork.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theretreatyork.org</a>.uk  or call 01904 412551 This episode is presented and edited by Michael Pearson Follow us on Twitter @ImFinePodcast or email us your thoughts at <a href="mailto:podcasts@reachplc.com">podcasts@reachplc.com</a> For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Inside the oldest mental health facility in the UK - and how its principles haven't changed for more than 200 years

Welcome to this week's episode of No Really, I'm Fine. In this podcast I travelled to London to meet John Waldron, a mental health nurse who works at St Andrew's Care. St Andrew's Care is a mental health charity, who provide specialist care for those who have severe mental illnesses.I spoke to John, who has worked at St Andrews for many years, about his new podcast On the Ward - which goes behind the scenes at St Andrew's. We also chatted about John's job and what it's like to work at a mental health hospital, in the hope of breaking down that stigma which unfortunately still surrounds mental health institutions today.This episode may be a trigger for those who have suicidal thoughts or for those who have been detained under the mental health act - however it also may help. Remember help is out there if you need to talk. You can call Samaritans for free at any time on 116 123.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this week's episode of No Really, I'm Fine. In this podcast I travelled to London to meet John Waldron, a mental health nurse who works at St Andrew's Care. St Andrew's Care is a mental health charity, who provide specialist care for those who have severe mental illnesses. I spoke to John, who has worked at St Andrews for many years, about his new podcast On the Ward - which goes behind the scenes at St Andrew's. We also chatted about John's job and what it's like to work at a mental health hospital, in the hope of breaking down that stigma which unfortunately still surrounds mental health institutions today. This episode may be a trigger for those who have suicidal thoughts or for those who have been detained under the mental health act - however it also may help. Remember help is out there if you need to talk. You can call Samaritans for free at any time on 116 123. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What it's really like working in a secure mental health hospital

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 join us to share his mental health battle off the pitch.His unconventional childhood and adolescence took him to some dark places in his life. He made two attempts on his own life, was briefly admitted to hospital and struggled to cope with his mental health demons.This deeply compelling story is being shared in the hope that it might inspire others going through the same issues.We're not experts and if you're struggling help and support is out there. Text SHOUT to 85258 for a free 24/7 crisis support service.Hosted and Produced by Michael Pearson  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 join us to share his mental health battle off the pitch. His unconventional childhood and adolescence took him to some dark places in his life. He made two attempts on his own life, was briefly admitted to hospital and struggled to cope with his mental health demons. This deeply compelling story is being shared in the hope that it might inspire others going through the same issues. We're not experts and if you're struggling help and support is out there. Text SHOUT to 85258 for a free 24/7 crisis support service. Hosted and Produced by Michael Pearson For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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

Matt Janes

Author of Saving Dad, Matt Janes tells Gemma and Michael his life story about mental health, purpose, hope &amp; redemption.He was 3 years old when he first witnessed the devastating effects of dad's depression. 43 years later, after electric shock therapy and psychiatric meds continued to fail him, Matt pursued alternative answers to help save his dad.You can find more information about all the things discussed in the podcast at savingdad.co.uk  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author of Saving Dad, Matt Janes tells Gemma and Michael his life story about mental health, purpose, hope &amp; redemption. He was 3 years old when he first witnessed the devastating effects of dad's depression. 43 years later, after electric shock therapy and psychiatric meds continued to fail him, Matt pursued alternative answers to help save his dad. You can find more information about all the things discussed in the podcast at <a href="http://savingdad.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">savingdad.co.uk</a> For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

"Electric shock therapy and psychiatric meds fail my dad, so I decided to save him myself" - Matt Janes on Saving Dad

This week Michael Pearson is joined by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson talk about their brand new podcast Menopod.They talk everything from handling hot flushes to dealing with physical with your body and what that means for your mental health, one large gin at a time!you can listen to Menopod on all podcasting apps including Entale, a new immersive podcasting app.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Michael Pearson is joined by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson talk about their brand new podcast Menopod. They talk everything from handling hot flushes to dealing with physical with your body and what that means for your mental health, one large gin at a time! you can listen to Menopod on all podcasting apps including Entale, a new immersive podcasting app. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Menopause and Mental Health: Debunking myths and making sure you're not doing it alone

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 she has been struggling with depression for the last few years at her university in Leeds.According to the World Health Organisation, More than 300 million people globally are now living with depression. Catherine’s has been campaigning for better support for people with mental health conditions as a disability as she feels there isn’t enough guidance for people with long-term mental health conditions. What you’re about to hear is just Catherine’s own experiences. If you’re struggling with your own mental health conditions or in crisis we’ll be signposting to a variety of sources to help.You can also find out more about Catherine’s journey at www.disabilitydepression.co.uk/, Presented and produced by Michael Pearson  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 she has been struggling with depression for the last few years at her university in Leeds. According to the World Health Organisation, More than 300 million people globally are now living with depression. Catherine’s has been campaigning for better support for people with mental health conditions as a disability as she feels there isn’t enough guidance for people with long-term mental health conditions.  What you’re about to hear is just Catherine’s own experiences. If you’re struggling with your own mental health conditions or in crisis we’ll be signposting to a variety of sources to help. You can also find out more about Catherine’s journey at <a href="http://www.disabilitydepression.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.disabilitydepression.co.uk/</a>,  Presented and produced by Michael Pearson For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Facing depression head-on at university and campaigning for disability support with Catherine Reader

This week Fiona Thomas opens up about her own mental health experiences and how her life has turned around since she quit her job.Author of Depression in a Digital Age, her book has been described as a honest reminder about how to control your online space and not let it control you.As ever, follow us on Twitter at @ImFinePodcast_Hosts: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally and Michael Pearson.Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Fiona Thomas opens up about her own mental health experiences and how her life has turned around since she quit her job. Author of Depression in a Digital Age, her book has been described as a honest reminder about how to control your online space and not let it control you. As ever, follow us on Twitter at @ImFinePodcast_ Hosts: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally and Michael Pearson. Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Depression in a digital age: 'A honest reminder about how to control your online space'

Please note, this week's episode, at times, this can be an uncomfortable listen but it’s important that these brave mens’ stories are heard.It’s a souring fact that now suicide is the most common cause of death for men aged 20-49 in England and Wales. The office for National Statistics report that in 2017, 5,821 suicides were recorded in Great Britain. Of these, 75% were male and 25% were female.This week, Michael Pearson heads inside the weekly discussion group that's getting men to talk about their mental health.To find out more about the sessions, head to www.andysmanclub.co.uk. and whatever you're going through, call the samaritans for free, any time, from any phone, on 116 123Additional thanks to Kristian Johnson of LeedsLive for highlighting the work of Andy’s Man Club to us and providing additional interviews for the episode.As ever, you can continue the conversation on our Twitter which is @I’mFinePodcast_ or email podcasts@reachplc.comPresented and produced by Michael Pearson.Additional information and interviews by Kristian Johnson  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please note, this week's episode, at times, this can be an uncomfortable listen but it’s important that these brave mens’ stories are heard. It’s a souring fact that now suicide is the most common cause of death for men aged 20-49 in England and Wales.  The office for National Statistics report that in 2017, 5,821 suicides were recorded in Great Britain. Of these, 75% were male and 25% were female. This week, Michael Pearson heads inside the weekly discussion group that's getting men to talk about their mental health. To find out more about the sessions, head to <a href="http://www.andysmanclub.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.andysmanclub.co.uk</a>. and whatever you're going through, call the samaritans for free, any time, from any phone, on 116 123 Additional thanks to Kristian Johnson of LeedsLive for highlighting the work of Andy’s Man Club to us and providing additional interviews for the episode. As ever, you can continue the conversation on our Twitter which is @I’mFinePodcast_ or email <a href="mailto:podcasts@reachplc.com">podcasts@reachplc.com</a> Presented and produced by Michael Pearson. Additional information and interviews by Kristian Johnson For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Male suicide: Inside the support network creating a safe place for men battling mental health demons

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 some time to chat through what we've learned from doing this podcast series.Hosts Gemma Sherlock and Michael Pearson chat through what they enjoyed most about the series and touching on what those stories meant for their mental health journeys.Don't worry, we'll be back at the beginning of October and as mentioned in the podcast, you can contact Michael and Gemma on Twitter at ImFinePodcast_ @GemmaSherlock2 or @MPJourno. Alternatively you can email podcasts@reachplc.com for your feedback and stories ideas for series 2.SEE YOU SOON!  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 some time to chat through what we've learned from doing this podcast series. Hosts Gemma Sherlock and Michael Pearson chat through what they enjoyed most about the series and touching on what those stories meant for their mental health journeys. Don't worry, we'll be back at the beginning of October and as mentioned in the podcast, you can contact Michael and Gemma on Twitter at ImFinePodcast_ @GemmaSherlock2 or @MPJourno. Alternatively you can email <a href="mailto:podcasts@reachplc.com">podcasts@reachplc.com</a> for your feedback and stories ideas for series 2. SEE YOU SOON! For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

What we're taking away with us on our mental health journey from this series

Gabby Allen

On this week's episode we find out just how toxic reality television is and are shows like Love Island good for our mental wellbeing?Gabby Allen, a finalist on the ITV flagship show Love Island, talks about how she wishes she had the support following her departure from the villa.She also talks body image on the show and her personal relationship with fitness, food and social media as well as talking about her new cookery and fitness book, available now on Amazon.Note this week's episode contains strong language.Presenters: Michael Pearson, Gemma Sherlock, Kate LallyProducers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode we find out just how toxic reality television is and are shows like Love Island good for our mental wellbeing? Gabby Allen, a finalist on the ITV flagship show Love Island, talks about how she wishes she had the support following her departure from the villa. She also talks body image on the show and her personal relationship with fitness, food and social media as well as talking about her new cookery and fitness book, available now on Amazon. Note this week's episode contains strong language. Presenters: Michael Pearson, Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Love Island and mental health: Reality star Gabby Allen opens up on body diversity, social media and Love Island aftercare debate

James Conlon

In this week's episode we explore how physical health can have a major impact on our mental wellbeing. James Conlon chats to host Gemma Sherlock about his chronic illness battle and how his mental health has been affected. Representatives from Crohns and Colitis UK charity also appear, offering an insight into their support services.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode we explore how physical health can have a major impact on our mental wellbeing. James Conlon chats to host Gemma Sherlock about his chronic illness battle and how his mental health has been affected. Representatives from Crohns and Colitis UK charity also appear, offering an insight into their support services. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How physical health can have a major impact on our mental wellbeing with James Conlon

Ellen Scott

Yvette Caster

This week we have our very first collaboration episode! We've teamed-up with Yvette Caster and Ellen Scott from the Mentally Yours podcast and there's good reason!We're both nominated for a Mind Media Award 2019 for Podcast of the Year!We're all very excited for the recognition so Gemma spoke with Yvette and Ellen down the line to London about what inspired them to talk more openly about not only their mental health struggles but what got them starting their own mental health podcast too.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have our very first collaboration episode! We've teamed-up with Yvette Caster and Ellen Scott from the Mentally Yours podcast and there's good reason! We're both nominated for a Mind Media Award 2019 for Podcast of the Year! We're all very excited for the recognition so Gemma spoke with Yvette and Ellen down the line to London about what inspired them to talk more openly about not only their mental health struggles but what got them starting their own mental health podcast too. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Yvette Caster and Ellen Scott discuss what inspired them to start talking Mental Health out loud

Scarlett Curtis

We're back for series 2 on World Mental Health Day 2019 and we're very excited to be joined by activist, author and journalist Scarlett Curtis.Scarlett talks about how she struggled to fight her physical and mental health problems as a teenager after an operation on her back left her in chronic pain.She also tells us all about her new book It's Not Ok to Feel Blue, and Other Lies which is a collection of over 70 essays, poems and inspirational mental health stories.You can get ahold of Scarlett's book by clicking here.As ever, follow us on Twitter by following us on @ImFinePodcast_ or email us at podcasts@reachplc.comHosts: Gemma Sherlock and Michael PearsonProducers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for series 2 on World Mental Health Day 2019 and we're very excited to be joined by activist, author and journalist Scarlett Curtis. Scarlett talks about how she struggled to fight her physical and mental health problems as a teenager after an operation on her back left her in chronic pain. She also tells us all about her new book It's Not Ok to Feel Blue, and Other Lies which is a collection of over 70 essays, poems and inspirational mental health stories. You can get ahold of Scarlett's book by clicking here. As ever, follow us on Twitter by following us on @ImFinePodcast_ or email us at <a href="mailto:podcasts@reachplc.com">podcasts@reachplc.com</a> Hosts: Gemma Sherlock and Michael Pearson Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Scarlett Curtis joins us on World Mental Health Day

Ben West

This week, Gemma is joined by guest Ben West, who at the age of just 17, lost his brother Sam. Sam tragically took his own life and Ben has joined us to talk about that experience and what he has gone on to do in the world of Mental Health campaigning. Ben is an inspiration in how he has decided to take action after experiencing something so tragic.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Gemma is joined by guest Ben West, who at the age of just 17, lost his brother Sam. Sam tragically took his own life and Ben has joined us to talk about that experience and what he has gone on to do in the world of Mental Health campaigning. Ben is an inspiration in how he has decided to take action after experiencing something so tragic. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Ben West on mental health campaigning and dealing with the loss of his brother

In this episode Gemma chats with Sarah Gustafson, who has battled traumatic experiences to become Miss Liverpool Curve 2019.The emotional episode focuses on Sarah's experiences with OCD, depression, anxiety and her autism diagnosis.Sarah's genuine motivation to help others is inspirational, helpful and may just save a life.Read more a bout Sarah's story here.Presenters: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally, Michael PearsonProducers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Gemma chats with Sarah Gustafson, who has battled traumatic experiences to become Miss Liverpool Curve 2019. The emotional episode focuses on Sarah's experiences with OCD, depression, anxiety and her autism diagnosis. Sarah's genuine motivation to help others is inspirational, helpful and may just save a life. Read more a bout Sarah's story here. Presenters: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally, Michael Pearson Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

How ‘miss curve’ beauty queen overcame an autism, OCD and depression diagnosis to smash body image stereotypes

Chris Hunneysett

In This week's episode, Film Reviewer Chris Hunneysett talks to Producer Matt about how mental health is portrayed in Hollywood, Discussing the difference between how men and women are depicted in the movies as well as talking about new films like Joker, and Judy, Matt and Chris explore classics like, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In This week's episode, Film Reviewer Chris Hunneysett talks to Producer Matt about how mental health is portrayed in Hollywood, Discussing the difference between how men and women are depicted in the movies as well as talking about new films like Joker, and Judy, Matt and Chris explore classics like, 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Chris Hunneysett on Mental Health in Hollywood Movies

Jamie Yates has been through it all and in this episode he shares how he has turned his life around since his breakdown, gone back to his roots and will do just about anything for his little girl.12 months ago he was homeless, his marriage had broken down and was in a mental health hospital in Scotland. He now has got himself his own home in a place he loves and is now rebuilding his life.He speaks to Gemma Sherlock and Michael Pearson about his inspiring story.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie Yates has been through it all and in this episode he shares how he has turned his life around since his breakdown, gone back to his roots and will do just about anything for his little girl. 12 months ago he was homeless, his marriage had broken down and was in a mental health hospital in Scotland. He now has got himself his own home in a place he loves and is now rebuilding his life. He speaks to Gemma Sherlock and Michael Pearson about his inspiring story. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

"I was homeless, depressed and broken. Now I'm turning my life around"

In this episode we take a look at 2019 on mental health and people's views on in 2020. Answering three important questions going in to the new year:- What are you hoping for in 2020?  - What can you do for your mental health in 2020?  - What are your thoughts on the statement of ‘new year, new you’, heading into 2020?Happy new year to you all!  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we take a look at 2019 on mental health and people's views on in 2020. Answering three important questions going in to the new year: - What are you hoping for in 2020?  - What can you do for your mental health in 2020?  - What are your thoughts on the statement of ‘new year, new you’, heading into 2020? Happy new year to you all! For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

New Year Special: What are you hoping for in 2020?

In this episode, Gemma talks to one of our show's producers, Matt Aldus. They talk about mental health, medication and the taboo that comes with it, along with identity, and the anger, frustration, and shame he feels from being in a dark place.As ever, follow us on Twitter at @ImFinePodcast_Hosts: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally and Michael Pearson.Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Gemma talks to one of our show's producers, Matt Aldus. They talk about mental health, medication and the taboo that comes with it, along with identity, and the anger, frustration, and shame he feels from being in a dark place. As ever, follow us on Twitter at @ImFinePodcast_ Hosts: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally and Michael Pearson. Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Producer Matt talks about his mental health and taking medication

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