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Mentally Yours

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Metro.co.uk

A weekly mental health podcast from http://Metro.co.uk. Ellen Scott and Yvette Caster chat to people who have lived with mental illness, from shop workers to celebrities, to educate, empathise and challenge stigma. Ellen has OCD, depression and anxiety, Yvette has bipolar disorder and binge eating disorder. Both know what a lonely place mental illness can be. These podcasts offer hope and proof that things can improve. Published every Monday. Follow us on social media http://twitter.com/mentallyyrs or join the private Mentally Yours Facebook Group.

#330

Meatball Molly

In this special International Women’s Day mini-episode we chat to MMA star Molly McCann aka Meatball Molly about fighting, mental fitness and what to do if you’re struggling. Molly McCann was speaking on behalf of the world’s premier MMA organisation, the UFC. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the UFC has been a global pioneer in sport and entertainment with key innovation in women’s sport. To find out more, please visit, [https://www.ufc.com/30] (https://www.ufc.com/30) . ... Read more

08 Mar 2023

13 MINS

13:27

08 Mar 2023

#329

Ellen's Final Show

Don't worry, the podcast is carrying on... After more than 300 episodes, our good friend and colleague Ellen Scott is leaving Metro and putting down her Mentally Yours microphone. In this episode, Ellen and Yvette talk through some of their favourite episodes and remember the times they have had together hosting Mentally Yours. We're not going anywhere though! Yvette will continue to host the pod and the next episode of Mentally Yours will be coming soon. ... Read more

02 Jan 2023

36 MINS

36:11

02 Jan 2023

#328

Supporting Men Around You

Andy's Man Club is a a place for men to come together in a safe environment to talk about issues and problems they have faced or are currently facing. It was formed by Luke Ambler and his mother-in-law Elaine after his brother-in-law Andy, took his own life. Yvette chats to Sean Gill, Project Development Champion at Andy's Man Club, about the charity's work. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And find out more online too... [www.andysmanclub.co.uk] (http://www.andysmanclub.co.uk) ... Read more

26 Dec 2022

34 MINS

34:21

26 Dec 2022

#327

Three Dad's Walking For Their Daughters

Raising Suicide Awareness Across the Country One Step at a Time... Tim, Andy and Mike are three suicide-bereaved dads walking in memory of their daughters: Emily, Beth and Sophie. They chat to Yvette about their daughters, their bereavement and their charity work... and walks! This episode has references to suicide in it. And stay up to date with the Three Dads online... [www.3dadswalking.uk] (http://www.3dadswalking.uk) ... Read more

19 Dec 2022

32 MINS

32:45

19 Dec 2022

#326

Talks With Ash

Managing online communities... Yvette chats to Ashleigh Louise, Presenter, Social Commentator and Founder of Talks With Ash on Twitter Spaces. They chat about depression, online communities and the stresses of the online world. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check out Talks With Ash online... [www.talkswithash.co.uk] (http://www.talkswithash.co.uk) ... Read more

12 Dec 2022

23 MINS

23:57

12 Dec 2022

#325

How to Stay Safe Online

Seyi Akiwowo is boss of Glitch, a charity working towards ending online abuse, particularly against Black women and marginalised people. She is also the Author of the book, How to Stay Safe Online, a guide to spotting, responding to and proactively defending yourself from online abuse. She chats to Yvette about online abuse: the challenges, mental health impacts and support available. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check out Seyi online... [www.seyiakiwowo.com] (http://www.seyiakiwowo.com) ... Read more

05 Dec 2022

30 MINS

30:40

05 Dec 2022

#324

Child Abuse

Johnny Daukes is a Musician, Director and Author of the memoir Shadowman, Records of a Life Corrupted. He chats to Yvette about his childhood experiences. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check out Johnny online... [www.twitter.com/jdaukes] (http://www.twitter.com/jdaukes) ... Read more

28 Nov 2022

25 MINS

25:52

28 Nov 2022

#323

How Are You Out Of 10?

Gavin Thorpe is the Co-Founder of Talk Club, a charity which aims to support men to improve their "mental fitness". He chats to Yvette about men's mental health, peer support and the story of his charity. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check out Gavin's work online... [https://talkclub.org] (https://talkclub.org) ... Read more

21 Nov 2022

25 MINS

25:41

21 Nov 2022

#322

A Country With No Mental Illness

Samantha Fitzgibbons is Author of the book Happy State, a dystopian novel where the government seeks to eradicate mental illness in order to create a pure and perfect race. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about anxiety, anorexia and her new novel. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And find out about Happy State online... [www.happystatenovel.com] (http://www.happystatenovel.com) ... Read more

14 Nov 2022

18 MINS

18:23

14 Nov 2022

#321

Post Partum Psychosis

It's more than just the "baby blues". Yvette chats to Catherine Cho, Author of A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness, all about her experience of perinatal mental health issues which she had after giving birth to her first child. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check out Catherine's work online... [www.twitter.com/catkcho] (http://www.twitter.com/catkcho) ... Read more

07 Nov 2022

26 MINS

26:13

07 Nov 2022

#320

Portrayals Of Mental Health In Horror Films

Emma Flint is a Film and TV Journalist with Borderline Personality Disorder. Marking Halloween, Emma chats with Yvette about how mental health is depicted in horror films. Watch out for spoilers in this episode... Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check out Emma's work online... [www.twitter.com/flint_writes] (http://www.twitter.com/flint_writes) ... Read more

31 Oct 2022

31 MINS

31:09

31 Oct 2022

#319

Agoraphobia

What is it and how does it impact people? Halina Rifai is a Mental Health Advocate and the Host of A Sonic Hug Podcast, where she talks to different people who are experiencing mental health issues. She chats to Yvette about living with agoraphobia and how to speak with people about mental health issues. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And keep up with what Halina is doing online... [www.twitter.com/halinarifai] (http://www.twitter.com/halinarifai) ... Read more

24 Oct 2022

23 MINS

23:33

24 Oct 2022

#318

Using A Food Bank

The cost of living crisis in the UK is leading to more and more of us using food banks. For some people, the stress of not being able to afford food can cause mental health issues, and for others, mental health issues are the reason that they are using a food bank in the first place. Ellen and Yvette chat to Charlotte (who has needed to use a food bank in the past) and Grace Wyld, Senior Policy Adviser from the charity, the Trussell Trust, who provide practical support for people facing hardship through a network of more than 1,300 local food bank centres across the UK. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And find out more about the Trussell Trust online... [www.trusselltrust.org] (http://www.trusselltrust.org) ... Read more

17 Oct 2022

20 MINS

20:37

17 Oct 2022

#317

Children's Mental Health

How can we help young people? Claire Halsey is a Psychologist, and Implementation Consultant at Triple P, a charity which works to provide solutions for meaningful, measurable changes in family resilience and functioning. She chats with Yvette about parenting struggles and how to support children with their mental health. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check our Claire's work online... [www.triplep.net] (http://www.triplep.net) ... Read more

10 Oct 2022

27 MINS

27:34

10 Oct 2022

#316

Smoking And Mental Health

Marking the start of Stoptober, we chat to Mark Rowland, the Boss of the Mental Health Foundation and Co-Chair of the Mental Health and Smoking Partnership about the links between smoking and mental ill health. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And follow Mark's work online too... [www.twitter.com/markrowland77] (http://www.twitter.com/markrowland77) ... Read more

03 Oct 2022

33 MINS

33:04

03 Oct 2022

#315

Collective Grief And The Queen's Death

"What you are feeling one day can be different the next" Carole Henderson is a Grief Specialist, working to support people experiencing loss. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about the Queen's death. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And ind out about Carol's work online... [www.griefspecialists.org] (http://www.griefspecialists.org) ... Read more

19 Sep 2022

35 MINS

35:08

19 Sep 2022

#314

Extra episode: Talking To Children About Death And Bereavement

What to do and how to do it? Yvette chats with Julia Samuel MBE, Psychotherapist and Paediatric Counsellor, about dealing with death and bereavement. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) ... Read more

14 Sep 2022

22 MINS

22:40

14 Sep 2022

#313

Infertility

Living a life unexpected. Ellen and Yvette chat with Jody Day, Psychotherapist, Author of Living The Life Unexpected, and Founder of Gateway Women, a network for childless women. They talk about infertility, mental health issues, and World Childless Week, which aims to raise awareness of the childless not by choice community. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And find out about World Childless Week online... [www.worldchildlessweek.net] (http://www.worldchildlessweek.net) ... Read more

12 Sep 2022

28 MINS

28:26

12 Sep 2022

#312

World Suicide Prevention Day

Each year people all over the world mark World Suicide Prevention Day, raising awareness about suicide and its impact. Ellen and Yvette chat to Joe Bookbinder and Ben Phillips from Samaritans about suicidal thoughts, myths about suicide and how we can work together to prevent suicide. Check out details about Samaritans online... [www.samaritans.org] (http://www.samaritans.org) ... Read more

10 Sep 2022

20 MINS

20:50

10 Sep 2022

#311

Schizophrenia And Me

Graham Morgan is Author of the book, Start, which tells his personal story of managing his schizophrenia. He chats to Yvette about his detention under the Mental Health act and coping with the symptoms that he still struggles to accept are an illness. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check out Graham's latest work online... [https://www.fledglingpress.co.uk/product-page/start] (https://www.fledglingpress.co.uk/product-page/start) ... Read more

05 Sep 2022

30 MINS

30:15

05 Sep 2022

#310

Measuring Depression

Dr Emilia Molimpakis is a Neuroscientist with a rare specialism marrying linguistics and psychology. She has been studying how people monitor and measure depression and looking at the current depression questions for GPs. She chats to Yvette about her work and life. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) And join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) ... Read more

29 Aug 2022

31 MINS

31:44

29 Aug 2022

#309

Eating Disorders

How can we all see the beauty in others, and see the beauty in yourself? Yvette chats to Alex Light, Author of the book, You Are Not A Before Picture, about binge eating, body confidence and dieting. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And follow Alex's work online... [www.twitter.com/alexlight_ldn] (http://www.twitter.com/alexlight_ldn) ... Read more

22 Aug 2022

32 MINS

32:28

22 Aug 2022

#308

No Shame

Everybody suffers from shame, but how do we get over it? And, importantly, why is getting through our shame so important for our mental health survival? This week, Ellen and Yvette chat to Laura Belbin, Author of the book, No Shame, a book about why breaking through you boundaries is so important. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) And join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check out Laura's new book online... [www.penguin.co.uk/books/445976/no-shame-by-belbin-laura/9781529148411] (http://www.penguin.co.uk/books/445976/no-shame-by-belbin-laura/9781529148411) ... Read more

15 Aug 2022

50 MINS

50:42

15 Aug 2022

#307

Why Do We Want What We Want?

And is it making us happy? Charlotte Fox Weber is a Psychotherapist, Founder of The School of Life Psychotherapy and author of What We Want, a new book looking into twelve universal wants and desires. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about her book, her work and her story. And check out Charlotte's work online too [www.charlottefoxweber.com] (http://www.charlottefoxweber.com) ... Read more

08 Aug 2022

27 MINS

27:30

08 Aug 2022

#306

Andrea McLean On Burnout, Breakdown, And Quitting Loose Women

In conversation with Andrea McLean. What is it that makes you happy? What should you do if you feel exhausted every day? How do you know when you need to change the direction of your life? Ellen chat with TV Presenter, Writer and Co-Founder of Mindset App @officialthisgirlisonfire, Andrea McLean, about her mental health journey and new book, called: You Just Need to Believe It: 10 Ways in 10 Days to Unlock Your Courage and Reclaim Your Power. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) And join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And keep up to date with Andrea online too... [www.instagram.com/andreamclean1] (http://www.instagram.com/andreamclean1) ... Read more

25 Jul 2022

43 MINS

43:32

25 Jul 2022

#305

Climate Change Anxiety

What can we do to help ourselves and help the planet? Yvette chats with Dr Emma Lawrence, the Mental Health Innovations Fellow at the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London. They chat about heat waves, climate change and their impact on our mental health. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) And join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) ... Read more

18 Jul 2022

27 MINS

27:40

18 Jul 2022

#304

Non-Organic Psychosis

Hazel's story... After a long mental health journey, Hazel's was finally diagnosed with non-organic psychosis, which, as she says "has no cause". Now, she's a Mental Health Campaigner, Writer and Podcaster. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about her story... Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check out Hazel's podcast, The Reality Tourist Podcast, online... [www.twitter.com/RealityTourists] (http://www.twitter.com/RealityTourists) ... Read more

11 Jul 2022

22 MINS

22:03

11 Jul 2022

#303

Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis And Anxiety

What does it mean to be a "Wellness Warrior"? Yvette chats to Victoria Maxwell, a Writer from Canada, who uses her love of the theatre to both entertain and educate her audiences about mental illness. They chat about spirituality, bipolar disorder and how to tell a good story. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check out Victoria online... [www.victoriamaxwell.com] (http://www.victoriamaxwell.com) ... Read more

04 Jul 2022

32 MINS

32:08

04 Jul 2022

#302

Living With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Ellen and Yvette chat with Author and Mental Health Campaigner, Lily Bailey. They chat about what it is like living with clinical obsessive compulsive disorder, which she has written about in her new book, When I see Blue. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check out Lily online... [www.twitter.com/lilybaileyuk] (http://www.twitter.com/lilybaileyuk) ... Read more

27 Jun 2022

26 MINS

26:47

27 Jun 2022

#301

A Brighter Day

This is a powerful episode... Ellen and Yvette chat to Elliot Kallen about suicide, overcoming trauma and the comparisons between mental health support in the US and the UK. Elliot's son, Jake, took his own life aged 19. Now he runs A Brighter Day, a non profit organisation which aims to stop teen suicide by educating teens and their parents about mental disorders, and providing resources they can use to reach out and communicate when depression and stress are affecting either their own or the lives of those around them. Follow Mentally Yours on social media... [www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs] (http://www.twitter.com/mentallyyrs) Join our private Facebook group... [www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742] (http://www.facebook.com/groups/135088803805742) And check out Elliott's work online too... [www.abrighterday.info] (http://www.abrighterday.info) ... Read more

20 Jun 2022

31 MINS

31:07

20 Jun 2022

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#330

Meatball Molly

#329

Ellen's Final Show

#328

Supporting Men Around You

#327

Three Dad's Walking For Their Daughters

#326

Talks With Ash

#325

How to Stay Safe Online

#324

Child Abuse

#323

How Are You Out Of 10?

#322

A Country With No Mental Illness

#321

Post Partum Psychosis

#320

Portrayals Of Mental Health In Horror Films

#319

Agoraphobia

#318

Using A Food Bank

#317

Children's Mental Health

#316

Smoking And Mental Health

#315

Collective Grief And The Queen's Death

#314

Extra episode: Talking To Children About Death And Bereavement

#313

Infertility

#312

World Suicide Prevention Day

#311

Schizophrenia And Me

#310

Measuring Depression

#309

Eating Disorders

#308

No Shame

#307

Why Do We Want What We Want?

#306

Andrea McLean On Burnout, Breakdown, And Quitting Loose Women

#305

Climate Change Anxiety

#304

Non-Organic Psychosis

#303

Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis And Anxiety

#302

Living With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

#301

A Brighter Day