Keep Real: Mental Health Stories

Keep Real: Mental Health Stories

Keep Real is a social enterprise supporting better mental health in the community. We're making mental health intervention and support more accessible across the UK. From live music events breaking down stigma with musicians and artists, to delivering stress management workshops with students and raising awareness through our store - we're providing safe and creative spaces to encourage conversations and seek support. Listen to our podcast... And join our movement! Let's keep it real for mental health. The Keep Real Podcast is produced by Sound Rebel. To discover more of our shows, visit www.soundrebel.co.uk.

Episodes

July 29, 2020 32 mins
In the last episode of the series, Kim chats to psychotherapist Erene Hadjiioannou about her experiences as an integrative therapist and how mental health support is changing through the pandemic and into a new inclusive world.
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In this episode Kim is joined by the co-founder of NRTH LASS, Jenna Campbell. Both passionate creatives in the North, Kim and Jenna discuss how and why NRTH LASS was set up, what ’success’ looks like, and why the workplace is forever evolving.
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June 11, 2020 35 mins
Kim chats to author, writer and blogger Fiona Thomas. From exploring her experiences writing her first book ‘Depression in a Digital Age’ to navigating the self employed world for better mental health, this episode also provides expert tips from Fiona’s upcoming second book ‘Out of Office'.
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In our seventh episode on Mental Health Awareness Week, Kim chats to content creator and creative Sophie Eggleton. From sharing music interview stories to self worth and navigating comments online. 
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In our sixth episode, Kim is joined by radio presenter and footballer Sanchez Payne. Kim chats to Sanchez about his experiences of chasing his dreams and literally keeping it real in the process.
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In our fifth episode, Kim is joined by Dr Ed Lynch, who is currently working on the frontline during the coronavirus epidemic. Ed chats to Kim about his experiences, his health and wellbeing business The LYFE Club and how the epidemic is bringing communities together.
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In our fourth episode, Kim is joined by personal trainer and life coach Richie Swan from the health & fitness podcast A Girl and a Gay in the Gym. Kim chats to Richie about his journey of resilience, from Butler in the Buff to spin class extraordinaire and why physical and mental fitness matters.
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April 3, 2020 32 mins
In our third episode, Kim is joined by actor and podcast host Jess Ellis, who is best known for her role in Hollyoaks. Jess chats to Kim about her experiences in the acting industry, the role mental health plays in the media and what life is like beyond the set.
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In our second episode, Kim is joined by Guinness World Record holder Freddie Bennett. Kim chats to Freddie about his experiences leading up to being alcohol-free for over a year, from navigating a toxic work culture to finding his feet (quite literally) in the Sahara desert.
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In the first episode of the Keep Real Podcast, Kim talks to Josh Adams from Liverpool-based band Venus Demilo about his experiences with health anxiety.

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The Keep Real Podcast its produced by Sound Rebel - discover more of our shows at www.soundrebel.co.uk.
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