Everybody Blurts

Each week we chat to a different expert, giving you the professional lowdown on depression, wellbeing and the support available. Think of this podcast as a helping hand through the often-scary world of mental health – from eating well and getting a good night’s sleep to being there for someone who’s struggling, we’ll cover the practical stuff as well as the emotional.

Episodes

Episode 6: Dr Guy Winch - Practising Emotional First Aid

July 27, 2015 • 27 mins

Our emotional needs and wounds affect all that we do. So, why don't we tend to them as we do physical needs and wounds? We invited TED Talk'er and licensed psychologist, Dr Guy Winch, to talk to us about emotional first aid - what it is and how we can practice it. Some questions we ask: Why are people more willing to talk about physical injuries than emotional ones? How can we perform emotional first aid on ourselves? Can you gi...

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Episode 5: Dr Kristin Neff - Getting to Grips with Self-Compassion

July 21, 2015 • 23 mins

We're often our own worst critics. The negative self-talk can be cruel, it gives depression power and eventually, we start to believe the things we tell ourselves. We invited one of the world’s leading experts on self-compassion, Dr Kristin Neff, to teach us a thing, or two, about being kind to ourselves. Some questions we ask: Why is self-compassion important and what role does in play in our mental health? Why do some people f...

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Episode 4: Jo Gifford - Depression, Business and Self-Care

July 15, 2015 • 37 mins

Being an entrepreneur comes with its own set of trials and tribulations. The buck stops with you which can be liberating, extremely frightening and lonely. We invited trailblazing entrepreneur, Jo Gifford, to talk to us about managing the work/life balance. Some questions we ask: Did you make a conscious decision to be honest about your mental health online? What does self-care look like for you? How do you assert your boundarie...

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Epsiode 3: Dr Kirstie Anderson - Why Sleep is Important

July 8, 2015 • 19 mins

One of the first signs of depression is a change in sleep habits. People who have depression often say that they either have difficulty falling and staying asleep despite feeling tired (insomnia) or it’s all they want to do and they still feel tired (hypersomnia). We invited leading sleep neurologist, Dr Kirstie Anderson, to explain why sleep is important and the role it plays in our mental wellbeing. Some questions we ask: Wha...

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Episode 2: MP Johnny Mercer - Mental Health Stigma and Help for Veterans

June 28, 2015 • 11 mins

The stigma of mental health often prevents those who are unwell, from reaching out for the help and support they so desperately need and deserve. We invited Plymouth's newly-elected MP, Johnny Mercer, to tell us about his crusade to stamp out the stigma of mental health and to improve services for veterans. Some questions we ask: What it's like to be an MP? Where Johnny's passion for mental health awareness comes from? How we'l...

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Episode 1: Lucy Jones - The Role Food Plays in our Mental Health

June 22, 2015 • 24 mins

Food is the fuel which keeps us ticking over. Our body and brain draw all the nutrients they need from the food and drink we consume. We invited award-winning dietitian, Lucy Jones, to shed some light on the role food and drink plays in our wellbeing. Some questions we ask: Why is it important to be mindful of what we eat and drink? How does what we eat and drink affect the quality of our sleep? Can medication affect our appetit...

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Everybody Blurts

Episodes

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Episode 4: Jo Gifford - Depression, Business and Self-Care

Epsiode 3: Dr Kirstie Anderson - Why Sleep is Important

Episode 2: MP Johnny Mercer - Mental Health Stigma and Help for Veterans

Episode 1: Lucy Jones - The Role Food Plays in our Mental Health

Popular Podcasts

Episode 6: Dr Guy Winch - Practising Emotional First Aid

Episode 5: Dr Kristin Neff - Getting to Grips with Self-Compassion