Sully's Open Conversation

James comes to have a conversation around mental fitness. Having pushed his body and mind to limits with ultra marathons and having been a contestant on Channel 4's ' SAS: Who Dares Wins' . He also comes to speak about what it's like to battle alcoholism and finding the road to sobriety. James brings amazing experiences with philosophical teachings to the topic of mental health.

Lara comes to have a conversation about her experiences with suicide. Having spent 3 months in the Priory, where she received electroconvulsive therapy, she now endeavours to use her experiences to help others. She has co-organised the Hampshire & Isle of Wight 'Speak Their Name' suicide memorial quilt that will be unveiled at the 'Let's Get Talking About Suicide' in Portsmouth; which hosts or...

Ben West is a mental health campaigner following the tragic loss of his younger brother, Sam, to suicide. Ben works with numerous suicide prevention and mental health charities to help campaign, raise awareness and implement effective change so that society is equipped to help support those who may need it.

Tanya Marwaha created Championing Youth Minds, a youth-led peer support community focusing on young people's mental health, she is also on the Organising Committee for Baton of Hope UK and is a mental health and suicide prevention public speaker. She comes to have a conversation about her experiences with physical disability, Depression and attempting suicide; highlighting the importance of cultur...

Chris comes to have a conversation about his experiences with OCD, Bipolar and mental health crisis. He has positively used his journey to motivate him to become a successful Mental Health First Aid Trainer, Government and Baton of Hope advisor.

Mark comes for a conversation about men's mental health and the how societal traditions are hindering its progress. He also talks of his experiences as being a service user and a service provider in mental health care.

Helena comes to have a conversation about BPD and how it can affect individuals. She also explains how self-care and self-love helps to free you from toxic environments and behaviours, as well as finding a purpose to rebuild mental strength.

After retiring as a Sky and BBC news journalist and reporter, Mike never thought he would be using his time now to fight for suicide awareness and prevention. In February, 2021, Mike's son, Ross, took his own life after battling with depression for over 10 years. Mike is the co-founder of The Baton of Hope that aims to increase and improve suicide prevention for the entire of the UK through educat...

Em comes to have a conversation about her experiences with anxiety and depression whilst facing change and uncertainty, emphasising the importance of support networks. If you, or anyone you know is struggling then please use the service here . Movember donations: https://movember.com/m/georgesullivan?mc=1

Natalia comes to have a conversation about her experience with anxiety, making sure she stays accountable and mindful of enjoying the present and not being too caught up in focusing on the future. If you, or anyone you know is struggling then please use the service here . Movember donations: https://movember.com/m/14462651?mc=1 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/z3idirI0C3o

Brett comes to have a conversation with over 25 years' experience of working in the NHS diagnosing autism and neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as being a private psychotherapist, Clinical Director of Optimal Minds and the Chair of Mind Charity in Croydon. He comes to talk about how we as a society perceive suicide and mental illness, as well as the diverse branches of therapy and how therapy...

Catherine comes to have a conversation about her experiences with Borderline Personality Disorder, how she manages her mental health whilst being a single parent and what it's meant to her by exploring her creativity. If you, or anyone you know is struggling then please use the service here . Movember donations: https://movember.com/m/14462651?mc=1 Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/AXi-jx9hB...

Oscar comes to have a conversation about how life's event can impact your mental health and how you can manage it. If you, or anyone you know is struggling then please use the service here . Watch on YouTube here .

Georgie comes to have a conversation about experiencing depression from a young age, attempting suicide and we discuss how sexuality can affect mental wellbeing. Trigger warning . If you, or anyone you know is struggling then please use the service here . Watch on Youtube here .

Ollie comes to have a conversation about his experience with depression and an enlightenment of societal pressures and culture that impact our mental health, leading to how he's adopted meditation. Trigger warning . If you, or anyone you know is struggling then please use the service here . Watch on YouTube here .

Elly comes to have a conversation about her experience working as a mental health nurse. She currently works for a private firm that partner with the NHS to provide care. Trigger warning . If you, or anyone you know is struggling then please use the service here . Watch on YouTube here .

Fred comes to have a conversation about his anxiety that he's experienced from a young age and how he's learnt to manage it as he's grown up. Trigger warning . If you, or anyone you know is struggling then please use the service here . Watch on YouTube here .

Gregg comes to have a conversation with me about his experience with addiction, depression and anxiety and how that led to his self-revival. Trigger warning . If you, or anyone you know is struggling then please use the service here . Watch on Youtube here .

Welcome to Sully's Open Conversation! Please join me as I have a natural, unedited conversation with guests about their experience with mental health. With the aim of helping you better understand the topic and manage your own mental health. If you, or anyone you know may be suffering please use the service here .