About M.E. - A Spoonful of Recovery

Trigger Warning: Mental Health, Symptoms of Illnesses.  Sana began sharing her journey to getting a ADHD diagnosis on TikTok and built a community of people who were going through similar challenges. She talks through why she felt the need to have a screening, the stigma across South Asian communities and the impact on her daily life. https://www.tiktok.com/@sanamajid_

Trigger Warning: Symptoms of illnesses and mental health.  Georgia-Leah was diagnosed with FND when she was at university, she shares her journey of experiencing seizures, mental health challenges and looking to the future. 

Media attention from growing up in a well known family, ex-Neighbours star, model and actor, Nick Bracks shares his journey of advocating for mental health. From a car accident that caught media attention in Australia, to raising awareness about mental health. Website: https://nickbracks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbracks/

T/W Mental Health  Oly had experienced intrusive thoughts from a young age and was eventually diagnosed with OCD, depression and anxiety. He shares his journey on creating Run 4 Your Mind.  Website: https://run4yourmind.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/run4yourmind/

T/W Illnesses and Mental Health, Weight and Diet. Zahra joins the podcast to speak about multiple diagnosis from a virus. She shares her experience of going through various tests, and how she manages her lifestyle. As an avid hiker she has built a following through her Instagram and shares how she still remains active. Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_hillwalking_hijabi

T/W Mental health and illnesses.  Reshma was diagnosed with Vitiligo at a young age and began raising awareness on TikTok. She shares her experience of mental health, cultural stigma and what helps her.  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reshma.climbs

T/W Mental health and symptoms of invisible illnesses. Mark decided to start a new business during the pandemic after hearing stories about students mental health and struggling with University life. He shares his journey of a diagnosis of Dyslexia.  Resources:  https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ 

T/W Mental health and symptoms of invisible conditions.  Katie Barber is a business owner, mother of two and in this episode discusses her diagnosis of Autism. We look at how the pandemic impacted her.  https://katiebarbermarketing.com/ https://twitter.com/katiebarber_uk   

T/W Mental health & symptoms of invisible illnesses.  Ellie runs her own PR firm and has been raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. She shares her experience of the pandemic and how we can help support each other.

T/W Mental health and symptoms of invisible conditions.  Following her mental breakdown (which she now refers to as her mental breakthrough!), Jodie Hill decided to set up her own employment law firm where her values around mental health and diversity & inclusion would be the foundations of the firm and are embodied in everything she and the Tribe do. Thrive Law was born in 2018 and is un...

T/W Mental Health & Symptoms of Invisible Illnesses.  Yaya has been using TikTok to raise awareness about grief & depression. Having built a following he hopes to help change the stigma around mental health.  TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@yaya.a.shah

Farzana experienced various symptoms from a young age but was dismissed, after research and fighting over the years for a diagnosis, she received multiple ones. Even though she is mostly house-bound she has managed to graduate from a Masters and continue to work.  T/W: Mental Health, Invisible Illness symptoms

T/W Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Bereavement.  Steve Phillip was working as a consultant when he received a phone call that changed his life forever. Having worked on suicide prevention by setting up The Jordan Legacy he shares how he helps raise awareness and the practical steps.  Website: https://thejordanlegacy.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jordan-leg...

Yusra, shares her journey from a diagnosis for Endometriosis and whether or not she accepts it. She's managed to continue working and shares how she continues the conversations about invisible conditions. T/W Mental Health, Symptoms of Invisible Illnesses, Racism. 

Mick also known as my ex-colleague, discusses Autism, grief, running multiple businesses as well as raising awareness.  T/W Mental Health, Bereavement, Politics, Symptoms of conditions/illnesses. 

Nadyne, shares her diagnosis from FND, Endometriosis, Agoraphobia, Depression as well as how she raises awareness. She also competes in Beauty Pageants and continues to work part-time.  T/W Mental health, symptoms of invisible illnesses and racism. Instagram: https://instagram.com/nadynem_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Meet Georgia, Ex-Olympic Gymnast & her diagnosis of M.E. during the global pandemic. She shares her journey from getting a diagnosis, mental health and continuing to hold a full-time job. T/W we discuss mental health and symptoms of invisible illnesses. Twitter: https://twitter.com/_memyselfandwhy 

Kayleigh was diagnosed with Type 1 Bi-Polar as well as Anxiety and PTSD, but she is also a poet, short story writer and graduated during the global pandemic. We discuss her experiences and how she manages depressive episodes and mania.  T/W we will discuss mental health and symptoms of invisible conditions. 

Meet Amo, Author of 'Walk Like a Man' and who also advocates for Cerebal Palsy, and disability rights in the UK. He shares his journey from a childhood diagnosis, his teen years and how he supports others. T/W we discuss mental health, symptoms of invisible illnesses and disability rights.  Website: https://amoraju.com/ Walk Like a Man Book: https://amzn.to/3OuuGqK TikTok: https://www.tiktok....

Beth works as a creative type, she's a script writer, poet and has been seeking a diagnosis of Endometriosis. She shares her journey from the pandemic to her mental health experience.  Trigger Warning: Symptoms of illnesses and mental health

Jack was initially misdiagnosed with MS and then later had a diagnosis of FND. He runs an online business and also helps raise awareness. Jack shares his journey from symptoms that felt like a brain tumour and how he began recovering. 

Wasifa was a Dentist when she became seriously ill and then diagnosed with chronic illnesses, she is now a blogger who advocates for others and helps them with an alternative way of thinking.  https://www.sifascorner.com/ 

Anthony was working multiple jobs when he had a brain injury and later diagnosed with multiple illnesses including FND. He was on his way to become a global fashion photographer but had to adjust his life goals.  T/W we discuss symptoms of invisible illnesses, mental health and discrimination.  Just Giving Page: bit.ly/JustGivingAnthonyRoberts

Sophie Mei Lan was once on Britain's Got Talent and since then gone on to start multiple businesses, Vlogging, becoming a national journalist and a mental health advocate. Sophie shares her experience of multiple diagnosis and how she has managed to share her story with others.  Trigger warning, we will discuss mental health, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and symptoms of illnesses.&nb...

Dr. Yadira was in medical school when she first began experiencing functional symptoms. She now helps people with functional symptoms and chronic pain with her courses. https://www.scienceandshamanism.com/ (English site) https://cienciaexamanismo.com.br/ (Portuguese site) IG: https://www.instagram.com/healing_functional_disorders/ (@healing_functional_disorders) FB: Healing Functional Disorde...