Between The Waves

In this episode we're talking about taking time off to support your mental health, be that annual leave or sick leave. We discuss how we each approach this, the challenges we face with it and the changes we'd like to make to improve what we do. Drew was raised in the north east of England and now residing on the local coastline, Drew has lived with mental ill health for over 20 years, first emergi...

Advocates, allies and champions - what are they? Do all these words really mean the same thing and how do we become one? Join us as we answer these questions and give practical tips for being a good advocate / ally / champion at both an organisational and at an individual level. Hannah is a champion of mental health awareness and a self-published author. Writing became an anchor for Hannah as...

In this episode we're talking about working from home as a tool for supporting our mental health. We cover our very different introductions to and experiences of working from home, our thoughts on a person-centred approach, blurry boundaries and of course, we each choose a 'change one thing' to work on! Drew was raised in the north east of England and now residing on the local coastline, Drew has...

We're talking today about how to seek help without always asking, guilt over needing help and how to be vulnerable to allow others to feel safe to do so. Hannah is a champion of mental health awareness and a self-published author. Writing became an anchor for Hannah as she experienced her own mental breakdown back in 2018. Channelling her feelings and reflections onto paper, she soon made her...

In this episode we're talking about the intersectionality between mental health and being LGBT+. There's real crossover with needing to create feelings of safety and belonging, and the benefits of shared lived experience. Drew was raised in the north east of England and now residing on the local coastline, Drew has lived with mental ill health for over 20 years, first emerging as a teenager. Using...

Today we're talking about what happens when we've plucked up all our courage to ask for help...and it doesn't go well. We talk about the importance of acceptance, boundaries and how indicate we need help without sharing everything. Hannah is a champion of mental health awareness and a self-published author. Writing became an anchor for Hannah as she experienced her own mental breakdown back i...

On this episode we're talking about how we can each be the reason someone else has a good day or gets through a tough time. We're not talking huge superhero moments here, more those teeny moments that are easy to gloss over but can make a difference every day. Drew was raised in the north east of England and now residing on the local coastline, Drew has lived with mental ill health for over 20 yea...

A new season and new format...Hannah is joined by cohost Drew as we delve into what it's like to live with a mental health condition, the similarities and differences in our experiences and what you can do to improve support for yourself and others. We recorded this episode in a hotel on Halloween...creaky stairs and doors abound so apologies for the impact on sound quality. Drew and I live at opp...

Today I'm joined by Katie Phillips: Katie is a burnout expert, business mentor and crumpet lover.  She burned out 3.5 times during a 15-year career in communication and project management - the last of which led to chronic anxiety and depression that left her sick for a year. Since recovering she has dedicated herself to helping ambitious but overwhelmed humans and businesses to balance profe...

Today I'm joined by Pete Cann, the Laughter Man! Pete is on a fun-filled mission to bring the positive benefits of laughter to the world. Since discovering laughter yoga, company owner Pete has transformed his business and family life and now wants to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him.  You can find more from Pete here:  www.petecann.com LinkedIn: th...

Today on this special bonus episode for World Mental Health Day 2021 I'm talking with Max Cohen. Max Cohen (He/him) is a counsellor, trainer and group facilitator based in Exeter. He is Founder and Director of It's All AboutYou Wellbeing CIC for LGBTQ+ communities in South West England. He is passionate about creating space to enable LGBTQ+ people to talk about themselves, what affects their wellb...

Today I'm talking with Naomi Buffery. Naomi is the anxiety healer; she helps bright, bubbly, gregarious career women who appear to be confident and self assured, but wear a mask to hide how they really feel. Naomi's unique coaching programme shows women how to overcome anxiety, build unstoppable confidence and feel invincible! You can find more from Naomi here: www.naomibuffery.com  Naomi Buf...

Today I'm joined by Nancy Sawyer. Nancy is a Jay Shetty Certified Coach, an entrepreneur and solo mom of two teens. Three years ago she suffered an emotional breakdown, and brought herself back from depression through a process of journaling and reflection. She believes this is one of the best things that's ever happened to her, because it freed her from living in a trauma cycle for almost 35 year...

Today I'm joined by Frida Bruhn. Frida is a life and success coach, as a trusted guide she helps people get out of the perfectionist trap to learn to live an imperfectly free and fulfilled life. Frida has a positive, compassionate and strength-related approach which acts as a baseline for personal growth.  You can find more from Frida on her website: www.fridabruhn.com You can find more about...

Today I'm speaking with Divina Johnson, a Certified Life & Success Coach for women. She helps women abandon social should's and come back home to their authentic real selves!  Divina had been in the corporate world for 17 years, following all the breadcrumbs society left out for her; work here, look like this, talk like this, wear this, like this, don't like that etc.  After her...

Today I'm speaking with Emma Cottam. Emma is a speaker, writer and founder of Isabella and Us. She is the editor of the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, an independent magazine for mums, and the host of the Positive Wellbeing Podcast for Mums. She is also passionate about supporting mums on their journey to find their magic and has recently launched one to one sessions for mums to help...

Today I'm joined by Alix Coleby: Founder of Core Stories Yoga and Stay Lit Vibes, Alix is a teacher, speaker and advocate for workplace wellbeing. The tools, practices and principles she shares are those Alix used to re-shape her life after suffering burnout and emotional exhaustion 2016.  These themes are at the heart of everything Alix has to offer:  *Learn through your practice how to...

This is a solo episode with a roundup of my key takeaways from each of the brilliant guests I've spoken to, including their 'Change One Thing'. Series two was full of fantastic guests and there's even more in series 3!  You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at Home (thementalhealthcommunity.co.uk) LinkedIn: The Mental Health Community or follow me: Hannah Sturland Hoste...

Today I'm talking with Jacqueline Rogerson. Jacqueline is a glass half full kind of girl who lives in Nottingham, England. Having been described as a sparkling soul who lights up the room, she is often be found looking thoughtful, pen in hand. She loves writing, and since becoming a teen mum in the early 90s Jacqueline has grown and evolved into a successful business owner and published author of...

Today I'm speaking with Alice Fiorica. Alice is an accredited Psychologist and CBT Psychotherapists with over 15 years experience in working with adults and young people 16+. Check out Alice's free course at www.crossroadspsychology.co.uk  She is empathic, compassionate and non judgmental. She firmly believes in the power of a good therapeutic relationship to maximise the benefits of specific...

It's another double-Hannah episode! Today I'm speaking with Hannah Flores. Hannah is an Authentic Marketing Strategist and founder of Digital Nourishment. She helps entrepreneurs in the health & Wellness space to market their business online whilst staying true to their values. Hannah offers strategy and training via 1:1 sessions, workshops, and her course 'Social media Planning with conf...

Today I'm talking with Rachael Beattie. Rachael is the CEO of Transform with Rachael and Mind Strong NE - empowering women to transform their lives and find their smile again. Rachael has been on a warrior journey to transform her life from suicide to success, mental health illnesses to wellness. You can find more from Rachael here: https://mindstrongne.co.uk  https://transformwithrachael.tea...

Today I'm talking with Kelly Robinson-Key (Kelly The Poet) about post-natal depression, how poetry helped her recover and we get a little bit ranty as we set the world to rights!  TRIGGER WARNING: we do talk about suicidal thoughts in this episode.  Kelly is a poet that hasn’t studied English since school, but found a passion in writing rhyme after her two children were born. Kelly suffe...

Today I'm talking with Nikita about the importance of support during and after pregnancy.  A note from Nikita: Hi, I’m Nikita and I am mummy to two, experienced primary school teacher, mental health first aider, breastfeeding peer supporter and founder of Story Sense and Mumma & Me. I live on the beautiful South Devon coast of England. I was a primary school teacher for 7 years before hav...

Today I'm talking with Suzy Bashford about creativity and being your own superhero!  Suzy is a writer, workshop facilitator and speaker podcaster based in the awesome Scottish Highlands, where she lives with her husband, 2 wee boys and Staffy dog Bramble. Mental health is a specialist subject of her work: she writes regularly for Psychologies magazine, has worked on marketing campaigns for th...