Green Sunrise Podcast

Green Sunrise Podcast Mini Series – Episode 5Living With DepressionEpisode Description Depression is more than feeling sad. It can steal motivation, drain energy, cloud thinking, and make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. In this episode, Paul explores what depression really feels like, the misconceptions surrounding it, and why recovery begins with understanding rather than judgement. Wh...

Almost everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life, but what happens when it starts to take over? In this episode, Paul breaks down anxiety in simple, relatable terms, exploring why it happens, what it feels like, and how it can affect our thoughts, emotions and physical health. Whether you've experienced anxiety yourself or want to better understand someone who has, this episode...

Why do so many men suffer in silence? From a young age, many boys are taught to be strong, hide their emotions, and deal with problems on their own. Over time, those lessons can become barriers that prevent men from speaking up when they need support the most. In this heartfelt episode, Paul explores the pressures society places on men, the fear of vulnerability, and the dangerous belief that aski...

Despite living in the most connected time in human history, millions of people feel more alone than ever before. In this episode, Paul explores the difference between being alone and feeling lonely, the impact loneliness can have on our mental health, and why genuine human connection matters more than ever. A powerful reminder that you are never as alone as loneliness wants you to believe. 🌅 Gree...

Green Sunrise Podcast Mini Series – Why I Started This Series Hello everyone, and welcome to Green Sunrise. My name is Paul, and over the next 100 episodes we’re going to explore mental health, mental illness, resilience, recovery, hope, and what it means to be human in a world that often feels more connected than ever, yet somehow more disconnected than ever before.

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🎙 EPISODE 1 Behaviour Is Communication Living With Autism — Behind The Scenes📄 Episode Description What looks like defiance is often distress. What looks like aggression is often overwhelm. What looks like “bad behaviour” is often communication. In this first episode of a new reflective series, I share what I’ve learned supporting a 17-year-old autistic young person in everyday life. No names. No...

⚠️ Wee technical hiccup at the start — StreamYard decided Brian Mitchell was the main character for the first 15 minutes 😅Stick with it though, the conversation really flows once we get going. After a wee technical hiccup at the start (live podcasting at its finest 😅), this episode turns into a powerful, honest and heartfelt conversation about mental health in football. Too often, footballers an...

Does your workplace have Mental Health FirstAiders?

Lets look at self care, self compassion and why we need to seriously look at REM sleep. Turn your mobile off and read a book, right now I have 4 books open and I need to pick up the fckn book. I've just turned 46 and I have 3 jobs of which I have accepted, 3 jobs I need to be switched on and use my mental energy. 10 Ways to Improve REM Sleep Keep a consistent sleep schedule – going to bed and...

🎙️ Episode Description — Values (Part 1) In this opening part of our Values series, hosts Brian Mitchell and Paul Quinn sit down to explore what truly defines us — our values. Through honest conversation and personal reflection, the guys discuss how our beliefs, choices, and principles shape who we are and the paths we take in life. From moments of self-awareness to lessons learned the hard way, B...

🎙️ Episode Title: “From Detour to Discovery – Cat’s Journey on the Road and Within” In this heartfelt and spontaneous episode of The Green Sunrise Podcast , Paul sits down with Cat from It’s a Van’s Life — a woman who turned life’s twists into a powerful story of freedom, healing, and purpose. What began as a simple pre-chat became a raw and emotional deep-dive into Cat’s journey — one of courage,...

I was invited on to forth valley radio in Tillicoultry Stirling by a friend Donna Davies, I jumped at this opportunity and was delighted to join for a chat about mental health.  I got to pick 8 songs and this was very exciting and it gave me a new experience from a radio perspective and how this world works.  Since doing the show I've been able to connect other people to Donna's Wednesday slot and...

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The need for a trauma-informed NHS, particularly through the Scottish Psychological Trauma Training Plan (SPTTP) developed by NHS Education for Scotland, is critical in improving healthcare services and addressing the profound impacts of trauma on individuals and communities. Trauma, including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), domestic abuse, violence, and other life-altering events, can signi...

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Green Adventures: A Tale of Sunrise SolutionsSeason 1: Episode 1 - Boab’s Big Balloon of WorriesIn this debut episode, we meet three quirky characters: Pauly “Sunbeam” McQuinn, Ian “The Sheepherder” Baarn, and Bob “The Big Balloon” Blub. Bob shares his struggles with mental health and Emotional Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). When his worries grow out of control and make him literally balloo...

🎙️ Episode Description — Values (Part 1) In this opening part of our Values series, hosts Brian Mitchell and Paul Quinn sit down to explore what truly defines us — our values. Through honest conversation and personal reflection, the guys discuss how our beliefs, choices, and principles shape who we are and the paths we take in life. From moments of self-awareness to lessons learned the hard way, B...

The Power of Food and Hydration My Journey from Illness to Wellness