Inside Voice with Martha's Mind

this piece was for a storytelling spoken word night on 19th October which was my FIRST-ever speaking event. Excited and also very fearful (which ironically) was the theme of the night; FEAR.

To not talk about running when doing a mental health podcast would honestly be a crime towards something that has saved me time and time again. Running is my mental health friend and companion and I really wouldn't know a Martha version without running in my life. I hold it so precious to me. This is to honour the fact I am about to race in the Amsterdam Marathon and when I am 22 miles in I ne...

This sparked from my last episode. The answer is. No answers at all. The inside voice within got me to question this because of how much I am interacting with different/new groups. I like how my inside voice will make me question. Not to create problems, but to get to know me on a deeper level than many others. Martha's Mind https://www.marthasmind.co.uk/

I think to talk about mental health, you have to address the elephant in the room that no one will ever see, ask or speak about. Blog post - https://www.marthasmind.co.uk/blog/internalloneliness

i was inspired by an old blog post of mine. I hadn't read this in some years (written in 2019). Reflection has been such a useful tool for me, I often try to be as present as possible in order to help manage my feelings. But every now and again I do make dedicated time to look back and able to see the progress I've made. Original blog post - A letter to my 16 year old self

things have happened and it's felt like a while since I've caught up wit my own life to reflect on things. Feels nice to reflect and open up about some of the worries I've got going on (although they are all so manageable, doesn't mean they arent important!).

written in August, spoken in September.

making this a very raw edit - i was in the moment. i needed to record just the late-night anxiety of - chasing the contentment.

Seasonal Affected Disorder - can happen throughout the year but I particularly get this when the winter starts. Dark, long, cold days and upon and I think it's OKAY that the weather does affect you. what's NOT okay is letting it impact you so vastly that you end up spiraling into a darker mind because of it. It can be a trigger for many to create those internal, habits of solitude and lone...

I think therapy has been both glamorized and also demonized at the same time. I came in with no idea what to talk about, talking about therapy came natural. I've had a LOT of therapy in the past. Maybe it isnt spoken about enough. It should'nt be taboo, I also don't want to say how easy it is to go. It takes a lot of energy and you need to be emotionally ready. Hope this episode gives...

I had a lot of time to think recently after ending seeing someone. never fun, even when it was the right decision. The dating doubts are so normal especially when you get used to someone being there. It's easy to slip into comfortability. I think the fact dating is so temporary means the eliment that change could resurface and therefore the fact your heart can feel exposed all of a sudden is r...

having anxiety and still doing the weirdest, wonderful, crazy life experiences because... I need to fill my cup up. it is contradictory within my own brain. need to challenge and push myself even when anxiety REALLY comes up and thrives when I do sign up to do some pretty scary stuff. Filling my cup is not easy. Yet here I am.

written in August 2023 - spoken in August 2023

have someone in your life currently experiencing loss? not sure what to say? I think this episode will be very helpful for you knowing how you can support someone you love and feel like they can open up to you. It's not easy trying to support someone around grief and loss. So hopefully this gives you some guidance for yourself and for your loved one. My blog - Martha's Mind

I didn't know what it meant to loose anyone, until my dad 3 years ago. I hadn't really felt anything like it before. I speak about my dad's death. I speak about the intensity of grief. I also talk about the only healer I've ever known works and continues to work. I also talk about how am I now, 3 years later. My blog post around grief - 525,600 minutes and counting - meeting you ag...

The next few episodes are going to discuss grief, loss, and ultimately an emotion we are all going to feel to some degree. because not all losses are equal and painful. grief isn't always related to instant hurt. It can come in many forms of emotions. I wanted to do a trigger episode/ an intro to it. It can be a very hard topic. One that maybe you arent ready for, because I wasn't ready to...

because if it's a misconception that means we still don't really have a clear concept of what it means to have a condition that is completely mental. Bringing up the most common misconceptions and really speaking about why they aren't fully understanding the full picture. To read my blog - MARTHA'S MIND

Written in June 2023 Spoken August 2023

A little debate came about when my friend messaged me about how helpful is it when people just 'label' themselves a mental health condition without outsourcing with a professional. I liked this topic because it makes mental health a societal issue 0 when is it? Or is it merely about the individual who needs a label for self-acceptance and understanding BLOG - www.marthasmind.co.uk

First written in June 2020. My experience with grief was first death, was incredibly tough and unlike most deaths. It was accidental. For my dad, for us as a family, and came far too soon. I wrote this because how I was experiencing the waves of emotions when dad was visiting in my head became easier to verbalise and share when it felt like dad was either coming to take a seat at the table, or he...

let's say one thing loud, it's totally okay if you don't know what you want to do right now! It's okay if you have tried to go down a career you thought would be right for you. It wasn't. If you need to hear someone go through the weird journey of getting lost... then listen hear.

I spoke completely with passion and also anger to some extent. I am sick of being told that on bad mental health days, we should do X, Y, and Z??!!! I think the harsh and actual reality is - no, We exist. We survive. We do the path of least resistance in order to simply make it through. Is it giving up? Allowing your day to be swallowed? I think again, the reality of someone who actually suffers f...

This episode I wanted to be like my own personal check-in. I found life passes us far too quickly and unless we feel the emotions as we have them, do we even notice our lives as they exist? This week's check in includes - the dating check in - the new friendships and reflecting on broken ones - appreciating new opportunities - insecurities Martha's Mind blog is HERE

An original blog post on Martha's Mind. The beautiful act of getting up can be read here - BLOG POST This post was one of my favorites because - it is something I felt truly inspired by because I wrote it in one of my saddest/darkest times.

I love dating. I am well known amongst my friends for being the 'dating queen' because I do it, a lot! I started dating (really dating) in 2nd year of university and the rest is herstory! This is the first of many dating episodes (because there is so much to talk about). Topics include; -my love for dating -apps -post-pandemic dating -mindset from dating