Matt Holman Talks Mental Health

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Sadie to talk about her journey with mental health. Sadie talks about developing severe anxiety at 18 and the following challenges through life with anxiety and depression. This episode also talks about her attempted suicide. You can connect with Sadie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadie-cole/

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with Charlotte to hear her incredible and inspiring journey through life. Charlotte has an incredible and inspiring story from her early life growing up in Coventry, a career in acting and music, physical trauma and recreating a life to help and support others by empowering leaders in the future. You can find out more more about Charlotte and her work...

Emily is a lived experience expert doing an incredible job at raising awareness of eating disorders, autism and supporting people with neurodiversity and mental health challenges. She is certainly an inspirational person. If you would like to know more about Emily and her passion you can find out more about her here: https://linktr.ee/emilyn93?fbclid=PAAaZetDPLpHsJMYqmKgIVlsCElCzVQqoatMHOcKRGgx0jB...

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Laura to talk about her journey with mental health. Laura and I have known each other for a number of years and in this episode she talks about her eating disorder, helping to change BBC Culture around mental health with the 'Open up' campaign, and how she is passionate about real human stories. You can find out more abo...

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Mark to talk about his journey with mental health. Mark talks openly about his recent diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND / ALS) and how this has impacted his mental health, and sharing the news with his family. Mark is an inspiration to others and he is taking a positive approach to the future that includes a world record s...

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with Alex to hear her journey with mental health. Alex shares her personal experience with low mood, anxiety and finding a pathway through therapy including tapping and EMDR - (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). Alex is a freelance Marketing Expert and talks is passionate about helping inspire and energise others. You can sign up to her &...

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with Katy to hear her incredible and inspiring journey with physical disability and mental health challenges. Katy is very open about her early life and the impact of a number of challenges that have made her the strong, resilient and positive person that she is today. We also talked about her incredible weight loss journey and helping others through...

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Dave to talk about his journey with mental health. In 2019 Dave decided to change the direction of his life, he was tired of being tired. His journey is about self-discovery, life changes and how he has now created his own world and workplace. Dave is also the author of the book 'Fuelled Fit And Fired Up'. You can find o...

Marie is the head of Inclusion College Hampshire- https://inclusionhampshire.org.uk/ helping young people with mental health and neurodiversity challenges, who have previously been excluded to find help and support.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week Episode - Andy talks openly about his life with Dyslexia, the life challenges, and finding a pathway to helping support others on their journey through coaching.

Lucy is the mum of 3.5 year old Bertie. Bertie has Autism and in this episode we learn more about the impact to parenting and helping a young child with their developmental needs.

In this episode Laura and I discuss her diagnosis of ADHD as an Adult in 2018, and how this has changed her life to help others through her work in Debating Mental Health - https://www.debating-mh.co.uk/

Neurodiversity Celebration Week Episode - Dylan provides us with his perspective on growing up with Autism, being diagnosed at 7/8 years old, and his passion for vintage vehicles, in particular his 2 vintage tractors.

In this inspirational conversation Angus tells a very powerful story of his journey through life with Aspergers and ADHD.  He is a great advocate for supporting the rise of Autism Awareness, and building a business providing support to events through a passion for magic.

Lucy is a returning guest to the podcast (Episode 72 - Postnatal Depression), and in this episode we talk about her diagnosis of ADHD in December 2022.     Lucy is the co-owner of The Little HR Department - https://www.thelittlehrdepartment.com/

In this episode Michael tells us about his diagnosis of dyslexia at University.  He now provides coaching to help people to understand their habits, and using his unique perspective created Make your Habits

In this episode Nairobi shares her journey with ADHD, from her diagnosis in Venezuela when she was 16, to now working for The Loddon Foundation helping to support young people with severe autism.

I am so happy to have Will return to record another episode of the podcast with me.  We first sat down and recorded together in 2021 (episode 88), and for this recording we focused on how Autism has been a part of Wills' life.

In this episode Lucy talks about her recent diagnosis of ADHD at 37 years old. Lucy has always known that she was different, but the diagnosis has really helped her to better understand herself from a positive perspective.    Before her diagnosis Lucy wrote and published a book with the aptly named title of: Born to be Different - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Born-be-Different-Lucy-Hine/

In this episode Jess talks openly about her recent diagnosis of ADHD, and how she has used the positive elements to help create a business focused on accelerating neuro-inclusion in Organisations and Schools - https://www.differingminds.co.uk/

Neurodiversity Celebration Week Episode - Lillian talks openly about her life with Autism, and whilst only receiving an official diagnosis in her early 20's she is now doing amazing things to help others understand and adjust to support those with ND challenges.

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Deborah, to talk about her journey with mental health.   Deborah discusses her journey following a number of life events leading up to her mental health challenges in 2017. We discussed Depression, Suicidal thoughts, finding love and her passion for Competing in Pageantries.     As part of her pageantry role...

The podcast is 2 years Old - 147 episodes have been recorded and launched!   This episode is a celebration and thanks, and also an update on plans for the future. our company Simpila, and the past 12 months on a personal level.   Thank you to all those who have followed this journey, so far...

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Priya, to talk about her journey with mental health.  Priya is open in her conversation about her bouts of depression over the past 4 years, to the point that she felt suicidal. Through her recovery she is now using her experiences to help others.   The closing quote from Priya is: "Be strong now, because things w...

In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down with the Amazing Human Em Melissa, to talk about her journey with mental health.   We discuss living with an eating disorder and the continuing journey of recovery.  Em shares her insights into her own challenges and how she has the support of close friends and family, and made adjustments to her self care routines. She has a great perspecti...