Matt Holman Talks Mental Health

In this episode I had a the chance to chat with the amazing human Tal about his journey with mental health.    Tal and I discussed a wide range of topics in the episode, from settling in America as an Israeli immigrant, bullying, being a single father, relationship challenges and being a career entrepreneur.  Tal has faced many lessons through his very interesting journey.  &nb...

In this episode I had a the chance to chat with the amazing human Melissa about her journey with mental health.    Melissa is very passionate to share her journey from childhood trauma and PTSD, being a pilot, adrenaline sports and how 2 accidents in close succession meant that she had to slow down.     Melissa is now a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and Coach helping...

In this episode I had a the chance to chat with the amazing human Bev about her journey with mental health.   Bev is the Editor of the Business Travel Magazine https://thebusinesstravelmag.com/ and we talked about how at a point in her life feeling low she made some decisions to change.  We also talked about fertility and how this impacted on mental health, with the birth of Bev's son be...

In this episode I had a the chance to chat with the amazing human Bhavna about her journey with mental health, and how she has taken her life experiences become a Psychotherapist and Trauma Specialist supporting over 17,000 through their challenges.    Bhavna is the founder of Just Be Yourself Counselling ( http://bhavnaraithathaconsultancy.com/index.html )    Working with a nu...

In this episode I had a the chance to chat with the amazing human Lena about her journey with mental health, and how she has created a business that helps with embracing connecting with others and wellbeing.    Lena is the founder of Go Running Tours https://gorunningtours.com/ and talks about how through her own Corporate Career travelling 200 days a year, she felt compelled to start a...

In this episode I had a the chance to chat with the amazing human Max about his journey with mental health.    7 years ago Max started to experience Anxiety challenges.  He got help and support and is now helping others by talking openly about his experience.   In the Winter of 2020 Max Founded #BEAGOODSPORT -  All about connecting the Sports & Events Industry. https:/...

In this episode I had the opportunity to sit down and chat about the past 12 months (and the future) with my wonderful colleagues Laura and Mandy.    Over the past months the podcast has seen the recording of 111 episodes, covering stories outlining the journey of mental health with Amazing Humans!

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with the amazing human Sam about her journey with mental health.    Sam has an incredible story of her challenges with self-harm as a teenager, grief, getting to the point of contemplating suicide, and her diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder.   In 2021 Sam was the winner of 'Employee of the Year' at the This Can Happen Awards.

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with the amazing human Emmanuelle about her journey with mental health.    Emmanuelle started to struggle with Depression in her teen years, followed by challenges with eating.  We discussed how through self-awareness, meditation and self-love Emmanuelle found a way out of the dark and lonely place of depression.    Emmanuelle works i...

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with the amazing human Stu about his journey with mental health.    Stu has a diagnosis of Bipolar and talks openly about his life managing through mania and depression.  We discussed self-harm and suicide, and how through connecting with nature and disconnecting with the fast world and technology helps manage mental wellbeing.   Stu is a...

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with the amazing human Paige about her journey with mental health.   Paige tells an incredible story of growing up with anxiety and depression, gender transformation and experiencing complex PTSD.    Paige is an Intentional Storyteller, TEDx Speaker, Atypical Thinker, Social Change maker and you can find out more about her work here: https://pa...

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with the amazing human Dave about his journey with mental health.    Dave is a great story teller of how he has taken his own personal experience with the sudden loss of his partner, feelings of depression, and coaching others to live their best lives.   Dave is the founder of Switch on the Light Coaching https://www.davewilliamscoaching.com/da...

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with the amazing human Dan about his journey with mental health.    Dan tells his story of how he has taken his own personal experience with feelings of depression and suicide, relationship challenges and enlightening conversations to build his own business to help men talk more about mental health.     Dan is the founder of BetterMen https://www.better-men.u...

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with the amazing human Petra about her journey with mental health.   Petra and I discussed her growing up in a Religious Cult, struggling with Alcohol and almost giving up on life.     We also discussed the amazing transformation in Petra's life that has brought her to the place she is now as the CEO of Petra Velzeboer Ltd, helping or...

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with the amazing human Danielle about her journey with mental health.   Danielle is Physical and  Mental Health First Aid Instructor who is helping to improve access to education and awareness to all.  We talked about health anxiety, family and community in this episode.   You can find out more about Danielle's work through her compan...

In this episode I chat with the amazing human Ali Gill about her journey with mental health, from her personal experiences of loss at a young age, a life changing moment for her husband, supporting her children's mental health and developing a business based upon drama and mental health.   Ali is the co-founder of Fluid Motion Theatre Company https://www.fluidmotiontheatre.com/ and the  ...

In this episode I had the chance to chat with the amazing human Simon about his journey with mental health.    Simon is a fellow Mental Health First Aid Instructor and owner of De La Mill Tutoring.  We talked openly about suicide, raising awareness and helping to support better conversation of mental health.

In this episode I had a wonderful chat with the amazing human Natasha about her journey supporting her mum with mental health challenges.   In 2017 Natasha's mum was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, she got support to recover and return to work. She developed Mental Health challenges and was discriminated against and dismissed, after 39 years of loyal service to her employer.   ...

Incredible to think that just 9 months ago we launched this podcast.  This episode is a reflection point, an update and helping to evolve the conversation of mental health. If you would like to support me for Team Samaritans at the London Marathon you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mattholman2  

In this episode I had the chance to chat with the amazing human Nikki about her journey with mental health.    Nikki is a Mental Health First Aider who 3 years ago experienced a crisis that changed the direction of her life. Sitting at the top of her stairs she made a decision that changed her focus and approach to supporting others through sharing her mental health challenges.

In this episode I had the chance to chat with the amazing human Sabrina about her journey and campaigning with mental health.    Sabrina is a People and Performance Director who talks openly, authentically and genuinely about her experiences with Mental Health challenges, and how she has evolved her thinking and awareness over the past 2 years.

In this episode I had the chance to chat with the amazing human Catherine about her journey and campaigning with mental health.    Catherine trained with me in April 2019 as a Mental Health First Aider, and in this episode talks about parenting, feeling anxious, and how she is helping her workplace improve the conversation of mental health through a campaign called 'Let's Talk'.

In this episode I had the chance to chat with Suzanne about her journey and campaigning with mental health.    Suzanne talks about her experience and impact of supporting a close family member with Anorexia and body imaging challenges, driving her to create a social campaign to change the editing of images online.     You can find out more and support the campaign 'Change...

In this episode I had the chance to chat with Davina about her journey with mental health.    Davina is the founder of 'Mind if I Share' https://www.instagram.com/mind_ifishare/?hl=en - A charitable cause creating a community of sharers talking about their experiences of living with mental illness.     Davina talks openly about her anxiety, burnout, suicidal thoughts, ther...

In this episode I had the chance to chat with Sara about her journey with mental health.   Sara is a Mental Health First Aider for Discovery that I had the pleasure to train in November 2020.  Sara originates from Italy and we talked about anxiety, family, moving country and finding a new passion.