Matt Holman Talks Mental Health

In this episode I chat with Emily about her journey with Mental Health.  Little did I know that the last time that Emily and I met on 23rd February 2017 her life would change so much that evening.   Emily talks about the impact of a serious physical challenge at just 37 years old changed the way she has now taken a different focus on the values in her life.   Sometimes it...

In this episode I chat with Amanda about her journey with Mental Health.  We talk about Amanda's breakdown and her journey to becoming a Emotional Freedom and Wellness Practitioner.   You can find out more about Amanda's work here: www.nourishhealing.co.uk   This episode is unscripted and unedited.

In this episode I chat with Ridhima about her journey with Mental Health.  Ridhima and I met through our mutual connection on LinkedIn and love for all things mental health.  Ridhima talks openly about her deperession, PTSD and suicidal thoughts.    In 2020 Ridhima started 'Just Another Illness' - www.justanotherillness.com dedicated to improving awareness and education ar...

In this episode I chat with Steve about his journey with Mental Health.  Steve is a running buddy who I have known for a few years. We talk about the connection between physical and mental health, and how reaching out can change your life.    This episode is unscripted and unedited.

In this episode I chat with Marie about her journey with Mental Health.  Marie and I have known each other for around 25 years. We talk about Marie's crisis point 5 years ago, her depression and anxiety diagnosis, and how she has been integral to the evolution of Wellbeing both for her employer and wider society.   This episode is unscripted and unedited.

In this episode I chat with Stu about his journey with mental health.  Stu talks openly about his depression, and his suicidal thoughts and ideation.  Stu is the co-author of the book The Mindset Triangle - https://www.tmtbook.co.uk/shop    The episode is unscripted and unedited.

In this episode I chat with Louise about her journey with Mental Health.  Louise (Lou) is something I have know for a number of years, but this is the first time I have heard of her experience with Post-Natal Depression, and Pure-O.  Lou's story will inspire many to reach out and get some help.   This episode is unscripted and unedited.

In this episode I chat with Liz about her journey with mental health.  Liz talks openly about her challenges with depression since she was 16, resulting in a major episode in late 2018.  In early 2020 Liz took a year out to work on her recovery - she blogged about her journey - https://seriouslyjerkbrain.com  The episode is unscripted and unedited

In this episode I chat with Simon about his journey with Mental Health.  Simon is the founder of Wellity Global - www.wellityglobal.com - we talk about his burnout, isolation and learning how to silence his inner critic.   This episode is unscripted and unedited.

*Warning - Suicide Discussions*  In this episode I had the pleasure to chat with Alice about her journey with Mental Health.   Sadly Alice lost her brother Josh to suicide on 25th November 2020 - we talk about her loss and the impact of this, with a focus on how to positively make a difference.  Alice has launched her own Charity - Ripple Suicide Prevention.    This e...

What better way to end the Pod-A-Thon than a conversation with the Basingstoke Samaritans Branch Director Mathew Jones.   Mat and I discussed his journey with mental health, his reason for becoming a Samaritan and what the life of a Samaritan is like.

In this episode I have a chat with Chris about his journey with Mental Health. Chris is from Melbourne, Australia.   Chris is an amazing human and talks openly about his lowest points, his suicidal plans, and how he came through the other side to co-create a wonderful support to men in his own community.

In this episode I chat to Ivan about his journey with Mental Health.  Ivan is very open in the this chat and talks about  the impact on his mental health following his parents divorced and his anxiety and physical challenges.

In this episode I chat to Catrin about her journey with Mental Health.   Catrin experienced a challenge in the workplace that prompted her to change direction and start her company Align.

In this episode I chat with Lorna about her journey with Mental Health.  Lorna is a counsellor in private practice and has set up GoodSoulTherapy.co.uk.   We talked about her experiences of using therapy, the work that she is doing today to support others, and her work in the community.

In this episode I chat to Dominic about his journey with mental health.  Dominic talks openly about impact moments in his life, from his parents separating, burnout, and managing mental health.

In this episode I chat with Corrie about her journey with Mental Health.   We talk about the experience with trauma, bereavement, the impact of suicide, and supporting her workforce.

In this episode I chat with Stephen about his mental health journey. Stephen is based in Sydney, Australia.  Steve and I have known each other for a number of years having worked together in the travel industry.  In this chat he talks openly about his mental health challenges earlier in his career, his community of close mates and tools to maintain healthy mental wellbeing.

In this episode I chat with Emma about her mental health journey.   Emma and I have trained mental health first aid together in the past, and she has a wonderful background and experience of mental health, from her charity work, her company and family experiences.

In this episode Al and I chat about his journey with mental health.   Al talks about his challenges with abandonment, managing his mental health  ups and down through simple tools and techniques, and offering his advisory support free of charge.

In this episode I had the chance to chat with Laura about her journey with mental health. Laura is based in Singapore. We talked about her experience of mental health through her family, support from work, and her volunteering to support others who are struggling.

In this episode I chat with Mark about his journey with Mental Health.   We talked about the impact of Mark's wife Danielle's cancer diagnosis, treatment, mental health impact, and using their faith to help.   The episode is unscripted and unedited.

In this episode Onita and I had a wonderful chat about her journey with mental health.    Onita brings sunshine and light to the conversation, and is very aware of how our mental health changes.  It was a pleasure to reconnect with Onita after a number of years.   This episode is unscripted and unedited.

In this episode I talk to Stuart about his role supporting his wife with MS. Stu wanted to talk about his perspective and how he recognises copes with loneliness, guilt and frustration attached the illness.  The episode is unscripted and unedited.

In this episode Sara and I talk about her journey with mental health.  Sara talks openly about her challenges from the age of 14, her eating disorder, her cancer at 19, and bullying through her life.  Sara is an incredible fighter and is the founder of Live Free Media.   The episode is unscripted and unedited.