Qwell Podcast

Welcome to our latest Qwell podcast. In this new series, Dan will be trying a new activity each month to see if it trying new activities, making new connections, and hanging out with friends can improve his wellbeing.  In this first episode, Dan goes for a run with his partner, to see if running can give him a wellbeing boost.

This podcast is all about male survivors of sexual abuse. Some of the content can be distressing to hear, so please be aware. In this episode Dan chats to Duncan, who is from the charity Survivors Manchester. They are a charity dedicated to helping male survivors of rape and sexual abuse, providing people with counsellors, resources, and other forms of therapy. For further support and information...

In the final episode of our cost of living crisis series, Dan sits down with Kerry, one of the Qwell team psychologists, to discuss how we can talk about money with our kids, making sure money doesn't get in the way of our relationships, and how we can support each other when we're worried ourselves.

Looking after yourself when you're struggling with the cost of living can often come last in your long list of priorities.  In this episode of our series we get chat to people who are also struggling: how do they recognise when things are getting on top of them, what helps your own wellbeing, as well as what are the things they find the most unhelpful. For more information on finances and wha...

What are food banks? When can someone start using them? How can I contact my own local food bank? We tackle some of the big questions (and bigger worries) related to using food banks with the Trussell Trust in Greater Manchester. For more information on finances and what help might be available for you, check out the GOV.uk page for more. Services such as the Citizens Advice Bureau and charities l...

Take a 10-minute break and listen to our original guided meditation written by our own Qwell counsellors. For more information on finances and what help might be available for you, check out the GOV.uk page for more. Services such as the Citizens Advice Bureau and charities like Turn2us may also be able to offer assistance.

Worrying about finances can take a massive toll on our mental health and wellbeing. In our first Cost of Living Crisis podcast, we talk to Jeri, part of the Qwell clinical team about how financial stress can affect our everyday life, and how we can try to manage these feelings. For more information on finances and what help might be available for you, check out the GOV.uk page for more. Services s...

Join Hukz and Dom in episode two of the Remedy Sessions where they chat and learn about the big stats surrounding men's mental health, why it's scary to talk about suicide, as well as how we can support ourselves and our loved ones.

Listen to Dan's diary, as he ventures alone abroad for the first time ever, dealing with his anxieties, and talking through his experiences.

Join Gemma as she interviews Dez about his ADHD diagnosis. From being diagnosed as an adult to how it affect his life, listen in to our brand new podcast. 

Welcome to our latest Qwell podcast. This week, listen in for a chat about how we can support our LGBTQIA+ loved ones. From simple word changes to educating yourself on certain topics, even the smallest changes can make huge differences for the people in your life.

Join Jeri and Andrew as they discuss all things Dad-related in our latest Qwell podcast. From the tough moments to things they have learned along the way, have a listen in...

Get to know the hosts of our brand new podcast series all about male mental health .  Join Hukz and Dom as they chat about why this series is so important to them, how they met, and what the future holds for this journey...

Jeri and Lex are back for the second part of their discussion about racism, microaggressions, and what it means for your wellbeing. 

This week, we're joined by Dr Jeri Tikare, a clinical psychologist at Qwell, in conversation with Lex. They'll be discussing racism, microaggressions, how it impacts us on a day to day basis, and what we can do to look after ourselves. Tune in next week for the rest of the conversation.

Welcome to another Qwell podcast. It can be tough for people - of all ages - who grow up in a white-majority area while being from a different ethnic background. Listen in as Lex interviews her friends, mother and daughter duo Cecilia and Fran. They talk about the challenges and barriers that they have faced, as well as the positives of inclusivity and diversity. 

Welcome to the second addition in our Unity/ Qwell podcast series. Listen in as Dom, Hukz, and Ceeza talk about diversity in British sport.

Welcome to our brand new podcast series: The Remedy Sessions.  Join the Qwell team as we visit Unity radio and chat with Mike, Dom, Kelvin & Rich about their experiences surrounding their race and identity and how it's affected their mental health and wellbeing 

The Christmas season can be a really stressful time for parents. Join Gemma, Lex, and Tom as they share their thoughts and experiences of what it's like to be a parent at this time of year. 

This week we're joined by a very special guest: Dr Lynne Green, the Chief Clinical Officer for Kooth. She talks to Lex about the pros and cons of returning to work after the pandemic.

Health anxiety is often dismissed with sayings like: "oh you're just being a hypochondriac!" - but it can become an anxiety that can take over your thoughts - especially due to the pandemic we've been living through the last 18 months.  In this episode, Beth, Aisha and Milly talk about their own experiences with health anxiety and share tips on how we can take some of the fear and isolation a...

Ben and Kate take a moment to check in with themselves as they discuss what grounding techniques are, why they're important, and suggest some simple ones to take with you in your daily lives.

In this week's Qwell podcast, Beth, Izzy, and Ben discuss making friends as an adult - the benefits, the challenges, and some tips on how to get started. 

Join Beth, Katja-Anja, and Izzy as they talk about how you can set yourself positive personal boundaries.  They chat about how we all need to learn to be nicer to ourselves, as well as telling us about some of the boundaries they've started setting for themselves.

Join Beth, Lex, and Tim as they discuss how the thought of opening up about our mental health can be one of the scariest parts, some of the tips they've picked up along the way to help you prepare to start these conversations, and give a sneak peek into the upcoming campaign we'll be running!