Tearoom Talks

Join me for episode 13 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! The final episode for this series. A small summary of the series and short catch up with news around the UK along with some highlights for guests featured this series. It's been a great series with plenty of information and heartfelt stories and experiences. As always, thank you for listening to this episode and this series....

Join me for episode 12 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week we discuss the topic of bereavement with Amelia. A difficult topic yet so critically important to discuss when branching on themes around mental health. We look into why we sometimes react to loss in various ways, what support can be available and of course Amelia discusses her own personal journey along with the st...

Join me for episode 11 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week we look into the agriculture industry. An industry that really is suffering with high numbers of mental ill health, suicide and crisis calls. We are joined by Kate Miles from the DPJ foundation who talks to us on the importance of raising awareness within this industry, what they are doing to combat the issues and w...

Join me for episode 10 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week I am joined by both Chris and Dan as they share their personal stories when dealing with miscarriage and balancing their own mental wellbeing. We look into common thoughts and themes arise, what support services are available, how men can look to open up more and also the organisation that Chris founded. As always,...

Join me for episode 9 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week I am joined by Astrid as we discuss themes and topics around domestic abuse and violence within the LGBTQ+ community. We look into what situations can arise, what support is available and what can be done to spread support and awareness for others. As always, thank you for listening to this episode. Stay in touch and...

Join me for episode 8 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week I am joined by Marie and we discuss the importance of dealing with poor workplace cultures. We look into workplace harassment and bullying, in particular the themes and topics brought with it. We also look into the work Marie does to combat workplace harassment.  As always, thank you for listening to this episod...

Join me for episode 7 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week I am joined by fellow award winning tradesperson Astrid. We discuss the topics of Astrid's personal journey into the construction industry, the decisions that led her to teaching women in the industry and what can be done in construction for the future. As always, thank you for listening to this episode. Stay in touc...

Join me for episode 6 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week we talk on the topic of alcoholism with Kieron. As a former professional footballer, Kieron battled for many years after with alcohol misuse. We chat about his experiences, personal advice and life now following his path from alcoholism to recovery. As always, thank you for listening to this episode. Stay in touch an...

Join me for episode 5 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week I am thrilled to be joined by Tracey Sainsbury. An important topic in life that is starting a family, me and Tracey look into the difficulties and stigma often attached. Topics discussed include troubles with conception, IVF treatments, infertility and stress on a couple. We ask the question as to why the topic seems...

Join me for episode 4 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week I am delighted to be joined by Megan Fisher. Both me and Megan discuss the impact of mental health within university situations and the challenges that can become present when having an existing mental health condition. As well as this we discuss ways that universities can help and support students with their studies...

Join me for episode 3 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week I am joined by Gregory Weston. After surviving a life changing accident, gregory tells us about his life experiences with balancing his own mental health and coming to terms with what happened to him. We listen to an honest and open story of adapting to life with disability and his past. As always, thank you for list...

Join me for episode 2 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week I am joined by Jane Eastwood. As a chronic pain and trauma therapist Jane explains what happens when our brain processes pain and past traumas. Within the episode we also talk about the impacts that pain and chronic pain has on our mental health and wellbeing. As always, thank you for listening to this episode. Stay...

Welcome series 3! This series we continue to seek the great stories, expertise and advice from our fellow guests on all topics surrounding mental health. Join me for episode 1 of the third series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week I am delighted to be joined by Luke Kendall. As a domestic abuse consultant and trainer we talk to Luke about his experiences within his industry. We ask the questi...

Join me for the final episode for the second series of Tearoom Talks. This time it's just me! I look into a few topics and news items that have caught my attention recently in regard to its impacts and relevance to mental health. A recap for the series complete that involved various guests, topics and conversations that proved to be so important. I discuss how my own mental health is at the moment...

Join me for episode 10 of the second series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week I am delighted to be joined for the first time with two guests from The Eating Disorder Specialists - Rachael and Clare. We look into their personal backgrounds and creation of TEDS. Topics later discussed look into common disorders that are diagnosed, types of therapy available, why eating disorders can arise and...

Join me for episode 9 of the second series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week we are joined with Michal. An interesting backstory (as you will hear) shows her background to animal assisted therapy sessions. The use of therapy was presented to various different types of people from all ages. We talk about her experiences of serving time with the prison and justice system , people suffering fro...

Join me for episode 8 of the second series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week Oliver joins to me and we talk all things construction. Being an apprentice Oliver shares his recent experiences and feelings towards the industry. Of course we discuss mental health and the path that Oliver found himself going down. As always, thank you for listening to this episode. Stay in touch and keep up to da...

Join me for episode 7 of the second series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week Daniel Somers joins to me talk about the creation of MANUP? a mens mental health based charity after his own experiences. We look into the backstory of the creation, topics on male mental health, social impacts and what the future holds for MANUP?. As always, thank you for listening to this episode. Stay in touch an...

Join me for episode 6 of the second series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald joins to me talk about the brain, therapy methods and popular mental health misconceptions. We look into what effects trauma and past experiences have on our brain, what therapies are best used for certain types of trauma, the science behind our behaviour patterns and how we can improve our o...

Join me for episode 5 of the second series of the Tearoom Talks podcast! This week we go back into the construction industry to look at the topics that are so common to see such as alcoholism and drug abuse. I am joined with Anna Costello who works as specialist for mental health and substance misuse. We look into the questions surrounding this such as why they are common in construction, how can...

Join me for episode 4 of the second series of the Tearoom Talks podcast. This week I am joined with Mark - Charity organisation founder. Head In The Game is a sports charity organisation originally created for improving male mental health while playing football. This episode focuses on mental health within sports in a professional sense. We look into organised group sessions, the benefits of...

Join me for episode 3 of the second series of the Tearoom Talks podcast. This week I am joined with Nicola. Having been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder, Nicola explains to us the long road that awaited her when reaching diagnosis, how it felt, what emotion patterns she noticed within herself and life now. We also look into Marbles lost and found - an organisation created from these initial experie...

Join me for episode 2 of the second series of the Tearoom Talks podcast. This week I am joined with Jaclyn - a therapist and counsellor. We look into the topics of getting professional help, what professional therapy involves and perhaps knocking back some of the misconceptions of it. It was really great to get an insight from the people that offer their skills. services and knowledge to help...

Hello and welcome back for second series of the Tearoom Talks Podcast! I am so thrilled to be back and talking all things mental health to spread the much needed awareness and support. In our first episode we are joined with Michelle Leigh, founder of the Oli Leigh Trust - a suicide prevention charity offering education services, help with grants, annual events and continual support for topics aro...

Join me for the series 1 finale and episode 12 of the Tearoom Talks podcast. This week I am joined with Luke who works within the gambling and betting industry - A popular and sometimes controversial industry. We first discuss Luke's personal mental health battle and path which led him to depression, alcohol and addiction. Topics that we talk about evolve around what everyday life is like whe...