Claire

The Reluctant Parent

Health EN ↓ 60 episodes

After living with severe mental health problems most of my adult life, I find myself a Mother. Let's figure this all out together. Here, I will talk about my experiences with various mental health disorders and illnesses, how I cope every day and how I've experienced depression etc. with mile stones and other people. This includes therapy, medication, exercise, marriage, unhealthy relationships, and many more. Welcome to Exercising Depression.

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Claire

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Health

Latest episode

Mar 7, 2024

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Episodes

10. Thoughts on Death & Gym Update 13.09.2019

Welcome back to Exercising Depression. I've used this episode as an opportunity to work through and vocalise my thoughts on a recent death. I also have a new PT which  touch on too.

9. Started Therapy & New Equipment 02.09.2019

Welcome back to Exercising Depression! *NOTE* Please bear with me on the sound quality; I have new equipment that I'm still getting to grips with so my apologies for the sound quality! This episode I talk about my starting a new therapy: EMDR, which is one I have never experienced before and am very nervous about. I also tlak about recent interviews I've done and what is coming up in regards to th...

8. Endings, Beginnings & Holiday! 09.08.2019

Hi guys! Welcome back to the Exersicing Depression Podcast. I've just come back from being away camping with my dear husband for our wedding anniversary but now I'm back! This episode I tell you a little about our trip, but also talk about the ending of one great thing, the beginnings of other steps in my mental health & fitness journey and how I'm dealing with the feeling of being strong. Please...

7. Antidepressants & Me 24.07.2019

Hey guys! Welcome back to Exercising Depression! Today I will be sharing my experiences with antidepressants. I have only been medicated (and not ashamed!) for a couple of years and in that time have had numerous experiences with them. Both good and bad. So join me today in the next episode of the Exercising Depression Podcast! Contact me! email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmaill.com Instagram: @...

6. Depression & Podcasting: my conversation with Jamoalki 14.07.2019

Welcome back to Exercising Depression. This episode I have a conversation with my very dear friend JP from Depressed Not Dead Podcast - the podcast that brought me his treasured friendship and inspired me to start Exercising Depression! this episode I have a conversation with my very dear friend JP from Depressed Not Dead Podcast - the podcast that brought me his treasured friendship and inspired...

5. Etika & Suicidal Thoughts 25.06.2019

So I recorded my thoughts and heartbreak to encourage those out there who are battling similar thoughts and who are in need of encouragement to ask for help. Today I was also in a very dark place, having intrusive thoughts and extremely low mood; my thoughts drifted to suicide and self harm regularly throughout the day. So I recorded my thoughts and heartbreak to encourage those out there who are...

4. My History part 2 - High School 22.06.2019

Content Warning: discussion of body image, relationships, high school & depression. Welcome back to Exercising Depression Podcast! We're carrying on with the look into who I am, where I have come from with part 2 of "My History". This episode I describe my time at High School as well as my first relationship. Again, my apologies if it is a little dull; looking into my history paves the way for my...

3. My History part 1 15.06.2019

Welcome to episode 3 of Exercising Depression. This episode is the first instalment of my history; my upbringing and childhood. I regret this may be a little dull, but it is the precursor to part 2 which will delve a little more into darker territories; my years at High School & College where I had my first real exoeriences with mental illness. This episode is a little more light hearted and sets...

2. Exercising and Depression 08.06.2019

Welcome back to episode 2 of Exercising Depression. Content Warning: weight, exercise, eating disorders, disordered eating, calorie counting, weight loss, body image and food. A little change to the schedule, this will be a look into how I use exercise as a tool to cope in small ways with Depression and Body Image Issues. The warning signs I have to look out for with a history of Eating Disorders...

1. An Introduction 04.06.2019

The first episode of Exercising Depression! In this episode we introduce not only the podcast but the Host as well...me, Claire! I'll outline the podcast content, a little info on me and the hopes for the future of the podcast. Talk to me! Find the Exercising Depression group on Facebook - @exercisingdepressionpodcast (or search Exercising Depression Podcast Email me - exercisingdepressionpodcast@...

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