The Mental Health Shelf

Former newspaper editor and current charity network director Becky Brooks joins me in-studio to talk about a shelf which constructs a life of discoveries which help to clear and bring calmness to the mind. As part of this we discuss the likes of yoga, breathing techniques and appreciating the small details of the natural world. And being a qualified scuba diver. Podcast artwork - Lily Fossett Host...

Award-winning film producer Karen Newman joins me to discuss a selection of items which embrace personal relationships, development and growth in confidence. All this alongside mention of dogs, Knight Rider and people swearing at a car. Plus, Karen's latest feature film Love Without Walls - in UK cinemas from 9th June. You can find more information about Love Without Walls, alongside its upcoming...

Artist and illustrator (and creator of this podcast's artwork) Lily Fossett joins me to talk about a sensory shelf of items to help ease into calmness. As we cover topics such as dealing with stress and knowing when it's around the corner we talk about dividing up work and hobbies (particularly when you've managed to make work out of doing what you enjoy) and gradually bonding with a tentative cat...

Award-winning musician and DJ Jozette, also known as ASMRtist ASMR Shortbread, joins me to discuss a shelf which marks different stages of life with plenty of aesthetic. Throughout our conversation we cover learning to be happy spending time with yourself, the small items which act as reminders to smile and just how many years it takes to sound good on the violin. You can find Jozette in various p...

Seb Bailey joins me to discuss a Mental Health Shelf full of personal escape and comfort as he's climbed the radio ladder. Over the course of a conversation which took some unexpected turns we delve into taking time to acknowledge achievements, knowing when journeys and developments end, finding a quiet space away from the rest of the world and living on a boat. Seb can be found via his Twitter an...

In this first episode of The Mental Health Shelf Jamie Skinner sits down with Dom Chambers to discuss a life in radio and community media. Dom's life has been influenced by the arts - from D.H. Lawrence to Pink Floyd - and conversations had all around the world, adding influence to the items he places on his shelf and the various stories and tales which unfurl over the course of the podcast. Dom c...