{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d2ef8089e9fc72f0476ec66/5f79b0d36f8c8f44629faf2f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mental health and the beauty of opening up with Bryony Gordon","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d2ef8089e9fc72f0476ec66/1601891191941-990ca78ce6cfb5c36780c9514f31055e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome back to a new series of Beauty from the Heart! I’m delighted to be back with journalist, author and mental health activist Bryony Gordon. She’s shared so much of her&nbsp;&nbsp;journey with her readers, from mental health challenges or alcohol addiction. And her openness, in turn, encourages other people to share their stories. I feel such a warmth from her because she is proud to simply be herself.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Today we’re talking all things mental health, how beauty can impact self-esteem, and generally reflecting on musings from her latest book, Glorious Rock Bottom. Just a note – there is some swearing in this episode.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you have been affected by any of the issues mentioned in this conversation, here are some helpful resources. </p><p>Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ </p><p>Mind, mental health: https://www.mind.org.uk </p><p><br></p><p>Here are a few of the things we discuss that you may want to take a look at…</p><p>Bryony’s Instagram page:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bryonygordon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/bryonygordon</a></p><p>Bryony’s podcast:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://art19.com/shows/mad-world/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/shows/mad-world/</a></p><p>Mental Health Mates:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk</a></p><p>Mental Health Mates on Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthmates\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthmates</a></p><p>Glorious Rock Bottom:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.waterstones.com/book/glorious-rock-bottom/bryony-gordon/9781472253750\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.waterstones.com/book/glorious-rock-bottom/bryony-gordon/9781472253750</a></p><p>Mad Girl:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.waterstones.com/book/mad-girl/bryony-gordon/9781472232090\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.waterstones.com/book/mad-girl/bryony-gordon/9781472232090</a></p><p>Limited edition Becca Under Eye Brightener:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/makeup/complexion/concealer/under-eye-brightening-corrector---limited-edition-MUK200028342.html?dwvar_MUK200028342_color=UK200028342\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/makeup/complexion/concealer/under-eye-brightening-corrector---limited-edition-MUK200028342.html?dwvar_MUK200028342_color=UK200028342</a></p><p>The Heart is a Lonely Hunter:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-heart-is-a-lonely-hunter/carson-mccullers/9780141185224\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-heart-is-a-lonely-hunter/carson-mccullers/9780141185224</a></p>","author_name":"Rose Gallagher"}