Secure The Insecure

Actor, Presenter and West End star Darren Day joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast this week.This episode contains themes of drug and alcohol abuse.Darren opens up about his sense of belonging to “I’m Claustrophobic Darren” and the mental health implications of being on Celebrity Big Brother 2016. Plus, Darren opens up about the label of him being a love rat in the 90s and how he reflects on that title now. Finally, Darren opens up about his complex relationship with his father where he always felt the need to seek validation from him growing up.If you need more advice on alcohol abuse visit www.talktofrank.comFor tickets to Million Dollar Quartet Musical visit: www.milliondollarmusical.com/Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on YouTube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you follow and rate where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92

BBC Radio2 Rev Kate Bottley joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure Podcast.Kate opens up about growing up in a working-class Sheffield family where money worries shaped her early life and mental health. She reflects on finding her faith as a teenager, navigating the pressure of being the nation's face of religion and why her sense of purpose comes from a higher power. Kate also discusses the emotional power of personalised funerals and why we need to talk more openly about death and grief. Plus, she shares the insights of being asked for selfies at funerals.For more information on Society Of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors visit: https://saif.org.uk/find-a-member/Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you click the follow button and leave a review so you never miss an episode of Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92

*Warning you might here a bit of background noise during the interview that we apologise for Singer Parson James joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast this week.Parson opens up about growing up biracial in the conservative American South, navigating a complex family environment split between white relatives with Confederate flags and his black heritage. He speaks candidly on the loss of identity and self-worth caused by a toxic relationship during the peak of his career, coping with profound loss and grief after losing friends from the age of eight and his ongoing journey through therapy, present-moment awareness and self-acceptance.Parson James single, Love Right Here, is out to stream nowIf you need support visit www.samaritans.org.uk or call them on 116 123Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92

Love Island 2025 star Jamie Rhodes joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast this week.Jamie reflects on a year on from reaching third place in the villa, Jamie reflects on his complete mental health journey. He opens up about growing up mixed-race in Barking, navigating feelings of isolation and putting on personas just to fit in. Jamie also shares the unedited truth about life after reality TV—from handling media noise and split-ups to losing routine and managing online overwhelm. Finally, he breaks down critical myths around prostate health and why early testing saves lives.If you are affected by any issues discussed in this episode, support is available via Samaritans at www.samaritans.org.uk or by calling 116 123.Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92

British supermodel Olivia Arben joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure this week.Olivia reflects on looking behind the glossy magazine covers and discusses life in front of the lens. Olivia opens up about going to boarding school, dealing with sudden loss at age sixteen when her father passed away from a heart attack and how she navigated grief while building an international modelling career. For more information on Vanilla Bombshell, visit www.floweringpharmacy.com.Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92

BBC Asian Network Breakfast presenter Nikita Kanda joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure this week.Nikita opens up about her journey to national radio, growing up in a single-parent household within a high-pressure environment, overcoming academic setbacks, and navigating taboos in the British Asian community. She also reflects on handling the pressure of media representation and what it meant to step onto the Strictly dancefloor.If you are affected by any of the domestic abuse issues discussed in this episode, please visit refuge.org.uk or call 0808 2000 247.Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92

Breathwork coach, somatic healing expert, author and host of the Dysfunctional podcast, Josh Connolly joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast this week.Josh opens up about growing up in a violent home affected by domestic abuse and alcohol addiction, his early struggles with passive suicidal thoughts as a child and navigating his own battle with addiction and mental health as a father of six. To donate to Josh’s marathon visit www.nacoa.org.uk If you or someone you know is affected by alcohol use or parental drinking, visit Talk to Frank If you are struggling with your mental health or experiencing suicidal thoughts, contact Samaritans free anytime on 116 123 or visit Samaritans.org.uk Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92

Singer Jamaal Shurland who found fame as part of Rak-Su who won the X Factor in 2017 joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure podcast this week.From eavesdropping on a conversation about manifestation in a café to diving deep into the realities of post-show isolation, Jamaal opens up about the sudden transition from the 24/7 X Factor bubble back to normal life. He shares the terrifying 10-month period where a vocal cord polyp threatened his ability to sing, the impact of moving from Barbados to the UK as a teenager and why he is now publishing five children's books to preserve cultural heritage for the next generation. Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92