Tearoom Talks

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 and look into some of the information that has been important to learn about this series. Thank you so much to all who have listened this series, your support and understanding of the passion and topic showcases your amazing personalities. What is in store for the next series?

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 what misconceptions there sometimes can surround the topic.As always, thank you for listening to this episode. Stay in touch and keep up to date via our social media pages.Episode LinksThe Eating Disorder Specialists https://edspecialists.co.uk/NHS Eating disordershttps://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/overview/

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 from PTSD and life now.As always, thank you for listening to this episode. Stay in touch and keep up to date via our social media pages.Episode LinksEcotherapy https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/talking-therapy-and-counselling/ecotherapy/Benefits of being active https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/

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 date via our social media pages.Episode LinksLighthouse Club - Construction Charity https://www.lighthouseclub.org/Help - Signposting https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/urgent-support/

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 and keep up to date via our social media pages.Episode LinksMANUP?https://www.manup.how/Mind - Report of male mental healthhttps://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-policy-work/reports-and-guides/get-it-off-your-chest-a-report-on-men-s-mental-health/

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 own understanding of our minds. As always, thank you for listening to this episode. Stay in touch and keep up to date via our social media pages.Episode LinksDr Fitzgerald Published Works https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Dr-Stephanie-Fitzgerald/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ADr+Stephanie+FitzgeraldWhat is EMDR?https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/types-of-therapy/eye-movement-desensitisation-and-reprocessing-emdr/#:~:text=EMDR%20(Eye%20Movement%20Desensitisation%20and,a%20specific%20and%20structured%20format.What is CBT?https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt/overview/