That's Mental Mate

Episode 22 - Secure The Insecure

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:00:44 GMT

Johnny Seifert from Secure The Insecure joins us this week. Secure The Insecure is a celebrity mental health podcast where Johnny interviews stars from all walks of reality, such as Love Island, Big Brother and even The Traitors.

Johnny speaks to me about obtaining important exclusives, how it's good to hear celebs speak their truth about childhood traumas and how he wouldn't be comfortable to turn the mic around on himself.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 21 - Bags for Strife

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:00:45 GMT

Angela Allen from Bags for Strife joins That's Mental Mate this week. The charity was set up and is run by bereaved who have lost someone they love to suicide.

We talk about why the charity was set up and what they do to help people who need it most.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 20 - Hester Glenn

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:15:36 GMT

I'm joined this week by Hester Glenn. Camp Jacko is infamous in the city of Derry for being the hub where people met to help look for Hester's son, Jack, when he entered the River Foyle in February 2017. Somewhere he would stay for 8 weeks due to the cold weather and his body being physically stuck underwater.

Hester is a bubbly character who has had to fight her demons from losing her son all those years ago. She talks about those horrific 8 weeks when she just wanted him to come home, as well as how support groups helped her deal with her grief.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 19 - Libbi Mcilwaine

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:48 GMT

I'm joined this week by old colleague and friend Libbi Mcilwaine who talks exclusively to That's Mental Mate about dark times in her life and how she is thankful she never went forward with her dark thoughts.

She talks about her 'thank God' moments, no matter how small they may be, and how she's always available if anyone needs to talk.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 18 - Zoe Dilworth

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:00:03 GMT

This week Zoe Dilworth joins That's Mental Mate to talk about how she projects her mental health into her art pieces, including her struggles with borderline personality disorder, depression and psychosis.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 17 - Claude's Cafe, Men's Drop In

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 06:00:19 GMT

The lads at Claude's Cafe Men's Drop In joined That's Mental Mate this week for a great chat.

Declan Moore, who manages the space, and Thomas Campbell, a recovering addict who originally came up with the idea, joined forces to make a safe space in Derry City where men can go.

They've built the meetings from the ground up and are very proud of their accomplishments. They talk exclusively about the idea behind it, how it helps their men and the severe lack of funding for mental health in the city.

The lads meet weekly from 4pm to 6pm in Claude's Cafe on Shipquay Street in Derry.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 16 - Tom Forbes

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 06:00:29 GMT

Tom Forbes joins That's Mental Mate this week to talk about studying psychotherapy, and how he wants to implement his own mental health struggles, as well as his autism diagnosis, into his training to make his patients and clients more comfortable. He also talks about his experiences, both pre and post pandemic, with his health anxiety.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 15 - Luke McGibbon

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 06:00:53 GMT

Welcome back to That's Mental Mate and #MentalMateMondays - we are back after a short hiatus over the Christmas and New Year period. And we're back with a bang!

Local comic Luke McGibbon kicks off the first episode of 2024. As well as being a rising comic in Northern Ireland, he is also a trained therapist and works on a suicide helpline. He gives a refreshing look into the 'behind-the-scenes' from the other side of the chez lounge.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 14 - Bonus Christmas Episode: Bradd Chambers

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:48 GMT

Welcome to That's Mental Mate's Bonus Christmas episode!

First off - thank you all so much to everyone who has listened, and to my amazing guests for making this podcast possible. This will be the last episode of 2023, and we'll be back in the new year well rested with a new round of guests.

I kept changing my mind on whether or not to record this episode. I thought 'who would care' and it would sit at 0 views and be an embarrassment compared to all the brave people who have came on before... But if they can do it... I surely can too, right?

In this bumper and bonus episode, I come around to the other side of the mic and interview... Me!

I've mentioned before about my struggles, and have brought in points in other episodes, but still the thought of staring at a wall and talking to myself for an hour was quite daunting. However, I found it quite emotive to actually say some of the stuff out loud and take the long trip down memory lane. In this episode, I talk about being physically assaulted, having abandonment issues and PTSD, and a particularly hard time where I contemplated actually ending it all.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 13 - Josephine Mcateer

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:00:38 GMT

WARNING: There are discussions in this podcast that some listeners may find distressing.

This week's guest has had some serious struggles in her life. Between her father being murdered during the conflict in Northern Ireland, to losing two of her sons. One, sadly, to suicide.

Josephine Mcateer started her own charity to help those experiencing grief and mental health problems, which ran for 14 years until lack of funding and volunteers unfortunately drove them to close. Something she is still choked up about to this day.

We have a raw conversation where you can hear the pain in her voice as she talks about her son, the lack of funding for mental health services and gives advice to anyone else in her position.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 12 - Stephen Edger

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:00:17 GMT

This week's guest, Amazon best-selling author Stephen Edger, is currently awaiting a medical diagnosis for autism, but talks about the stigmas surrounding it, disproving the old wives' tail that it's a mental health issue or problem, and discloses his own struggles with anxiety, especially in a thoroughly competitive field of work.

(Or two nerdy authors getting their kicks out of talking about books - neither descriptions are wrong!)

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 11 - The Man Hug Podcast

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:00:15 GMT

Mental health nurse, senior lecturer in mental health and co-host of The Man Hug Podcast, Dean McShane, joins us this week for our podcast collab debut.

The lads over at The Man Hug are doing an incredible job speaking to brave men who are willing to tell their incredible stories to meet the theme every episode, as well as signpost listeners to much needed help. Please check them out and give them some well needed and deserved support.

Dean talks with That's Mental Mate this week about how he has helped vulnerable young males, his experiences with men on his own podcast and gives some behind the scenes advice from a trained professional.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 10 - Olli Bam Francis

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:43 GMT

That's Mental Mate is now in double digits! Episode 10 - and what better way to celebrate than to get a really interesting guest involved.

This week, Olli Bam Francis delves deep into their/his mental health issues brought on by growing up with little to no representation in films and TV, before establishing they are Trans Non-Binary, getting top surgery to feel more secure within themselves, as well as with partners, and how the recent prejudice against members of the LGBTQ+ community, and Trans in particular, is affecting their life.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 9 - Emily Parnell

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:00:09 GMT

WARNING: There are discussions in this podcast that some listeners may find distressing.

Talking openly this week about her experiences of living with bipolar disorder, Emily Parnell also discusses her difficulties with bulimia, grief and sexual assault, as well as struggles with alcohol abuse to overcome these demons.

A brave and honest episode with a guest who admits themselves that they've had a rough time of it, but wouldn't wish to swap her life with anyone else.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 8 - Rachel Frazer

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:00:41 GMT

Rachel Frazer opens up this week about suffering with postnatal depression, grief and being diagnosed with a life-changing illness, all within a few months of each other.

As well as her personal life, she also discusses her studies, becoming a teacher and what is being implemented in schools for children to grow up and understand their emotions and improve their mental health journey in positive ways.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 7 - Anthony Hutton

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 06:00:12 GMT

This week's guest won Big Brother 18 years ago when the show was at its peak. Anthony Hutton allowed himself to get carried away with all things 'celebrity,' getting paid thousands of pounds for exclusive interviews, being a household name and seeing his face on the front page of every magazine and newspaper.

However, he quickly realised that as high as the fame was, the fall was just as severe. Left without work and a decreasing bank balance, he found himself embarrassed and ashamed to return to everyday life. So much so that he had suicidal thoughts.

Thankfully, he started his own hairdressing business, met his wife as a client and is now a men's mental health advocate, as well as a dad.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-...

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addictio...

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe and leave a review.

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Episode 6 - Tasha Barron

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:00:42 GMT

WARNING: There are discussions in this podcast that some listeners may find distressing.

Growing up in a turbulent household stunted this week's guest's mental progression, resulting in Tasha Barron attempting to take her own life at an age as young as 11-years-old. She has since grown up to research what has made her the way she is today, and now has a degree in Psychology and works in a similar sector, helping children going through similar situations as she did.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 5 - Richard Moore

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:08 GMT

When he was just 10-years-old, Richard Moore was shot in the face and blinded by a rubber bullet during the conflict in Northern Ireland. However, he hasn't let blindness stop him from doing anything he has set out to do. Not only does he tell an extraordinary story of coping with his blindness and using his story to help others, he also met, forgave and befriended the same soldier who blinded him all those years ago.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 4 - James Goan

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:00:22 GMT

WARNING: This week we talk about discussions other listeners may find distressing.

This week, James Goan talks to That's Mental Mate about his struggles with his mental health, grief and how he even made an attempt to end his own life.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 3 - Mikayla Holly

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:00:52 GMT

WARNING: There are discussions in this podcast that some listeners may find distressing.

This week Mikayla Holly talks to That's Mental Mate about sexual assault, self-harm, being sectioned in a mental health hospital and living with PTSD, anxiety and, more recently, borderline personality disorder.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 2 - Ryan Byrne

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:21 GMT

As part of a final year project at university, Ryan Byrne and his classmates set up a theatre company targeting the stigma of mental health, especially in men. He went on to use these gained skills to further enhance his career in drama, as well as to try and understand the murky waters of the subject in an entertainment output.

If you're struggling with anything mentioned in this podcast, and are looking for support, help can be found here:

Alcohol Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

Calm:

www.thecalmzone.net

Drug Support:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/

National Suicide Prevention:

https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Samaritans:

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Episode 1 - Jordan O'Keefe

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:00:38 GMT

Our first guest, Jordan O'Keefe, shot to fame over ten years ago when he became a Britain's Got Talent finalist. But being well known is not all it's cracked up to be. Jordan talks exclusively to That's Mental Mate about how following his stint on our screens, that's when he noticed his mental health starting to deteriorate. The new-found fame and highs of being in the public eye, in a country as small as Northern Ireland especially, brought on his struggles with alcohol. Thankfully, he's in a better place now, with the kids being the light at the end of his tunnel.

If you're struggling with alcohol and looking for support, help can be found here:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

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Episode 0.5: An Introduction to That's Mental Mate

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:00:51 GMT

An introduction to That's Mental Mate - getting behind the brains (or lack of).

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