On today's HEALING 101 episode, we're joined by Kate Moryoussef, a dedicated well-being coach and the host of the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast. Kate's mission is to help individuals, especially those with ADHD, find calm, balance, and validation. Kate shares her insights into the late diagnosis of ADHD in women, a topic of growing relevance. She explores the reasons behind this phenomenon, whether it's due to oversight or triggered by life changes like menopause. Kate also discusses the ...
Nov 16, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In this captivating episode, we are joined by Lalaletmeexplain, the host of the 'It's Not You, It's Them but it might be You' podcast. Lalaletmeexplain opens up about her journey as a single parent of a child with ADHD, shedding light on the intricate dance of organising two lives with unique needs. She courageously shares the challenges of living with ADHD, providing a raw and honest look at how this condition can profoundly impact relationships and daily tasks. As she delves into the multiface...
Nov 14, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 13
In this captivating HEALING 101 episode, we explore the world of mental health from a groundbreaking perspective. Our guest, Dr. Camilla Nord, Investigator Scientist at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit and author of "The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health," challenges conventional notions by proposing that mental health is driven entirely by biological mechanisms. We delve into the profound implications of this concept, discussing how it can reshape our understanding of m...
Nov 09, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 12
In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with the remarkable Skye Gyngell, a renowned chef, author, and inspirational figure who has weathered one of life's biggest storms - addiction. From her early struggles with addiction and mental health challenges to her triumphant rise in the culinary world, she has harnessed the power of self-discovery and has rebuilt her life. As a talented chef, Skye has left an indelible mark on the culinary landscape, with her acclaimed restaurants including...
Nov 07, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 11
On today’s HEALING 101, we have a remarkable guest who's here to demystify mindfulness and its transformative potential. Amy Polly, a mindfulness coach, joins us to reveal the truth about mindfulness. It's not just meditation; it's brain training—a versatile tool that can enhance various aspects of our lives. Today, we'll delve into the remarkable story of Amy's own healing journey and how mindfulness played a pivotal role in her transformation. We'll explore her unique insights and delve into t...
Nov 02, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In this thought-provoking episode of the Hurt to Healing podcast, I am joined by Sophie Dear, a remarkable yoga teacher and self-worth coach. Sophie's journey is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the profound healing that can emerge from the depths of adversity. Her story unfolds with a battle against insomnia and anxiety during her early twenties, a period that led her through the process of prescription medications. But it was a pivotal moment, hitting rock bottom both physic...
Oct 31, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In this Healing 101 episode, I have the honor of speaking to Wendy Robinson, the Head of Services for Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). Wendy's extensive experience in the field of mental health and her role at CALM have equipped her with a deep understanding of the pressing issue of suicide prevention. CALM is dedicated to helping individuals who are in the darkest depths of despair, feeling that suicide is their only escape. Wendy delves into the critical issue of rising suicide ...
Oct 26, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 8
In this emotionally charged episode, we sit down with Ben West, a passionate mental health advocate and campaigner who has faced unimaginable challenges following the tragic suicide of his beloved brother. Ben shares his heart-wrenching story, recounting the painful experience of giving his brother CPR in a desperate attempt to save his life. The trauma of that fateful day has left an indelible mark on Ben's life, yet his journey through grief and loss has also been a profound teacher. Through h...
Oct 24, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 7
On today’s Healing 101, I talk to Anna Donaghey, who candidly shares her personal journey of battling with alcohol addiction and the profound impact it had on her life. Anna's story is one of resilience and self-discovery as she recounts the relentless cycle of drinking, failed moderation attempts, and self-loathing that left her feeling trapped and exhausted. She reflects on the internal conflict that dominated her thoughts, stole her time, and drained her energy. . In today’s episode, Anna des...
Oct 19, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Today I am joined by Millie Gooch, the founder of the Sober Girl Society and one of the voices leading the sobriety movement in the UK. As a journalist, she has written for a range of publications, and her campaigning work has been featured everywhere from ELLE and Stylist to the BBC and Evening Standard. Millie is full of wisdom and her honesty about her own journey to sobriety is one I’m sure a lot of people will relate to. In today’s episode, we speak all about the moment she decided to stop ...
Oct 17, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this HEALING 101 episode, we explore the profound connection between body image and our inner selves. I am joined by Jessi Kneeland, a seasoned personal trainer and body image coach. Jessi challenges the common misconception that altering our physical appearance can magically solve our internal struggles. Instead, she delves into the heart of the matter, unveiling the deeper layers of body image issues that often transcend the physical realm. Drawing from her extensive experience, Jessi highl...
Oct 12, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Today, I am honoured to be joined by a remarkable guest who's on a mission to transform the way we perceive and address mental health. Danny Gray, the founder of JAAQ and War Paint for Men, has a story that resonates deeply with so many. His struggle with body dysmorphia, particularly regarding his ears and hair, began during his teenage years, casting a long shadow over his self-esteem and mental well-being. Today, Danny joins us to share his inspiring journey of resilience. He reveals how...
Oct 10, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 3
On today’s Healing 101, I am honoured to be speaking to Professor David John Nutt, an English neuropsychopharmacologist specialising in the research of drugs that affect the brain and conditions such as addiction, anxiety, and sleep. He is the chairman of Drug Science, a non-profit which he founded in 2010 to provide independent, evidence-based information on drugs. This was such a fascinating conversation and I’ve been desperate to speak to him for so long seeing as I’ve had my own experience w...
Oct 05, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Today, I am speaking to a truly inspiring guest whose journey through grief and healing has been nothing short of extraordinary. He's a father who faced the most profound loss a parent can endure, and he's here to share his remarkable story of resilience. Ben Goldsmith, author of the deeply touching book "God is an Octopus". Ben's world was shattered by the tragic loss of his beloved daughter, and in the depths of his grief, he found solace in an unexpected place – nature. Through his experience...
Oct 03, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 1
On today’s episode I am joined by podcaster, author, former Made in Chelsea cast member and a very old friend of mine, Caggie Dunlop. Caggie is well known for her podcast, Saturn Returns, which is designed to help listeners feel calm during times of transitions - particularly during our late twenties which is a time that often brings big periods of change and unrest in many aspects of our lives. Caggie has recently written a book inspired by her hugely popular podcast where she shares personal s...
Aug 29, 2023•49 min
On today’s Summer Special, I am joined by Dr Louise Newson, a GP and renowned Menopause Specialist, author, podcast host and the founder of the Balance app. Louise is passionate about improving education about the perimenopause and menopause and improving awareness of safe prescribing of HRT to healthcare professionals. Women are increasingly discussing the forgetfulness, anxiety and suicidal thoughts they have experience as their hormones change in midlife. It’s true that the link between menop...
Aug 22, 2023•39 min
On today’s Summer Special, we have a returning guest, Dr Katia Fredriksen and if you haven’t listened to her episode on ADHD and children then I highly recommend you do so. Dr Katia is a licensed clinical psychologist who specialises in pediatric neuropsychology. She evaluates clients ranging from preschool to university students with autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and emotional vulnerabilities. In this episode, we will be focusing...
Aug 15, 2023•40 min
On today’s summer special, I am joined by Dr. Anna Lembke, a Professor of psychiatry at Stanford Univeristy and the best-selling author of Drugdealer, MD and most recently Dopamine Nation. In Dopamine Nation , Dr. Anna Lembke explores the exciting new scientific discoveries that explain why the relentless pursuit of pleasure leads to pain. Most importantly, she tells readers how to find the delicate balance between the two. Today we speak about how we’re living in a time with unprecedented acces...
Aug 08, 2023•41 min
On today’s Summer Special, Dr Katia Fredriksen is a licensed clinical psychologist who specialises in pediatric neuropsychology. She evaluates clients ranging from preschool to university students with autism spectrum disorders, learning differences, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, and emotional vulnerabilities and provides families with a road map of how to support their children. In this episode, we will be focusing on ADHD in children, how it differs in boys and girls, how schools n...
Aug 01, 2023•34 min
On today’s Summer special, I am joined by Stefanie Michele, a Certified Coach, Occupational Therapist, Intuitive Eating Counsellor with a background in Human Development and Mental Health Psychology. Perhaps more importantly, she has first hand experience with recovery from 20+ years of body and food disorder. Her disordered eating began when she was a teenager and she then struggled with bulimia, binge-eating disorder and orthorexia well into her 30s. The binge-restrict cycle dominated her life...
Jul 25, 2023•40 min
Peter Tyrer is the Professor of Community Psychiatry in the Centre for Mental Health in the Division of Experimental Medicine. Much of his recent work has been focused around personality disorders. Personality disturbance is very common, not just in psychiatric practice, and this importance has been largely unrecognized as the knowledge around this particular disorder is very poor. Many people feel very strongly about the term personality disorder but it’s a term that is misunderstood by almost ...
Jul 18, 2023•39 min
On today’s summer special we are joined by Professor Fiona McNicholas, a Consultant in child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her clinical interests are eating disorders and I wanted to take the opportunity today to ask her about the differences between anorexia, bulimia and binge eating and particularly how this disorder impacts children and adolescence. Having suffered from an eating disorder which started when I was 12 years old, I’m always keen to learn more about how treatments are becoming ...
Jul 11, 2023•48 min
On today’s Summer Special, I am joined by Dr Ally Jaffee, a junior doctor and the co-founder of Nutritank. Ally is passionate about mental health and its intersection with nutrition and lifestyle which is why she is so keen to educate doctors about them. Ally co-founded a BBC award-winning Social Enterprise called Nutritank. Its mission is to promote greater nutrition and lifestyle medicine within healthcare training due to the staggering increase of chronic disease. Ally also believes strongly ...
Jul 04, 2023•36 min
On today’s Healing 101, I am joined by Clinical Director & CBT Therapist, Lee Grant, to talk all about men’s sexual health and its impact on mental health. For instance, men suffering from severe depression, the rate of erectile dysfunction may reach up to 90%. But despite the significance and higher incidence of sexual dysfunction in men, most individuals who suffer do not seek help because they are embarrassed. Sexual health definitely still remains taboo and reclaiming it as a fundam...
Jun 29, 2023•33 min
Today I am speaking to Shocka, a Grime artist who rose to prominence as part of the Tottenham trio, Marvell. Shocka has seen the real highs and extreme lows of show business, having seen sudden success and sudden failure, from performing to packed out arena tours alongside famous names such as Skepta to abruptly being dropped by his record company. Shocka has been brutally honest about the consequences on his mental health and struggled when everything came crashing down. He says that ‘the reaso...
Jun 27, 2023•41 min
On today’s HEALING 101, I am speaking to Dr Mario Juruena who received his PhD in Psychiatry at King’s College London and is a Consultant Psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley Trust and the lead consultant for the Maudsley Advanced Treatment Clinic for Recurrent and Resistant Depression and Bipolar. Bipolar disorder is a common, complex and costly mental health disorder, which sits at the heart of the practice of clinical psychiatry. Effective treatments have all been discovered serendipitou...
Jun 22, 2023•42 min
Today I am speaking to Rory Bremner, the famous British impressionist turned presenter, who made his name with his impersonation of Tony Blair which was so near the knuckle that the then Prime Minister actually asked him to write his speeches. However, beneath the facade, Rory has always struggled with his emotions and admits to suffering from big highs and lows. He was diagnosed with depression which hit him at unexpected moments and for many years, his ADHD and dyspraxia were ignored which in ...
Jun 20, 2023•46 min
On today's Healing 101 I am joined once again by Dr. Timothy Fong, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behaviour at UCLA. Dr. Fong specialises in addiction and today I am asking him about Cannabis Addiction. A staggering fourteen million people have used cannabis in the UK, making it the most popular illicit drug. While not everyone who uses cannabis will become addicted, 11% of users will develop a cannabis addiction, with that figure rising to 1...
Jun 15, 2023•20 min
Today, I'm speaking to chef and writer Alasdair Gill, the son of the well-known journalist AA Gill, about his own battle with addiction. Ali has spoken openly about how the words of his late father helped him to overcome his own addiction to drink and drugs. He explains how he hit rock bottom before finding the strength he needed to become sober two years ago with his father, Adrian, playing a crucial role in the breakthrough from Beyond the Grave. There were similarities between AA Gill’s perso...
Jun 13, 2023•40 min
On today’s HEALING 101, I am speaking to Rayyan Zafar - a Neuropsychopharmacologist at Imperial College Centre for Psychedelic research where he explores the neurobiology of drugs and addiction and how psychedelics may be used to treat individuals with mental health conditions. Rayyan also works as a research officer for Drug Science, conducting policy and scientific work in the area of drug policy and also appeared in a documentary looking at the impact of medical cannabis for children with epi...
Jun 08, 2023•41 min
