Hello! This week's episode is with DAN STEVENSON to discuss his new project LIFT! As well as the creative process and emotional themes of his debut LIFT release - 'There is Beauty in Everything', we discussed Dan's own mental health journey and how this has affected him as a touring musician, Bon Iver, running, mindfulness and how people and coincidences can end up effecting your life in monumental ways. Thanks Dan! Keep up with LIFT: Instagram: @_liftmusic LIFT on Facebook LIFT on Bandcamp...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 103
Hello! Welcome to episode 102 of MOOD SWINGS with this week's guest Sports Psychologist and Thai Boxer LENA KESSLER. Me and Lena sat down via Zoom and discussed her work as a Sports Psych, Muay Thai, eating disorders, Lena's experience of the condition RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport) and her recovery, surfing, Slipknot and a whole load more. This conversation turned out to be quite an emotional one, with darker topics touched on throughout so please bear in mind when listening. Thank...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 102
Hello! This week my guest is Muay Thai fighter RHONA WALKER! I spoke with Rhona during the netherzone between Christmas and New Year and we discussed how she got started in thai boxing, her initial apprehension to fighting, her experiences in Thailand, the importance of the positive mentality and support network at her home gym MMAG and the mental detriments and challenges that making weight can have on a fighter. This is a great chat about overcoming your own feelings around something and makin...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 101
Hello! This week's episode is with fellow podcaster LAURA JOHNSTON of the Just Like the Moon (we go through changes) podcast! In this episode we discuss Laura's struggles with bulimia and her recovery journey, Laura's dance project based on her mental health, isotonic drinks, podcasting, Laura's current endeavour of training to be a counsellor and much more mental health stuff! Laura on Instagram: @ljsprojects Laura's Website Just Like the Moon on Apple Podcasts Just Like the Moon on Spotify...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 99
Hello! This week my guest is journalist and thai boxer ELENA CRESCI. In this episode Elena tells me about her experiences working in newsrooms and how repeated exposure to violent videos online caused her to develop a form of PTSD and gives an insight into this effect both her work and personal life. As well as this we discuss her journey into Muay Thai and how this has aligned with her mental health. Thanks Elena! CW: this podcast contains conversation about suicide. Keep up with Elena: Twitter...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 98
Hello. Here's the second part of this years Christmas special and 2020 wrap up with my guests JOHN PHILIP and NATHAN HAGUE. In this second part we talk all about Christmas, the controversy around The Pogues 'Fairytale of New York', our favourite comfort blanket TV shows, Winnie the Pooh and speculate/give our hopes for 2021. Thanks guys. Merry Christmas! John on Instagram: john.s.philip Nathan on Instagram: utopiabodyarts Utopia Body Arts website...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 97
A week before Christmas I sat down with previous guests JOHN PHILIP and NATHAN HAGUE to ruminate over some of the events of 2020 and yap about Christmas. In this first part we discuss the effects of lockdown on the tattoo and piercing industry, Nath launching his business and new shop Utopia Body Arts during lockdown, Tiger King, the community of independent Aberdeen business and shark films. Enjoy! John on Instagram: john.s.philip Nathan on Instagram: utopiabodyarts Utopia Body Arts website...
Dec 23, 2020•59 min•Season 4Ep. 97
Welcome to episode 96 which has a festive theme as I welcome on ALEX of the band UNIFORM and STOOSHY to discuss their collaborative Christmas single 'Feels Like Christmas'. We discuss the writing and recording of the track, the making of the video, our favourite xmas songs, movies and drinks and a whole load more. Thanks guys! 'Feels Like Christmas' video 'Feels Like Christmas' on Spotify Uniform on Instagram: weareuniform Uniform on Facebook Uniform on Spotify Stooshy on Instagram: ohstooshy St...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 96
Hello. This week's guest is Muay Thai fighter, blogger and Fight Record contributor JODIE ROSE. Via Zoom, myself and Jodie discussed her time in Thailand, being forced to come home and how the Covid-19 pandemic has altered her plans for the year, how Muay Thai helped her social anxiety, the differences in shows in the UK and Thailand, her work for Muay Thai media outlet Fight Record, Lord of the Rings and much more! Thanks Jodie! Jodie on Instagram: _jodiexrose Jodie's Blog - 'Musings, Mental He...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 95
Hello! This week's guest is tattoo artist and certified sad boi JOHN PHILIP. As well as John's tattoo work which I have followed for a couple of years, his involvement with the mental health group MAN CHAT and a shared love of depressing music, made me keen to get him on for a chat! In this episode we discuss John's journey into tattooing and a bit about the industry, growing to love The Smiths, his time with MAN CHAT, Phoebe Bridgers, mental health and a load more. Cheers John! Keep up with Joh...
Dec 02, 2020•57 min•Season 5Ep. 94
Welcome to part 2 of this week's episode with BRIAN TOTTY. In this second part we go more in depth about some of Brian's fights, talk about his competitive training with Spencer Brown, ruminate on some of Brian's potential opponents and talk about Brian's mental approach to thai boxing and the benefits the sport can bring. It's a belter. Thanks Brian! Follow Brian on Instagram: btottyjnr
Nov 27, 2020•41 min•Season 5Ep. 93
Hello and welcome to the first two parter of this run! My guest this week is professional thai boxer BRIAN TOTTY. I spoke to Brian via Zoom one Sunday afternoon in the depths of the pandemic pandemonium and in this first part we discuss how Brian got into Muay Thai, weight cutting, One Championship, how falling out of love with the sport affected Brian and how changing gym helped him rediscover his passion for Muay Thai and much more. Thanks Brian. Part 2 to follow! Follow Brian on Instagram: bt...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 93
Hello and welcome back to MOOD SWINGS. Kicking off the new series is EIMEAR COONEY who is an anxiety coach based in Aberdeen, with over ten years experience working in mental health. We started talking off about expensive holiday's and music before discussing the current climate in terms of mental health, Eimear's new anxiety coaching venture EIMEAR COONEY COACHING and a whole load more. This was a great first chat back and I'm sure it'll be just as great a listen. Thanks Eimear! If you want to ...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 92
Hello! For this week's lockdown episode I am speaking to ROBBIE EUAN WILDGOOSE of REWlax SPORTS BODY MASSAGE. We discuss the impact that lockdown has had on REWlax as a business, the new clothing range they have launched, mental health in sports and why mental health awareness is part of the REWlax ethos, hope for the younger generation and more! Thanks Robbie! REWlax on Instagram: @rewlaxbsm REWLax on Facebook
Jun 02, 2020•48 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Hello. After a brief unplanned break, I am returning with the lockdown content and bringing you an interview all the way from Chiang Mai, Thailand, via Zoom with my good friend and muay thai fighter JUDY HUMBER. Judy headed to Thailand a few days before lockdown set in in the UK on a long planned journey to begin living and fighting in the home of the sport. In this episode we speak about the difficulties of getting to Thailand and settling there during the pandemic, the mental fortitude require...
May 26, 2020•50 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Hello! For this episode of MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION I was joined by poet LEYLA JOSEPHINE. Myself and Leyla were supposed to meet to record an episode but this was scuppered due to lockdown, so it was great to speak to her via Zoom. We discussed the recent release of Leyla's live album, how lockdown has affected our moods, being Scottish - and many different aspects of it, Wild Rose, yoga, the recent cover of Foo Fighters 'Times Like These' and much more! Leyla Josephine on Facebook Leyla Josephi...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Hello! In our tenth lockdown episode I spoke to musician (10AM/SLOWLIGHT/GRAVE MATTHEWS) BETH BLACK. In this chat I caught up with Beth about some of what's gone on since we spoke 2 years ago, her new solo project FLINCH, the US Office, yoga and a whole bunch more. This episode also features the song 'How did you do that?' from her second FLINCH EP as well as another musical treat. Thanks Beth! Flinch Flinch on Bandcamp Slowlight Slowlight on Facebook Instagram/Twitter: @helloslowlight Website +...
Apr 24, 2020•38 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Hello! In this episode I caught up with European muay thai champion SHANE O'NEILL. In this episode we discuss how things have changed in London since lockdown, hear about Shane's difficult journey to the European title, talk a little about the recent closed doors Cage Warrior's event and speculate about the return of sport, Shane's own podcast 'The Craic Epidemic' and a whole load more. I always love getting the chance to talk to Shane! Shane on Instagram: shaneonei The Craic Epidemic Podcast Th...
Apr 21, 2020•40 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Hello! We're still in lockdown and hear is episode 8 of our isolation efforts. This time my guest is HALINA RIFAI, founder and host of Podcart, a well established and highly rated music podcast hailing from Glasgow as well as fantastic advocate for mental health. In this episode we discuss social distancing, the online counselling service Halina has offered in lockdown, the Mental Health First Aid course, how current events have affected our own mental health and much more. Thanks Halina! Podcar...
Apr 14, 2020•36 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Hello! Episode 7 of MOOD SWINGS in Isolation is here and my guest is body piercer and tattoo artist NATHAN HAGUE. We discussed Nathan's new studio UTOPIA BODY ARTS, the challenges of opening a business during lockdown, UFC and combat sports, Anthony Bourdain as well as discussing some conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus! Thanks Nathan! Instagram: utopiabodyarts Facebook: www.facebook.com/utopiabodyart .com/...
Apr 13, 2020•49 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Hello! Welcome to the 6th isolation episode with poet and MOOD SWINGS favourite MOLLY MCLACHLAN. We cover everything from Peep Show to speaking about the current coronavirus pandemic and a whole load in between. There also a couple of 'apocalypse poems' from Molly in there too! Enjoy! Molly on Instagram: mollymidden Molly on Twitter: mollynotm0lly Molly on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mollymidden
Apr 10, 2020•48 min•Season 4Ep. 7
I speak to my old buddy DARYL RANKIN all about how isolation is going, how lockdown is kind of like a regression to childhood, speculate on what may happen with Scottish football and Daryl talks about his football team and the charity work they do and how they are staying motivated and in touch throughout lockdown. We also provide details of the 10k curry challenge. Thanks Daryl! www.facebook.com/glasgowontheball Daryl on Instagram: darylr123...
Apr 06, 2020•33 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Hello! It's the final podcast of the week from us and our guest is WBC European champion and one of the UK's top Muay Thai fighters SPENCER BROWN. I caught up with Spencer about his time in Bangkok, the decision to return to Scotland, the concussion issues he has experienced, his plans for the future as well as discussing current events with coronavirus. Thanks Spencer! Spencer on Instagram: spencer_yokkao
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this third lockdown episode conducted over Skype, I caught up with MICHAEL DART and talked about his work on Scottish football TV show 'A View from the Terrace', speculated on what may happen with football on a wider scale and discussed lockdown life and coronavirus. Thanks Michael! Michael on Instagram: dart40 AVFTT on Instagram: aviewfromtheterracegram
Apr 01, 2020•53 min
Hello. My second isolation podcast saw me speaking to NICOLA HARKINS of Body Kinect. We discussed the current goings on with Coronavirus, how we are finding lockdown and social distancing, red wine and share a laugh at interjections from Nicola's husband Colin. Thanks Nicola! Body Kinect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bodykinect Body Kinect on Instagram: body_kinect www.bodykinect.co.uk...
Mar 29, 2020•56 min
Hello! A very quick update where I forgot all the things I was supposed to say, quickly discuss what's going on in the world and review some of the mental health advice kicking about for how we all cope with Covid-19. Suggest any form of content you would like for me to get out. Send in audio clips. Talk to me about how your mental health is going during lockdown. Stay inside and take care x Get in touch at 365aberdeen@gmail.com or moodswingsabz on instagram/twitter....
Mar 25, 2020•20 min
Hello! Welcome to EPISODE 91 of MOOD SWINGS. This week my guest is local musician GAVIN BAXTER, who plays guitar and synth for Aberdeen band AUDIOKICKS. As well as discussing the band's plans for the coming year we talked about therapy, The Twilight Sad, sertraline, loss, life and much more. Gav on instagram: therogue87 Audiokicks on instagram: audiokicksband Audiokicks on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audiokicks Music: audiokicks.bandcamp.com Please note this podcast contains conversation on the t...
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 91
Hello! After six months off, we're back! In this episode I spoke to artist, poet, self defence instructor and the only female jiu jitsu black belt currently active in Scotland, ARIZONA MERCEDES BRODIE. In this episode we discuss jiu jitsu, meditation, talk therapy, forgiving yourself, 'Foxcatcher' and much more. I really enjoyed recording this episode and so happy to have such a great conversation to kick us back off. Arizona on Instagram: dangerzona Art insta: arizona_muscaria Arizona runs her ...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Hello. EPISODE 89 is with SARAH ANDERSON, who runs a body positivity and mental health awareness Instagram account highlighting her struggles with Crohn's disease. In this episode we discuss how it's not always easy to practise what you preach, living with a chronic illness, the Franco brothers, mental health, the Lazy River, emo music and I tell a horrific poop story. Thanks Sarah! Keep up with Sarah: Instagram: sayjaya
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Welcome to part 2 of this week's episode with STEPHEN MEIKLE and PETE SCOTT. In this second part we talk more about muay thai before Stevie tells us about the benefits he has reaped from training and about some of his most memorable fights from Thailand. There is also a through amount of tipsy piss taking throughout. Enjoy! Keep up with the guys: Stephen on Instagram: stephenmeikle1 Pete on Instagram: hurricanepedro
Jul 04, 2019•50 min•Season 3Ep. 88
