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No Really, I’m Fine

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Welcome to No Really, I'm Fine. A mental health podcast which sheds a light on peoples' daily struggle with mental health and telling the world you're not alone.We're returning for a limited series during the Coronavirus pandemic to provide you help and support during the crisis.We be make mental health the conversation. We want to hear about you, break the stigma, we want to share and listen.Journalists Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally and Michael Pearson host the podcast and they'll guide you through a variety of topics on mental health and wellbeing.Make sure you follow us on Twitter at @ImFinePodcast_ and if you want to share your story email podcasts@reachplc.com
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Episodes

'Mind Over Money', a Brand New Podcast from NRIF!

Thanks for checking out the trailer for our new show 'Mind Over Money! We teamed up with NatWest to bring you a podcast that aims to tackle the issue of Financial Wellbeing. Brought to you by the creators of 'No Really, I'm Fine' and hosted by Gemma Sherlock! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 08, 20202 min

Denise Welch talks about life with her 'unwelcome visitor'

This week, Gemma talks to Denise Welch about Mental health, postnatal depression, alcoholism and her new book 'The unwelcome visitor'. Denise opens up about her life, spending 20 years struggling to get a diagnoses, life with a family in the entertainment industry, and of course life in lockdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 202043 min

Bessie Turner on Mental Health and being a Musician

This week Matt (Producer) stands in and talks to Bessie Turner. Bessie is a musician and has been incredibly open about her mental health. They talk about music, growing up, loss, and medication, and how they are all linked together in some way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 202048 min

Pregnancy and me (Kate Lynch)

Kate Lynch, a former host of the No Really, I’m Fine podcast catches up with Gemma on what she’s been up to since she took a break from the show. The new mum explains to us how she felt during pregnancy, the impact it had on her mental health and how she is coping now with her newborn son Billy as they adjust to lockdown life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 202031 min

Rachel Pearson talks about Life with Emetophobia

In today's episode, Gemma talks to Rachel Pearson about Emetophobia, the fear of vomiting. Rachel tells us about how extreme this illness from childhood trauma, not being able to sleeping in her own bed to her ongoing journey through treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 09, 202047 min

Comedian and actress Lindzi Germain on how she's laughed her way through the lockdown

If you live anywhere near Merseyside you'll know the name Lindzi Germain, the hilarious actress and comedian has been entertaining crowds across the country for decades and is a Mersey Icon.During lockdown, she's been entertaining hundreds of thousands of people on social media with her online lockdown series across various groups on Facebook.She tells us how laughing has been key to staying positive during the lockdown and also talks about how she's been staying body positive during this unique...

Jun 02, 202037 min

Hope from the Front Line: Key workers share their thoughts on their time during lockdown

This special episode entitled ‘Hope from the Frontline’ which features clips from seven keyworkers coving A&E, Home Care, Criminal Justice, Charity & Supermarket settings. For the second time we are teaming up with the guys over at Mental Podcast so thank you once again for this.The guests share how their world has changed during the pandemic, mental health impacts and how they are finding hope to keep going. It’s set to be an incredibly impactful and uplifting episode that I’m confident...

May 26, 202054 min

No Really I'm Fine and Mental Podcast for Mental Health Awareness Week

This week we're joined by Bobby Bobby Temps host of the award-winning podcast Mental.We come together to discuss mental health podcasting, his dealings with anorexia and eating disorders, and Mental Health Awareness Week's Kindness theme. Join 195,000 others in Bobby's petition for Mental Health Education: bit.ly/MentalPetitionYou can also contact us on podcasts@reachplc.com to chat to us about podcasting in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 202035 min

What does kindness mean to you?

In this special Mental health awareness week episode, we've compiled a montage of our past guests to explain what kindness means to them and what messages of hope they would want to give to others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 202014 min

Be kind and #keepthecoversationrolling with PAPYRUS

This is the first in our series of special episodes this week to mark mental health awareness week. Host Gemma chats with Alica Ewington from the mental health charity, PAPYRUS. Find out about their #keeptheconversationrolling campaign and the brilliant work they do to help the prevention of suicide among young people. Kindness and hope are feelings that should be felt, we hope you can take away these emotions from our series of episodes this week. Be kind to yourselves. Learn more about your ad...

May 19, 202018 min

BodyPosiPanda star Megan Crabbe and Alice Dunbar speak out on body positivity during the lockdown

Best-selling author and social media phenomenon Megan Crabbe AKA BodyPosiPanda and body image campaigner Alice Dunbar speak to Michael Pearson about staying body positive during the lockdown.Specifically for this week’s episode, we’ve teamed up with Beat the UK’s eating disorder charity which has an online support group called The Sanctuary, which is open every day and is a safe space to share concerns or struggles relating to lockdown and the pandemic. For support, you’re best to head to their ...

May 12, 202059 min

A doctor with coronavirus speaks out and BBC's Dr Radha on coping in lockdown

This bank holiday bonus episode features two interviews with two doctors to talk about live in lockdown.Host Michael Pearson speaks Dr Kishan Bodalia, a front-line doctor in Birmingham who tested positive for COV-ID 19 a few weeks ago and talks about how he's been coping living with the virus.Then Gemma Sherlock speaks to doctor and BBC Life Hacks podcast host Dr Rahda who shares a series of brilliant ways to stay positive during the lockdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

May 08, 20201 hr 4 min

Giles Paley-Phillips: Grief, the NHS and me

Award-winning author Giles-Paley Phillips speaks to Gemma about his fundraising challenge for the NHS in which a full marathon around his house has raised more than £6,000. The co-host of Blank Podcast also talks candidly about losing his mum and how grief has shaped his life. Listen for his tips on kindness and more during lockdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 05, 202032 min

Surviving Covid-19 as a single parent

In this week's episode Gemma speaks to guest, Jamie Walker (who appeared on the podcast in series one) who talks about his experiences of being a single Dad during lockdown, football and how his mental health has been affected during the coronavirus crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 202051 min

From the front line: A nurse tells how she keeps positive during the Coronavirus pandemic

This week we hear from a nurse and part time police officer on the front line fighting the Coronavirus pandemic.Louise speaks to Gemma about being separated from her family and how she is coping with being parted from them during the pandemic as well as trying to stay positive during the pandemic. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 202036 min

Emma Carrington of 'Rethink' discusses mental health and Covid-19

Gemma speaks with Emma Carrington from Rethink.org about the impact of Coronavirus and Covid-19 on mental health, along with a few insights to the temporary changes in Mental Health Legislation and some advice on how to support your mental health during Lockdown. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 202029 min

Dr Ravi Jayaram gives help to parents during Coronavirus pandemic

Gemma speaks to Dr Ravi Dr Jayaram who is a consultant paediatrician at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Dr Jayaram gives parents some advice on caring for your children during this difficult time along with his own personal experiences on the ward caring for patients during this pandemic For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 202035 min

Mind talk Corona virus and how to stay positive

Gemma and Matt (producer) talk about this three part special series, and what the No Really, I'm Fine team are doing during these difficult time. Gemma then talks to Rosie Weatherly from 'Mind' about Coronavirus, and how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during this pandemic.https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/ For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 202023 min

Gemma Sherlock opens up on her battles with suicide, anxiety and depression and how she has tackled her mental health setbacks

As we come to a close for series two of No Really, I'm Fine. Host Gemma Sherlock opens up about her battle with anxiety, depression and how she tried to take her life before being stopped by her dad.This really honest and inspiring talk, Gemma talks about how she's dealt with anxiety growing-up, abusive relationships and watching her mother battle cancer in the last six months.This is the final episode of series 2 but we will be returning on Mental Health Awareness Week later in the year.Email u...

Feb 11, 202042 min

Michael Pearson opens up on his mental health demons and how he tackled them head-on instead of hiding them away

As we come to the end of series 2 of No Really, I'm Fine, we've decided to tell our own stories.This week co-host Michael talks about how he's dealt with his mental health demons after a car incident when he was 17.Michael spiraled into a deep depression and has struggled with his anxiety since. He tried to block out his anxiety through university but realised the only way he could deal with his demons was to take them straight on.This episode was hosted by Gemma Sherlock and Michael Pearson.The...

Feb 04, 202048 min

Welsh Star explains what it's really like to be 'sectioned'

What does it really mean to be sectioned under the mental health act? How does it affect your life? Today, host Gemma Sherlock finds out that as she speaks to one woman who has spent ten years of her life under section. The former mental health patient talks about her life and her battles with border personality disorder. But most importantly she discusses the true meaning of "to be sectioned" in a bid to tackle stigma around mental health hospitals. Our guest does not wish to be named and we ha...

Jan 28, 202047 min

Izzy Judd on Mindfulness for Mums, How she coped after she had a miscarriage and how she copes with anxiety

This week we have Sunday Times Best-selling author Izzy Judd to talk about mindfulness, anxiety and how she coped after she had a miscarriage.The violinist and social media influencer speaks bravely about her struggles with IVF and having a miscarriage.She also talks about her new book Mindfulness for Mums is also out now and available at all good book stores and in audiobook form.Produced and hosted by Michael Pearson. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn m...

Jan 21, 202042 min

Menopause and Mental Health: Debunking myths and making sure you're not doing it alone

This week Michael Pearson is joined by Susan Lee and Dawn Collinson talk about their brand new podcast Menopod.They talk everything from handling hot flushes to dealing with physical with your body and what that means for your mental health, one large gin at a time!you can listen to Menopod on all podcasting apps including Entale, a new immersive podcasting app. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 202035 min

New Year Special: What are you hoping for in 2020?

In this episode we take a look at 2019 on mental health and people's views on in 2020. Answering three important questions going in to the new year: - What are you hoping for in 2020? - What can you do for your mental health in 2020? - What are your thoughts on the statement of ‘new year, new you’, heading into 2020?Happy new year to you all! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 07, 202019 min

Freddie Cocker talks about bullying and his ambition to help others

In this episode Gemma talks to Freddie Cocker about his experiences with being bullied and the issues he came up against as a result. Freddie set up 'Vent' a place where people can go to get support with their mental health and share their experiences. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 201923 min

Christmas Day special episode: Loneliness and isolation - How can we tackle it together?

For a special Christmas Day episode, we'll be heading inside a non-for-profit community interest group that's tackling loneliness and isolation. We'll also be speaking to the Campaign to End Loneliness and how they're working to help signpost with mental health conditions to the right sources to deal with loneliness and mental health care.We also wanted to thank everyone for listening to the podcast during 2019. We’ve been overwhelmed that hundreds of thousands of you have been listening to our ...

Dec 25, 201932 min

"Electric shock therapy and psychiatric meds fail my dad, so I decided to save him myself" - Matt Janes on Saving Dad

Author of Saving Dad, Matt Janes tells Gemma and Michael his life story about mental health, purpose, hope & redemption.He was 3 years old when he first witnessed the devastating effects of dad's depression. 43 years later, after electric shock therapy and psychiatric meds continued to fail him, Matt pursued alternative answers to help save his dad.You can find more information about all the things discussed in the podcast at savingdad.co.uk For information regarding your data privacy, visit...

Dec 17, 201956 min

What it's really like working in a secure mental health hospital

Welcome to this week's episode of No Really, I'm Fine. In this podcast I travelled to London to meet John Waldron, a mental health nurse who works at St Andrew's Care. St Andrew's Care is a mental health charity, who provide specialist care for those who have severe mental illnesses.I spoke to John, who has worked at St Andrews for many years, about his new podcast On the Ward - which goes behind the scenes at St Andrew's. We also chatted about John's job and what it's like to work at a mental h...

Dec 10, 201935 min

Facing depression head-on at university and campaigning for disability support with Catherine Reader

On this episode of No Really, I’m Fine we speak to Catherine Reader. We'll be talking to Catherine at the heart of where she has been struggling with depression for the last few years at her university in Leeds.According to the World Health Organisation, More than 300 million people globally are now living with depression. Catherine’s has been campaigning for better support for people with mental health conditions as a disability as she feels there isn’t enough guidance for people with long-term...

Dec 03, 201931 min

How physical health can have a major impact on our mental wellbeing with James Conlon

In this week's episode we explore how physical health can have a major impact on our mental wellbeing. James Conlon chats to host Gemma Sherlock about his chronic illness battle and how his mental health has been affected. Representatives from Crohns and Colitis UK charity also appear, offering an insight into their support services. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 201958 min
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