Mental Health

Men Do Talk: how to have honest conversations

December 5, 2024
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“Men don’t talk about mental health”. It seems quite a bold and perhaps generalised statement to make. But is there…

Trust the Process: How I beat Long Covid

February 29, 2024
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Last week we launched the film ‘Head Above Water’ by Garth Dew which documented my journey with Long Covid, how…

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone.

December 8, 2022
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Last month I was grabbing lunch at Pret in London Euston before a speaking gig, when the inevitable suddenly hit…

Losing My Religion: How to Re-define Yourself

July 15, 2022
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Most of us define ourselves by something. Whether that’s our job, family, hometown, or sport. Being in a box feels…

Impostor Syndrome: the challenge of being good enough

August 18, 2021
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‘Impostor syndrome’ refers to feelings of doubting our ability, not being worthy of one’s achievements and the fear of being…

3 tips for dealing with post-lockdown anxiety

April 19, 2021
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Feeling anxious about life after lockdown? Most of us probably can’t wait, but others will have got comfortable with the…

This Too Shall Pass – How to keep going when you can’t see the top

February 15, 2021
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It feels like lockdown has gone on forever. One false summit another. Are we there yet? Even with the vaccine…

Peaks and Troughs: dealing with the post-challenge blues

November 1, 2020
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‘Flattening the curve’ has been of national interest this year. Peaks and troughs is one way to describe the emotional…

The Power of Human Connection

October 9, 2020
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World Mental Health Day seemed the perfect opportunity to talk about isolation. The outdoors can be a lonely place. Maybe…