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Between The Waves

35 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -

The podcast all about how to create sustainable mental health and help you find a little bit of space between your waves

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Episodes

LGBT+ and mental health

June 25, 2024 18:54 - 19 minutes - 7.46 MB

In this episode we're talking about the intersectionality between mental health and being LGBT+. There's real crossover with needing to create feelings of safety and belonging, and the benefits of shared lived experience. Drew was raised in the north east of England and now residing on the local coastline, Drew has lived with mental ill health for over 20 years, first emerging as a teenager. Using his lived experiences of body dysmorphia, health anxiety and obsessive compulsive behaviour, h...

When things don't go well

June 11, 2024 18:53 - 17 minutes - 6.48 MB

Today we're talking about what happens when we've plucked up all our courage to ask for help...and it doesn't go well. We talk about the importance of acceptance, boundaries and how indicate we need help without sharing everything. Hannah is a champion of mental health awareness and a self-published author. Writing became an anchor for Hannah as she experienced her own mental breakdown back in 2018. Channelling her feelings and reflections onto paper, she soon made her diary into a book - ‘...

#BeTheReason

June 11, 2024 18:53 - 23 minutes - 8.78 MB

On this episode we're talking about how we can each be the reason someone else has a good day or gets through a tough time. We're not talking huge superhero moments here, more those teeny moments that are easy to gloss over but can make a difference every day. Drew was raised in the north east of England and now residing on the local coastline, Drew has lived with mental ill health for over 20 years, first emerging as a teenager. Using his lived experiences of body dysmorphia, health anxiet...

Mental health and holidays

June 11, 2024 18:53 - 22 minutes - 14.2 MB

A new season and new format...Hannah is joined by cohost Drew as we delve into what it's like to live with a mental health condition, the similarities and differences in our experiences and what you can do to improve support for yourself and others. We recorded this episode in a hotel on Halloween...creaky stairs and doors abound so apologies for the impact on sound quality. Drew and I live at opposite ends of the country so us being in the same place to record was too good an opportunity t...

Episode 028: Breaking the Burnout Cycle

October 26, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Today I'm joined by Katie Phillips: Katie is a burnout expert, business mentor and crumpet lover.  She burned out 3.5 times during a 15-year career in communication and project management - the last of which led to chronic anxiety and depression that left her sick for a year. Since recovering she has dedicated herself to helping ambitious but overwhelmed humans and businesses to balance professional success and wellbeing. She does this with 1:1 coaching, group workshops and corporate traini...

Episode 027: How to Laugh

October 12, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Today I'm joined by Pete Cann, the Laughter Man! Pete is on a fun-filled mission to bring the positive benefits of laughter to the world. Since discovering laughter yoga, company owner Pete has transformed his business and family life and now wants to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him.  You can find more from Pete here:  www.petecann.com LinkedIn: thelaughterman Instagram: @petecannthelaughterman Facebook: @thelaughterman www.youtube.com/c/petecann...

Bonus Episode: Mental Health in an Unequal World #WMHD21

October 10, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Today on this special bonus episode for World Mental Health Day 2021 I'm talking with Max Cohen. Max Cohen (He/him) is a counsellor, trainer and group facilitator based in Exeter. He is Founder and Director of It's All AboutYou Wellbeing CIC for LGBTQ+ communities in South West England. He is passionate about creating space to enable LGBTQ+ people to talk about themselves, what affects their wellbeing and help them develop resources to live their best lives. You can find more about how yo...

Episode 026: Build Confidence and Feel Invincible!

September 28, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Today I'm talking with Naomi Buffery. Naomi is the anxiety healer; she helps bright, bubbly, gregarious career women who appear to be confident and self assured, but wear a mask to hide how they really feel. Naomi's unique coaching programme shows women how to overcome anxiety, build unstoppable confidence and feel invincible! You can find more from Naomi here: www.naomibuffery.com  Naomi Buffery - Empowerment Coach for Free Spirits - Naomi Buffery | LinkedIn (1) The Anxiety Healer | Fa...

Episode 25: Create a Life you Love

September 14, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Today I'm joined by Nancy Sawyer. Nancy is a Jay Shetty Certified Coach, an entrepreneur and solo mom of two teens. Three years ago she suffered an emotional breakdown, and brought herself back from depression through a process of journaling and reflection. She believes this is one of the best things that's ever happened to her, because it freed her from living in a trauma cycle for almost 35 years. Now Nancy helps women in midlife to embrace their authentic selves, and step into creating a ...

Episode 024: Kickboxing for Clarity

August 31, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Today I'm joined by Frida Bruhn. Frida is a life and success coach, as a trusted guide she helps people get out of the perfectionist trap to learn to live an imperfectly free and fulfilled life. Frida has a positive, compassionate and strength-related approach which acts as a baseline for personal growth.  You can find more from Frida on her website: www.fridabruhn.com You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at Home (thementalhealthcommunity.co.uk) LinkedIn: The Ment...

Episode 023: Breaking Through to Authenticity

August 17, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Today I'm speaking with Divina Johnson, a Certified Life & Success Coach for women. She helps women abandon social should's and come back home to their authentic real selves!  Divina had been in the corporate world for 17 years, following all the breadcrumbs society left out for her; work here, look like this, talk like this, wear this, like this, don't like that etc.  After her awakening one morning, in floods of tears and understanding that something needed to change, she embarked on dis...

Episode 22: Finding Support

August 03, 2021 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Today I'm speaking with Emma Cottam. Emma is a speaker, writer and founder of Isabella and Us. She is the editor of the Positive Wellbeing Zine for Mums, an independent magazine for mums, and the host of the Positive Wellbeing Podcast for Mums. She is also passionate about supporting mums on their journey to find their magic and has recently launched one to one sessions for mums to help them gain clarity, purpose and direction.  You can find more from Emma or buy the magazine here: Instagr...

Episode 021: From burnout to Staying Lit

July 20, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Today I'm joined by Alix Coleby: Founder of Core Stories Yoga and Stay Lit Vibes, Alix is a teacher, speaker and advocate for workplace wellbeing. The tools, practices and principles she shares are those Alix used to re-shape her life after suffering burnout and emotional exhaustion 2016.  These themes are at the heart of everything Alix has to offer:  *Learn through your practice how to incorporate your body movement into your lifestyle *Weave positivity from the every day into your ever...

Episode 020: Series 2 Roundup

July 13, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.7 MB

This is a solo episode with a roundup of my key takeaways from each of the brilliant guests I've spoken to, including their 'Change One Thing'. Series two was full of fantastic guests and there's even more in series 3!  You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at Home (thementalhealthcommunity.co.uk) LinkedIn: The Mental Health Community or follow me: Hannah Sturland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 019: Creativity For Mental Health

February 05, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

Today I'm talking with Jacqueline Rogerson. Jacqueline is a glass half full kind of girl who lives in Nottingham, England. Having been described as a sparkling soul who lights up the room, she is often be found looking thoughtful, pen in hand. She loves writing, and since becoming a teen mum in the early 90s Jacqueline has grown and evolved into a successful business owner and published author of 2 books which have achieved almost 50, 5* reviews on Amazon!  When she isn’t writing, Jacqueli...

Episode 018: What A Therapist Wants You To Know About Therapy

January 22, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

Today I'm speaking with Alice Fiorica. Alice is an accredited Psychologist and CBT Psychotherapists with over 15 years experience in working with adults and young people 16+. Check out Alice's free course at www.crossroadspsychology.co.uk  She is empathic, compassionate and non judgmental. She firmly believes in the power of a good therapeutic relationship to maximise the benefits of specific psychological techniques. Since moving to the UK she trained as a CBT (cognitive behavioural ther...

Episode 017: Be Your Authentic Self

January 08, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

It's another double-Hannah episode! Today I'm speaking with Hannah Flores. Hannah is an Authentic Marketing Strategist and founder of Digital Nourishment. She helps entrepreneurs in the health & Wellness space to market their business online whilst staying true to their values. Hannah offers strategy and training via 1:1 sessions, workshops, and her course 'Social media Planning with confidence'.  You can find more from Hannah here: Website https://digitalnourishment.co.uk/ Instagram http...

Episode 016: From Crisis to Mindstrong!

November 13, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Today I'm talking with Rachael Beattie. Rachael is the CEO of Transform with Rachael and Mind Strong NE - empowering women to transform their lives and find their smile again. Rachael has been on a warrior journey to transform her life from suicide to success, mental health illnesses to wellness. You can find more from Rachael here: https://mindstrongne.co.uk  https://transformwithrachael.teachable.com   You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at Home (thementalhe...

Episode 015: PND, Poetry and setting the world to rights

October 30, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Today I'm talking with Kelly Robinson-Key (Kelly The Poet) about post-natal depression, how poetry helped her recover and we get a little bit ranty as we set the world to rights!  TRIGGER WARNING: we do talk about suicidal thoughts in this episode.  Kelly is a poet that hasn’t studied English since school, but found a passion in writing rhyme after her two children were born. Kelly suffered with post-natal depression for five years before finding poetry. Writing has helped her overcome str...

Episode 014: How to manage your mental health in pregnancy and beyond

October 23, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Today I'm talking with Nikita about the importance of support during and after pregnancy.  A note from Nikita: Hi, I’m Nikita and I am mummy to two, experienced primary school teacher, mental health first aider, breastfeeding peer supporter and founder of Story Sense and Mumma & Me. I live on the beautiful South Devon coast of England. I was a primary school teacher for 7 years before having my little boy. At this point, I found a love of working with babies and learning about their develo...

Episode 013: How to be your own Superhero

October 16, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Today I'm talking with Suzy Bashford about creativity and being your own superhero!  Suzy is a writer, workshop facilitator and speaker podcaster based in the awesome Scottish Highlands, where she lives with her husband, 2 wee boys and Staffy dog Bramble. Mental health is a specialist subject of her work: she writes regularly for Psychologies magazine, has worked on marketing campaigns for the Mental Health Foundation and is professionally trained in delivering work shops in emotional intel...

Episode 012: Eliminate your fear and build self belief

October 09, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Today I'm talking to Lynsay Anne Gould about how to take action despite fear and build your self-belief. Lynsay is a qualified Podcast & Business Coach with over 20 years’ experience as a coach, award winning trainer and mentor. In her work, Lynsay helps entrepreneurs and brands to start podcasts that positively impact the lives of their listeners as well as grow their businesses. In particular, Lynsay is passionate about getting more female voices heard through the growing media of podcas...

Episode 011: Series One Roundup

September 25, 2020 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

In this solo episode I'm giving you a roundup of all my key takeaways from each of the fabulous guests I've spoken to, including their 'Change One Things'.  It's been a great series, and there's more to come in series two!  You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at Home (thementalhealthcommunity.co.uk) LinkedIn: The Mental Health Community or follow me: Hannah Sturland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 010: Overcoming Adversity with Grace

September 11, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Today I'm speaking with Colleen Hapney, a woman with an incredible story of overcoming physical and mental health issues to build a business aimed at helping others. The journalling app that Collen talks about is called 'Diary' and can be downloaded free from the app store.  You can find more from Colleen here: Email: [email protected] Facebook: Grace Beauty Ltd You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at Home (thementalhealthcommunity.co.uk) LinkedIn: Th...

Episode 009: How to Help People You Love with their Mental Health

August 28, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Today I'm talking to Hannah Westbrook-Bryan about how to help someone you love with their mental health. Hannah is successfully running businesses that connect people in health, wellbeing and vitality services. She is also the Devon Co-Ordinator for Mums/Moms In Business International. You can find more from Hannah here: www.facebook.com/groups/MIBADevon/ You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at Home (thementalhealthcommunity.co.uk) LinkedIn: The Mental Health C...

Episode 008: The Ultimate Guide to having a Breakdown

August 14, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Today I'm sharing a solo episode all about having a breakdown and how to survive it. There's a trigger warning at the start - please be mindful of your own mental health and make sure you have support if this might trigger you. You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at Home (thementalhealthcommunity.co.uk) LinkedIn: The Mental Health Community or follow me: Hannah Sturland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 007: A Better Way for Entrepreneurs

July 31, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Today I'm talking with Suzannah Butcher, the founder of Calmpreneur.com. Calmpreneur is an online resource to support entrepreneurs struggling with stress and anxiety. Suzannah also works as an Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping Practitioner, Business Mentor and Mental Health Advocate. You can find more from Suzannah here: www.facebook.com/groups/calmpreneur https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xduWMQ3uH3ji8NegnUVsg You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at ...

Episode 006: Depression tips from the Insta Queen

July 15, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Today I'm talking to Instagram Queen Estelle Keeber about depression. Estelle Keeber is a self-proclaimed Instagram addict…since co-founding MIBA in 2017 Estelle has helped thousands of women understand Instagram and use it to grow their business with her simple and easy to understand tips and tricks.  Known as the MIBA Insta Queen and Author of Amazon #1 best seller The MIBA Guide to Growing Your Instagram. In the last 12 months Estelle has been invited to speak to an audience of 1500 pe...

Episode 005: Writing to Improve Mental Health

June 26, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Today I'm talking with Cassandra Farren about how writing can help our mental health. Cassandra has been described as 'a gentle soul powered by rocket fuel'! When she's not working as a ghostwriter, mentoring authors or writing life-changing books, Cassandra can often be found relaxing by a beautiful lake or having a dance party in her kitchen! She is a very proud Reiki Master, who has committed to her own journey of healing and spiritual growth. Cassandra's mission is to create a new gene...

Writing to Improve Mental Health

June 26, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

Today I'm talking with Cassandra Farren about how writing can help our mental health. Cassandra has been described as 'a gentle soul powered by rocket fuel'! When she's not working as a ghostwriter, mentoring authors or writing life-changing books, Cassandra can often be found relaxing by a beautiful lake or having a dance party in her kitchen! She is a very proud Reiki Master, who has committed to her own journey of healing and spiritual growth. Cassandra's mission is to create a new gene...

Episode 003: Anxiety: the superpower no-one talks about

June 14, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Today is a solo episode where I talk about my journey with anxiety and how I've come to think of it as my very own superpower! You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at Home (thementalhealthcommunity.co.uk) LinkedIn: The Mental Health Community or follow me: Hannah Sturland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 004: Improve your mental health with 3 words

June 14, 2020 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Today I'm talking with Carly Keighley about the three words she uses to help women manage their mental health.  Carly is a women's wellness coach who lives in the North West of England with her husband and three daughters. Carly is the founder of the Feel Good Movement, which is all about helping women to feel good in mind, body and soul through mental health led fitness and wellbeing. She hosts 'The Feel Good Movement' podcast plus 'Chats with Carly' mini series on YouTube. You can find ...

Episode 002: Take the stress out of menopause

June 11, 2020 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

Today I talk to the wonderful Nik Davis about all things menopause. To hear more from Nik check out her website: www.nikdavis.com and her sustainable fashion designs can be seen at www.lillyisabella.co.uk   You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at Home (thementalhealthcommunity.co.uk) LinkedIn: The Mental Health Community or follow me: Hannah Sturland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 001: How I got here

June 11, 2020 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Learn a bit about me and the journey that led me here.    You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at Home (thementalhealthcommunity.co.uk) LinkedIn: The Mental Health Community or follow me: Hannah Sturland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trailer

May 28, 2020 19:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MB

Introducing my new podcast! Conversations about mental health to help you find a little bit of space between your waves.  You can find more about this podcast, the charity or my book at Home (thementalhealthcommunity.co.uk) LinkedIn: The Mental Health Community or follow me: Hannah Sturland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.