MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST artwork

MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST

131 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

A podcast focusing on different experiences with anxiety, depression and other aspects of mental health.

Alternative Health Health & Fitness Comedy 365aberdeen aberdeen anxiety awareness mood scotland depression health mental moodswings
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

EPISODE 71 w/ DARREN GIBSON

December 12, 2018 15:13 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Hello! My guest this week is my pal DARREN GIBSON. Darren is someone I met through mutual friends, mutual music interests and I suppose you could say mutual moodiness, which is perhaps why we've kept in touch. In this podcast we discuss Darren's time living in Canada, Stephen King, why time travel or 'the good old days' might be overrated, writing and of course mental health. Thanks Darren!  Keep up with Darren:  Twitter: @darrensgibson Instagram: darrenscottgibson  A short stor...

EPISODE 70 w/ KAYPEE (IAMKAYPEE PODCAST)

December 05, 2018 17:02 - 1 hour - 104 MB

Hello and welcome to this week's episode with KAYPEE of the IAMKAYPEE Podcast. After going live for Kaypee's podcast, we continued our conversation into this episode where we discussed 'Fight Club', divorce (not ours), the benefits of being part of a thriving music scene and a whole load more. Thanks Kaypee!  Keep up with the IAMKAYPEE podcast at the links below:  https://www.iamkaypeepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/IamKaypeee/ Twitter/Instagram: @iamkaypee 

EPISODE 69 w/ LYNN SHAW

November 27, 2018 20:19 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB

Episode 69 of MOOD SWINGS features my chat with dancer and choreographer LYNN SHAW. We talked all about Lynn's most recent project 'DANCING ALONE THE BORDERLINE', a dance trio and short film which focuses on Lynn's own experiences with borderline personality disorder. We also chatted about addiction, recovery, New Zealand, having a routine, dance and a whole load more. Thanks Lynn.  Keep up with Lynn:  Twitter: @alongborderline  Instagram: danceborderline  DANCING ALONG THE BORDE...

EPISODE 68: EXPLAIN YOURSELF 2

November 20, 2018 22:14 - 51 minutes - 72 MB

Hello and welcome to EXPLAIN YOURSELF 2, my second solo podcast in 2 consecutive weeks. This week I answer some more questions, discuss the stresses of a busy festive period, Tom Waits, the new 'Hardcore Listing' episode and play a cheeky game of Emotion Roulette at the end. Enjoy! Soundbites by Euan Davidson - Twitter: @tweeteuan /// Instagram: colossalmoron 

EPISODE 67: EXPLAIN YOURSELF

November 14, 2018 21:02 - 48 minutes - 68 MB

No guest this week, instead I try to explain why and give you a little bit of insight of what has been going on with me lately. I talk a little bit about my own mental health, muay thai and other musings. At the end I play a wee game with a random emotion generator and that's about it. Thanks for listening!  Soundbites by Euan Davidson. 

EPISODE 67: EXPLAIN YOURSELF

November 14, 2018 21:02

No guest this week, instead I try to explain why and give you a little bit of insight of what has been going on with me lately. I talk a little bit about my own mental health, muay thai and other musings. At the end I play a wee game with a random emotion generator and that's about it. Thanks for listening!  Soundbites by Euan Davidson. 

EPISODE 66 w/ PETE SCOTT (PART 2)

November 08, 2018 17:12 - 53 minutes - 74.9 MB

Hello! Welcome to part 2 of this week's episode with PETE SCOTT! In this second part myself and Pete delve into mental health, combat sports and how they can affect you mentally, how fatherhood has changed Pete, Fight Club and a bit more about Muay Thai! Keep up with Pete: Instagram: hurricanepedro  Aberdeen Fitness and Combat Centre:  www.aberdeencombatcentre.com  www.facebook.com/aberdeenfitnessandcombatcentre  Instagram: aberdeenfitnessandcombatcentre   

EPISODE 66 w/ PETE SCOTT (PART 2)

November 08, 2018 17:11

Hello! Welcome to part 2 of this week's episode with PETE SCOTT! In this second part myself and Pete delve into mental health, combat sports and how they can affect you mentally, how fatherhood has changed Pete, Fight Club and a bit more about Muay Thai! Keep up with Pete: Instagram: hurricanepedro  Aberdeen Fitness and Combat Centre:  www.aberdeencombatcentre.com  www.facebook.com/aberdeenfitnessandcombatcentre  Instagram: aberdeenfitnessandcombatcentre   

EPISODE 66 w/ PETE SCOTT (PART 1)

November 06, 2018 23:04 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

Hello! Welcome to EPISODE 66 of MOOD SWINGS, we're back with one of our combat sports based podcasts. This week my guest is PETE SCOTT, a Scottish Muay Thai Champion who has spent many years living and training out in Thailand. We speak all about Pete's experiences in the sport from starting out in Scotland to get fit before winning his first 4 fights by knock out to going to live and train in Thailand and discuss how he has changed and grown as a person throughout! Thanks Pete!  Keep up ...

EPISODE 65 w/ SCOT STRATHDEE (PART 2)

November 02, 2018 09:33 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB

In this second part of my chat with SCOT STRATHDEE we talk about the lightest topics to the darkest. If I remember correctly there is a large amount of talk about Disneyland before we move on to talk to about Scot's music and mental health. Thanks Scot!  Keep up with Scot:  Instagram: scotdeemusic  Twitter: @scotdeedisco  Please note that this podcast contains conversation on the subjects of depression, BPD, anxiety and suicide. 

EPISODE 65 w/ SCOT STRATHDEE (PART 1)

October 30, 2018 19:29 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 65 of MOOD SWINGS with my pal SCOT STRATHDEE or DEE, as he goes by in the music world. In this first part we speak about Arctic Monkeys and Alex Turner, hang ups around food as children and unconventional dining options as adults, Scot's sobriety, his DEE project and much more. Thanks to Scot for coming to speak to me, fresh of the MegaBus.  Keep up with Scot:  Instagram: scotdeemusic  Twitter: @scotdeedisco 

EPISODE 64 w/ ABBIE EXEL (PART 2)

October 25, 2018 15:30 - 38 minutes - 54.2 MB

Hello welcome to part 2 of this week's podcast with my new pal and poet ABBIE EXEL. In this second part me and Abbie discuss mostly me music, gigs and mental health. There isn't much more to say. Enjoy!  Keep up with Abbie:  Instagram/Twitter: @abbieexel 

EPISODE 64 w/ ABBIE EXEL (PART 1)

October 23, 2018 17:22 - 1 hour - 97 MB

Hello. EPISODE 64 of MOOD SWINGS is with my pal, neighbour, poet and fellow Speakin' Weird-er ABBIE EXEL. In this first part we speak about nights out, unfortunate fancy dress mishaps, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, anxiety inducing social situations and of course mental health. Part 2 to come. Thanks Abbie!  Keep up with Abbie on:  Instagram/Twitter: @abbieexel  Please note this podcast contains conversation on the topics of PTSD, depression and self harm. 

EPISODE 63 w/ PAULL MCBAIN

October 17, 2018 15:24 - 50 minutes - 70.7 MB

Hello and welcome back to MOOD SWINGS for round 3! This week our guest is PAULL MCBAIN, an undefeated MMA fight from Aberdeen, who this weekend fights in the first round of a 4 man tournament for the Cage Warriors featherweight title. Just shy of 2 weeks out from his fight, Paull sat down with me to discuss his upcoming fight, his start in MMA, his mental approach to fighting and his passion for competition, dieting, weight cutting and Coco Pops. Thanks Paull for your time and best of luck f...

EPISODE 62 w/ MICHAEL DART (PART 2)

August 08, 2018 19:46 - 47 minutes - 66.6 MB

Here is part 2 of my chat with my mate MICHAEL DART. In this second part we give our tipsy opinions on the world, muse over being millennials, then somehow pull it back together again to talk about the effects of exercise on mental health. Thanks again to Michael for talking to me and being such a good sport!  Keep up with Michael:  Instagram: dart40 

EPISODE 62 w/ MICHAEL DART (PART 1)

August 07, 2018 19:30 - 50 minutes - 70.2 MB

Hello! This week's episode is with TV researcher (and my pal) MICHAEL DART. In this first part we talk about Michael's career in the TV industry, being an undercover Scotsman whilst watching England games with ex-England internationals, addiction, the increasing conversation around mental health, cider and much more! Thanks to Michael for talking to me!  Keep up with Michael at:  Instagram: dart40 

EPISODE 61 w/ DARIA DARIA

July 31, 2018 18:43

Hello and welcome to episode 61 of MOOD SWINGS. This week my guest is local artist and spoken word performer DARIA DARIA. In a unique chat, me and Daria discussed her experiences as an immigrant and immigration trauma, art, her personal past, her travels, Aberdeen, mental health and a little of the World Cup, which we had on in the background, albeit muted for our listeners benefit. Thanks Daria! Keep up with Daria:  Instagram:darja.abdirova Daria's blog and website Please note thi...

EPISODE 61 w/ DARIA DARIA

July 31, 2018 18:43 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

Hello and welcome to episode 61 of MOOD SWINGS. This week my guest is local artist and spoken word performer DARIA DARIA. In a unique chat, me and Daria discussed her experiences as an immigrant and immigration trauma, art, her personal past, her travels, Aberdeen, mental health and a little of the World Cup, which we had on in the background, albeit muted for our listeners benefit. Thanks Daria! Keep up with Daria:  Instagram:darja.abdirova Daria's blog and website Please note thi...

EPISODE 60 w/ JOE (JQ)

July 24, 2018 20:21 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Hello! This week my guest is Joe, or as he is known musically, JQ. JQ is an ambient producer from London who recently released his debut album 'Invisible' on the New Atlantis label. Me and Joe discussed childhood, social media, music, intoxicants, mental health and much more, in Joe's local Wetherspoons. We also discussed Joe's record and ambient music in general! Enjoy!  Keep up with Joe:  Twitter: @jq_music  Instagram: hiimjq  Listen to JQ's INVISIBLE

EPISODE 59 w/ SHANE O'NEILL

July 17, 2018 10:05 - 1 hour - 119 MB

This week's episode is with Muay Thai fighter SHANE O'NEILL. Not your standard chat about combat sports, me and Shane discussed self improvement, internal monologues, how we treat and talk to ourselves, weight cutting, mental health, (a wee bit) of muay thai and much more. It was an absolute joy to talk to Shane on the eve of a huge fight for himself and this is one of those chats that could have gone on all night. Massive thanks to Shane for his time!  Keep up with Shane:  Instagram: ...

EPISODE 58 w/ ROBYN JANINE

July 10, 2018 16:47 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Hello and welcome to my first podcast from my most recent trip to London! This week my guest is illustrator and all round creative person ROBYN JANINE. I met Robyn at Pop Brixton on a roasting hot London Friday, where we sat down and discussed Mad Men, Robyn's art, CBT, 00's emo, mental health and much more. A massive thanks to Robyn for talking to me! Keep up with Robyn:  Instagram: robynjanine_  Robyn's website and online store Robyn on Facebook

EPISODE 57 w/ ROSS HOUSTON

July 03, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

Hello! Welcome to EPISODE 57 of MOOD SWINGS. This week is the second podcast from my day trip to Inverness and is with pro MMA fighter ROSS HOUSTON. I sat down on the mats at SBG Inverness with Ross to discuss his start in MMA, his career so far, his upcoming fight at CAGE WARRIORS 95, how he has built confidence over the course of his career and his mental approach to the MMA game. Massive thanks to Ross for speaking to me!  Ross fights to take his pro record to 7-0 on July 21st at CAGE ...

EPISODE 56 w/ JO GILBERT

June 26, 2018 21:09 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

Hello! This week my guest for EPISODE 56 of MOOD SWINGS is Aberdeen based writer and poet JO GILBERT. Jo recently started performing her poetry at local spoken word night 'Speakin Weird' and since then has taken the Scottish spoken word and comedy scenes by storm. I sat down with Jo to discuss poetry, smashing mobile phones, Jo's work, social media, mental health and much more! Cheers Jo!  Keep up with Jo:  Twitter/Instagram: @mucklewriting  Jo on Facebook Jo's Blog - Tales Fae t...

EPISODE 55 w/ KYLE WALKER

June 19, 2018 22:05 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Hello! Here is EPISODE 55 of MOOD SWINGS and this week my guest is KYLE WALKER, a journalist based in Inverness. Me and Kyle talked about Wetherspoons, his new found sobriety, gigs, music, Kyle's experiences interviewing John Lydon, mental health and much more. Thanks Kyle for talking to me!  Keep up with Kyle:  Twitter/Instagram: @kylejmwalker 

EPISODE 54 w/ RICH CADDEN (PART 2)

June 14, 2018 15:57 - 44 minutes - 62.5 MB

Here is part 2 of my podcast with 2 x Muay Thai World Champion RICH CADDEN. In this second part we talk more about mind coaching, positive outlook, reacting to mistakes, Rich's career highlights, how losing his day job changed his life and much more! Cheers Rich! Keep up with Rich and Chokdee Academy:  Choked Academy on Facebook Twitter/Instagram: @chokdeeacademy  Rich's podcast on Anchor! www.chokdeeacademy.co.uk

EPISODE 54 w/ RICH CADDEN (PART 1)

June 12, 2018 18:46 - 57 minutes - 80.2 MB

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 54 - our first two part podcast in a while! This week my guest is 2 x Muay Thai World Champion, coach,mind coach and podcaster RICH CADDEN. I met Rich at his hotel on a recent trip to Aberdeen to discuss his Muay Thai career, neurolinguistics, understanding fighter psychology and jogging mishaps. Part 2 to come. Cheers Rich!  Keep up with Rich and Chokdee Academy:  Chokdee Academy on Facebook Twitter/Instagram: @chokdeeacademy  Rich's podcast on Anchor...

EPISODE 53 w/ CAISHNAH NEVANS (LYRICAL LIFE LESSONS)

June 05, 2018 10:02 - 1 hour - 92 MB

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 53 of MOOD SWINGS. This week I am joined by CAISHNAH NEVANS, the brains behind the LYRICAL LIFE LESSONS project. In this episode we talk all about the project, music, gigs, The Barrowlands, mental health and much more. Big thanks to Caishnah for abandoning her family to come and talk to me!  Check out Lyrical Life Lessons:  Twitter: @life_lyrical  Instagram: lyrical.life.lessons Lyrical Life Lessons on Facebook Lyrical Life Lessons Website About...

EPISODE 52 w/ SEAN COWIE (A1 FIGHT GEAR)

May 29, 2018 20:53 - 1 hour - 117 MB

In this episode of MOOD SWINGS I talk to the creator and head honcho of A1 Fight Gear and A1 Fight News SEAN COWIE. Me and Sean discussed how he came to start the company, combat sports, his time working offshore, anxiety, haircuts, design, mental health and more. Big thanks to Sean for speaking to me! Keep up with all things A1 at: A1 Fight Gear A1 Fight News Twitter/Instagram: @A1FightGear/@A1FightNews A1FightGear on Facebook A1FightNews on Facebook

EPISODE 51: SCOTT HUTCHISON TRIBUTE

May 22, 2018 16:47 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

Hello. Our podcast this week is a little different. After the devastating news that Scott Hutchison of the band Frightened Rabbit had taken his own life, I put out an open invite for those effected by this massive huge loss to send in their recordings of memories, stories, thoughts, feelings all related to Scott and his passing. A massive thank you to everyone who contributed, it was very touching to hear your words. I hope this podcast can provide some comfort to those that were deeply effe...

EPISODE 50 w/ LIAM HARRISON

May 15, 2018 09:55 - 52 minutes - 73.1 MB

Hello, here we are at EPISODE 50 of MOOD SWINGS. This week my guest is 8 x Muay Thai World Champion and pound for pound UK number 1 LIAM 'THE HITMAN' HARRISON. I met Liam at his home and Leeds where we sat down to discuss his start in Muay Thai, growing up with the sport alongside his cousin Andy Howson, his work with mind coach Vinny Shoreman, the positive effects of combat sports on mental health and much more! A huge thanks to Liam for giving up his time! Keep up with Liam:  Twitter:...

EPISODE 49 w/ SOPHIE WINTER

May 08, 2018 15:24 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

Here it is! Episode 49 of MOOD SWINGS and this week we have our very own podcast recorded via Skype. This brought with it a few technical issues but I think I have ironed them out for the most part! Anyway, I was delighted to talk to Sophie Winter, all the way from her boat in London, who bring her show Don't Panic: It's Challenge Anneka! to the Lemon Tree on 19th May! The show deals with Anneka's own experiences with anxiety and explores them through referencing classic TV show 'Challenge A...

MOOD SWINGS MOVIE CLUB LIVE #1: FILTH

May 07, 2018 14:50 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Hello. Here's a wee bonus podcast that we recorded LIVE at The Anatomy Rooms a couple of weeks back. In this chat we are talking all about the movie (and book) 'FILTH'. I'm joined by MOOD SWINGS favourite REBECCA CLARK and actor and Torry loon MARK WOOD. This was a very enjoyable, funny and interesting chat. Enjoy! Rebecca Clark: Instagram: @rebeccaclarkxox Twitter: @94rebeccalouise The Anatomy Rooms: anatomyrooms.org Twitter//Instagram: @anatomyrooms www.facebook.com/an...

EPISODE 48 w/ STEPHEN CLARKE 1980

May 01, 2018 20:08 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 48 of MOOD SWINGS. This week's episode saw me back out on the podcast trail again, this time on a trip to Edinburgh where I was delighted to meet (in a Wetherspoons of course) author and electronic musician STEPHEN CLARKE 1980 for a chat. Me and Stephen discussed his debut book 'DELETED SCENES', the KLF and Bill Drummond, Stephen's experiences growing up in Belfast during the troubles, mental health and much more! Cheers to Stephen for giving up his time and for ...

EPISODE 47 w/ BETH BLACK

April 24, 2018 15:32 - 1 hour - 117 MB

Hello and welcome to episode 47 of MOOD SWINGS. We are rattling through them now! In this week's episode I am speaking to BETH BLACK of the band SLOWLIGHT. We spoke all about SLOWLIGHT and their recent album release and tour, Beth's experiences as a girl in a band, feminism, rock climbing, mental health and much more. We recorded this chat a few weeks back in SUPER BARIO, a bar/arcade in Glasgow. Please excuse the noise of the arcade machines.  Keep up with Beth and Slowlight:  Instagr...

EPISODE 46 w/ AMY CONWAY

April 17, 2018 22:17 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

Hello! Welcome to EPISODE 46 of MOOD SWINGS. This week my guest is AMY CONWAY, a writer and performer of theatre productions. Amy's most recent show 'SUPER AWESOME WORLD' deals with Amy's struggles through depression and is told through the medium of 80's and 90's video games. Me and Amy talked all about her show, as well talking about depression, experiences with doctors, video games, Amy's volunteer work with the Samaritans and more I'm sure. Amy is bringing her show to the Lemon Tree, Abe...

EPISODE 45 w/ STEVE MURISON (PART 2)

April 12, 2018 16:20 - 37 minutes - 52.5 MB

Here is part 2 of my podcast with local artist and mental health support worker STEVE MURISON. In this second part we talk all about Steve's own life as well as his work with a few smatterings of other stuff thrown in too! Thanks Steve! INSTANT MATES! Keep up with Steve: Instagram: @moogieson Cats of the Roman Empire Instagram: @catsoftheromanempire Blog: www.stevemurison.blogspot.co.uk Penumbra First Response Please note this podcast contains conversation on the topics of dep...

EPISODE 45 w/ STEVE MURISON (PART 1)

April 10, 2018 18:36 - 1 hour - 109 MB

This week's guest is local artist and mental health support worker STEVE MURISON. In this first part me and Steve talk about art, Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana, UFC, movies, mental health and much more. Me and Steve really clicked, despite not having met before and I think we had a really warm and enjoyable chat! Keep up with Steve: Instagram: @moogieson  Cats of the Roman Empire Instagram: @catsoftheromanempire  Blog: www.stevemurison.blogspot.co.uk  Penumbra 1st Response

MOOD SWINGS EPISODE 44: Q&A w/ REBECCA CLARK + JEAN GRAY (PART 2)

April 06, 2018 11:29 - 53 minutes - 75.5 MB

Hello and welcome to part 2 of this week's podcast, a round table, Q&A type thing with REBECCA CLARK and JEAN GRAY. In this second part we talk about mental health, sexual health, being approached by strangers in public, alcohol and Gordon Ramsay. Enjoy! Keep up with Jean: Twitter/Instagram: @toafer Keep up with Rebecca: Instagram: rebeccaclarkxox Twitter: @94RebeccaLouise Please note this podcast contains conversation around the topics of self harm, sexual health, sexual violenc...

EPISODE 44: Q&A w/ REBECCA CLARK + JEAN GRAY (PART 1)

April 03, 2018 20:20 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

Welcome to MOOD SWINGS EPISODE 44 with my guests REBECCA CLARK and JEAN GRAY. If you are a MOOD SWINGS regular both these guests should be familiar to you. We met up on a Sunday evening after a few drinks, had more drinks, answered some listener questions as well as covering some topics I had written down. Expect a lot of mental health, a lot of laughs and some Gordon Ramsay! Part 2 to follow! Keep up with Jean:  Twitter/Instagram: @toafer  Keep up with Rebecca:  Instagram: rebec...

EPISODE 43 w/ JEAN GRAY (PART 2)

March 29, 2018 15:49 - 47 minutes - 66.2 MB

Part 2 of this week's podcast with model Jean Gray finds us continuing to ramble in Jean's flat on a Sunday afternoon. We talk about mental health, ADHD, Animorphs and much more. Thanks to Jean and to all of you for listening!  Keep up with Jean:  Twitter/Instagram: @toafer 

EPISODE 43 w/ JEAN GRAY (PART 1)

March 27, 2018 14:18 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

Hello and welcome to Episode 43 of MOOD SWINGS. Not far now until the big 5-0. This week my guest is model and ex-ballet dancer JEAN GRAY. In this first part we talk about Jean, her family life and growing up, her introduction to modelling, her pursuit of modelling and ballet as a career, social media, mental health and a heap more. Thanks Jean. Part 2 to follow! Keep up with Jean:  Twitter/Instagram: @toafer 

EPISODE 42: LIVE AT SPIN 2 (PART 2)

March 22, 2018 21:44 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Hello! Here is part 2 of this week's podcast and it features the second part of our second LIVE show. A lot of the number 2 here! Anyway, this half features myself and RM HUBBERT. I chat to Hubby about his upcoming album with Aidan Moffat 'Here Lies the Body', how he came to speak so openly about mental health on stage, his various collaborations, mental health, his years as a promoter and much more. There is a little bit of a Q&A afterwards then Hubby treats us to a few of his tunes! A mass...

EPISODE 42: LIVE @ SPIN 2 PART 1

March 20, 2018 20:47 - 1 hour - 94.3 MB

Hello. Episode 42 features our second ever LIVE podcast recorded on February 24th at SPIN ABERDEEN. In this first part you will hear me speak to previous guests DAVY KING of Star Rover and my pal Cara Mackenzie. In keeping with the original MOOD SWINGS blogs, Cara and Davy both read out some things they'd written on mental health throughout February. We then attempted to get the audience involved, with mixed results. ENJOY! Keep up with Davy and Star Rover:  Twitter/Instagram: @starrov...

EPISODE 41 w/ ICA HEADLUM

March 13, 2018 12:25 - 1 hour - 101 MB

This week's podcast is with fellow Aberdeen podcaster ICA HEADLUM. Ica grew up in London and now lives in Aberdeen, working as a social worker as well as running the CREATIVE ME podcast which highlights the talents and dedication of different creatives throughout Aberdeen. Me and ICA discussed the creative scene in Aberdeen, London and what it was like for Ica growing up there, social work, mental health and a bunch more. Cheers Ica! Creative Me:  Twitter: @creativemepodc1 Instagram...

EPISODE 40 w/ MICHAEL PEDERSEN (NEU REEKIE)

March 06, 2018 16:56 - 1 hour - 97.5 MB

Hello! This week I am joined by Michael Pedersen, an accomplished poet and one half of the founders of NEU REEKIE! Neu Reekie put on events across the globe featuring musicians, poets, artists, short films, you name it - if its creative, they've probably hosted it. In this podcast we talked all about Neu Reekie, Electric Fields, Kate Tempest, Michael's poetry and his friendship and collaborations with Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison, mental health and a load more! I had a brillian...

EPISODE 39 w/ ALAN BISSETT

February 28, 2018 15:38 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 38 of MOOD SWINGS. This week my guest is novelist and playwright ALAN BISSETT. I caught up with Alan on the night of his show in Newtonhill where he was performing his widely acclaimed one man play's 'The Moira Monologues' and 'More Moira'. Me and Alan talked about Moira, Scottish literature, Alan's novels, 'The Catcher in the Rye', 'American Psycho' and of course mental health. Thanks Alan! Keep up with Alan: Twitter: @moiramonologues  www.alanbissett.com

EPISODE 38 w/ SCOTT HENDERSON

February 21, 2018 00:01 - 1 hour - 111 MB

This week, my guest is Iron Maiden super-fan and mental health nurse for the NHS, SCOTT HENDERSON. Me and Scott talk about drugs, alcohol, Iron Maiden and of course Scott's work as a mental health nurse. Enjoy!

EPISODE 37 w/ MATTHEW MALLON

February 13, 2018 17:17 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 37 of the MOOD SWINGS podcast! This week my guest is local amateur MMA fighter, MATTHEW MALLON. Matty fights out of local gym Aberdeen Fitness and Combat Centre and in this interview he takes us through his experiences in competitive fighting and the effects of this on mental health, fight preparation, weight cutting and dieting as well as discussing his time served in the army and the toll that these experiences have taken on him. Massive thanks to Matty for his...

EPISODE 36 w/ CARA MACKENZIE

January 31, 2018 12:40 - 1 hour - 109 MB

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 36 of MOOD SWINGS. This week my guest is Cara Mackenzie. I first chatted to Cara as part of the Xmas special and if you listened to that you'll remember Cara told us she was off to volunteer to help refugees in Calais, flying out on Boxing Day. In this podcast me and Cara discuss her time away working with Care for Calais, veganism, the Buchans, beer and mental health. It was lovely getting to sit down and chat with Cara! Keep up with Cara:  Twitter: @caral...

EPISODE 35 w/ MORGAN + LUKE (EMME WOODS) PART 2

January 25, 2018 16:58 - 51 minutes - 72.3 MB

Hello. Here is part 2 of my chat with Luke and Morgan of EMME WOODS! The sugar from the Irn Bru and chocolate milk had kicked in and the fire was roaring so prepare yourself for a funny and animated second part covering topics such as Scientology, stage outfits, Tom Cruise, anti-depressants, rental cars, mindfulness and a heap more! Thanks guys! Keep up with the band at: Twitter/Instagram: @EmmeWoodsMusic Facebook: www.facebook.com/EmmeWoodsMusic www.emmewoods.com

Twitter Mentions

@stephenclarke80 1 Episode