Mentally Sound Radio Show: Recent Episodes
Mentally Sound
on todays live show in spice fm studios, Steven and Ricky are joined by Ashley Lowe & Oliver Bell, from Newcastle United Foundation, a registered charity supported by Newcastle United Football Club plus Becky Pruce from Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).The guys are also joined by Tracy Guy, manager of Newcastle hub's Shelter who are a national homeless and housing charity.
Its a special thursday episode of mentally sound for mental health awareness week! Steven and Ricky take a trip to the comfrey project to talk seperately to Eleni (director), Katherine and Suzanne (session coordinators) & Esther (volunteer) and are joined in the studio by a returning Sean Burn about his new play 'joey'. The guys are also joined for the second time via phone-line with Tracy Rogers, mother of Jerome which the drama 'killed by my debt' is based on, discussing the programmes recent BAFTA win!
on todays live show in spice fm studios, Steven and Ricky are joined by Kelly Coates & Anisa Ahmed, from Projects 4 Change : an organisation addressing the needs, voice and rights of young people. Plus, Nicky Robertson, director of Back To Balance, who is our monthly therapist contributor, talking about anxiety and breathing techniques to cope with stress.
todays show is a replacement of the 11th april show that did not get recorded due a fault! Steven and Ricky Are joined by Gunnar Roxen Anglo-Swedish sci fi author, we play a clip that did get recorded of Nicky Robertsons visit on the 11th april and Tony Pendlebury from Recovery4Life joins us in the studio!
on todays live show in spice FM Studios, Steven and Ricky are joined by Lora Coyle, mental health peer support worker from Mind's Well, Darren and Ian from Empowerment Consultancy & Training, anorexia survivor and author Hope Virgo (#Dumpthescales) and Ancha Stoodley, from Grandparents Plus!
on todays live show on Spice FM, Steven and Ricky are joined by Petra and Ali from Darcey's Dream, Caz Lamb who is the organiser of Break The Silence Festival, Sinéad Mc Brearty the chief executive of Education Support Partnership and Matty Jobes from Jobes Gym!
On todays live show in the Spice FM Studios, Steven and Ricky are joined by some amazing guests! Starting with Rosie Fewings & Michael Rickwood, from 'Connecting Communities' (part of British Red Cross) Brian Semple, from Money & Mental Health Policy Institute, Di Keller, head of workplace wellbeing at Be Wellbeing and finally Nicky Robertson, director & wellness therapist from Back To Balance to talk about being and staying motivated!
On todays live show from the Spice Fm Studios, Steven and Ricky Are joined by Dr Stuart McKirby, a consultant in old age psychiatry at Campus For Ageing & Vitality and Chantal Herbert, from Sister Shack, a collective of all female entrepreneurs. The guys are also joinec by Clair Donning manager of 'Hopeline UK' helpline at Papyrus and Alisar, kev and Lisa from True Colours Theatre who run inclusive classes for disadvantaged children.
On todays live show from spice FM studios, Steven and Ricky talk the stresses of doing the show, ricky talks about the live theatre play Approaching empty and the guys are joined by Jill Dixon from to Paradise for Glen, a sponsored walk in memory of her son Glenn Dixon. The guys also play a three part pre record of their recent trip to Blaydon Shed to see Fiona and Dean who run the shed to support men to engage, recover and get involved in a variety of projects.
on todays live show in Spice Fm Studios, Ricky and Steven talk Steven's work at Northumbria university,Ricky talks about his mams birthday and the guys discuss how they overcome the blues. They are joined by some amazing guests: Ben West who lost his brother Sam to suicide and is campaigning on the government to train teachers in mental health first aid,Maria Baranowska from 'Moving On Tyne & Wear',Richard Faulkner, head of policy at Education Support Partnership and Kirsty Dillion, film, television & theatre actress who wrote a mental health Article for huffington Post.
Its our first show of 2019! on this jam packed edition of mentally Sound, Steven and Ricky recap the festive season,talk about Andy Murray potentially retiring,the guys discuss I Daniel Blake being broadcast on BBC 2, plus are joined by some awesome live guests : holly from the St Camillus group, Nicky from Back to Balance, Melissa and Richard from Grenfell hope Project and Gail Curry a mute poet and artist from Happy Planet.
its end of year review time! On this live show on spice Fm, Ricky and Steven look back at 2018, including interviews we did for mentally Sound, how their lifes are different since they stated the show, plus an interview with Rosie from British red cross and we look ahead to 2019! Happy New Year everyone!
in this special 3 hour xmas edition, Steven and Ricky are joined by Greg Johnson from Tyneside Samaritans, Liz Ritchie co founder of Gambling with Lives and David Williams from Newcastle Couseling Association. The guys also discuss xmas and do mental health news! happy christmas everyone!
on todays live show in spice Fm Studios, Steven talks about his daughter luna being born since the last show! The guys are also joined by Alice fisher from changing lives, graham from down by the river, beano from RT projects (with Steve the musician performing a live song) dan flanagan from dad la soul and Heather Pringle from northumbria domestic abuse service.
on todays extra 3 hour show, Steven and Ricky were invited to world mental health day at central library in newcastle and play clips from the event, including an interview with Helen Elliot from Newcastle Carers. the guys are joined in the studio by Tara Case & Ashley Young, from Ways To Wellness,Shelagh Middleton & Jillian Allan, from Pass It On Parents, Maria Baranowska & 'Ryan', from Moving On Tyne & Wear + Bryony Long, from Missing People!
on todays packed show! Steven and Ricky are joined by Jill Watkin & James Ward from Changing Lives,Kim Tate, artistic director at Inter-Acting and Peter Maguire, 'mindfulness' practitioner at Mindful Maguire! Also Steven plays a speech he did for Northumbria Universities Social work course where he talks being a carer verses being cared for in relation to social work.
on todays show! Steven and Ricky are joined in spice Fm studios by Lynn Renwick, from Children North EastJoe Douglas, director of Clear White Light a classic theatre gothic story and joined on the phone by Mark Newsome, one man stand-up performer of Blackpool, What A S*** Place To Die!
on todays show, Steven (@geek_apocalypse) and Ricky (@vividricky) are joined by Nicky Robertson, from Back To Balance, Kerrie Highcock, family development manager for North East Autism Society and Georgia from Missing People.
on todays show, Steven (@geek_apocalypse) and Ricky (@vividricky) are joined by Jonah Morris from Sustrans,a cycling & walking charity+ Matt and Dean from Sage Gateshead. The guys are also joined on the phone by David Miller, from disabilitymatch.co.uk, talking disability and dating, 'The Undateables' and the guys do a little mental health news!
on todays live show, Steven and Ricky talk to Claire Goldenberg, volunteer with OCD UK, talking about OCD and problems with stereotypes + Carol Barwick, hypnotherapist from CB Learning + Development, talking hypnotherapy & phobias. We also talk to Tracey Rogers, mother of Jerome, who committed suicide after being hounded by debt collectors, and she therefore helped to make drama Killed By My Debt that was recently on bbc three. We also added to the podcast an exclusive song about Jerome by Jerome's friend Reece Mcara thats called 'Featherbed'.
on todays live show, Steven and Ricky are joined by Graham & Eric from Clean Slate, a financial education & support group for vulnerable people + Sally Cullingworth, returning guest from Get Maisie Home & Aim Higher campaigns. Also the guys are joined by Jenny Richards, from Wish Charity & Women’s Mental Health Network and Claire and Nicky from Back to Balance wellness centre!
on todays live show! Steven and Ricky are joined by Hope Virgo, anorexia survivor and author + creator of #DumpTheScales petition.Also Mark Edwards MBE, vicar and author of Life After Care: From Lost Cause To MBE. Finally, our old friend Amer, ex-psychotherapist and owner of Dine At the Beacon bistro joins us for a chat!
on todays show, Steven and Ricky talk podcasts, crime in the north east and talk to Dave Benbow from Stop Loan Sharks and Katherine Vero from Slow Shopping. The guys also finish the show with Katherine doing Mental Health News!
on todays live show moved from last week, Steven talks about why he had to cancel last weeks show last minute, by updating that his mam has been moved into 24 hour temporary care. Also, The guys talk about being invited and going to Christine's Life of Reilly premier, talk ed sheerans shows at st james park and play a pre recorded interview of Darren Tait, ex ninja warrior/cirque du soleil and headline act of northumbria domestic abuse abseil day raising money for the charity.
on todays live show, Steven and Ricky provide updates on how their mams are doing, Steven discusses going on universal credit and the guys are joined in spice studios by two live guests. firstly, they are joined by Chris Tait to update us on the Search Project, secondly, Lucy King returns from Alzheimer's Society - North East to talk dementia action week & cupcakes!
in the full unedited version of the second may show, Steven (@geek_apocalypse) and Ricky (@vividricky) have guests join them in the studio in liz Ferguson from Dyslexia north east and Simon Taylor who is a singer songwriter who plays two acoustic songs of his for us! Steven also talks openly and passionately/powerfully about his mams struggles almost making him miss the show and how the mental health system is failing people who struggle.
In the first show of may, Steven (@geek_apocalypse) and Ricky (@vividricky) are joined live in the Spice FM studio with Catherine McKinnell, member of parliament for Newcastle North,John Devitt, director of Recovery4Life and Sana IIyas from Victims First Northumbria!
On the second show of April! Steven and Ricky Are live in the studio to talk all things mental Health and more! Ricky pays a glowing tribute to an old friend of his who died through suicide and the guys are joined by Kirsty Dobson & Donna Lowden who are counsellors at SomeOne Cares and Chris Rollings, headteacher at Hadrian School who recently made alot of news for being vandalised by kids and how the community responded to the crime.
In the first show of April (thats a clue to the big announcement), Steven and Ricky discuss the big news for the show and catch up about the last 5 weeks. The guys are joined in the 2 hours by Johurun Nessa from West End Women & Girls Centre,Ritu Nayyar a friend/distant relation of rickies, also teacher at Keelman's Way special school and Agnieszka Pinczak (nickname Aga), family participation and information worker, Sure Start Childrens Centre West! As always the guys also do mental health news and muck around as always!
On todays March show, Steven (@geek_apocalypse) + Ricky (@vividricky) are live in Spice Fm's studio, where we are joined by Gareth Beard from Newcastle United Disabled Supporters Association and Farida & Lai Yee from West End Befrienders. They also do mental Health news with Kayliegh and they joke about the sound disturbances happening in the show plus much more!
On todays February show, Steven (@geek_apocalypse) + Ricky (@vividricky) are live in Spice Fm's studio, where we are joined by Laura Napran from Writing For Wellbeing, Maggie & Chelsie from Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services and Jeremy Cripps from Children North East! We also introduce our newest team member Kayliegh to the show and end on Mental Health news!
In this special Episode of Mentally Sound, Ricky and Steven Do an hour of the show for time to talk day! The guys reminisce about previous shows, and share stories about their own experiences about mental health and dealing with their own individual disorders. We hope this helps people talk openly about mental health more frequently, not just for one day. our usual show is broadcast 12 till 2pm on spice 98.8 fm every second friday, you can listen at www.spicefm.co.uk or as a podcast on itunes after the show!
Its the first show of 2018! Steven and Ricky talk live from Spic Fm Studios to talk Their Xmas break, as well as they talk about dry January with Susan Taylor from Balance North East, including an interesting talk about units of alcohol being more than you think. The guys also talk about dealing with the holidays, socialising too much and talk mental health News, where they debate homelessness statistics, and Steven passionately defends video games and being addicted to things.
Its our extra long Xmas Special!! Steven (@Geek_apocalypse) and Ricky (@vividricky) are live in the studio to talk all things Christmas! The guys are joined in the Spice Fm studio on this 3 hour edition by Christine Stephenson who made headlines for defending her autistic son, Ian Driver from Veterans Response and Sharon from Community Counselling North East! They are also joined by Sally - Action For Children for fun chat including recent 'memory walk' , Oriana Franceschi to talk xmas schedule for Tyneside Cinema as well as being dementia friendly and we also finish with the last mental heath news of 2017!
On todays show, Steven (@geek_apocalypse) + Ricky (@vividricky) are live in Spice Fm's studio, where Steven talks about turning 30 + we talk to john about stand up/bipolar disorder! We also chat to Kirsty from the Millin Charity, do mental Health News and talk to lucy from Alzheimer's Society North East.
In this horror aware episode of the @_mentallysound show, Steven (@Geek_Apocalypse) and Ricky (@vividricky) talk health, dating and being grateful through age! Plus the guys are joined live in the Spice Fm 98.8 studio with Amir who talks mental Health East vs West treatments as a psychologist, as well as his running of the beacon cafe where we record near. We are also joined by Tom for Mental Health News who also talks Acorn, which is a trade union who helps people with rent and other issues. in the last section, Ali joins the guys to talk about running west End Refugee Service that helps refugees/immigrants entering the country!
On todays show, Steven (@geek_apocalypse) + Ricky (@vividricky) are live in Spice Fm's studio, where Steven Rants about the criticism he has received for not uploading shows, as well as We talk dealing with the summer mental Health wise. We also do Mental Health news and also we play two pre records where Steve interviews Keith about his group Gas Bags, and catches up with old friends of the show Sharon and Cat.
On todays show, Steven (@geek_apocalypse) + Ricky (@vividricky) are joined live on Spice FM 98.8 by Mandy Coppin (Streetwise Newcastle/youth work), Hannah (mens anxiety, who also join us for mental health news), & Fran Heathcote (Public & Commercial Services Union/Save Whitley Bay Job Centre).
On todays show, Steven (@geek_apocalypse) + Ricky (@vividricky) are joined live by Reverend John Packer (West End Food Bank), Chris (social work), & Holly Kelleher & Sam (The Vault/autism/run&talk) plus Steve O'driscoll reads mental Health News!!
On todays show, Steven (@geek_apocalypse) + Ricky (@vividricky) are joined live in the first hour by Simon from The search Project, Terrance the poet and Caroline from Newcastle Samaritans. After Menetal Health News with Steve, We talk in the second hour to Vicky whose an ex nhs nurse, and an old friend of the show Mal joins the show to talk his new recovery search directory app DEEK!
This is a best of edition of our award winning mentally sound show, talking all things Mental Health, which includes an introduction by host Steven Hesse explaining the delay uploading shows, including illness and how mays show never got recorded. Apologies for all involved in mays show, which we plan on redoing by the end of the year. Enjoy!
We are back! Steven (@Geek_Apocalypse) and Ricky (@vividricky) host our brand new show, live every second friday 12 to 2pm on our new home at spice 98.8 fm! This podcast is the full unedited radio show with music! We play some unreleased pre records, talk about our past history, share a few funny stories and get excited about our new partnership with spice Fm and of course, talk about mental health!
Steven Hesse (@geek_apocalypse) and Ricky Thamman (@VividRicky) broadcast our 15th show, live on gravity radio north east on 11th may 2016!
Todays Episode features Shelagh & Lucy, from ‘Pass It On Parents’ - parents/carers charity - chatting on looking after vulnerable children Matthew King, operations manager of ‘West End Food Bank’ - chatting about biggest food bank in UK serving vulnerable people & recent news developments Jina Lewallan, social worker & university lecturer, chatting on difference between American & British social work Phillip Heslop, social worker & university lecturer, chatting about adopted children's mental health Ilana Mitchell, curator of ‘Opera Helps’, chatting about singing initiative service to vulnerable & low mood plus 2 pre recorded interviews from Silverstone (Cygnets Service User Awards 2016) -Alice from NHS England and Mike one of the judges as we were nominated for an award! with hilarious consequences!!
Steven Hesse (@geek_apocalypse) host our 14th show broadcast live on gravity radio north east on the 8th April 2016! todays episode includes Steve Odriscoll pre interviewing Steven Weatherburn about Atos Heathcare and Employment Support Allowance and then Steven joins us live in studio to talk more about his situation! we talk also to Politician Kevan Jones live in studio, Cherlie and Adele join us to talk 'If you care? share!' Foundation, we talk to Carol Butler from Barnados 'orchard mosaic' and wrap the show up with Steve and Mental Health News!!
Steven Hesse (@geek_apocalypse) and permanent co-host Ricky (@vividricky) present our 13th 1 year anniversary show, broadcast live 11/3/16 on gravity Radio north east. Featuring interviews with Sharna from Citizens Advice Bureau Callum Carr from South Tyneside against Bullying David Coombes on his new book about sectioning Steve on mental health News jeremy from Children North East and more!
Steven Hesse (@geek_apocalypse) and guest host Richard Kirby present our 12th show, broadcast live 12/2/16 on gravity radio.
Featuring Lexie talking research on anorexia nervosa,Lynn Gibson from Dementia friends Colin Dolan talks football and mental health projects in the north east and Lisa and Helen talk to us about Newcastle Carers. We also have Mental Health News with Ricky Maggie Douglas with prof. Douglas Turkington on Schizophrenia research and novelist David C talks upcoming roleplaying events with launchpad!
really great episode!!! one of the best we have done!
Steven Hesse (@Geek_Apocalypse) and guest host Ricky (@Vividricky) present our 11th award winning show broadcast live 8/1/16. Featuring live interviews with artist/poet Sean Burn, Jenny Wallwork from Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, David Hill who talks Work Experience, Mental Health News with Steve,Joe Kirwin (DepaulNorth) and Pat Hearon from unison Women and jules reads some poetry! Also Featuring an exclusive podcast only pre recorded interview with Stephen Luke about NHS in the north east and steve interviews David before his ASDA work Experience.
Steven Heslewood (@Geek_Apocalypse) and guest host Sharon Race present our 10th award winning show broadcast live 13/11/15 featuring live interviews with Gary Pollard,Zoe Murta + Mental health news, peerfest, Tony Russell from positive practise in mental health awards, Eddy Stanforth from Sunderland Community Team and Jules and Victoria review Its a wonderful Life!
Steven Heslewood (@Geek_Apocalypse) and guest host Sophie present our 9th show broadcast live 13/11/15 featuring Richard kirby,Mental Health News, discussion, Mad studies, Northern Spirit and the hosts read mental healthy day letters.
Steven Heslewood (@Geek_Apocalypse) and guest host Ricky (@vividricky) present our 8th show broadcast live 9/10/15
Content includes
Introducing Ricky: Steven talks to ricky about the podcast they did together, benwell and welcome people to the show. Bootham Park Hospital closure (York) and impact on NE - David Smith (H&EY MIND) recorded interview with victoria. Lexie Thorpe – LIVE overview of her series looking at how does local university research in psychology. WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY - Saturday 10 October 2015 - recorded interview with Helen Mackay CEO Mental Health Matters MH News – LIVE – with Sophie helplines – LIVE Catherine (+1) from Tyneside Samaritans Talk about World Suicide Day, new number and closure of other helplines. Danny Bowman – LIVE Talk about latest campaigns and his own background body dysmorphia, mh minister MH in the Workplace - Charles Tyne Recruitment – LIVE Mark Charlesworth service user / owner.
Steven Heslewood (@Geek_Apocalypse) and guest host Sophie (@SophieMJSYPE) present our 7th show broadcast live 11/9/15
Content includes
Introducing Sophie: Steven introduces Sophie to the show and talk blogging and being a carer! Victoria peer support item with karen, research manager from mcpin support group! Steveo live chat and recorded piece David live interview talking roleplaying and his new group gaming with launchpad!! bill scott interviewing 3 individuals from NE together about service users and the road to their success. Ricky mental Health news blavo and co mh solicitors: victoria interviews ashley coates and kirsty stewart at their new gateshead offcies which is biggest mental health solicitors in england! Blavo and Co are running a free law clinic at Mind Wellbeing Centre at Dunsbuir Grove, Bensham from 12th October, 1pm – 3pm and then on a monthly basis. Stevens reads blog about his bipolar disorder!
teven Heslewood (Hesse) and guest host Sharon Race present our 6th show broadcast live 14/8/15
Content includes
Introducing Sharon: Steven catches up with Sharon and her laughter for lasses project! Sharon And guest Julie do comedy: Sharon and her comedy friend Julie perform some sketches that have come out of Sharons project We sit down and interview Julie about comedy. John Lawlor interview part 3 - Chief Exec NTW the last part in the series of interviews MH News –Ricky talks through some mental health related news with the hosts Ricky and the hosts interview War veteran Jason about PTSD and the crew debate issues with treating anyone with mental health and if war heros should get special treatment.
We had technical issues throughout so alot of the show is live, apologise to any pre recorded content we couldnt play.
Steven Heslewood (Hesse) and guest host Richard Kirby present our fifth show, broadcast live 10/07/15.
Content includes
Introducing Richard: Steven talks to richard about the challenges he did to raise money for MIND charity. John Lawlor interview part 2 - Chief Exec NTW the second part in the series of interviews MH News –Ricky talks through some mental health related news with the hosts Children’s mental health treatment –Ricky talks to Sally about the mental health treatment of children. David Coombes [LIVE] interview – Creative writing group at Launchpad MH and relationships- Steve O – discussion with his mother about how his MH/substance abuse & recovery affected her Bill S – Gateshead Clubhouse official opening=bill goes to official opening and talk to the people behind it. Jules “life story” recorded with Bill
Steven Heslewood (Geek Apocalypse) solo presents the podcast showcasing all the best pre recorded content from show 4, as the live recorded segments were lost due to technical issues! still a great show! please go to www.inclusionnorth.org to find more info on LD events happening right now!
Content includes:
Bill interviews Sue Taylor from Sight Service about helping the Visually Impared with mental health issues, her recent funding success and what sight service provides.
Selma Starr: live recording of 2 songs of Selmas live gig in Liverpool doing beatles covers!
john lawlor interview part 1: part of a three part series where Victoria and becky interview john Lawlor, Chief executive of the northumberland tyne and wear NHS trust, about the difficulties treating mental health and mental being treated just as important as physical health.
carol interviews Reese and Steve about self harm and how to receive help
Mental Health in Cinema with Wayne and Victoria: the life and career of orson welles!
awesome poetry from jules
bills interview with Derrick about Learning Disability in south Tyneside!
Steven Heslewood (Hesse) and Sharon Race present our third show, broadcast live 8/05/15.
Content includes:
Carol and anthony interview: Carol interviews anthony about bipolar disorder and how it affects families and relationships.
live interview with Marty: Sharon and Steven interview Marty in the studio about is relationship with his friend Fran who deals with bipolar disorder across the pond, his book about helping friends care for friends with the illness and we have an open debate about coping mechanisms!
Alistair interviews the creators of little cog theatre about mental health, and the approach to these issues in entertainment.
live interview with poet jules in studio who reads some poetry
interview with Yusef Abdulla Mental health and Islam with Bill: bill interviews Yusef about islams approach to dealing with mental Health.
Wayne continues mental health in film by discussing one of his favourite films: shutter island!
Steven Heslewood (Hesse) and Carol Robinson present our second show, broadcast live 10/04/15.
Content includes:
Scott Latty Mental Health in the Workplace: Scott monologues about employers attitude and experiences with mental health
Poetry from Hazel Mclead
Becky interviewing Kyle about eating disorders and the gender discrimination associated with anorexia.
LGBT pride: Alisdair interviews support group from LGBT about the support available and the mental health issues gained by being discriminated against with sexuality
Self-harm-Carol interviews her friend Steve about self harm, how to recover, and the positives steps to take to have a better, more positive life.
plus, live studio interviews with: Black Dog Runner (mental health news), Ricky and jules who reads some poetry!
Steven Heslewood (Hesse) and Carol Robinson present our very first show, broadcast live 13/03/15.
Content includes:
Bill and Scotty discuss ADHD and Mental Health in the Workplace.
Alisdair Cameron (Launchpad) interviews Sean McDermott about his poetry.
Clinical Psychologist Nick Hartley speaks to Robert about how CBT helped with OCD, and then to Leyla, a CBT practitioner.
Hesse inteviews comedian Sharon Race about comedy in mental health and about the recent "Laughing Lasses" stand up show at the Cluny.
Mental Health in Cinema with Wayne and Victoria: The psychology of Batman in the movies.
Sophie and Ricky talk about blogging.
Peter (aka @blackdogrunner) and Becki discuss student mental health.
Show Development: Gareth Cooper Production: Victoria McGowan, Kelly @ Gravity Techical: Danny @ Gravity