Mind Your Head Radio Show: Recent Episodes
Steve McNay
This week, we are exploring the importance of a nourishing sex life, the impact that mental ill health can have on sex, how to look after yourself and all things sex and mental health. Joined in the studio by sexpert Mel King, some interesting discussion, some great tunes and the usual Mind Your Head nonsense....
With wonderful studio guest Suzanna from Q Alliance, we take a look at the challenges and issues for the LGBT community and their mental health.
With high levels of self harm, suicidal ideas, depression and anxiety, the discussion looks at why this is the case, what we can do to reduce this and what support there is locally.
With the usual selection of music, chat and information, the MYH crew educate, inform and hopefully entertain whilst exploring this important issue.
For the first show in Series 5, we are looking at World Mental Health Day and this years theme, Dignity in Mental Health (we are planning on using dignity as the theme throughout the series).
What does 'dignity' mean? How can we ensure that it is considered both within mental health support and across our city? With some cracking tunes, the usual crew in the studio and news and reviews for the coming series, well worth a listen.....
For the final show of this series, we are looking at tunes that help people feel better. With a lots of tunes, some lovely stories and a reflection of the series, this is a nice and relaxed final show. We'll see you in October for series 5....!
Despite being highly caffeinated, this show looks at Mental Health Awareness Week, focusing on mindfulness. With our own mindfulness coach (Lizzie) in the studio and discussion around what stigma and awareness means to people, a varied and stimulating discussion.
This week we are joined in the studio by James Ayres, personal trainer and all round sporty guy, to discuss mens health. With suicide being the most common cause of death for men under 50 and significant numbers of men experiencing mental health issues, they are still far less likely to accept help or ask for support. What can we do about it?
With the usual mix of chat, tunes and silly, this is Mind Your Head S4E14
A mixed bag on the show this week, with #loveMK day upon us. A nice quiz about MK, a look at the main parties plans for mental health if they win and a look at the news from around the world of mental health and wellbeing, alongside the usual mix of silliness and good tunes.
This week we are joined by Charlie Wardle from Climb Your Mountain, a MK based charity that support wellbeing through exercise, education and raises money by offering people the chance to do big challenges. Exploring the impact of exercises, the importance of mental health education and generally having a really nice natter, we also play some good tunes.
With it being National Pet Month, we speak with Chris Jones, who is looking at mindfulness with horses, explore the benefits of animals for mental health and, as always, play some cracking tunes - bit old school this week, with JJ Cale, Huey Lewis and more....
It's World Autism Day and so we are talking about autistic spectrum disorders.
With more than 1 in 100 people being somewhere on the autistic spectrum, this is a hidden disability that impacts on over 2.7 million people in the UK.
Looking at autism facts and myths, the impact on individuals what you need to know, the show looks at this often misunderstood condition.
This week we are looking at what's happening in the world of mental health and wellbeing. With discussions around childrens services, knitting, funding cuts and new ideas, a diverse and interesting chat! Tunes chosen by Lizzie and Sue, so the management apologizes for any offence caused.....
This week we are joined by Stephen Archibald, Chief Executive of Carers MK, the organisation that supports people who care and support someone. Looking at what it means to be a carer, what support there is for those that care and what CarersMK can do to help, this is a good overview of just how tough it can be to look after someone.
A replay from series 3, looking at ecotherapy and the role 'green' activities can have on your mental health. Bit of a retro feel, with discussions around the number of trees in Milton Keynes, guerrilla gardening, digging and mud.
This week we are joined by Delphi Ellis, dream analyst, therapist and all round tree hugger, to discuss alternative ways of managing wellbeing, rather than just medication. An interesting and varied hour of chat, with some great tunes too (including a bit of Beyonce!).
It's National Eating Disorders week and so this week, we are discussing eating disorders! A complex and often misunderstood condition that affects many people, either directly or due to a loved one suffering. Looking at how it feels, what can help and how we can all be supportive, the show takes a look at how eating disorders can impact on peoples lives.
A strange old show this week, with half an hour of news from the trenches and then a replay of some quizzes from last series. And some really good tunes. Lots of fun, with a 'healthy foods' quiz and then a 'what is schizophrenia' quiz. Entertainment at its finest!
We are joined in the studio by Jo O'Connor from Compass to discuss addictions. Compass work to tackle problem substance use and Jo and the crew talk about what addiction is, what help there is out there and how we can help people experiencing difficulties. With other bits and bobs, some great tunes and some fun with playing songs from a phone (!), an hour of information, education and entertainment.
Welcome to Series 4. News, views and a preview of the coming series of Mind Your Head at the new time of 7pm on Thursday evenings. Tune in each week at secklowsounds.org and get involved via facebook.com/myhradioshow or twitter.com/myhradioshow
Wellbeing Part 2 - following running out of time last week, we continue our look at what we can ALL do to stay well, focus on our mental and emotional health and generally, mind our heads.
Looking at diet, sleep and isolation and with tunes from Lily Allen, Awol Nation, Bipolar Sunshine and Bill Withers and the usual crew, listen in for info, quiz and silliness.....
Tonight we look at wellbeing - what can we ALL do to keep ourselves mentally healthy. We hear about eating five a day, exercising and a whole variety of things about positive physical health - we look at what we can do for our heads.
With the usual crew, tunes from Plastic Bertrand, Wilkinson, Roxy Music and Soundgarden, listen in for handy tips, silliness and some interesting stuff....
Tonight, we are talking about talking therapies. With the usual crew joined in the studio by Claire from the West Bletchley Wellbeing Centre, we talk about the range, purpose and need for talking, alongside exploring the new services on offer locally.
Tunes from Nina Simone, Scissor Sisters and Massive Attack amongst others and the usual silliness and news.
Tonight we are looking at 'The Key to Awareness' with Fiona McGuire, who has developed an approach to support better mental health. With discussion, exploration and a practical exercise, we look at the importance of being aware and how it can help.
With more good tunes, a great posse in the studio and the usual news and views, tune in for an hour of information, entertainment and discussion.
Tonight we look at Schizophrenia, during 'Stand Up for Schizophrenia' week. With an interactive quiz (sheets on the Facebook page) and some excellent tunes as well, the show aims to challenge the misconceptions, reduce stigma and encourage people to understand this complex and challenging condition.
With tunes from Marvin Gaye, Antony and the Johnsons, Kasabian and Conna Mockasin and Sue, Lizzie, Chris and Steve in the studio (with Sara eating chocolates), an entertaining and informative hour....
Mindfulness - its the current big thing, but what is it? What does it do? What benefits does it bring and how can you get it? With studio discussion from Steve, Chris, Jeanette and Sue, Lizzie explains all about mindfulness, with contributions from Fiona who joined us for the evening.
Excellent tunes from (among others), Bjork, Mouldy Peaches, Lou Reed and Pearl Jam.
Tonight we talk about Ecotherapy, with the usual tunes. Chris and Steve are joined by Sue, Jeanette and Lizzie (and Jillie!) to look at what it is, why it's important and where you can get involved....
We also played some very mellow tunes from India Irie, Bombay Bicycle Club, John Legend and Public Symphony.
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In the first of the new series, Chris and Steve are joined by Sue and Lizzie (and Jillie!) to discuss Halloween costumes, Sun headlines, how we use language and whether all these things stigmatise people with mental health problems.
We also played some banging tunes from Elbow, Arcade Fire, KlangKarrussel and Gorillaz.
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