Pure Mental Podcasting: Recent Episodes
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A one man mental health podcast. Here to discuss all things mental health related, with an occasional male orientated slant. Join us as we explore the historical, philosophical, medical, and experiential world of the mind at its worst and best.
Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This time around it is just myself talking about the 'Suicide among young people in Scotland' report (link below) which was released on the 6th of September (episode recorded 7th September). I cover the overview details of the report, and reflect upon what I have read.
Disclaimer: This episode features mention of suicide, self harm, and details of suicide.
'Suicide among young people in Scotland' Report: https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications/scottish-suicide-information-database/suicide-among-young-people-in-scotland-a-report-from-the-scottish-suicide-information-database-6-september-2022/
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This time around I am joined by James Evans. James is a member of the Welsh Senedd (Parliament). He is the currently the Conservative Shadow Minister for Mental Health & Wellbeing. How handy!!
If you want to know what myself and James talk about...give it a listen!!
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This time around again it is just me, Daniel, at the mic.
(This episode is dedicated to my best friend, for whom I shall be his Best Man at his upcoming wedding.)
This episode is a kind of sequel to a previous episode. Where previously I spoke about my first experiences of poor mental health while I was in high school, I now look negative experiences regarding my mental health while at university.
However, I have done this in a special kind of context, that of my best friend's role during this, at times, very challenging and defining time in my life. I met him during the first week of university, and he was there throughout, during the good times and the bad.
Disclaimer: I do make passing reference to suicide, self harm, and alcohol misuse.
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This time around again it is just me, Daniel, at the mic.
For this episode I have decided to talk about my experiences of taking medication to help support me and my mental health. I talk about the different medications I have taken, and the impact they have had on me, both positive and negative.
This is a very personal account of my experiences, but I would love to hear from yourselves about your own journeys with mental health and mental health related medication.
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This time around, it is just me, Daniel, at the mic.
Recently we have heard some fantastic and honest stories about peoples' lives. In this episode I talk about my own experiences with mental health, focusing on when I believe it all 'began' for me. An at time difficult story to share, I do my best to explain how, for a period of about 2 years, I struggled in high school with my own mental health, and how I came out the other side of that period. Yes there are tears and long pauses, but it is a story of a time of my life which was very formative and influential in who I am. I even have time to share some advice to 'young Daniel' based on this experience and many other experiences after it.
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This time around, we talk to Michelle Thomson, MSP.
With the backdrop of the Scottish Council Elections, and a flat car battery, the discussion takes many twists and turns. The conversation leads to an in depth look at Daniel and Michelle's shared love of music, and how music is more than just some notes on a piece of paper. Michelle also shares and discusses a particularly difficult period of her life, and how resilience and being humble plays a key part in her journey traversing all this.
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This time around, Daniel talks to Rachel and Doug from Mindspace, an innovative mental health charity based in Perth, Scotland.
The trio discuss what Mindspace does, and how its use of peer support and 'recovery college' may come as something quite new for people. Both Doug and Rachel share how their own experiences with mental health helped to lead them to working with Mindspace. There is even time to talk about Rachel's forthcoming adventure!!
Mindspace: https://mindspacepk.com/
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This time around, Daniel talks to Fraser Hall who is a member of the Mental Resilience Training team working with the British Armed Forces (and a friend). The first portion of the chat focuses on the work that Fraser does to enable those in need to develop their mental resilience. It would be fair to say that Fraser is quite passionate about this, and it comes across as he shares with us how the training is meant to work, and how it has benefited him. The second half is Fraser's testimony. Here he shares his own experiences of mental health, in particular the challenges of PTSD. This part is raw, honest and as human as it gets.
DISCLAIMER: There is reference to suicide during this episode.
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This time around, Daniel talks with Jim Hume from Support in Mind Scotland and the National Rural Mental Health Forum.
The conversation initially focuses on what Support in Mind Scotland is and all the super work that it does. There is some time to talk about Jim's pastimes which features amateur radio and Bob Ross. The final part of the chat is about the NRMHF and the work they do in bringing people together with rural backgrounds to support mental health. Needless to say, it is incredible!
Support in Mind Scotland: https://www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk/
National Rural Mental Health Forum: https://ruralwellbeing.org/
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This time around, Daniel talks with the MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Western Isles), Alasdair Allan.
The conversation focuses on life and challenges of rural living. Alasdair has experience of living in various locations all over Scotland, and this is reflected when talking about possible causes of poor mental health in residents of rural Scotland. There is even a little Gaelic thrown in for good measure (fear not, it is 99.9% in English).
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This time around, Daniel talks with the child & adolescent psychiatrist, Dr Luisa Sanz.
Dr Sanz shares here experiences of growing up with mental health challenges in her family, life working within the NHS and with young people, as well as her hopes and dreams with her new endeavor, Mind Yr Life. The honesty with which Dr Sanz approaches this conversation is really rewarding, and she is working so hard to highlight the cause of anyone with poor mental health.
Mind Yr Life: https://www.mindyrlife.com/
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This episode has a chat with Ghizala Avan from Mental Health Foundation, and Kieran who is a volunteer with Diabetes Scotland.
We discuss living with long term medical conditions with Kieran's particular experiences of living with diabetes. Talk revolves around how to manage such long term conditions, and the impact they can have on your mental health. Ghizala also talks us through the work that Mental Health Foundation does and how it works with organisations who support those who long term conditions.
Mental Health Foundation: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/
Diabetes Scotland: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/in_your_area/scotland
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
Episode 15 is a chat with Gillian Mackay, Scottish Green Party MSP for the Central Scotland region.
Gillian shares with us her experiences of being an MSP and other roles with the Scottish Green Party. We talk about the importance of resilience and how that relates to Gillian's life in politics. There is also plenty of time to talk about the wonderful things that 'Rebel Legion UK' is doing to support people (and some fun chat about Star Wars in general)!
Rebel Legion UK - http://rebellegion.co.uk/
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Welcome back to another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
In this episode I talk with Sharon Thomas. Sharon is the Operations Manager for Lighthouse for Perth, a mental health organisation based in Perth and Kinross.
Sharon shares with us some of the work that Lighthouse does for anyone over the ages of 12, with a particular focus here on talking about the younger people she and her team work with. We talk about how the challenges and attitudes facing young people can impact on their mental health. Sharon also explains how Lighthouse supports with 'crisis intervention' and how that can really help those who need it.
Disclaimer: This episode includes references of suicide.
Lighthouse for Perth: https://lighthouseforperth.org/
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This time out I am talking with Malcolm Hanson from the charity PTSD Resolution. Something a little different here as we discuss what trauma is and how PTSD Resolution work to support those in need of help. We discuss what Human Givens Theory is and how it is used. We also talk about topics such as survivor guilt, morality, and much more!
Disclaimer: There is some discussion of suicide in this episode.
PTSD Resolution: https://ptsdresolution.org/
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Pure Mental Podcast is back again with a new episode!
This time around Daniel is chatting with Green Party MSP, Ariane Burgess.
Daniel and Ariane discuss; the joys and trials of living in the Highlands, the mental health challenges of modern life, the environment, and the distinct lack on 'Monroe bagging' going on!
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This time around on Pure Mental Podcasting, I am talking to the MSP and Deputy Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliamen, Liam McArthur.
We discuss a vast array of topics regarding mental health. The discussion has a lot of focus on mental health in island communities, and ways in which keeping an idealised version of 'island life' relates to dealing with community mental health challenges (not to mention the dangers of fishing near Dunvegan).
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Back with another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting!
This time around I am talking with Patrick Harvie, MSP and co-leader of the Scottish Green Party.
This is a great conversation about so many different things to do with mental health (and Dr Who). We even manage to squeeze in a little bit about climate change (and mental health)!
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Back with another episode of Pure Mental Podcasting, this time talking about music.
I go into the importance of music in my life and my mental wellbeing, touching on classical music, Meatloaf, and how music can be used to express how we truly feel.
Episode 8 has Daniel having a conversation with Daryl and Colin from the Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAD). The chat centres on the relationship between mental health and alcohol and/or drugs. Colin and Daryl share their experiences of supporting people who struggle with or know those who struggle with substance misuse. There is also time to discuss Scottish stereotypes regarding substance misuse, the widespread need for support, and what organisations such as the SFAD are working hard to achieve.
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs: https://www.sfad.org.uk/
In this episode we have the pleasure of talking to Craig Hoy (MSP). Craig is Shadow Minister for Social Care and Mental Health (how appropriate).
Happy New Year Everyone!
This time around Daniel is speaking with Alex Cole-Hamilton, MSP and leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats. They discuss subjects such as the access to mental health support, the joy of children, and some very personal experiences.
DISCLAIMER: There is reference to both alcohol and suicide in this episode.
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Episode 5 has Daniel interviewing the MSP & athlete Brian Whittle. Here the discuss mental health in relation to the world of politics and sport.
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Episode 4 sees Daniel back talking to you about pain. What do we mean when we use the word pain? How does pain manifest itself? How can we treat and support ourselves when we are in 'pain'?
Episode 3 of Pure Mental Podcasting features an interview with former leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Willie Rennie. Daniel and Willie discuss the stresses and strains of politics on mental health, how to manage those strains, and the impact of Covid-19 on the people of Scotland.
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In the episode 2, Daniel shares what it meant by 'mental health', what is involved in creating out mental health, and what are the common features when someone struggles with poor mental health.
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The first episode of the Pure Mental podcast focuses on the whats, wheres, whens, and whys of the podcast, and the hopes and goals regarding of what we want to achieve.