Speak Your Strength - The Mental Health Podcast: Recent Episodes
Paul McGregor
Speak Your Strength is a series of conversations with real people, discussing topics a lot of people shy away from.
With a heavy focus on mental health, we give people a platform to share their stories to help inspire yours.
We dive deep into darker times, but also discuss the recovery and the key lessons learnt throughout.
It's time we started a conversation around mental health, and it's time you joined that conversation.
About the host: Paul lost his Dad to suicide in 2009. Shortly after he fell into depression himself and also suffered with anxiety. Throughout the last 9 years Paul has been on a journey to better himself, and now documents that journey for you to follow.
So today is World Mental Health Day, but every day we should talk about mental health.
In this short episode I explain the importance of raising awareness, and give you some simple ways to create big impact on how to help break the stigma that surrounds mental health.
It can be as simple as messaging someone in need or sharing something to do with mental health, but we all need to remember that we ALL have mental health.
It's not 1 in 4, it's 1 in 1.
I explain more in this episode!
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It's happening!
A few months ago I put together a meet up, a small event for people to come to London to meet me personally but to also talk about mental health. To give mental health the voice it needs right now. Over 30 people showed up, but a lot couldn't make it...
I had messages from people asking me to come to their home town, and I randomly suggested a road trip where I come to meet as many people as possible.
That random idea has now been executed, and tomorrow (Thursday 27th September) I jump into my car, ready to drive over 1300 miles around the UK in 5 days to meet and have as many conversations about mental health as possible.
It's going to be tiring, overwhelming at times, but hopefully it's going to inspire. So far, it looks like they'll be over 150 conversations on the way...
In this episode I announce the schedule, and it would be great to see some of you!
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I'm so grateful for Melanie, who came on the show to share her mental health struggles. From her experiences with therapists, medication and diagnosis to letting go of this past this is a really honest episode.
I love Melanie's determination, who is now studying to become a counsellor.
She's been through a lot, from a tough childhood to her own battles with mental health, but through it all she's come out of the other side with advice for all.
Sit back, take this in, and don't forget it's ok to talk about mental health.
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Todays been overwhelming but inspiring, with interviews for Sky News, LBC and the amazing MQ Mental Health.
So even though it's late, I wanted to put together this episode to let you know why we should talk about suicide.
Why, together... we should stand up to suicide.
The statistics that surround suicide need no explanation, with someone taking their own life every 40 seconds and with it being the biggest killer of young people...
But what can we do to talk more openly about suicide?
What can we do to break down the stigma?
In this episode I share a personal experience and share why it's time we finally did something about this.
Thank you!
WorldSuicidePreventionDay
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So as some of you know, I recently run the first Speak Your Strength meet up in London. 35 people showed up, and I delivered this presentation you're about to listen too.
In it, I talk about the pain after my Dad's suicide and how I struggled to deal with the bereavement that comes with suicide.
As you may know yourself, mental health can affect anyone. It doesn't discriminate. And hopefully my vulnerability in this episode can help bring more awareness to mental health and suicide in particular.
I also talk about the life changing moment that happened just over a year ago and the lessons I've learnt from it.
Give it a listen :) and let me know what you think in a rating and review. You can also reach out to me on the following social media...
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Enjoy!
So I was walking home recently, struggling...
I was carrying shopping, a parcel, my laptop, and walking up a hill. My mental chatter kept telling me to give up, and it was giving me options to make things easier.
But sometimes, we just need to push through. And know that with every step, we get closer to our goal. We get closer to recovery.
This lesson was something I wanted to share with you in this quick episode.
Use this when things get tough.
You've got this!
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WOW. A few weeks ago I was interviewed for the Life, Are We There Yet? Podcast and I wanted to share it with you today.
This interview went to places I've never spoken about before.
From how losing my Dad to suicide made me feel, how a 'weird' massage turned into a life changing moment and also what I'm now doing to raise awareness for mental health this episode has it all.
This episode takes you on the journey I've been on for the past 9 years.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on it!
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So I've decided to, last minute, arrange a meet up/event for everyone who listens and follows. This event is going to be happening on the 11th August from 1pm to 5pm.
This event is all about giving mental health a voice. To help break the stigma, and show you that it's ok not to be ok.
I'll be inviting down other mental health advocates, speakers, and you'll hear from others sharing their powerful stories.
I'll also be delivering a presentation talking about a moment in my life I've never shared before. It's going to be hard, but hopefully powerful.
I'd love to see you there...
All you need to do is drop me a message on either of the following accounts and I'll let you know more information!
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Welcome to another episode of the Speak Your Strength podcast, the podcast where we give sufferers of mental health a platform to share their story.
This episode is something I've wanted to do for a while, because when it comes to OCD, there's a lot of misjudgements. Even personally, I didn't really know the extent of OCD until speaking to Logan.
Logan is someone who's suffered with mental health for a while, from expressing who he is to dealing with bullying and of course the struggles that come with suffering from OCD.
He started off nervous at the beginning of the interview, but as he started to open up and share advice you saw a completely different side to him. This is what this podcast is ALL about... people sharing their stories and inspiring others.
THANK YOU LOGAN!
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Welcome to another episode of the Speak Your Strength podcast, the podcast where we give sufferers of mental health a platform to share their story.
I know, I know... it's been a while since the last episode but I've been struggling with a bit of overwhelm. I've had a lot going on, but a week ago I recorded this amazing interview with John..
John comes from Manchester, and had quite a challenging up bringing. In this interview he talks deeply about how he grew up, but also about his recent struggles with mental health.
What I love about this episode in particular is how relate able John is to a lot of men, men who may feel like they have to suffer in silence. But John is a prime example that standing up and talking about how you feel can really change your life.
A huge thanks for John for taking the time out and talking about his depression and mental health struggles!
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We need to change our perception around the word 'mental' and also mental health in general. Being classed as mental, and feeling like we are is holding us back from recovering.
In this episode I dive into how I felt about being told I had depression. I personally fought against it, doing all I could to not be diagnosed and it worked in my favour.
But other guests, when diagnosed have felt clarity, have felt at ease and have started their recovery because now they know why they feel that way.
As I always say, how you deal with mental health is always personal. And what works for me might be different to what works for you...
But more importantly, don't feel like you're mental. Don't let anyone tell you you are. Don't feel like you're alone.
We're in this together :)
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We're back with another episode and another powerful story. This time, I called Ross to talk about the tough times he recently endured.
From becoming a Father unexpectedly, to finally connecting with his own Father after 20 years to then losing him suddenly, Ross talks about everything that led to a breakdown.
He didn't know how to handle it, he didn't know who to talk too, but he found strength and started talking more openly about how he felt. Now, he's started a business and has been doing regular live streams sharing how he feels.
A big thanks to Ross for coming on the show and speaking his strength!!
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So I've been toying with the idea of creating some solo episodes. Just me, my microphone, a cup of coffee and of course my mental health.
The aim for the solo episodes is for me to give some insight into how I'm feeling, what I'm doing and more importantly give you some practical advice on how you can help your own mental health.
This episode is all about the things I do to help deal with the darker times. The things I do when I'm struggling to deal with my mental health.
These are things I've learnt over the years and wanted to share how they help.
I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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Jacob commented on a video of mine a few months back, and as an active member within my free Facebook group I had to get him on to share his story.
At just 22, Jacob has been through a lot already but in my eyes has come out of the other side stronger.
From becoming Jacob, not being accepted as transgender, dealing with bullying and then having to cope with his best friend taking his own life, Jacob shares all in this episode.
Again, this is what the Speak Your Strength podcast is all about! Giving amazing people like Jacob dealing with mental health a platform to share his story.
Thanks to Jacob for coming on and thank you to all of you for listening!
Paul
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Wow, another powerful story and another episode for the Speak Your Strength podcast...
I called Melanie to talk about her struggles with mental health.
From work stress to an attempted suicide, 3 months in a psyciatric ward and then dealing with her own daughters mental health battles, this is a POWERFUL episode.
What I love about this story is how she's a walking example of things getting better.
Thank you to Melanie for sharing her story and speaking her strength.
Read more about Melanie's story in her two books...
"The Day My Brain Slipped Out My Head And Onto The Kitchen Floor" - http://amzn.eu/iwbcMqB
"And When You Become A Diamond" - http://amzn.eu/4SmrdDl
If this episode inspired you, or you found it powerful, I'd love to hear from you in a review and rating on iTunes! The more ratings and reviews the more people get to hear these powerful stories around mental health.
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Episode 3 of #SPEAKYOURSTRENGTH sees me call Miriam Akthar who talks about her depression and how she dealt with it using positive psychology.
Miriam has an inspiring story, breaking down into depression and taking alternative routes to overcome it.
We talk about gratitude, the power of journaling, getting outside to boost your mood and other techniques she now uses and teaches her clients to help them deal with depression.
This is what this Podcast is all about!
Giving real people a platform to share their stories. Their mental health struggles, their challenges, their successes and achievements...
This is a Podcast where people can Speak Their Strength.
As always, I'd love to hear your feedback!
If you enjoyed this episode and you want to support, I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review.
Stay strong!
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Episode 2 of #SPEAKYOURSTRENGTH sees me call Leo Lafferty-White who has a very inspiring story to share.
From dealing with sexual assault at a young age, to then being violently bullied throughout School, to a recent mental breakdown due to stress at work Leo opens up completely in this episode and speaks his strength.
What I love most about this chat is how much Leo has had to overcome, but also how much he now wants to help others too.
This is what this Podcast is all about!
Giving real people a platform to share their stories. Their mental health struggles, their challenges, their successes and achievements...
This is a Podcast where people can Speak Their Strength.
As always, I'd love to hear your feedback!
If you enjoyed this episode and you want to support, I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review.
Stay strong!
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Episode 1 of #SPEAKYOURSTRENGTH, I call the 18 year old me and give him some advice for dealing with losing his Dad to suicide.
I'm Paul, and welcome to a new Podcast!
This Podcast is all about giving real people a platform to share their stories. Their mental health struggles, their challenges, their successes and achievements...
This is a Podcast where people can Speak Their Strength.
Over the next few months I'll be call people up and getting them to share their stories on the show, but today is different...
Today I decided to call myself up, the Paul at 18 years old, and give him 4 pieces of advice.
4 pieces of advice I wish someone did give me.
This episode gives you a short insight into my story and also the lessons I've learnt from going through it.
I'd love to hear your feedback!
If you enjoyed this episode and you want to support, I'd love for you to leave a rating and a review.
Stay strong!
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