Try Not To Stare: Recent Episodes
Try Not To Stare
Conversations about all things mental health and disabilities! Tackling the taboo around these topics whilst interviewing interesting people and learning about their experiences with these subjects.
In this episode I get to interview the lovely Ariana Watling (@ariana_on_the_bench) who is a jewellery designer and business owner from Lacock! Ariana opens up to me about her experience with being raped at the age of 16 and her previous abusive relationship and we talk about the effect this had on her mental health. We also talk about how Ariana managed to turn this dark time in her life into a positive with starting her jewellery business and turning it into a successful business that is growing fast! Thank you to a Ariana for taking part in this episode and for raising awareness on such an important topic, I wish you all the best on your final year at uni!
In celebration of autism awareness week, I talk about my story with autism, how it has affected me in the fashion industry and as a fashion student. I talk about my diagnosis, my struggles at uni but also some things that are really quite great about me and my autism! I hope you enjoy :)
This episode is a very exciting bonus episode for season 1 of Try Not To Stare, in celebration of National Cerebral Palsy day here in the UK! In this episode I got to chat to Ryan Zaman, who is a fashion model with Cerebral Palsy. We talk about Ryan’s diagnosis, his break into to fashion industry, what it’s like to be a model with Cerebral Palsy and lots more! You don’t want to miss this episode! Thank you to Ryan for opening up to me and answering all my questions. I learnt a lot! Make sure to check out Ryan’s Instagram page @ryan_zaman
In this episode I get to talk to Sarah, who is a TV and Film Production student at Solent University. We talk all about the diagnosis process, what it’s like having ADHD, the power of animal therapy, as well as what support is offered after the diagnosis. I hope you enjoy the episode!
In this episode I get to talk to the wonderful Abbie, who has cerebral palsy. Abbie runs her own talent agency called, The Dazey Hills Company! We talk about accessibility, cerebral palsy awareness and more! Abbie has been nominated for the National Diversity awards, in the positive role model category, check it out here: https://nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/2021shortlist/ Also, give Abbie’s talent agency a follow on Instagram: @thedazeyhillsco Here are some links for the CP charities that Abbie mentioned in the podcast: https://www.cpteensuk.org , http://adultcphub.org , Deaf & Disabled people in TV: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1693347897634099/?ref=share
In this episode I get to talk to the wonderful Alex Deece, a videographer, photographer and owner of @deecentmedia. We talk about his experience of mental health issues and anxiety, as well as his opinions on what more can be done to break the stigma attached to men’s mental health. Make sure to give @deecentmedia a follow on Instagram!
In this episode I interview my mum! I thought it would be really interesting to get my mum’s perspective on what it was like for her to raise a child with a disability. We talk about what it was like for her to watch me battle multiple eating disorders as a teenager and also any advice she can give to parents that might be going through something similar.
In this episode I get to interview the fabulous Jack Francis, who is a session drummer and musician with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia. We talk all about his diagnosis, school life, how it effects his work in the music industry and more! I hope you all love this episode, make sure you give Jack a follow on Instagram @thejack.francis
In this episode I talk to Siyana Maria about her struggles with eating, the pressures social media and the fashion industry puts on women to look a certain way, as well as the coping mechanisms Siyana uses to keep up her healthy lifestyle and recovery!
In this episode I got to interview Beth, who is a fashion blogger. Beth also has autism! We talk about our struggles, autistic representation in the fashion industry and more!
In this episode I get to interview Ariane Young, who is a celebrity hair and makeup artist with dyslexia and dyspraxia. We talk all about how it effects her work, have a laugh about some funny moments in her life and she also gives me an insight into the life of an MUA! Make sure you go and give Ariane a follow on Instagram -> @ariane.young_mua
Welcome back to another episode in the Try Not To Stare series. This episode I talk to Ben about men’s mental health and mental health within the army. We chat about things like stigma, chain of command, social media, coping mechanisms, society’s standards/pressures and more! This episode was also recorded so if you want to watch that along with audio transcription head over to the website!
In this episode I interview my husband, Ben. Who also happens to be my carer! I thought he would give an interesting perspective on what it is like to be a carer for someone with autism, the daily struggles and the highs and lows. It’s important to note that this is just our experience with this subject and obviously people’s experiences with being a carer and autism is different for everyone! Please do follow the podcast Instagram @trynottostare_ to stay up to date with everything!