HOPECAST: Recent Episodes
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
Making suicide part of the everyday conversation, HOPECAST is a podcast from UK charity, PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide. By talking openly and honestly with a range of guests about suicide, mental health and emotional wellbeing, HOPECAST is smashing the stigma around suicide one conversation at a time.
Just before they set off on their third walk, Tim, Mike and Andy of the 3 Dads Walking hang up their boots and have a sit down to chat about memories of their previous walks across every corner of the country, their incredible fundraising of over £1 million which greatly supported PAPYRUS' HOPELINE247 helpline go 24/7, their Pride of Britain award, and most importantly their three daughters Emily, Beth and Sophie that they sadly lost to suicide.
The Dads set off on their 'Walk of Hope 2024' on the 17th April. Starting at the Stirling PAPYRUS Office, their 25 day trek takes them down the east of the country to finish at Norwich Town Hall on the 11th May. To come and cheer them along the way, find their route tracker here: A Walk of Hope 2024 — 3 Dads Walking.
HOPELINE247 is here to support anyone under 35 who is struggling with thoughts of suicide. Trained advisers are here for you all day every day by calling 0800 068 4141, texting 07860 039 967 or emailing pat@papyrus-uk.org. For more information about PAPYRUS and to access resources visit Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide (papyrus-uk.org).
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Why is it so important to have your voice heard as a young person? February marks Children's Mental Health Week, with this years topic being "My Voice Matters". Sophie from HOPELINE247, Lucy Oliver from Merseyside Youth Association and Siobhan Keating, a young person's advocate, all discuss the importance of encouraging young people to speak up and find the power in their own voice.
In light of a new video campaign between PAPYRUS, MYA, YPAS and CAMHS, this episode also discusses safety planning, a collaborative tool between a young person who is struggling with thoughts of suicide and a trained suicide prevention adviser, describing what one is and how it works.
HOPELINE247 is here to support anyone under 35 who is struggling with thoughts of suicide. Trained advisers are here for you all day every day by calling 0800 068 4141, texting 07860 039 967 or emailing pat@papyrus-uk.org.
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With the festive season occurring over this month, we are joined by HOPELINE247 advisers Alicia Ewington and Gav Topley to have a chat about the pressures of this time of year and how to look after yourself if you feel overwhelmed. Alicia and Gav both talk about how to handle the stresses of Christmas and how to prepare for the New Year, along with giving some essential advice about self care and how to manage your thoughts of suicide.
HOPELINE247 is here to support anyone under 35 who is struggling with thoughts of suicide. Trained advisers are here for you all day every day by calling 0800 068 4141, texting 07860039967 or emailing pat@papyrus-uk.org.
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To mark International Nurses Day, we hosted a HOPECAST Nurses and suicide special with PAPYRUS Trustees Sarah Fitchett and Dr. Annessa Rebair who both have backgrounds in Nursing and lived experiences of suicide. Sarah and Annessa talked about the different mental health challenges Nurses can face and the professions link to suicide which often isn't talked about enough.
HOPELINE247 is here to support anyone under the age of 35 struggling with thoughts of suicide and support for concerned others. Trained advisors are here to support you now 24/7 on 08000684141.
For April's episode of HOPECAST we want to shine a light on fundraising, there are so many ways you can raise funds and help make a difference. We spoke to Vicki and Annie from the PAPYRUS fundraising team to find out more. As it's now officially spring there are so many events coming up you can get involved with to support PAPYRUS!
HOPELINEUK is here to support anyone under the age of 35 struggling with thoughts of suicide and support for concerned others. Trained advisors are here to support you everyday from 9am until midnight on 08000684141.
For this month's special episode of HOPECAST we're joined by media personality and entrepreneur Tanya Bardsley were we focussed on the link between ADHD and suicide, especially amongst women. Tanya has lived experience of suicide when she was younger and was diagnosed with ADHD aged 40, which she said has helped a lot things in her life make sense for her.
HOPELINEUK is here to support anyone under the age of 35 struggling with thoughts of suicide and support for concerned others. Trained advisors are here to support you everyday from 9am until midnight on 08000684141.
February's episode of Hopecast is a HOPELINEUK special where we're joined by advisors Emma Lacey and Chloe Cartwright based in Cardiff. Emma and Chloe talk about some of the misconceptions about contacting HOPELINEUK, who can contact the helpline and how a range of trained advisors can support you.
HOPELINEUK is here to support anyone under the age of 35 struggling with thoughts of suicide and support for concerned others. Trained advisors are here to support you everyday from 9am until midnight on 08000684141.
For the first episode of 2023, we're joined by former Miss England, model and PAPYRUS Ambassador Alisha Cowie. Alisha talks about the pressures women face and how this can lead to young suicide as well as the dangers of comparing yourself to others. Alisha also shares her own personal experiences, how she practices kindness to herself and what steps you can take.
HOPELINEUK is here to support anyone under the age of 35 struggling with thoughts of suicide and support for concerned others. Trained advisors are here to support you everyday from 9am until midnight on 08000684141.
In this December episode of HOPECAST, we're joined by financial educational instructor and TikTok star Anna Branding, also know as Money for Millennials. Anna talks to us about breaking the barriers when it comes to young people talking about their finances and breaking bad money cycles. Money worries and debt has a significant link to suicide, with the cost of living crisis and Christmas it's a really important topic of conversation.
HOPELINEUK is here to support anyone under the age of 35 struggling with thoughts of suicide and support for concerned others. Trained advisors are here to support you everyday from 9am until midnight on 08000684141.
For November's episode of HOPECAST, we're joined by PAPYRUS Trustee and University of Salford Neonatal Lecturer, Sarah Fitchett who sadly lost her 14 year old son Ben to suicide. Sarah shared with us her experiences of grief and talked to us about what to say to someone who has been bereaved by suicide and what to refrain from saying to someone who's lost someone to suicide.
HOPELINEUK is here to support anyone under the age of 35 struggling with thoughts of suicide and support for concerned others. Trained advisers are here to support you everyday from 9am until midnight on 08000684141.
In the latest episode of HOPECAST, we speak to Emma, Megan and Denise at Queen's University, Belfast.
In this video, we discuss the topic of looking after yourself during university and why it is important to reach out to your wellbeing services when at university.
Guests:
Emma Murphy - Elected SU President
Megan McAlister - Leader of Queens University 'Mind your mood.' initiative
Denise Clements - Member of Queens University Disability and Wellbeing team
You can listen to the podcast version on all major channels including Spotify by searching HOPECAST.
WARNING Although care has been taken to address the discussed topics in a safe and sensitive way, the following video may contain conversations/language some viewers may find triggering, upsetting or offensive.
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or are concerned a young person you know may be, please contact HOPELINEUK for free and confidential support.
For episode 20 of HOPECAST we're joined by Andy, Mike and Tim, the 3 Dads Walking.
United by the tragic death of their daughters, the three dads walked more than 300 miles in 2021 to raise vital awareness and funds for PAPYRUS. This year they plan to double that by walking more than 600 miles visiting all four nations across the UK.
We caught up with them on zoom, as they prepare to take on this incredible challenge later on this week.
In this special series of HOPECAST, HOPECAST Extra Time, PAPYRUS explores racism, LGBTQ+ representation, and gambling within football and sport.
In episode three we focus on racism with special guests:
Anyika Onuora - Retired British sprint track and field athlete, Anita Beeden - Education Training Consultant, Show Racism the Red Card and Nilesh Chauhan - Football Coach, Founder of Villains Together.
In this special series of HOPECAST, HOPECAST Extra Time, PAPYRUS explores racism, LGBTQ+ representation, and gambling within football and sport.
In episode two we focus on LGBTQ+ representation with special guests Hannah-Lily Lanyon from Goal Diggers FC and Erin Williams from Sports Programme Manager at Stonewall
If you need further support please reach out to PAPYRUS and Stonewall.
www.papyrus-uk.org
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
https://www.goaldiggersfootballclub.com/
In this special series of HOPECAST, HOPECAST Extra Time, PAPYRUS explores racism, LGBTQ+ representation, and gambling within football and sport.
In episode one we focus on gambling with special guests:
Marvin Sordell – Former Premier League footballer and Ambassador for YGAM
Kevin Clelland – Director of programme engagement at YGAM
Sam Starsmore – Head of Delivery: Education at YGAM
If you need further support please reach out to PAPYRUS and YGAM.
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
https://www.ygam.org/
For episode 19 of HOPECAST we're joined by Meanha Begum, Head of Operations at Inspirited Minds.
In this podcast Meanha discusses the work Inspirited Minds do to smash the stigma around suicide and support those within the Muslim Community.
For episode 18 of PAPYRUS HOPECAST we're joined by Twinnie, an English singer-songwriter and actress.
In this podcast, Twinnie talks about her latest EP release 'Welcome to the Club' and her thoughts around mental health, suicide and stigma within the Traveller community.
For episode 17 of the PAPYRUS HOPECAST we’re joined by PAPYRUS ambassadors Phoebe Torrance and Cat White, who have recently collaborated on the upcoming film ’54 Days’. 54 Days is a film focusing on a family coming to terms with suicide and their journey of grief.
In this podcast, Cat and Phoebe talk to us about why they wanted to produce a film focussing on suicide, the importance of talking about suicide safely within the arts and the response they hope the film will have.
For episode 16 of the PAPYRUS HOPECAST we're joined by Kirk Norcross. Kirk is most famous for being part of the original line up of The Only Way Is Essex. Since, TOWIE Kirk has appeared on other reality TV shows and has gone on to start his own business.
Kirk has openly battled with his own mental health and suicidal thoughts and tragically lost his beloved Dad Mick, last year to suicide. Kirk joined us in London to talk about overcoming bad days and breaking the stigma around men reaching out for support.
For episode 15 of the PAPYRUS HOPECAST we’re joined by Millie Gooch. Millie is a journalist, author and founder of the Sober Girls Society – an online platform for sober and sober curious women.
We caught up with Millie for Alcohol Awareness Week. We talked about alcohol, relationships and why Millie herself decided to break up with booze for good. We also talked about her book ‘The Sober Girls Society Handbook’ which is a brilliant tool book for navigating the sobersphere.
For episode 14 of the PAPYRUS HOPECAST we are joined by Andy Airey, Tim Owen and Mike Palmer – the ‘3 Dads Walking’. United by the sad loss of their daughters, Andy Tim and Mike are taking on an incredible 300-mile walking challenge over a two-week period to raise vital awareness and funds for PAPYRUS.
We caught up with the three Dads earlier this month via Zoom to talk about how the idea for ‘3 Dads walking’ came about, the planning and logistics that have gone into the walk and each of the Dads talked to us about their daughters Sophie, Emily and Beth.
To find out more about 3 Dads walking and to follow their journey visit their website www.3dadswalking.uk or their twitter page @3dadswalking.
For Episode 13 of PAPYRUS HOPECAST we are joined by Millie, Mark and Grace from BAFTA Award-winning animation studio, Blue Zoo. On World Suicide Prevention Day, we will be releasing an animation created by Blue Zoo, called ‘Sinking Feeling’. Sinking Feeling explores themes such as isolation, loneliness and suicidal thoughts, highlighting the importance of reaching out to support those around you.
We caught up with the team from Blue zoo earlier this week via Zoom to learn more about the incredible animation they have created and the processes behind the masterpiece. In this podcast we discuss how the animation came about, the process of creating the animation including stylistic choices, the themes and messages explored in the animation and why creating this animation means so much to those involved at Blue Zoo.
CONTENT WARNING
The following podcast discusses themes of suicide, and contains death/ suicide language that some listeners may find upsetting. For more information on how PAPYRUS can support you through thoughts or feelings of suicide, contact HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141, text 07860 039967 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org
In this panel PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is joined by leading LGBT+ individuals and organisations, to talk about suicide prevention in the LGBT+ community.
*CONTENT WARNING/ TRIGGER WARNING The following discussion may include language and themes that some people may find triggering, upsetting or offensive. The topic of suicide and suicide prevention is raised in this video, with reference to method. Please note that care has been taken to try and address these topics in a safe and sensitive way.
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide’s chief executive, Ged Flynn, is joined by Mo Wiltshire (Stonewall), Alex Woolhouse (Mermaids), Reverend Jide Macaulay (House of Rainbow), Professor Katherine Johnson (RMIT University), and Finn Greig (Gendered Intelligence), in celebration of LGBT+ History Month.
In this podcast, the panellists talk about suicide prevention in the LGBT+ community, why LGBT+ History Month is important and what it means to them. We also address key themes of shame and stigma in both the LGBT+ community, and within suicide prevention.
We look at the importance of sharing our stories, of telling our own histories, and how – as a society – we can be better allies. It’s a conversation filled with hope – filled with both lived, and living experience – and an extremely important conversation to have in order to smash the stigma around suicide, and make it part of everyday conversation
For episode 11 of the PAPYRUS HOPECAST we are joined by Dane Buckley from Rainbow Migration (formerly UKLGIG) as part of LGBT+ History Month. Dane is the Support Services Manager for Rainbow Migration and he leads on growing, developing and delivering services offering practical, psychosocial and emotional support to LGBTQI+ people who are seeking asylum.
Rainbow Migration is an organisation that supports LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system, and provides legal advice and information to LGBT+ people seeking to live in the UK. His previous role was in the Leaving Care Team (Medway Social Services) and before that he was the Wellbeing Service Manager for the London Irish Centre. He is from Harrow and lives in Kent. He identifies as gay and is of Irish and Anglo-Indian heritage.
We caught up with Dane earlier this year via Zoom to learn more about the brilliant work that Rainbow Migration is doing. In this podcast we discuss mental health within the LGBTQI+ community, Dane gave us some of his best self-care tips, and we also talked about HOPE.
For episode 10 of the PAPYRUS HOPECAST we’re chatting to Love Island star and fitness guru Anton Danyluk. Anton was a contestant and finalist on 2019’s Love Island. Since leaving the island, he’s set up a gym to promote physical wellbeing. Anton has opened up on social media about struggles he had as a kid and bullying that he experienced – and how this affected his confidence.
We caught up with Anton in February 2020 while filming for our campaign “Bedtime Stories Chapter 2” in Manchester. We talked about his time on Love Island, his experience with online bullying and trolling and his goals for the future.
Ahead of International Men's Day we caught up with TOWIE's Mario Falcone via Zoom to talk about life as a new Dad, lockdown and his hopes for the future. Mario is a mental health campaigner and a brand new PAPYRUS Ambassador who has shared his own journey openly in a bid to help others who may be struggling. PAPYRUS HOPECAST is a podcast which makes suicide part of everyday conversation.
We sit down with mental health advocate, and all-round wonderful human, Jonny Benjamin, to discuss his journey and his hopes for the future. PAPYRUS HOPECAST is a podcast which looks to make suicide part of everyday conversations.
For Episode 7 of HOPECAST we interviewed Megan Jayne Crabbe (aka Bodyposipanda).
We talked about the growth of body positivity, using social media to build communities and the hope Megan has in young people today.
PAPYRUS HOPECAST is a podcast which looks to make suicide part of everyday conversations.
PAPYRUS HOPECAST is a podcast which looks to make suicide part of everyday conversations.
For Episode 4, sisters Helen and Angela welcomed us into their kitchen for an afternoon of cooking, baking and talking.
We talked about how baking is a great form of self-care and how the family came together to support one another after the loss of Angela's husband Mark to suicide in 2003.
PAPYRUS HOPECAST is a podcast which looks to make suicide part of everyday conversations.
For Episode 6 we interviewed PAPYRUS Ambassador Alisha Cowie.
We talked about her ambitions to become a detective, the science around fingerprints, how beauty pageants are changing and Alisha's previous struggles with suicidal thoughts.
PAPYRUS HOPECAST is a podcast which looks to make suicide part of everyday conversations.
For Episode 5 we spoke to PAPYRUS fundraiser and volunteer, Molly Smout, who recorded a rousing version of Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’ with the Divas Women’s Choir to raise money for suicide prevention.
We talked about singing, friendship and bereavement.
PAPYRUS HOPECAST is a podcast which looks to make suicide part of everyday conversations.
For Episode 3 we interviewed award-winning filmmaker, mental health advocate and PAPYRUS Champion Phoebe Torrance.
We talked about writing and directing, sneezing on set, bereavement, suicidal thoughts and using social media for positivity.
PAPYRUS HOPECAST is a podcast which looks to make suicide part of everyday conversations.
For September 2019 we interviewed journalist and mental health campaigner Ryan Ferguson. We spoke with him about sport, his experiences of suicidal thoughts and his love of writing.
PAPYRUS HOPECAST is a podcast which looks to make suicide part of everyday conversations.
For October 2019 we joined 24 Corners of the World and the Human Library of Liverpool for a 24-hour Talkathon exploring mental health and homelessness.
Feat. Jerome, Jo, Jimmy Bongo, Lynne & Jules (from Reel Recovery), Yinka (Human Library of Liverpool & PAPYRUS), Rob (PAPYRUS).