Chronicles of a Messy Mind

Trigger Warning: Mental health, suicide, self harm & drug related content. Fruity Language included too! Dan Arnold, decorated Army Veteran, co-founder of the astounding charity 'All Call Signs' and a guy with some stories to tell - That's without mentioning, his chats with Harry and Meghan and recognition from Boris himself!  We talk men's mental health as Dan shares his own experience with PTSD, how our mutual loss of our mate, started a movement to help others and how the stigma surrounding these difficult conversations is something we just can't ignore. Dan is so honest in this chat. It's powerful, emotional and raw as he lays mental health and the practical conversations around suicide out bare for us to chew to the bone. This is a must listen...some potentially life changing takeaways and we all have a responsibility to do better  If you need to chat to anyone after listening to this episode you can ring: Samaritans Tel: 116123  Veterans: Visit All Call Signs or phone 03303201185 Find Victoria Hardy Social Media:  Instagram @ginge_unhinged  Clubhouse @victoriahardy  Check Dan Arnold public speaker on:  Facebook  Instagram @danielarnold228  Support All Call Signs Charity: Donate  All Call Signs Instagram  All Call signs Facebook 

Trigger Warning: Mental health & miscarriage. There's potty mouths galore too! Author, Mindfulness Coach, and bossing it in the Fire Service with wellbeing Amy Polly brings it all to this episode. Her energetic vibes are contagious and as we make our way through her insightful story, she just lights up the convo. Following a miscarriage she talks about the moment where she really felt mindfulness changed her. How it's not just being all zen and legs crossed and how the power is in simply just noticing. This one is a bit of magic I reckon...enjoy!  You can find Victoria Hardy on:  Instagram  Clubhouse: @victoriahardy Check out Amy Polly on: Instagram  amypolly.com Clubhouse: @amypolly

We're all re-adjusting to life right now (Lockdown vibes). But my mate Paul chats about having to re-adjust your everything, when your son is diagnosed with Autism. Telling me how your baseline re-sets from the aspirational dreams of what your child may become, to the simple goal of making a friend. His emotion and love for Oliver is tangible as you listen and as he shares the fear he once had of never having a conversation with the boy her adores, we learn with the right support, kindness and empathy of others, there is hope and light. He's a Dad who's learnt to juggle two kids with resilience and has found joy in a little time for himself through the mindfulness of rock-climbing... I think Paul is a bit of a super-hero - as Dads go! For support or information on Autism you may want to visit: National Autistic Society Child Autism UK Victoria is on Social Media as Ginge Unhinged on:- Instagram gingeunhingedpodcast@gmail.com

*A tough listen in parts & a few naughty words* - What if your defining moment is realising that actually it's not quite that easy to fall in love with your baby? Sarah talks so openly about her Postnatal illness. Speaking candidly about her darkest thoughts but also her determination that 'things do get better' and in the end there is beautiful bonds to be formed down the line, which is ok for both Mum and babies. She then shares how this experience has shaped her mindset in taking a leap to another defining moment in work and how she is a little more wise and empathetic from it all. Above all in both these defining moments, Sarah shows that it's being proactive yourself that makes all the difference and how now the kids are older she is carving the way for them to be open about their own mental wellness In this episode we talk about some great places you can go for help if you need to, here are some of them. You are not alone Sarah talks about the Crisis team - Where to get urgent help for mental health - NHS (www.nhs.uk) The Buddy initiative - APNI - Association for Post-Natal Illness | Post Natal ... Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems xxx Social Media Ginge Unhinged (@ginge_unhinged) • Instagram photos and videos Share you defining moments for the podcast or get in touch - Gingeunhingedpodcast@gmail.com

*A bit Sweary* When your defining moments include leaving your UK home, bang in the thick of teenage years, whilst getting comfortable with your own sexuality on the other side of the world in New Zealand, you know this one has some lessons. Lewis Rowe talks; family acceptance, his Mum's mantra, resilience and friendship and that you can be big on personality but understated in coming out.  It's my first, I'm totally winging it, so there's no studio quality going on, but hey no one edits real life right?!  Come find me and my Personal .Blog on Instagram - @ginge_unhinged  Share your defining moments or get in touch  - Gingeunhingedpodcast@gmail.com Check out Lewis at @lewisroweofficial on Instagram 

Well already it's clear I talk too much, because my trailer is 3 seconds too long for the bog standard template...I do like to push the boundaries. Welcome to Chronicles of a Messy Mind! (Ooo that was said in my best Great British Bake off voice!) Come find me and my Personal .Blog on Instagram - @ginge_unhinged Share your defining moments or get in touch - Gingeunhingedpodcast@gmail.com