Just a normal guy called Evan talking openingly about his own mental health journey as well as talking to some pretty awesome people about their journeys.
The final episode of Evan Talks season 2 recorded live for great people that have supported me and the podcast for the last 2 years. I am going to be recapping on the last 7 episodes and also answering your questions live. Join me if you like or you can watch / listen to the recording the normal way. Thank you to everyone for your support and to all my guests this season you are awesome.
This week we continue to talk about mental health in the workplace but this week I am joined by a colleague, Andrew Boyd. Andrew and I have worked together for a few years and he shares some of his own practical advice for talking about mental health as well as supporting those you work with. The next episode will be the final episode of this season and I will be looking back at the topics covered but will also be sharing my experiences in the last few months of recording. Remember to look after yourself and each other. The Show Website - evan-talks.com Mentioned in this week's episode Mind Charity Samaritans Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.comthey cost £10 with all profits going to Mind UK and Sarmatians. #EvanTalks #mentalhealth #podcast #mentalhealthintheworkplace #asktwice #mentalhealthfirstaid
This week we are talking about mental health in the workplace and consider way in which manage our mental health but also how to have constructive conversations about mental health. On the next episode we continue to look at mental health in the workplace, but I am joined by Andrew Boyd to talk about it and to give some practical advice from a management perspective. The Show Website - evan-talks.com Mentioned in this week's episode Mind Charity Samaritans Anxiety Care UK Anxiety UK No Panic Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.comthey cost £10 with all profits going to Mind UK and Sarmatians. #EvanTalks #mentalhealth #podcast #mentalhealthintheworkplace #anxiety #anxietyawareness #mentalhealthawarenessweek2021
This week we are talking about Stress the impact it can have on our life but also what we can be doing to help ourselves and those we care about. April has been Stress Awareness Month, to find out more or to take a simple stress level test visit Stress Management Society The Show Website - evan-talks.com Some useful information on anxiety can be found the websites below; Mind Charity Samaritans Stress Management Society International Stress Management Association Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.com they cost £10. #EvanTalks #mentalhealth #podcast #stress #stressawarenessmonth
This week we are talking to Nicole from NM Nutrition and we are looking at the link between eating right and mental health. This is certainly something I need to work on, and Nicole gives some great practical advice on how we can do this better. For more great advice and information from Nicole why not follow her on Instagram or reach out to her via email all her links are below: Instagram - @nmnutrition1 Website - https://www.nmnutrition.uk Email - nicole@nmnutrition.uk Evan Talks Website - evan-talks.com Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.comthey cost £10 with all profits going to Mind UK and Sarmatians. #EvanTalks #mentalhealth #nutrition #foodandmentalhealth
This week continue to talk about anxiety but are talking lived experiences with Dave. Talking about our own experiences as well as how we manage our own anxiety. On the next episode we will continue to learn more about mental health as we talk about self-esteem. The Show Website - evan-talks.com Some useful information on anxiety can be found the websites below; Mind Charity Samaritans Anxiety Care UK Anxiety UK No Panic Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.comthey cost £10 with all profits going to Mind UK and Sarmatians. #EvanTalks #mentalhealth #podcast #anxiety #anxietyawareness
This week we are talking anxiety, what it is, when it becomes a mental health problem and what it looks like. Then we look at treatments and where you can get support. On the next episode we continue to look at anxiety, but I am joined by Dave to talk about it. The Show Website - evan-talks.com Mentioned in this week's episode Mind Charity Samaritans Anxiety Care UK Anxiety UK No Panic Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.comthey cost £10 with all profits going to Mind UK and Sarmatians. #EvanTalks #mentalhealth #podcast #anxiety #anxietyawareness
Evan Talks is back! In this the first episode of the second season I try to cover the last 6 months as well as what is coming in this season of Evan Talks. All this and we try to briefly cover what is depression and what we can try to do help ourselves. The Show Website - evan-talks.com Mentioned in this week's episode Mind Charity Samaritans Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.comthey cost £10 with all profits going to Mind UK and Sarmatians. #EvanTalks #mentalhealth #podcast #depression #depressionawareness
In this special episode I talk about Time to Talk Day, which is today – 4th February 2021. To help you get talking I share some tips about how to start and have a conversation about mental health. I am looking forward to starting up the podcast again next week, the first episode will be available on Monday 8th February, I hope you will join me. Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.comthey cost £10 with all profits going to Mind UK and Sarmatians. Visit www.evan-talks.com for more information.
In this week's episode I talk about it and by it I mean the last 6 months, the last 13 episodes, COVID-19 and what the future of Evan Talks looks like. This episode is just me having a cup of tea with you my listeners who have stuck with me for this journey. I hope you will join me when the next journey starts again in 2021 when hopefully the world is in a better place and we can look forward with a smile on our faces. Thank you for all your support and I look forward to chatting again soon. Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.comthey cost £10 with all profits going to Mind UK and Sarmatians. Visit www.evan-talks.comfor more information.
In this week's episode I talk with Dave Crowe (Episode 8) and Ken Ball (Episode 6). We reflect on the last 100 days and the effects of the lockdown. We also look forward on the future and how Coronavirus is affecting the hospitality industry and our mental health. This is the penultimate episode of Evan Talks season 1 as I am taking a break until 2021. Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.com they cost £10 with all profits going to Mind UK and Sarmatians. Visit www.evan-talks.comfor more information.
In this week's episode I talk with Sam from B Brave Clothing, a mental health and positivity brand that makes some awesome apparel too. Having never met Sam in person he was a pleasure to chat with, they are doing some amazing stuff supporting Mind each month and for every t-shirt you buy a tree is planted doing something good for the environment. Sam talks openly about supporting a family member through their mental health journey and how he reached out for help when he needed it. Sam & Stacie did a Lockdown Survey through their Instagram community, the results are interesting. Check out their website and follow them on Instagram @bbraveclothinguk Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.com they cost £10 with all profits going to Mind UK and Sarmatians. Visit www.evan-talks.comfor more information.
In this week's episode I talk with Coral and Paige the two sisters behind @itsokay.needtotalk on Instagram, a social media page helping people with mental health challenges. Coral and Paige open up about their own mental health journey but also shares the story behind @itsokay.needtotalk This is such a fun episode with two lovely ladies doing some great work to help others and to end the stigma around mental health. As well as the page on Instagram which has loads of great advice and support, they also have a range of Inspirational Charm Bracelets to help with anxiety & mental health. With ranges for women and men there is something for everyone. Have a look at their store on Etsy - etsy.com/uk/shop/itsokayneedtotalk Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.comthey cost £10 with all profits going to Mind UK and Sarmatians. Visit www.evan-talks.com for more information.
In this week's episode I talk with Dan Green from The Rant UK, a social media page about mental health that has grown into a website with a community forum. Dan opens up about his own mental health journey but also shares the story behind The Rant and what is drove him to create www.therant.org.uk Dan's story is inspiring and his positive outlook on mental health impacted me during this episode. Find out more about The Rant visit www.therant.org.uk or follow the page on Instagram - @therantuk Remember that Evan Talks pin badges are now available to purchase by emailing evan-talks2020@gmail.comthey cost £10 with all profits going to Mind UK and Sarmatians. Visit www.evan-talks.com for more information.
In this week's episode we are looking at Mental Health Awareness week which is taking place starting today Monday 18th May – 24th May. Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week's theme is kindness this year. I will be discussing and sharing the information on their website which gives practical advices on how to be kind this week. I am also happy to announce that the Evan Talks pin badges are available to pre-order now, they are £10 each with all profits going to Mind and Samaritans charities. To pre-order yours please email evan.talks2020@gmail.com. Also checkout: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week https://mhfaengland.org/ https://www.therant.org.uk/
In this episode I speak with my line manager and good friend Dave Crowe about managing someone with mental health issues and what he has learnt in the past 5 years of working with me. He also opens up about on how this has made him reflect on this own mental health and how he communicates with his manager. This is a great episode for people who manage people in the workplace. If you want to get involved and be a part of a future episode please message me a message either via email – evan.talks2020@gmail.comor a DM on Instagram @evan.talks Remember if you need to speak to someone right now you can by contacting - Call Samaritans on 116 123 (UK and Ireland) Call Calm on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight, 365 days a year) Text Shout to 85258
Following the announcement of a extended lockdown i wanted to share some top tips I have found / tried to maintain my mental health during this period. Websites I used for this information were: Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/coronavirus-we-are-here-for-you/ Mental Health Foundation - https://mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus Free learning courses available from: Future Learn - https://www.futurelearn.com/ Open Learn - https://www.open.edu/openlearn/
In this episode Ken shares his story and we talk a lot about mental health in the hospitality and events industry. We also talk about the great work that Mind do and a charity climb that Ken is doing, please note that this has been postponed till 2021. Ken shared his blog that he wrote for Mind and this is available to read on my website with the audio of this episode - https://evan-talks.com/podcasts/ If you want to get involved and be a part of a future episode please message me a message either via email – evan.talks2020@gmail.com or a DM on Instagram @evan.talks Get information and advice on mental health during COVID-19 from Mind - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
In this episode Mark does a fantastic job of sharing his story and what he does to manage his depression and anxiety. We also talk about creating a positive newsfeed by changing the people and topics you follow online. If you want to get involved and be a part of a future episode please message me a message either via email – evan.talks2020@gmail.com or a DM on Instagram @evan.talks Blogs written by Mark can be found here - https://amurderof.wordpress.com/ Some great wellbeing accounts to follow: @happyplaceoffical @mentalhealthfoundation @thewellbeingaccount @rethinkmentalillness @mentalhealthmates
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In this week's episode Evan talks with James, his best friend and ex-housemate about how his depressive episodes affected him but also what he learnt from them. They talk about keeping the door open on friendships with people who may be going through something because they will need you there to listen. Evan Talks Website Instagram - @evan.talks Twitter - @evan_talks To get in touch email - evan.talks2020@gmail.com
Evan continues the podcast with another episode, firstly shouts out for all the support so far. Then talks through a 48hr period of depression and explains how this can affect you everyday without showing itself.
Evan talks to Damian, his brother who shares how the experience of having a sibling with mental health issues affected him. Damian still lives in the Republic of South Africa with his wife, Robyn and their two beautiful daughters. Damian shares some great insights and different perspectives in this episode and is it worth a listen. Evan Talks Website Instagram - @evan.talks Twitter - @evan_talks To get in touch email - evan.talks2020@gmail.com
Episode 1 This is the first episode of Evan Talks where I share the vision of this new podcast and talk a little bit about my own journey. It is all about talking more about mental health and being open. If you want to get involved or be a guest on the podcast please email evan.talks2020@gmail.com or via Instagram @Evan.Talks The Show Website - evan-talks.com Mentioned in this weeks episode Time to Talk Day Mind Charity Samaritans
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