Brought together by their jobs but united in their love of talking and tackling mental health issues. Join Helen and Steph for chatter, advice and humour and muddle through life with them! Helen has worked in the area of wellbeing for over 10 years and Steph is a radio presenter and producer.
A loss or change of identity can happen for many reasons, and at any point in our lives. It may be planned, unplanned, sudden or gradual. In this episode we look at why an identity crisis can occur, how this can impact our mental health and self belief, and how we can reignite our 'sense of self'. We consider all the deep and meaningful questions of life and identity including purpose, belonging, happiness, and morals, and discuss some of the really practical things we can do to find our new identity.......perhaps most importantly belting out that infamous song from The Greatest Showman! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
A loss or change of identity can happen for many reasons, and at any point in our lives. It may be planned, unplanned, sudden or gradual. In this episode we look at why an identity crisis can occur, how this can impact our mental health and self belief, and how we can reignite our 'sense of self'. We consider all the deep and meaningful questions of life and identity including purpose, belonging, happiness, and morals, and discuss some of the really practical things we can do to find our new identity.......perhaps most importantly belting out that infamous song from The Greatest Showman! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Thanks for listening to this long-awaited episode! This topic was really important to us, so we hope you find it useful. We chat all about how to manage and navigate difficult emotions - identifying early warning signs, how societal pressures influence our feelings and responses, and finding healthy coping strategies. We also look at the art of identifying specific emotions in order to deal with them whilst feeling safe and in control, especially during these difficult times.Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Happy New Year! 2022 is here and we're tackling taking the pressure off in January! If you're joining us for the first time, thank you for dropping by and if you've listened before, thank you for joining us again! Sorry there's been a bit of a break since you heard from us, Christmas life took over! Our sitting with difficult emotions episode will be coming soon. After recapping on Christmas and New Year celebrations, we chat SMART goals, giving yourself permission to relax and remembering it's just another month! Steph forgets how many days in a year there are and Helen is on hand to help! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
A little teaser for episode 22! We've been wanting to chat about this topic for a while. When sitting with difficult emotions in a safe and healthy way, find out how it can benefit our wellbeing and ability to move forward. Look forward to joining you next week to dive into this one!Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
We're back! It's so lovely to be back recording the podcast again. If you're joining us for the first time, thank you for dropping by and if you've listened before, thank you for coming back! In this episode we have a little recap on life, Helen has produced a baby and Steph has been DJing at a cricket tournament! The topic this week is coming back, whether it's to a social life, working in the office or going to a gig. We dive into trusting your gut, managing expectations and living the hedgehog life! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
This will be our last episode in the first series, as we're taking a little break until the Autumn while one of our hosts Helen has some time off to have a baby.And on that note, this episode covers the topic of being pregnant during the pandemic. We chat about how the pandemic has added an extra layer of anxiety at an already stressful time, and how it has impacted the pregnancy journey, from work challenges to attending appointments alone. But we also think about some of the more positive circumstances, including reduced social pressure, and saving £££'s on maternity clothes! Our top tips this week cover advice such as trusting your instincts, the things you can and can't control, and the importance of still seeking medical help, support and advice. We hope this is helpful to those in similar circumstances. Enjoy and we'll see you all again soon! Thank you all for your continued support with our Podcast.Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
To tie in with April being Stress Awareness Month, this episode is all about how to address your stress. Jam-packed with tips, advice and coping strategies to help you identify and manage your stress levels, and look after your own personal stress bucket! There's also a bit of science in relation to our sympathetic nervous systems and how this affects our bodies in a physical sense. Of course we make up a couple of new words, 'pubfulness' being one of them, and take on the 30 day challenge for Helen's Takeaway Tip.Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
In this episode we tackle another subject that sometimes feels a bit taboo - friendships in adulthood. We talk navigating changing friendships, the challenges of making new friends and why we need more in common at a certain age than just having the same pencil case! We also chat about some of the issues we might experience when re-emerging socially from lockdown and the need for compassion, understanding, and boundaries. Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
As it's International Women's Day on 8th March, this episode focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of women, girls, and those who identify as female, in today's world. We delve into how the pandemic has disproportionately impacted women, and the potential risks around setting back the equality clock, particularly in the workplace. We also have an honest and open chat about hormones and their impact on our mental health, and discuss some strategies to look after our wellbeing through our cycles. And find out the women who we find most inspiring - they're Simply The Best! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Inspired by valentines day, this episode is all about the most important type of love - self-love! Travel through the various stops on board the self-love train (yes, we know it's cheesy!), through body and self-acceptance, embracing uniqueness, being your genuine self, and getting comfortable spending time in your own company. We also chat about the importance of recognising toxic relationships, both romantic and in friendships. It might not be the Orient Express, but this train journey is sure to put you on the route to happiness! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
In this episode we tackle the issues around our use of language in relation to mental health, and the important role this plays in reducing stigma and increasing our understanding. We chat about some of the colloquial language that is embedded in our everyday speech, and how we should be aware that our flippant use of phrases can cause offense. We also share our advice about the most helpful and supportive responses when somebody reaches out to you for help - and some of the things to definitely avoid saying. Finishing with our top tips for looking after yourself when supporting someone else, we hope you'll find this episode useful and informative, with lots of food for thought!Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Happy new year listeners! Our first episode of 2021 will help you put your best foot forward in January - we focus on the Blue Monday 'formula' to help you through some of the practical and emotional challenges that January brings, with a bit of lockdown advice thrown in. We talk the importance of connection, letting go of things out of our control, and discuss some of the reasons why your New Years resolutions may not be going to plan. Our top-level maths skills get tested, and we commit to the things we are going to do to put our best foot forward in 2021 (not buying new shoes!) (Caveat - we talk about the new moon phase, which was actually on the day we recorded last week - but good advice to bear in mind for the next one, nonetheless!)Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
'Tis the season to be jolly........or, stressed, burnt out and anxious! In this episode we look at ways to reduce your stress over the Christmas period, in particular in the midst of the ongoing pandemic. We talk boundaries, compassion, perfectionism and pressure, and the importance of continuing to look after yourself during the festive season. We also share some top Christmas trivia, and think about what it might be like to bathe in cheese........enjoy the last episode of 2020! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
To coincide with Movember and International Men's Day, for this episode we talk about the vitally important topic of male mental health. We discuss some of the barriers that men, and those who identify as male, face when it comes to their mental health, and tackle topics such as traditional stereotypes, stigma and societal pressures which all may impact on men's ability and willingness to reach out. We also highlight the importance of us all taking responsibility for change, and knowing how to respond to and support someone who is struggling. Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Dark evenings, dreary weather, the prospect of another lockdown.....experiencing a dip in mood in winter is very common. In this episode we discuss some practical strategies to combat the blues, including the importance of fresh air, minimising sleep disruption, finding joy, and looking after your body through diet, exercise and Vitamin D. And from all-day dressing gown wearing, to pumpkin latte's - find out how we take care of ourselves during the autumn/winter seasons.Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Our 10th episode tied in nicely with World Mental Health Day on 10th October - we chat about the importance of campaigns to raise awareness for mental health, and how mental health and wellbeing is everybody's business. We explore Mind's 'Do One Thing' campaign - what one thing will you do each day to support your own wellbeing?Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Negative thoughts and thinking patterns are very common, and can be extremely life-limiting, as well as impact on self-esteem and relationships. In this episode we talk about some of the most common 'thinking errors', why these don't match up with reality, and strategies to manage them, including some of our own honest experiences with these. Listen in for the "four P's" - practical steps to break the spiral. We had so much to talk about, this is our longest episode yet!Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sleep is a favourite topic of ours, so of course we were always going to dedicate a whole podcast to it! In this episode we share lots of thoughts and tips about improving sleep hygiene, establishing a nighttime routine and getting good quality shut-eye. Throw in a bit of science, a quiz game, and a debate about how to pronounce 'ambience' and episode 8 is complete.Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
This episode was so much fun to record! Episode 7 is all about the importance of self-care - recognising when you need it, prioritising it, and understanding that it's more than just having a soak in the bath! We talk hamster wheels, healthy boundaries, saying no, belly laughs, 3 day-long phone calls, finding solace in housework, and doing your life admin on the toilet. And find out Helen and Steph's top 3 self-care activities. Packed with fun and advice! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
This week we chat about all things gratitude - from the big things to the tiny things and everything in between that brings us joy and happiness. We also think about how the pandemic has changed our perception of what is important. Giving you some inspiration to start small gratitude practices to improve your wellbeing, and discover the endless list of benefits. And of course we share the things we're most grateful for - cake and tea feature pretty heavily! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
You've probably noticed there's A LOT of change happening right now! This week we chat about why change can be scary and stressful, and how we can build up our resilience in our everyday lives to be better able to cope when life throws us curveballs. Rollercoasters, a yoyo, skydiving, Kelly Clarkson, and cows all play their part in this episode to teach us how to face adversity head on! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
This week we are focussing on the almighty topic of body image. We chat about where our perceptions of beauty come from and why we are so influenced by these. Crammed with top tips to help us learn to accept our uniqueness and celebrate our brilliant bodies! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
This week we talk about social media and mental health during a pandemic in 2020. The positives, the negatives, the highs and the lows. We think we've created a new word "comparisonitis", also chatting about toxic productivity and Helen shares her 4 golden rules for staying in control of your social media use. Oh and we talk about another 90's banger! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
This week we're chatting about the challenges of gradually moving out of lockdown. We discuss managing our anxiety as we emerge from our safe spaces and adjust to our new normal. We also draw some inspiration from 90's pop lyrics when it comes to making confident decisions in uncertain times! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Join Helen and Steph as they muddle through life in lockdown! They discuss everything from Zoom blunders to finding new hobbies to relationships to mindfulness. And find out what challenge Steph is putting Helen to, a clue ... it involves a jigsaw puzzle! Music: Outdoors In Summer by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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