Let's Talk Mental Health - with Dave Furness

In episode 56 of the Let’s Talk Mental Health Podcast I am joined by the wonderful Karin Blak. Karin is a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, couples counsellor and now a published author. After working in therapy for over 15 years and across multiple disciplines, Karin wanted to write a much needed book which answered some… The post The Essential Companion To Talking Therapy With Karin Blak – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 056 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In episode 55 of the Let’s Talk Mental Health podcast I am joined by the incredible Dr Meg Van Deusen. Meg is a licensed clinical Psychologist based in Seattle Washington and also the author of the fantastic book “Stressed in the US – Twelve Tools to Tackle Anxiety, Loneliness, Tech-Addiction and More” In this episode… The post Dr Meg Van Deusen On Handling Stress After 2020 – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 055 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In episode 54 of the Let’s Talk Mental Health podcast I am joined by the inspirational Sarah Norrad Sarah shares with us her story staring at childhood and navigating life with an eating disorder and the issues that arose in her life because of that. Sarah became curious about the coping strategies in her life… The post The Impact of Buddhism & Spiritual Practice On Health – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 054 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In episode 53 of the Let’s Talk Mental Health Podcast I am joined by the inspirational John Tran, who is a soul and purpose coach as well as a certified Yogi. In this conversation we dive deep into a number of different topics starting off with John’s history and how a serious family event and… The post Accessing The Divine Masculine Energy with John Tran – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 053 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In episode 52 of the ‘Let’s Talk Mental Health’ podcast I am joined by Dr George Musgrave who is not only a senior lecturer at Westminster and Goldsmiths University of London, but also a successful music artist in his own right. As part of his research George has just released his latest book titled “Can… The post Can Music Make You Sick? Mental Health & The Music Industry – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 052 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In this episode of the ‘Let’s Talk Mental Health’ Podcast I am joined by the inspirational Ben Curtis. Ben is now a Masculine Embodiment Coach and focused on helping men own their heart, power and light. However many will remember Ben as the ‘Dell Dude’ as he was the face of the Dell computer TV… The post Learning To Process Fame, Fortune & September 11th Trauma – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 051 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

For episode 50 of the Let’s Talk Mental Health Podcast I am joined by the incredible Sean Houlihan who is also known as The Intention Coach and also known as Bear Intentions. Sean has lived an incredible life and shares with us some of the struggles that he faced with his mental health growing up… The post Unlocking Intention Through Experiences With Ayahuasca – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 050 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In episode 49 of the Let’s Talk Mental Health Podcast I am joined by Ayub Youssef who is a purpose and transition guide and also the host of the ‘Say No To Suffering’ Podcast. Ayub has a fascinating story to tell, starting out with him growing up in Tunisia, Africa, before moving to Canada to… The post Learning To Say No To Suffering with Ayub Youssef – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 049 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In this weeks episode of the ‘Let’s Talk Mental Health’ Podcast I am joined by the inspirational Mike Dayem. Mike is a writer and coach aimed at shifting the stigmas surrounding mental health, utilising his own experiences and education to help others. We start things off by learning more about Mike’s story and what his… The post From Suicidal To Superhuman With Mike Dayem – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 048 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In episode 47 of the Let’s Talk Mental Health Podcast I am joined by Dave from UnOpened Male. Dave is a fellow mental health advocate who has had his fair share of experiences with metal health experiences and childhood trauma, and after years of doing his best to cope, he now wants to start sharing… The post Opening Up With The Unopened Male – Navigating Shame & More – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 047 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In this episode I am joined by the incredible Jason from We At One. Jason has suffered with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) for most of his life and when the medical field could offer him no answers he embarked on his own journey to try and find a remedy that worked for him. Jason shares… The post Overcoming IBS & The Mental Health Recovery Journey – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 046 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

This week I am joined by the wonderful Kate Baily and Mandy Manners from the Love Sober Community to dive into the often ignored issue of women that fall into the grey area of using alcohol to cope with life. Both Kate and Mandy share with us their own personal stories not just with alcohol,… The post Exposing The Alcohol “Wine Mum” Culture with Love Sober – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 045 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In this episode I am joined by the wonderful John Eli who is a virtual mindset coach who helps others men navigate their own behaviours and blocks that are keeping them stuck in patterns which don’t serve them. John starts off by telling us about what his life was like growing up and how traumatic… The post Overcoming Old Mindset Beliefs For Better Mental Health – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 044 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

This week I am incredibly excited to introduce you to Joseph the mastermind behind Humble-U Media. Joseph shares with us an incredible journey of chasing your dreams only to find out that they were not as they first seemed when he got there. Joseph had always been interested in the weather which led him to… The post The Truth of Mainstream Media & Finding Purpose – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 043 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In today’s episode I am joined by the wonderful Mr Andy Dunn. Andy is a Business coach, Facilitator, author and keen mental health advocate. Andy is also the founder of Creators Club which is a fantastic community which brings together entrepreneurs and creatives to collaborate together and help each other move forward in their endeavours.… The post Facilitating Growth Through Safety & Connection – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 042 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

Today I am joined by the incredible Dr David Purves. Together we cover many topics surrounding mental health including CBT, antidepressants and the role that memories play in mental health diagnoses. Dr Purves was previously Course Director for the London Metropolitan University Doctorate program in Counselling Psychology. He was formally Head of the Berkshire NHS… The post Dr David Purves on Self Help CBT & The Power of Memory – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 041 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In this episode I am joined by registered Counselling Therapist and Certified Counsellor Nick Cardone. Nick has been working in the mental health and addictions field for over 10 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this discussion. Nick is the founder of Free Range Therapy and the T.O.N.E Project (Therapy Outside… The post What If We Take Therapy Outside? Changing Environments – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 040 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

For episode 39 I am joined by the inspiring Michael Bowie. Michael is a trauma informed wellness write, speaker and coach, and after going through his own battles is now connected with his purpose to help others get through their struggles too. In this chat Michael takes us way back to his childhood and to… The post From Lifetime Diagnosis To Depression Recovery – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 039 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In this episode I am joined by the incredible Peter Shankman. Peter is an incredible human, consultant, corporate keynote speaker, TV expert and host of the Faster Than Normal Podcast. Peter was also diagnosed as having ADHD, and in this podcast with Peter we dive into what that meant for him growing up and how… The post Why ADHD is a Superpower with Peter Shankman – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 038 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

This week I am joined by the inspirational Owen Morgan who is the mastermind behind Man Cove Wellbeing. Owen runs a plethora of resources for mental health including numerous podcast series’ an inspirational Instagram account all of which can be found in the links below. In this episode however I turn the tables on the… The post How Poor Mental Health Led To Multiple Organ Failure – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 037 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

I am so grateful for having the opportunity in this episode to sit down and talk with the wonderful Fritzi Horstman. Fritzi is a grammy award winning producer who is now the Founder and CEO of the Compassion Prison Project. Looking to turn prisons into trauma centers with a key focus on drastically reducing the… The post Healing Trauma in Prison with the Compassion Prison Project – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 036 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

Welcome to part 2 of the conversation with accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor Charlie Weeks. Charlie and myself dive into more discussions around mental health and the state of humanity as a whole. We continue with our chat with the latest research from Dr Joe Dispenza and where the latest mental health breakthroughs are likely to… The post The Latest Science Around Mental Health & Humanity – Part 2 – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 035 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

This week I am honoured to be joined by accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor Charlie Weeks. Charlie has been a mental health professional for over 15 years and in this episode shares with us how he got started working with sufferers of addiction and other mental health illnesses. He also shares with us his incredible journey… The post Addiction, Anxiety & Attachment with a Psychotherapist – Part 1 – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 034 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

This episode is something different as I share with you an excerpt from a coaching call. All coaching calls are private and confidential in nature however I had explicit permission to share this with you from the client involved. Certain edits have been made to protect any personally identifiable information. The call starts off with… The post What’s Causing My Creative Block? – Coaching Call – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 033 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

This week I am joined by the incredible Luke Monteleone. Luke is a life purpose coach that helps men and women find their true purpose in life. In this episode however we dive into the past a little, where Luke was a young entrepreneur involved in both apparel and events in Los Angeles. He shares… The post Celebrities, Business & L.A. – A Mental Health Cocktail – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 032 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

This week I introduce you to The Social Ninjas, made up by Kyle Mitchell and Jeremy Greene who run the Social Ninjas Podcast. Kyle and Jeremy started the Social Ninjas Podcast after both of them suffered terribly growing up with social anxiety. We dive into where their social anxieties comes from and what live living… The post Overcoming Anxiety With Free Hugs and Public Speaking- Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 031 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In today’s episode I am joined by the amazing Cathrine James. I have known Cathrine for pretty much the whole of 2020 and have learned so much from her already. Just a few weeks ago she shared with me some of her experiences of what it is like being a black woman in America. It… The post How Do We Solve The Racism Issue in The USA? – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 030 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

It saddens me that in 2020 I can even record a podcast like this, but after a lot of thought, conversations and consideration, I wanted to use whatever platform I had to share the discussion that needs to be had around racism, not just in the USA in response to George Floyd being murdered by… The post Black Lives Matter – White Privilege – Anti Racist – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 029 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In this episode I am joined by Mr Tommy Danquah and Mr Andy Richardson who make up the fantastic Man Up Men’s Mental Health Podcast. I have been a fan of Tommy and Andy’s work for some time now and it was an absolute privilege to have them as guests on my Let’s Talk Mental… The post Why Depression & Anxiety Were The Best Things To Happen – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 028 appeared first on Dave Furness - Let's Talk Mental Health.

In this episode we are still in lockdown in the UK so no car chats but instead I am joined by my good friend John Hayes to talk about his experiences with Mental Health and for him to share his passion with us. John is a member of the Portugal Pie Eaters, a group of… The post Purpose, Goals & Social Effort – A Mental Health Formula – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 027 appeared first on Dave Furness - Let's Talk Mental Health.

Well this is a bit of a different podcast, brought to you from my car, on my drive, whilst in lock down. Obviously with no guest due to social distancing rules I take the opportunity to talk to you about the current situation regarding Coronavirus or Covid-19 and how the current global pandemic is affecting… The post The Importance Of Asking “Why?” In A Global Pandemic – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 026 appeared first on Dave Furness - Let's Talk Mental Health.

For the first time ever on a Let’s Talk Mental Health episode I am not in the same location as my guest. This week I am joined my Ravi Rothenberg who at the time of recording was located in Mexico. Ravi shares with us how an unexpected change in his career circumstances left him feeling… The post Learning How To Play The Cards You’re Dealt – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 025 appeared first on Dave Furness - Let's Talk Mental Health.

In this episode I am joined for my first repeat guest on the Podcast. Mr Adam Bloom. We first got to chat to Adam last year back in episode 3 of the Let’s Talk Mental Health Podcast. If you missed that episode you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeJuaf1InvU In this follow up episode we get… The post The Road To Mental Health Recovery – Revisited 1 Year On – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 024 appeared first on Dave Furness - Let's Talk Mental Health.

Welcome to 2020! Today we are kicking off season 2 of the Lets Talk Mental Health series with Roxanne Thompson. Roxanne is the manager at Proper Gym Manchester as well as the founder of Serenity Wellbeing Services. In this episode Roxanne shares with us her experiences with her own mental health battles and what tools… The post Surviving A Car Crash & A New Perspective On Life- Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 023 appeared first on Dave Furness - Let's Talk Mental Health.

Merry Christmas! I hope that wherever you are in the world this Christmas is the best that it can be for you. In this episode I sit down with my friend Theo Hoffman and we have a laid back conversation about life, 2019, 2020, what we want to achieve, and importantly what our favourite Christmas… The post Why Adults Need More Play Time – Christmas Day Special – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 022 appeared first on Dave Furness - Let's Talk Mental Health.

Happy Thanksgiving! I am currently in the USA and recorded this Thanksgiving special episode whilst I was still in the UK. Thanksgiving is one of the holidays that I am truly jealous of, that we don’t have our own version of this in the UK. I have seen first hand how powerful the act of… The post How Gratitude Changes The World – Thanksgiving Special – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 021 appeared first on Dave Furness - Let's Talk Mental Health.

In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine Theodore Hoffman. Theo is the owner of Creative Marketing Agency ‘Sohcial’ and he shares with us his experiences of dealing with the challenges of starting businesses, hiring and paying employees and all of the other stresses that accompany that lifestyle. Theo’s Links:- Instagram:… The post Entrepreneurial Guilt & Being Your Own Harshest Critic – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 019 appeared first on Dave Furness - Let's Talk Mental Health.

In this episode I am joined by Zeus who shares his incredibly journey with us about how his life changed once he was diagnosed with Cancer. Cancer is something which affects almost every person in one way or another, but one aspect which doesn’t get spoken about too much is the impact on the mind.… The post How A Cancer Diagnosis Impacts Your Mental Health & Life – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 018 appeared first on Dave Furness - Let's Talk Mental Health.

Today I am joined by my friends Iain and Chris who are part of a group that was formed called ‘The Portugal Pie Eaters’. A group of middle aged men who get together every year to cycle across Portugal and raise money for charity. It is across these rides where we really got to know… The post Catastrophizing & Building Mental Resilience – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 017 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

This week I am joined by a good friend of mine and ex training partner Ray Rowlinson. Ray shares with us his incredible story of abuse at the hands of his father as a child, and his battle with a narcissistic partner which left him a single dad in his early 20’s with full custody… The post From Being Abused As A Child To A BJJ Black Belt – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 016 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

Today’s episode is a little bit different as I am joined by a friend of mine Richard Pilling who is a qualified Physiotherapist and has been working with patients and professional sports teams for a number of years. We get his insights into the current state of Mental Health and the NHS. Richard studied for… The post Depression, Anxiety, The NHS & More with a Physiotherapist – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 015 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

This week I am joined by Darren Fletcher. Darren tells his story detailing the ups and downs and his battles with depression. He shares how his main driver has always been his children and he shares how he managed to pull himself out of a dark place mentally. Darren delves into his life and the… The post Overcoming Depression One Step at a Time – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 014 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In today’s episode I am joined by Sinead Quinn. Sinead shares her journey through life so far and her own physical and mental health experiences. Having made an incredible physical transformation, she shares with us her great progress mentally too. Sinead made such an incredible transformation she won the James Smith Academy Bali 2 challenge,… The post Becoming Comfortable in the Uncomfortable – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 013 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

This week I am joined by Piers Alexander. Piers shares with us his journey through mental health and fitness, including how a lack of direction and purpose in his life drove him too terrible lows and how by finding his calling he has picked himself back up. Piers is fantastically open and honest in this… The post Finding Happiness With Your Purpose – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 012 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

Today I am on my own again but talking about a subject I am passionate about. Toxic Positivity. Purely by coincidence I found myself in a part of the world where this subject felt super poignant. Click show more to find out more. Toxic positivity is something I have spoken about in earlier episodes, but… The post Toxic Positivity in a Hurricane Disaster Zone – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 011 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In today’s episode I am joined by Michael Barnett. Michael is a Triathlete for Great Britain, a Mental Health First Aider and an all round top guy who shares with us his mental health battles, including grief and narcissistic relationships. Click Show More to see more. When I first met Michael we hit it off… The post Being a Male Victim of a Narcissistic Relationship – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 010 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

Today I am joined by Jen Nicholls, the first female guest on the channel who shares her story with us, including her experiences with masculinity at home and in the work place. Click Show More to see more. Jen shares with us her story from her experiences as a child and being brought up in… The post Male Dominant Environments From A Female Perspective – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 009 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

In this episode I am on my own but I am actually answering questions which were asked from Instagram. This is different to all of the others and hopefully gives you more of an insight into why I do what I do. I thought today would be a bit of a fun change due to… The post The Closest Thing To Real Magic? Dave’s Q&A – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 008 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

Today I am joined by Graham to talk about his experiences with mental health, Graham has been through way more than his fair share of trauma and shares his story with us and how he has survived. Click show more to find out more. Graham has had one hell of a life and sadly not… The post Knocked Down 7 Times, Got Up 8 (Never Giving Up) – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 007 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

Today I am joined by Johnathan to talk about his experiences with mental health, the brink of suicide and finding his happiness . Click show more to find out more. As a disclaimer in today’s episode we do get on to the topic of suicide. If you are watching this video and fear for your… The post Escaping The Darkness & Finding Happiness – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 006 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

Welcome to the latest Let’s Talk Mental Health episode. Today I am joined by UK War Veteran Joe to talk about his experiences with mental health. Click show more to find out more. Joe has been my best friend for nearly 28 years and whilst growing up together we have led very different lives. Joe… The post UK War Veteran Shares His Story – Savage Not Average – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 005 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.