MOOD SWINGS: A 365ABERDEEN PODCAST

Hello! This week's episode is with DAN STEVENSON to discuss his new project LIFT! As well as the creative process and emotional themes of his debut LIFT release - 'There is Beauty in Everything', we discussed Dan's own mental health journey and how this has affected him as a touring musician, Bon Iver, running, mindfulness and how people and coincidences can end up effecting your life in monumental ways. Thanks Dan!  Keep up with LIFT:  Instagram: @_liftmusic  LIFT on Facebook LIFT on Bandcamp

Hello! Welcome to episode 102 of MOOD SWINGS with this week's guest Sports Psychologist and Thai Boxer LENA KESSLER. Me and Lena sat down via Zoom and discussed her work as a Sports Psych, Muay Thai, eating disorders, Lena's experience of the condition RED-S (relative energy deficiency in sport) and her recovery, surfing, Slipknot and a whole load more. This conversation turned out to be quite an emotional one, with darker topics touched on throughout so please bear in mind when listening. Thanks Lena! Lena on Twiter: @LKesslerPsych  Lena on Instagram: lena.a.k 

Hello! This week my guest is Muay Thai fighter RHONA WALKER! I spoke with Rhona during the netherzone between Christmas and New Year and we discussed how she got started in thai boxing, her initial apprehension to fighting, her experiences in Thailand, the importance of the positive mentality and support network at her home gym MMAG and the mental detriments and challenges that making weight can have on a fighter. This is a great chat about overcoming your own feelings around something and making it a reality for yourself! Thanks Rhona  Follow Rhona on Instagram: rhonawalkermt

Hello! It's episode 100 of MOOD SWINGS! In this special retrospective episode I invited friend and previous guest STEVE MURISON to sit down with me over Zoom, crack a beer and discuss some of the episodes over the last 100 and answer some listener questions from social media. We also discussed celebrity encounters, compliments from strangers and went over some anxiety tips. Cheers Steve! Get Steve on Instagram; @moogieson

Hello! This week's episode is with fellow podcaster LAURA JOHNSTON of the Just Like the Moon (we go through changes) podcast! In this episode we discuss Laura's struggles with bulimia and her recovery journey, Laura's dance project based on her mental health, isotonic drinks, podcasting, Laura's current endeavour of training to be a counsellor and much more mental health stuff!  Laura on Instagram: @ljsprojects  Laura's Website Just Like the Moon on Apple Podcasts Just Like the Moon on Spotify

Hello! This week my guest is journalist and thai boxer ELENA CRESCI. In this episode Elena tells me about her experiences working in newsrooms and how repeated exposure to violent videos online caused her to develop a form of PTSD and gives an insight into this effect both her work and personal life. As well as this we discuss her journey into Muay Thai and how this has aligned with her mental health. Thanks Elena!  CW: this podcast contains conversation about suicide.  Keep up with Elena:  Twitter: @elenacresci  Instagram: elenacresci  Elena's Website Sad Girl's Fight Club - Newsletter

Hello. Here's the second part of this years Christmas special and 2020 wrap up with my guests JOHN PHILIP and NATHAN HAGUE. In this second part we talk all about Christmas, the controversy around The Pogues 'Fairytale of New York', our favourite comfort blanket TV shows, Winnie the Pooh and speculate/give our hopes for 2021. Thanks guys. Merry Christmas!  John on Instagram: john.s.philip Nathan on Instagram: utopiabodyarts Utopia Body Arts website

A week before Christmas I sat down with previous guests JOHN PHILIP and NATHAN HAGUE to ruminate over some of the events of 2020 and yap about Christmas. In this first part we discuss the effects of lockdown on the tattoo and piercing industry, Nath launching his business and new shop Utopia Body Arts during lockdown, Tiger King, the community of independent Aberdeen business and shark films. Enjoy!  John on Instagram: john.s.philip Nathan on Instagram: utopiabodyarts  Utopia Body Arts website

Welcome to episode 96 which has a festive theme as I welcome on ALEX of the band UNIFORM and STOOSHY to discuss their collaborative Christmas single 'Feels Like Christmas'. We discuss the writing and recording of the track, the making of the video, our favourite xmas songs, movies and drinks and a whole load more. Thanks guys!  'Feels Like Christmas' video 'Feels Like Christmas' on Spotify Uniform on Instagram: weareuniform Uniform on Facebook Uniform on Spotify Stooshy on Instagram: ohstooshy  Stooshy on Spotify  

Hello. This week's guest is Muay Thai fighter, blogger and Fight Record contributor JODIE ROSE. Via Zoom, myself and Jodie discussed her time in Thailand, being forced to come home and how the Covid-19 pandemic has altered her plans for the year, how Muay Thai helped her social anxiety, the differences in shows in the UK and Thailand, her work for Muay Thai media outlet Fight Record, Lord of the Rings and much more! Thanks Jodie! Jodie on Instagram: _jodiexrose Jodie's Blog - 'Musings, Mental Health and Muay Thai' Fight Record on Instagram : fight_record  https://fightrecord.co.uk/ Fight Record on Facebook

Hello! This week's guest is tattoo artist and certified sad boi JOHN PHILIP. As well as John's tattoo work which I have followed for a couple of years, his involvement with the mental health group MAN CHAT and a shared love of depressing music, made me keen to get him on for a chat! In this episode we discuss John's journey into tattooing and a bit about the industry, growing to love The Smiths, his time with MAN CHAT, Phoebe Bridgers, mental health and a load more. Cheers John! Keep up with John or contact him for tattoo bookings on Instagram: john.s.philip

Welcome to part 2 of this week's episode with BRIAN TOTTY. In this second part we go more in depth about some of Brian's fights, talk about his competitive training with Spencer Brown, ruminate on some of Brian's potential opponents and talk about Brian's mental approach to thai boxing and the benefits the sport can bring. It's a belter. Thanks Brian!  Follow Brian on Instagram: btottyjnr

Hello and welcome to the first two parter of this run! My guest this week is professional thai boxer BRIAN TOTTY. I spoke to Brian via Zoom one Sunday afternoon in the depths of the pandemic pandemonium and in this first part we discuss how Brian got into Muay Thai, weight cutting, One Championship, how falling out of love with the sport affected Brian and how changing gym helped him rediscover his passion for Muay Thai and much more. Thanks Brian. Part 2 to follow!  Follow Brian on Instagram: btottyjnr

Hello and welcome back to MOOD SWINGS. Kicking off the new series is EIMEAR COONEY who is an anxiety coach based in Aberdeen, with over ten years experience working in mental health. We started talking off about expensive holiday's and music before discussing the current climate in terms of mental health, Eimear's new anxiety coaching venture EIMEAR COONEY COACHING and a whole load more. This was a great first chat back and I'm sure it'll be just as great a listen. Thanks Eimear! If you want to contact Eimear to learn more about her services or just keep up with her you can get her at links below:  Eimear on Facebook Instagram: eimear_cooney_coaching Email: eimearcooneycoaching@gmail.com

Hello! For this week's lockdown episode I am speaking to ROBBIE EUAN WILDGOOSE of REWlax SPORTS BODY MASSAGE. We discuss the impact that lockdown has had on REWlax as a business, the new clothing range they have launched, mental health in sports and why mental health awareness is part of the REWlax ethos, hope for the younger generation and more! Thanks Robbie!  REWlax on Instagram: @rewlaxbsm  REWLax on Facebook

Hello. After a brief unplanned break, I am returning with the lockdown content and bringing you an interview all the way from Chiang Mai, Thailand, via Zoom with my good friend and muay thai fighter JUDY HUMBER. Judy headed to Thailand a few days before lockdown set in in the UK on a long planned journey to begin living and fighting in the home of the sport. In this episode we speak about the difficulties of getting to Thailand and settling there during the pandemic, the mental fortitude required to make such a journey in these uncertain times, the near future of muay thai and banter along as 2 pals would. Thanks Judy!  Keep up with Judy: Twitter: @jmhumber Instagram: judy_humber

Hello! For this episode of MOOD SWINGS IN ISOLATION I was joined by poet LEYLA JOSEPHINE. Myself and Leyla were supposed to meet to record an episode but this was scuppered due to lockdown, so it was great to speak to her via Zoom. We discussed the recent release of Leyla's live album, how lockdown has affected our moods, being Scottish - and many different aspects of it, Wild Rose, yoga, the recent cover of Foo Fighters 'Times Like These' and much more!  Leyla Josephine on Facebook Leyla Josephine on Spotify Twitter: @LeylaJosephine1 Instagram: leylajosephine 

Hello! In our tenth lockdown episode I spoke to musician (10AM/SLOWLIGHT/GRAVE MATTHEWS) BETH BLACK. In this chat I caught up with Beth about some of what's gone on since we spoke 2 years ago, her new solo project FLINCH, the US Office, yoga and a whole bunch more. This episode also features the song 'How did you do that?' from her second FLINCH EP as well as another musical treat. Thanks Beth!  Flinch  Flinch on Bandcamp Slowlight  Slowlight on Facebook Instagram/Twitter: @helloslowlight  Website + Music Grave Matthews  Grave Matthews on Bandcamp Instagram: @gravematthews  10AM 10AM on Facebook Instagram: @10AMtheband 10AM - Music Beth on Instagram/Twitter: @bethcraigblack 

Hello! In this episode I caught up with European muay thai champion SHANE O'NEILL. In this episode we discuss how things have changed in London since lockdown, hear about Shane's difficult journey to the European title, talk a little about the recent closed doors Cage Warrior's event and speculate about the return of sport, Shane's own podcast 'The Craic Epidemic' and a whole load more. I always love getting the chance to talk to Shane!  Shane on Instagram: shaneonei The Craic Epidemic Podcast The Craic Epidemic on Spotify

Hello! We're still in lockdown and hear is episode 8 of our isolation efforts. This time my guest is HALINA RIFAI, founder and host of Podcart, a well established and highly rated music podcast hailing from Glasgow as well as fantastic advocate for mental health. In this episode we discuss social distancing, the online counselling service Halina has offered in lockdown, the Mental Health First Aid course, how current events have affected our own mental health and much more. Thanks Halina!  Podcart Twitter/Instagram: @glasgowpodcart  Podcart on Facebook Podcart website Podcart on iTunes A Sonic Hug  Twitter/Instagram: @asonichug  A Sonic Hug on Facebook

Hello! Episode 7 of MOOD SWINGS in Isolation is here and my guest is body piercer and tattoo artist NATHAN HAGUE. We discussed Nathan's new studio UTOPIA BODY ARTS, the challenges of opening a business during lockdown, UFC and combat sports, Anthony Bourdain as well as discussing some conspiracy theories surrounding coronavirus! Thanks Nathan!  Instagram: utopiabodyarts Facebook: www.facebook.com/utopiabodyart .com/ 

Hello! Welcome to the 6th isolation episode with poet and MOOD SWINGS favourite MOLLY MCLACHLAN. We cover everything from Peep Show to speaking about the current coronavirus pandemic and a whole load in between. There also a couple of 'apocalypse poems' from Molly in there too! Enjoy! Molly on Instagram: mollymidden Molly on Twitter: mollynotm0lly Molly on Facebook: www.facebook.com/mollymidden

I speak to my old buddy DARYL RANKIN all about how isolation is going, how lockdown is kind of like a regression to childhood, speculate on what may happen with Scottish football and Daryl talks about his football team and the charity work they do and how they are staying motivated and in touch throughout lockdown. We also provide details of the 10k curry challenge. Thanks Daryl! www.facebook.com/glasgowontheball Daryl on Instagram: darylr123

Hello! It's the final podcast of the week from us and our guest is WBC European champion and one of the UK's top Muay Thai fighters SPENCER BROWN. I caught up with Spencer about his time in Bangkok, the decision to return to Scotland, the concussion issues he has experienced, his plans for the future as well as discussing current events with coronavirus. Thanks Spencer! Spencer on Instagram: spencer_yokkao

In this third lockdown episode conducted over Skype, I caught up with MICHAEL DART and talked about his work on Scottish football TV show 'A View from the Terrace', speculated on what may happen with football on a wider scale and discussed lockdown life and coronavirus. Thanks Michael! Michael on Instagram: dart40 AVFTT on Instagram: aviewfromtheterracegram

Hello. My second isolation podcast saw me speaking to NICOLA HARKINS of Body Kinect. We discussed the current goings on with Coronavirus, how we are finding lockdown and social distancing, red wine and share a laugh at interjections from Nicola's husband Colin. Thanks Nicola!  Body Kinect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bodykinect  Body Kinect on Instagram: body_kinect  www.bodykinect.co.uk 

Hello! A very quick update where I forgot all the things I was supposed to say, quickly discuss what's going on in the world and review some of the mental health advice kicking about for how we all cope with Covid-19. Suggest any form of content you would like for me to get out. Send in audio clips. Talk to me about how your mental health is going during lockdown. Stay inside and take care x Get in touch at 365aberdeen@gmail.com or moodswingsabz on instagram/twitter. 

Hello! Welcome to EPISODE 91 of MOOD SWINGS. This week my guest is local musician GAVIN BAXTER, who plays guitar and synth for Aberdeen band AUDIOKICKS. As well as discussing the band's plans for the coming year we talked about therapy, The Twilight Sad, sertraline, loss, life and much more.  Gav on instagram: therogue87 Audiokicks on instagram: audiokicksband  Audiokicks on Facebook: www.facebook.com/audiokicks  Music: audiokicks.bandcamp.com  Please note this podcast contains conversation on the topics of suicide, suicidal thoughts and self harm.

Hello! After six months off, we're back! In this episode I spoke to artist, poet, self defence instructor and the only female jiu jitsu black belt currently active in Scotland, ARIZONA MERCEDES BRODIE. In this episode we discuss jiu jitsu, meditation, talk therapy, forgiving yourself, 'Foxcatcher' and much more. I really enjoyed recording this episode and so happy to have such a great conversation to kick us back off.  Arizona on Instagram: dangerzona Art insta: arizona_muscaria  Arizona runs her self defence classes on Thursday evening's 1830-1930 at the Ferryhill Community Centre, Aberdeen. 

Hello. EPISODE 89 is with SARAH ANDERSON, who runs a body positivity and mental health awareness Instagram account highlighting her struggles with Crohn's disease. In this episode we discuss how it's not always easy to practise what you preach, living with a chronic illness, the Franco brothers, mental health, the Lazy River, emo music and I tell a horrific poop story. Thanks Sarah! Keep up with Sarah: Instagram: sayjaya 

Welcome to part 2 of this week's episode with STEPHEN MEIKLE and PETE SCOTT. In this second part we talk more about muay thai before Stevie tells us about the benefits he has reaped from training and about some of his most memorable fights from Thailand. There is also a through amount of tipsy piss taking throughout. Enjoy! Keep up with the guys:  Stephen on Instagram: stephenmeikle1  Pete on Instagram: hurricanepedro 

MOOD SWINGS episode 88 see's me chatting to Muay Thai fighter, referee and judge STEPHEN MEIKLE, with the return of PETE SCOTT too. In this first part we talk about how Stevie got started in Muay Thai, how mentality can effect performance in the ring and how thai boxing has changed over the years in Scotland and the UK. Part 2 to follow.  Keep up with the lads: Stephen on Instagram: stephenmeikle1 Pete on Instagram: hurricanepedro 

Hello! This week's episode is our first with a guest in a little while and we're kicking back off with a great chat with NICOLA HARKINS of Body Kinect. Nicola works as a massage therapist and is one of my favourite people to speak to about mental health. In this episode we cover sound proofing, Nicola's love of actions films, some of the treatment's Body Kinect offers, holiday stories and Nicola tells how it was she came to be so in touch with the spiritual and emotional sides of life. I already can't wait to have Nicola back on!  Keep up with Body Kinect and Nicola:  Instagram: body_kinect  Body Kinect on Facebook Body Kinect Website

Hello and here is the final part of my account of my two weeks in Bangkok. Here I talk a little about my second week, meeting and training with Spencer Brown at Yokkao, getting drunk, One Championship, my emotions as I left Thailand and the worst post holiday blues. Thanks for sticking with these episodes! 

Hello. Welcome to part 2 of what could be a trilogy of podcasts about my time in Bangkok. Listen in if you want to hear about success in sparring, almost getting knocked out, travelling Thai style, the first few nights out, the King's Coronation and a load more. Cheers!

Hello. It's another one of those pesky solo podcasts where you just have to listen to me ramble on. This time however, I did have something to speak about. Have a listen if you want to hear about my pre holiday anxiety, the mental and physical struggle of training in Thailand, throwing up at the breakfast table and more. I even answer a few listener questions at the end and will be taking more for part 2. Thanks guys! 

Hello! Welcome to part of this week's podcast with SPENCER BROWN. Part 2 starts up very much where we left off, in fact I think the podcast actually begins mid sentence. We speak more about thai boxing, life, mentality and much more. Thanks again to Spencer for talking to me!  Keep up with Spencer:  Instagram: spencer_yokkao 

Hello! After a short break, MOOD SWINGS is back for another set of episodes and we're kicking off with a massive two parter with Muay Thai WBC European Champion and Yokkao sponsored fighter SPENCER BROWN. We talked about growing up in Irvine and how he came to start Muay Thai, the challenges of moving to Thailand to pursue the sport, the importance of keeping an eye on yourself, diet, having an addictive personality and much more. Part 2 to follow!  Keep up with Spencer:  Instagram: spencer_yokkao

Hello and welcome to a MOOD SWINGS MOVIE CLUB edition of the podcast. This week I am joined by the musician behind the MOOD SWINGS theme tune and my good friend TAM. Full of beer and curry, we discuss the mental health aspects of 'mid90s', Johah Hill's directorial debut about a gang of teenage skateboarders in LA as well as the finer points of the curry and lager we had just consumed. Thanks Tam!  Keep up with Tam:  Twitter/Instagram: @tamarionette  Erskine Lynas Please note this podcast contains conversation around the topic of self harm. 

My guest for episode 81 of MOOD SWINGS is personal trainer and body builder KATIE SUTHERLAND. We talked all about fitness, wellbeing, the positive effects exercise can have on mental health, Pepsi Max v Coke Zero, anxiety and about Katie's upcoming bodybuilding show. She will be back on later in the year to discuss the process and how the show went! Keep up with Katie:  Facebook Instagram: katie_r_sutherland 

This week's episode is another anniversary special! This week I caught up with the very first person I interviewed for the MOOD SWINGS podcast, my good pal EUAN DAVIDSON. In this episode we talked all about childhood and growing up, with particular reference to both Jurassic Park and Limp Bizkit before moving on to all things mental health. Thanks Euan!  Keep up with Euan:  Instagram: colossalmoron  Twitter: @tweeteuan 

Hello and welcome to this special edition of MOOD SWINGS featuring my two good pals MICHAEL DART and TOM GILBERT. This is a more lighthearted episode recapping on some MOOD SWINGS past, how our lives have changed in the past couple of years, therapy and a whole load of other nonsense. Enjoy!  Michael on Instagram: dart40  Tom on Instagram: diam0ndt  Donation based counselling:  Mental Health Aberdeen Penumbra Tom Allan Centre Glasgow Barbie Doll Styling Head Please note this podcast contains conversation around the topics of suicide and depression. 

Hello and welcome back to MOOD SWINGS. This week my guest is the first ever female winner of Channel 4's hit reality show 'SAS:WHO DARES WINS', LOUISE MCCULLOUGH. I spoke with Louise about her reason's for going on the show, her experiences, the mental strength required and the hardships throughout and what it's been like adjusting to life back in Aberdeen! Thanks to Louise for talking to me and to Aberdeen Fitness and Combat Centre for allowing us to record there.  Keep up with Louise:  Instagram: lmccullough230

Hello! This week we have a return guest! I caught up with my friend, Inverness based journalist KYLE WALKER on his recent visit to Aberdeen. We discussed sobriety, Dry January, movies, recent experiences with anxiety, Kyle's fear of flying and whether or not 5 year old's can fly and indeed land planes. Thanks Kyle!  Keep up with Kyle: Twitter/Instagram: @kylejmwalker

Hello! Episode 76 is a warm and funny chat with Muay Thai fighter and my good friend SARAH STU! We delve into a lot of different topics throughout this episode including muay thai, learning to deal with life's difficulties, depression, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, sleep, sleep paralysis, sleep walking, lots about sleep and eating dog shit in your dreams. Apologies if we reference people you don't know too often. Thanks Sarah!  Keep up with Sarah:  Instagram: sarahstuuuuu

Hello and welcome to this week's MOOD SWINGS. It's another solo episode where I answer a load of questions that have come in about condiments, struggling for motivation, Dry January, my upcoming trip to Thailand and other mental health stuff. Thanks!  Twitter/Facebook: 365aberdeen Instagram: moodswingsabz 

This week's episode is with local artist and poet SULK. We discussed using art and writing as therapy, SULK's graffiti influenced art work, the Aberdeen spoken word scene, horror films, the struggle to get a diagnosis, living away from home and moving around and much more. Thanks Sulk!  Keep up with Sulk:  Instagram: s_ulk  Please note this podcast contains conversation around the subjects of BPD, depression and suicide. 

Hello, welcome to 2019 and our first podcast of the year. We're starting 2019 off with a bang, with the brilliant FEE CRYSTAL. Fee is a pro MMA fighter who has talked openly in the past about her battles with anorexia and depression. In this episode we talk about MMA, living with mental health problems and learning to adjust, finding your own sense of normal and the road to recovery. A massive thanks to Fee for her time and her openness.  Follow Fee: Instagram: feechrystall

This year's Xmas special isn't a big, drunken, festive rambling - it's a slightly quieter, one on one, slightly drunken, fairly festive rambling with my friend Daniela, who spends Christmas here in Aberdeen, away from her family in her native Bulgaria. We discuss Daneila's experiences working in care, on Christmas Day and in general, sleep, Christmas movies and music, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, burgers and a whole load more! Thanks Daniela!  Keep up with Daniela:  Instagram: kakavidani 

Hello! My guest this week is my pal DARREN GIBSON. Darren is someone I met through mutual friends, mutual music interests and I suppose you could say mutual moodiness, which is perhaps why we've kept in touch. In this podcast we discuss Darren's time living in Canada, Stephen King, why time travel or 'the good old days' might be overrated, writing and of course mental health. Thanks Darren!  Keep up with Darren:  Twitter: @darrensgibson Instagram: darrenscottgibson  A short story by Darren Gibson 'Sakatchewan'

Hello and welcome to this week's episode with KAYPEE of the IAMKAYPEE Podcast. After going live for Kaypee's podcast, we continued our conversation into this episode where we discussed 'Fight Club', divorce (not ours), the benefits of being part of a thriving music scene and a whole load more. Thanks Kaypee!  Keep up with the IAMKAYPEE podcast at the links below:  https://www.iamkaypeepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/IamKaypeee/ Twitter/Instagram: @iamkaypee