Podcast appearances and mentions of fiona thomas

Our guest for this edition is Fiona Thomas, a small business owner from near London, UK. Fiona tells of how holding hands with people, both literally and figuratively, has led to deeply impactful, Jesus-filled conversations; shares the very personal story of how she moved from feelings of disillusionment and shame, to finding genuine breakthrough in an authentic relationship with Jesus; and inspires us to allow creativity to be part of our faith journey, as we learn that we're truly cherished by our Creator Father God. Presented by Sharon Tedford. Produced by Gary Dell. Find out more about us at www.anchor.fm/god-in-the-ordinary and www.61-things.com/gito

It's episode 45! In this episode, I'm joined by Jo Hooper of Mad & Sad Club. It was great to meet Jo and talk about Mad & Sad Club, how that started out and how Jo is empowering people to be their authentic selves in life and business. Mentions: Burning Woman by Lucy H Pearce & Fiona Thomas (@fionalikestoblog)Find Jo's Mad & Sad Club online: Website Instagram@positivitywithbeth | thejoyseries1@gmail.comRemember to like, rate, or subscribe so you don't miss an episode. There are more exciting guests to come so, watch this space! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona Thomas is an author and freelance writer who talks openly about her experience with emotional health, from when she had a mental health breakdown at 26 to how talking about mental health is woven into her work as a writer. This is a great interview to listen to to raise your awareness of how mental health can affect all of us. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss has been featured in Stylist, Forbes, Daily Mail and was shortlisted for a Business Book Award in 2021 - go Fiona!! All Fiona's amazing things: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fionalikes Website: https://fionalikestoblog.com/ Link to buy Out of Office: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/out-of-office-ditch-the-9-5-and-be-your-own-boss/978178956124 Out of Office podcast: https://pod.link/Outofoffice Follow us and get in touch with the emotional health podcast: Instagram & TikTok - @emotionalhealthpodcast Email - emotionalhealthpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode I chat to Fiona Thomas is an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss has been featured in Stylist, Forbes, Daily Mail and was shortlisted for Business Book Award. She also hosts online courses and events to help budding writers bloom. In this episode we talk all about her writing career but also how writing can help improve and grow your brand.   What we talked about Fiona's career path and how she got started  How writing can help building your brand  Tips for writing consistently  How blogging can help your business  Creating a sustainable writing practice    Where to find more from Fiona Her book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and be your own boss Fiona's website Fiona's Instagram 

Our guest today is Jo Love, a mental health advocate, doodler, trainee psychotherapist and now author. Jo's first book Therapy is… Magic is an essential guide to the ups and downs and life-changing experiences of talking therapy. Part memoir and part 'how-to' guide it's a handbook on what to expect when you decide to seek out a therapist, based on Jo's own 18+ years experience of seeing mental health professionals. IN THIS EPISODE: Why 'slow Mondays' are the best way to start the week How it feels to share about mental health - and mental illness - online and in a book Why therapy is hard, awkward and ongoing as well as 'magic' (and just one tool for managing mental well-being) Why Jo is so nervous about her mum reading the book Why mental health - like physical health - is something that needs to be maintained as a lifelong process Why the wrong experience doesn't mean that therapy is not right for you How trauma (small 't') stays in our body and why we need to release it How Trauma (capital 'T') can be baked into our DNA - BOOKS REFERENCED: Therapy is…Magic by Jo Love > https://amzn.to/3uBi8X3 On Becoming A Person by Carl Rogers > https://amzn.to/3HIXzeL Find Your True Voice: Stop Listening to Your Inner Critic, Heal Your Trauma and Live a Life Full of Joy by Emmy Brunner > https://amzn.to/3oG3WZ3 A Manual for Being Human by Dr Sophie Mort > https://amzn.to/3HFxGws Rise of the Girl: & Empowering Conversations to Have with Your Daughter by Jo Wimble-Groves > https://amzn.to/3HFw3Pt The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Phillipa Perry > https://amzn.to/3LzowEi The Body Keeps The Score by Dr Bessel van Der Kolk > https://amzn.to/3GHUyu1 Depression in a Digital Age by Fiona Thomas > https://amzn.to/3oCBZRI It Didn't Start with You by Mark Wolynn > https://amzn.to/34u1gXm Little Women by Louisa May Alcott > https://amzn.to/3oFEvql - SHOW NOTES // FIND OUT MORE ABOUT JO: website > www.jolove.co.uk instagram > @jo__love__

Episode 53 – Guest Interview – Fiona ThomasWe are back in the writers' room and we have a guest in our hot seat this week!Fiona Thomas – from Fionalikestoblog.comFiona Thomas is an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss. They have featured Fiona in Stylist, Forbes, Daily Mail and shortlisted her for a Business Book Award.In this episode, we ask Fiona:Can you tell us about your writing journey?What advice do you have for someone who wants to make a living from writing?Can you provide three tips or techniques to help our listener find new clients/ or pitch for work?What challenges have you faced working as a freelance writer? How have you overcome these?Can you tell us more about your book ‘Out of Office'? How did you approach an agent and get your book deal?Your website ‘Fiona likes to blog' gives a clue about how your writing journey started, but I'd love your thoughts about blogging now? Is blogging dead?What advice would you give to our listener if they wanted to blog?You can find more about Fiona at:Fiona ThomasThe 'Typo' NewsletterInstagramTwitterYou can buy Fiona's books on Amazon:Depression in a Digital Age: The Highs and Lows of Perfectionism. Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own BossIf you liked this episode, we want to hear from you, email info@derbyshirewritingschool.com or send us a voice message.Thanks for listening!

Have you ever wanted to turn something you really enjoy into a career. But you just don't think it will make you enough money. So you put it to the back of your head. Well this is what my guest Fiona Thomas did ,and today we talk about how being diagnosed with depression resulted in her becoming a freelance author and writer. Fiona always enjoyed writing but never thought she could turn it into a career. When she was out of work due to her mental health she started a blog which grew as she started to talk about the things she was struggling with. This turned into her writing for magazines on the topic and gradually moving into writing full time, instead of just a side hustle. She has also published two books "Depression in a Digital Age" and "Out of office" and continues to write, and also help clients to follow their passion of writing too. Fiona talks openly about her mental health struggles, and things she has done to keep on top of it in this podcast.. She also gave what is possibly the best piece of advice that this podcast has recieved so far! Where to find fiona: Instagram: @fionalikestoblog Website: www.fionalikestoblog.com Where to find me: Instargram: @chrissyhfitness Tiktok: @chrissyhfitness Website: www.chrissyhawkins.com. Want my FREE kickstarter workout guide? Follow this link! 3 workouts for home or gym: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/v7m8t6

Olivia is joined by Fiona Thomas, freelance writer and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book, Out of Office, a no-nonsense guide to freelancing. In the past, Fiona has written hundreds of mental health articles for publications such as Reader's Digest, Grazia, and Metro. In this episode, we chat about how to pitch to journalists as a freelance writer, the benefits of starting a blog, and celebrating yourself. Click here to claim one month of Kickresume premium for FREE. Click here for 50% OFF the first 3 months of your subscription of Crunch.

Fiona Thomas is an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss is a guide to freelancing. We dig deep into the feels of using social media, running a business online, following and muting, making time for your mental health, the feels of finances and how being in control of your rates can help your mental health as well as exercising on Instagram... As always there are loads of practical tips from personal experience to help you on your own freelance journey. Talking of which, find her on Instagram @fionalikestoblog  Twitter: @fionalikes And her website is https://fionalikestoblog.com/ Buy the book at https://amzn.to/3cR14Qa And listen to her podcast here:  https://fionalikestoblog.com/out-of-office-podcast/  

I am joined by Fiona Thomas, an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss is a guide to freelancing. In this episode, we talk about how Fiona got to where she is now. From her career in hospitality to her mental breakdown in 2012 and then to her career as a writer and advocate for mental health. Where can you find Fiona?Instagram: @fionalikestoblogWebsite: https://fionalikestoblog.com/Out of Office book: https://amzn.to/3cR14QaOut of Office podcast: https://fionalikestoblog.com/out-of-office-podcast/Subscribe and give us a rating wherever you listen to your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @heyitgetsbetter ------------------------------------------------------Music:  Uplifting Ambient Music Intro by Warm Wolf 

I'm thrilled to share my conversation with the fabulous Fiona Thomas. I've followed Fiona on Instagram for some time now and absolutely LOVE how to she shows up on Instagram, is relatable and I was first in line to buy her book Out Of Office when she released it, so I just had to invite her on to the podcast. In this episode we cover; The story of how she discovered she wanted to be a writer (and the career path she almost went on instead) Her journey through employment and how it all, abruptly came to a halt Facing challenges with confidence and overcoming external expectations set on us by society How social media has helped her create a community and build real human connections The impact of talking openly about mental health and how it's made her relatable What's next for her... You can find Fiona : https://fionalikestoblog.com/ (Website) | https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/ (Instagram) | https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Office-Ditch-Your-Boss/dp/1789561248/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=out+of+office+fiona+thomas&qid=1588597419&s=books&sr=1-1 (Out Of Office Book)

Today I'm chatting with Fiona Thomas all about why raising rates is good for our mental health. We touch on what happens when we undercharge, why we undercharge, how to feel confident enough to charge more, and all the wonderful reasons why you (probably) should charge more. For episode show notes & links, head to https://ruthpoundwhite.com/podcast/

Today I’m chatting with Fiona Thomas all about why raising rates is good for our mental health. We touch on what happens when we undercharge, why we undercharge, how to feel confident enough to charge more, and all the wonderful reasons why you (probably) should charge more. Fiona is an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss is a guide to freelancing, and you can find that wherever you buy your books. For episode show notes & links, head to https://ruthpoundwhite.com/podcast/ Join the Quietly Ambitious Business Owners Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuietlyAmbitiousBusinessOwners/  Sign up to email updates and 3 exclusive bonus podcast episodes: https://ruthpoundwhite.com/podcast

In this one off special, hosts Lisa Smosarski and Alix Walker revisit working from home during the pandemic and the changes we are making to our working world.They are joined by Elizabeth Uviebinené, podcaster and author of Slay in Your Lane and Loud Black Girls, and Fiona Thomas, author of Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss, to discover their expert tips on how to thrive whilst working from home.Alix and Lisa also shine a spotlight on Stylist’s new mental health initiative, Work It Out,discover the ultimate work-from-anywhere kit and the editor of Stylist Loves, Gemma Crisp, brings some festive inspiration and her best shopping buys for your colleagues this Christmas.Lisa Smosarski - @lisasmosarski (Twitter and Instagram)Alix Walker - @alixkwalker1 (Instagram) @alixwalker1 (twitter)Elizabeth Uviebinené - Slay In Your Lanehttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/slay-in-your-lane-the-podcast/id1507952186Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Biblehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Slay-Your-Lane-Black-Bible/dp/0008306303/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&qid=1606139427&refinements=p_27%3AElizabeth+Uviebinené&s=books&sr=1-3Loud Black Girlshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loud-black-girls/id1343574966Loud Black Girls: 20 Black Women Writers Ask: What’s Next?https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slay-Your-Lane-Presents-Black/dp/000834261X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1606139427&refinements=p_27%3AElizabeth+Uviebinené&s=books&sr=1-1Twitter - @lizuvieInstagram - @ElizabethUviebinenePre-order her new book The Reset: Ideas To Change How We Work And Livehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Reset-Ideas-Change-Work-Live/dp/1529347432/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1606139427&refinements=p_27%3AElizabeth+Uviebinené&s=books&sr=1-2Fiona Thomas - Depression In a Digital Agehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Depression-Digital-Age-Perfectionism-Inspirational/dp/1912478501/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=depression+in+a+digital+age&qid=1606139745&sr=8-1Out of Office: How to ditch the 9-5, be your own boss and become self-employed with a freelance business: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Bosshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Office-Ditch-Your-Boss/dp/1789561248/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Fiona+thomas&qid=1606139776&sr=8-1Twitter - @fionalikesInstagram - @fionalikestoblogHome Office Kit - Logitech.comStylist’s Work It Out Initiative - https://www.stylist.co.uk/series/work-it-outMind - Mind.org.ukNHS mental health support - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Christmas Gifts For ColleaguesStylist Loves - https://www.stylist.co.uk/emailsFor your bossGail's Bake At Home cinnamon bun kits, £16 for nine - https://gailsbread.co.uk/order/bake-at-home-kits/638-bake-at-home-cinnamon-buns.htmlFor your work wifePair of initial letter earrings from Florence London via The Drop by Stylist8mm in gold or silver, £28 - https://thedrop.stylist.co.uk/drops/05-11-2020/products/big-letter-earrings-gold-or-silver4mm in gold, silver and rose gold, £23 - https://thedrop.stylist.co.uk/drops/01-10-2020/products/little-letter-earringsFor your under £15 Secret SantaThe Good Patch, £12 for four, John Lewis - https://www.johnlewis.com/the-good-patch-rescue-patch-x-4/p5140310For your team10-20cm Mini Swiss Cheese plant, including a pot - from £7, Patch Plants - https://www.patchplants.com/gb/en/For your... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Texthelp Talks, Fiona Thomas, Louis Shanafelt and Patrick McGrath got together to chat about their favourite topic - maths! In particular they explored the recent guidance report that's been released by the UK's Education Endowment Foundation, looking at how we can improve maths in upper primary and lower secondary through the lens of digital tools.

Faye and Jess are joined by Fiona Thomas, author of 'Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss', to discuss how to start out as a freelancer during the coronavirus pandemic.  Spending more time at home this year might have allowed you more space to reflect — perhaps it’s even given you the opportunity to re-evaluate your way of working. Given the current economic climate and potential job instability, you might be considering going freelance for the first time. But how do you make it work in the midst of a pandemic?

Fiona Thomas is an author and freelance writer with work published in iPaper, Grazia, Happiful Magazine and Huffington Post. Her most recent book Out of Office: Ditch the 9-5 and Be Your Own Boss is a guide to freelancing.Here, Fiona shares her tips for finding your passion after university, growing a side hustle into a freelance business and why the making the leap into freelancing is much less graceful than it sounds! Fiona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/Fiona's Twitter: https://twitter.com/fionalikesFiona's Website:  https://fionalikestoblog.com/Fiona's book: https://amzn.to/3cR14QaFiona's podcast, Out of Office: https://fionalikestoblog.com/out-of-office-podcast/Host: https://www.instagram.com/jesskbacon/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is Fiona Thomas, a freelance writer, author, and self-proclaimed introvert. After experiencing debilitating burnout and receiving a diagnosis of depression in her mid-twenties, Fiona quit her job in hospitality leaving behind a career she had built for over a decade. In this episode, Fiona candidly shares her experience of depression and anxiety, the moment it came to a head and how she was able to seek help and support. Fiona tells us how writing her first book; Depression In A Digital Age: The Highs and Lows of Perfectionism, was a cathartic experience – revealing how she overcame pressure to keep up appearances when confronting her mental health. We talk about the highs and lows of being a freelancer and Fiona shares how she deals with social isolation and loneliness as a self-employed introvert. And finally, Fiona tells us how she is managing her mental health during Covid-19, and the strategies she is using during lockdown to keep well. We would like to remind you that this episode contains frank discussions about mental health and depression so please listen with caution. This conversation was recorded on 22nd September 2020. I hope you enjoy listening. Episode Chapters 00:00 Chapter 1: Fiona’s story 07:45 Chapter 2: Experiencing burnout & breakdowns 15:02 Chapter 3: Being diagnosed with depression 18:29 Chapter 4: A journey to self-acceptance 24:42 Chapter 5: Becoming a freelancer 28:50 Chapter 6: Lockdown and loneliness 31:06 Chapter 7: Investing in yourself 32:09 Chapter 8: Finding support online 34:04 Chapter 9: ‘Girl Boss’? 38:36 Chapter 10: Final words of wisdom Tweet us! https://twitter.com/TheWotPod DM us! https://www.instagram.com/thewotpod/ Or hop over to Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thewotpod Connect with Fiona Thomas https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/ https://twitter.com/fionalikes https://fionalikestoblog.com/ https://amzn.to/3cR14Qa (Fiona’s latest book!) Connect with your host Frankie Cotton: https://frankiecotton.com https://twitter.com/FrankieCotton_ https://www.instagram.com/frankiecotton_/ This episode was sound edited by Beth Davison https://www.bethdavison.com/. Women On Top is a Let’s Be Frank production. https://letsbefrank.co

Our guest for this episode is Fiona Thomas, a small business owner from near London, UK. Fiona tells of how holding hands with people, both literally and figuratively, has led to deeply impactful, Jesus-filled conversations; shares the very personal story of how she moved from feelings of disillusionment and shame, to finding genuine breakthrough in an authentic relationship with Jesus; and inspires us to allow creativity to be part of our faith journey, as we learn that we're truly cherished by our Creator Father God.

Things We Talk About In This Episode:Why you don't need a huge audience online to be successfulHow to get organic reach on Instagram without having to pay for adsPhotography for Instagram, and how it differs from conventional photographyPivoting your business, and why it pays to put yourself at the heart of your brandThe difference between being a freelancer and an entrepreneur/business ownerPromoting a book during lockdown, and the unexpected benefits of “marketing for introverts” when almost everything has to happen onlineHow the workplace might look on the other side of COVIDCaring for your mental health as a freelancer, and recognising that mental health goes beyond mindsetRelaxing the idea of rigid timetables, and embracing routines that work for our health and happinessThe value of having a person outside our situation, such as a coach, help us recognise and overcome our limiting beliefsManaging your finances, including building a financial buffer, pricing yourself, planning for holidays, and avoiding the limitations of exchanging time for moneyFiona’s experience delivering a donation-based course, giving away content, and the balance of making support and content accessible to all, while still running a profitable businessLinks mentioned in this episode:Tickets to Fiona's virtual Book Launch with me, October 1st 2020Fiona's podcast, "Out of Office"Her book “Out of Office” on AmazonHer Instagram: @fionalikestoblogFiona's website, fionalikestoblog.com Her Twitter profile, @fionalikesOur first podcast episode together, here on Hashtag AuthenticMy Instagram Class, The Insta Retreat 

In today’s episode, I chat to Fiona Thomas, also known as Fiona Likes to Blog, a freelance writer and author of two books. Fiona’s latest book, Out of Office, is out now as a digital version, with the paperback version out in October 2020. I chatted to Fiona about her journey with mental health, her decision to go freelance full time, blogging, and how our story is an important part of our business. Find Fiona here: Website - https://fionalikestoblog.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/ Out of Office Book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Office-Ditch-Your-Boss/dp/1789561248/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=out+of+office&qid=1591103061&sr=8-1

It’s time we took a good hard look at rest, and our ability to maximize it. That’s why I’ve begun this show by reading my essay, 13 Ways to Overcome Sleeplessness. Even if you think you’ve tried everything, I know you’ll find relief here. Some of these remedies continue to help me sleep quite well! Today’s interview is with the interesting Fiona Thomas. She’s really gotten underneath our need for social media—and what that costs us in terms of depression and anxiety. And given that more and more of us are soaking up more digital media all the time, given world news right now, this seems like an important heads up. I hope you find the following as useful as I did: Fiona’s own digital media & depression story How this led to compulsive overheating and working out The cost of following social media influencers How to protect yourself online if you’re vulnerable Taking an ‘offline vacation’ and what the impact is How (and why) to be more authentic online Did the depression/anxiety shift with her online use? How she now eases her anxiety May this be a help as we navigate rough waters. Posted with love, RESOURCES Say Goodnight to Insomnia, Gregg Jacobs Steps to Elicit the Relaxation Response, Herbert Benson Fiona Thomas website Depression in a Digital Age book Article on Social Media and Anxiety Disorder (VeryWellMind) MORE ABOUT FIONA Fiona Thomas describes herself this way: I’m a Glasgow girl living in Birmingham and was diagnosed with depression in 2012. I was unable to work for almost a year, and turned to blogging in that time as a hobby. However, though it started off as a way to pass time, I quickly became obsessed with the online world, leading me to experience high levels of anxiety. Now a proud advocate for technology as a communication tool for those of us who suffer the crippling symptoms of mental illness, I have used the internet to help hone my identity and create a supportive community. I’m a successful author and freelance writer with work published on Metro, Healthline, Heads Together, Mind, iNews and Happiful magazine. Fiona Thomas is also the author of Depression in a Digital Age.

Want to create genuine connections with your audience? Author Fiona Thomas shares her top tips for personalising your online content and explains why staying weird online has helped grow her freelance business. Fiona is the author of Out Of Office, a guide to transitioning to a freelance career. Find out more about her work and get links to everything we discussed here: https://theunfinishedbookshelf.com/blog/content-etc-personalise-online-content-fiona-thomas

Kim chats to author, writer and blogger Fiona Thomas. From exploring her experiences writing her first book ‘Depression in a Digital Age' to navigating the self employed world for better mental health, this episode also provides expert tips from Fiona's upcoming second book ‘Out of Office'.

This week, I'm talking to Fiona Thomas, a freelance writer based in Birmingham. Her first book is a mental health memoir called Depression in a Digital Age and her second is a guide to freelancing called Out of Office (available to pre-order now!). In this episode, we dig deep on how to navigate the world of work when you have mental health issues - or even if you're just a normal, living, breathing, emotional human! - and how and why so many women have finally decided that being their own boss is preferable to office politics and business burnout. We talked about: Fiona's journey from being signed off with depression and burnout at work, to finding a new career online and making a living as a writer and course creator How adulthood is so often about “unlearning” everything we thought we were “supposed” to be doing How to be yourself at work - or, how to start a new career in freelancing, even if you feel as though you're not good enough, not ready, or not qualified How to show up as yourself online, and how being honest helps others to live their purpose too Giving yourself permission to dream big The problem with “toxic positivity” and why we all need to learn to just “feel our feelings” Learning to know yourself, whether you're introverted or extroverted or somewhere in between And how to make your work work for you...and not the other way around! Show Notes: References and links mentioned in this episode Fiona's books: Depression in a Digital Age and Out of Office Quote from Anais Nin: “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” The book Mad Girl, by Bryony Gordon The book Ctrl; Alt; Delete, by Emma Gannon Trigger Publishing, Fiona's publisher The book Quiet by Susan Cain Find out more about Fiona: Website: Fionalikestoblog.com Instagram: @fionalikestoblog Enjoying this podcast? The best way to support us is to leave a good rating + review wherever you're listening, and share it on Instagram. Take a screenshot of your listening, or share your favourite takeaway and DM and tag me at @breathelikeabadass . Sharing + reviewing helps even more like-minded people to discover the show - which is awesome, because this stuff always feels easier when you know others who get it too. Can't wait to see you there! Thanks for listening, Hannah x

Join me for the latest episode of The Co-Working Club podcast as I chat to Fiona Thomas, a freelance content writer based in Birmingham. In this episode I chat to Fiona all about managing mental health when you work from home, the complicated relationship between money and mental health as well as how discovering a likeminded community of people online helped to aid Fiona's recovery from depression. Follow Fiona Instagram Website Follow The Co-Working Club: Instagram - instagram.com/thec0workingclub Website - thecoworkingclub.co.uk The Co-Working Club Shownotes: https://bit.ly/2KktBlC Get in touch: thecoworkingclub@gmail.com

HUGE Thanks as always to everyone involved in this episode but special thanks to Fiona Thomas for generously donating her time to chat about her specialist subject and allow me to interrupt and steam roll at every turn. It's a learning curve for someone who is used to being the only one talking to a camera!! Please check out Fiona's current book (I've read it and can personally endorse its contents) and stay tuned for her brand new offering this summer! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Depression-Digital-Age-Perfectionism-Inspirational/dp/1912478501/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=finoa+thomas&qid=1578019878&sr=8-1-spell I've had such a great time editing together the clips that have been sent in for the episodes so far and if you want to follow for updates or you want to get involved yourself, you should follow https://www.instagram.com/callingallfriends.pod/ You can also find us elsewhere on the internet and those links are below. If you want to send an email, use hello@mikhila.com Emma: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/itsemchannel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/itsemchannel Mikhila: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mikhilamcdaid/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MissBudgetBeauty --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/callingallfriends/message

This week we're joined by freelancer Fiona Thomas to discuss how having a mental breakdown led to a new career as a writer and the publication of her first book, Depression in a Digital Age. She's currently writing a guide to freelancing due for release in 2020. In the intro, we're discussing Holly Bourne's How Do You Like Me Now, David Burton's Man in the Water and Iliza Shlesinger's UnVeiled. Interview with Fiona starts at 18:10. Thanks to Trigger Publishing for providing a copy of the book in preparation for the interview. Check out the shownotes here. Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation. Follow us on Instagram @betterwordspod and please subscribe and leave a rating or review.

Shout out to Fiona Thomas who we reference in this episode. She's an author/writer/freelancer that writes about anxiety and depression. You can find her on Insta right here. You can find an Amazon link to her book entitled "Depression In A Digital Age" right here. 

On this week's episode author Fiona Thomas shares her experience of mental health and the importance of managing it in the workplace. She discusses the dangers of burnout and why creating a positive community online is so important. Fiona is from Birmingham, UK and was diagnosed with depression in 2012 and felt completely lost. She was unable to work for almost a year, and turned to blogging in that time turned as a hobby. However, though it started off as a way to pass time, Fiona quickly became obsessed with the online world, leading her to experience high levels of anxiety. Now a proud advocate for technology as a communication tool for those of us who suffer the crippling symptoms of mental illness, Fiona has used the internet to help hone her identity and create a supportive community. Fiona has her own website and is a freelance writer with work published on Metro, Grazia, Healthline, Heads Together, Mind and Happiful magazine. This book is an extension of her work, and a celebration of all that's possible through the power of social media. Buy Depression in a Digital Age here: https://amzn.to/2Kt5pfY. Blog post on pitching: https://fionalikestoblog.com/2019/07/07/how-to-pitch-a-mental-health-article-to-editors/

Things we talk about in this episode:How Fiona found blogging as a way to improve her mental healthFiona's book and podcastThe positive power of social media for mental helthWhy the friends and communities you make on social media matterWhy diet culture sucksHow to maintain a healthy relationship with the internetWhy your self worth and status should not be defind by your job or levels of productivityHow finding you creative outlet can help your mental healthCreative flow state, and why creativity takes many different formsThe dangers of toxic positivityLinks mentioned in this episode:Fiona's book - Depression in a Digital Age: The Highs and Lows of PerfectionismFiona's blog - fionalikestoblog.comFiona and Amy Holland'spodcast - Positive People PodcastFiona's instagram - @fionalikestoblogFiona's twitter - @fionalikesMy Twitter - @meandorlaMy Instagram - @me_and_orlaMy website Laura Thomas- Hashtag Authentic Episode The Forrest App Jen CarringtonI Can Cards - adults, children

Happy World Mental Health Day ! This week we are talking about an incredibly common factor in mental health with brilliant returning guest Fiona Thomas. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast  (http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast) Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast

This week Fiona Thomas opens up about her own mental health experiences and how her life has turned around since she quit her job.Author of Depression in a Digital Age, her book has been described as a honest reminder about how to control your online space and not let it control you.As ever, follow us on Twitter at @ImFinePodcast_Hosts: Gemma Sherlock, Kate Lally and Michael Pearson.Producers: Michael Pearson and Matt Aldus. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Jess and Joe speak with author, blogger, and podcastor Fiona Thomas about her journey of writing through her depression. Is writing about it publicly a good thing? Can the anonymity of the internet help with mental health? How is depression different in the digital age? The ladies discuss these topics and more. Fiona’s Website: https://fionalikestoblog.com/ Fiona’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionalikestoblog/ Positive People Podcast: http://positivepeoplepodcast.libsyn.com/ The Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ BACP: https://www.bacp.co.uk Mental Health Crisis Services Guide: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/#.W_CNBnr7Sb8 Hub of Hope: https://hubofhope.co.uk/ Show website: https://www.whatiwishihadknown.co.uk/

Join Rachael for today's episode of the Ditch the Diet Podcast while she talks about her mental health journey to help raise awareness of mental illness during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 13-19th May 2019. Rachael was diagnosed with anxiety in her early 20's after an acute episode of IBS left her with health-related anxiety. Learn how Rachael managed this whilst starting, running and growing her own business. Rachael talks about her recent diagnosis of chronic-stress related depression and how she manages this on a daily basis, including what she does to help improve her symptoms. Make sure to listen to the original recording on the Positive People Podcast with Fiona Thomas and Amy Holland.    

Fiona Thomas is the author of 'Depression in a Digital Age'.  She is also a mental health speaker & freelance writer.  The 'Influential Women Podcast' discusses Fiona's life, work, passions, motivations and influences and is co-produced by presenter Nicki Bannerman and audio producer Juliette Nicholls. Support us and help us keep making the podcast here: https://patreon.com/InfluentialWomenPodcast?utmmedium=social&utmsource=twitter&utm_campaign=creatorshare @nickihbc @julesnicholls

“If you’re using social media for work, use it in work hours only” Fiona Thomas is a Mental Health. She chats to Mentally Yours about using the internet at work, support on social media and when it's OK to not respond to messages.  Stay in touch with Mentally Yours on Twitter: @mentallyyrs. And also, check out Fiona Thomas online: fionalikestoblog.com. 

Lis is joined by journalist, author and podcaster Fiona Thomas. Fiona was diagnosed with depression in 2012 and felt completely lost. She was unable to work for almost a year and turned to blogging, first as a hobby, but eventually as a means of honing her identity, creating a supportive community and building a successful freelance writing career, with work published on the likes of Metro, Healthline, Heads Together, Mind and Happiful magazine. Fiona has recently published her first book, Depression in a Digital Age (https://amzn.to/2STn7Re). It’s a memoir about living with anxiety and the subsequent depression, and about how a digital life helped Fiona to find her community, her voice and herself. Emma Gannon calls it “a brilliantly honest reminder about how to control your online space and not let it control you”. Fiona describes herself as a proud advocate for digital technology as a communication tool for those of us who suffer the often crippling symptoms of mental illness, and it’s in that spirit that we caught up for a chat.

Rachael talks to author Fiona Thomas, who is celebrating the launch of her first book - 'Depression in a Digital Age' on the 20th of November 2018.  In this episode, Fiona and Rachael discuss: Fiona's journey from a nervous breakdown, depression and anxiety in her mid-20's to publishing her first book just a few years later. The downsides of social media and the use of screens in our modern lives How both Rach and Fi have made real-life, lifelong friends and celebrated building real communities online through the use of social media Body image and self-worth - how do we use social media in a more positive way? How can we use social media in a more positive way to help us to lose weight and improve our relationship with food and our bodies? Fiona's book launch and where to pre-order your copy!

This week we are joined by the lovely Fiona Thomas who wrote a book all about how social media influenced her mental health journey. We discuss the pitfalls of comparing yourselves to others online, how real our online selves really are and whether social media is bringing us closer together or just making us feel isolated when we’re at our worst. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Pre-order Fiona’s book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Depression-Digital-Age-Perfectionism-Inspirational/dp/1912478501 Recommended Book: Depression in a Digital Age by Fiona Thomas - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Manoush Zomorodi Ted Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/manoush_zomorodi_how_boredom_can_lead_to_your_most_brilliant_ideas Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: https://lnk.to/Netsky2ID

“Don't be afraid to take the easy option” Abigail Chandler and Fiona Thomas know that wedding planning can be a stress, especially is you have a mental illness. They chat to Ellen and Yvette about the build up, on the day, and after the event!

Shortly before this year's general election, Fiona Thomas spoke to Labour's David Clark about what he would do, should he become health minister.

There were two David Haslams at this year's RNZCGP conference in Dunedin. Fiona Thomas spoke to each of them. Here, she speaks to Professor David Haslam, chair of the UK's National Obesity Forum

There were two David Haslams at this year's RNZCGP conference in Dunedin. Fiona Thomas spoke to each of them. Here, she speaks to Professor David Haslam, chair of UK guidelines group NICE

In this episode of SPTV, our 2014 Style Palace Princess, Fiona Thomas wishes all our Style Palace friends and families a special and stylish Christmas. Why not treat yourself or that special someone to Australian fashion at stylepalace.com.au Download this … Continue reading →