Podcasts about mental health mates

Journalist, author and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon discusses the journey to writing about her own mental health, why we need political balance, and her aversion to misery books.   Bryony has written six Sunday Times bestselling books, including the number one bestsellers Mad Girl and You Got This. Her latest book Mad Woman is the eagerly anticipated follow-up which explores a crucial question: what if our notion of what makes us happy is the very thing that's making us so sad? And her debut novel People Pleaser will be published in 2026. Her work as a mental health campaigner has been widely recognised; she founded Mental Health Mates, a peer support group that encourages people to move for their mental health, and in 2023 she was awarded the President's Medal by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. She wrote for the Telegraph for 24 years, and is now a columnist at the Daily Mail, and hosts a weekly podcast, The Life of Bryony. Bryony is also a judge for the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction.  Bryony's  book choices are: ** The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy ** Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood ** American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld ** Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny **  Loved and Missed by Susie Boyt Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season eight of the Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and continues to champion the very best books written by women. You can buy all books mentioned from our dedicated shelf on Bookshop.org - every purchase supports the work of the Women's Prize Trust and independent bookshops.  Don't want to miss the rest of season eight? Listen and subscribe now! This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.

Today I'm delighted to welcome back one of The Shift's very first guests, journalist and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon. Bryony has been a columnist on the Telegraph for over 20 years and for ten of those she has been writing candidly about her own experiences of addiction and mental illness. She is the best selling author of Mad Girl and The Wrong Knickers and in 2016 she founded Mental Health Mates a global peer support network that encourages people with mental health issues to connect, for which she has won several awards. She also, FWIW, ran the London marathon in her knickers.  Three years after her first visit to The Shift, Bryony is back - older, wiser (yes really) - and with a new book, the pertinently titled, Mad Woman, which discusses her struggles with burnout, binge eating and, yep, you guessed it, fluctuating hormones. Bryony joined me from bed in south London to talk about maintaining a public facade when you're privately falling apart, finally learning to feed herself properly at 43, discovering all the women in her family went into menopause in their early 40s, why she's done with feeling like she's the problem and how Davina McCall saved her life! If you'd like to sponsor Bryony's Big Challenge, you can find out more here. * You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at The Shift bookshop on Bookshop.org, including Mad Woman by Bryony Gordon and the book that inspired this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too, by me. * And if you'd like to support the work that goes into making this podcast and get a weekly newsletter plus loads more content including exclusive transcripts of the podcast, why not join The Shift community, come and have a look around at www.theshiftwithsambaker.substack.com • The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Juliette Nicholls @ Pineapple Audio Production. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate/review/follow as it really does help other people find us. And let me know what you think on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode contains strong language. This week journalist and podcaster, Bryony Gordon, speaks to Gabby about the acceptance she's found in midlife, and how experiencing early menopause made her think about what she really wants and taught her to be less of a “chaise longue!” Listen on to hear more about that... Bryony also speaks candidly about alcoholism and sobriety, as well as living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder from a young age. She chats about using exercise as a mental health tool, as well as focusing on nourishing herself rather than punishing herself when it comes to what she eats. Bryony's new podcast The Life of Bryony and her latest book Mad Woman are both available now, and you can visit Mental Health Mates to find out more about Bryony's charity and find a walk near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Ryan Castle is joined by Dr Lauren Donnan and James Sendall from MATES in Construction to discuss mental health and suicide prevention in the construction industry. Dr Donnan shares how MATES' research-driven approach addresses high suicide rates by providing targeted support and training, emphasising the importance of worker voices in shaping their programmes.James Sendall, an experienced field officer, outlines the structure of MATES' training programmes, which range from general awareness to in-depth intervention skills, aimed at creating a supportive community within the industry. He highlights the progress made in raising awareness and providing support across New Zealand.The team explains MATES' holistic strategy, which includes the promotion of wellbeing, prevention, intervention, and postvention. Dr Donnan discusses a wellbeing survey that captured insights from over 2,000 workers, underscoring the effectiveness of MATES' programmes. Tune in to learn how MATES in Construction is making a difference by promoting mental health awareness and support services.Useful linkshttps://mates.net.nz/Need help now? Call 0800 111 315Where else you can find usWebsite: https://www.masterbuilder.org.nz/Elevate Platform: http://elevate.masterbuilder.org.nzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/masterbuildernz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/registeredmasterbuildersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh_9vl0pFf0zSB6N7RrVegTwitter: https://twitter.com/MasterBuilderNZ

Bryony Gordon is a bestselling author, mental health campaigner and founder of Mental Health Mates. She has been a columnist for the Telegraph for over twenty years where she has written honestly and openly about her experiences of mental illness and addictions. Her latest book, Mad Woman details her experiences of OCD, binge eating and the endless battle to stay sober. Bryony tells James about the realities of living with dark, intrusive thoughts and how exercise became her salvation.

In this episode I'm joined by the force of nature that is Bryony Gordon. Journalist, author, presenter, podcaster, mental health campaigner, marathon runner, cold water swimmer… there's nothing this woman cannot do. Yet accomplishing all this whilst also dealing with demons is no mean feat – it is a testament to her resilience, her work ethic and her bravery.   Bryony has an honest attitude towards and astonishing candour about her struggles, both physical and mental, including extreme OCD or pure O, binge eating and severe anxiety.   She tells her story in a way that is as helpful as it is compassionate, champions her charity Mental Health Mates and gives voice to the crisis we face in this country when it comes to the services that are available – or too often not available – for young people who are struggling.   Bryony's mental strength, especially in the difficult moments, is just one of many valuable take outs from this episode. Her new book, Mad Woman, is out now. Thank you, Bryony.    Key WordsOCD, mental health, addiction, alopecia, trauma, eating disorder, bulimia, shame, depression, anxiety, boundaries, positivity, running, work ethic, balance, acceptance.Links    Mental Health Mates https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk/  BooksMad Woman (Bryony's new book) https://amzn.eu/d/61O5NQ5The Wrong Knickers: A decade of chaos Mad Girl   Stream/buy ‘Allies' by Some Velvet Morning: https://ampl.ink/qp6bm    Some Velvet Morning Website: www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk      Your Daily Practice: Sleep by Myndstream: https://open.spotify.com/track/5OX9XgJufFz9g63o2Dv2i5?si=b2f9397c92084682 Photo Copyright: Laurie Fletcher         Host – Andy Coulson   CWC team: Jane Sankey, Louise Difford, Zach Ellis and Mabel Pickering    With special thanks to Ioana Barbu and the brilliant people at Global    For all PR and guest approaches please contact – podcast@coulsonpartners.com      Full transcripthttps://www.crisiswhatcrisis.com/podcasts/85-bryony-gordon-on-addiction-ocd-and-endless-ing-anxiety/

The memoirist Bryony Gordon is unparalleled in using her talent to bring the raw honesty of her experiences to other women. Generosity and a desire to help others shines through and defines her copious achievements. In this episode, Bryony talks everything from running with boobs to bullying. Bryony's new book, Mad Woman is the hotly anticipated follow-up to bestseller, Mad Girl. Since 2006, Gordon has written the "Notebook" column which appears each Thursday in The Daily Telegraph, as well as additional special features. In 2007, Gordon was shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year, at the British Press Awards. In June 2014, Gordon published her first book, The Wrong Knickers: A Decade of Chaos, a memoir. In 2016, Gordon published her second book, Mad Girl, a memoir about her struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia, alopecia and drug dependency. This episode was recorded in March 2024. Bryony is running the Brighton Marathon in April 2024 to raise money for Mental Health Mates. Support her here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/BryonysBigChallenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I welcome the brilliant journalist, author, founder of charity Mental Health Mates and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon.Bryony has written a phenomenal book called "Mad Woman". It comes 10 years after her bestseller Mad Girl and explores a huge range of topics including binge eating, burnout, menopause, the pandemic and the very nature of mental illness. It is a book of self discovery and is ultimately hugely honest and leaves you feeling uplifted and with a whole new mindset about mental illness and life.During the episode Bryony is so open about many of the topics she explores in the book. She tells me about how the pandemic, a health scare, the effects of the perimenopause on her mental health and so much more have affected her and helped her become a wiser person who is finally more at peace with who she is. We also talk about fighting the patriachy, kitchen discos and what the world would be like if men experienced the menopause.Bryony has been so incredibly brave in the way that she has consistently opened up about her mental health to help others and it was such an honour to finally get to speak to her on Outspoken Beauty.

Today I'm delighted to welcome back one of The Shift's very first guests, journalist and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon.Bryony has been a columnist on the Telegraph for over 20 years and for ten of those she has been writing candidly about her own experiences of addiction and mental illness. She is the best selling author of Mad Girl and The Wrong Knickers and in 2016 she founded Mental Health Mates a global peer support network that encourages people with mental health issues to connect, for which she has won several awards. She also, FWIW, ran the London marathon in her knickers. Three years after her first visit to The Shift, Bryony is back - older, wiser (yes really) - and with a new book, the pertinently titled, Mad Woman, which discusses her struggles with burnout, binge eating and, yep, you guessed it, fluctuating hormones.Bryony joined me from bed in south London to talk about maintaining a public facade when you're privately falling apart, finally learning to feed herself properly at 43, discovering all the women in her family went into menopause in their early 40s, why she's done with feeling like she's the problem and how Davina McCall saved her life!If you'd like to sponsor Bryony's Big Challenge, you can find out more here. • If you loved this episode, you might also like my conversations with Sharon Blackie and Ruby Wax.* You can buy all the books mentioned in this podcast at The Shift bookshop on Bookshop.org, including Mad Woman by Bryony Gordon and the book that inspired this podcast, The Shift: how I lost and found myself after 40 - and you can too, by me.* And if you'd like to support the work that goes into making this podcast and get a weekly newsletter plus loads more content including exclusive transcripts of the podcast, why not join The Shift community, come and have a look around at www.theshiftwithsambaker.substack.com• The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is created and hosted by Sam Baker and edited by Juliette Nicholls @ Pineapple Audio Production. If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate/review/follow as it really does help other people find us. And let me know what you think on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Matt is joined by journalist, columnist, writer and mental health ambassador, Bryony Gordon. Bryony is full of life and joy and brings such positive energy with her wherever she goes - including this podcast! But her life has not been without dark moments and in this episode she opens up about her alcohol addiction and how she got sober and came through the other side. Bryony is the founder of Mental Health Mates - a peer support group for those who are struggling with their mental health and need to talk and walk. She talks to Matt about how this came about and how it has grown into something she could never have imagined. They also discuss parenthood, friendships and the joys of Body Camp - which both Matt and Bryony have experienced and found invigorating. We cover a lot of serious topics in this episode - and reference some organisations who offer help and advice. You can find links to those below - as well as some other websites you might find useful, if you have been effected by any of the things you have heard in this episode. USEFUL LINKS Mental Health MatesShoutIAPTSamaritans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryony Gordon needs no introduction. A bestselling author and Telegraph journalist she has been a major player in changing the conversations we can all now have around our mental health. She's also the founder of Mental Health Mates - a charity offering peer support for those of us struggling with our mental health. By anyone's standards, she's a success and yet she battles with her confidence on a daily basis. In this episode, she allows us into the nooks and crannies of her mind as she and I unravel the root of her core belief that she's bad in some way. This is such a powerful episode, one of those coaching sessions I leave feeling overwhelming amounts of gratitude for the work I am able to do. Listen out for themes of co-dependency, addiction, intrusive thoughts and shame. If you can relate to Bryony's core belief that there's something inherently wrong with you, here's what I'd suggest: Write down the evidence you have for your core belief. All of it. Now, ask yourself how you would feel about another human being if they presented you with this evidence. Would you show them compassion? Would you be able to contextualise their behaviour? Ask yourself what life might be like for you if you dropped the belief that you are bad in some way. Next ask yourself what you are gaining by believing in your own badness. Remember, all behaviour has some kind of positive intention. Lastly, consider this statement: no one benefits from me believing that I'm bad. Now, for the next 24 hours I want you to go about your life as if you are not bad but actually a really good person. Try on this new way of thinking about yourself for a day. If you like it, try it again for another 24 hours and another until you have formed a new, healthy thought habit. I promise you, you are not bad.

On this week's episode of Open, Emma talks to Bryony Gordon.  Bryony is a Sunday Times Bestselling Author, Telegraph Columnist, host of the podcast ‘Mad World' and founder of peer support group Mental Health Mates. Bryony's books include ‘Mad Girl', ‘Glorious Rock Bottom', ‘You Got This',  ‘No Such Thing As Normal' and most recently, her debut YA fiction novel ‘Let Down Your Hair' Bryony shares her experiences with such honesty and vulnerability and in this conversation she talked about living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, 5am wake ups and the gifts of sobriety. Today's episode of Open has been sponsored by British purpose led fashion brand Scamp & Dude, the brand with the power to change the way you feel.Founded by entrepreneur Jo Tutchener-Sharp, Jo launched Scamp & Dude in 2016 after being separated from her children during a lengthy stay in hospital undergoing life-saving brain surgery. It was this brush with death that made Jo determined to create a brand that helps both adults and kids feel more secure during the toughest of times.Known for bringing joy to women's wardrobes through mood-boosting colours, vibrant prints and flattering fits, Scamp &  Dude is so much more than a fashion brand. They are renowned for their ongoing mission to give back, something that sits at the very heart of both Jo and Scamp & Dude.When one of the brand's vibrant Super Scarves is purchased Scamp & Dude donates another to a woman with cancer. Likewise, for each Superhero Sleep Buddy sold, another is donated to a child who has lost a parent or is seriously ill themselves. So far, the brand has donated over 10,000 Super Scarves, over 5,000 Superhero Sleep Buddies, and thousands and thousands of products to those in need. And for 2023, they have launched #SuperScarfMission, their ambition to donate a Super Scarf to every single woman starting chemotherapy in the UK, which sadly stands at around 60,000.  So next time you are thinking of a gift for someone (or for yourself) please consider purchasing one of these super powered infused scarves knowing that another one will be on its way to support someone going through a tough time.To find out more about Scamp & Dude visit www.scampanddude.com , find them on socials @scampanddude, in Liberty London or their own physical store in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.You can follow Bryony on Instagram @bryonygordon and find out more about Mental Health Mates by visiting www.mentalhealthmates.co.ukEmma Campbell - @limtiless_emwww.limitlessem.comOpen with Emma Campbell is produced by Pretty Fire Audio ProductionsEmma Campbell - @limitless_emwww.limitlessem.comOpen with Emma Campbell is produced by Pretty Fire Audio Productions @prettyfireaudioproductions

There is so much to tell you about this fantastic conversation with Bryony Gordon. You will love it. I was gripped by her. She is a headlining journalist, with a column and features with notable public figures. She has written many brilliant books charting her life and in the process showing us what it is to be diagnosed with OCD, depression and addiction.  We discussed a feast of topics including: The pressure of expectations. We are expected to live happily ever after, and that in itself can set us up for failure. We looked at an alternative view of expectations during our conversation.  The irony that successful people are often troubled, and how the push to succeed often means shrinking one's true self. (I warned you we got deep!) We discussed how our childhood's shape us, but that is not the end of the story, and nor is blaming. With the right tools and attitude we really can change our response to our childhood and vitally the way we parent.  How hard it is to feel like you belong, how vital it is and how we can find our tribe in unexpected places.  The madness of trying to have control, and the peace that surrender brings in so many aspects of life, addiction being one. The idea of perseverance is powerful. You fall, you get up you go again. It is in effect the definition of resilience, and acknowledges that piece we often forget, we all fall but it's the getting up and going again that's difficult and vital.  And finally how baffling life is but we can find strength in knowing ourselves, and having the courage to turn to ourselves with kindness.  There are so many layers to this conversation and I'm sure everyone will take away something valuable from this conversation. I'd love to hear your thoughts so please message me on instagram @juliasamuel or email therapyworkspodcast@gmail.com.  Support links: OCD Action: https://ocdaction.org.uk/ Mental Health Mates: https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk/ Heads Together: https://www.headstogether.org.uk/ Beat: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ Find Bryony: Column: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/b/bp-bt/bryony-gordon/ Books: https://www.waterstones.com/author/bryony-gordon/55496 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryonygordon/?hl=en Find Julia: Website: https://juliasamuel.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliasamuelmbe/ Produced by Georgie Rutherford Edited by Nick Kingswell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CAUTION: Contains swearing and themes of an adult nature.Today's guest has a remarkable life story which includes addiction, mental health struggles, eating disorders, guilt, shame and so much more. Bryony Gordon is a prominent mental health campaigner, a journalist and a bestselling author. Bryony's latest book, Let Down Your Hair, is a novel about social media, mental health, self-esteem and body image. She's also recently released a Sunday Times bestseller, No Such Thing As Normal: What My Mental Illness Has Taught Me About Mental Wellness in paperback form. You may be familiar with Bryony from her Telegraph column, her many books, or her Mad World podcast. Perhaps you're one of the 206,000 people who follow her updates on Instagram. Or, maybe you know her as the Founder of peer support group Mental Health Mates. Even if you're new to Bryony and her work, you're about to get to know her pretty well, thanks to her hallmark honesty and authenticity when it comes to telling her story. We begin this conversation by talking about Bryony's experience of obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD. This condition is often misunderstood, with people reducing it to being ‘just' about excessive tidiness or needing things in order. But Bryony shares the reality of the dark, obsessive thoughts that ruled her life from her early teens. She's unflinchingly honest about how it led her into alcoholism, drug addiction and bulimia. We also talk about her surprising relationship with marathon running, her new-found commitment to exercise for how it makes her feel, not how it makes her look and the coping mechanisms she uses to deal with the negative voices inside her head. Although she would be the first to say she's a ‘work in progress' – as all of us are – Bryony passes on some real gems of practical advice and encouragement throughout this conversation which is fun, uplifting and inspiring.Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and may not be suitable for everyone.Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.Thanks to our sponsors:https://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemorehttps://www.athleticgreens.com/livemorehttps://www.calm.com/livemoreShow notes https://drchatterjee.com/314DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suzanne Desailly from MATES in Mining and John Kearney from the Collie Delivery Unit discuss what mental health support is available for locals and affected workers in the town of Collie. Content warning: This episode discusses themes which some people may find distressing, including mental health and suicide. Help is available on Lifeline's 24-hour hotline on 13 11 14.

This week's guest is the bestselling author, activist, campaigner and journalist Bryony Gordon. We talk about the connections between work, mental illness and addiction, and how work out who we are, what we love and how we want to work without being overwhelmed and distracted by the noise and chaos of social media. Bryony is running ten 10ks in ten days to raise money for Mental Health Mates, you can sponsor her here. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/10ks-in-10days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks One For The Road we are joined by Bryony Gordon. Bryony is an award-winning journalist, author and mental health campaigner. She is the writer of five Sunday Times Bestselling books, including No Such Thing As Normal, Mad Girl and Glorious Rock Bottom,. Her podcast, Mad World, has featured guests including Prince Harry, Mel B, and Nadiya Hussain. In 2016, she founded Mental Health Mates, a peer support group that is now established across the country. She lives in south London, with her husband and daughter.If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice, and links for Bryony.@bryonygordonhttps://alcoholchange.org.uk/https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-Martinezhttps://www.grownuphustle.com/Instagram - @TheDaniellaMartinez@GrownupHustle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On today's 1 in 4 I'm chatting with my good friend, and fellow Mental Health Mates walk leader, Alisha Brown. We talk about Alisha's 10 year battle with an eating disorder as well as how taking a year off studying has helped her get back with more focus and determination for the future. This season of 1 in 4 is sponsored by Handling Change. Handling Change are experts in delivering a wide range of targeted wellbeing and ergonomic solutions including ‘on the job' manual handling, emergency first aid, mental health first aid and video productions. We work in partnership with a number of leading international organisations, providing discreet, bespoke and tailored training and support across multiple sectors. Your people. Your culture. Your tasks. Your way. To learn more about the wide range of targeted wellbeing and ergonomic solutions we offer, please visit the Handling Change website, www.handling-change.co.uk or email support@handling-change.co.uk #1in4 #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalillness #anxiety #lifestyle #bulimia #eatingdisorders #selfharm #boundaries #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #mentalwellness #itsokaynottobeokay @mentalhealthmates

Host: Gareth Davies.Produced by The Sound Boutique.  Gareth chats with the multi-talented Giles Thornton about orchestrating for both big movies and big bands, mental wellbeing and sleeping on a yacht.Links Giles' website: https://bit.ly/3vYZFRP Giles on Instagram: https://bit.ly/34XsDpo Giles on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3x8Q0II Mind: https://bit.ly/3iAWfkv  CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): https://bit.ly/3zgy4xA Shout: https://bit.ly/3xgmsZV Mental Health Mates: https://bit.ly/3xcxlf7Creative Cuppa Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3kXDSofscreenless on Twitter: http://bit.ly/3mM0WXMscreenless on Facebook: http://bit.ly/3efk6Cescreenless on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2GkjKO9   Creative Cuppa Homepage: https://bit.ly/32iKRBw   Starting a podcast? See what The Sound Boutique can do for you: https://bit.ly/2Zl3q6s  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/creativecuppa)

Ruby Raut is the founder and CEO of WUKA, a period pants brand that does good. Ruby grew up in Nepal and was given old sari rags to use as in place of period products, a sustainable but unhygienic alternative to tampons and pads. It was this concept, using reusable materials in place of disposables, that gave Ruby the inspiration to found WUKA.In 2019, Ruby took part in the Vitality 10K with Bryony Gordon's Mental Health Mates and Celebrate You body confidence campaign. The only requirement was that she (along with the rest of the group) had to run the race in WUKA underwear and relatively nothing else!In this episode, Ruby explains how WUKA's Perform range provides a sustainable and leakproof choice for women who run, as well as discussing what it was like to run a 10K in just her underwear! Plus, Emily and Ruby open up the conversation about periods to break taboos and raise awareness of the period pants tax. Sign the petition here.Host: Emily JonesGuest: Ruby Raut (WUKA)Music: Cali by WataboiFind out more about Run Panthera by visiting the website and enter the virtual women's half marathon. 

Welcome to episode 35! This week I'm chatting to Bryony Gordon. Author, columnist, podcaster, founder of Mental Health Mates, underwear marathon runner and champion of body positivity, Bryony has always been firmly on our radar. I first met Bryony just over a year ago, before our first lockdown and the world tipped off its axis. We met as part of the Celebrate You crew, a bunch of women all running the Vitality 10,000 or the London Marathon with the ambition of encouraging more women to do the same, and to feel confident and empowered by their own bodies. Since launching Mental Health Mates a few years ago, Bryony also encouraged the event directors of the Vitality 10,000 to make mental health a focus of the run too, and last year we all ran the virtual Vitality 10,000 for our heads as well as our hearts. We're about to do the same this May too – if you'd like to join us, there's plenty of time to sign up here. It costs just £19 to enter, and for that you'll get a beautiful medal and technical tee. You can run at any time in the May half term, and you'll be part of our 10K community – it would be lovely to have you with us! Holly and I are doing it too, and we'll be talking about our training in next week's podcast, so listen in for that.Bryony talks to me here about founding Mental Health Mates when she realised that that community didn't exist already, and she talks frankly about her own mental health. She also talks about running, and changing the reason why she ran – for the gains, and not for the losses. She's a joy and an inspiration. Enjoy.Please join us at the virtual Vitality London 10,000 this May half term. Go here and sign up, and if you choose Women's Running as where you've heard about it, you'll be automatically entered into a competition to win a gorgeous pair of New Balance shoes, too. What's not to love?Podcast listeners can claim the best discount we have for membership to Women's Running. Go to Women's Running and enter WRPOD at the checkout to get a whopping 35% off as well as access to loads of discounts and freebies. Happy running!This episode sponsored by Decathlon Second Life. Second Life is a new sustainability initiative helping us to recycle, repair and reuse sports equipment. Decathlon wanted to reduce the number of products going to waste, so their team of expert technicians refurbish used products, such as bikes and treadmills, before offering them to you with the same guarantees and returns policy as a brand new product. Every product comes with a minimum 10% discount, meaning Second Life works for our planet and your pocket! Give a product a Second Life. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=67575412)

Welcome to episode 35! This week I'm chatting to Bryony Gordon. Author, columnist, podcaster, founder of Mental Health Mates, underwear marathon runner and champion of body positivity, Bryony has always been firmly on our radar. I first met Bryony just over a year ago, before our first lockdown and the world tipped off its axis. We met as part of the Celebrate You crew, a bunch of women all running the Vitality 10,000 or the London Marathon with the ambition of encouraging more women to do the same, and to feel confident and empowered by their own bodies. Since launching Mental Health Mates a few years ago, Bryony also encouraged the event directors of the Vitality 10,000 to make mental health a focus of the run too, and last year we all ran the virtual Vitality 10,000 for our heads as well as our hearts. We're about to do the same this May too – if you'd like to join us, there's plenty of time to sign up here. It costs just £19 to enter, and for that you'll get a beautiful medal and technical tee. You can run at any time in the May half term, and you'll be part of our 10K community – it would be lovely to have you with us! Holly and I are doing it too, and we'll be talking about our training in next week's podcast, so listen in for that.Bryony talks to me here about founding Mental Health Mates when she realised that that community didn't exist already, and she talks frankly about her own mental health. She also talks about running, and changing the reason why she ran – for the gains, and not for the losses. She's a joy and an inspiration. Enjoy.Please join us at the virtual Vitality London 10,000 this May half term. Go here and sign up, and if you choose Women's Running as where you've heard about it, you'll be automatically entered into a competition to win a gorgeous pair of New Balance shoes, too. What's not to love?Podcast listeners can claim the best discount we have for membership to Women's Running. Go to Women's Running and enter WRPOD at the checkout to get a whopping 35% off as well as access to loads of discounts and freebies. Happy running!This episode sponsored by Decathlon Second Life. Second Life is a new sustainability initiative helping us to recycle, repair and reuse sports equipment. Decathlon wanted to reduce the number of products going to waste, so their team of expert technicians refurbish used products, such as bikes and treadmills, before offering them to you with the same guarantees and returns policy as a brand new product. Every product comes with a minimum 10% discount, meaning Second Life works for our planet and your pocket! Give a product a Second Life. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=67575412) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second series of The Making of... from The Female Lead Our guest this week is the writer and campaigner Bryony Gordon.  As well as her weekly column for the Telegraph, Bryony is a prolific author - writing six books in the last seven years. These memoirs are funny and painful explorations of mental health and addiction, and her most recent book No Such Thing as Normal is a practical guide for those struggling to cope Bryony is a passionate mental health campaigner and in 2016 she founded Mental Health Mates - a network of peer support groups.  In 2017 she started her Mad World podcast, where Prince Harry chose to give his first interview about the mental health problems he has experienced. In our conversation we talked about addiction, rehab, motherhood, mental health, and why it's good to choose the slightly dull guy.  The two of Bryon's books we talk about most are: No Such Thing As Normal  (2021) My Glorious Rock Bottom (2020) And this is the excellent mental health support group set up by Bryony: Mental Health Mates  The Making Of is hosted by Bea Appleby. The production is brought to you by The Female Lead. And the whole series is very kindly sponsored by Missoma Make your moments last forever with Missoma and get an exclusive 15% by using MAKE15 now on https://uk.missoma.com/

On today's 1 in 4 I'm chatting with Lena Britnell. Lena is a fellow Mental Health Mates walk leader based in Buckinghamshire. We talk about how she started running the group, how peer support is so important to us as well as the breaking down the many stigmas of mental illness. #1in4 #1in4podcast #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalillness #happiness #lifestyle #covid #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #mentalwellness #itsokaynottobeokay #ocd #peersupport @mentalhealthmates

On today's 1 in 4, I chat with Sara Foxley. Sara and I met at Henley Literary Festival in October 2019 when she joined the Mental Health Mates big walk. Since then we have become firm Instagram buddies, sharing our mental health stories and today talk in person, in the middle of woods sitting on logs, about people pleasing, boundaries, exercise and mental health in the workplace. #1in4podcast #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalillness #happiness #lifestyle #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #mentalwellness #itsokaynottobeokay #boundaries #peoplepleaser #peoplepleasing #mentalhealtatwork #exerciseformentalhealth

Bryony Gordon is a journalist, best selling author and host of her own podcast, MadWorld. She is also completely charming, hilarious and a total treat to chat to. We know you'll think so too. Like so many, for years Bryony tried to handle her mental illness on her own. She became dependant upon alcohol and drugs in an attempt to cope with OCD, bulimia and depression. In this episode, Bryony shares with us the coping mechanisms she's discovered instead that do work, how exercise is all about the gains, not the losses, and why she once took a banana for a walk down Oxford Street. True story. More exciting news for you- Bryony's latest book No Such Thing As Normal is OUT NOW! A practical guide to mental health, she strives to equip those in need of help with tools and information to get the best out of a poorly funded system that can be both frightening and overwhelming.  Here's a taste: 'Mental illness has led to some of the worst times of my life... but it has also led to some of the most brilliant. Bad things happen, but good things can come from them. And strange as it might sound, my mental health has been vastly improved by being mentally ill.' Wherever you are, and whatever you might be dealing with right now, we hope you find some solace, comfort and solidarity listening to Bryony. As she reminds us; feeling weird is actually the most normal thing in the world. This interview was recorded in the second UK lockdown, November 2020. OCD Action and OCD UK are both still here for you during lockdown! You can find support, information and helplines at https://www.ocdaction.org.uk (https://www.ocdaction.org.uk/) https://www.ocduk.org (https://www.ocduk.org/) Check out Mental Health Mates (a network of peer support groups founded by Bryony in 2016) at mentalhealthmates.co.uk (https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk/) Bryony Gordon's MadWorld https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bryony-gordons-mad-world/id1224672811?i=1000384127171 Follow us on Twitter @repeatpod1 (https://twitter.com/repeatpod1) Instagram @onrepeatpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/onrepeatpodcast/) Email us on repeatpod@gmail.com (mailto:repeatpod@gmail.com)   Logo by Patrick Ryan Music by Jack Quarton OTHER PODCASTS WE MENTION: Fearne Cotton's Happy Place https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bryony-gordon/id1353058891?i=1000427590137 George Ezra on How Do You Cope? with Elis and John https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08pxfr3

'Mental illness has led to some of the worst times of my life... but it has also led to some of the most brilliant. Bad things happen, but good things can come from them. And strange as it might sound, my mental health has been vastly improved by being mentally ill.' From depression and anxiety to personality disorders, one in four of us experience mental health issues every year and, in these strange and unsettling times, more of us than ever are struggling to cope. In No Such Thing As Normal, Bryony offers sensible, practical advice, covering subjects such as sleep, addiction, worry, medication, self-image, boundary setting, therapy, learned behaviour, mindfulness and, of course - as the founder of Mental Health Mates - the power of walking and talking. She also strives to equip those in need of help with tools and information to get the best out of a poorly funded system that can be both frightening and overwhelming. The result is a lively, honest and direct guide to mental health that cuts through the Instagram-wellness bubble to talk about how each of us can feel stronger, better and just a little bit less alone.

In today's episode, we're joined by journalist, author, and mental health campaigner, Bryony Gordon. Bryony began her career in journalism at eighteen - building up a name for herself as a successful columnist and features writer for publications including The Sunday Express and The Telegraph and she won 'Young Journalist of the Year' in 2007. She married her husband Harry, a financial journalist, in 2013, and together they have a daughter. In spite of an incredible successful professional life, Bryony's battle with mental illness has plagued her since childhood. She's suffered from OCD since she was just twelve, and struggled with bulimia, depression and anxiety since her twenties. She went to rehab in 2017 to tackle her alcoholism and has now been sober for over three years. In 2014, she began sharing her struggles with her readers and social media followers and has since written four best-selling books; interviewed Prince Harry about his own mental health struggles on her podcast 'Bryony Gordon's Mad World'; and started Mental Health Mates, a peer support group which encourages people with mental health issues to meet up and walk and talk without judgement.This is Bryony's story in her own words...*This episode is sponsored by Clinique. Promotion ends 31/01/2021 at 11:59pm whilst stocks last. Offer may vary and will be communicated at checkout. No minimum spend required. Only one use per customer and cannot be redeemed alongside any other promotions. All promotional products will be marked and cannot be returned to store or online for exchange, credit, or monetary value. Sale items are excluded from discount and all offers are not redeemable on gift card or egift card purchases. Clinique reserves the right to withdraw the promotion at any time. The offers are as stated, are non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this 31st episode of the season of the Her Spirit podcast BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin and BBC Triathlon presenter Annie Emmerson talk to journalist and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon.Bryony’s bestselling memoirs "The Wrong Knickers: A Decade of Chaos", "You Got This", "Mad Girl", and "Eat, Drink, Run" have deservedly earned Bryony critical acclaim – and a multitude of loyal readers worldwide. Uncompromising in her truthfulness, Bryony challenges the stigma that surrounds addiction and demonstrates a determination that whatever life throws at you it is to be lived and cherished.In Bryony’s new book ‘The Glorious Rock Bottom’, she recounts the traumatic consequences of her personal addiction journey, and her experience in treatment as well as in recovery. The abundance of integrity, dignity and humanity Bryony brings to her writing invites the reader to relate to her own experiences and, in so doing, may help others to open up about their own difficulties with a view to seeking treatment and support for themselves or their loved ones.She recalls waking up drunk and drugged lying on damp grass, a man's head between her thighs. That man was not her husband - he and their daughter Edie were half a mile away sleeping in the grounds of the country estate they were staying at to celebrate her friend's birthday.Gordon was 37 and when the man, who had given her cocaine, phoned up the following week asking if she was still up for a threesome, she realised she didn’t know herself, or what she had said or done, while intoxicated that nightShe has charted the journey through alcoholism and subsequent recovery in her no-holds-barred new book, Glorious Rock Bottom. Her husband [financial journalist Harry Wilson] knows all of it. I've always been very honest with him about what happened when I was drinking. We've worked through that.As her career soared, her mental health plummeted, she continued to drink and do drugs, even though she had become an ambassador for mental health. During her regular binges she'd black out - not be able to remember the next day what she'd said or done.Had she continued drinking, she believes it would have killed her. "It doesn't bear thinking about what would have happened if I hadn't got sober," she says now. "I don't drink any more but I'm still an alcoholic.”She talks to Annie and Louise about this journey and how she felt the worst mother possible. A staunch campaigner for mental health and now feels lucky to be alive.Her ground breaking interview with Prince William raised the awareness around her mental health work. She enjoys being active and has run and how 'Running Made Me Realise That Anything Is Possible' These podcasts have been made possible through the support of Medichecks www.medichecks.com and Sport England www.sportengland.org. Medichecks offers an easy and affordable way to check your health from the comfort of your own home with their simple and personal at-home blood tests. From hormones and nutrition, to cholesterol and diabetes, there is something for everyone. For more information on Her Spirit and "Your Best Year Yet" go to http://herspirit.co.uk

Welcome back to a new series of Beauty from the Heart! I’m delighted to be back with journalist, author and mental health activist Bryony Gordon. She’s shared so much of her journey with her readers, from mental health challenges or alcohol addiction. And her openness, in turn, encourages other people to share their stories. I feel such a warmth from her because she is proud to simply be herself. Today we’re talking all things mental health, how beauty can impact self-esteem, and generally reflecting on musings from her latest book, Glorious Rock Bottom. Just a note – there is some swearing in this episode. If you have been affected by any of the issues mentioned in this conversation, here are some helpful resources. Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ Mind, mental health: https://www.mind.org.uk Here are a few of the things we discuss that you may want to take a look at…Bryony’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/bryonygordonBryony’s podcast: https://art19.com/shows/mad-world/Mental Health Mates: https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.ukMental Health Mates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthmatesGlorious Rock Bottom: https://www.waterstones.com/book/glorious-rock-bottom/bryony-gordon/9781472253750Mad Girl: https://www.waterstones.com/book/mad-girl/bryony-gordon/9781472232090Limited edition Becca Under Eye Brightener: https://www.spacenk.com/uk/en_GB/makeup/complexion/concealer/under-eye-brightening-corrector---limited-edition-MUK200028342.html?dwvar_MUK200028342_color=UK200028342The Heart is a Lonely Hunter: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-heart-is-a-lonely-hunter/carson-mccullers/9780141185224 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After contracting shingles twice before the age of thirty, Victoria knew she needed to recalibrate her relationship to stress. Following her own wellness journey and becoming certified as a health and a life coach, Victoria now helps women to reduce their stress, live more fully and better perform in their daily lives. Through Stress Less Ladies Ltd, Victoria supports women in stress reduction through one-to-one coaching, group coaching, online programs, and is an experienced international public speaker. Her go-to motto? Life isn’t stressless, but we can stress less. If you want to start on your journey of stress reduction, join the free Stress Less Habits Challenge to build micro-habits to stress less now.    Stress Less Ladies Website http://stresslessladies.com Join the free Stress Less Habits Challenge at http://stresslesshabits.com Find the podcast at http://girltrieslife.com/podcast   Interview with Bryony Gordon: Mad Girl, Mental Health Mates and Prince Harry  https://www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/58    The Basics of Setting Boundaries https://www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/97

*SPECIAL EDITION* In this episode of 1 in 4 I am delighted to be joined by author, journalist and founder of Mental Health Mates, Bryony Gordon. Bryony has been a huge influence in everything I've been doing in the last year for mental health and I was thrilled to be able to chat with her about lockdown, how life is at the moment , her new book and of course, her special birthday! Please note: this podcast does contain swearing!

It's a question that seems to get asked of every parent - when's the next one coming?It's another perception that we wanted to challenge on the podcast, so who better to talk to than BRYONY GORDON - journalist, author and mental health advocate. And whilst this podcast is about having another kid, it's also about life, gratefulness and the noises guinea pigs make.You can find more information about Bryony's charity Mental Health Mates here: https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk/And if you're enjoying the podcast, don't forget to subscribe and if you're on iTunes, leave us a review.For enquiries or if you want to get in touch, send us an email to maybebabycast@gmail.com.You can also find us on Instagram with more behind the scenes info and episode news - @thekatelawler & @thenotoriousboj.Maybe Baby is a PODMASTERS production. Thanks to Matt James for the artwork and Acast for hosting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The one you have all been waiting for! Bryony Gordon needs no introduction - she is an amazing force of honesty, positivity and humour. She is a journalist at The Telegraph, best selling author, mental health campaigner and mum of one. She is also the founder of Mental Health Mates, a peer to peer support group. We chat about: - Her journey with mental health and her recovery - Motherhood - Her new book - You Got This - What she would tell her younger self - The one gift she would give to all mothers in the world https://www.instagram.com/bryonygordon/?hl=en

Journalist and author Bryony Gordon has made it her mission to help remove the stigma surrounding talking about mental illness, and to promote having a positive body image. Both are the result of Bryony's struggles, and in this episode she explains how she has challenged mental illness, addiction, and self-loathing, and which tools and habits have been helpful to her, as well as talking about how she protects her health (both mental and physical) now, and which beauty products she enjoys using. Link to Mental Health Mates: https://www.mentalhealthmates.co.ukLink to Bryony Gordon Mad World podcast: https://bryonysmadworld.telegraph.co.ukLink to Bryony Gordon's books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Bryony-GordonHere are the products and places Bryony mentions:- Epsom salts- Daniel Galvin Jr for hair- Drunk Elephant C-Firma Day Serum- Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil- 111Skin Celestial Black Diamond Eye Cream- 111 Skin Celestial Black Diamond Retinol Serum- Pixi x Caroline Hirons Double Cleanse- Kevyn Aucoin The Curling Mascara- Erborian CC Cream- Becca Undereye Concealer- Laura Mercier Translucent Powder- Nars Orgasm BlushBeauty Full Lives is hosted by Madeleine Spencer, produced by Charlie Jones, and with artwork by Sung Lee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm over the moon to be joined by mental health advocate, journalist and author, Bryony Gordon. We talk about her personal journal with OCD, the Mad World podcast, how she manages self care, the importance of mental health mates and even what Prince Harry smells like...  For shownotes and all the links we talked about, go to http://www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/58 This podcast is a proud member of the Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. 

Bryony Gordon is a writer and columnist at the Telegraph and a Sunday Times bestselling author of two memoirs, The Wrong Knickers and Mad Girl. The Wrong Knickers came out in 2014, a memoir of "hedonistic antics" during her single life and Mad Girl picked in the most recent Richard and Judy Book Club is an honest account of life living a mental illness specifically OCD. Last year, Bryony founded Mental Health Mates a regular meet-up for people with mental health issues, where they could walk and talk without fear of judgement. It’s grown hugely and is now situated in several locations around the UK and in America. We talk about how running has helped Bryony’s mental health, how she works and writes, what it means to have a book about mental health in mainstream book clubs, and why it’s OK to have bad days, weeks or years sometimes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.