Podcast appearances and mentions of neil laybourn

Welcome to this mini-episode of the podcast, where we revisit a powerful and emotional conversation with Neil Laybourn and Jonny Benjamin. In this heartfelt excerpt, Jonny shares his deeply personal experience with mental health struggles, his time in inpatient care, and the events that led him to Waterloo Bridge on a pivotal day in his life. Neil recounts his spontaneous decision to approach Jonny on the bridge, offering connection and hope during a critical moment, despite having no prior knowledge or training in mental health intervention.Together, they reflect on the profound impact of that encounter—Jonny's gratitude for being treated with humanity rather than as a patient, and Neil's realisation of the importance of empathy and presence in moments of crisis.Please listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hurt-to-healing-mental-health-wellbeing/id1649515453?i=1000587060647 Jonny's website: https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk/Neil's website: https://neillaybourn.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Cally talks to strangers on the bridge, Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn, about the January morning in 2008 when Jonny, then 20, stood on Waterloo Bridge, about to jump when a stranger, Neil, saw his distress & stopped to talk with him – a decision that saved his life. There is talk of suicide and suicide prevention during this episode so below we have compiled resources for you to turn to if you are affected by anything in the show. Above all, it is a conversation of hope. Twitter: @neillaybourn Instagram: @mrjonnybenjamin Watch Stranger On The Bridge on Channel 4 Jonny's charity Neil's consultancy Campaign Against Living Miserably CALM Rethink Mental Illness More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Twitter: @podpeopleuk Instagram: @podpeopleuk Music by Jake Yapp Cover Art by Jaijo Design Sponsorship: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am thrilled to be joined by not one but two wonderful men for today's episode. Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn first met in early 2008 when Neil approached Jonny who was sitting on the edge of Waterloo Bridge and asked if he was alright. The conversation that followed changed their lives forever. Fast forward 14 years and a huge social media campaign later and the two are not only great friends but work together to improve the public's understanding of mental health and to champion suicide prevention.Their story proves the role we can all play in helping each other and has helped to eradicate the stigma that surrounds schizophrenia and suicide by bravely sharing their story. They have opened doors for so many others to do the same. I'm so thrilled to be talking to them both today and to hear about how that day changed both their lives. This conversation really struck a chord with me. It's powerful, inspiring, and proves that we can have faith in humanity. Find out more about Neil and Jonny's work:Jonny's website: https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk/Neil's website: https://neillaybourn.com/Support for men in suicidal crisis: James' Place: https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/Follow Hurt to Healing on Instagram:@hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you're struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. This episode is sponsored by Boden, a British brand that has championed uplifting, eclectic British style since it was founded 31 years ago. Head to Boden.com to check out their new autumn collection or to their Instagram @boden_clothing.Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode Forty Nine (Season Three) of the Executive Career Jump Podcast with your host, Andrew MacAskill!This week's episode is a little different as it was a “live” with two of my fellow LinkedIn Changemakers Neil Laybourn and Sonya Barlow discussing how the world of work is changing like never before and what does version 2.0 looks and feel like. It was great to welcome lots of people from the ECJ community and discuss their questions with my fellow Changemakers.Neil started his career as a Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer however his life changed forever in 2008 when he talked a man down off a bridge who was contemplating suicide.  Since then he has spent time helping organisations eradicate the stigma of mental health.  He was recognised by the Pride of Britain Awards in 2014 for his work.  Today he is helping companies large and small to understand and action their mental health and wellbeing plans.Sonya Barlow is an award-winning entrepreneur and author.  After spending time in the technology industries Sonya has transitioned to running her own diversity and inclusion consultancy and also a not-for-profit organisation LMF which is changing the narrative of inclusion with women and minorities individuals.  She is also an acclaimed TED Talk presenter.In this episode you will discover:The amazing and inspirational stories of Neil and Sonia and why they do what they do. Why making mental health as important as physical health is vital to our new world and way of working.How YOU can make a difference to those around you in the battle for good mental health.How to start that process within your organisation to ensure the very best mental health for your employees and yourself.LinksYou can connect with Neil Laybourne on LinkedIn here https://www.linkedin.com/in/neillaybourn/You can connect with Sonya Barlow  herehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyabarlow/

In this special episode of the Squiggly Careers x Changemakers podcast, Sarah talks to Neil Laybourn who is leading change in mental health. Neil co-founded the charity Beyond Shame, Beyond Stigma, a mental health charity supporting young people. Neil is also an ambassador for Mental Health UK. Together Sarah and Neil talk about the pivotal moment that proved to be a catalyst for Neil's passion and commitment to mental health and where his work has led him over the past few years. Neil shares what has helped him to create change, as well as what has helped him through the hard times. This podcast was created with support from LinkedIn and their changemaker campaign. If you'd like to find out more about the LinkedIn changemaker campaign visit: https://blog.linkedin.com/changemakers-ukYou can follow and connect with Neil on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/neillaybourn/ and learn more on his website: https://neillaybourn.com/about-us/about-neil/Information on Mad World Summit: https://www.madworldsummit.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

**Trigger warning - this episode contains conversations about suicide** Episode 70 I was terrified that the world would end if I started to share and talk. But it didn't.  Back in 2008 Jonny Benjamin was saved from a suicide attempt by a stranger. By 2014, following years of psychiatric treatment, campaigning, blogging and writing, the story was produced as a documentary on Channel 4.  The Stranger on the Bridge. Then in 2018 Jonny's incredible tale was then turned into a book of the same title. Three years on Jonny has become one of the most well known mental health campaigners in Britain, working alongside the likes of Prince William.  Since that time Jonny has spent the majority of his time trying to bring better mental health awareness into schools, and providing the education and support he felt wasn't available when he was a child. Jonny primarily does this work through a charity he co-founded called Beyond. The other co-founder, Neil Laybourn, was the man who saved Jonny from that suicide attempt back in 2008, Neil was The Stranger on the Bridge.  It's an honour for us to have Jonny on the podcast, a man who has done so much for mental health awareness in this country. We talk to Jonny about his mental health over the last 18 months, his desire to avoid relapse, our thoughts on access to mental health services, a discussion on diagnosis, and the importance of opening up and talking.  If you want to learn more about Beyond, head to their website https://wearebeyond.org.uk/ If you enjoy this episode, or any of our other episodes, please pop over to apple podcasts, and give us a rating and a review.  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/man-marking/id1506661828 You can find us on Twitter @marking_man and don't forget to use the hashtag #WheresTheTalkingLads  If you have been affected by any of the themes discussed in today's episode, we have listed some organisations below who are there if you need to talk: Samaritans  Call 116 132 for free https://www.samaritans.org/ Papyrus UK Call 0800 068 41 41 Papyrus Website CALM ZONE 0800 58 58 58 https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/helpline/ MIND 0300 123 3393 https://www.mind.org.uk/ The Kaleidoscope Plus Group 0800 059 0123 https://www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk/

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Mental Health Chats: Sue Mulrenan – Suicide – Using the Right Language to Help? What would you do if you saw someone trying to jump off a bridge to take their own life? What would you say? Thank you, Sue Mulrenan, an Ambulance Emergency Care Assistant, for giving us first-hand advice about what to say and do. One piece of advice Sue gave is to realise that every person's advice is very unique to them as an individual, and not to be frightened about using the word suicide. Engage with them and realise they would have been thinking about taking their own life for some time. Opening up conversations about suicide is important. Life is precious. We need to start talking about suicide, instead of thinking it is a taboo topic. Watch Jonny Benjamin's YouTube with Neil Laybourn. Jonny has written a book called Stranger on the Bridge you may also be interested in reading. Sue gave some very important UK phone numbers to help if you are considering suicide, or if you know someone who is. They are Samaritans 116 123, Papyrus for Young People 0800 068 4141, and Young minds Parents 0808 802 5544. There will be similar organisations in other countries. Declan McGann, my next guest is a mental health nurse and has worked in Crisis Teams. He will be talking about how to support someone who has tried to take their life. Let's open up chats and build awareness for anyone suffering from a mental illness. Please like, comment, share, and ask questions. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthfirstaid #wellbeing #anxiety #depression #stress

Hosts Jen O'Neill Smith and Sally Brooks start the episode with quickies about a wedding saved by Steve Harvey and a lonely albatross named Rob. Then Jen tells the tale of pathological liar, Simon Reid, and the women who fought back. Sally switches it up and tells the friendship love story of Jonny Benjamin and Neil Laybourn. They end the episode talking about depressing stuff and, of course, their love of the Great British Baking Show.

**Content Warning**This episode contains discussion of a suicidal crisis and suicidal ideation.Jonny Benjamin MBE is a writer, filmmaker, public speaker, and award-winning mental health campaigner. Since starting his YouTube channel in 2010, Jonny has gone on to make documentaries for BBC Three and Channel 4 and write a book about the time he was prevented from attempting suicide in 2008 by a passerby. He is passionate about improving mental health education and this year launched a charity called Beyond Shame, Beyond Stigma with Neil Laybourn, the man who saved his life on Waterloo Bridge, which delivers talks and workshops to young people and their families and educators.Among many things Jonny and Simon discussed: Stigma, and the impact of growing up a gay man with a mental illness in a Jewish communityWhy we need to listen to young people about mental health, our attitudes to social media, and the need to connect with each other moreThe challenges of busy modern life and how to properly slow downHow giving each other hope can save livesJonny's new book, The Book of Hope, will be published in 2020.We'd love to know what you think! If you could take a moment to rate and review wherever you get your podcasts we would very much appreciate your feedback. You can do this on most platforms including:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsStitcherTuneInDon't forget to get involved on social media using #JACPodcast!More on Jonny:Beyond Shame, Beyond Stigma: beyondshamebeyondstigma.co.ukThe Stranger on the Bridge: amazon.co.uk/Stranger-Bridge-Journey-Despair-Hope/dp/1509846425Jonny's YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/johnjusthumanMore on Simon: twitter.com/SimonablakeSimon Blake OBE is the Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England. His mission is to improve the mental health of the nation and help build an inclusive and society where attitudes and behaviours around mental health are normalised. Simon received an OBE in 2011, is Deputy Chair at Stonewall, and enjoys running, equestrian eventing, and walks with his dog.More on #JACPodcast:MHFA England: mhfaengland.orgEmail: media@mhfaengland.org

**Quite a lot of clipping on this interview so had to edit out most of the original interview-apologies. Will be sorted for series two.** Jonny first came to the public’s attention in 2014 when he launched a campaign to find the stranger, who six years previously had talked him down from the edge of Waterloo Bridge, as he was about to take his own life. The campaign to find the good samartian soon went viral and a few weeks later Jonny was reunited with the man who saved his life, Neil Laybourn. A documentary which followed Jonny’s search and reunion with Neil was aired on Channel Four the following year. Jonny is now a mental health campaigner, public speaker, documentary maker and vlogger. He was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List in 2017 and has set up his own charity Beyond Shame, Beyond Stigma. He is also an author and his incredible first book The Stranger on the Bridge was released last year and included a foreword from none other than the Duke of Cambridge himself Prince William (link below). When I met up with Jonny we chatted about; the shame he felt over his sexuality and how this struggle really impacted on his mental health how he came out to his parents and family the worrying mental health statistics for the community why we need more LGBTQ+ allies and our shared admiration for the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna. Links To buy Jonny’s book ‘Stranger on the Bridge’- https://amzn.to/3336rrK Twitter & Facebook @mrjonnybenjamin Jonny’s charity https://beyondshamebeyondstigma.co.uk

We are delighted to present 87% in conversation with Jonny Benjamin MBE. Jonny is currently one of the UK's biggest mental health advocates, and talks candidly about his own personal experiences. Jonny was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2007, when he was 20 years old. He discusses the turbulent aftermath that followed his diagnosis which resulted in him on Waterloo bridge with the intention of jumping off it, until the stranger on the bridge (Neil Laybourn) came along and literally saved his life. Now over a decade later, Jonny and Neil work as an extremely impactful mental health advocacy duo, focusing on all areas including workplaces, youth and many more. Jonny talks about the need for more men to talk openly about their mental health, along with his involvement with the young Royals, the changes that need to be made when it comes to mental health waiting lists and he tells us about his new venture intended to give grants to companies who are making waves in mental health but have had funding taken away. Jonny, thank you. Enjoy everyone!

We speak to Jonny Benjamin MBE, a prolific mental health campaigner who was close to taking his own life on Waterloo Bridge in 2008, until a stranger - Neil Laybourn - talked him around. It's an incredibly powerful and heartwarming story, which Jonny and Neil now share around the globe to help promote good mental health. Released during Children's Mental Health Week and #TimeToTalkDay - 07.02.19. Fully illustrated. Includes The Soundtrack of Your Life. Poetry read by Anthony Townsend. https://soundcloud.com/kiwi-fruit "The Edge of Waterloo Bridge" https://soundcloud.com/scratchnsniff-rte-pulse/sns-online-series-6-the-edge-of-waterloo-bridge The Samaritans (UK 24 hour telephone) - 116 123 Jonny's Website https://jonnybenjamin.co.uk/ Charity: Beyond Shame, Beyond Stigma https://beyondshamebeyondstigma.co.uk/ A donation has been made to Beyond Shame, Beyond Stigma. SNS Online continues to offer an eclectic range of quality programming - free to download - to all like-minded people out there in cyber-space. These shows are independent podcasts produced to the highest professional standards and are non-profit making. So please enjoy, download and share these shows on all your lovely social media - as essentially that is our advertising! And please, please, please...offer feedback on the 'SNS Online' FB page or Twitter (ScratchNTweet). Other shows currently in preparation... Mickey Fisher - TV script writer/showrunner for Amblin Dame Esther Rantzen - consumer rights goddess Brad Wolfe - musician Lynda La Plante CBE - TV script writer/novelist Michael Armstrong - musician

Neil Laybourn was heading to work, when he saw a man climbing over the railings, intending to end his life. That man was Jonny Benjamin, and Neil managed to pull him back from the brink. Anna Foster talks to both men about that moment, and their battle to end the stigma of mental illness.

Mental Health Campaigner Ten years ago, Jonny Benjamin was at a low point. He was talked out of a suicide attempt on Waterloo Bridge. His quest to find the man who rescued him, Neil Laybourn, became famous. Jonny’s now written a book about his story, his illness and his progress towards recovery. Jonny talks to us about how far he has come on his journey and the help he’d like to see for others with mental health problems in the future.

Inspirational mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin talks about relationships and how they are key in his recovery from mental ill health. Jonny talks about his relationship with his family and Neil Laybourn, the man who persuaded him not to take his own life. Jonny also says how important small connections with strangers can be - you never know the good you can do.