1 in 4: Talking Mental Health with Abby Lacey & Friends Podcast

1 in 4: Talking Mental Health with Abby Lacey & Friends

1 in 4 Mental Health
In this series I’ll be chatting to friends about their mental health how they cope, their support systems, advice they’ve learnt and advice they’d like to pass on. I’m Abby Lacey and I’ve suffered for anxiety for as long as I can remember. I’m not a mental health professional but I am an advocate of speaking out and breaking the stigma attached to mental health. In 2019, I started Mental Health Mates - Reading, a peer support group organising walks and talks for people suffering from mental illness, along with their family and friends. Since then, I have made many friends and connected with so many like-minded people, so I thought it would be great to give them a platform to tell their stories. If this podcast can help just one person then my job is done. 1 in 4 is not intended to take the place of professionals. If you need help, there is a number of services available to talk to: Samaritans – 116 123 Mind – 0300 123 3393 Beat (eating disorders) – 0845 634 1414 Anxiety UK – 08444 775 774 No Panic – 0844 967 4848 SANE – 0845 767 8000 OCD ACTION – 0845 390 6232 Rethink Mental Illness – 0300 5000 927
Sanjeev Sandhu
👥 BONUS episode: Sanjeev Sandhu 👥 On today's 1 in 4 I am talking to my friend Sanj Sandhu not about mental health but about wellbeing. Sanj and I met through the Art of Brilliance's Wellbeing Workout earlier this year where he brilliantly presented the 8 week transformative programme. Sanj's own story of discovering wellbeing was so inspiring that I really wanted him to come on and share more about it. #1in4 #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthmatters #wellness #wellbeing #mentalwellness #happiness #positivity #magicmonday #beingbrilliant #artofbrill #howtobeawellbeing #2percenters #happinessrevolution #endthestigma
Aug 19, 2021
34 min
1 in 4: Kelly Grainger
On this episode of 1 in 4, I'm joined by Kelly Grainger. Kelly is a leading advocate for awareness and acceptance of autism, having been formally diagnosed with autism in 2019, at the age of 44. Today we talk about giving up the corporate world to co-found Perfectly Autistic, with his wife Hester, a platform which provides support, guidance and information for those living with autism, whether personally or a family member; as well as, of course, his own mental health struggles. 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 [email protected] #1in4 #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #autism #aspergers #adhd #perfectlyautistic #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalillness #anxiety #anxiety #depression #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #mentalwellness #itsokaynottobeokay
Aug 12, 2021
36 min
1 in 4: Laura Brooks
Today's 1 in 4 is a little bit different! I'm talking with Laura Brooks, from Sport in Mind, a charity that uses sport and physical activity to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems. I invited Laura on as we've been chatting for ages about meeting up and attending each other's sessions, but so far haven't got round to it, so what better than get Laura to come and chat to me here! 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 [email protected] #1in4 #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #lifestyle #exerciseformentalhealth #sport #exercise #getoutside #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #mentalwellness #itsokaynottobeokay #sportinmind @sportinmind
Jul 29, 2021
33 min
1 in 4: Lewis Cleveland
On today's 1 in 4 I'm talking with Lewis Cleveland, an ambassador for Looseheadz, a charity tackling the stigma around mental health, as well as former player at Reading RAMs rugby club. We talk about how Lewis suffered from mental ill health for most of his life but only realised about 6 years ago. 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.ukor email [email protected] #1in4 #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalillness #anxiety #anxiety #depression #rugbycharity #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #mentalwellness #itsokaynottobeokay
Jul 15, 2021
39 min
1 in 4: Alisha Brown
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 [email protected] #1in4 #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalillness #anxiety #lifestyle #bulimia #eatingdisorders #selfharm #boundaries #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #mentalwellness #itsokaynottobeokay @mentalhealthmates
Jul 1, 2021
24 min
1 in 4: Simon Trower
Today on 1 in 4, I'm joined by Simon Trower. Simon and I have known each other for about 20 years, but I only knew of his mental health story when he launched the charity, Brave Mind, a charity to help bring mental health into the rugby community, in September last year. Today we talk about his childhood separation anxiety, living with mental illness and what led him to start Brave Mind. 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 [email protected] #1in4 #1in4podcast #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalillness #anxiety #lifestyle #podcastersofintagram #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #mentalwellness #itsokaynottobeokay #charity #separationanxiety #rugbycharity #togetherwecan @_bravemind
Jun 17, 2021
27 min
1 in 4: Rhona Edwards
Today on 1 in 4 I'm joined by Rhona Edwards. Rhona and first met about 10 years ago through our love of cooking but since then life has changed significantly for her. We talk about her 'epiphany' to becoming a social worker and get passionate about young people's mental health and education, as well as talking about her own PTSD. 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.ukor email [email protected] #1in4 #1in4podcast #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalillness #anxiety #lifestyle #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #mentalwellness #itsokaynottobeokay #youngpeople #youngpeoplementalhealth #childrensmentalhealth #ptsd #childbirth #socialwork
Jun 3, 2021
35 min
1 in 4: Giles Thornton
On today's 1 in 4, I'm joined by Giles Thornton. Musician Giles and I met during the pandemic when he joined Mental Health Mates - Reading Zoom calls following his own breakdown last year. Today, we talk about the physical symptoms of mental illness, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts and how important exercise and sleep are to his wellbeing. 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.ukor email [email protected] #1in4 #1in4podcast #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalillness #anxiety #lifestyle #panicattacks #podcastersofinstagram #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #mentalwellness #itsokaynottobeokay #intrusivethoughts #sleepforwellbeing #exerciseformentalhealth #psychodynamiccounselling
May 20, 2021
33 min
1 in 4: Dani Watts
On today's episode, I'm joined by Dani Watts. Dani and I know each other through our local rugby club, Rams. In 2017 Dani suffered a catastrophic injury whilst playing rugby, which has left her paralysed from the waist down. Dani and talk about not only her time in hospital after the injury but also how her mental health has shaped her, and her exciting plans 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 [email protected] #1in4 #1in4podcast #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalillness #anxiety #lifestyle #podcastersofintagram #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #mentalwellness #itsokaynottobeokay #charity #spinalcordinjury #spinalinjury #rugby #rugbyinjury #wheelchairuser #wheelchairlife #wheelchairmum
May 6, 2021
41 min
1 in 4: James Mace
On today's 1 in 4, I'm joined by James Mace. I first heard James on The Joe Marler Show back in November, when he was a special guest talking about Movember and the work he does as an ambassador for the charity, so I messaged him on Instagram and am delighted that he came back straight away! Today we talk about his charity work as well as running his own peer support walking group for men, called Walk & Talk 4 Men, bereavement and PTSD. #1in4 #1in4podcast #1in4mentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #wellness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #selfcare #mentalillness #happiness #lifestyle #covid #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma #mentalwellness #itsokaynottobeokay #ocd #peersupport
Apr 15, 2021
24 min
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