In this episode, I talk about where I've been and why the podcast has been inactive for a while, being lonely, having no family in the same country as you, having no friends living in the same city as you or having people around you, dealing with bad things continuously happening to you one after another and just life in general. I ask how does one cope and move forward in life? I ask for help and tips. I mention this may be the last Talk YANA podcast but we shall see... Socials: @clevanjohnson / @talk_yana #TalkYANAPodcast

In this episode, I speak with Orla Swan (Mental Health & Fitness Advocate, Biotechnologist, Nutritionist & Blogger), All things mental health, Orla shares her personal story with mental health, How she started blogging and her instagram page, Tips on how to manage your mental health and tips for therapy. Socials: @talk_yana  @thehealthhun Join the Conversation: #TalkYANAPodcast #TalkYANAStories

In this episode, I talk about my crazy week where I spent a few days in hospital, my cousins death and other life pressures I was going through all in that same week that led to suicidal thoughts. Also briefly about church and my faith. In addition, about the podcast and getting feedback to improve anything. Thank you for listening and thank you for supporting. If this podcast can help at least 1 person then I'm pleased with that and I continue to do the podcast for my mental health; talking about my journey/weekly experiences and for you guys who listen and this podcast is helping those who suffer in silence letting you know it's okay to talk and that's how you get help and you are not alone. Thank you 😊 *IF YOU ARE AFFECTED BY ANYWAY FROM ANYTHING MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE, PLEASE CALL THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS: Samaritans: 116 123, NHS 111, Emergency Services: 999, Calm (calmzone): Webchat*

In this episode, I speak with my two close friends Andy (@a_mensan) and Tola (@soundclashfever) about mental health, my mental health, helping and supporting me as a friend and other friends who battle with mental health illnesses, faith and mental health and suicide - is it a coping mechanism for some people?  Socials:  @talk_yana @clevanjohnson @a_mensan @soundclashfever *IF YOU ARE AFFECTED BY ANYTHING MENTIONED IS THIS EPISODE, YOU CAN CONTACT - SAMARITANS (116 123) OR CALL 111 OR 999 EMERGENCY SERVICES*

In this episode, I speak with my close friend Nana who is an Accountant.  He shares his story about his own struggles with mental health, spiritually, faith and how this has helped him to remain positive. In addition, Nana goes onto talk about how he help others going through similar mental health experiences with his faith.  Socials: @nanathatguy_ / @talk_yana 

In this episode, I speak with Louise (Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate, Gardener & Youtuber), All things mental health, How gardening has helped her well-being and to cope with her mental health, Tips on how to manage your mental health and lastky, Louise shares her story. Socials: @talk_yana  @shegrowswild_ Join the Conversation: #TalkYANAPodcast #TalkYANAStories

In this episode, I share some thoughts on being free of depression, having nobody to turn to, people not contacting friends and family and regretting it when it's way too late and suicidal thoughts.  *This is also a reading from a blog post* Emergency Contacts: Samaritans: 116 123 NHS: 111 Emergency Services: 999 Blog: www.medium.com/clevan Socials: @talk_yana

In this episode of Talk YANA, we talk with American Chelsey Brejanee - (Author and Founder of Finding A Happy Inc) about mental health and her journey through depression, self harming..., her mental health company and her new book which is now her 3rd book!  // Socials: @chelseybrejanee @talk_yana

In this epispde, I talk about my everyday battle with suicidal thoughts, depression, attempts to end my life and a little rant about celebs, influencers or public figures jumping on the trend of talking about mental health and most importantly checking up your friends and family and even people around you; tomorrow isn't promised to anyone...  #TalkYANAPodcast #TalkYouAreNotAlone  Socials: @talk_yana  Want to get involved? DM us Thanks for listening 😊 Organisations to contact if feeling suicidal or down: Samaritans: 116 123 Emergency Services: 999 NHS Helpline: 111

In this episode, I talk about the passing away of Rapper Cadet, supporting one another and consistently checking up on our friends and family. R.I.P Cadet 💔🥀 *Explicit langauge at the end of podcast* Socials:  @talk_yana