Why The Long Face?
Why The Long Face?
Oliver Turnbull and Dr. Paul Keedwell
A new Podcast shining a light on mental health. A psychiatrist and a management consultant walk into a bar. This should be the start of the lamest joke ever but, it turns out to be origins of Why The Long Face? - a new Podcast where we hope to shine a light on our wonderful but all-too-frail human spirit. There are many threats to our mental wellbeing – biological, psychological and social – and we, informed by the latest science, shared experience and the contributions of guests and listeners, are going to kick their arses and save humanity…maybe. In the first season, two old friends, Paul and Oliver, will be exploring some of the theories behind the causes of depression and will touch on topics that could help people who are suffering. This might well happen over the course of a drink or two.
S4 Epilogue - Impact and Repair
Extra bonus episode! It's three months down the line and Ash has being doing a lot of reflection on the impact his struggles have had on those closest to him, particularly Justine, his wife. Ash is starting to see the positive things he can take from this experience, but at the same time realising how a bipolar episode is hard, both for the sufferer and their immediate circle.
Sep 29, 2022
35 min
S4 E8 - Perspective
In this final episode Ash is looking back with Pete on the previous weeks of struggle, and trying to make sense of it all. Ash reflects with us on his changing attitude to work, family and financial security and we present some of the findings from this fascinating series. To play us out, Superstar DJ Doc K introduces some of the wonderful music Ash created at the height of his high. Enjoy! x
Sep 28, 2022
30 min
S4 E7 - A Better Place
There are quite a few audios with Ash and Pete to absorb during this period, as Ash starts to come through this difficult time and realise the effect his struggles have on those around him. This is a period of intense self reflection for Ash and he is sometimes very hard on himself but always attempts to be balanced yet optimistic.
Sep 25, 2022
39 min
S4 E6 - The Crash
Some bits in this episode are hard to listen to as Ash struggles with an overwhelming down period. However, there are periods of light as he is able to carry on with daily tasks, although at a slower pace, whilst the love he has for his son and wife sustains him as he slowly returns to normality
Aug 13, 2022
1 hr 4 min
S4 E5 - In The High
We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording talks about how Ash became incredibly creative and energetic during the high
Jul 29, 2022
48 min
S4 E4 - The Trigger
We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording talks about some of the triggers which took their toll on Ash.
Jul 12, 2022
29 min
S4 E3 - Can't Switch Off
We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording introduces more pressure on Ash with deadlines looming and a million things on his plate...
Jul 6, 2022
36 min
S4 E2 - Anxious Times
We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording sees little anxieties creeping in to Ash's everyday thinking...
Jul 1, 2022
30 min
S4 E1 - Setting the Scene
We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording set the scene with Ash in a decent place, but questioning what will be the next step in his life...
Jun 29, 2022
23 min
S4 E0 - Season Teaser! Introducing Ashley Pollak
We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This will be dissected by the good doctor Paul and the lumbering oaf Oliver! Fresh eps dropping in quick succession!
May 31, 2022
4 min
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