Mentally Yours

Latest Episodes:

Recovering From Anorexia Mar 04, 2019

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“Nothing made me happy”

Hope Virgo is the author of Stand Tall Little Girl, a book documenting her recovery from anorexia. She chats to Ellen and Yvette about work as a Mental Health Advocate launching a new campaign working with schools, hospital and business.

Stay in touch: @mentallyyrs.

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Boys Should Cry Feb 25, 2019

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"Male stereotypes prevent men from speaking out"

Author Charlotte Moncrieff and Illustrator Helena Maxwell are creating a children's book called Big Boys Cry. They chat to Yvette about why it's time we all helped men be open about their feelings.

Stay in touch with the girls on Twitter - we're @mentallyyrs.

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Addiction Feb 18, 2019

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"I was all over the shop"

Ryan McCormack has overcome child sexual trauma, drug addiction, and alcohol abuse. Now 45 years old, Ryan, from Bournemouth, has been clean for over 14 years. He chats to Yvette about the key moments in his life.

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Famous For Being Unwell Very Well Feb 11, 2019

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“Suddenly everybody knew I was mentally unwell”

Neil Hilborn is “internet famous” for writing and performing poems about his own mental health issues. He is best known for his poem "OCD" has received 75 million views online. Neil popped in to chat with Ellen and Yvette whilst on his recent UK tour.

Stay in touch with the girls on Twitter, we're @mentallyyrs. And check out Neil online at facebook.com/neilhilborn.

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Medication: The Side Effects Feb 04, 2019

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“I’ve been on and off meds since I was four years old”

Allison Raskin chats to Ellen about her mental health, dealing with internet trolls and putting up with the side effects of her medication.

Stay in touch with the girls on Twitter, we're @mentallyyrs.

Also check out Allison's podcast, Gossip, at gossippodcast.com.

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People With Autism Jan 28, 2019

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"I’m different”

Daniel Parker has OCD, dyspraxia and autism. He chats to Ellen about how his learning difficulty affects his mental wellbeing.

Let us know if you have any suggestions for stuff we should be talking about... Get in touch with @mentallyyrs on Twitter.

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Episode 101: Ellen Unedited Jan 21, 2019

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"I didn't acknowledge it properly”

In the second of a two-part series celebrating our centenary… Yvette chats to Ellen about her own mental health, living with anxiety, depression and OCD.

Let us know if you have any suggestions for stuff we should be talking about: @mentallyyrs on Twitter.

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Episode 100: Yvette Unedited Jan 14, 2019

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“I cried more than I thought I would”

In the first of a two-part series celebrating our centenary… Ellen chats to Yvette about her own mental health, living with bipolar disorder.

Let us know if you have any suggestions for stuff we should be talking about: @mentallyyrs on Twitter.

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Supporting Your Family Jan 07, 2019

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"We had our ups and downs”

For our first episode of 2019, Mentally Yours welcomes the Crilly Family - Mum Lynn, plus twins Samantha and Charlotte Crilly. They chat to Ellen and Yvette about the family dynamics of dealing with mental illnesses together.

Stay in touch with Mentally Yours on Twitter and our private Facebook group.

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Christmas Special: Date Yourself Dec 28, 2018

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Ellen and Yvette chat about how treating yourself well, being kind to yourself and acknowledging that you matter can help your mental health over Crimbo!

Part of a series of special podcasts over Christmas, helping you deal with some of the challenges of the festive period.

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