Welcome to Episode #5.
On this month’s jam-packed programme, We have a range of interviews: Madness drummer Woody Woodgate who talks about his brother’s Mental Health journey. Also we have interviews with Matt King, Chief Executive Officer of Trust Links and our regular contributor Isla B, who is also a Mental Health Campaigner.
Lastly on the interview front, Bob speaks to Dr Kevin McGhee & Rosa Spencer-Tansley about counselling…with a difference.
We also have regular features: Stressbuster (on keeping busy & focus) and a discussion on a Mental Health (MH) topic (Seasonal Affective Disorder or S.A.D) Songs on the Month (with bonus songs in the Interviews), MH News and a Book Review with Wayne B this month. The book is Bi-Polar Girl by Gabrielle Blackman-Shepherd. You can find out more about Gabrielle and the book here.
Listen Here – [mixcloud]https://www.mixcloud.com/bobsimpson391/mental-health-matters-on-phoenix-fm-podcast-5/[/mixcloud]
If you would like to take part in Bournemouth University’s research into Psychiatric Genetic Counselling there’s more information here. You can find out more about Dr Kevin McGhee and his work here
Songs of the Month (including bonus songs)
Woody Woodgate Interview – In Your Mind by Woody Woodgate
Song 1 – Firework by Katy Perry
Trust Links Interview – Sowing the Seeds of Love by Tears For Fears
Song 2 – Ocean Rose by Tim Janis
Isla’s Interview – Chains by Tina Arena
Song 3 – Beautiful by Christina Aguilera
Song 4 – I’ll Walk In The Sunshine Again by Joe Cocker
Let us know what you think of the programme!
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Credits:
Presented by Bob Simpson & Scott W
Produced by Scott W
Contributors: Isla B, Wayne B, Matt King, Woody Woodgate, Dr Kevin McGhee & Rosa Spencer-Tansley
Assistant Producers: Wayne B, Isla B & Bob Simpson
Helpful Organisations:
MIND (national helpline) : 0300 123 3393 or at mind.org.uk
Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 or at samaritans.org
SANE : 0845 767 8000 or Sane.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness: Rethink.org
Elefriends (Mental Health Online support forum) : elefriends.org.uk
See you next month!