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The Conversation continues in this, the final episode, and part two with the extraordinarily delightful Laura Francis. I have to say, it was an absolute joy to spend time in Laura's company for the recording. Laura is so honest, so open, and so humbling she was able to trust me with her vulnerability of past experiences meaning I'm very confident, anyone listening to our conversation will not only be struck by what Laura has endured, but will be helped and uplifted by her. Inspired by her strength and courage. In this episode we spoke about: Her early years. How Laura dealt with being an only child, to then having twin siblings. The perception of those around her, and trying to fit in at a very early age. The difficult teen years and the lack of communication between herself and her parents. How physical illness is so much easier to speak about than mental illness. Why is no one listening to or helping me? Anger is pain, fear, or both? How uncomfortable it was to say things as a child. Turning negative thoughts to positive thoughts and of course... So much more!! For more information relating to Anorexia please see Overview - Anorexia - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/anorexia/overview/ Useful Mental Health Numbers & Websites. UK - In immediate danger or crisis 999 UK - Non Crisis Call 111 www.mind.org.uk www.mentalhealth.org.uk USA Call or Text 988 Canada Call 1-888-688-6810 or Text WELLNESS to 686868 for youth Call 1-888-585-0445 or Text WELLNESS to 741741 for adults Call 310-6789 (No area code needed) for emotional support, info & resources specific to mental health. Call kids Help Phone at 1-800-688-6868 to speak to a professional counsellor 24 hours a day. Germany - Telefon Seelsorge: Call 112 Life threatening crisis Police Call 110 Counselling & advice available online and also by calling - 0800 111 0111 0800 111 022 or 116 123 Music under intro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sonda/life-is-precious License code: LSJURTO8VVKM017U

Joining me for this, the first of two episodes recorded in April 2023 as part of 'The Conversations Series' is Laura Francis. Laura is a Poet, and is from Brighton on the South Coast of the UK. Laura is a beautiful soul, instantly likeable with a smile which could light up the darkest of rooms. Bubbly and vivacious in these interviews, whilst talking about her incredibly personal and painful experiences. In this raw and honest conversation, Laura opens up about Anorexia, the all encompassing eating disorder and mental health condition she has been living with since she was a young girl. She talks about how she feels it contributed to her missing out on learning how to be an adult due to her hospital admissions at a young age. How effective, people with mental illness become at being a chameleon. And of course, so much more.. I even educate Laura on the simple beauty of the Blackbird song! For more information relating to Anorexia please see Overview - Anorexia - https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/anorexia/overview/ Useful Mental Health Numbers & Websites. UK - In immediate danger or crisis 999 UK - Non Crisis Call 111 www.mind.org.uk www.mentalhealth.org.uk USA Call or Text 988 Canada Call 1-888-688-6810 or Text WELLNESS to 686868 for youth Call 1-888-585-0445 or Text WELLNESS to 741741 for adults Call 310-6789 (No area code needed) for emotional support, info & resources specific to mental health. Call kids Help Phone at 1-800-688-6868 to speak to a professional counsellor 24 hours a day. Germany - Telefon Seelsorge: Call 112 Life threatening crisis Police Call 110 Counselling & advice available online and also by calling - 0800 111 0111 0800 111 022 or 116 123 Music under intro: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/brock-hewitt-stories-in-sound/moving License code: HP12TFTQBA9J6ETP

Join me for the last Sunday Vibes Show in the current series. It's a bumper packed show! There's listener song requests, superb spoken word contributions from Bowski & Simon J Keenan, a surprise or two, and a healthy helping of music. Oh and a wee bit of waffle from me. Get that Sunday music vibes feeling, whatever day you listen on. A Walk In Wardrobe Productions Podcast.

Join me for The Sunday Vibes Show Rock & Blues Special! Oh yes, the show has gone rogue! If like me you love your rock and blues music, let me tell you my lovely listeners, you're in for a treat. Your ears are going to enjoy a feast of raspy vocals, lightning fast guitar solos, drumming to delight and blues so smooth and slow you'll think you've fallen into a vat of honey! So jump aboard the Rock and Blues Bus, sit down, strap in and prepare to be taken on a Rock and Blues adventure. You're welcome! Additional resources. Pixaby music - Coma Media & Lemon Music Studio.

Join me for outing 6 of TSVS! Get that Sunday music feeling whatever day you listen on! Listeners song choices, another wonderful spoken word piece from the extremely talented Hayley Storms & of course, a Sunday sized slice of waffle from me. Enjoy!

Join me, my lovely Pod Wafflers, Dom G on Episode 3 Pt1, for my conversation with the wonderfully talented Poet & Spoken word performer M.S. Lee. AKA Shawnna Lee.  You can find her on Instagram under the handle of @ms.lee.official & @lupus1on1 On this first part of 2, we talk about many aspects of what makes her who she is, from her early life, moving to the UK from Jamaica at a young age, learning the Queens English, and the challenges this presented. Her first taste of racism and being discouraged from pursuing writing professionally due to the colour of her skin.  TRIGGER WARNING: We talk about Mental health and suicide attempts. We cover the health condition Lupus with which she has been diagnosed and so so much more - Including:- Lupus symptoms leading her to poetry, her first spoken word headline set, and how Google is bad for looking up your health condition!!  If you're feeling like you can't go on, there are people who will listen & care.  In the UK you can call The Samiritans free on 116 123. You can email jo@samaritans.org (response time 24hrs)  Or see https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/  Or contact your GP or if you feel you can ask someone you trust, ask them to help you make contact with the right service.  https://nspa.org.uk/ The National Suicide Prevention Alliance website  Text SHOUT to 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. TEXT SHOUT TO 85258 It is free to text Shout 85258 from all major mobile networks in the UK.  In Ireland https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/get-support/  In the US. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center, or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line.  You can also call 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 at the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline.  https://www.mhanational.org/get-involved/contact-us Australia https://mhaustralia.org/ New Zealand https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/services-and-support/health-care-services/mental-health-services Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services.html