Mindwaves Podcast

By Mindwaves

We share positive new about mental health and wellbeing in Greater Glasgow and Clyde. In each short episode we’ll bring you insights, information and ideas from local people with something to say about mental health. Cover art photo by https://www.rawpixel.com

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Mindwaves PodcastFeb 04, 2020

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Menopause Part 3: Helen

In the final part of our series on menopause and mental health, author and researcher Helen Douglas shares her insights around menopause, trauma and neurodiversity. Helen shares her own experiences, including the groups which have been invaluable in supporting her wellbeing.

Mar 27, 202327:12

Menopause Part 2: Maddy

This is the second episode on our three part series looking at the menopause. In it we speak to Maddy about her experience with medical Menopause, the lack of education on the subject for young people, and the importance of talking to people you trust about your worries.

Maddy's Twitter:

https://twitter.com/maddydocherty

Maddy's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/madelinedoc_/

Feb 15, 202317:27

Menopause Part 1 Maureen

This is our first episode in our three part series series looking at experiences of the menopause. We speak to Maureen about the ways in which it can affect all aspects of life, and the strategies she used.

Jan 17, 202328:08

Creativity

In this episode we chat to our guests about how they express themselves creatively and how they feel that it affects their mental health. We cover different forms of creativity, like painting, photography, crochet and sculpting. We also discuss the unexpected benefits of art for its own sake and the social bonds it can foster.

You can find more from our guests here:

Project ability

https://www.project-ability.co.uk

Plantation productions

https://www.plantation.org.uk

Chris's Social Media

https://www.instagram.com/plantbotart/

Jun 19, 202246:40

Winter and Emotions

In this episode we explore some of the ways that the winter months affect our mental health. We discuss the importance of acknowledging your emotions, being kind to yourself, and understanding your personal body clock.

You can find more from our guests here:

Daryl MacDonald:

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/daryl-macdonald

Jordan Sartor-Francis:

sartorfrancis@gmail.com

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/sartorfrancis/episodes/Sometimes-I-Get-Sad-e1au84l

Feb 06, 202241:39

Social media

In this episode we explore the ways that social media can impact on mental health, for good and bad. We cover how it increases the potential for social connection, how it could be more accessible, and the importance of boundaries.

Featuring interviews with:

Luke, Amy and Hannah from Glasgow Disabilities alliance.
Dr Heather Cleland Woods from Glasgow University
Jennie Walker from the Mental Health Foundation.

Guest Links

GDA website: https://gda.scot

Luke's project: https://www.instagram.com/divergentinfluencers/?hl=en

Amy's Theatre group: https://www.boptheatre.co.uk/yacs/

Heather's twitter: https://twitter.com/clelandwoods?lang=en

Mental Health Foundation Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhfscot

Nov 03, 202137:06

Exercise and Endurance

In this episode we speak with author Helen Douglas, Rachel Hoyes and Rebecca Strofton from TCV and psychotherapist and yoga teacher Elizabeth Walsh about their experience of long term exercise and its effect on mental health. We discuss several forms of exercise from running to gardening and how you can choose one that is the right fit for you.

Guest Links

Helen Douglas-

www.douglasmentoring.com