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The Storybook Cafe

The Storybook Cafe

By The Storybook Cafe

Welcome to The Storybook Cafe! As lovers of both books and cafes, and the importance of spreading mental health awareness, we have fused these elements into one wholesome hub of book-loving, tea-drinking, self-care practising loveliness. Each episode will focus on a different element of mental health, including self-care activities and practices, common things which effect our mental health,and how our identities intersect with mental health. We hope you enjoy them and get something useful from them, and know that if you are struggling with mental health issues, you are not alone!
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Chat with Faye Savory of Bear Hugs Gifts

The Storybook CafeJan 04, 2019

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Mental Health Representation in Fiction Books Stuff!

Mental Health Representation in Fiction Books Stuff!

Leading on from the last chat about self help books, we talk about fiction books and the ones that made us feel all the feelings. Mind out for the bit at about 30mins in when Nicolas tablet dies and I get cut off 😂 And a shouty Pusscat.
Jan 21, 202101:04:28
Self Help Books & A Very Shouty Pusscat

Self Help Books & A Very Shouty Pusscat

There is probably a literal fucktonne of self-help books out there right now and it's not always easy to find the right ones for you, ones which are helpful, but not peddling some kind of mental health snake oil or just straight up trying to get you to join a cult. So Nicola and I talk through some of our favourite ones, with a few apps in there too, and then right at the end Pusscat decides to yell his approval at our general messages. What a good boy. 

Dec 10, 202001:18:13
Therapy!

Therapy!

Nicola and U talk about our experiences with therapy, good, bad and meh, and tips on finding the right therapist for you. We go through options that are free, subsidised and paid for. If you want therapy, you can access it free through the NHS or an appropriate charity such as Cruse Bereavement, Mind, Relate, Rape Crisis or if you are able to pay, look up the Counselling Directory
Oct 30, 202001:14:49
Depression

Depression

Nicola and I talk about depression, books and why we love YA literature. Next time, therapy!
Oct 11, 202001:05:13
Pusscat Intervenes

Pusscat Intervenes

MEOW

Sep 23, 202000:26
Just Noises

Just Noises

Sometimes when someone asks how you are, all you can manage in response is..... just noises.

Sep 23, 202000:50
Generalised Anxiety

Generalised Anxiety

Nicola and I have finally got our shit together and come up with a bit more of a format for the podcast and managed to record a new one! A lot has changed since our last chat.... so we decided talking about generalised anxiety would be a good place to start! We describe our experiences and thoughts on anxiety, then give our three top tips on how to cope, then finish off with what we are currently reading/listening to/watching this week. Hope you enjoy!

Sep 23, 202043:19
Being Mortal

Being Mortal

I talk with my Mum about the Book Being Mortal by Atal Gawande and her experiences of end of life care as a nurse and personally.
Aug 16, 201958:28
Bodies

Bodies

Nicola and I talk about these tricksy little flesh-bags we live in, and decide to focus on bodies and clothes this time, following up with more in depth discussions of sexuality and physical capability on another episode soon. All bodies are good bodies.
Jul 19, 201901:00:15
No New Year New You! And Valentines, Palestine’s, Galentines ❤️😀

No New Year New You! And Valentines, Palestine’s, Galentines ❤️😀

Nicola and I talk about why we are not on board with New Year, New You and discuss the pros and cons of Valentines, Palestine’s and Galentines’ Day ❤️
Feb 13, 201954:16
Chat with Faye Savory of Bear Hugs Gifts

Chat with Faye Savory of Bear Hugs Gifts

All the way back in October I got to talk to the lovely Faye who is the Chief Sender of Hugs at Bear Hugs Gifts, a company she started from scratch after she became ill and had to leave her previous job. We talk about how she started, how to work with a disability and why business is better when centred around kindness. Hope you enjoy it!  We also both benefited from The Prince's Trust Enterprise Course which you can find out more about on their website https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/ and you can find Faye at www.bearhugsgifts.com

Jan 04, 201958:19
The Big Blurtathon! Depression and Anxiety

The Big Blurtathon! Depression and Anxiety

Nicola and I join The Blurt Foundation’s Big Blurtathon to talk about Depression and Anxiety. The Blurt Foundation has loads of great resources to help with depression in particular so check out their website for more information.
Sep 20, 201856:56
Unemployment and Mental Health

Unemployment and Mental Health

This week Nicola and I talk about the effect unemployment has on our mental health. We talk about our experiences with job searching, the jobcenter and benefits system, social exclusion and what helps us through.
Aug 13, 201801:18:33
Bisexuality and Mental Health

Bisexuality and Mental Health

The fabulous Gemma and I talk about the effect being bisexual can have on mental health, including stereotypes, media representation, hetero and LGBTQ spaces, Pride, and biphobia. Please be aware some language and content may not be suitable for all, so listener discretion is advised.
Jul 02, 201859:59
Books and Mental Health

Books and Mental Health

Nicola and I (Amy) talk about how and why books have helped us with mental health, from fiction to self - help, childhood to right now!
May 21, 201853:26