The Mental Health Shelf Podcast
1) #25 - George Egg
Award-winning comedian and cook George Egg joins me to talk about a shelf of nostalgic items and security-creating comforts. Throughout the conversation we talk about dealing with grief and nostalgia ...Show More
2) #24 - Tom Beasley
Film journalist Tom Beasley talks to me about a shelf of simple items each with their own subtle complexities. Throughout the conversation we also discuss not worrying about what those around you thin...Show More
3) #23 - Noel MacNeal
Emmy-winning director and puppeteer Noel MacNeal joins me to talk about a shelf with lessons about finding calm and motivation in what's around us, and simply 'being there' in each moment. Along the w...Show More
4) #22 - Gavin Spoors
Film journalist and game writer Gavin Spoors talks to me about a selection of items which have both appeared at formative times and been formative themselves. Alongside this we also talk about finding...Show More
5) #21 - Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq
Singer-songwriter Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq joins me to discuss a shelf of stripped-back connections to the outside world, all helping to take time away from the blur of screens. Throughout the convers...Show More
6) The Mental Health Playlist
A special show that was broadcast on Somer Valley FM as part of International Men's Day in 2024. I sit down with a handful of the station's presenters to talk about songs that have helped them in life...Show More
7) #20 - Ed Foster
Award-winning writer and director of children's animation Ed Foster talks about a shelf of sensory items to get away from the day-to-day stresses of work and help connect to the outside world. Along t...Show More
8) #19 - Ella May Thomas
Musician and radio presenter Ella May Thomas talks about a shelf of various creative outlets and confidence boosters. Throughout the conversation we discuss the help and comfort of self-reflective med...Show More
9) #18 - James B Partridge
Musician and content creator James B Partridge discusses a shelf of close, sensory escapes to help calm anxiety. Over the course of our conversation we talk about connecting and sharing an experience ...Show More
10) #17 - Emily Robinson-Hardy
Magician and presenter Emily Robinson-Hardy sits down to talk about a shelf of closely-held memories and personal strength. Throughout the conversation we talk about finding the right therapist, learn...Show More