Don't Look Down Podcast - Interviews, Life Stories & Well-Being

Don't Look Down Episode 14 - Joey Elmer

Joey has suffered with depression and mental health issues since he was 17, and didn't get a diagnosis or find help until he reached 29. 

Life has thrown some pretty bad luck Joey’s, way which he shares openly and honestly with us in the final podcast of the series. He shares with us how learning coping mechanisms along the way have helped him to manage sleep deprivation and anxiety bouts.

Don't Look Down Episode 13 - Liz Dipple

Liz is a very experienced midwife and shares with us the special moments of bringing new life into the world. Away from these moments, Liz tells us of how a very unfortunate incident happened - one that changed her mental wellbeing and nearly destroyed the career she loved and cared for.

Don't Look Down Episode 12 - Emma Sutor

Today I will be chatting with Emma Sutor who started her own business at just 17 as a cleaner while juggling being a young single mom, and has grown to become a very successful vintage clothing and home styling entrepreneur. We talk about the good and bad of today's digital world and the effects of in Social Media.

 

Emma also shares her inspiring story of never giving up on your dream to succeed, and how she coped with losing her mother and two brothers so early on in her life.

How a lesson is still a lesson, even if it's tough to take - take that lesson as a positive.

Don't Look Down Episode 11 - Stephanie Orange-Hicks

Today I'm talking to Stephanie who struggled with body dysmorphia, GAD and OCD, which went undiagnosed for years. Stephanie travelled the world to escape grieving the loss of her boyfriend at a young age, and later on her father who she was incredibly close with. After meeting Jeff Brazier (author of the book - The Grief Survival Guide) they worked together to help her face the impossible … her loss.

I will be delving into body image and how social media portrays women today. Her journey of honesty and courage will give others hope, and she will give insights into how communication, control and talking can help to set yourself free…

Don't Look Down Episode 10 - Steve Abbots

Reformed Alcoholic of 10 years, Steve lost everything to his addiction and tells us about the battle he has been fighting since he was in his teens, which has always remained hidden in his personality - only to rear its ugly head as he got older and very nearly claimed his life. Luckily he has rebuilt his world after spending 3 years in rehabilitation and can now enjoy the simple things in life.

Don't Look Down Episode 9 - Mary Jones

Now CBT trained and the founder of Redditch Friendship and Support Group, Mary Jones was in her early 20s during the seventies when she ran away from her home and husband in Ireland in search of refuge in England for herself, her one-year-old and unborn child after being subjected to mental and physical violent abuse.

Against all the odds, Mary shares with us how she became strong and how her life changed for the better, and how proud she is the be the person she is today helping others. A caring lady who counsels vulnerable people by supporting and signposting them to other services that can help and change their lives.

Don't Looks Down Episode 8 - Doug Richards

Motivational Doug shares with us his incredible journey through running & the huge benefits that exercise has on not just our physical, but mental wellbeing too. Doug began running in his early twenties, although this hobby did not come easy to him. Having completed gruelling races through the world's toughest terrains across all seven continents, Doug has found the time to publish two books to help others on their running journey.

Don't Look Down Episode 7 - Alan Neeld

Sifu Alan talks about how he became a guardian in lau gar kung fu, from being a shy quiet boy in his earlier life and how he passes on his traditional Chinese martial arts techniques and skills to his students who come from all walks of life.

 

He has mentored students struggling with their own mental health issues and how his counselling & Psychotherapy services has led him to want to counsel & Help people struggling with various mental health issues

Don't Look Down Episode 6 - Grace Sturdy

Grace is one of the funniest and most beautiful young women I know. Today, she’s agreed to share with us how she battles with bouts of depression, where this stemmed from, and also her experience of domestic abuse in her first serious relationship. What you see is really what you get with Grace. There are some funny stories, but also heart-breaking ones too, which will resonate with anyone who’s ever hidden behind laughter.

Don't Look Down Episode 5 - Sam & Clem

In this episode, Sam shares with us her story suffering the tragic loss of her first born son Rob. Sam joins us to talk about how time might not heal but it does allow the sharp pain to subside on occasions. What you see is what you get with Sam, her life has been anything but dull and she's going to tell us about her turbulent childhood, rebellious teenage years and how she found escapism through music which is a huge part of her life.

Plus we have a bonus at the end of this show where Sam's husband will be chatting to me about how music teachings has impacted on the well being of people struggling with mental health issues, and what is even more wonderful is Sam and Clem will be playing a song at the end of the show that signifies overcoming things in life! A very special show indeed.