EP61. Leon Seasman. Navigating Hot Water: Connections and New Beginnings
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This time, we are thrilled to welcome a proud Scouser and rising star onto the comedy scene, Leon Seasman A.K.A 'Spunky', to the Hot Water Comedy Club. Expect an honest and meaningful conversation as Leon reflects on previous regrets and traumas from time spent in prison, and why he is now using his mental health experiences to inspire exciting comic material with the support of the comedic community in Liverpool. *TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to loss by suicide, violence, and PTSD. If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone...
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EP60. Edward Tripp. Generational Trauma: No Man is an Ireland.
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This time, we are thrilled to welcome the superb poet, spoken-word artist, and award-winning stand-up comedian, Edward Tripp. Expect an honest and meaningful discussion on the generational trauma of growing up in Northern Ireland, reflections on loss by suicide, and a poetic recital to boot. *TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to loss by suicide, generational trauma, abuse, and terrorism. If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123. Please...
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EP59. Stephen Hall. Walk and Talk Therapy: Supporting Men to Stand Tall.
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This time, we are delighted to welcome Walk and Talk Therapist, Stephen Hall, to open the door on his mental health experiences. Expect a wide and fascinating conversation on vulnerability, masculinity, education, and getting support. *TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to suicide If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123. Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support where you live in the UK. To find out more...
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EP58. Pierre Novellie. The Admin of Self-Awareness
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This time we welcome esteemed writer, podcaster and highly acclaimed stand-up comedian, Pierre Novellie who opens up exclusively on his upbringing, navigating British society and Autism.
Expect an honest, wide and wonderful conversation on mental health as Pierre opens that Hurt Locker door whilst answering all of your brilliant listener questions.
*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to mental health experiences.
If you are experiencing mental health issue
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EP57: Louie Mclean. Low Self-Esteem and the Power of Speaking Up
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This time we welcome a rising star of comedy, Louie Mclean to open up about his lifelong struggle with low self-esteem, how it shaped his mental health and why asking for help changed everything.
Expect a raw, real and uplifting conversation as Louie opens that Hurt Locker door.
*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to thoughts of suicide, depression and self-esteem.
If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for
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EP56. Radu Isac. A Deeper Dive Into Mental Health Issues
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This time we welcome back comedian, Radu Isac in his return to the Hurt Locker as Yinka, probes deeper into his mental health experiences.
If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.
To find out more about the brilliant, Radu Isac, please check out the below links:
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EP55. Levy Lupu. Living with BPD – My Journey to Opening Up
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We're excited to welcome stand-up comedian and host of The Borderline Podcast Disorder, Levy Lupu, to open up about his mental health experiences.
As a much-loved comedian, engineering student, and podcast powerhouse, Levy juggles a busy life as a force for good in the mental health space...but this time it's his turn to answer the questions and open up on the mental health challenges he's faced in an honest and frank recording.
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info_outlineEP54. Maike Mullenders. The Confession: A Journey to Acceptance.
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This time, we welcome former actor, now author, and yoga instructor, Maike Mullenders, to open up about her mental health experiences.
ln this frank conversation, she reflects upon the devastating loss of her father to suicide, the shocking confession he left behind after his death, and what her post-traumatic recovery now looks like, having gone through therapy to discover inner peace and acceptance.
*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to bereavement by suicide
info_outlineEP53. Sam Eggington. What Boxing (and Life) Taught Me Young
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This week, we welcome top professional boxer, Sam (THE SAVAGE) Eggington to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..
Sam, who has held the IBO super-welterweight title, as well as the British, Commonwealth and European welterweight titles shares the big life lessons he learnt early on as a young father and family man and how they have continued to keep him grounded and healthy despite being one of the most exciting and well followed fighters in boxing.
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info_outlineEP52. Sean Collins: A Heart-to-Heart on Mental Health
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We're back after our summer break and delighted to bring you another superb guest... It's comedy hero, Sean Collins to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..
Soldiering through a football injury earlier that day, Sean shares how bereavement and surviving a recent heart attack have made him a much more reflectful man who better understands the value of the important things in life.
*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to bereavement by cance
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In this episode, we are delighted to welcome co-founder and co-host of The ADHD Adults podcast, Professor James Brown to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..
As a recovering academic of 20 years, James shares how being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult in 2021 has changed his career and purpose to date.
A renowned public speaker, founder of several charities and author, ADHD has truly become central to James' life as we discuss the future of supporting people with ADHD and ultimately what needs to change in the UK to improve awareness and equality.
Getting deeper and personal, James also shares the effect his ADHD and comorbidities such as Anhedonia and Bipolar have had on his mental health, the relationship with his partner (Mrs ADHD) and openly discusses his fears for the future amongst the grief of losing his father.
*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares experiences of bereavement by suicide, suicidal thoughts, bereavement of a loved one and substance abuse.
We have several ADHD related questions from listeners that are answered in a shorter release to accompany this episode -so please do check them out.
If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123
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