Lively Minds, the UK Mental Health Podcast
Ellie Page & Will SadlerLively Minds is a monthly podcast about mental health challenges that go beyond the ebb and flow of the everyday. Led by people with lived experience, the show looks at how developing an understanding of our mental health influences how we address the challenges we face.Episodes are released on the first Friday of each month.Find out more at www.anyamedia.net/livelyminds
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 58 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyHealth & FitnessSociety & CultureMental Health | |||
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We are pleased to announce that we plan to start new episodes of Lively Minds again from next month!
In the meantime, here is a re-run of another of our favourite episodes - this time from August 2023.
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Hello everyone, it’s Will here. We are still in the process of resuming normal service, but we’re aware that today is the first Friday of the month so we’d ordinarily be releasing a new episode.
We are really pleased we managed to get out 2 new epis... more
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Within about 36 hours of being rediagnosed he had been admitted to hospital and was starting an intensive 12-week BEP chem... more
Hosts Will and Ellie interview therapist and crocheter Olivia Dieterich about her book Random Acts of Crochet Kindness and the global movement she founded.
After losing a friend, Natalie, to suicide, Olivia used crochet to cope with grief and set a ... more
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Thank you for the latest episode on the evolution of anxiety. It has helped to hear that it is a completely rational response to stress. It has helped me shift my thoughts - I am lucky to have anxiety. It’s keeping me safe, as long as I learn to manage it in the correct way. Welcome it when it’s needed and thank it then ignore it when it’s not. Great podcast, I’ve downloaded some of the previous ones to listen to next. Informative, great quests
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United Kingdoma year ago - Fantastic
Just discovered this - as a disabled person this is SO HELPFUL.
Apple Podcasts5A music teacher12
United States2 years ago - More about origins of mental health problems than quick cures
It’s great to hear a show that looks more at the origins of mental health problems rather than pretending to have quick fixes
Apple Podcasts5Marco_Bond_88United Kingdom3 years ago - Really getting to appreciate this
I like its matter of fact approach, honesty, carefulness and variety.
I think it might be resonating with lots of people and helping reduce a sense of isolation amongst those who struggle ….
Apple Podcasts5Jonno2013United Kingdom3 years ago - Great show!
Really enjoying this, great philosophical conversations about mental health!
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A thoughtful, human-centered exploration of mental health, with conversations that span clinical care, lived experience, education, and creative expression. Episodes routinely blend medical perspectives, patient stories, and practical resources, often highlighting gaps in care, stigma, and the importance of compassionate communication. Notable strengths include a steadfast commitment to user-led perspectives, interdisciplinary approaches, and a willingness to critique systems while offering actionable guidance for listeners navigating mental health challenges and related life situations.
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this podcast launched 3 years ago and published 58 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Paul Wilshaw
3. Olivia Dieterich
4. Matt Ottley
5. Dr. Alex Curmi
6. Elspeth Davies
7. Helen Salisbury
8. Caro Giles
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