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The Proper Mental Podcast

Proper Mental Podcast
Mental Health
Grief
Creativity
Resilience
Morning After Drama
Depression
Addiction
Human Givens Therapy
DJ Paulette
Menopause
Chris Baker
Transgender Identity
Social Media
Hollyoaks
Ultra Running
Alcoholism
Community
Men's Mental Health
Education
Suicide Prevention

Normalising open and honest conversation about mental health by having open and honest conversations about mental health.

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Latest Episodes

Welcome to episode 238 with Andy Nicholson, who is a musician, producer, photographer and a founding member of the Arctic Monkeys.

Andy met Alex Turner and Matt Helders at high school, they asked for instruments one Christmas, formed a band and the ... more

Welcome to episode 237 with Beatrice Birch, who is a Hauschka Artistic Therapist and the founder of Inner Fire, a proactive healing community that offers a choice for adults to recover from debilitating and traumatic life challenges with minimal use ... more

Welcome to episode 236 recorded live at the City Lit Mental Wealth Festival 2025!

On Saturday 11th October I was joined by Sam Delaney and Shaun Flores for a live recording of Proper Mental which was titled ‘On Being a Man: Contemporary Masculinitie... more

Welcome to episode 235 with Louise Beech, who is an award-winning author and writer who was making up stories in her head before she was even old enough to hold a pen.

One of her many published works is the incredible memoir ’18 Seconds’ where she w... more

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Recent Guests

Beatrice Birch
Haushka Artistic Therapist and founder of Inner Fire
Inner Fire
Episode: Beatrice Birch and Inner Fire, the healing community offering an alternative to medication
Brother Richard Hendrick
Capuchin Franciscan priest friar, mindfulness and meditation teacher, poet and author.
Episode: Finding meaning and answering life's big questions with Brother Richard Hendrick
Katja Pavlovna
An educator and award-winning activist, co-founder of Lives Not Labels
Lives Not Labels
Episode: I'm sorry my mental illness isn't sexy enough for you with Katja Pavlovna from Lives Not Labels
Krystal Evans
Writer and stand-up comedian, author of 'The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp'
Episode: Krystal Evans on how to survive a fire and a chaotic childhood without losing your sense of humour
Sophie Scott
Practicing transpersonal psychotherapist and author of 'You Are Not Alone in This'
Balance
Episode: Sophie Scott on how to support a loved one's mental health without losing your own
Angus Collins
Endurance athlete and adventurer, youngest man to row three oceans
Episode: Redefining failure and men's mental health with Angus Collins
Dr. Mary Catherine McDonald
Research professor and life coach specializing in the psychology and philosophy of trauma.
Episode: Healing trauma and reclaiming joy with Dr MaryCatherine McDonald
Anthony Kavanagh
Singer and author who rose to fame in the late 90s music scene.
Episode: Anthony Kavanagh on fame, addiction and the dark side of 90’s pop
Miranda Arieh
Public speaker, transformational coach, and mental health educator.
Founder of the HEROES Programme
Episode: Changing the mental health system from the inside out with Miranda Arieh and the HEROES Programme

Host

Tom Davies
Host of The Proper Mental Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Feargus Cooney

    A superb podcast and one which the world really needs right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anon 1999
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Proper good podcast

    About the only podcast I’ve consistently listened to since discovering podcasts. Simple format but deep conversations that I leave richer for.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gqqendkdodfid
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Brilliant pod!

    Not only is this a brilliantly executed pod sky a wonderful host, but it’s also tackling some really important issues. For me this is a perfect use of the medium of podcasting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshyMcsquashy
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fantastic resource for mental health tips and tricks

    Tom has had guests from all different fields on. Discussing their different journeys and experiences with mental health and how they navigated it. As well as offering some useful tools to add to your own mental health toolbelt. Armed with passion and knowledge of mental health. As well as hands on experience with mental health struggles making it easier to relate each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mattsrockn’rollstories
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Informative & much needed

    Fantastic host with a very open and balanced perspective on all things mental health related. Raw at times but addressed with great compassion and infused throughout with friendliness and humour. Brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheWellbeingCampus
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Consistently clear, compassionate host with a wide range of perspectives.
Well produced with engaging conversations that reduce stigma.
High-quality guests and thoughtful questions that invite vulnerability.
Audience-friendly and practical tools for everyday mental health.
Relatable, open, and impactful discussions on mental health.

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Andy Nicholson on finding peace, moving on and life after the Arctic Monkeys
Q: How do you think you made that peace with it all?
You have to just say, like, you know what, I'm not well. I don't know what help can look like, but I know I've got to do something.
Andy Nicholson on finding peace, moving on and life after the Arctic Monkeys
Q: Was your mental health something you'd come up against before that in other ways?
I probably had already had done, but just not realized. I think your life gets to a point where this carpet is looking like a golf course, where it's not possible to live on there anymore.
Andy Nicholson on finding peace, moving on and life after the Arctic Monkeys
Q: How have you found going through it and talking about the past so much and that whole process of looking back?
From where I am now, it's been fine and it's been beautiful, but I think any other time in my life, I wouldn't have been able to do it.
Finding meaning and answering life's big questions with Brother Richard Hendrick
Q: How can we differentiate between self-centeredness and self-compassion?
Self-compassion is understanding that, like everyone else, I deserve compassion and recognizing my needs in the midst of suffering.
Finding meaning and answering life's big questions with Brother Richard Hendrick
Q: What is a Capuchin Franciscan friar?
A Capuchin Franciscan friar is essentially a Roman Catholic monk focused on contemplative practice and service to others.

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2. Brother Richard Hendrick
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4. Krystal Evans
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7. Dr. Mary Catherine McDonald
8. Anthony Kavanagh

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