The Reluctant Parent

Content Warning: Language and Theft! Welcome to the first episode of Exercising Depression: Happy Hour! For the first episode I talk to Steve from a past episode, plus Hannah and Tom, 2/3rds of the Robots For Eyes Podcast team! We talk about ghosts, spooky encounters and haunted canon balls! Robots For Eyes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/robots-for-eyes-podcast/id1200323729 Losing Parents episode with Steve: https://anchor.fm/exercisingdepression/episodes/49--Losing-Parents-Talking-Grief-with-Steve-emde4q Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

Yeah...so I had a baby! My Links: ⁠WeProgress Film⁠ ⁠Blog ⁠ Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

Welcome back! Yes, last week wasn't a fever dream, I've done it. Another episode in the bag. And what a great one! I caught up with my good friend JP this week, we talked about our podcasts, travelling and friendship.  Check out his podcast! Depressed Not Dead Podcast My Links: WeProgress Film Blog  Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

Welcome back, I hope you're still here! Last year (2022) was one of the most intense years of my life. I plan on filling you all in over the next few episodes.  But today I'm just touching base with you guys again. WeProgress Film Blog  Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

Welcome back to the Exercising Depression Podcast. I'm not doing all that well; my meds have stopped working again, I'm hallucinating a lot and sleep is very hard. I'm back at the gym though, which is something. WeProgress Film Blog  Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of BPD, OCD, Medication, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Body Image. Here are some things I wish people knew about me. Might come across as a bit of a pity party but, I wanted to kick start the Podcast again after a well needed break.  WeProgress Film  Blog  Contact me!   Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com  Twitter: @EDepressionPod  Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast  #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

Welcome back to the Exercising Depression podcast! Food anxiety had reared its ugly head once again and I'm not sure how to deal with it. Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

Welcome to 2021! This week I talk about the utter nonsense surrounding life timelines and how you can never start your life too late - it's just not a thing! There is too much pressure on people to have hit certain targets and life goals by certain ages - it's nonsense and here's why... Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

So, I have a new stress disorder, and my favorite hen died.  Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

Conent Warning: mentions of death of parents, suicide, drugs and explicit language. Welcome back to the podcast! This week I talk with my friend Steve; we met through another podcast - Robots For Eyes (Check 'em out! https://www.stitcher.com/show/robots-for-eyes-podcast ).  Steve talks to me about losing both of his parents at a young age, the process of grief and carrying on after each loss. Steve has also kindly asked that if anyone has any questions or wants to reach out to him to do so through me, and I'll pass them along. What a guy! Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs Robots For Eyes on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/robots-for-eyes-podcast WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness #grief #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #itsoktonotbeok 

I'm back after a short break; I've been thinking about the podcast and where I want it to go. The answer is...forward. I'm going to dedicate more time to the creation and promotion of this podcast. This means possible sponsorships and a network. Watch this space. I'm not doing very well at the moment. I'm very low and worn out. I'm tired and depressed. But it can only get better, right? Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/ Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

This week I talk about a recent telephone medication review appointment I had with a new doctor. Do I want to be un-medicated? Is my medication still working for me? All this and more in this weeks episode of Exercising Depression x Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg  Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/  Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast #mentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhelathawareness

This week we're talking Hedgehog Rehab and my unwavering Food Anxiety.  Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg  Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/  Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

Let's shoot the breeze and have a catch-up about going 'back to normal' and fitting back into jeans. Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg  Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/  Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

TW: Talk of eating disorders, disordered eating, weight loss, weigh gain, body image, body dysphoria. Today I talk about my eating disorder and complicated relationship with food, drink and calories. Check out my channel: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg  Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/  Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

Poeple seemed to really enjoy the TMI tag style episode, and I've had a pretty Loud-Brain week. So I thought I'd do one more "tag" episode where I answer some questions about my Mental Health. Mental Health Tag Questions: 1.  What is your mental health issue? 2.  Do you have medication or go to therapy? 3.  How long have you had mental health issues for? 4.  Do your friends and family know? 5.  Does this affect your work/daily life? 6.  What makes you feel calm? 7.  What do you do during an anxiety/panic attack? 8.  What advice would you give to others suffering from a mental illness? 9.  Describe your mental health in 5 words. 10.  Tag 1 mental health YouTuber/Vlogger/Podcast Host Check out my channel Mrs Monster Vlogs: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg  Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/  Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

Welcome back! Thought I'd do a fun/light-hearted episode this week. I used to do tags on my YouTube channel back in the day and this is one I did...I think! Get to know me a little more with 50/100 silly questions from the TMI Tag! TMI Tag Questions:  https://www.youtubesociety.com/tmi-tag-questions/ Check out my channel Mrs Monster Vlogs: http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg  Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/  Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

Welcome back to the podcast! This week I chat about the importance of Vlogging when it comes to my sense of self and mental health. I have recently re-resurrected my old YouTube channel from years ago, brought on by FB memories and old pictures of myself. Check out my channel:  http://www.youtube.com/mrsmonstervlogs WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg  Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/  Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

Trigger/Content Warning: Self Harm, Self Harm Tendencies, Ideation and Method, Suicidal thoughts. My past and present experiences with self harm, self harming thoughts and the relative safety of felling suicidal. WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg  This podcast is also a YouTube channel! If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression  Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/  Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast

Welcome back to the podcast! This week is less of a rambly convo, though it is rambly at times... I discuss how I came to be more open and honest with my family about my mental health and how being in lockdown has nurtured our relationships. WeProgress Film: https://youtu.be/wKcEJWdaOkg  This podcast is also a YouTube channel! If you want to check out this and past episodes that are also vlogs, follow the link below: http://www.youtube.com/ExercisingDepression  Blog: https://mrsmonsterblog.wordpress.com/  Contact me! Email: exercisingdepressionpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @EDepressionPod Instagram: @ExercisingDepression_Podcast