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Here's the thing EP26 with Karen Barnes and Steve Caldwell

2024-12-0156:41

Topic: Mental illness, anxiety, depression, self care, faith, recovery. Our very last episode of our podcast features a conversation between Steve and Karen which explores; how the podcast started, favourite moments and lessons learnt along the way.

Here's the thing EP25 with Karen Barnes and Steve Caldwell

2024-11-0113:57

Topic: Talking about our mental health, self care, faith, exercise and holding on during the storm. This month's episode is a bit like the movie Back to the Future. Steve takes a trip back in time and imagines what it would be like to talk to his younger self as his season of mental illness starts.

Here's the thing Ep24 with Shea and Ryan

2024-10-0147:58

Topic: Chatting about our mental health with others This month features Shea McTernan and Ryan McKittrick from Antrim. They chat to us about friendship, exercise and talking about their mental health journey with their friends.

Here's the thing EP 23 with Sammy Todd

2024-09-0152:57

Topic: Depression, anxiety and recovery This month's episode features Antrim's Sammy Todd. We chat to Sammy about what he calls his "mental illness storm"-how he got through it, how he was supported by people close to him, and what life's like for him in 2024.

Here's the thing EP 22 with Gill Gourley

2024-08-0101:03:36

Topic: Mental Health and faith We sit down with Gill Gourley from Bangor, Gill's a counsellor and also works for a church in her town. We discuss her life, her faith, life as a counsellor and making a difference in her community.

Here's the thing EP 21 with Sea Swim Squad

2024-07-0101:02:14

Topic: Mental illness, depression, anxiety This month's episode features Emma and Beth from Sea Swim Squad. They talk about cold water swimming, mental health and the importance of community.

Here's the Thing EP 20 with Karen Barnes

2024-06-0141:48

Topic: Mental Health Awareness Week, Self Care, Anxiety and Boundaries This month's episode features our very own camera woman/videographer/sound technician Karen Barnes. We look back at May's Mental Health Awareness Week and chat to Karen about how many pairs of shoes she owns, her family, mental health and her pets.

Here's the thing EP19 with Claire McNeill

2024-04-3052:49

Topic: Exercise and its effect on mental and physical health This month's episode features local Personal Trainer Claire McNeill. We chat to Claire about the incredible effect exercise has on both our mental and physical health, life as a personal trainer, and Claire tells Steve off for having a Kit Kat for breakfast..

Heres the thing EP18 with Father James O'Reilly

2024-04-0158:30

Topic: Going to Therapy, faith and taking time for yourself This month's episode features Father James O Reilly, a local priest with a busy life and a heart for making a difference in people's lives. We chat to Father James about making big decisions, going to therapy, his faith, and making time for himself.

Here's the thing EP17 with Steve Caldwell

2024-02-2846:36

Topic: Depression, anxiety and stages of recovery This month's episode features our very own Steve-Steve shares his mental health journey; burn out, depression, anxiety and coming out of the darkest period of his life.

Here's the thing EP16 with Paul McCarroll

2024-02-0101:00:32

Topic: OCD, depression and anxiety This month's episode features OCD and Anxiety Therapist Paul McCarroll. Paul chats to us about living with the crippling effects of OCD and anxiety, getting help, and choosing to help others in their daily mental health battles.

Here's the thing EP 15 with Tammy Cooke

2024-01-0448:17

Topic: Exercise, mental and physical health 2024's first episode features local Personal Trainer Tammy Cooke. Tammy chats to us about the prominent role exercise has on her life and the impact that has on both her mental and physical health.

Here's the thing Christmas special

2023-12-2403:16

A special Christmas message from our Here's The Thing team and some friends. Merry Christmas!

Here's the thing EP14 with Lynda Bryans

2023-12-0101:01:00

Topic: Post Natal Depression This month's episode features Lynda Bryans. Lynda chats to us about post natal depression, navigating her own mental health journey, her faith and her career in the media.

Here's the thing Ep 13 with Charis Gibson

2023-11-0146:50

Topic: Mental Illness This month's episode features Charis Gibson-Charis chats to us about her life, her mental health journey and her hope that she can live life unfiltered.

Here’s the thing EP12 with David Steen

2023-10-0253:58

Topic: Alcoholism, depression This month's episode features Antrim man David Steen. David talks to us about his life, being an alcoholic, his mental health, and his stages of recovery.

Here's the thing EP11 with Jim Caldwell

2023-08-3035:22

Topic: Depression, Living with a mental illness This month's episode features Jim Caldwell (Steve's Dad). We chat to Jim about his life, leaving his teaching post because of mental ill health, and what life looks like after his retirement from teaching.

Heres the thing EP 10 with Hannah Sproston

2023-07-3145:44

Topic: Post Natal Depression This month's episode features Antrim woman Hannah who chats us through her Post Natal Depression Journey, and her life being a young Mum.

Here's the thing EP 9 with Steven Henderson

2023-07-0238:35

Topic: Anxiety, Depression This month's episode features Antrim man Steven Henderson. Hendy chats to us about growing up in Antrim, his family and why he's passionate about speaking out about Mental Health.

Here's the thing EP 8 with Ciara Devine

2023-06-0143:52

Topic: Panic Attacks, Anxiety This month's episode features Antrim woman Ciara Devine. Ciara talks to us about her anxiety, coping mechanisms and living with a mental illness.

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