TeaTalk Conversations: A Unique Mental Health Podcast

In the second episode of this series, I have a wonderful conversation with author ⁠Jessica Nixon⁠ (Levon Rider), to discuss how her writing and the experience of her grandma's passing was influenced by her struggles with ADHD, severe anxiety and depression.We also explore a non-medicated treatment for severe depression: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Jessica's experiences throughout the sessions. For those book lovers out there, Jessica additionally gives us an amazing insight into her upcoming book: Someone To You.If you want to reach out to my fabulous guest today, please message her on Instagram @jessicalnixon and her author page @levonrider.Have any questions, want to know more or want your voice to be heard? ⁠Reach out to me, Jules. :)⁠[Please be aware, this episode refers to thoughts of suicide. A more detailed content warning will be given in the introduction.]Massive thanks to:SigmaBeatsMusic for the introductory and ⁠outro music⁠.Daniel Howell and Phil Lester, as part of ⁠DanAndPhilBeats⁠, for the interlude music.

In the first episode of the series, I sit down with the fantastic organisation ⁠⁠Trans Strike Back⁠⁠ to have a discussion how gender transition, trans rights and societal perspective directly impacts their mental health and psychological state.We delve into conversations about puberty blockers, GP response, finding a family within the trans community and why they have decided to establish the organisation, Trans Strike Back.There is also a beautiful surprise at the end, so stay tuned for that!If you want to reach out to our lovely guests today, please message them on Instagram @strikeback2024 and check out their ⁠⁠newsletter.⁠⁠During the podcast, it is mentioned that an amazing activist, Kwabena has been charged for speaking up in support for Palestine, please help to show her support ⁠here.⁠Have any questions, want to know more or want your voice to be heard? ⁠⁠Reach out to me!

With many individuals heading to university this year, or thinking about university soon, this episode goes into my own thoughts and experiences of my university life.Join me for thoughtful perspectives, anthropology rants about queer communities in Eastern cultures and about how amazing you are going to be during your Fresher's week.

In this episode, I switch things up a bit and, while amusingly drawing a naked human figure, I have a short ramble about how we can help when people we know are suffering from a mental health illness.I also give a few updates on my pending NHS referrals and ASC diagnosis and explain why these delays may be commonly experienced.Like this podcast? Follow me on Spreaker to stay up-to-date with uploads, and follow my social media for more advice, unique personal stories and support. https://beacons.ai/teatalkconversations

I sit down with my good friend Alice to discuss how her faith has provided support and motivation within her mental health journey. In this episode, we will discuss why Alice chose faith in addition to exploring some tricky questions that the 21st Century often challenges religion and religious individuals with. Enjoying the podcast? Follow me on social media and check out my website: https://beacons.ai/teatalkconversations