What I Do When My Mental Health Starts to Dip

Why Running 5,656km is changing lives

In this powerful episode of Maybe This Helps, I sit down with Josh (@joshjsa), who’s running 5,656 kilometres in a single year — one kilometre for every life lost to suicide in England in 2023. Josh opens up about: * Why he chose the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) * The mental and physical toll of running nearly 15K every day * How accountability and vulnerability are helping him push through dark moments * The pressure of doing something so big — and what it’s taught him about life, presence, and purpose We also talk about resilience, rest vs. pushing through, what it actually feels like to run through illness, and how connection with others can make or break your mental health. Whether you’re a runner, someone who’s struggled, or someone supporting a loved one — this episode is for you. 🔗 Support Josh’s Mission💙 Donate or share his fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/page/joshua-squires-adams-1733308077483 📲 Follow Josh on Instagram: @joshjsa 🎥 TikTok: 5656Reasons2Run

What I Do When My Mental Health Starts to Dip

Over the past couple of weeks, I noticed my mood slowly spiralling down again and it made me realise I’d stopped doing the things that actually help me. In this episode, I go back to basics: 3 tools that have helped me rebuild my mental health when I start to slip. Journaling, movement, and connection. If you’ve been feeling low, overwhelmed, or stuck, I hope this episode reminds you that you already have what you need, you just might’ve forgotten to use it. 00:00 – Intro 01:15 – Why I felt myself slipping again 02:10 – Tool #1: Journaling 07:50 – Tool #2: Physical activity 14:40 – Tool #3: Connection (“Waffle Wednesdays”) 20:00 – Final thoughts: you can’t think your way out of an emotional storm If this episode helps you, please leave a comment or share it with someone who might need it. And if you try one of these tools this week, let me know how it goes, I’d love to hear what works for you. Link to "Do you feel lonely" episode: https://youtu.be/shivR9xZeso?si=6yqJYq1uM03TFOFh

Do You Feel Lonely?

Why do we feel so lonely? Why do we isolate ourselves from the very people who could help us most? In this solo episode, I reflect on something that’s come up again and again in the conversations I’ve had on Maybe This Helps — the link between loneliness, connection, and our overall well-being. We talk about what the science says, how I’ve personally struggled with pulling away from friends and family, and why reconnecting — even in small ways — can change everything. If you’ve been feeling distant, disconnected, or just “off,” I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone, and that the first step back toward connection can start small. 💭 What you’ll hear about: * Why we isolate ourselves when we’re struggling * The proven link between connection and happiness * What The Good Life study teaches us about lasting well-being * How small daily actions can help rebuild connection 👋 If this resonates, subscribe and follow — it helps us reach more people who might need to hear these kinds of conversations.

Where do i go from here? Lessons From 10 Episodes & What’s Next!

After 10 episodes of Maybe This Helps, I made myself a promise — if I made it this far, I’d stop, reflect, and decide what comes next. This is my first-ever solo episode, and it’s a raw, honest look at why I started the podcast, what it’s taught me so far, and why this is just the beginning. I talk about caring for my nan through end-of-life, losing confidence after stepping away from ice hockey, rebuilding my life, and the power of surrounding yourself with people who turn adversity into purpose. Whether you’ve been listening since Episode 1 or this is your first time here, this episode is about growth, resilience, and figuring it out together. Chapters: 0:00 – Why Episode 10 is Special 2:30 – Caring for My Nan & Losing Confidence 6:00 – Why Podcasts Saved Me 10:00 – Lessons from My Guests 15:00 – Where the Podcast Goes Next 20:00 – A Call to Build This Together

Changing our relationship with alcohol | Raising £8k for Alcohol Change UK

Changing Our Relationship With Alcohol | £8K Raised for Alcohol Change UK When was the last time you questioned your relationship with alcohol? In this episode of Maybe This Helps, I sit down with my good friend Sam Shone to talk about losing his dad, Phil, to alcohol related illness and how that led Sam and his brother Olly to cycle from Bristol to Fort William, raising over £8,000 for Alcohol Change UK. We talk about: ✅ Why they chose Fort William for the ride ✅ What alcohol culture looks like ✅ How grief changes your perspective ✅ Cutting back drinking and redefining what “a good time” means ✅ Why talking about these things matters If you’ve ever thought about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you just want to hear two friends have an honest, vulnerable chat about life, grief and growth — this one’s for you. 📍 Support Alcohol Change UK: https://alcoholchange.org.uk 💙 Support the Podcast: https://gofund.me/27330660 📍 Follow my journey on Strava: https://strava.com/athletes/134376984 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/joshuagalea [https://instagram.com/joshuagalea] 🧵 Threads: https://threads.net/@joshuagalea