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Experiencing a mental health crisis and the journey back, with Howard Martin

In this episode, Howard Martin talks about how burnout crept up on him and took him into a state of crisis with his mental health, following the death of his Mum. He explains how he hid the extent of his difficulties from loved ones, looked for ways to make himself busier to distract himself from the thoughts going through his head, and how it felt when he hit rock bottom. He shares the recovery journey he's been on, what he's learned, and how he's mamaging his mental fitness differently because of it. Here are the timestamps for the main questions: 00:00 Intro 05:29 Why are you here today talking about your lived experiences of mental health? 07:33 How's your last week been? 10:34 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved? 30:11 Have there been any lightbulb moments for you? 44:08 What's the most important thing someone going through this can do? Visit GoodEnoughChats.com [https://goodenoughchats.com] for more information. Support the show via Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats].

Limb-loss and struggling in post-army life, with Ryan Higgins

Ryan Higgins struggled with his mental health after serving in the army, spending time in prison, and suffering an injury that led to him losing his left leg. In this episode, he talks candidly about the impact these things have had on his life, the dark places it’s taken him, and the things he does today to help keep his mental and physical fitness on track. You can follow Ryan here: https://www.instagram.com/ryansarmyofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/ryansarmyofficial/] Learn more about Blesma here: https://www.blesma.org/ [https://www.blesma.org/] Visit Good Enough Chats [https://goodenoughchats.com/] for more information. Support the show via Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats] Chapters: * 00:00 Intro * 04:15 Why are you here today talking about your lived experiences of mental health? * 09:13 How's your last week been? * 17:41 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved? * 42:06 Have there been any lightbulb moments for you? * 61:45 What's the most important thing someone going through this can do?

Child loss, stammering, and resilience, with Sam Chessell

This chat features Sam Chessell, who shares his journey with mental health, resilience, and personal growth. The conversation covers a lot of ground, including: * How his lifelong struggle with a speech stammer has shaped his understanding of vulnerability and self-acceptance. * The trauma of baby loss and the influence of martial arts in empowering his mental resilience. * The importance of community and honest conversations in breaking down barriers for men’s mental health. * Why ongoing effort and self-compassion are vital in navigating mental health challenges. You can follow Sam here: https://www.instagram.com/platypus_coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/platypus_coaching/] And check out the organisations Sam mentioned for more information on their work: Not Alone Newbury - https://www.notalonenewbury.co.uk/ [https://www.notalonenewbury.co.uk/] STAMMA - https://stamma.org/ [https://stamma.org/] Visit https://goodenoughchats.com [https://goodenoughchats.com] for more information about our show Support the show via https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats [https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats] Chapters 00:00 Intro 10:00 Why are you here today talking about your lived experiences of mental health? 25:09 How's your last week been? 27:26 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved? 67:05 Have there been any lightbulb moments for you? 90:34 What's the most important thing someone going through this can do?

Talk Club: Embracing mental fitness, with Ben Akers

This chat features Ben Akers, co-founder and co-CEO of Talk Club, a UK men’s mental health charity focused on creating spaces for men to talk about what’s on their mind.   The conversation covers a lot of ground, including:   - How losing his friend, Steve, to suicide led to the foundation of Talk Club - The approach that the charity takes, and how you can use it to support people you care about – How are you, out of 10? -  His own mental health challenges and the community he leans on -  And why these conversations need to be framed around ‘mental fitness’   This is the first time we’ve had someone who leads a charity focused on men’s mental health on the show, but hopefully it’s the first of many.   You can connect with Ben here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benakers/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/benakers/]   Find out more about Talk Club here: https://talkclub.org/ [https://talkclub.org/]   Visit https://goodenoughchats.com [https://goodenoughchats.com] for more information.   Support the show via https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats [https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats]   Chapters:   00:00 Intro 06:14 Why are you here today talking about your lived experiences of mental health? 09:52 How's your last week been? 19:26 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved? 52:41 Have there been any lightbulb moments for you? 65:09 What's the most important thing someone going through this can do?

Recovering from childhood trauma, with James Lambert

In this episode, James Lambert talks about how he’s struggled with his sense of identity since his traumatic childhood, and the weight he has carried throughout his career and personal life as a result.   He talks about keeping a lid on things publicly, while in his head the pressure continued to mount, and how close he came to taking his own life before starting his recovery.   You can connect with James here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lambert-822898/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lambert-822898/]   Visit GoodEnoughChats [https://goodenoughchats.com] for more information.   Support the show via Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats]   Chapters:   00:00 Intro 06:14 Why are you here today talking about your lived experiences of mental health? 09:52 How's your last week been? 19:26 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved? 52:41 Have there been any lightbulb moments for you? 65:09 What's the most important thing someone going through this can do?