Different Vs. New (and how you can KEEP overcoming)

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This week we challenge our mental health and ask why every new challenge feels different and scary and we look at how we can navigate each hurdle while building resilience and self-belief. Inspired by professional fighters and emergency services, we draw from those who face ever evolving challenges time and time again and learn how we can harness these challenges to evolve our self development and personal growth.

Reassuring Research (and the data to back it up) | The Airing It Out Podcast Ep.54

🎙️ 4 Science-Backed Habits to Strengthen Your Mental Health | Airing It Out Podcast (Ep. 51)In this new research-based series, Sam explores practical tools for wellbeing backed by cold, hard science. Too often mental health stats feel heavy and negative, but there are rays of light that show we’re making progress and that small habits really do make a difference.This episode brings you 4 research-driven reasons to keep going with your mental health practices, from reducing stigma to building gratitude, spending time outdoors, and sharing experiences with others. These aren’t just ideas, they’re proven ways to boost happiness, resilience, and connection.💡 Whether you’ve doubted your progress, struggled to stay consistent, or just need reassurance that what you’re doing matters, this one’s for you.📚 References from the Episode:Mental Health Statistics (Back Up study, 2025)Mental Health Foundation UK – Alex the Knight: https://www.mentalhealth.org.ukThe Resilience Project by Hugh van Cuylenburg – https://theresilienceproject.com.auGratitude study (Seligman, 2012): https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-research/The Happiness Map (2013) – Outdoor activity & wellbeing studyAmplification Hypothesis (Boothby, Clark & Bargh, 2014): https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-14634-001Point 1:BACP Study, 2025 - https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-us/about-bacp/bacp-public-perceptions-survey/MIND Mental Health Facts and Statistics - https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/mental-health-facts-and-statistics/Public Attitudes by Kings College London - https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/public-attitudes-to-mental-health-decline-for-the-first-time-in-10-yearsAlexa Knight, Mental Health Foundation - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/blogs/why-mental-health-awareness-mattersPoint 2:The Resilience Project by Hugh van Cuylenburg – https://theresilienceproject.com.auSeligman on Gratitude - Seligman ME, Steen TA, Park N, Peterson C. Positive psychology progress: empirical validation of interventions. Am Psychol. 2005 Jul-Aug;60(5):410-21. doi: 10.1037/0003-066X.60.5.410. PMID: 16045394.Letters of Gratitude - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10902-011-9257-7Brief Gratitude Interventions - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1359105315572455Point 3: The Mappiness Project: https://eprints.lse.ac.uk/49376/1/Mourato_Happiness_greater_natural_2013.pdfPoint 4: Shared Experiance - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797614551162?journalCode=pssaPsychology of Sharing: And Evolutionary Approach - https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/handle/10023/2656 💚 If you’re struggling, here are trusted places to turn:Mind UK – https://www.mind.org.ukShout (24/7 text support) – https://giveusashout.orgSamaritans – https://www.samaritans.orgCALM – https://www.thecalmzone.net🔗 Stay Connected & Support the Show🌐 Website: https://www.airingitoutpodcast.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airingitpod/🎧 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/HQkP3📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@airingitpod☕ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/airingitoutpodcast🎥 Produced by iBenjamin Creative

8. sept. 202519 min

Different Vs. New (and how you can KEEP overcoming) | (Ep. 54)

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