Hurt to Healing: Mental Health & Wellbeing

In today’s mini-episode of Hurt to Healing, we revisit an insightful conversation with mental health advocate Ben West. Ben passionately addresses the simple yet powerful solutions to the growing mental health crisis. He discusses the importance of education, prevention, and smarter allocation of resources, emphasising the need for mental health training in schools, just as we train teachers to respond to physical health crises. Ben shares why the path to meaningful change isn’t as complex as we might think—and how each of us can play a role in reshaping the future of mental health care.

Welcome to another mini episode of Hurt to Healing. In today's snippet, we’re diving into my insightful conversation with Millie Gooch, founder of the Sober Girl Society. Millie shares her experience navigating social events without alcohol, from dealing with the pressures of drinking culture to building confidence through sober dating. She also offers practical tips for anyone looking to reassess their relationship with alcohol and emphasises the growing "sober curious" movement.

In today's mini snippet, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation with Anna Williamson, a well-known mental health advocate, who opens up about her journey with anxiety disorder. In this clip, Anna discusses the critical difference between everyday anxiety and anxiety disorders, and how the latter can deeply affect your quality of life. She shares her personal experience of managing triggers, the importance of self-awareness, and offers valuable insights on mental health struggles.

Welcome to Hurt to Healing with me, Pandora Morris. On today’s best bit, we revisit an insightful conversation with Dr. Angharad Rudkin, a child clinical psychologist, who explores how children typically respond to their parents' divorce.

Dr. Rudkin explains that children often blame themselves due to their egocentric and magical thinking, and how important it is for parents to constantly reassure them that the divorce isn’t their fault. She also touches on how divorce can impact younger children, teens, and the different ways boys and girls process these emotional changes over time.

Today, I wanted to share a special clip from a previous conversation with someone many of you might know—Spencer Matthews. Spencer has just completed an incredible feat: 30 marathons in 30 days in the desert, setting a brand-new world record. It's an extraordinary achievement, but what really struck me when we spoke was his attitude towards exercise.

I was curious to know if his intense focus on fitness was something he used to replace drinking, or if it had become an addiction in itself. What I discovered was a man deeply passionate about setting challenges for himself and pushing his own limits. 

As we’re in between seasons, I wanted to start resharing a few clips from some of your favourite episodes as a reminder of the brilliant guests and fascinating conversations we’ve had so far. So, here’s a snippet from my chat with Spencer Matthews—enjoy!