<p>This week, I’m joined by Frankie Bridge – singer, author, businesswoman and long-time mental health advocate – for one of the most open, moving conversations I’ve ever had on this show. From being catapulted to fame at 12 in S Club Juniors, to global success with The Saturdays, Frankie shares the truth about breakdown, depression, and being hospitalised in her early twenties when it all became too much.​ We talk about anxiety that started in childhood, disordered eating in the girl-band years, and what it’s really like to perform while having panic attacks and feeling like a shell of yourself. Frankie explains how ketamine therapy has been life-changing for her treatment‑resistant depression, why mum guilt is still her biggest battle, and how healing her inner child has helped her finally feel more whole.​ If you’ve ever felt like a burden, or wondered why you can’t just “be grateful” for the life you have, this episode will make you feel seen, less alone, and a lot kinder towards yourself.</p><br><p>LINKS TO SUPPORT GROUPS</p><p>If the content of this episode resonated with you today and you would like support, please consider the following charities:</p><br><p>Samaritans</p><p>Call 116 123 or visit <a href="https://www.samaritans.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.samaritans.org/</a> for free, 24-hour support.</p><br><p>Mind</p><p>Call <a href="tel:03001021234" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0300 102 1234</a> or visit <a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/</a></p><br><p>WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU</p><p>Got something to share? Message us on @lifeofbryonypod on Instagram.</p><br><p>If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need it – it really helps! Bryony xx</p><br><p>CREDITS:</p><p>Host: Bryony Gordon</p><br><p>Guest: Frankie Bridge</p><br><p>Producer: Laura Elwood-Craig</p><br><p>Assistant Producer: Sam Rhodes</p><br><p>Studio Manager: Sam Chisholm</p><br><p>Editor: Luke Shelley</p><br><p>Exec Producer: Jamie East&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>