The Struggling Mind Podcast with Lee Anderson Lee Anderson

In this episode I catch up with my mate Mark, we bonded on a Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge last year not long after he left his career as a policeman to become a stay at home father and train to become a carpenter. We talk about his transition from salary to self employed, how going into therapy has helped him to overcome some bad times. Plus, why its important to encourage talking about our mental wellbeing with our friends and colleagues.

We have a good chat and a giggle in this one.



You can find Mark @bobby_to_chippy on IG

You can find Lee @leeandersoncoaching on IG

www.leeandersoncoaching.com

If you've been effect by anything discussed in this episode please reach out to the following support services.

Mind Charity, Samaritans, NHS Mental Health, Papyrus, Crus Bereavement, Victim support, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity

In this episode, Lee chats to Mel Bradley who has created an incredible Online Men's Mental Health Community and Support Network for men to connect, talk and share their struggles, thoughts and experiences in a safe environment.



Mel shares how she became addicted to pain killers, how she broke free from an abusive relationship to take back control of her life and created a movement using her story to help shine a light on the stigma that is taking so many peoples lives.



What this woman has done using her platform is help to save lives and also given so many others hope.



Mel Bradley can be found @menagainstmountainsmovement on IG and FB



If you've been affected by any of the issues mentioned in any of the episodes, please reach out to the following organisations;



Mind Charity, Samaritans, NHS Mental Health, Papyrus, Crus Bereavement, Victim support, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity



If you would like to share your story email leeandersoncoaching@gmail.com

*Trigger warning* 

Suicide features heavily in this episode so please be mindful and look after mind.



In this episode Lee welcomes Susie Bennett PhD researcher exploring Male Suicide at University of Glasgow; we discuss her research in-depth and talk about what can drive a man to believe that suicide is the only option open to them.



Lee discloses the build up to his two suicide attempts and the importance of normalising the conversation around suicide and how we can become more aware of the signs, presenting behaviours and checking in with your mates.



Susie Bennett @male_suicide_research

Contact s.bennett.2@gla.ac.uk to get your hands on her research paper.



If you've been affected by any of the issues mentioned in any of the episodes, please reach out to the following organisations;



Mind Charity, Samaritans, NHS Mental Health, Papyrus, Crus Bereavement, Victim support, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity



If you would like to share your story email leeandersoncoaching@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about grief.

Grief can be a very lonely journey on an untrodden emotional path we're not fully prepared for, it's in these times when we need to reach out for support and Karen is one of those people who will sit with you and, your grief.

Karen is a qualified grief counsellor who's passionate about raising awareness around mens mental health, grief & loss and anxiety; She has experienced her own grief after losing her brother.

We have a very open and raw conversation about grief and loss and the impact loss has on us and talk about the importance of having difficult conversations to help people normalise talking about their grief.



Karens details:

Website: www.kgcounselling.co.uk

IG & FB @karen_goodhew_counselling



Lee Anderson details: www.leeandersoncoaching.com

IG & FB @leeandersoncoaching

If you've been affected by any of the issues mentioned in any of the episodes, please reach out to the following organisations;



Mind Charity, Samaritans, NHS Mental Health, Papyrus, Crus Bereavement, Victim support, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity



If you would like to share your story email leeandersoncoaching@gmail.com

In this episode, Lee chats to Sam who is in recovery for drug addiction and alcohol. His story is one of relapse and how cold water therapy and creating a sober community is helping him with his sobriety.



This episode will offer a lot of insight and understanding to those who are struggling to become clean or sober and those of you on your own recovery journey.



We talk about how addiction is perceived within society, the impact it has on you and those around you. How alcohol is promoted and socially excepted without being shown the addition side to it.



It's an honest chat where Sam and Lee offer some insight on how they got sober and how it's changed their lives.



You can find Sam Phillips @dare_to_dip on IG & TikTok

You can find Lee Anderson @leeandersoncoaching IG www.leeandersoncoaching.com



If you've been affected by any of the issues mentioned in any of the episodes, please reach out to the following organisations;



Mind Charity, Samaritans, NHS Mental Health, Papyrus, Crus Bereavement, Victim support, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity



If you would like to share your story email leeandersoncoaching@gmail.com

In this week's episode, Lee talks to Tony who opens up about the tragic life changing event that devastated his family, leaving a massive hole in his life and how 4 years on he's slowly coming to terms with his brothers murder.

Lee can be found on instagram @leeandersoncoaching or www.leeandersoncoaching.com

If you've been affected by any of the issues mentioned in any of the episodes, you may find these organisations helpful;

Mind Charity, Samaritans, NHS Mental Health, Papyrus, Crus Bereavement, Victim support, Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous

Music credit 'check it out' by Mountaineer

If you would like to share your story email leeandersoncoaching@gmail.com