31 episodes

This thought-provoking series hears from people from different walks of life who deal, experience and battle mental health issues. Producer and mental health advocate, Halina Rifai, brings you their accounts and explores key themes that have impacted them including grief, body image and much more.

A Sonic Hug The Big Light

    • Health & Fitness

This thought-provoking series hears from people from different walks of life who deal, experience and battle mental health issues. Producer and mental health advocate, Halina Rifai, brings you their accounts and explores key themes that have impacted them including grief, body image and much more.

    Halina's Story

    Halina's Story

    Halina continues her story and talks about her continued experiences with panic and agoraphobia.


    If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources)


    For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

    • 32 min
    Jude's Story

    Jude's Story

    Halina sits down with psychotherapist Jude Stewart to hear about her journey with the menopause.


    If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources)


    For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

    • 26 min
    Emma's Story

    Emma's Story

    Halina sits down with NHS health visitor Emma Furniss to hear about her journey with depression.


    If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources)


    For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

    • 30 min
    Yvette’s Story

    Yvette’s Story

    Halina sits down with journalist and co-host of The Metro’s mental health podcast Mentally Yours Yvette Caster to hear about her journey with bipolar disorder.


    If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources)


    For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

    • 29 min
    Ica's Story

    Ica's Story

    Halina sits down with creative practitioner and podcaster, Ica Headlam to hear about the impact of long COVID on his mental health.


    If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources)


    For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

    • 28 min
    Chloe's Story

    Chloe's Story

    Halina sits down with musician and nurse Chloe to hear about the impact of the pandemic on her personal and professional life.


    If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources)


    For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

    • 30 min

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