Matt Holman Talks Mental Health

Matthew Holman
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This podcast will be an open discussion with friends, colleagues and just amazing humans. Everyone has a story about mental health - this half hour chat will help us to see how we can open our own discussions around this very important area. Grab a cuppa or head out for some fresh air, and take a listen.

  1. FEB 16

    191. Sophie Bedford talks about trauma, depression and hope for the future

    In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Sophie about her personal experience of trauma, depression and making life changes to now help others through listening and providing hope. You can follow Sophie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-bedford-rvn-certvnecc-842b576a/

    32 min

  2. FEB 5

    190. Julia Bray talks about her Stoma journey and support

    In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Julia about her personal experience physical health challenges, and how she is sharing her experience to help raise awareness of her Stoma. You can find Julia on TikTok: @stomamum Or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-b-3170b9131/

    31 min

  3. 12/03/2025

    189. Mark Dolby talks personal loss and fundraising through extreme events

    In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Mark about his personal experience, story of mental health, and how he has taken the loss of both of his parents to cancer as his inspiration to help support others.Mark talks about supporting 2 amazing charities: St Michael's Hospice - https://www.stmichaelshospice.org.uk/ Victoria Promise - https://www.victoriaspromise.org/

    30 min

  4. 11/06/2025

    188. Lara Kynvin talks Suicide Prevention

    In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Lara about her personal experience, story of mental health, suicide attempt and using her journey to help others. Lara was the host for the 2025 Baton of Hope event in Portsmouth, helping to bring together the community to talk and raise awareness of suicide.

    28 min

  5. 10/30/2025

    187. Don't be a Can't - Kristian Dale talks Trauma and sharing his story to help others

    In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Kris about his personal experience, story of mental health, and how his mum is his inspiration.Kris has launched a clothing brand and movement: Don't be a Can't. What is Don’t be a Can’t? Don’t be a can’t is an initiative to change the stigma around negative thoughts and supporting people into thinking more positively.You can find out more here: https://www.dontbac.co.uk/

    28 min

  6. 10/20/2025

    186. Junah - Hannah Buckland and Julie Castleman talk Suicide Training

    In this episode I had the pleasure to sit down and talk about suicide training with Hannah Buckland and Julie Castleman of Junah- Growing Caring Communities. Junah offers clients a whole organisation approach to suicide prevention. You can find out more here:https://junah.co.uk/ The training supports workplaces and organisations to create mentally healthy environments that are safer from suicide. The training equips people with the skills to support a person having thoughts of suicide and to develop an understanding of the fundamental need for support after suicide within communities.

    31 min

  7. 02/03/2025

    185. Liz (Chinook Crew Chick) McConaghy talks PTSD and Motivational Speaking

    In this episode I had the pleasure to chat with Liz about her personal experience with mental health. Liz was the longest serving female crewman on the Royal Air Force Chinook Fleet spanning a 17 year career flying on the aircraft. But after her medical discharge in 2019 she struggled with the impact of PTSD and other life events. Thankfully one night when she was at her lowest point she made a phone call that saved her life. You can find out more about Liz, her work sharing her story to help others and order a copy of her book here: https://www.chinookcrewchick.co.uk/

    30 min

  8. 01/15/2025

    184. Rachel Harte and Stacey Lowman talk Money First Aid

    In this episode I had the pleasure to chat with Rachel and Stacey about their personal experiences with money and mental health. Rachel and Stacey have created Money First Aid, a training course developed to help organisations provide better support to conversations of the taboo topic of money. You can find out more about their work and the training on their website: https://www.moneyfirstaid.org.uk/

    31 min
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This podcast will be an open discussion with friends, colleagues and just amazing humans. Everyone has a story about mental health - this half hour chat will help us to see how we can open our own discussions around this very important area. Grab a cuppa or head out for some fresh air, and take a listen.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Holman
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    190
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matthew Holman