At Home, In The Mind

Vica
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  • Mental Health
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In series 1 I embarked on a string of conversations between people who were trying to get used to a new way of living in a world plagued by a violent pandemic. Series 2 will be a complete overhaul of the first installment. Still conversations about mental health, but focused on one specific theme. Watch this space.

  1. 06/28/2020 ·  Bonus

    BONUS EP - Learning about psychosis and therapy with Dr Sam

    In this bonus episode, Vica talks to Dr Sam, a clinical psychologist specialising in psychosis, about what how she has treated her patients during lockdown, as well as about different types of therapy available and how they work.  This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on May 31, when the UK had started easing lockdown measures.  Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support.  RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie WHAT IS PSYCHOSIS?  RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS MIND CHARITY BLACK LIVES MATTER SUPPORTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN AMERICA BLACK LIVES MATTER: WAYS YOU CAN HELP NAACP.ORG The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. BLACK MENTAL HEALTH ORGANISATIONS UK THE RACE AND EQUALITY FUND BLACK MINDS MATTER UK BLACK LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH (BLAM) BLACK THRIVE DONATE BLACK LGBTQIA+ THERAPY FUND BLACK GIRLS CAMPING TRIP BLAM PROJECTS

  2. 06/21/2020

    EP 12 - Finding the strength to stand again with Theo

    For the season finale, Theo talks to Vica about what it was like to grow up in an African family in the UK, and finding her way out of addiction to recovery. This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on June 12 - 2 weeks into the black lives matter protests following George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis, USA. Thanks to Jamie Jay and Genia Granville for production and design support, respectively. As well as all the guests who have featured on Season 1 of At Home, In the Mind, and all of you who have listened to all or any of the episodes. None of this could be real without you, so thank you!  RELATED LINKS THEO ON INSTAGRAM: @theooq86 AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie SUPPORTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN AMERICA BLACK LIVES MATTER: WAYS YOU CAN HELP NAACP.ORG The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. BLACK MENTAL HEALTH ORGANISATIONS UK THE RACE AND EQUALITY FUND BLACK MINDS MATTER UK BLACK LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH (BLAM) BLACK THRIVE DONATE BLACK LGBTQIA+ THERAPY FUND BLACK GIRLS CAMPING TRIP BLAM PROJECTS WHAT IS PSYCHOSIS?  RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS RECOVERY MEETINGS NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS UK ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS UK

  3. 06/14/2020

    EP 11 - Staying grounded with Andy

    Andy talks to Vica about coming to terms with his race and sexuality, as a mixed race gay man, as well as how microaggressions throughout his life made him self-conscious about his looks and how he overcame that.   This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on June 8 - 2 weeks into the black lives matter protests following George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis, USA. Thanks to Jamie Jay and Genia Granville for production and design support, respectively. RELATED LINKS ANDY ON INSTAGRAM: @barnaldomort AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie SUPPORTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN AMERICA BLACK LIVES MATTER: WAYS YOU CAN HELP NAACP.ORG The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. BLACK LGBTQ+ ORGANISATIONS  AN EXTENSIVE LIST OF GROUNDBREAKING ORGANISATIONS  BAIL FUNDS (USA) LGBTQ FREEDOM FUND EMERGENCY RELEASE FUND COMMUNITY JUSTICE EXCHANGE - NATIONAL BAIL FUND PETITIONS FOR UK TO SUSPEND UK EXPORT OF TEAR GAS AND RUBBER BULLETS TO THE US PETITION TO TEACH BRITAIN'S COLONIAL PAST AS PART OF THE UK'S COMPULSORY CURRICULUM (HAVE TO BE A BRITISH CITIZEN TO SIGN) READING LIST HOW A BLACK TRANS WOMAN STARTED THE STONEWALL RIOTS, BOLSTERING LGBTQ+ RIGHTS NINA POP, VICTIM OF HATE CRIME (MURDERED ON MAY 6TH 2020)  TONY MCDADE, VICTIM OF POLICE BRUTALITY (MURDERED ON MAY 29TH 2020)

  4. 06/07/2020

    EP 10 - "I am an angry black woman", Lexy 2020

    Lexy talks to Vica about her experiences of being a black woman in America, the anger she feels after years of abuse towards her community, and the ways in which allies can use their privilege to help.  Warning: this episode contains strong language and depictions of violence, listener discretion is advised.  This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on June 4 - 10 days into the black lives matter protests following George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis, USA.  Thanks to Jamie Jay and Genia Granville for production and design support, respectively.  RELATED LINKS LEXY ON INSTAGRAM: @lexymaryg AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie SUPPORTING THE BLACK COMMUNITY IN AMERICA BLACK LIVES MATTER: WAYS YOU CAN HELP  NAACP.ORG The vision of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. PETITIONS FOR UK TO SUSPEND UK EXPORT OF TEAR GAS AND RUBBER BULLETS TO THE US JUSTICE FOR BREONNA TAYLOR GOFUNDME - BREONNA TAYLOR JUSTICE FOR GEORGE FLOYD READING LIST TULSA'S BLACK WALL STREET MASSACRE THE MASSACRE OF BLACK WALL STREET

    EP 10 - "I am an angry black woman", Lexy 2020

  5. 05/31/2020

    EP 9 - Coming to terms with Matt

    Vica talks with Matt, an algorithm engineer from Michigan, USA, about what it's like growing up in a very conservative Christian family as an LGBTQ+ person, as well as the highs and lows of being an empath.  This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on May 24 - two weeks since lockdown measures have eased, and in some cases completely lifted, throughout Europe, and in some states in America.  Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES? GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IN AMERICA MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS LGBTQ+ SUPPORT GROUPS STONEWALL THE TREVOR PROJECT MINDOUT - LGBTQ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (UK) THE PROUD TRUST - HOME OF LGBT+ YOUTH (UK) EMPATHY VS. COMPASSION COMPASSION BETTER THAN EMPATHY  VOLUNTEERING ALL HANDS AND HEARTS

  6. 05/24/2020

    EP 8 - Chasing satisfaction with Seb

    Vica talks with musician, writer and actor Sebastian de Souza about the future of the TV/film and live entertainment industry, as well as anxiety, and the never-ending chase for that thing that will finally leave us satisfied. Watch him now in BBC's "Normal People", Hulu's "The Great", and in The Medici series on Netflix. You'll find a link to his podcast "Stuck" in the description below. I have also included links to donate to various London Theatres, including Shakespeare's Globe, which announced that it won't survive 2020 without £5.7 million injection of cash.   This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on May 18 - two weeks since lockdown restrictions were relaxed throughout Europe.  Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind SEBASTIAN DE SOUZA ON INSTAGRAM: @sebastiandesouza The podcast "STUCK" by Sebastian de Souza JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES? GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES SUPPORT THEATRES LONDON THEATRES SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE THEATRE

  7. 05/17/2020

    EP 7 - Hard truths and light relief with Dr Jaya

    Vica talks with Dr Jaya, a junior doctor treating coronavirus patients at Imperial College Hospital in London, about managing the fear that comes with her job and providing her with some well earned distraction.  This episode features a Skype conversation recorded on May 12 - the week when lockdown is being eased across Europe, leaving UK citizens confused with the government's newest guidelines.  Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind DR JAYA ON INSTAGRAM: @JAYAA92 / @DRJAYA.ROYCHOUDHURY  JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES? GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES - DONATE TO NHS SKY ARTICLE TO SURVEY I MENTIONED

  8. 05/10/2020

    EP 6 - Missing Possibility with Carlos

    Vica talks with Carlos, the frontman of the band Low Island, about the role of art and technology in lockdown, missing possibility, and finding joy in daily runs.  This episode features a Zoom conversation recorded on May 6 - six weeks since the lockdown was announced in the UK.  Thanks to Jamie Jay for production support. RELATED LINKS AT HOME IN THE MIND ON INSTAGRAM: @at_home_in_the_mind LOW ISLAND ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @lowislandmusic LOW ISLAND WEBSITE JAMIE JAY ON INSTAGRAM: @jamiewhtjay GENIA GRANVILLE ON INSTAGRAM: @gen1ie MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES UK WHAT ARE HELPLINES AND LISTENING SERVICES? GLOBAL SUICIDE HOTLINE RESOURCES CHARITIES AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR THE ARTS A LIST OF CHARITIES FOR PERFORMERS/ARTISTS IN THE UK THE ACTORS FUND (USA)

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In series 1 I embarked on a string of conversations between people who were trying to get used to a new way of living in a world plagued by a violent pandemic. Series 2 will be a complete overhaul of the first installment. Still conversations about mental health, but focused on one specific theme. Watch this space.

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  • Creator
    Vica
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Vica
  • Show Website
    At Home, In The Mind