Healthy Distraction

John MacDonald

5.0 (3)
Self-Improvement

A fun light hearted podcast reflecting on people’s experiences when struggling to cope with mental health problems. The podcast will touch on sensitive issues but also tackle problems head on with experts advice to conclude to you the listener on how to cope and distract your minds away from problems to better yourselves in life.

08/07/2021

Speak Up , Never Give Up

Healthy Distraction Podcast is back for Season 2 Episode 3 , where we speak with 3 girls that host John has met through his times whilst participating with the Max Kolbe group. We are hoping that you enjoy this episode. The girls speak open and honestly about similar trends that the podcast has voiced before about social media but one our brave young guests speaks to openly about her anxiety and mental torture from having endured an abusive relationship in the past. We hope you enjoy share and comment if you enjoy the episode. HD
07/04/2021

No Rule Book To Parenting

There is no rule book to parenting and this episode clearly voices that message over and over again. We didn’t want to solely focus on post natal depression but to hear of the challenges in motherhood from first hand experiences, from two contrasting stories from two young mothers from our own community. Listen , Share , Comment
03/01/2021

I’m Here For You Always

Mental Health is challenging not for just those who are experiencing it but also those who are there to help and aid you through your time of desperate need and attention. The love of your life and partner in crime sometimes may feel so helpless and feel so unhelpful. Not knowing where to turn or where to seek help to make the problems you suffer all better. Dionne the guest of our show was recently involved in all of the above emotions as her boyfriend Chalmers seeked help for endless and ongoing depression that he was trying to battle on his own. Dionne shares her incredible experience with Allen and the Healthy Distraction Podcast to inspire other partners , family members and friends of what to do when a loved one is in dire need of help. All of the above media is edited and composed by MediaSyncUk if you are to have anything musical or any videography work composed or edited get in touch with the team and they will be more than happy to help you and your future projects!
02/15/2021

Modern Love & Expectations

Catherine and Guest Maria Speak about modern day expectations ,social media , lockdown , loneliness, living on your own , dating , few hilarious Tinder stories and we hear of their coping mechanisms and what services they use when struggling! This is 100% the best Podcast we have produced so far! You will love it!
12/31/2020

New Year ... New Me

2021 it’s here!!! And We are back! We are here to promote conversation surrounding mental health and positive attitude. We look back with our new co-hosts about 2020 and look forward to what we personally have going on in 2021! Have a listen to this short episode and tell us what you think of our brand new soundtrack which has been created by @mediasyncuk please go follow them and check out their work! 2021 We Have More Content and More Guests ..... Let’s Smash It!!
10/24/2020

Just One More Spin ( Gambling Addiction)

In the UK its estimated that over 430,000 people are suffering from compulsive gambling addictions. Picking up your phone or tablet is easier than a walk to the bookies. As much as it can be applauded that gambling shops are working hard to reduce statistics of their industry ruining people’s lives, its also acknowledged in this episode more can be done. Darren was very brave to accept my invitation to come on the Healthy Distraction podcast and discuss what used to be his habits but also sharing his coping mechanisms and how he escaped such a bad addiction. It’s a very secretive addiction and I hope all that listen to the episode understand this. Healthy Distraction ❤️
10/17/2020

Coming Out Sober

Episode 4 Sober October for some people may be the start of someone’s journey or continuation of stopping themselves from touching alcohol. This episode will focus on a a 1 to 1 chat I had with the creator of a page called Sober Buzz Scotland , Life Coach and most importantly recovered alcoholic Kirsty from Edinburgh. Discussing about her realisation of when she recognised she had a problem with alcohol, what she did to distract her mind and what professional help she accessed when going through some tough times. This podcast was the first 1 to 1 I conducted, with Kirsty’s humour and bubbly personality it brought that sense of seriousness to a conversation without it being all doom and gloom. This was a fun podcast it record. I can’t thank Kirsty enough and I will take her page on Instagram and Facebook. You don’t have to drink alcohol before 12 in the day to be labelled an alcoholic. Whether it’s you , a parent , a friend , or someone you know of , this useful conversations discusses a serious of great techniques and tools someone can use if their having a bad day. COMING OUT SOBER Instagram Healthy Distraction - @skyrosecoaching - @soberbuzzscotland
08/29/2020

What Have I Got To Lose (CBT )

This is episode number 3 of the Healthy Distraction Podcast. It’s fun time for the podcast with such success so far. This episode will see us discuss the very successful therapy CBT. The podcast sees our very own local girl Catherine Quinn express her battles in life but why CBT was so important for her. We also have 2 very experienced professionals who will be on the show speaking what CBT is about and I can’t wait for you all to hear their views and opinions. It is important to remember though that if anyone is struggling mentally to reach out the appropriate people , whether that be your doctor or NHS 24.
08/02/2020

Lockdown Chats

Episode 2 for Healthy Distraction / Lockdown Chats The amazing courage from both guests to openly admit that they have faced during lockdown. This Episode will focus on - Personal Barriers Guests Faced ( Grief , Bereavement, separation from family) - Routine - Mental Health ( Loneliness , Domestic Abuse , Anxiety, Depression, Financial Pressures. - Molly our guest lists a variety of resources and tools and this was very informative. - Coping Mechanisms / Healthy Distraction that can help you! ( Counselling Services) - We talk about how we were so grateful for zoom and Netflix. Andrew Grimshaw & Molly were incredible Andrew admitting that men do cry and Mollys experience of working as Mental Health Occupational Therapist, her knowledge and information is brilliant!
07/14/2020

Pain in the Brain

Pain in the Brain - This is first episode of many that will talk about Mental Health and Lifestyle - This Episode touched on topics and stigmas that still surround difficulties of people discussing how they feel. - Guests on the show will not be documented here but will be verbally introduced on the show. - Facebook & Instagram Healthy Distraction - This podcast is about bringing people together to chat and have a fun light hearted conversation about certain topics. The outcome in every podcast will be to discover people’s distractions in life when going through a tough time mentally. It gives the listener an insight into ideas and resources that might make a more positive and better person. Host - John Martin ( Scotland )

10 Episodes

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3 Ratings

A fun light hearted podcast reflecting on people’s experiences when struggling to cope with mental health problems. The podcast will touch on sensitive issues but also tackle problems head on with experts advice to conclude to you the listener on how to cope and distract your minds away from problems to better yourselves in life.

Creator

John MacDonald
Years Active

2020 - 2021
Episodes

10
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Copyright John MacDonald
Show Website

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