Reconnect

Reconnect
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Reconnect is the podcast for people who want to heal and grow from life's toughest times. The conversations I have with mental health professionals sound nothing like the ones I hear on podcasts. They're hopeful. They make sense. They tell you what the evidence actually says. So I created a podcast to share them. The aim is simple: help you become informed, find hope, and build your own mental health toolkit. New episode every other week. 🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudor 🔔 Subscribe for new conversations on mental health, healing and growth.

Episodes

  1. Aug 19

    How To Sleep When You're Depressed Or Anxious - Charlie Morley, Sleep Expert

    If you're depressed or anxious and you can't sleep, you've probably tried everything on the sleep hygiene list and found none of it worked. There's a reason for that, and it starts with the possibility that you might not have insomnia at all. Welcome to Reconnect, the podcast for people who want to heal and grow from life's tough times. I'm Joe Tudor, a mental health keynote speaker and the founder of Reconnect. In this episode, I'm joined by Charlie Morley, a best-selling author, sleep expert and lucid dreaming teacher. We chat about: why waking up in the middle of the night for a couple of hours might not be insomnia, why your head fills with the thoughts you've been avoiding the moment it hits the pillow, and the free practices that changed my sleep far more than anything else. 🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudor Charlie’s work we mention in the pod: Charlie's website and free practices: https://www.charliemorley.com Charlie's books, including Wake Up to Sleep and Dreams of Awakening: https://www.charliemorley.com/books The coherent breathing chime we mention: https://naturalsinger.com/breath-tones Charlie's interview with Matt Humphreys on lucid dreaming and depression: https://youtu.be/sRayPpaYE1E Wake Up to Sleep weekend workshop in London, by donation at Kagyu Samye Dzong: https://www.london.samye.org/courses For therapists and practitioners, Charlie's Lucid Dream Facilitator Training: https://www.charliemorley.com/lucid-dream-facilitator-training ⏱️ Timestamps: [00:00] – Introduction [01:01] – Why do so many people experiencing depression struggle to sleep? [02:20] – Why do you wake up in the middle of the night? [07:14] – Why do intrusive thoughts start as soon as your head hits the pillow? [13:09] – Why do you wake up anxious or depressed before the day has even started? [19:06] – Why sleep hygiene isn't enough when you're stressed or traumatised [28:16] – What is the parasympathetic drive and how does it help you sleep? [35:14] – What is a lucid dream and can it help with depression and anxiety? [40:30] – Is there real science behind lucid dreaming for trauma and PTSD? [46:06] – Can sleep books and sleep trackers make your sleep worse? [53:55] – What is Yoga Nidra and can NSDR help you rest? [56:11] – Can slow breathing help you sleep better? [01:03:42] – How do you know which sleep tool is right for you? 🌐 Website: https://reconnect.club | https://joetudor.com 📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetudor/ 🔔 Subscribe for new conversations every other week on mental health, healing and growth. Credits:Sound Engineering: Thom Critchley Production: James Scurry & Safely Held Spaces Original Jingle: Craig McMahon

  2. Aug 5

    Is Depression A Disease Or An Experience? Dr Gillian Bowden MBE, Clinical Psychologist

    If you've been told you have a chemical imbalance, you don't know what's actually causing your depression, or you just want a more hopeful way to think about it, this conversation might help.Welcome to Reconnect, the podcast for people who want to heal and grow from life's tough times. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr Gillian Bowden MBE, a former NHS Clinical Psychologist and lead author of the British Psychological Society's Understanding Depression report. We chat about: why the chemical changes are a symptom rather than the cause of depression, why childhood experiences, threat and loss so often lead us to feel depressed, and the importance of connection.This episode was recorded four years ago, soon after the release of the BPS report Understanding Depression. With a few more years of life experience behind us, both Gillian and I would frame and phrase some parts of this conversation differently today. I'm sharing it because it still offers helpful ways to think about why we become depressed.Understanding Depression report (BPS): https://explore.bps.org.uk/content/report-guideline/bpsrep.2020.rep133Hub of Hope (directory of UK mental health support): https://hubofhope.co.uk🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudor⏱️ Timestamps:[00:00] – Introduction[01:05] – What Do We Actually Know About What Causes Depression?[04:26] – Why Being Told You Have A Chemical Imbalance Can Take Away Your Hope[08:02] – Is There Any Evidence That A Chemical Imbalance Causes Depression?[11:37] – Why Calling Depression Mental Illness Gets In The Way[18:10] – Why Experiencing Depression Is Different From Having It[21:15] – Why The Thing That Seems To Trigger Depression Usually Isn't The Real Cause[26:58] – What 1,000 People Said Really Caused Their Depression[27:56] – Why Childhood Experiences Shape Our Mental Health So Much[29:29] – What Are The First Two Steps To Feeling Better?[30:15] – Where To Find Support If You Don't Know Where To Start[33:26] – Why Sleep Is One Of Nature's Antidepressants🌐 Website: https://reconnect.club | https://joetudor.com📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetudor/🔔 Subscribe for new conversations every other week on mental health, healing and growth.Credits:Sound Engineering: Thom CritchleyProduction: James Scurry & Safely Held SpacesOriginal Jingle: Craig McMahon

  3. Jul 22

    The Easiest Way to Find Mental Health Support

    If you've tried therapy or medication and it hasn't been enough, or you're stuck on a waiting list with no idea what to do next, you're not out of options. This episode is about the support that's already out there, and how to actually find it.Welcome to Reconnect, the podcast for people who want to heal and grow from life's tough times. In this episode, I'm joined by Jake Mills, founder of the national mental health charity Chasing the Stigma and creator of the Hub of Hope, the UK's largest directory of mental health support. We chat about: why therapy and medication are far from your only two options. why so many people have no idea where to turn when they're struggling, and what you can actually do while you're on a waitinglist.🌐 Hub of Hope: https://hubofhope.co.uk🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudor⏱️ Timestamps:[00:00] – Introduction[01:19] – What Actually Is The Hub Of Hope?[03:57] – Why Is It So Hard To Know What Help You Need?[05:44] – Why "Just Talk About It" Isn't Enough[07:35] – Why We Try To Deal With It On Our Own[11:58] – The Problem With Celebrities Sharing Their Struggles[17:54] – What To Do While You're Stuck On A Waiting List[21:47] – Why It's Not Just Therapy Or Medication[24:03] – Building A Toolkit That Actually Works For You[26:40] – Why Reaching Out Feels So Hard[35:03] – Looking Back On The Worst Of It[37:57] – The Life He Never Thought He'd Have🌐 Website: https://reconnect.club | https://joetudor.com📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetudor/🔔 Subscribe for new conversations every other week on mental health, healing and growth.Credits:Sound Engineering: Thom CritchleyProduction: James Scurry & Safely Held SpacesOriginal Jingle: Craig McMahon

  4. Jul 8

    There's No Evidence Depression Is A Chemical Imbalance - Professor Joanna Moncrieff

    If you've been told your depression is a chemical imbalance or a problem with your serotonin, what the science actually says might give you more hope than a diagnosis ever could.Welcome to Reconnect, the podcast for people who want to heal and grow from life's tough times. In this episode, I'm joined by Joanna Moncrieff, professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London, a consultant psychiatrist for the NHS, and lead author of the 2022 review into the serotonin theory of depression. We chat about: why the chemical imbalance story was never backed by the evidence, what the umbrella review actually found, and what might actually cause depression. Joanna's book- Chemically Imbalanced: https://amzn.eu/d/02YmXjoDJoanna's website: https://joannamoncrieff.wordpress.comSerotonin Umbrella Review (Nature): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0 Hub of Hope: https://hubofhope.co.uk/🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudor⏱️ Timestamps :[[00:00] Introduction[01:29] What Do We Actually Know About Serotonin?[03:43] Where Did The Chemical Imbalance Idea Come From?[09:58] What Did The Biggest Review Of The Evidence Find?[17:46] Is Depression Genetic?[19:16] How Did Experts Respond To The Findings?[26:58] Does Calling Depression An Illness Make It Worse?[29:04] What Happens When You're Told Your Brain Is Broken?[34:09] If It's Not A Chemical Imbalance, What Is Depression?[38:00] What Actually Causes Depression?[45:35] What Can You Do If You Feel Depressed Right Now?[50:41] What If This Message Feels Threatening?🌐 Website: https://reconnect.club | https://joetudor.com📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetudor/🔔 Subscribe for new conversations every other week on mental health, healing and growth.Credits:Sound Engineering: Thom CritchleyProduction: James Scurry & Safely Held SpacesOriginal Jingle: Craig McMahon

  5. Jun 24

    How To Find The Right Therapist

    If you're trying to find a therapist, wondering why your last one didn't help, or putting therapy off because you don't know where to start, this is for you.Welcome to Reconnect, the podcast for people who want to heal and grow from life's tough times. In this episode, I'm joined by Barry McInnes, a therapist with over 40 years of experience who has spent lots of his career managing and evaluating therapy services across the UK. We chat about: why the type of therapy matters less than people think, what actually makes therapy work, and how to find therapy on the NHS, through work, or privately.Barry's website: https://barrymcinnes.co.uk/ Hub of Hope (UK mental health support directory): https://hubofhope.co.ukNHS Talking Therapies finder: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-a-psychological-therapies-serviceBACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy): https://www.bacp.co.ukBPS (British Psychological Society): https://www.bps.org.ukUKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy): https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudor⏱️ Timestamps:[00:00] – Introduction[01:25] – Are There Really Hundreds Of Different Types Of Therapy?[02:22] – Breaking Down The Four Main Types Of Therapy[11:50] – Counsellor Or Psychotherapist: Does It Actually Matter?[13:21] – Does Therapy Actually Work?[16:24] – If Therapy Didn't Work, Was It The Therapy Or The Therapist?[19:42] – Why Choosing A Therapist Should Feel Like Buying Shoes[22:19] – How To Get Free Therapy In The UK[28:44] – How To Get The Most From Limited Therapy Sessions[33:56] – Why Is Private Therapy So Expensive?[41:56] – How To Find A Good Private Therapist[44:34] – How Long Does Therapy Usually Take?🌐 Website: https://reconnect.club | https://joetudor.com📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetudor/🔔 Subscribe for new conversations every other week on mental health, healing and growth.Credits:Sound Engineering: Thom CritchleyProduction: James Scurry & Safely Held SpacesOriginal Jingle: Craig McMahon

  6. Jun 10

    What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking Antidepressants

    If your antidepressants are making you feel worse, or like you can't feel anything at all, you're not the only one. In this episode we talk about the side effects you probably weren't told about, the truth about the chemical imbalance theory, and how to make an informed decision about your medication. Welcome to Reconnect, the podcast for people who want to heal and grow from life's tough times. In this episode, I'm joined by Beverly Thomson, a writer, researcher, and speaker who has spent 12 years studying psychiatric medication and is the author of Antidepressed, which has sold thousands of copies globally. Antidepressed by Beverly Thomson: https://amzn.eu/d/02dsX7L9🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudorIf your antidepressants are making you feel worse, or like you can't feel anything at all, you're not the only one. In this episode we talk about the side effects you probably weren't told about, the truth about the chemical imbalance theory, and how to make an informed decision about your medication.Welcome to Reconnect, the podcast for people who want to heal and grow from life's tough times. In this episode, I'm joined by Beverly Thomson, a writer, researcher, and speaker who has spent 12 years studying psychiatric medication and is the author of Antidepressed, which has sold thousands of copies globally.Antidepressed by Beverly Thomson: https://amzn.eu/d/02dsX7L9🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudor⏱️ Timestamps:[00:00] – Introduction[01:35] – Would Someone Who Has Researched Antidepressants For 12 Years Actually Take One?[02:40] – Why Do Antidepressants Work For Some People And Not Others?[03:33] – Is The Chemical Imbalance Theory Actually True?[06:54] – If Nobody Can Prove You Have An Imbalance, Can They Prove The Drug Fixed It?[09:47] – Should Your Doctor Wait Before Prescribing Antidepressants?[13:15] – How Common Is Emotional Numbing On Antidepressants?[17:06] – Can Antidepressants Increase The Risk Of Suicidal Thoughts?[20:28] – What Is Akathisia And Why Has Nobody Told You About It?[25:50] – Why Is It Dangerous To Stop Taking Antidepressants Without Support?[31:29] – What Are The Long-Term Effects Of Antidepressants?[35:25] – If You're Currently Taking Antidepressants And Questioning Them, What Should You Do? 🌐 Website: https://reconnect.club | https://joetudor.com📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetudor/🔔 Subscribe for new conversations every other week on mental health, healing and growth.Credits:Sound Engineering: Thom CritchleyOriginal Jingle: Craig McMahon

  7. Jun 5

    How To Feel Less Alone When You're Struggling

    If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or just feeling stuck, a peer support group might be one of the most helpful things you haven't tried. Welcome to Reconnect, the podcast for people who want to heal and grow from life's tough times. In this episode, I'm joined by Rosa Trelfa, a counsellor, group facilitator, and former director of the national charity PeerTalk. We chat about: what actually happens inside a mental health support group, why it can be easier to open up to strangers than to family and friends, and how being heard by other people who get it can help you feel less alone. PeerTalk: https://peertalk.org.uk Hub of Hope (directory of UK mental health support): https://hubofhope.co.uk 🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudor ⏱️ Timestamps: [01:14] – Why Do So Many People Feel Lonely Even When They're Surrounded By People? [04:57] – Why It's Hard To Open Up To Family And Friends [07:25] – When Someone Goes First, Others Follow [10:56] – What Does "Holding Space" Actually Mean? [16:20] – Why We Try To Fix People Instead Of Sitting With Them [19:59] – Is A Support Group Just People Crying In A Room? [23:02] – Who Are Support Groups Actually For? [25:16] – Where Does Peer Support Fit Alongside Therapy And Antidepressants? [37:37] – What Helps People Heal Inside The Group? [41:42] – Why Being Told You're Ill Can Keep You Stuck [59:35] – The One Skill From Support Groups You Can Use Anywhere 🌐 Website: https://reconnect.club | https://joetudor.com/ 📲 LinkedIn: [/joetudor] 🔔 Subscribe for new conversations every other week on mental health, healing and growth. Credits: Sound Engineering: Thom Critchley Production: James Scurry & Safely Held Spaces Original Jingle: Craig McMahon

  8. May 13

    How To Stop Fighting Your Own Mind | Ex-England Rugby Player

    Luke Doherty is a meditation coach, founder of Mindful Peak Performance, and former elite athlete who played rugby for England.In this episode, we chat about: what meditation actually is and how it differs from mindfulness, why getting into your body is the key to switching off a busy mind, how using meditation as a productivity hack leads to burnout, what two years of chronic back pain taught Luke about the relationship between thought and pain, and why connecting mind and body is the most powerful way to grow.Access Luke’s Meditations: https://on.soundcloud.com/45rPS86JzF4FGqD7yl Mindful Peak Performance: https://www.mindfulpeakperformance.com 🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudor ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:57 – From Elite Rugby Player to Meditation Teacher 03:00 – What Is Mindfulness vs Meditation? 07:00 – Why Meditating Around Exercise Is the Most Powerful Entry Point 12:00 – The Productivity Trap 17:00 – What Chronic Back Pain Taught Luke About Thought and Pain 22:00 – Using Physical Movement to Help People Access Their Emotions 29:00 – Connecting Mind and Body 36:00 – How to Build a Practice That Actually Sticks 43:00 – The Performance Benefits 🌐 Website: https://reconnect.club | https://joetudor.com/ 📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetudor/ 🔔 Subscribe for new conversations every other week on mental health, healing and growth. Credits: Sound Engineering: Thom Critchley Production: James Scurry & Safely Held Spaces Original Jingle: Craig McMahon

  9. Apr 27

    Why Your Brain Isn't Broken | Clinical Psychologist

    What if your depression isn't a sign that something is broken, but a survival strategy to help you cope with pain? Anders Sorensen is a Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Psychiatry and the author of the book Crossing Zero. In this episode, we chat about: why your symptoms might be emotion regulation strategies, what your depression and anxiety might be trying to signal, why you don't need to understand your entire past to begin healing, and how to start decoding your emotions rather than numbing them. 📖 Crossing Zero by Anders Sorensen — Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0bTMw4K4 🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudor ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:22 – What Are Mental Health Struggles? 02:59 – Is Depression a Survival Strategy? 05:20 – Why Do We Overthink, Overwork or Stay in Bed? 08:35 – Why Short-Term Coping Strategies Cause Burnout 09:09 – What Are Your Depression and Anxiety Trying to Tell You? 13:00 – How to Decode Your Emotions Without Therapy 28:30 – Where Does Shame and Feeling Worthless Come From? 34:59 – Do You Need to Understand Your Past to Heal? 36:56 – Are Antidepressants Just Another Coping Strategy? 47:54 – Anders' Book: Crossing Zero 🌐 Website: https://reconnect.club | https://joetudor.com/ 📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetudor/ 🔔 Subscribe for new conversations every other week on mental health, healing and growth.

    Why Your Brain Isn't Broken | Clinical Psychologist

  10. Apr 27

    What Your Depression Is Trying to Tell You | Psychotherapist

    What if the solution to your pain is in the pain you've been trying to avoid? James Scurry is a psychotherapist, journalist, and co-founder of the charity Safely Held Spaces. In this episode, we chat about: why depression and anxiety might actually be pointing you somewhere important, how to find hope when you're struggling, why seeing a therapist isn't the only way to heal, and how agreeing to feel the pain is the first step to moving through it. 🌐 Safely Held Spaces: https://www.safelyheldspaces.org/ 🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudor ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:57 – Why Would Anyone Do This Work? 03:02 – James' Personal Battle With Anxiety 07:36 – What Actually Causes Depression? 17:00 – What If You're Not Actually Sick? 48:49 – Can You Heal Without Therapy? 53:42 – Why Resisting Pain Makes It Worse 54:21 – How to Stop Running From Your Emotions 55:29 – Building Your Own Mental Health Toolkit 59:08 – What Would You Tell Your Younger Self? 🌐 Website: https://reconnect.club | https://joetudor.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetudor/ 🔔 Subscribe for new conversations every other week on mental health, healing and growth.

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Reconnect is the podcast for people who want to heal and grow from life's toughest times. The conversations I have with mental health professionals sound nothing like the ones I hear on podcasts. They're hopeful. They make sense. They tell you what the evidence actually says. So I created a podcast to share them. The aim is simple: help you become informed, find hope, and build your own mental health toolkit. New episode every other week. 🙏 Donate to help us make more episodes: https://ko-fi.com/joetudor 🔔 Subscribe for new conversations on mental health, healing and growth.

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    Reconnect
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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