The Totally Human Podcast Andy Cast and Jo Nicholson

It's June, which means it's Pride month, so it seemed only right for us to have an LGBT+ themed episode.  Jo asks Andy about what it was like for him to come out as gay, talks about the effect it had on his mental health and explores all the reasons he rebelled against it for such a long time. He shares his story of how he was married to a woman, and even after that relationship broke down, he had several more straight relationships trying to be "normal".  There's also a discussion about the challenges faced when coming out in the workplace, and how employers need to play a supporting role to enable their LGBT+ employees to bring their whole selves to work by creating a supportive working environment.

Useful resources for listeners

Stonewall 


Campaigning as part of a global movement since 1989, Stonewall has helped create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people across communities in the UK.         
Support for Employers - How to create Inclusive Workplaces    
Information and Resources to support individuals with every aspect of LGBT+ life 

LGBT Health


NHS LGBTQ Mental Health support
Mind.Org LGBTIQ+ mental health
LGBT Health and Wellbeing

LGBT Talking Therapy Services 


LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy (Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy)
OddSocks LGBT+ Coaching

Other Advice and Support Organisations


Healthy Place - where to find LGBT Help and Support Groups
LGBTQ Chat Room - online support
BeLong Coming Out - A guide for parents on how to support your LGBT child
Advice and Support for LGBT people - GOV.UK

In this extra-long episode of The Totally Human Podcast Andy and Jo chat about some of the different types of anxiety disorders that have personally affected them in their lives and the challenges this has created for them to overcome. They also discuss their own observations as to why these disorders have been so prevalent for them and share ways to manage them and signpost some of the places you can go to seek professional help.  To learn more about the podcast and for more information about anxiety disorders, and all the other topics Jo and Andy discuss in the series, please visit www.totallyhumanpodcast.com and follow us on our social media channels.

If you think you might be experiencing anxiety or any other mental health disorder, please talk to your GP or another medical professional to get support and, if necessary, a diagnosis and a treatment plan.  There are many resources and useful information available online which will help you better understand how to manage and create positive mental health for yourself, your friends and your family.  A good place to start is www.mind.org but if you want more details just type Anxiety Disorders into any search engine.  

Andy and Jo from ProAction HR chat about how Imposter Syndrome makes us feel like a fraud, the effect it's had on their own experiences and offer some insights on how to manage it. For more info about the podcast, go to www.totallyhumanpodcast.com. For information about ProAction HR please visit www.proaction-hr.co.uk.

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