Unhappy, Not Ill

Vanessa and Este
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Join Vanessa and Este as they talk through Vanessa's 47-year long journey with mental illness, the good, the bad, and ultimately, finding her freedom.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Unhappy, Not Ill Trailer

    Welcome to Unhappy, Not Ill a podcast hosted by Vanessa and Este. They are on a mission to help mental health survivors become the architects of their best life, as they talk through Vanessa's 47-year long journey with mental illness, the good, the bad, and ultimately, finding her freedom. To get in touch please follow us on instagram at @unhappynotill Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

    3 min

  2. EPISODE 1

    Chapter 1: Unhappy, Not Ill

    Welcome to the first episode of Unhappy, not Ill - a podcast about mental illness hosted by Vanessa and Este.  Vanessa has a story to share.  A story about her life journey battling clinical depression.  Este, her wife, joins her to co-host this podcast, as she has helped Vanessa open up and conquer her depression during their relationship.  Este encouraged Vanessa to share her story.  They want to inspire people with similar conditions, to be the architects of their best lives. They do this by talking through Vanessa’s experience and discussing the tips from her journey.  To get in touch please follow us on instagram at @unhappynotill Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

    26 min

  3. EPISODE 2

    Chapter 2: Growing Up

    Picture perfect upbringings surely means you shouldnt suffer with depression? Vanessa busts that myth for you in this episode. As she takes you through her adolesence, you really get to understand the foundations of Vanessa's journey. Action: Take 10 minutes and ask yourself - what signs is your body giving you today that you could learn from? To get in touch please follow us on instagram at @unhappynotill Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

    30 min

  4. EPISODE 3

    Chapter 3: Leaving Home

    Leaving the comfort of home can be challenging for everyone, but even more so when suffering from depression. Vanessa takes you through the next stage in her life as she ventures out into the world to go travelling, work part-time, and to university. Action: When facing a new decision, ask youself the question "is this somthing that I want to do?" To get in touch please follow us on instagram at @unhappynotill Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

    29 min

  5. EPISODE 4

    Chapter 4: Career

    After finishing University, Vanessa starts her career in Law, the career she's always wanted. But is it all she expected it to be? How does she cope as the pressure of work begins to pile up and depression sets in? Action: What you are using to avoid and hide elements of your life from yourself? To get in touch please follow us on instagram at @unhappynotill Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

    28 min

  6. EPISODE 5

    Chapter 5: Mental Illness

    In this emotionally heavy episode, Vanessa talks us through her experience of mental illness, her multiple diagnoses, hospitalisation and treatment. Vanessa also talks about her early signs of depression, and the difference between a mental health issue and mental illness. Action: What signs does your body give you, and what in your environment is causing them? To get in touch please follow us on instagram at @unhappynotill Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

    34 min

  7. EPISODE 6

    Chapter 6: Medication

    Being unhappy is not situational, it runs much deeper. Vanessa was first prescribed "happy pills" in her late teens, and continued to take medication for her depression until the age of 46. In this episode Vanessa talks through the different medication and treatments she's had for her depression and the effect it had on her.  If you don't feel, you won't deal. If you don't deal, you won't heal. To get in touch please follow us on instagram at @unhappynotill Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. Consult you doctor for any advice regarding medication or treatments for depression. Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

    29 min

  8. EPISODE 7

    Chapter 7: Relationships

    It's hard not to feel alone when you're depressed. Relationships play an important role in maintaining our mental health, but not all relationships are good for us. In this episode Vanessa talks about the different relationships she's had in her life, and how they supported her, or affected her. Action: Ask yourself "what do I need right now?" and form a strong routine.  To get in touch please follow us on instagram at @unhappynotill Produced by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

    32 min
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Join Vanessa and Este as they talk through Vanessa's 47-year long journey with mental illness, the good, the bad, and ultimately, finding her freedom.

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    Vanessa and Este
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    14
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