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You may have had a favourite teddy, blanket or toy as a child that helped you feel secure and safe.

These are not just toys, we create relationships with them that are meaningful to us and give us a feeling of calm. We may think that these comfort teddy's are only needed when we are children, but that is not the case.

In this episode, I talk to 24 year old Sid Batty, who has struggled with his mental health. Sid was a semi professional footballer whose career was cut short due to injury. He was diagnosed with OCD, Depression and Social Anxiety when he was 19.

Sid has a cuddly toy called QUACK the duck, who became his comfort teddy. I talk to Sid about the story of his mental health and how QUACK became a part of his life and recovery.

As ever, this podcast is all about hope and Sid's story is full of hope about how he manages his mental health with the help of QUACK.

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.

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What is the relationship between your gut and brain?
How do the gut and brain impact each other?
What does this relationship have to do with your mental health?

In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the the gut / brain relationship and how this important connection impacts your mental health.

In this episode I'm joined by Dr Miguel Mateas. He is a neuroscientist, applied microbiologist, and nutrition practitioner with a multifaceted career spanning over two decades. As a researcher, clinician, author, and advocate, he has developed a unique expertise in neurodivergence, mental health, and the intricate world of the gut microbiome.

This comprehensive skill set has guided him through a remarkable journey across the diverse landscapes of science, biotechnology, and human experience.

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.

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Mental health researchers are very interested in the concept of RESILIENCE, why do some people seem have to more of this than others?

Why do some people seem to go through awful experiences in life and cope differently to another person?

Can you learn resilience and if so, how would that work?

In this episode I talk to James Elliott, a psychotherapist, resilience coach, ex British airborne forces, multiple world record holder, father, and author, with an MSc in War + Psychiatry.

James runs training and support for vulnerable veterans, and as a psychotherapist, works with veterans, prison leavers, and other vulnerable groups to help them cope with their challenges and find their way in life.

He has written a bestselling book - "Think Yourself Resilient.”

As ever, this podcast is about hope and James provides hope about how you too can beomce more resilent in your life.

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.