Trigger warning: Please note this episode contains content about suicide. 

Teachers are instrumental in our society. Not only do they educate our children, they help to shape dreams and build confidence. However, it’s no secret that teaching is quite possibly one of the hardest jobs out there. 

This week we’re speaking to Ellie Frith. Ellie is a teacher and the founder and host of the Chewy Head podcast, a mental health psychology podcast based on her own mental health journey. 

Ellie found herself hospitalised after a breakdown caused by the results her pupils received. This breakdown had a severe impact on her self-worth and ultimately caused suicidal feelings. 

In this truly honest and eye-opening conversation, we focus on the importance of self-worth, taking care of yourself and how to achieve a more fulfilling life. 

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