A new Podcast shining a light on mental health.
A psychiatrist and a management consultant walk into a bar. This should be the start of the lamest joke ever but, it turns out to be origins of Why The Long Face? - a new Podcast where we hope to shine a light on our wonderful but all-too-frail human spirit. There are many threats to our mental wellbeing – biological, psychological and social – and we, informed by the latest science, shared experience and the contributions of guests and listeners, are going to kick their arses and save humanity…maybe.
In the first season, two old friends, Paul and Oliver, will be exploring some of the theories behind the causes of depression and will touch on topics that could help people who are suffering. This might well happen over the course of a drink or two.
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A new Podcast shining a light on mental health.
A psychiatrist and a management consultant walk into a bar. This should be the start of the lamest joke ever but, it turns out to be origins of Why The Long Face? - a new Podcast where we hope to shine a light on our wonderful but all-too-frail human spirit. There are many threats to our mental wellbeing – biological, psychological and social – and we, informed by the latest science, shared experience and the contributions of guests and listeners, are going to kick their arses and save humanity…maybe.
In the first season, two old friends, Paul and Oliver, will be exploring some of the theories behind the causes of depression and will touch on topics that could help people who are suffering. This might well happen over the course of a drink or two.
Extra bonus episode! It's three months down the line and Ash has being doing a lot of reflection on the impact his struggles have had on those closest to him, particularly Justine, his wife. Ash is starting to see the positive things he can take from this experience, but at the same time realising how a bipolar episode is hard, both for the sufferer and their immediate circle.
In this final episode Ash is looking back with Pete on the previous weeks of struggle, and trying to make sense of it all. Ash reflects with us on his changing attitude to work, family and financial security and we present some of the findings from this fascinating series. To play us out, Superstar DJ Doc K introduces some of the wonderful music Ash created at the height of his high. Enjoy! x
There are quite a few audios with Ash and Pete to absorb during this period, as Ash starts to come through this difficult time and realise the effect his struggles have on those around him. This is a period of intense self reflection for Ash and he is sometimes very hard on himself but always attempts to be balanced yet optimistic.
Some bits in this episode are hard to listen to as Ash struggles with an overwhelming down period. However, there are periods of light as he is able to carry on with daily tasks, although at a slower pace, whilst the love he has for his son and wife sustains him as he slowly returns to normality
We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording talks about how Ash became incredibly creative and energetic during the high
We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording talks about some of the triggers which took their toll on Ash.
We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording introduces more pressure on Ash with deadlines looming and a million things on his plate...
We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording sees little anxieties creeping in to Ash's everyday thinking...
We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording set the scene with Ash in a decent place, but questioning what will be the next step in his life...
We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This will be dissected by the good doctor Paul and the lumbering oaf Oliver! Fresh eps dropping in quick succession!
In the Ep we talk to Tim Payne, a Partner within KPMG's People Consulting Practice, about the negative psychological effects of being furloughed and what employers and those affected can do to help reduce them. We also go into "Zoom Fatigue" and other issues facing the thousands of us currently forced into full time home working.
In this episode we welcome Dr Lee David into our lock-down virtual studio. Lee is a GP, mental health specialist and mother two, who has invented an ingenious method called "10 minute CBT" to help use the essence of CBT to help young people with their struggles with mental health. She has found this particularly helpful during the pandemic and uses it to train fellow professionals.
In this Ep, we are more than thrilled to welcome Imogen Wall, a mental heath expert and first responder with many experiences of major crisis situations all over the world. Over 66 minutes (our longest ever!) we only really manage to scratch the surface of her knowledge, but are still able to learn much to help us cope with our current situation.
In this very special ep, we have the pleasure of welcoming Mark Bradley to the mic. Mark has helped people all over the world who have suffered from acute stress reactions to highly traumatic events including the Boxing Day Tsunami and the war in Afghanistan. Paul and Oliver talk to him at length about how his experience can give valuable insight into how we can cope with the current crisis and come out stronger on the other side
Well, it looks as though this isolation thing isn't going away any time soon, so Dr K has come up with a "Survival Kit" which the boys will talk through to help you through the worry, boredom and confusion which is weighing some of us down. There is good news amongst the advice as we get through this together and use the time to discover interesting things about ourselves and develop new skills.
We start Season 3 in a way we did not expect to, with our take on the Covid-19 crisis, with particular reference to how it might effect our mental heath and that of our friends in the caring professions. We have tips for coping with anxiety and casual musings on how this strange and unique time might change us as individuals and as a collective.
In the last episode of this season we talk about exercise, its positive effect on mood and how benefits can be long lasting to help ease or even prevent anxiety and depression. We explore questions such as "what are endorphins?" and "what is the 'runners' high'?" and "do I really have to go to a gym?"
Does the way you were treated as a child in terms of intimacy with your primary care giver effect your close relationships in late life? There is a large amount of evidence suggesting it certainly does, and in this Ep we uncover the different types of adult "attachment style" and whether some can be problematic.
"On the spectrum" is a phrase often heard, but also often misunderstood. What spectrum are we talking about? Is it an official medical term? Is it the same as Aspergers? And what is a savant? etc. etc. All these questions and many many more are explored in our latest Ep.
We all like a nice weekend in the country don't we? But is there something in our biology which makes the restorative power of nature a real thing. In this episode, we explore how immersing ourselves in the natural world and trying to live in environments more reflective of nature, can have a significant positive impact on our mental health. We think so!
A new Podcast shining a light on mental health.
A psychiatrist and a management consultant walk into a bar. This should be the start of the lamest joke ever but, it turns out to be origins of Why The Long Face? - a new Podcast where we hope to shine a light on our wonderful but all-too-frail human spirit. There are many threats to our mental wellbeing – biological, psychological and social – and we, informed by the latest science, shared experience and the contributions of guests and listeners, are going to kick their arses and save humanity…maybe.
In the first season, two old friends, Paul and Oliver, will be exploring some of the theories behind the causes of depression and will touch on topics that could help people who are suffering. This might well happen over the course of a drink or two.
