Matt Holman Talks Mental Health

23/06/2024

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30/05/2024

Today I am so excited to introduce the Amazing Human Georgina Colman to the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast.

In this episode Georgina talks about her personal journey with Multiple sclerosis (MS), and how through her learning and attitude to try anything to help live a more comfortable life, she has recognised one of the key challenges to those living with disabilities is financial.

Georgina has now created a business (website coming soon) Purpl Discounts - the mission is to fight for the disabled community, by bringing the best discount offers to help offset the hidden costs that come from living with a disability.
You can follow the journey on the website: https://www.purpldiscounts.com

💜 Watch our episode here: https://youtu.be/vH_ZEDKM1Q4?si=2xit98OEDFcgpD8l - or listen on Spotify.

In this episode I had the pleasure to chat with Georgina about being diagnosed and living with MS (Multiple Sclerosis), and how through her journey she is cr...

13/05/2024

Today is the first day of Mental Health Awareness Day 2024... are you ready?

To launch my many varied and exciting activities for this week, I am so excited to launch an amazing conversation that I recorded with my friend Mesi Balog for her Confidence Code Podcast.

The theme of the podcast is all about mental health and how we can build our own confidence. As always I am open about my personal experiences and try to share my perspectives in the hope of helping others.

'Get up or Give up' is a choice that we all have. It links in well with the theme for this years MHAW being Movement.

Please do give this a listen and follow Mesi and her journey (she is really making workplace wellbeing happen).

EPISODE 2: Get up or Give up!? The Magic In Mental Health.✨GUEST: Matt Holman, Founder of SimpilaIn today’s episode we are discussing all things Mental Healt...

09/05/2024

Today I am sharing the first episode in a special series of the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast talking about change with the Amazing Human, and my fellow Samaritan colleague Dani Rose.

This series is being hosted to talk about the topic of change. Recognising and understanding how through life we go through many changes. It is all in the name of research and support to writing about the topic for my book.

Dani has an amazing story and talks about her journey through many changes, the support of her mum and where she is right now in her life journey. Running is a big part of her journey and you can find her

You can watch the episode on the YouTube Channel (feel free to subscribe 🔔)

If you would like to record an episode of the podcast talking about change in your life please drop me a line. ✉️

In this episode I had the pleasure to chat with Dani about the many changes that she has experienced through her life.In her journey she has changed career 3...

06/03/2024

Can you spare me just the time it takes to boil a kettle to help with some feedback and research on my project 'Understanding the impact of Change'?

Thank you to all those who have completed this short questionnaire and for the insights that you have provided. It is great to see (as expected) so many different perspectives on the topic.

Aligned also to this it is great that a number of people have already reached out to me to join me to record episodes of the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast for a special series on the topic of change.

Whatever you can do to help me on this journey is gratefully appreciated. Even a like, comment, tag or share will help. Kindness is a choice, and small acts leave big impressions. ❤️

“There is nothing permanent except change.” -Heraclitus

Thank you for your support and help to complete this questionnaire - we are gathering information from amazing humans that help to provide feedback that will be used in a book that I am currently writing on the topic of change. We may use extracts of your feedback in the book with your permission. T...

26/01/2024

Do you use TikTok for personal pleasure and consumption? Have you ever come across the content of the Amazing Human Javeno Mclean? Last night I had the pleasure to sit and chat with Javeno for my Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast. 💚

If you have never heard of Javeno, please take a listen to his inspiring and energising story. He has created his company C7 to provide fitness for everyone. He works with people of all disabilities, life limiting illnesses and those who are towards the end of their live. His love, compassion and empathy is contagious.

I give his videos a warning as they may make your eyes water with tears of love (and also laugh a lot). 🧡 - (turn the sound down for the singing 🎶 😎!)

If you would like to follow Javeno's TikTok account you can follow him:
javeno7

In this energising and inspiring conversation I had the pleasure to sit down and record this episode with the Amazing Human Javeno. We discussed how his pass...

30/12/2023

I have decided to write a book... It is a work in progress but will link the years of 2020ME (2023), 2020MORE (2024) and be completed for 2025(0) as a celebration of turning 50 in 2025.

I have been working hard over the past year on myself, taking notice of changes, focusing on my physical and mental health, and quite frankly its been a very challenging year.

On reflection of 2023 I have began to realise my concerns are now focusing on my age, the fear or turning 49 in March, and then the 12 month countdown to 31st March 2025.. and the BIG 50. I realise I am not the only one who will be feeling this way...

So I want to create something to help others (after all that's what I do right)... a book to help those who are going through significant changes in their lives, recognising the challenges and also speaking frankly and honestly about the journey. This is the book I am destined to write...

All I need for the moment is support... if you are experiencing a similar journey and would like to participate get in touch. If you know a publisher who might like to be involved I would love to chat.

To me a book is the next chapter in the work that I do to bring light to the realty of life, good and bad, easy and challenging. My company Simpila Mental Health is helping to improve literacy around wellbeing, my Matt Holman Talks Mental Healthh Podcast is bringing closer conversations of mental health and life challenges.

Thank you in advance for your support. I hope this will help more people who will be going through their life journey wondering 'what is this all about?' 💚

20/10/2023

I saved my Friday post for a very special episode of the 🎤 Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast with the Amazing Human Mark Cuschieri.

Mark and I have know each other for a number of years through our mutual love and connection to the world of business travel. In this episode Mark talks about an event that happened in his early 40's and the impact this left, igniting his passion for life and ultimately helping others on his journey.

Mark is the Volunteer Chair of Global Business Travel Association - GBTA and we also discussed his plans for helping the industry to attract and retain talent, and truly engage the globe for a more positive future. 💚

You can watch our chat here: https://youtu.be/olqdsnPadWU

18/10/2023

Pause, Play and Connect... In the latest episode of the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast I had the absolute pleasure to sit down and chat with the Amazing Human Debi. John.

Debi talks about her career in education and how through her experiences of helping others she has committed herself to improve mental health, wellbeing and relationships through play.

This episode is a great listen for any parents out there who are struggling with their own children. I know that I certainly took away a number of things from this episode.

Apologies as we lost connection in the middle for a minute (and I did some padding) before Debi rejoined (I think she was playing with my anxiety).

You can watch/listen to our conversation here: https://youtu.be/EfNj9hQAYss?si=iswlqh66CdMa7bem

You can find our more about Debi's company Play Healing here: https://www.playhealing.com/

If you would like to join the conversation of mental health with me please feel free to get in touch... 💚

12/10/2023

World Mental Health Awareness Day has passed, but the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast conversations continue. For the latest episode I am happy to introduce my chat with the Amazing Human Andrew Smith.

Andrew has lived with anxiety since his early teen years and we talk about how over the years, and through a number of low points, he is now working hard on keeping himself well. He now works in mental health and is an advocate of all things wellbeing.

You can watch our conversation here: https://youtu.be/y2zHcXhANAQ?si=8jCzptnitS7YXTfZ

03/10/2023

I love to learn about cultural differences and the uniqueness of us all as humans. For this episode of the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast I had the pleasure to connect to the Amazing Human Mesi Balog. 💚

Mesi talks in this episode about the moving to the UK 10 years ago and finding her pathway through the corporate world. Talking about the struggles to settle, and some challenging relationships on the journey.

She is now a solopreneur following her passion for people having started her first business 'Treat Your Staff': https://www.treatyourstaff.co.uk/

You watch out episode here: https://youtu.be/MD70dPmpQRs?si=0IhpRb0tQE-JJpwQ

27/09/2023

Amazing Humans have powerful stories... today I am happy to share the conversation I recently recorded with the Amazing Natalie Welch for the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast. 💚

Nat has been through a number of experiences that have help to define her passion for keeping her mental health positive, from being in an abusive relationship, bereavement and finding strength through therapy and powerlifting.

You can watch our conversation here: https://youtu.be/IqqjTcnXXII?si=5UCvwGbfpP0QMQcK

Natalie also delivered a TEDx Talk recently and you can watch that here: https://youtu.be/c1wuQjdGPVw?si=TPMo2lF19t-ISDi2

19/09/2023

At least 60% of workers in the Construction Industry will suffer with mental health issues during their career. In this episode of the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast I chat to the Amazing Human Mike Turlin about his journey with mental health.
Mike is very open about his experience with depression, bipolar and his suicidal challenges. He has taken his personal experiences and is now a champion for improving mental health and wellbeing in the Construction Industry. He wants to help drive change to improve the help in the future.

You can follow Construction Buddies here: https://constructionbuddies.co.uk/

Or the Bentley Mental Health: https://bentleymentalhealth.com/

You can watch our conversation by clicking on the link below:
https://youtu.be/9kHFJU3FH8o?si=XwGL6Dmpug_tx0gq

13/09/2023

Anxiety, depression and su***de discussion with the Amazing Human Sadie Cole Assoc CIPD on the latest episode of the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast.

Sadie talks about developing severe anxiety at 18 and the following challenges through life with anxiety and depression. Warning - This episode also talks about her attempted su***de. 💚

You can watch our conversation here: https://youtu.be/ic2edufIRoY

23/08/2023

What better way to kick-off the new episodes of the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast than a chat with the Amazing Human Mark O'Brien as he prepares for his Guinness World Records attempt! 💚

Mark and I have known each other for many years through the Business Travel Industry. Like all experiences in life we found our way back together to record this episode following Mark's open social post at the end of July talking about changes to his life journey with the diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND/ALS).

Mark is now on a journey to attempt to swim 10.5km, setting a new world record for this distance whilst living with MSD. Please do show your support and comment, like or share this to help him through this challenge. 🏆

This recording was emotional, inspirational and a reminder of living every day. As Mark quoted Dylan Thomas - "Do not go gentle into that good night"

You can watch our conversation here: ➡️ https://youtu.be/y26Uxk78EAA ⬅️

You can find out more about Mark's event and fundraising here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-obrien-mndworldrecordswim

13/06/2023

The sun is shining, it's a new day, so what better way to start than a new episode of the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast 🎙 with the Amazing Human Alex Kington.

In this episode we talk about Alex's journey with mental health, recognising changes, her pathway to remaining positive and the use of therapy and tools to keep well.

Alex is a Marketing Strategist sparking joy, ideas and success, curator of 'The Spark' newsletter - https://lnkd.in/ev9TxT8c , and Consultant with our Travel Industry friends FESTIVE ROAD.

You can watch/listen using the link here: https://lnkd.in/ekgZ9HrM

All episodes are also available on normal podcast streaming channels.

The Podcast is back... and if you would like to sit down and talk about your journey with mental health/neurodiversity feel free to drop me a message.

The MH2 Podcast is part of the Simpila Mental Health approach to improving Awareness, Education and Support to mental health across society. 💚

04/04/2023

Welcome to a new episode of the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast with the Amazing Human Dave Rogers.

In 2019 Dave decided to change the direction of his life, he was tired of being tired. His journey is about self-discovery, life changes and how he has now created his own world and workplace.

Dave is also the author of the book 'Fuelled Fit And Fired Up'.

You can find our more about his work here: https://fuelledfitandfiredup.com/

You can watch our conversation here: https://youtu.be/ClcKbCiijgE

Or listen through your normal podcast provider.

At Simpila Mental Health we are bringing greater awareness of mental health across society. If you would like to join the conversations in future please feel free to get in touch!

27/03/2023

Autism is something that we can all learn more about. Everyone's journey is different. In the recent Chris Packham BBC Documentary - Inside Our Autistic Minds - he said a valuable quote:

"when you have met one person with autism, you have met one person with autism!" - implying of course that everyone is different.

So I was incredible privileged recently to sit down with a number of Amazing Humans to talk about their life with or supporting autism for the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast.

You can watch the episodes here:

Lillian Crawford - https://youtu.be/X-_BTxMZHSk

Lucy Wilson - https://youtu.be/Spyj_-QMTOA

Dylan Jones - https://youtu.be/hlvTtx92qIQ

Angus Baskerville - https://youtu.be/vclLwQT4eKk

Will Blundell - https://youtu.be/GXd_KiFh_GY

This week I am highlighting autism as part of mine and Simpila Mental Health commitment to raising greater awareness for .

I am also raising funds for The National Autistic Society and my participation for the London Marathon in just under 4 weeks time: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas 💚💙💜❤️🧡

Thank you for your continuing support. 🙏🏻

19/03/2023

...and the final story for Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2023 is with the Amazing Human Will Blundell.

I am so happy to have Will return to record another episode of the podcast with me. We first sat down and recorded together in 2021 (episode 88), and for this recording we focused on how Autism has been a part of Wills' life.

You can watch our chat here: https://youtu.be/GXd_KiFh_GY

Or listen on your normal podcast provider.

As part of this celebration week we are raising funds for The National Autistic Society, supporting Matt’s journey to the London Marathon on 23rd April. If you would like to support you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas

19/03/2023

Day 7 of Neurodiversity Celebration Week and it's time to introduce the Amazing Human Nairobi Dorta telling us her story with ADHD.

Nairobi shares her journey with ADHD, from her diagnosis in Venezuela when she was 16, to now working for The Loddon School helping to support young people with severe autism.

You can watch our chat here: https://youtu.be/NAwa_FLcV5I

Or listen on your normal podcast provider.

As part of this celebration week we are raising funds for The National Autistic Society, supporting Matt’s journey to the London Marathon on 23rd April. If you would like to support you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas

18/03/2023

The Neurodiversity Celebration Week stories continues - For this episode I am so happy to introduce the Amazing Human Michael Hubbard.

In this episode Michael tells us about his diagnosis of dyslexia at University. He now provides coaching to help people to understand their habits, and using his unique perspective created Make your Habits. - https://www.linkedin.com/company/makeyourhabits/

You can watch our conversation here: https://youtu.be/h8-4lC9gxuQ

Or listen through your normal podcast channel.

As part of this celebration week we are raising funds for The National Autistic Society, supporting Matt’s journey to the London Marathon on 23rd April. If you would like to support you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas

18/03/2023

The Neurodiversity Celebration Week stories continues - Today I am so happy to introduce my conversation with the Amazing Human Lucy Hine.

In this episode Lucy talks about her recent diagnosis of ADHD at 37 years old. Lucy has always known that she was different, but the diagnosis has really helped her to better understand herself from a positive perspective.

Before her diagnosis Lucy wrote and published a book with the aptly named title of: Born to be Different - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Born-be-Different-Lucy-Hine/

You can watch our conversation here: https://youtu.be/SRPeyOua-3o

Or listen through your normal podcast channel.

As part of this celebration week we are raising funds for The National Autistic Society, supporting Matt’s journey to the London Marathon on 23rd April. If you would like to support you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas

Thank you for continuing to support our mission to raise awareness of mental health and neurodiversity. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

17/03/2023

Raising awareness for Neurodiversity Celebration Week In this conversation I sat down with the Amazing Human ⭐️Lucy Williams MCIPD⭐️ to talk about ADHD.

Lucy is a returning guest to the podcast (Episode 72 - Postnatal Depression), and in this episode we talk about her diagnosis of ADHD in December 2022.

Lucy is the co-owner of The Little HR Department - https://www.thelittlehrdepartment.com/

You can watch our episode here: https://youtu.be/rU21Nb6YMLY

As part of this celebration week we are raising funds for The National Autistic Society, supporting my journey to the London Marathon on 23rd April. If you would like to support you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas

Thank you for continuing to support our mission to raise awareness of mental health and neurodiversity. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

17/03/2023

Happy Magical Friday. For this mornings conversation for Neurodiversity Celebration Week I chatted to the Amazing Human Angus Baskerville about his life with and

In this inspirational conversation Angus tells a very powerful story of his journey through life with Aspergers and ADHD. He is a great advocate for supporting the rise of Autism Awareness, and building a business providing support to events through a passion for magic.

You can watch our conversation here: https://youtu.be/vclLwQT4eKk

Or listen through your normal podcast provider

As part of this celebration week we are raising funds for The National Autistic Society, supporting my journey to the London Marathon on 23rd April. If you would like to support you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas

Thank you for continuing to support our mission to raise awareness of mental health and neurodiversity. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

16/03/2023

Understanding during Neurodiversity Celebration Week. Thank you to the Amazing Human Dylan Jones for sharing your unique perspective of autism in this conversation.

Dylan provides us with his perspective on growing up with autism, being diagnosed at 7/8 years old, and his passion for vintage vehicles, in particular his 2 vintage tractors. We hope you enjoy our conversation.

You can watch our chat here: https://youtu.be/hlvTtx92qIQ
Or listen on your normal podcast provider.

As part of this celebration week we are raising funds for The National Autistic Society, supporting my journey to the London Marathon on 23rd April. If you would like to support you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas

Thank you for continuing to support our mission to raise awareness of mental health and neurodiversity. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

16/03/2023

When we listen we learn. Increasing our awareness means taking a moment to listen and take notice of what is happening around us. This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and joining me to share her perspective of ADHD is the Amazing Human Laura Wallis 💜

In this episode of the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast, Laura and I discuss her diagnosis of ADHD as an Adult in 2018, and how this has changed her life to help others through her work in Debating Mental Health - https://www.debating-mh.co.uk/

You can watch our chat here: https://youtu.be/udoSrquthtw
Or listen on your normal podcast service

As part of this celebration week we are raising funds for The National Autistic Society, supporting my journey to the London Marathon on 23rd April. If you would like to support you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas

Thank you for continuing to support our mission to raise awareness of mental health and neurodiversity. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

15/03/2023

Parenting a young child with Autism - Neurodiversity Celebration Week. This episode of the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast is with the Amazing Human Lucy Wilson 💙

Lucy is the mum of 3.5 year old Bertie. Bertie has Autism and in this episode we learn more about the impact to parenting and helping a young child with their developmental needs.

You can watch our conversation here: https://youtu.be/Spyj_-QMTOA

You can also listen on your normal streaming channels.

As part of this celebration week we are raising funds for The National Autistic Society, supporting my journey to the London Marathon on 23rd April. If you would like to support you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas

Thank you for continuing to support our mission to raise awareness of mental health and neurodiversity. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

15/03/2023

Day 3 of Neurodiversity Celebration Week and another Amazing Human talking about their journey - Heidi Whitaker of Gü Desserts talks to me about her life with .

Heidi was diagnosed with ADHD at 24 years old, and talks openly about her journey, knowing that she was different from others and how she has a positive support structure and friends around her.

You can watch our conversation here: https://youtu.be/N3T8avrfYKw

As part of this celebration week I am also raising funds for The National Autistic Society, supporting my journey to the London Marathon on 23rd April. If you would like to support you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas

Thank you for continuing to support our mission to raise awareness of mental health and neurodiversity. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

14/03/2023

Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast with the Amazing Human Andy Reddy talking about Dyslexia.

In this episode Andy talks openly about his life with Dyslexia, the life challenges this has brought, and finding a pathway to helping support others on their journey through coaching. You can find out more about his coaching business: https://www.reddycoaching.co.uk/

You can watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/mreGUR59jAY
Or listen through your normal podcast streaming service.

At Simpila Mental Health we are supporting the fundraising for The National Autistic Society, through my journey to the London Marathon on 23rd April. If you would like to support you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas

Thank you for continuing to support our mission to raise awareness of mental health and neurodiversity. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

14/03/2023

Neurodiversity Celebration Week Day 2 - Our first special episode of the Matt Holman Talks Mental Health Podcast today is with the Amazing Human Marie Greenhalgh, NPQH from Inclusion Hampshire.

Marie is the head of Inclusion College Hampshire- https://inclusionhampshire.org.uk/ helping young people with mental health and neurodiversity challenges, who have previously been excluded to find help and support.

The College, School and Charity was founded by another Amazing Human Cheryl Edwards who deserves special thanks and praise for bringing the college to the community.

You can watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/sygIBLZl1Ms
Or listen on your normal podcast streaming channel.

At Simpila Mental Health we are supporting the fundraising for The National Autistic Society, through my journey to the London Marathon on 23rd April. If you would like to support you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/matmannas

Thank you for continuing to support our mission to raise awareness of mental health and neurodiversity. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜