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Mental Health & Disabilities - Natasha's Story
Natasha shares their experience growing up with cerebral palsy and the impact it had on their mental...
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What is the SPELL framework? Autism and Inclusive Education
Practical education-focused framework (Structure, Positive approaches, Empathy, Low arousal, Links)...
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We should all be feminists
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivers a powerful and thought-provoking talk on feminism, challenging gen...
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How depression impacted Annika's life
For Annika, depression made her anxious to slow down or relax. She was worried what would happen if...
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Positive Strategies to Support Challenging Behaviour
Practical coping/support strategies (Positive Behaviour Support approach) that help reduce distress...
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3 ways to be a better ally in the workplace
Melinda Epler shares three practical ways to become a better ally at work, offering simple, everyday...
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Autism & Sensory Issues Interview
A charity-related interview that breaks down sensory processing differences and the challenges of se...
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Autism & Masking Behaviours
Explores how masking in relationships can lead to exhaustion, misunderstandings, and emotional strai...
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An introduction to Autism at Work
Intro to workplace barriers and what helps, aimed at improving autistic employment outcomes.
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Postnatal mental health | Talking about mental health
Lived-experience discussion of postnatal mental health and adjusting to motherhood.
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The damage caused by toxic masculinity
Coach David Brockway breaks down what toxic masculinity means and how harmful phrases like “man up”...
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From Psychosis to Saving Lives - Danni's Story
Recovery-focused story following lived experience and rebuilding after severe mental ill-health.
Podcasts
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I Spent My Childhood Shapeshifting to Be Loved with Janis Vogel
In this episode of Sense of Self, filmmaker and coach Janis Vogel reflects on her lifelong pursuit o...
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While your back was turned: The mental health of young women and girls
On this episode we speak to Dr Amy Pollard of the Mental Health Foundation's policy team. Amy recent...
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Four men talk about mental health
The panelists were comedian Dave Chawner, entrepreneur George Kiley and actor and writer Ben Norris....
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Breaking Barriers in Adult Autism Diagnosis with Dr. Gregory Skinner, M.D.
Dr. Skinner shares his remarkable journey through international medical training, his personal conne...
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Seyi
In this episode of Sense of Self, Dr Seyi Akintorin shares her journey of self-discovery as a first-...
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Self
Today we’re talking about self. About how the relationships with ourselves can help or harm our ment...
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Resilience, Creativity, and Advocacy with Michelle Steiner
Despite being told what she couldn’t do, Michelle has forged her own path—earning her degree, publis...
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Building Sensory-Safe Spaces
Paul speaks with occupational therapist Cynthia Miller-Lautman, whose work bridges sensory science a...
Helpful tools
Mindful practice
Mood Journal
Write down what is going on so it feels less tangled. 5-10 min
Mindful practice
Grateful Moments
Notice what is good and let it land for a moment. 5 min
Guided exercise
Calming Breathing
Slow the breath and create a small pocket of calm. 3-5 min
Mindful practice
Self-Compassion
Respond to yourself with more kindness. 5-10 min
Guided exercise
Easing Tension
Release built-up tension and reconnect with the body. 10 min
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