This is a selection of real human experiences, shared with us by the this talk family.
If you have your own story to share, feel free to contact us.
this talk: is about slowing down during a time of relentlessness - with Dr Emma Svanberg
Dr Emma Svanberg shows us how to meditate and sit with uncomfortable feelings. During a time of confusion and hectic-ness, like the pandemic, taking 5 minutes out to reset & rebalance can teach us to slow down and appreciate what we have.
this talk: is about detangling trauma through counselling to become confident & resilient - with Emily Hale
After a severe period of burnout in 2018, it's taken over a year for pilates instructor Emily Hale to build resilience and get back on her feet. She credits exercise, counselling and recognising burnout to combat anxiety and low mood.
this talk: is about finding the beauty of solitude - with Angel Marie
Business strategist Angel Marie discusses working through childhood trauma, self-identity struggles and negative experiences to find the beauty in solitude. Angel credits giving herself space and time to reflect upon her experiences and work on her distorted, negative thoughts.
this talk: is about disordered eating and the road to recovery - with Lydia Claire
Having struggled with Bulimia and disordered thoughts around food and exercise, food freedom coach Lydia uses her experiences to help women create healthy relationships with their body and food.
this talk: is about maintaining positive mental health - with David Birtwistle
Having shot to fame following his time on reality TV show Too Hot to Handle, David attributes fitness, self-awareness and reflection to maintaining a positive mindset, especially during lockdown.
this talk: is about mental health, finances & money mindset - with Natalie Scott
The relationship between mental health and financial problems is a complex one due to the stigma associated with financial issues. As a society we need to become more open about talking about these issues.
this talk: is about vulnerability, suicide attempts & helping others - with Pheebs Jameson
Mental illness can be unexpected, it can be unique, and often it can be very isolating. My mental health journey has been prominent with those 3 aspects and a whole variety of emotions.
this talk: is about sobriety and its positive impacts on mental wellbeing - with Alex & Lisa
Our Vlog is about our experience of how alcohol impacted our mental health and how removing alcohol was our turning point. We use this opportunity to encourage others to reflect upon their drinking habits and to consider taking a break as an experiment.
this talk: is about coping strategies whilst battling cancer - with Lauren Firenza
I went through 3 months of intensive chemo and in my Vlog I talk a little about my cancer journey and ways of coping and getting through it that helped me. I still do these methods everyday (I’m in remission now) and cherish the chance of finding them as they have changed my life for the better.
this talk: is about learning from bad decisions to get to where you want - with Blessing Yinusa
I tolerated negative things that affected my mental health and knew I had to make a change. I encourage others to be there true and complete selves. Live your life for you.