Dame Kelly Holmes on running and mental health

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The legendary middle-distance runner Dame Kelly Holmes speaks candidly about mental health. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the double-gold-winning Olympian talks to Rick and Ben about her struggles with depression, self-harm and how she conquered her demons to reach her true potential. Holmes also discusses bagpipes and the greatest haircut story ever told. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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