Grief, chronic illness, and substance use, with Simon Millington

Simon Millington joins Dan for a raw and thoughtful conversation about grief, burnout, and finding your way back to yourself. From losing his father to suicide at the age of six, to wrestling with his own health after years of stress and substance use, Simon’s story is painfully honest and quietly hopeful. He opens-up about how a chronic illness forced him to slow down, tune in, and start listening to his body, and why he wants to help others do the same. We talk about everything from emotional self-regulation and gut health to why shaking like a zebra might actually help you feel calmer. Simon also shares a powerful exercise that helped him reconnect with his purpose (you’ll want to try it). Here are the timestamps for each of the five questions we cover in the show: 0:00 Dan’s opener and overview1:24 Hello to Simon Millington 5:37 Why have you come onto the show today? 15:52 How was your last week?27:52 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved? 42:58 What have been the lightbulb moments for you? 58:43 If someone facing a similar problem came to you today, what's the most important thing they can do? If you'd like to chat with Simon about his experiences, reach out to him via LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-millington/⁠Get all the info you could possibly need about the show here:⁠https://linktr.ee/goodenoughchats⁠If you have been affected by some of the issues addressed in this conversation, please know that you are not alone and there are some fantastic places you can turn to for help, including (but by no means limited to): NHS, ⁠https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/⁠The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), ⁠https://www.thecalmzone.net/⁠ Samaritans, ⁠https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/⁠Mind, ⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/where-to-start/⁠