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Healthy Distraction

by John MacDonald

A fun light hearted podcast reflecting on people’s experiences when struggling to cope with mental health problems. The podcast will touch on sensitive issues but also tackle problems head on with experts advice to conclude to you the listener on how to cope and distract your minds away from problems to better yourselves in life.

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Episodes

  1. Speak Up , Never Give Up

    Healthy Distraction Podcast is back for Season 2 Episode 3 , where we speak with 3 girls that host John has met through his times whilst participating with the Max Kolbe group. We are hoping that you enjoy this episode. The girls speak open and honestly about similar trends that the podcast has...

  2. No Rule Book To Parenting

    There is no rule book to parenting and this episode clearly voices that message over and over again. We didn’t want to solely focus on post natal depression but to hear of the challenges in motherhood from first hand experiences, from two contrasting stories from two young mothers from our own...

  3. I’m Here For You Always

    Mental Health is challenging not for just those who are experiencing it but also those who are there to help and aid you through your time of desperate need and attention. The love of your life and partner in crime sometimes may feel so helpless and feel so unhelpful. Not knowing where to turn or...

  4. Modern Love & Expectations

    Catherine and Guest Maria Speak about modern day expectations ,social media , lockdown , loneliness, living on your own , dating , few hilarious Tinder stories and we hear of their coping mechanisms and what services they use when struggling! This is 100% the best Podcast we have produced so far!...

  5. New Year ... New Me

    2021 it’s here!!! And We are back! We are here to promote conversation surrounding mental health and positive attitude. We look back with our new co-hosts about 2020 and look forward to what we personally have going on in 2021! Have a listen to this short episode and tell us what you think of our...

  6. Just One More Spin ( Gambling Addiction)

    In the UK its estimated that over 430,000 people are suffering from compulsive gambling addictions. Picking up your phone or tablet is easier than a walk to the bookies. As much as it can be applauded that gambling shops are working hard to reduce statistics of their industry ruining people’s...

  7. Coming Out Sober

    Episode 4 Sober October for some people may be the start of someone’s journey or continuation of stopping themselves from touching alcohol. This episode will focus on a a 1 to 1 chat I had with the creator of a page called Sober Buzz Scotland , Life Coach and most importantly recovered alcoholic...

  8. What Have I Got To Lose (CBT )

    This is episode number 3 of the Healthy Distraction Podcast. It’s fun time for the podcast with such success so far. This episode will see us discuss the very successful therapy CBT. The podcast sees our very own local girl Catherine Quinn express her battles in life but why CBT was so important...

  9. Lockdown Chats

    Episode 2 for Healthy Distraction / Lockdown Chats The amazing courage from both guests to openly admit that they have faced during lockdown. This Episode will focus on - Personal Barriers Guests Faced ( Grief , Bereavement, separation from family) - Routine - Mental Health ( Loneliness…

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  10. Pain in the Brain

    Pain in the Brain - This is first episode of many that will talk about Mental Health and Lifestyle - This Episode touched on topics and stigmas that still surround difficulties of people discussing how they feel. - Guests on the show will not be documented here but will be verbally introduced on...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A fun light hearted podcast reflecting on people’s experiences when struggling to cope with mental health problems. The podcast will touch on sensitive issues but also tackle problems head on with experts advice to conclude to you the listener on how to cope and distract your minds away from problems to better yourselves in life.

HOSTED BY

John MacDonald

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How many episodes does Healthy Distraction have?

Healthy Distraction currently has 10 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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A fun light hearted podcast reflecting on people’s experiences when struggling to cope with mental health problems. The podcast will touch on sensitive issues but also tackle problems head on with experts advice to conclude to you the listener on how to cope and distract your minds away from...

How often does Healthy Distraction release new episodes?

Healthy Distraction has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Healthy Distraction?

Healthy Distraction is created and hosted by John MacDonald.
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