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Mindful and More
by Lucy Royles
An open-minded place of discussion for topics including mental health and wellbeing.
Episodes
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Motivation
Welcome back to another episode of Mindful and More. This episode focuses on the topic of motivation as a whole, including what motivates or demotivates people, the difference between internal motivation and external motivation, and the significance of discipline. As always, I hope you enjoy the...
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It's ok not to be ok: Listen for some hope
I'm back again after another needed break. This episode follows on from the last, 'It's ok not to be ok: Listen when your struggling' and brings you up to date with how I was feeling even days after recording that episode. Hopefully this episode can provide you with some greater life context of…
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It's ok not to be ok: Listen when you are struggling
This episode was the most raw I have been whilst recording and the most difficult episode for me to release. I talk from a place of pain and just feeling exhausted from holding everything together and picking myself up from low places again and again. I was not sure whether to share this, however...
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The Power of Therapy
Welcome back to another episode of Mindful and More. In this episode, I focus on therapy and the benefits, struggles, and lessons that I have learnt on my own personal journey as well as lessons other people may learn generally. '...not every personal trainer would be right for you in the gym…
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Working And Studying With Mental Illness
Welcome back to another episode of Mindful and More. This episode focuses on how difficult it can be to handle the pressures of work/school/uni life with your mental health/mental illness. I discuss the impact lack of focus, energy, and motivation can have on your self-esteem and what that can…
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Self Discipline and Self Awareness
Welcome back to another episode of Mindful and More. This episode focuses on the difficulty and importance of self-discipline and self-awareness. Being honest with yourself is not easy, but it is in my eyes one of the most crucial components of healing and growth. It is not easy, but the outcome…
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The Power Of Routine
Welcome back to another episode of Mindful and More. This episode focuses on the importance and the benefits of implementing healthy routines and habits into your life. At some of my lowest points, trying to start having a basic daily routine really helped pick me up and give me the motivation to...
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The Bigger Picture
Welcome back to season 3 of Mindful and More! This episode focuses on the importance of looking at the bigger picture in life. I discuss the importance of 'zooming out' and taking a necessary step back from your current situation. Your circumstances can and will change - hard times do not last....
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Grow through what you go through
Welcome back to another episode of Mindful and More. This week's episode focuses on creating and maintaining a positive perspective on life whilst going through more difficult life experiences/periods of time. I don't go into detail about what it is exactly that I am going through but I talk…
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Catch up with me: necessary breaks and reflections
This episode of Mindful and More brings you up to date with what has been going on with me whilst on a break from recording episodes of this podcast. I explain the reality of life 'happening' and having ups and downs with your mental health. I reflect on the past year of recording Mindful and…
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Medicating your Mental Health
For this episode of Mindful and More, my lovely friend Elise joins me to discuss the topic of taking medication to manage mental illness. We cover a variety of areas such as approaching your doctor regarding medication, side effects of taking medication and coming off medication. Throughout the...
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Sleeping With Your Mental Health
This episode focuses on the topic of sleep. I discuss problems that people may face including; falling asleep, staying asleep, falling back to sleep, and nightmares. Sleep is an ongoing issue for me and I am still facing many of the issues that I discuss in this episode but there are definitely...
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Getting Out of Bed With Depression
This episode is targeted to help people experiencing the side of depression that makes simple day-to-day things, like getting out of bed, feel near impossible. I compare the process of getting from a place where you feel as though you can't even get out of bed, to a place where you are able to...
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Eating Disorders In and Out: Part 2 Professional POV
This week's episode is the second part of a two-part special on eating disorders. In this episode, I interview an amazing lady called Ameena. Ameena is not only a mental health nurse on an eating disorder ward, but also a courageous survivor of an eating disorder herself. The insight provided by...
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Eating Disorders In and Out: Part 1 Survivor's POV
This week's episode is the first part of a two-part special on eating disorders. In this episode, I interview an inspiring survivor of Anorexia Nervosa, Beth. Beth battled with her eating disorder for 10 years and we can all learn from her story, whether or not we have had any type of personal...
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Catch-Up With Me: Rock-bottom Rollercoaster
Welcome back to Mindful and More! I am starting series 2 with a catch-up-style episode to fill you in on where I have been mentally since finishing series 1 at the end of 2020. I discuss how I have experienced another relapse in my mental health, what the dark place looked like for me this time...
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Falling in love with yourself
This episode focuses on the topic of self-love: what it is and how you can practice it. The importance of loving yourself is undeniable and the benefits that it can give rise to are limitless. In this episode, I talk about the concept of "positive inputs and outputs", independence, prioritising...
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Perfectly Imperfect
This episode focuses on mistakes that we make in life in a variety of contexts. I discuss how things going wrong can make us feel, how we should accept it, and how we should learn and move on. Your outlook is important and there is a positive to be taken from every situation.
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Getting Help: step by step
This episode focuses on the process of seeking help when you are struggling in 5 steps: 1) Recognise there is a problem; 2) Talk to someone; 3) Consider your options; 4) Trial your choice and; 5) Maintenance. The episode explains that the steps work in a cycle, not a straight line, and I use my…
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Relationship Breakdown
This episode of Mindful and More focuses on the process of going through the breakdown of a relationship. I discuss how it can leave you feeling emotionally, how you might be able to improve the situation and, how to get over the situation moving onwards and upwards. The content of this episode…
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Male Mental Health: let's talk about it
This episode focuses on male mental health. Since I am not a man I based the content of this episode on the responses I got from an online questionnaire that I made for men to anonymously fill out including questions regarding their own, and other men's mental health. I cover topics including the...
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Pressure and Purpose
This episode of Mindful and More focuses on the idea of pressure and purpose. I take a look at the meaning of pressure, where/who it comes from, and what substance it has to it. I explain the link between pressure and purpose and give my point of view on how to put yourself in the best position...
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Crisis Moments: back to earth
This episode is designed for those suffering from panic attacks and/or suicidal thoughts. In part 1 I explain 10 different exercises to do in order to come down from the intensity of a panic attack or any moment of crisis. In part 2 I explain 5 things that you can do to keep the ball rolling in a...
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Self Maintenance
This episode of Mindful and More focuses on the maintenance of your mental health. The episode is targeted both at those who do not feel like they are suffering currently, but also at those who may be trying to make positive steps forwards out of a negative headspace. The importance of…
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In the thick of it
This episode is another open-minded discussion around mental health. The focus of this episode is the idea and experience of 'relapsing' with your mental health and the feeling of feeling 'in the thick' of your negative thoughts. I talk about feelings that you may relate to if this is a position...
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Mental Health In and Out
This episode is an open-minded discussion of my personal journey with mental health that I hope many can relate to. I cover topics including sings you are suffering, triggers, ways of improving your mental health, coming down from a moment of crisis, and what it is like to be a friend or family...
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An open-minded place of discussion for topics including mental health and wellbeing.
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Mindful and More is created and hosted by Lucy Royles.
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