YU Chat

by You Understood

At You Understood, we encourage everyone to take a moment to think about how they are feeling and become more self-aware.

YU Chat is our monthly conversation with guests from a range of backgrounds - from psychologists to personal trainers to authors and everyone in between, who talk to us about their expertise in mental health, their lived experiences or anything else they fancy! Hear fascinating insights, inspiring s ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Kevin Donaghy: Stories of Hope - the Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis

    Kevin Donaghy: Stories of Hope - the Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis

    Kevin talks candidly about his experience of receiving a cancer diagnosis, and how it impacted his mental health. He also talks to us about the book he has written, collating the stories of people who have been through similar situations in order to help others facing cancer

  • Dr Paulina Trevena: Hypnotherapy, ADHD & Aphantasia

    Dr Paulina Trevena: Hypnotherapy, ADHD & Aphantasia

    Dr Paulina Trevena is a hypnotherapist, mindset coach and researcher. She joins Paul to discuss her work helping people to overcome anxiety and improve self-esteem, and how her personal experience with ADHD and aphantasia impacts her area of research.

  • Katy Oliver: OCD, Depression, Loneliness and Love

    Katy Oliver: OCD, Depression, Loneliness and Love

    Katy Oliver talks to Paul about her experience with OCD and depression and the coping mechanisms she has developed, loneliness and her quest for contentment, and her love of crafting, cat and music

  • Mary O'Boyle: Intergenerational Trauma & Growing Up in Northern Ireland

    Mary O'Boyle: Intergenerational Trauma & Growing Up in Northern Ireland

    We are joined by Maeve's mum Mary O'Boyle to talk about intergenerational trauma, growing up during the troubles in Northern Ireland, emotional triggers and the need for humour to cope with challenging times.

  • Stuart Burnside: Physical Health, Exercise & Parenthood

    Stuart Burnside: Physical Health, Exercise & Parenthood

    Personal trainer Stuart Burnside talks to Paul about physical health, how exercise impacts mental wellbeing, being a new dad, and the potential implications of technology.