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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Nathalie Jones is a dietician based in Glasgow who helps people get the most out of their diet, to ensure it works specifically for them. She talks to Paul about the importance of tailoring diet to the individual and their lifestyle, and how making dietary change isn't just about the calories but also about being much more conscious of eating habits. Find out more about Nathalie here: www.nathalie-jones.co.uk facebook.com/nathaliejonesdietitian instagram.com/nathaliejonesdietitian
Harrison, a student at Napier University in Edinburgh, joins Paul to talk about life as a mature student, and how it impacts his mental health. He discusses his anxiety, and the sense of inadequacy he feels at his achievements, and how he balances self-care with his studies. #mentalhealth #wellbeing #students #studentlife #anxiety
Josh Quigley is an athlete, world record holder and public speaker. He has battled mental health challenges, including issues with alcohol and a failed suicide attempt, and has faced obstacles in his pursuit of his cycling goals, including being hit by a car at 70mph. He is the world record holder of the fastest time to complete the North Coast 500, and the greatest distance cycled in one week. He has cycled round the world, and now has his sights set on the Tour de France. He joins Paul to tell his incredible story, highlighting the experiences he's had that have made him more resilient and determined, and to talk about his work raising awareness of mental health. Find out more about Josh here: https://www.joshquigley2026.com/ #mentalhealth #wellbeing #cycling #depression #alcohol #guinessworldrecord
Brian is a mental health trainer, running courses on understanding and raising awareness of mental health issues and how to cope with and manage them. He is one of Scotland's few Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) practitioners. He joins Paul to discuss the often taboo subject of suicide, why we should be more open about it, as well as sharing his own experience of depression, anxiety and suicide.
