147) Mike McGrath

148) Poppy BilderbeckPoppy is a freelance writer who started PRESS(ED), the first mental health charity for journalists. Listen in as Poppy tells me about (note this chat mentions suicide):- feeling pretty good on a crisp morning- the pressure of a Monday- becoming more fearless after losing her mother - being a student through the Covid lockdowns- her ‘everyone needs a hug’ poem- CALM, Words Matter & Raphael Rowe Foundation- supporting journalists’ mental health with PRESS(ED)- poetry, writing & being around her dog- know that things won’t stay the same Links:Mood app: moodapp.ioSee how you feel with one tap a day.Website: poppyjourno.co.ukLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/poppy-bilderbeck-603399194Instagram: instagram.com/poppyelizabPRESS(ED): pressedzone.com

Mike has worked in national and international charities for the last 25 years and is now the CEO of Air Ambulances UK. Listen in as Mike tells me about (note this chat mentions suicide): - feeling mixed & doing his best to stay upbeat- a happy accident that changed his life- doing what you can to help others - his loving & supportive grandparents- missing the people you’d love to see - how losing his cousin motivated him to help - the power, opportunity & positivity of being curious- being surrounded by people doing unbelievable things- talk to people Links: Mood app: moodapp.ioSee how you feel with one tap a day. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michael-mcgrath-2567359Website: airambulancesuk.orgInstagram: instagram.com/airambulances

Joyce is a professor, author and speaker who is helping empower women to find good health and happiness. Listen in as Joyce tells me about: - feeling fantastic- finding & doing a lot of what makes her happy- taking 34 years to write her first book- learning from 50 women thriving after fifty - having 3 sons after 7 years of fertility treatment- finding time for silence & no communication- retirement, purpose & helping other people- the need for men to meet & talk - self-care is not selfishLinks:Mood app: moodapp.ioSee how you feel with one tap a day.Website: joyceharper.comInstagram: instagram.com/profjoyceharperLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joyce-harper-67876014Podcast: youtube.com/@JoyceH2000/featured

David is a copywriter and entrepreneur who brings people together to turn ideas into action through The Do Lectures. Listen in as David tells me about (note this chat contains a little bad language): - feeling good after a dip, a coffee & a bacon sarnie- 530 conversations staring out to sea- aging & typing faster when your laptop is at 10%- making time to invest in friendships - working on your marriage like you did at the start- until you die live - the potential of the cockroach & the mule- enjoy the journey or you’re screwed - be all in at work and all off at home Links:David Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/davidhieatt⁠LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/davidhieattWebsite: thedolectures.comThe Do Lectures Instagram: instagram.com/thedolecturesHow do you feel today?: instagram.com/howdoyoufeeltoday.podcast Try the Mood app to See how you feel with one tap a day. 30 day free trial on Apple and Android via website: moodapp.io

Rani is a psychiatrist, author and speaker who is dedicated to redefining how we understand mental health. Listen in as Rani tells me about: - feeling a little rushed- bare feet on the grass & better sleep- prescribing acts of kindness for ourselves & others- spiritual beings having a human experience - looking for the place you’re looking from- prevention is conscious creation of our best health- start with why, then what and how- Daniel Siegal, MWe & his wheel of awareness- create your thoughts, feelings, words and actions Links:Website: holisticpsychiatryclinic.comInstagram: instagram.com/drraniboraLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/raniboraWorkshop: holisticpsychiatryclinic.com/workshop/healing-from-the-past-somerset-2026 How do you feel today?: instagram.com/howdoyoufeeltoday.podcast Try the Mood app to See how you feel with one tap a day.30 day free trial on Apple and Android via website: moodapp.io

143) Conor Warren Conor founded one of the UK’s leading youth led mental health charities after struggling with his own mental health at the age of 14. Listen in as Conor tells me about: - feeling a little tired and burnt out - learning to practice what he preaches- how he came to set up and lead Spark- belonging and uncertainty for young people - tips from Judy Dench, Stephen Fry & Emma Thompson- if you’re too scared to reach out, just do it- influencing change at a national and local scale- finding time for fun outside of work- small things every day  Links:Website: sparkuk.co.ukSpark Instagram: instagram.com/sparkteensConor Instagram: instagram.com/iamconorjamesLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iamconorjames How do you feel today?: instagram.com/howdoyoufeeltoday.podcast Try the Mood app to See how you feel with one tap a day. 30 day free trial on Apple and Android via website: moodapp.io

Rob is an instructor of mental health first aiders and the founder of the men’s mental health group Lads and Dads. Listen in as Rob tells me about (note this chat mentions suicide): - feeling a bit bored and stuck- sea dipping & connection- needing help after losing his dad- starting a men’s wellbeing group - becoming better listeners & responders- developing a different outlook on life- Ubuntu ‘I am because we are’- lived experience & a simple, safe space- have different tools to pull on  Links:Website: ladsanddads.orgInstagram: instagram.com/ladsdads1LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rob-lester-83736a8b How do you feel today?: instagram.com/howdoyoufeeltoday.podcast Try the Mood app to See how you feel with one tap a day. 30 day free trial on Apple and Android via website: moodapp.io

Donna is an author, speaker and educator who helps people understand that wellbeing is already a part of us all. Listen in as Donna tells me about: - feeling good in the heat- computing, stress, bell’s palsy & yoga- a profound moment at Alexandra Palace- shut up or do something about it- learning to listen to our body- slowing down and being in the present- Jamaica, Wales & appreciating nature- remembering what we’ve forgotten- pause and let yourself be bored Links:Website: thenobleartofyoga.co.ukInstagram: instagram.com/donnanobleyogaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/donnanoble How do you feel today?: instagram.com/howdoyoufeeltoday.podcast Try the Mood app to See how you feel with one tap a day. 30 day free trial on Apple and Android via website: moodapp.io

Alex helps purpose led brands get discovered online. Listen in as Alex tells me about: - feeling good- walking down the aisle with his twins- 25 years of sobriety- being healthier at 50 than in his early thirties- 200 days of consecutive chess- overworking to reach escape velocity - planting a quarter of a million trees- Eleven Rings & A History of German U Boats- step out of your comfort zone Links: Website: climbingtrees.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexhollimanInstagram: instagram.com/climbingtrees10 How do you feel today?: instagram.com/howdoyoufeeltoday.podcast Try the Mood app to See how you feel with one tap a day. 30 day free trial on Apple and Android via website: moodapp.io

Jules is an author and beauty expert who helps people to silence their inner critic, build self-worth and ignite their inner glow. Listen in as Jules tells me about (note this chat contains a little bad language): - feeling calm- how your real glow comes from within- the panic attack that changed everything- leaving global success to be himself - sound baths, a greenhouse & a new adventure- finding love six weeks after being assaulted- surrendering & adapting to change- what Jamie Oliver & Fat Tony taught him about food & AI- the healing power of a kitchen rave Links: Website: julesvonhep.comInstagram: instagram.com/julesvonhepSubstack: julesvonhep.substack.com How do you feel today?: instagram.com/howdoyoufeeltoday.podcast Try the Mood app to See how you feel with one tap a day. 30 day free trial on Apple and Android via website: moodapp.io