Introducing Flourish

In this episode of Flourish, we welcome the boxing legend Frank Bruno MBE. With a highly-publicised career, both in and out of the ring, Frank now dedicates himself to reducing the stigma attached to mental health with the Frank Bruno Foundation. To become a world champion, you have to get your head in the game. Few know this better than Frank, who shares why taking a boxer’s mindset into life can be the secret to success. We also chat life lessons, good vibes and making space for self-improvement. Recorded on 20th December 2021. Watch the Flourish vodcasts on YouTube: youtube.com/unmind https://www.youtube.com/unmind Find out more about Unmind, the workplace mental health platform: unmind.com https://unmind.com/ Follow Steve on Instagram for more life-affirming content: @steveatunmind https://www.instagram.com/steveatunmind/

In this episode of Flourish, we welcome doctor, author and television personality, Dr Pixie McKenna. The UK’s leading media medic and star of Channel 4s Embarrassing Bodies, Dr Pixie is the unflappable GP known for her empathic and straightforward advice. Here, she talks through the fascinating links between physical and mental health, her take as a doctor on building positive habits, the power of finding your tribe, and the challenges and blessings of motherhood – including the myth of ‘doing it all’. Recorded on 13th January 2022. Watch the Flourish vodcasts on YouTube: youtube.com/unmind https://www.youtube.com/unmind Find out more about Unmind, the workplace mental health platform: unmind.com https://unmind.com/ Follow Steve on Instagram for more life-affirming content: @steveatunmind https://www.instagram.com/steveatunmind/

In this episode of Flourish, we welcome writer and host of The Way We Are podcast, Munroe Bergdorf. Best-known for channelling her unique blend of honesty and openness, Munroe uses her platform to advocate for “inclusivity for all” – all races, all abilities, all sexualities and all gender identities. Here she shares how mental health can be a work in progress, and why mental illness doesn’t define you. Plus, why rejecting oppression has been key to her flourishing, and how feeling stuck in life can be the start of something magical. Recorded on 9th March 2022. Watch the Flourish vodcasts on YouTube: youtube.com/unmind https://www.youtube.com/unmind Find out more about Unmind, the workplace mental health platform: unmind.com https://unmind.com/ Follow Steve on Instagram for more life-affirming content: @steveatunmind https://www.instagram.com/steveatunmind/

In this episode of Flourish, we welcome Matt Willis. From playing bass in Busted and being crowned ‘King of the Jungle’, to starring on the West End stage and the big screen, Matt is one of Britain’s best-loved musicians, presenters and actors. He joins Steve to share his incredible journey from addiction to recovery and beyond, including the power of positive rebellion and human connection, his strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, and why we should all be stepping out of our comfort zone. Recorded on 14th March 2022. Watch the Flourish vodcasts on YouTube: youtube.com/unmind https://www.youtube.com/unmind Find out more about Unmind, the workplace mental health platform: unmind.com https://unmind.com/ Follow Steve on Instagram for more life-affirming content: @steveatunmind https://www.instagram.com/steveatunmind/

In this episode of Flourish, we welcome the multi-talented Reggie Yates. Famed for his critically-acclaimed BBC3 documentaries, and time as a presenter and radio DJ, Reggie now flexes his skills for authentic storytelling as a feature film writer and director. He’s here for an unfiltered chat about finding his truth, why being intentional with your time is the secret to success, and the one question to ask that will help you create a more fulfilling life. Recorded on 9th March 2022. Watch the Flourish vodcasts on YouTube: youtube.com/unmind https://www.youtube.com/unmind Find out more about Unmind, the workplace mental health platform: unmind.com https://unmind.com/ Follow Steve on Instagram for more life-affirming content: @steveatunmind https://www.instagram.com/steveatunmind/

In this episode of Flourish, we welcome documentary photographer and film-maker, Alice Aedy. A creative storyteller striving for a better future, Alice has been on the frontline of social movements from the climate and refugee crises, to the fight for women’s rights. Having just returned from reporting on the Ukraine-Poland border, here she shares why we should never stop trying to build a better world, how you can find your role in the social justice movement, and the lessons we can learn from cultures around the world. Recorded on 10th March 2022. Watch the Flourish vodcasts on YouTube: youtube.com/unmind https://www.youtube.com/unmind Find out more about Unmind, the workplace mental health platform: unmind.com https://unmind.com/ Follow Steve on Instagram for more life-affirming content: @steveatunmind https://www.instagram.com/steveatunmind/

In this episode of Flourish we welcome Britain’s most decorated diver, Tom Daley. Having captured the hearts of the nation with his unforgettable Olympic wins and penchant for knitting, the athlete and presenter is now helping change the conversation about mental health in sport. Today, he talks us through his gold medal-winning mindset, how he practises mindfulness, and the realities of family life as a married father-of-one. Recorded on 3rd February 2022. Watch the Flourish vodcasts on YouTube youtube.com/unmind https://www.youtube.com/unmind Find out more about Unmind, the workplace mental health platform: unmind.com https://unmind.com/ Follow Steve on Instagram for more life-affirming content: @steveatunmind https://www.instagram.com/steveatunmind/

Introducing Flourish, a new podcast about the human experience. The mental, emotional and physical forces in life that can either derail, or empower us. Each episode is a human story told by an inspiring voice about their pursuit of purpose. Learning from their experiences, we can become stronger guides and more reliable narrators within our own lives. Our belief is simple: through authentic human connection and a proactive approach to wellbeing, together, we can flourish. Flourish is a podcast from Unmind, the mental health platform transforming the world of workplace wellbeing. To find out more, visit Unmind.com or follow us on socials at @UnmindHQ.

Welcome to Flourish, the podcast championing the full, glorious spectrum of the human experience. And introducing our host Steve Peralta, co-founder of Unmind, the mental health platform transforming the world of workplace wellbeing. Each episode we’ll hear real stories from inspiring voices about the pursuit of purpose, meaning and wellbeing in their lives. We’ll gain insights to use in our own lives, and help put us on the path to flourishing. Coming Spring 2022