The Pushing Back the Shadows Podcast

Episode 19 - Inaction’s Iniquity

pushingbacktheshadows — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Sometimes we might think we can get away with sitting back and doing nothing. If we don’t get involved, it’s not our problem, right? Unfortunately that makes us just as culpable as if we deliberately did the wrong thing. Join me for this episode where I follow on from how we are meant to take ownership of our problems.

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Episode 18 - If Not Us, Then Who?

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Episode 18 - If Not Us, Then Who?

pushingbacktheshadows — Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000

In today’s society, we’re so good at talking about wanting changes. Regardless of what they’re for, we will talk about them a lot and get offended if it doesn’t happen. But when it comes down to standing up for what we believe in and making that change? We’re not so good at that, are we? Join me as I talk about this further.

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Waiting on a Miracle
The Onus - We’re Here For You

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Episode 17 - The Power of Perspective

pushingbacktheshadows — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000

When we’re in the middle of our situation, going through the darkness and we’re struggling to find the light at the end of the tunnel, sometimes a shift in perspective or even a completely different perspective can be useful. We might not see the progress we’re making but other people around us might. Join Alex as he looks at the power that perspective can have on our walk with mental health.

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Through the Dark

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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

pushingbacktheshadows — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000

I know I don’t tend to post much about my music and what I do in that field, but I thought as it’s Christmas I’d share this with you. A cover, but a little something to get you in the Christmassy season!

A Very Mental Blooper

pushingbacktheshadows — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000

It’s great when it all goes to pot, isn’t it! They say never work with children or animals and I’d like to add that you should never work with Cheryl either! Just listen to what she gets up to…

Episode 16 - the Joker

pushingbacktheshadows — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Time for a little bit of my journey in here! Fans of Batman will invariably know the Joker, whether it’s Heath Ledger, Jack Nicholson or Mark Hamill or anyone else, they will know him. Others will undoubtedly know the aforementioned character but how does this fit in with me? Well, I’m a bit of a Joker and there are a lot of things about him that I’ve found I identify with over the years. Why not take a listen and find out?

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Episode 15 - Relapse

pushingbacktheshadows — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Whenever we go through recovery or treatment for an illness, there is a chance that we will relapse. For most people, they beat themselves up because they've relapsed. They think they should be better than that, should be stronger than that, yet in reality it's OK to relapse. Join Alex as he talks about his own relapse and how relapsing should really be viewed.

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Relapse: http://pushingbacktheshadows.com/2017/07/24/relapse/

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A Very Mental Christmas - Day Six - Christmas Day

pushingbacktheshadows — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Do you struggle with managing your mental health at Christmas? Do depression and anxiety keep you from enjoying the festive period? Join Alex and Cheryl as they bring you their top tips for making it through a very mental Christmas!

Today is the day, the big day is here! Join Alex and Cheryl as they talk about how to cope with Christmas day, what you can do to ensure you get through the day without any mental breakdowns.

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A Very Mental Christmas - Day Five - Family Fandango

pushingbacktheshadows — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:00:00 +0000

Sometimes being around family can be difficult, whether they're supportive or whether they don't understand mental health struggles. Even when they understand those struggles well, it can be hard for them to be completely supportive, especially while dealing with their own festive fun! Today, Alex tells you about his BREAKDOWN last Christmas and how he locked himself in a room and didn't want to come out. He also looks at different tips and tricks for dealing with those family issues.

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A Very Mental Christmas - Day Four - The Most Stressful Time of the Year

pushingbacktheshadows — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 13:00:00 +0000

Isn’t Christmas stressful? So many things to do, so many people to see and so much more! Today, Alex and Cheryl are going to be looking at different ways to cope with those stresses. Packed full of tips and tricks, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

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A Very Mental Christmas - Day Three - Festive Finances

pushingbacktheshadows — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we look at how to make your finances stretch, how to budget effectively and the best way to allow your mental health to take that break while managing those all-important budgets.

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A Very Mental Christmas - Day Two - Working Wonderland

pushingbacktheshadows — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:00:00 +0000

In today’s episode, we look at how to cope with office parties, Secret Santas and all the other fun festivities that come with the workplace! Why not take a listen?

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A Very Mental Christmas - Day One - Christmas Crush

pushingbacktheshadows — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:00:00 +0000

Today, we look at Christmas shopping and how mental that can be. Join us for different ways that you can cope with the Christmas crush and how to effectively get through that!

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Louise - the Interview

pushingbacktheshadows — Sat, 25 Nov 2017 14:52:54 +0000

I met Louise on Twitter as one of our frequent followers. She’s 34 years old and is a full-time mum from Nottingham. Before becoming a full-time mum, though, she was an early years educator. One thing she enjoys is making jewellery! After some conversations on Twitter, she agreed to be interviewed by us to share her walk with mental health. She tells me that she doesn’t know why anyone would want to know her story but I think that’s the point…we undervalue our stories and struggles, yet they can be so important!

Transcript: http://pushingbacktheshadows.com/2017/11/25/louise-the-interview/

Episode 14 - Purpose in the Pain

pushingbacktheshadows — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0000

“Keep holding on, there’s a purpose for your pain!” Does that phrase rile you up? Does it make you wonder what sort of purpose there could possibly be in your pain? What sort of reason could there be for you to be going through what you’re going through? Surely there’s nothing!

I’m here to tell you otherwise. For some, purpose is something they find when they’ve come out the other side, for others they know what the purpose of something is before they go in. For those of us struggling in the darkness, trying to find a purpose for it, I have an answer for you. Take a listen and find out!

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You Have a Purpose

A Comment on Purpose

Episode 13 - One Day Too Late

pushingbacktheshadows — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0000

Loss is something that we all have to experience at some point. Whether it’s the natural course of time or tragic accidents, we experience it as a normal part of life. It isn’t easy, especially when there are so many things we would have wanted to say. After recent events where Cheryl’s dad was taken critically ill and unfortunately passed away, Cheryl has been dealing with the hard-hitting truth of just how fragile and fleeting our lives are. Join Alex as he talks about mental health, suicide and how we are in danger of leaving things one day too late.

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Fleeting Fragility

7 Steps to Talking Things Through

Episode 12 - Mountains

pushingbacktheshadows — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 18:00:00 +0000

Sometimes we encounter mountains in our lives that we have to overcome. From great obstacles to minor inconveniences, we all have our challenges. How do we get past them? What can we do to get over those mountains? Join Alex as he discusses some of the obstacles he has overcome and how he overcame them.

Episode 13

pushingbacktheshadows — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:47:00 +0000

Hi guys,

Ready for another sneak peak? Well, this podcast will be going up on Saturday the 11th of November and it’s all about how we can sometimes leave things one day too late. Do you ever find that there are things you wish you’d said, things you wish you’d done but you’ve left them too late? When talking about mental health, we can find that we put off those conversations because we don’t know quite what to say, then we can find it’s too late to say anything. Check out the clip above for more about what I say!

Episode 11: Social Media Depression: Real or Myth?

pushingbacktheshadows — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 14:20:11 +0000

Is social media depression a thing? The grass is greener on the other side of the fence, that sort of thing. It’s something that we’ve come across before and we wanted to explore it. Check it out!

Luce - the Interview

pushingbacktheshadows — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:29:52 +0000

A wonderful interview from Luce, who talks about her struggles with mental health. Join Alex, Cheryl and Luce in the discussion. You can find the transcript here.