Author Elisa Marcella Webb’s depression changed her whole life. The career she’d nurtured fell by the wayside, and she struggled to hold down a job. But by allowing herself the space to explore her passions, she found a new life, recovery, and therapy in the written word £7.…
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Isabel Losada: My Year Of New Sensations
What happened when author Isabel Losada dedicated a whole year to exploring the intersection between sex and happiness? Isabel Losada From an early age, writer Isabel Losada was interested in everything that could nourish her mentally, physically, and spiritually. After publishing several books exploring spirituality and the pursuit of happiness,…
I Spent 20 Years Blaming Myself for My Mother’s Suicide
James Brett, founder of the non-profit Plant for Peace [http://plantforpeace.org/], kept the sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of his grandfather a secret for years. His life spiralled after his mother’s suicide, but through seeking support, he found self-awareness and a passion to make a real…
Louise Thompson: My Mental Health Reality
For Louise Thompson, 2017 has been a transformative year. The original cast member of Made in Chelsea has quit the party scene and created a promising new career in fitness – with a sportswear line, a book on positivity, and a million followers on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/louise.thompson/…
Pioneering The Positivity Movement: The woman making wholesome memes
Whether it’s websites dedicated to ‘good news’, viral motivational TedTalks, or giant inflatable unicorns, positivity and escapism is the ‘thing’ of 2017. And wholesome memes are bang on trend Elle McGann 2017 has not, by any account, been an entirely smooth ride. And yet, more than ever before, digital…
I Cycled 400 Miles in Memory of My Friend Who Took His Own Life
After his friend Simon’s suicide, Adam Mitchinson was grieving for both himself, and the family Simon left behind. Adam set himself the greatest challenge he’s ever faced in order to raise money for Simon’s children and the suicide-prevention charity CALM, and to honour his friend’s memory…
I Survived a Car Crash that Left Me with Brain Damage
Just as her career was flourishing, professional singer Angela Molineux narrowly survived a horrific crash. Through courage and self-belief, she learnt to embrace life again Angela Molineux "There could be swelling in your brain and you might lose consciousness at any moment” – that’s what the paramedic told me…
I Battled My Internal Voices for 7 Long Years
TV presenter Christoulla Boodram thought her erratic behaviour would deny her a happy life. But when she embraced her faith, the whole world grew brighter Christoulla Boodram Where had this sinister voice in my mind come from? It would make me do strange things and tell me that if I…
Emma Blackery: Battling the Dragon, Taming the Bear
YouTuber, musician, and now author, Emma Blackery talks candidly about depression, separation anxiety and the importance of speaking up Emma Blackery Since launching her YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/user/emmablackery] in 2012, Emma Blackery has seen some dramatic changes in her life. Initially known for her no-nonsense videos…