Best Mindwaves Podcasts (2025)

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Menopause Part 3: Helen 27:12

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2+ y ago27:12

27:12

In the final part of our series on menopause and mental health, author and researcher Helen Douglas shares her insights around menopause, trauma and neurodiversity. Helen shares her own experiences, including the groups which have been invaluable in supporting her wellbeing.

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Menopause Part 2: Maddy 17:26

2+ y ago17:26

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This is the second episode on our three part series looking at the menopause. In it we speak to Maddy about her experience with medical Menopause, the lack of education on the subject for young people, and the importance of talking to people you trust about your worries. Maddy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/maddydocherty Maddy's Instagram: https://…

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Menopause Part 1 Maureen 28:08

2+ y ago28:08

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This is our first episode in our three part series series looking at experiences of the menopause. We speak to Maureen about the ways in which it can affect all aspects of life, and the strategies she used.

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Creativity 46:39

3+ y ago46:39

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In this episode we chat to our guests about how they express themselves creatively and how they feel that it affects their mental health. We cover different forms of creativity, like painting, photography, crochet and sculpting. We also discuss the unexpected benefits of art for its own sake and the social bonds it can foster. You can find more fro…

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Winter and Emotions 41:38

3+ y ago41:38

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In this episode we explore some of the ways that the winter months affect our mental health. We discuss the importance of acknowledging your emotions, being kind to yourself, and understanding your personal body clock. You can find more from our guests here: Daryl MacDonald: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/daryl-macdonald Jorda…

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Social media 37:05

4y ago37:05

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In this episode we explore the ways that social media can impact on mental health, for good and bad. We cover how it increases the potential for social connection, how it could be more accessible, and the importance of boundaries. Featuring interviews with: Luke, Amy and Hannah from Glasgow Disabilities alliance. Dr Heather Cleland Woods from Glasg…

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Exercise and Endurance 34:43

4y ago34:43

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In this episode we speak with author Helen Douglas, Rachel Hoyes and Rebecca Strofton from TCV and psychotherapist and yoga teacher Elizabeth Walsh about their experience of long term exercise and its effect on mental health. We discuss several forms of exercise from running to gardening and how you can choose one that is the right fit for you. Gue…

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Mind Waves Podcast: Clutter Chat 32:22

5+ y ago32:22

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Mind Waves Podcast Episode 4 22:04

6+ y ago22:04

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In this episode we are in conversation with Hilda Campbell, Chief Executive of COPE Scotland. Hilda has so many inspiring things to say about how we can build a kinder society in which we ‘care over people’s emotions’. You can find out more about COPE and access their online resources at www.cope-scotland.org.…

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Seasons mini episode 7:42

7y ago7:42

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To mark our seasons theme drawing to an end we are delighted to share a special mini edition of the Mindwaves podcast. We feature some short interviews with GAMH volunteers and participants, recorded last month at the fantastic Autumn Festival in Bellahouston Park.

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Episode 2 23:23

7y ago23:23

23:23

We hear from Glasgow based mindfulness expert Kay Young, as well features from our Community Correspondents and feedback from our latest workshop!

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Episode 1 17:35

7y ago17:35

17:35

The very first episode of the Mindwaves podcast, with guests Maureen Gilmour and Angela McCrimmon. We explore the challenges of making journeys with anxiety disorder, as well as featuring some fantastic new music on the theme of mental health and vulnerability.