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Interviews
Mental Health Swims and Me with Rachel Ashe
The founder of Mental Health Swims discusses her own mental health challenges, the power of a supportive community and how she found relief in the cold water
Stormbreak, Movement and Mental Health with Martin Yelling
Former elite athlete and the founder of charity Stormbreak shares how movement can be a powerful tool to support our children's mental health.
Taking Movement to the Streets with John Allison
The founder of StreetGym® shares his childhood and military experiences which inspired an urban workout designed to reduce stress and build confidence.
The Power of Movement with Leon Taylor
We discuss hyperactivity, Olympics, depression and the impact of movement on mental health with one of the most successful divers this country has ever produced
More Shared Stories
Crossfit Changed my OCD
I have thought a lot about why CrossFit training has been key to stopping my OCD. I think it boils down to being constantly challenged. In the beginning I was replacing my feelings of anxiety and self-doubt with a sense of achievement.
Mind Over Marathon and Beyond
It is incredible how the two part documentary titled Mind Over Marathon completely reframed the way I use and thought about exercise.
How Running Saved My Mental Health
Running on my own boosted my mental and physical well-being enormously. Running within a supportive community took it to the next level and parkrun gave me both
Developing A Fit Mind
I learned some fundamental human psychology to better understand the triggers for my Non Epileptic Anxiety Disorder and have managed to get myself to good health again. I owe so much of that to exercise.
Running RED January with Hannah Beecham
As RED January 2020 approaches, we talk to founder and CEO Hannah Beecham about the success of the community campaign and the family experience which inspired it.
Students Take the Plunge for Better Mental Health
We meet the students who are using cold water dips to grow awareness, funds and communities all for better mental health
Running for CALM
Despite the sore legs and tired muscles, my passion for running grew and it became my rush. The release that I had once found in alcohol and drugs, was now clean, pure and in my control.
Rebuilding My Relationship with Running
When I developed a dependency on running, it took a long time for me to. Admitting it means you know something is not right and I didn’t want to know something wasn’t right
Channelling My Emotions
After a long-term struggle with mental illness and substance abuse issues, my brother sadly took his own life. Four years later and I have just completed a swim across the English Channel in his memory
Perfectly Imperfect at Running
In my darkest hour, my eating disorder tried to use running to destroy my life. It failed. Running showed me recovery is possible.
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Francesca Turauskis
Fran is a writer and the producer of the Seize Your Adventure podcast