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Have you listened to this week’s Stompcast episode yet? 🥾GB gymnast Ellie Downie shares the consequences she’s faced since speaking out about her treatment within gymnastics. I’m sure you’ll have seen that this has led her to a difficult decision, but if you haven’t already, listen to Ellie speak so bravely and inspirationally in full on @thestompcast 💚

January 25, 2023

I’m giving everything I can, and more. My life mission is to make mental health matter, to change the way we see, treat and maintain our minds. Yesterday I was at Westminster to drum up support for ‘Early Support Hubs’ and today I am interviewing the Secretary of State in charge of the Online Safety Bill. I’m dressed like James Bond because I truly am on a mission 😂 Try and stop me, let’s do this 💪🏼

January 24, 2023

Exclusive announcement from GB gymnast, Ellie Downie. This episode has absolutely shocked me, and I’m in no doubt that the contents of this episode will cause a ripple effect far and wide. I think it’s best you listen to the full episode and hear Ellie’s story for yourselves. I for one think she is absolutely incredible and inspirational. Thank you Ellie for being so brave and speaking out ❤️

January 23, 2023

Ever wondered why music makes you feel good? Here’s why. Join me on @classicfm tonight at 9pm for your dose of Uplifting Classics 🎶

January 22, 2023

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January 21, 2023

Can I be honest with you for a minute? My mental health has not been good this week. I feel like I have been firefighting, juggling and surviving. Why am I telling you this? Because I don’t want you to think, even for a second, that you are alone in your struggles. The good news is that I recognise the pressure I’m under, and am utilising everything I have learnt over the years, and indeed incorporated into my books, to support my mental health right now. 🛑 I’ve put boundaries in place this weekend and politely declined any plans that would draw energy from me. 🏃‍♂️ I’ve planned some movement into my weekend, I know this is a big one for me. 😴 Clearing the diary has meant I can breathe and rest. Not just sitting still but active rest, doing the things that energise me. For example… 🏍️ Being on the road, bike or car, is like therapy to me. Im going to make the most of the crisp weather forecasted. 👬 Spending time with friends that bring the RIGHT energy is vital for my health. Love you guys. 🎹 I had my first lesson this week and its helping me so much already! Will be practicing this weekend for sure. 🍃🐶 Last but not least is my nature and puppy therapy. Rolo and I will be enjoying some quality stomping time. I am as open as I can be with you all, while holding enough back to maintain some sense of privacy in my life. If you are feeling like me, going into this weekend, you are not alone. Please know that. Make an action plan like I have and actively move towards feeling better. More tips in my book ‘A Better Day’. Love you guys and thanks for being awesome to me 💙

January 20, 2023

Why do I keep sharing these? Because I believe in my heart that ‘A Better Day’ can make a difference, to both young and old, children and parents. I know what it’s like to feel like its just you, alone. I want to reach every single person who feels like that right now. You are not alone. My book is £5 on Amazon, it could be the difference 💙

January 19, 2023

How affirmations can change your mindset 🙌🏻 On this week’s @thestompcast episode we chat about the power of affirmations and how they really can reshape how you look at yourself and approach life. You all know I love my affirmations and quotes, but it was great to chat to @ella.mills__ about how she uses them and has got the whole family involved 💚 Give it a listen if you haven’t already 🥾

January 19, 2023

This one really hit home. Hard not to well up reading this. I don’t want you to feel alone. You are not alone. I hope ‘A Better Day’ is there to be a friend, to help you feel seen, in the good days and bad. My positive mental health toolkit is on Amazon for £5. I want this book to reach every household 💙

January 19, 2023

“We will meet again”. A sentence has never been so bitter sweet to me. In many ways I questioned whether I loved these words or hated them. I remember sitting in the flat in London, after a horrendous shift in A&E during the pandemic, and listened to our Queen sharing this encouragement. “We will meet again”. At this time, and particularly on this day, I was traumatised. I saw so much death in the hospital. These few words got me through in ways I cannot explain, some of the things I saw and experienced will go with me to the grave. In many ways I chose this suffering. I had decided to stay in London rather than go back to my family in Wales. Why? I felt it was my duty. Not only because I was an A&E doctor, but because I knew I had a platform that could educate and empower people with the knowledge of what was going on. The true story from the frontline, from our perspective. And in doing so I hoped, in fact I knew, it would save lives. See, without knowing it, by staying in London, I not only was alone and away from my family, but I had made an unknowing choice to never see my brother Llŷr again. He would go on to take his own life before I got back to Wales. One week prior to be precise. That unknowing sacrifice will haunt me for the rest of my life. The last time I saw Llŷr I waved him off to the train station, after joining me on work experience in Lewisham hospital. I miss him every single day. The pain we feel as a family I would not wish on my worst enemy. His empty seat at the table will never be filled. So why did I get this tattoo? The truth was, we didn’t meet again, not in this life at least. But in spirit I know he is with me, and if nothing else his legacy pushes me forward, every single day. That sentence still keeps me going and one day I hope these words will be true. We will meet again, my boy 💙

November 26, 2022

Let me be real with you for a moment. I have put my heart and soul into writing this book. I wish I had this as a child, to help me navigate growing up. It would have really helped me through so much. Give young people the tools to look after their mental health. Give them the language and confidence to speak out when they need help. You don’t want to receive the phone call I had to a few years ago. For the price of a London pint (no joke), you can help a young person in your life. Tomorrow school is back. Add this essential toolkit to their lives. Publishes in just over a week, pre- order now with link in bio 📚

September 26, 2022

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT! STOMPCAST IS LAUNCHING ON MONDAY 📢 💪 THE MISSION: To get everyone out and walking for at least an hour a week, to boost both your mental and physical health. 🔊Every Monday I’ll be joined by an incredible guest, in a location chosen by them, to take an ambient meander into their life. 🍃 You’ll join us through uplifting and thought provoking stories, with a soothing backdrop of birdsong, crashing waves or the breeze gently rustling through leaves. ⏱ Every episode is an hour long and broken into three 20 minute parts, that are designed to be listened to on three short stomps or one long one. 🎧So, grab your headphones and some comfy shoes and let’s get stomping! @thestompcast

July 26, 2022