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My Story
Tuning Inwards is a series of conversations that focuses on exploring what ‘mental health’ means through the lens of incredible individuals who have been in a dark place, turned inside and faced what they found.
It’s host Stuart Lee, had a mental and physical breakdown in late 2021 and this podcast fills the gap between expert advice and lived experience in recovering and growing from mental and physical health challenges.
From the darkest moments, the brightest lights can emerge….
The first season of the podcast has now been released on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and beyond.
Episode #1: Intro Episode, Stu’s story of PTSD recovery and growth.
In this episode, your host tells his story, including why he started this series, what what his darkest moments were, how he overcame anxiety, insomnia and panic attacks, what it felt like to face the trauma stored inside, what treatments and modalities helped him recover, how he now views mental and physical health & the mind body connection and what’s next.
Episode #3: Josh’s Episode: Addiction, Childhood trauma & Breathwork!
Josh Connolly is a prominent mental health advocate recognised for his impactful presence in social and digital media.
In this episode, Stuart interviews Josh Connolly, a resilience and breathwork coach who has overcome addiction and childhood trauma.
Episode #5: Kenny’s Story: Mental health challenges, the power of self-acceptance and processing emotions.
Kenneth Drummond is the guest in this enlightening episode of the Tuning Inwards podcast. Kenny shares his personal journey through mental health challenges and the transformative power of self-acceptance and emotional healing.
Episode #7: Peter’s Story: Public Success & Private Grief.
In this deeply moving episode of Tuning Inwards, host Stuart Lee welcomes Peter Cowley, an accomplished entrepreneur and author, to share his journey through public success and private grief.
Our conversation covers: understanding mental health, peter’s journey, coping with grief, the mind-body connection, public success, private grief, community and support.
Episode #2: Lucy’s Episode: Recovery from Postpartum trauma , OCD & Meningitis
Lucy Millward is an actor, director and practioner in both London and Paris, whose work on connection and attunement extends into the arenas of theatre, mental health, business and education.
Here, Lucy speaks candidly about her recovery from meningitis, postpartum trauma and the dark days of her OCD diagnosis.
Episode #4: Dr Craig Dearden-Phillips, MBE
Dr. Craig Dearden-Phillips, MBE is a social entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to helping others through his businesses and personal journey with mental health.
During this episode Dr. Phillips shares his experience with severe anxiety and depression, rooted in childhood trauma, and how he found healing through therapy, exercise, meditation, and a balanced diet.
Episode #6: Amy’s Story, Personal Healing, Growth & Transformation!
Amy Mingin, Holistic Health Coach and Naturopath, is today’s guest.
Amy has been through the mud & got out the other side. She now shines brightly in this world and helps others live their fullest lives too.
In this upbeat episode of the Tuning Inwards podcast, host Stuart Lee speaks with Amy Mingin, a renowned naturopath and holistic health coach. They delve into the intricate relationship between mental health and the mind-body connection, exploring personal stories of recovery and the tools available for healing.
Episode #8: Sonja’s Story
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