Mental Health Episodes

In the Season 12 finale of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe speaks with Mike Whittaker, a BMX volunteer and racer at Bruntwood Park BMX Club in Cheadle. Mike shares how BMX filled the community gap he felt after leaving the police, leading him to volunteer on track repairs and later head up maintenance, while also returning to racing himself. After breaking his T12 vertebrae, he committed to regional and national racing, documenting events on YouTube to encourage ad...

Host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe introduces the eighth episode of Season 12 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast featuring Isobel Lepist, a neurodiversity coach and ADHD advocate. Isobel shares her shift from 25+ years in corporate HR to founding At The Millpond after a late diagnosis, including creating a workplace neurodivergent employee support group and training as an ADHD coach. She explains how coaching helps adults—often overwhelmed and vulnerable—move from crisis and dysregulation to balance,...

In the 16th and final episode of Season 8 of the Meet the Mancunian Podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe welcomes Matthew Carroll, Station Manager of Evolve Radio. Carroll shares his 25-year journey in community and hospital radio, discussing the personal and professional challenges he has faced, including struggles with mental health. He introduces his latest venture, Evolve Radio, aimed at bringing community radio to Stockport and providing training opportunities for aspiring broadcaster...

In the seventh episode of Season 8 of the Meet the Mancunian Podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe talks with Mark Sproston, Founder of Project 23. Mark shares his personal journey, dealing with the mental health crisis following his brother's suicide, and the formation of Project 23, an award-winning, self-funding mental health group aimed at preventing suicides and providing support. They discuss the impact of physical fitness on mental health, the challenges of mental health services, and Mark...

A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. It's Autistic Pride Day on 18th June. The purpose of Autistic Pride Day is a uniquely autistic led initiative celebrating neurodiversity and the strengths of autistic individuals. It empowers the autistic community, promotes self-advocacy, and fosters a sense of pride and unity, challenging stereotypes and inspiring change. In the third episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Charlie Michael Baker, author about supporting autism ...

7.10 Meet the Mancunian: Talking supporting mental health with theatre with Zac Blinston A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 7, Episode 10 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #GM #manchester #MentalHealth #Theatre #SocialImpact #NonProfit. Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe. (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). In the tenth episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Zac Blinston, Artistic Director of Mental Rebellion Theatre, who shares his journey from ...

A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 6, Episode 11 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #GM #manchester #community #mental health #menopause #socialimpact. I'm Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host. In the eleventh episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Ruth Rosselson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-rosselson-07970/], Resilience Coordinator, Manchester Mind [https://www.manchestermind.org/our-services/training-learning/mindfulness-and-menopause/] about h...

A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 6, Episode 7 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #youth #mentalhealth #socialimpact #nonprofit #blackhistorymonth. I'm Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, your friendly host. In the seventh episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Angeli Sweeney, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeli-sweeney-92505332/] Senior Mental Health Practitioner and Youth Worker, 42nd Street [https://www.42ndstreet.org.uk/] about supporting yo...

A warm Mancunian welcome to all my listeners. Presenting Season 5, Episode 1 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #mentalhealth #veterans #suicideprevention #community #socialimpact #nonprofit Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). In the season premiere episode, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Andy Schofield [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-schofield-3ba205a3/]about creating awareness for mental health and veterans in suppor...

Good morning. Presenting Season 5, Episode 3 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #suicideprevention #mentalhealth #community #manchester #mancunian Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). In the third episode of Season 5, the Meet the Mancunian podcast talks to Mike Palmer, Co-founder, Three Dads Walking (https://www.3dadswalking.uk/) about raising awareness on suicide prevention in young people. They have partnered with suicide preve...

Presenting Season 3, Episode 12 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #mens #mentalhealth #thriving #community Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Mike Richard, Founder, Talk About It Mate (https://www.talkaboutitmate.co.uk/). Mike shares how he founded a peer support mental health group inspired by his own lived experiences. He shares how they have adapted their services to include those that are digit...

Presenting Season 3, Episode 6 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #men's #mental health Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Nick Pimlott, Trustee, Mentell (https://www.mentell.org.uk/). Nick shares how Mentell provides circles for men to talk in a safe space. He shares how important it is to look after mental health like we do our physical health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot...

Presenting Season 3, Episode 3 of the #MeettheMancunian #podcast #mancunian #manchester #overcomingtrauma #flourishandfly, Hosted by Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe (https://www.instagram.com/meetthemancunian/). This week's Mancunian guest is Fiona Johnson-Bygrave, Founder, I am Fearless (https://www.iamfearlesstoday.com/). Fiona is a survivor who has risen from the lived experience of trauma. Fiona is on a mission to help women unleash and activate their inner superwomen so they can flourish and fly. Sh...

The eleventh episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Sara Kay, Founder, Serious Laughter (https://www.seriouslaughterwellbeing.co.uk/ [https://www.thehivemindcompany.co.uk/]). Sara is a wellbeing laughter yoga teacher and also hosts laughter yoga sessions for community groups. She enjoys bringing mental strength through laughter to people who are anxious or overwhelmed. She also brings joy to families and children using puppets to create special memories. --- Send in a voice message:...

The tenth episode of the Meet the Mancunian podcast features Sarah Steinhoefel, Founder, The Hive Mind Company (https://www.thehivemindcompany.co.uk/). Sarah is a coach to female business owners who she supports with marketing & mental health advice. She aims to help her clients gain confidence and find their own voice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deepa-thomas-sutcliffe/message