Mental Health & Me Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:19:16 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2451255 en-us © 2026 Mental Health & Me yes db65c6c9-6064-529b-b354-ed1e8b58256c Jenna 🌿 episodic true A self funded podcast with mental health chats & lifes journey discussions, mixed with some humour - because life is hard enough 🤍

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jenna 🌿 https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0vquujb3yklwn4kknszpk2yaet5x?.jpg Mental Health & Me Episode 20 - Addiction, Brain Surgery & Psychosis with comedian Max Roddy Episode 20 - Addiction, Brain Surgery & Psychosis with comedian Max Roddy Eugene AKA Max Roddy is this weeks guest, and he shares his life story with me, publicly, for the very first time!
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What a conversation we had, with lots of LOLs & some deep, dark moments.
Eugenes' journey has been anything but ordinary. From battling addiction to enduring brain surgery, from navigating the shadows of psychosis to standing in the spotlight as a comedian, his story is one of resilience & rebirth. Now, he shares his story for the very first time with courage & honesty. 
Through laughter, he reminds us that healing is possible & that hope can rise from the darkest places.

]]> Eugene AKA Max Roddy is this weeks guest, and he shares his life story with me, publicly, for the very first time!
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What a conversation we had, with lots of LOLs & some deep, dark moments.
Eugenes' journey has been anything but ordinary. From battling addiction to enduring brain surgery, from navigating the shadows of psychosis to standing in the spotlight as a comedian, his story is one of resilience & rebirth. Now, he shares his story for the very first time with courage & honesty. 
Through laughter, he reminds us that healing is possible & that hope can rise from the darkest places.

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-17828915 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0100 3842 full false Episode 19 - Staring Death In The Face, Twice, with Amanda St John Episode 19 - Staring Death In The Face, Twice, with Amanda St John In this weeks episode, I get to have an amazing, emotional & inspiring conversation with Amanda St John.
What. A. Woman!
Amanda openly discussed her battle with her mental health when she was just 16 years old, bullied throughout school & into her work life. Amanda stared death in the face when she was just 17 after contracting meningitis. She battled the odds and then got married & had a beautiful baby girl. 
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Amanda speaks about the breakdown of her marriage, the post separation anxiety that followed, the financial struggles she went through & how, just as she was rebuilding her life back up, she drove her car accidentally off a 300foot cliff, leaving her unconscious with no pulse. Staring death in the face a second time, Amanda explains how she heard a voice telling her to 'sing'. After recovering from her car accident, she did, in fact, sing & she released two albums: “Grow” (2016) and “The Muscle Shoals Sessions” (2019)
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Amanda transitioned into motivational speaking and life coaching. She now hosts the podcast “A Created Life”, focusing on mindset, personal growth & empowerment. She is also the creator of the “High Vibe Tribe,” a membership and coaching platform encouraging purpose-driven living and personal transformation  .
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The heat in the room that day was 42 degrees, so the background noise is the fan going for gold 🤭

]]> In this weeks episode, I get to have an amazing, emotional & inspiring conversation with Amanda St John.
What. A. Woman!
Amanda openly discussed her battle with her mental health when she was just 16 years old, bullied throughout school & into her work life. Amanda stared death in the face when she was just 17 after contracting meningitis. She battled the odds and then got married & had a beautiful baby girl. 
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Amanda speaks about the breakdown of her marriage, the post separation anxiety that followed, the financial struggles she went through & how, just as she was rebuilding her life back up, she drove her car accidentally off a 300foot cliff, leaving her unconscious with no pulse. Staring death in the face a second time, Amanda explains how she heard a voice telling her to 'sing'. After recovering from her car accident, she did, in fact, sing & she released two albums: “Grow” (2016) and “The Muscle Shoals Sessions” (2019)
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Amanda transitioned into motivational speaking and life coaching. She now hosts the podcast “A Created Life”, focusing on mindset, personal growth & empowerment. She is also the creator of the “High Vibe Tribe,” a membership and coaching platform encouraging purpose-driven living and personal transformation  .
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The heat in the room that day was 42 degrees, so the background noise is the fan going for gold 🤭

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-17485058 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0100 3560 full false Episode 18 - Autism, ADHD, OCD & Narcissists with Jude Morrow Episode 18 - Autism, ADHD, OCD & Narcissists with Jude Morrow This week, I get to have a conversation with Jude Morrow. Jude is a highly influential neurodiversity advocate, author, speaker & long-time friend of mine.
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In this episode we discuss Jude being diagnosed as autistic (although not told until he was 18), having a classroom assistant until he was 16 & how he adapted to becoming a dad aged just 22, to a son with the same autism/ adhd diagnosis as himself.
We spoke about Jude being a social worker for 9 years before he published his first memoir- sharing his experiences as an autistic dad.
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Jude also speaks of the organisation that he founded - Neurodiversity Training International, which offers autism-focused training, online learning, diagnostics, coaching & consulting. The organization is autistic-led & helps other neurodivergent individuals build businesses rather than simply fitting into neurotypical structures.
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We recorded this wayyyy back in February, but we thought we lost it! I'm so glad we got it back as it took us so long to get into a room together & I always enjoy Judes' chats 🤍

]]> This week, I get to have a conversation with Jude Morrow. Jude is a highly influential neurodiversity advocate, author, speaker & long-time friend of mine.
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In this episode we discuss Jude being diagnosed as autistic (although not told until he was 18), having a classroom assistant until he was 16 & how he adapted to becoming a dad aged just 22, to a son with the same autism/ adhd diagnosis as himself.
We spoke about Jude being a social worker for 9 years before he published his first memoir- sharing his experiences as an autistic dad.
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Jude also speaks of the organisation that he founded - Neurodiversity Training International, which offers autism-focused training, online learning, diagnostics, coaching & consulting. The organization is autistic-led & helps other neurodivergent individuals build businesses rather than simply fitting into neurotypical structures.
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We recorded this wayyyy back in February, but we thought we lost it! I'm so glad we got it back as it took us so long to get into a room together & I always enjoy Judes' chats 🤍

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-17445842 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0100 3372 full false Episode 17 - Diagnosed as a Lesbian with Emer Maguire Episode 17 - Diagnosed as a Lesbian with Emer Maguire In this weeks episode, I get to have a very seriously unserious conversation with Emer Maguire! 
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A native from Strabane - who claims she LOVES Strabane - but has moved to Belfast...
This episode was SO much fun! We went from very serious, to almost crying laughing in minutes.
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Emer & I discuss our diagnosis of OCD, how it affects us & how scary it can be. Emer also openly discusses her autism diagnosis, her career in comedy & music, her experience in university & graduating as a speech & language therapist, her first time seeing two girls kiss (😂😂) and SO much more!
No one can make me laugh as much as Emer can! We always have the best time when we get together!

]]> In this weeks episode, I get to have a very seriously unserious conversation with Emer Maguire! 
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A native from Strabane - who claims she LOVES Strabane - but has moved to Belfast...
This episode was SO much fun! We went from very serious, to almost crying laughing in minutes.
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Emer & I discuss our diagnosis of OCD, how it affects us & how scary it can be. Emer also openly discusses her autism diagnosis, her career in comedy & music, her experience in university & graduating as a speech & language therapist, her first time seeing two girls kiss (😂😂) and SO much more!
No one can make me laugh as much as Emer can! We always have the best time when we get together!

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-17406648 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100 4416 full false Episode 16 - The Devastating Effects of Pregablin with Danny McGinn Episode 16 - The Devastating Effects of Pregablin with Danny McGinn On this weeks episode, I get to have a conversation with Danny McGinn about the devastating effects pregablin, that he was prescribed & given from a doctor, had on his whole entire life. 
 Danny spoke about the instant relief he felt from the moment he popped the very first pill after injuring his back in a freak accident. In his own words, he quickly became hooked & his life quickly began to crumble down around him, it affected his wife, his children, his family & he also lost his job.
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 Dannys message that he wishes to share is - just because a doctor has prescribed you a certain medication, it doesn't mean it is safe for you & it shouldn't be taken without full discussion & disclosure of the effects. Addiction destroys lives.

]]> On this weeks episode, I get to have a conversation with Danny McGinn about the devastating effects pregablin, that he was prescribed & given from a doctor, had on his whole entire life. 
 Danny spoke about the instant relief he felt from the moment he popped the very first pill after injuring his back in a freak accident. In his own words, he quickly became hooked & his life quickly began to crumble down around him, it affected his wife, his children, his family & he also lost his job.
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 Dannys message that he wishes to share is - just because a doctor has prescribed you a certain medication, it doesn't mean it is safe for you & it shouldn't be taken without full discussion & disclosure of the effects. Addiction destroys lives.

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-17288881 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +0100 4016 full false Episode 15 - Alter Ego Shaun, Choir Boy Albums & Chrons Disease with Shane Todd Episode 15 - Alter Ego Shaun, Choir Boy Albums & Chrons Disease with Shane Todd This week, I sat down with Shaun AKA Shane Todd! I fan girled so hard during this episode since I've been a fan of Shane's this past 15 years - so much so, that I got his name wrong in the first 14 seconds of meeting him.

Shane & I speak about how Shane left school at 16 to go to tech, his introduction to being in front of the camera instead of behind the camera, his time as a choir boy, dropping his new rap album, working his way up the NI comedy scene, his boring 'rock & roll' life style, how he met his wife, how becoming a dad has changed him, his chrons disease diagnosis, we talk about hair transplants, nose jobs, botox & so much more!
I really, really enjoyed this conversation & I know you will too! 

]]> This week, I sat down with Shaun AKA Shane Todd! I fan girled so hard during this episode since I've been a fan of Shane's this past 15 years - so much so, that I got his name wrong in the first 14 seconds of meeting him.

Shane & I speak about how Shane left school at 16 to go to tech, his introduction to being in front of the camera instead of behind the camera, his time as a choir boy, dropping his new rap album, working his way up the NI comedy scene, his boring 'rock & roll' life style, how he met his wife, how becoming a dad has changed him, his chrons disease diagnosis, we talk about hair transplants, nose jobs, botox & so much more!
I really, really enjoyed this conversation & I know you will too! 

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-17249579 Thu, 29 May 2025 21:00:00 +0100 3364 full false Episode 14- Toxic Relationships, Mental Health & Strong Women with Claire O'Hagan Episode 14- Toxic Relationships, Mental Health & Strong Women with Claire O'Hagan This week, I sit down with ultimate girls girl & 'strong woman' Claire O Hagan.
 This was such a lovely open & honest conversation were we discuss rumours, the affect they have on people, social media, toxic relationships, strong woman prep, periods, hormones, ozempic & so much more!

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> This week, I sit down with ultimate girls girl & 'strong woman' Claire O Hagan.
 This was such a lovely open & honest conversation were we discuss rumours, the affect they have on people, social media, toxic relationships, strong woman prep, periods, hormones, ozempic & so much more!

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-17170886 Thu, 15 May 2025 19:00:00 +0100 4011 1 14 full false Episode 13 - I Gave My Children To Social Services with Chrisina Doherty Episode 13 - I Gave My Children To Social Services with Chrisina Doherty This week, I get to chat with Chrisina Doherty, who bravely shares her story publicly for the very first time.
This has been the most traumatic & complex conversation I've ever had on the podcast, but I really want to show Christina how proud I am of her.
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Sitting today, clean & sober for this past 4 years, Christina spoke about the many hardships she had faced before she even reached the age of 18.
Christina had her first baby aged 17, but at only 6 weeks old, he passed away due to cot death.
This saw Christina's first major trauma and her turn to alcohol & substance misuse that took over her life.
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Christina's story includes drug abuse, social services, domestic violence, s*icide, loss, rehabilitation, recovery & so much more.
Hearing real stories from real people, just like Christina, not only show us that everyone has their own battles, but they also show us how we can rebuild & recover.
Please do not miss this episode.

]]> This week, I get to chat with Chrisina Doherty, who bravely shares her story publicly for the very first time.
This has been the most traumatic & complex conversation I've ever had on the podcast, but I really want to show Christina how proud I am of her.
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Sitting today, clean & sober for this past 4 years, Christina spoke about the many hardships she had faced before she even reached the age of 18.
Christina had her first baby aged 17, but at only 6 weeks old, he passed away due to cot death.
This saw Christina's first major trauma and her turn to alcohol & substance misuse that took over her life.
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Christina's story includes drug abuse, social services, domestic violence, s*icide, loss, rehabilitation, recovery & so much more.
Hearing real stories from real people, just like Christina, not only show us that everyone has their own battles, but they also show us how we can rebuild & recover.
Please do not miss this episode.

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-17125717 Thu, 08 May 2025 23:00:00 +0100 3594 full false Episode 12 - Boxing Champion, Depression & Lyme Disease with Connor Coyle Episode 12 - Boxing Champion, Depression & Lyme Disease with Connor Coyle In this weeks episode, kindly sponsored by KSK Rathmor Engineering, I got to sit down with Connor 'The Kid' Coyle, who is a Derry native & professional boxer - who is currently ranked 3rd in the WBA World Middleweight rankings.
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Connor spoke in depth about how he got into boxing, how he got the nicknake 'the kid', the dedication & hours of training he puts in at training camps, his mental health coming up to big fights & his heart ache of missing his children when he is away for months at a time at fight camps.
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Connor also shares his story on how he contracted Lyme disease that almost ended his career, his recovery from it both physically & mentally and Connor also bravley shares the lowest point in his life, with some advice for young men 🤍
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]]> In this weeks episode, kindly sponsored by KSK Rathmor Engineering, I got to sit down with Connor 'The Kid' Coyle, who is a Derry native & professional boxer - who is currently ranked 3rd in the WBA World Middleweight rankings.
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Connor spoke in depth about how he got into boxing, how he got the nicknake 'the kid', the dedication & hours of training he puts in at training camps, his mental health coming up to big fights & his heart ache of missing his children when he is away for months at a time at fight camps.
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Connor also shares his story on how he contracted Lyme disease that almost ended his career, his recovery from it both physically & mentally and Connor also bravley shares the lowest point in his life, with some advice for young men 🤍
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]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-17079862 Thu, 01 May 2025 17:00:00 +0100 3050 1 12 full false Episode 11 - Internet Domination, Coming Out as Gay & Being a Nerd with Adam B Episode 11 - Internet Domination, Coming Out as Gay & Being a Nerd with Adam B It's Adam B! This is not a drill! It's the real, actual Adam B! I still can not believe Adam gave up some time from his busy life to come on my podcast & chat to me. 
It was an absolute honour & I think he is just the nicest & most genuine man.
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We had sooooo much fun during our conversation where we spoke about fitting in at school, Adams decision on why he decided not to go to university, opening our own nightclub, Adams viral 'coming out' video, zombies, babies in ball pits, skincare, being a MAN & so much more!

]]> It's Adam B! This is not a drill! It's the real, actual Adam B! I still can not believe Adam gave up some time from his busy life to come on my podcast & chat to me. 
It was an absolute honour & I think he is just the nicest & most genuine man.
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We had sooooo much fun during our conversation where we spoke about fitting in at school, Adams decision on why he decided not to go to university, opening our own nightclub, Adams viral 'coming out' video, zombies, babies in ball pits, skincare, being a MAN & so much more!

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-17028174 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0100 4044 1 11 full false Episode 10 - Being An Alcoholic Until The Day I Die with Geraldine Leydon Episode 10 - Being An Alcoholic Until The Day I Die with Geraldine Leydon This week, I had a conversation with the incredible Geraldine Leyden, aka GiGi, SerenityTen, mentor, author, coach & recovering alcoholic.
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We discussed in depth how our own separate mental breakdowns unfolded & how we were both on the brink of leaving this world, when we were both saved by what we can only describe as a miracle. 
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We also spoke about how Geraldine manifested the man of her dreams - after the end of her first toxic relationship - who she met at 19 & is still married to, to this day. We spoke about her spiralling mental health due to her increase in alcohol dependency & we also celebrated that she is now 11 years sober! 
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Gigi is the true definition that we can recover.
What a pleasure it was to get to speak to this lady. 

]]> This week, I had a conversation with the incredible Geraldine Leyden, aka GiGi, SerenityTen, mentor, author, coach & recovering alcoholic.
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We discussed in depth how our own separate mental breakdowns unfolded & how we were both on the brink of leaving this world, when we were both saved by what we can only describe as a miracle. 
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We also spoke about how Geraldine manifested the man of her dreams - after the end of her first toxic relationship - who she met at 19 & is still married to, to this day. We spoke about her spiralling mental health due to her increase in alcohol dependency & we also celebrated that she is now 11 years sober! 
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Gigi is the true definition that we can recover.
What a pleasure it was to get to speak to this lady. 

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-16990669 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0100 3653 full false Episode 9 - From Being An MMA Fighter To Being Paralysed with Ryan Curtis Episode 9 - From Being An MMA Fighter To Being Paralysed with Ryan Curtis We were both told we would never walk again after our accidents.
How did we beat the odds? 
With intense rehabilitation & bulletproof mindsets, we are both walking again & living life to the fullest, whilst helping other people along the way.
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Ryan & I had a profound conversation about our time in hospital, being paralysed, the loneliness that comes with it & the heartbreak of missing our children during our recovery. 
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We also speak about Ryans time as an MMA fighter, stem cell regeneration, the importance of a positive mindset, the devastating loss of his mother & so much more.

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••


]]> We were both told we would never walk again after our accidents.
How did we beat the odds? 
With intense rehabilitation & bulletproof mindsets, we are both walking again & living life to the fullest, whilst helping other people along the way.
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Ryan & I had a profound conversation about our time in hospital, being paralysed, the loneliness that comes with it & the heartbreak of missing our children during our recovery. 
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We also speak about Ryans time as an MMA fighter, stem cell regeneration, the importance of a positive mindset, the devastating loss of his mother & so much more.

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••


]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-16906046 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0100 4698 1 9 full false Episode 8 - From Professional Footballer To Paralegic with Peter Mitchell Episode 8 - From Professional Footballer To Paralegic with Peter Mitchell During my conversation with Peter Mitchell, we spoke about his professional football career when he played for Leeds United for 3 years before he was in a horrific car accident that left him paralysed from the waist down - forever.
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During our conversation, we also spoke about his love for his granda, him 'living the dream' being a young footballer living in England and the days before & weeks after the car accident that left him needing a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
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Peter spoke about the difficulty & the dark days that followed the accident, with having to get used to his prognoais of never being able to walk again.
 Peter also tells me how he met his beautiful wife, Brenda, the birth of his daughter, his time as an actor in Hollyoaks & his current position as a football coach.
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I did shed a tear during this conversation, but I also seen how much Peter still loved life. I absolutely loved every minute of this conversation, and you will too!

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> During my conversation with Peter Mitchell, we spoke about his professional football career when he played for Leeds United for 3 years before he was in a horrific car accident that left him paralysed from the waist down - forever.
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During our conversation, we also spoke about his love for his granda, him 'living the dream' being a young footballer living in England and the days before & weeks after the car accident that left him needing a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
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Peter spoke about the difficulty & the dark days that followed the accident, with having to get used to his prognoais of never being able to walk again.
 Peter also tells me how he met his beautiful wife, Brenda, the birth of his daughter, his time as an actor in Hollyoaks & his current position as a football coach.
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I did shed a tear during this conversation, but I also seen how much Peter still loved life. I absolutely loved every minute of this conversation, and you will too!

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-16864526 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +0000 3369 full false Episode 7 - Escaping My Narcissistic Partner of 30 Years With Mary Keogh Episode 7 - Escaping My Narcissistic Partner of 30 Years With Mary Keogh I finally got to sit down with Mary Keogh & we had a deep discussion about the importance of knowing when a relationship is no longer positively serving you, knowing the right time to leave & knowing our worth. 

This was an incredible conversation that may be helpful to anyone feeling stuck in a rut or stuck in a relationship they no longer feel valued in.

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> I finally got to sit down with Mary Keogh & we had a deep discussion about the importance of knowing when a relationship is no longer positively serving you, knowing the right time to leave & knowing our worth. 

This was an incredible conversation that may be helpful to anyone feeling stuck in a rut or stuck in a relationship they no longer feel valued in.

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-16824554 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 3461 1 7 full false Episode 6 - From Britains Got Talent Finalist to Alcohol & Drug Problems with Jordan O'Keefe Episode 6 - From Britains Got Talent Finalist to Alcohol & Drug Problems with Jordan O'Keefe I sat down with Jordan O'Keefe & we had such a lovely, naturally open & honest conversation about hitting the highest of highs & then falling into the lowest of lows. 
 Jordan was very open with how he became addicted to alcohol & how it negatively impacted not only himself, but also the relationships in his life.
 Thankfully, Jordan has been able to battle through the past 18 months of sobriety & is doing so well for himself again.
 A lovely, genuine man & one of my favourite conversations so far!

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> I sat down with Jordan O'Keefe & we had such a lovely, naturally open & honest conversation about hitting the highest of highs & then falling into the lowest of lows. 
 Jordan was very open with how he became addicted to alcohol & how it negatively impacted not only himself, but also the relationships in his life.
 Thankfully, Jordan has been able to battle through the past 18 months of sobriety & is doing so well for himself again.
 A lovely, genuine man & one of my favourite conversations so far!

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-16781510 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 3227 full false Episode 5 - Former Jusitce Minister, Post Partum Anxiety & Asking For Help with Claire Sugden Episode 5 - Former Jusitce Minister, Post Partum Anxiety & Asking For Help with Claire Sugden I sat down with the former Minister of Justice, Claire Sugden MLA & we had a conversation regarding Sean Lynchs case (see episode 3)
  We also had such an interesting conversation about the important role in politics I am unknowingly representing with my mental health advocacy.
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 Claire spoke so openly about her struggles with post partum anxiety after the birth of her baby, which shows that yes, you can be a strong woman in power & you can also have mental health struggles - it doesn't make us weak, infact, it makes us stronger! 
   We discuss the importance of seeking help, the benefits of taking medication for us, personally & the issue of mental health services, in general, in the North West.
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 I absolutely loved speaking to Claire, I could have spoken to her all day! It's a brilliant, all-round conversation that you will not want to miss. 
 Breaking down barriers & opening doors!

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> I sat down with the former Minister of Justice, Claire Sugden MLA & we had a conversation regarding Sean Lynchs case (see episode 3)
  We also had such an interesting conversation about the important role in politics I am unknowingly representing with my mental health advocacy.
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 Claire spoke so openly about her struggles with post partum anxiety after the birth of her baby, which shows that yes, you can be a strong woman in power & you can also have mental health struggles - it doesn't make us weak, infact, it makes us stronger! 
   We discuss the importance of seeking help, the benefits of taking medication for us, personally & the issue of mental health services, in general, in the North West.
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 I absolutely loved speaking to Claire, I could have spoken to her all day! It's a brilliant, all-round conversation that you will not want to miss. 
 Breaking down barriers & opening doors!

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-16740485 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 2834 full false Episode 4- Sean Lynch Part 2 Episode 4- Sean Lynch Part 2 Sean discusses the days leading up to his life changing incident, the day itself, & his life now after it all. Sean also speaks about the mistreatment & the overall failings he faced at his time in Maghabury

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> Sean discusses the days leading up to his life changing incident, the day itself, & his life now after it all. Sean also speaks about the mistreatment & the overall failings he faced at his time in Maghabury

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-16704704 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000 2022 full false Episode 3 - Sean Lynch Part 1 Episode 3 - Sean Lynch Part 1 This week, I sit down with Sean Lynch who hit the headlines back in 2016 when he inflicted severe, life changing self-harm wounds on himself whilst he was an inmate in Maghabury prison. He, in his own words 'gouged his own eyeballs out' while prison officers watched for over an hour, before intervening.
Sean has never spoken publicly about his story before, so he trusted me to help him share it. Seans' story is so complex, but it also needs to be heard.

In Part 1, we discuss Sean's life growing up, being 'one of the best footballers to come out of the North' & at aged just 14, was signed by Newcastle United for a 6 figure sum. Unfortunately, due to unacceptable behaviour, he admitted himself, his declining mental health and drug & alcohol abuse - he lost everything - including his eyesight.

In Part 2, released tomorrow, Sean discusses the days leading up to this life changing incident, the day itself, & his life now after it all.

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••


]]> This week, I sit down with Sean Lynch who hit the headlines back in 2016 when he inflicted severe, life changing self-harm wounds on himself whilst he was an inmate in Maghabury prison. He, in his own words 'gouged his own eyeballs out' while prison officers watched for over an hour, before intervening.
Sean has never spoken publicly about his story before, so he trusted me to help him share it. Seans' story is so complex, but it also needs to be heard.

In Part 1, we discuss Sean's life growing up, being 'one of the best footballers to come out of the North' & at aged just 14, was signed by Newcastle United for a 6 figure sum. Unfortunately, due to unacceptable behaviour, he admitted himself, his declining mental health and drug & alcohol abuse - he lost everything - including his eyesight.

In Part 2, released tomorrow, Sean discusses the days leading up to this life changing incident, the day itself, & his life now after it all.

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••


]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-16698366 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000 1783 full false Episode 2 - IVF, Being a Comedian & Mum Life with Diona Doherty Episode 2 - IVF, Being a Comedian & Mum Life with Diona Doherty In this weeks episode I sit down with comedian, actress, podcaster & milf - Diona Doherty. 

We went to school together 18 years ago, so our catch up was...lets say, interesting!

Diona & I had a brilliant chat discussing her IVF journey, opening up about her post natal depression that then led to her ongoing postnatal anxiety. We spoke about what she does if a crowd isn't laughing at her comedic set, donating your body to science, only for it to be shot out of a cannon, & I share my story of swapping my son at birth - it was a chaotic catch up, but it was so much fun!


••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> In this weeks episode I sit down with comedian, actress, podcaster & milf - Diona Doherty. 

We went to school together 18 years ago, so our catch up was...lets say, interesting!

Diona & I had a brilliant chat discussing her IVF journey, opening up about her post natal depression that then led to her ongoing postnatal anxiety. We spoke about what she does if a crowd isn't laughing at her comedic set, donating your body to science, only for it to be shot out of a cannon, & I share my story of swapping my son at birth - it was a chaotic catch up, but it was so much fun!


••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-16655358 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 3086 1 2 full true Episode 1 - Coming Out As Trans, Mental Health Lows & Designer Vaginas with Jessica Khloe Episode 1 - Coming Out As Trans, Mental Health Lows & Designer Vaginas with Jessica Khloe Welcome to our very first podcast ever!

In our very first episode I get to meet with the amazing Jessica Khloe. We have had a virtual friendship via Instagram for a number of years, both supporting each other during different episodes in our lives. 

I finally get to sit down & speak to Jess about her transitioning journey, mental health lows & her new designer vagina!

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> Welcome to our very first podcast ever!

In our very first episode I get to meet with the amazing Jessica Khloe. We have had a virtual friendship via Instagram for a number of years, both supporting each other during different episodes in our lives. 

I finally get to sit down & speak to Jess about her transitioning journey, mental health lows & her new designer vagina!

••The Mental Health & Me podcasts are conversations about the guests personal journeys, their own point of view & based on their own version of events••

]]> Jenna 🌿 Buzzsprout-16605594 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 3468 1 1 full true