Now We’re Really Talking
Hosted by Paddy Crump, Now We’re Really Talking is a podcast that opens up honest conversations about mental health journeys. Each episode dives into raw, unfiltered stories of what it’s truly like to live with mental health challenges. Every week, Paddy sits down with someone from a different walk of life to explore their experiences, the darkest moments, the people who helped them, and what recovery really looks like beyond the headlines and hashtags. Now We’re Really Talking is about honesty, hope, and connection. These aren’t stories of perfect recovery; they're stories of getting through, one day at a time.
Episodes
In this episode, I am joined by Danny Bowman, an academic and Director at the Conservative Mental Health Group. Danny opens up about his experiences with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), reflecting on the period of his life when he became housebound and consumed by his self-image.
The conversation explores why Danny went viral a decade ago, how BDD affects his everyda...
In this episode, I’m joined by Tanya Roy for an insightful and honest conversation about her experiences with mental health challenges. We explore her journey through school and university, including why she believes exam reform is urgently needed to better support students who are struggling. Tanya also opens up about the complex intersection between mental and physical health, and how the two can influence and complicate each ot...
In this episode, I’m joined by Mathew Hulbert for an open and heartfelt conversation about grief, loss, and what coping really looks like. Mathew shares how comfort eating became a way to manage overwhelming feelings, and how, over time, he began to rebuild his sense of self-worth.
We talk about the importance of telling the people around us that we love them, learning to disagree without losing compassion, and dealing with social ...
In this powerful episode, we are joined by Glen Markey, who lost his daughter, Helena, to suicide in 2015. Since then, Glen has dedicated himself to campaigning for change in how schools support young people’s mental health through his campaign Smile4Helena.
Together, we explore the impact of loss, how workplaces have evolved in talking about mental health, and the simple yet life-saving policy change Glen is fighting for: ensurin...
In this episode, I am joined by Poppy, a journalist, mental health advocate and spoken word dabbler (her words!). We delve into the intersection of journalism and mental health, exploring how Poppy’s experiences with her own mental health impact on her journalism. We also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, and the importance of personal experiences in shaping one's understanding of mental health. Poppy sh...
In this episode of Now We're Really Talking, we welcome Mia Hill, mental health advocate and content creator. We dive into her experiences with OCD and BDD, exploring some of the most taboo aspects of OCD. Mia shares her journey through therapy, the story behind why she keeps a photo of her younger self on her mirror, and how she channels her experiences to support others. We also discuss how she balances comedy and ed...
In this episode of 'Now We're Really Talking', the guest is Elsa Arnold, a mental health campaigner. We discuss the importance of mental health awareness, the impact of bullying, and the significance of advocacy. Elsa shares her experiences with dual diagnoses of BPD and bipolar disorder, the challenges of navigating mental health systems, and the transformative power of kindness and empathy. The conversation also touches on the ro...
In this episode, I introduce myself, Paddy, and I share the story of my own mental health journey and what’s brought me to this point. You’ll hear why I decided to start this podcast, what you can expect from future episodes, and what I hope it will achieve.
If you enjoy the episode, please leave a review and subscribe to help more people find these conversations.
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.