The Mindstep Podcast tackles mental health, suicide and grief through conversations with industry experts and those who are experts by experience.
Tracey and Georgia Davies, trustees of the Mindstep Foundation, draw from their own tragic loss of Max to suicide in 2018, to facilitate open discussions surrounding these topics and reduce stigma. Available to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Soundcloud.
Episode 1 Tracey and Georgia Davies
In Episode 1, Tracey Davies speaks openly about the loss of her 22-year old son, Max, following his depression. In this honest and personal conversation with daughter, Georgia, they provide an insight into their own experience in the hope that it will be useful to others.
The discussion starts with Max's story and covers mental health in young men, the impact of a death by suicide and trying to rebuild after such a tragic loss. They also discuss the reasons why the family chose to establish the Mindstep Foundation in Max's memory.
Episode 2 Martin Roberts, Mental Health Lead, Group Transformation Team at Lloyds Bank
In Episode 2, we are joined by our guest Martin Roberts. We talk to Martin about his own journey with mental illness, which began with trauma as a Hillsborough Disaster survivor and came to a head after family illness and loss, ultimately leading him to consider suicide. Martin now shares his story with others to encourage them to reach out for support.
We also speak to Martin about his work as a Mental Health Lead, how we can provide better mental health support in the workplace, and how we have the opportunity 'build back better' following the pandemic.
Episode 3 Professor Rory O'Connor, Expert in Suicide Prevention
In Episode 3, we are joined by Professor Rory O'Connor, international expert in suicide prevention. With over 25 years experience in the field, Rory talks about why people die by suicide and what we can do to prevent it, including how to speak to someone vulnerable. We dispel common myths surrounding suicide and discuss the importance of research in this area.
Rory supervises the Mindstep Fellowship as Director of the Suicidal Behaviour Research Laboratory at the University of Glasgow, and is the acting President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention.