Lively Minds: the UK mental health podcast
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Lively Minds: the UK mental health podcast
@livelymindspod.bsky.social
A monthly podcast about mental health challenges that go beyond the ebb and flow of the everyday.

Hosted by @willsadlerne.bsky.social and @elliepage.bsky.social
New episode!

We spoke to the wonderful Dr Judith Joseph about her research into High Functioning Depression and her latest book, High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy

livelymindspod.com/listen/

#MentalHealth #HighFunctioningDepression #MentalHealthPodcast
August 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Series 3 Episode 13 is here!

We talked to expert ethologist, Professor Melissa Bateson, about the evolutionary basis for anxiety; its biological functions, its evolutionary importance, and how it prepares humans and animals to detect and respond to threats.

Listen now!

www.livelymindspod.com
July 4, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Series 3 Episode 12 has landed!

We take a deep dive into SSRIs, which are the most commonly prescribed form of antidepressant in the UK. We talk to Dr Alex Curmi from Thinking Mind podcast about their evidence base, what we don't know, and why there is so much debate about their use.

#MentalHealth
June 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Our latest guest @markfabian.bsky.social on how aligning our actions with our personal values & finding like-minded individuals to share them with, can help us towards a fulfilling life.

His book 'Beyond Happy' is available now

Listen by searching Lively Minds wherever you get your podcasts
May 15, 2025 at 8:10 AM
We chat to @markfabian.bsky.social, Associate Professor of Public Policy at Warwick University about his book 'Beyond Happy' and what it means to live a 'happy' life.

Listen to the whole conversation at livelymindspod.com/listen or search Lively Minds in your favourite podcast app!
May 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Our latest episodes are a 2 part series called 'Rethinking Happiness'.

In part 1, Prof William Tov discusses the definition of 'happiness'. In part 2 Prof @markfabian.bsky.social chats to us about what it means to live a 'happy' life.

🎧 at livelymindspod.com/listen or your favourite podcast app!
May 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM