Mood Swings: A 365aberdeen Podcast

Here is part 2 of my chat with my mate MICHAEL DART. In this second part we give our tipsy opinions on the world, muse over being millennials, then somehow pull it back together again to talk about the effects of exercise on mental health. Thanks again to Michael for talking to me and being such a good sport!  Keep up with Michael:  Instagram: dart40 

Hello! This week's episode is with TV researcher (and my pal) MICHAEL DART. In this first part we talk about Michael's career in the TV industry, being an undercover Scotsman whilst watching England games with ex-England internationals, addiction, the increasing conversation around mental health, cider and much more! Thanks to Michael for talking to me!  Keep up with Michael at:  Instagram: dart40 

Hello! This week my guest is Joe, or as he is known musically, JQ. JQ is an ambient producer from London who recently released his debut album 'Invisible' on the New Atlantis label. Me and Joe discussed childhood, social media, music, intoxicants, mental health and much more, in Joe's local Wetherspoons. We also discussed Joe's record and ambient music in general! Enjoy!  Keep up with Joe:  Twitter: @jq_music  Instagram: hiimjq  Listen to JQ's INVISIBLE

This week's episode is with Muay Thai fighter SHANE O'NEILL. Not your standard chat about combat sports, me and Shane discussed self improvement, internal monologues, how we treat and talk to ourselves, weight cutting, mental health, (a wee bit) of muay thai and much more. It was an absolute joy to talk to Shane on the eve of a huge fight for himself and this is one of those chats that could have gone on all night. Massive thanks to Shane for his time!  Keep up with Shane:  Instagram: shaneonei For further reading on my own experiences with anxiety:  Mood Swings on The Respite Room

Hello and welcome to my first podcast from my most recent trip to London! This week my guest is illustrator and all round creative person ROBYN JANINE. I met Robyn at Pop Brixton on a roasting hot London Friday, where we sat down and discussed Mad Men, Robyn's art, CBT, 00's emo, mental health and much more. A massive thanks to Robyn for talking to me! Keep up with Robyn:  Instagram: robynjanine_  Robyn's website and online store Robyn on Facebook

Hello! Welcome to EPISODE 57 of MOOD SWINGS. This week is the second podcast from my day trip to Inverness and is with pro MMA fighter ROSS HOUSTON. I sat down on the mats at SBG Inverness with Ross to discuss his start in MMA, his career so far, his upcoming fight at CAGE WARRIORS 95, how he has built confidence over the course of his career and his mental approach to the MMA game. Massive thanks to Ross for speaking to me!  Ross fights to take his pro record to 7-0 on July 21st at CAGE WARRIORS 95 in London. Keep up with Ross:  Twitter: @HitmanHouston90  Instagram: houston_mma  Ross Houston MMA on Facebook SBG Inverness on Facebook

Hello! This week my guest for EPISODE 56 of MOOD SWINGS is Aberdeen based writer and poet JO GILBERT. Jo recently started performing her poetry at local spoken word night 'Speakin Weird' and since then has taken the Scottish spoken word and comedy scenes by storm. I sat down with Jo to discuss poetry, smashing mobile phones, Jo's work, social media, mental health and much more! Cheers Jo!  Keep up with Jo:  Twitter/Instagram: @mucklewriting  Jo on Facebook Jo's Blog - Tales Fae the Doric Side

Hello! Here is EPISODE 55 of MOOD SWINGS and this week my guest is KYLE WALKER, a journalist based in Inverness. Me and Kyle talked about Wetherspoons, his new found sobriety, gigs, music, Kyle's experiences interviewing John Lydon, mental health and much more. Thanks Kyle for talking to me!  Keep up with Kyle:  Twitter/Instagram: @kylejmwalker 

Here is part 2 of my podcast with 2 x Muay Thai World Champion RICH CADDEN. In this second part we talk more about mind coaching, positive outlook, reacting to mistakes, Rich's career highlights, how losing his day job changed his life and much more! Cheers Rich! Keep up with Rich and Chokdee Academy:  Choked Academy on Facebook Twitter/Instagram: @chokdeeacademy  Rich's podcast on Anchor! www.chokdeeacademy.co.uk

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 54 - our first two part podcast in a while! This week my guest is 2 x Muay Thai World Champion, coach,mind coach and podcaster RICH CADDEN. I met Rich at his hotel on a recent trip to Aberdeen to discuss his Muay Thai career, neurolinguistics, understanding fighter psychology and jogging mishaps. Part 2 to come. Cheers Rich!  Keep up with Rich and Chokdee Academy:  Chokdee Academy on Facebook Twitter/Instagram: @chokdeeacademy  Rich's podcast on Anchor! https://www.chokdeeacademy.co.uk   

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 53 of MOOD SWINGS. This week I am joined by CAISHNAH NEVANS, the brains behind the LYRICAL LIFE LESSONS project. In this episode we talk all about the project, music, gigs, The Barrowlands, mental health and much more. Big thanks to Caishnah for abandoning her family to come and talk to me!  Check out Lyrical Life Lessons:  Twitter: @life_lyrical  Instagram: lyrical.life.lessons Lyrical Life Lessons on Facebook Lyrical Life Lessons Website About Lyrical Life Lessons:  "Lyrical Life Lessons is a project celebrating the power music and lyrics can have on our mental health. From showing us that someone out there understands, to giving us positive messages on how to live life, lyrics are a special part of the magic music has. The project embraces the idea that ‘music is what feelings sound like’ and encourages you to share your own lyrical story on the site. These stories are paired with stunning visual representations of the lyrics creating an online space full of inspiration,

In this episode of MOOD SWINGS I talk to the creator and head honcho of A1 Fight Gear and A1 Fight News SEAN COWIE. Me and Sean discussed how he came to start the company, combat sports, his time working offshore, anxiety, haircuts, design, mental health and more. Big thanks to Sean for speaking to me! Keep up with all things A1 at: A1 Fight Gear A1 Fight News Twitter/Instagram: @A1FightGear/@A1FightNews A1FightGear on Facebook A1FightNews on Facebook

Hello. Our podcast this week is a little different. After the devastating news that Scott Hutchison of the band Frightened Rabbit had taken his own life, I put out an open invite for those effected by this massive huge loss to send in their recordings of memories, stories, thoughts, feelings all related to Scott and his passing. A massive thank you to everyone who contributed, it was very touching to hear your words. I hope this podcast can provide some comfort to those that were deeply effected by Scott's death. You are not alone.  Contributors:  Molly McLachlan: Twitter - @mollynotm0lly // Facebook: facebook.com/mollymidden Jo Gilbert: Twitter - @mucklewriting // Facebook: facebook.com/mucklewriting  Mike Powell: Twitter - @closetjudas  Calum Murray: Twitter - @calummurray  If you are affected by any of the issues raised or feel you need support or talk to someone, below are some brilliant resources: Samaritans - 116 123 (UK) CALM - 0800 58 58 58  PENUMBRA - Aberdeen (North area) 01224 642 854 Edi

Hello, here we are at EPISODE 50 of MOOD SWINGS. This week my guest is 8 x Muay Thai World Champion and pound for pound UK number 1 LIAM 'THE HITMAN' HARRISON. I met Liam at his home and Leeds where we sat down to discuss his start in Muay Thai, growing up with the sport alongside his cousin Andy Howson, his work with mind coach Vinny Shoreman, the positive effects of combat sports on mental health and much more! A huge thanks to Liam for giving up his time! Keep up with Liam:  Twitter: @LiamBadco  Instagram: liam_badco  Bad Company Gym

Here it is! Episode 49 of MOOD SWINGS and this week we have our very own podcast recorded via Skype. This brought with it a few technical issues but I think I have ironed them out for the most part! Anyway, I was delighted to talk to Sophie Winter, all the way from her boat in London, who bring her show Don't Panic: It's Challenge Anneka! to the Lemon Tree on 19th May! The show deals with Anneka's own experiences with anxiety and explores them through referencing classic TV show 'Challenge Anneka'. Me and Sophie talked about her boat, anxiety, the show and loads more. Thanks Sophie!  Keep up with Sophie:  www.sophielkwinter.com Twitter: @_SophieWinter  Tickets to the show!

Hello. Here's a wee bonus podcast that we recorded LIVE at The Anatomy Rooms a couple of weeks back. In this chat we are talking all about the movie (and book) 'FILTH'. I'm joined by MOOD SWINGS favourite REBECCA CLARK and actor and Torry loon MARK WOOD. This was a very enjoyable, funny and interesting chat. Enjoy! Rebecca Clark: Instagram: @rebeccaclarkxox Twitter: @94rebeccalouise The Anatomy Rooms: anatomyrooms.org Twitter//Instagram: @anatomyrooms www.facebook.com/anatomyrooms2015  Underpinning Instagram: @underpinning_

Hello and welcome to EPISODE 48 of MOOD SWINGS. This week's episode saw me back out on the podcast trail again, this time on a trip to Edinburgh where I was delighted to meet (in a Wetherspoons of course) author and electronic musician STEPHEN CLARKE 1980 for a chat. Me and Stephen discussed his debut book 'DELETED SCENES', the KLF and Bill Drummond, Stephen's experiences growing up in Belfast during the troubles, mental health and much more! Cheers to Stephen for giving up his time and for the brilliant conversation!  Keep up with Stephen and check out his work at the links below: Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B077VG4VKS Bandcamp - https://stephenclarke1980.bandcamp.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/stephenclarke80 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephenclarke1980/

Hello and welcome to episode 47 of MOOD SWINGS. We are rattling through them now! In this week's episode I am speaking to BETH BLACK of the band SLOWLIGHT. We spoke all about SLOWLIGHT and their recent album release and tour, Beth's experiences as a girl in a band, feminism, rock climbing, mental health and much more. We recorded this chat a few weeks back in SUPER BARIO, a bar/arcade in Glasgow. Please excuse the noise of the arcade machines.  Keep up with Beth and Slowlight:  Instagram: bethcraigblack /// helloslowlight  Twitter: @helloslowlight  Slowlight on Facebook Slowlight on Tumblr Slowlight on Bandcamp Super Bario

Hello! Welcome to EPISODE 46 of MOOD SWINGS. This week my guest is AMY CONWAY, a writer and performer of theatre productions. Amy's most recent show 'SUPER AWESOME WORLD' deals with Amy's struggles through depression and is told through the medium of 80's and 90's video games. Me and Amy talked all about her show, as well talking about depression, experiences with doctors, video games, Amy's volunteer work with the Samaritans and more I'm sure. Amy is bringing her show to the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen on 9th May. More information and tickets are available at the links below.  Tickets for SUPER AWESOME WORLD Keep up with Amy Conway:  Twitter/Instagram: @amyjcon www.amy-conway.co.uk

Hello and welcome to part 2 of this week's podcast, a round table, Q&A type thing with REBECCA CLARK and JEAN GRAY. In this second part we talk about mental health, sexual health, being approached by strangers in public, alcohol and Gordon Ramsay. Enjoy! Keep up with Jean: Twitter/Instagram: @toafer Keep up with Rebecca: Instagram: rebeccaclarkxox Twitter: @94RebeccaLouise Please note this podcast contains conversation around the topics of self harm, sexual health, sexual violence, suicide and drug and alcohol abuse.