The NottAlone Podcast
The NottAlone Podcast
Podcast Description
Real talk about mental health.
Join hosts Dr. Orlaith Green and Dr. Maddi Popoola, co-founders of NottAlone, as they open up honest conversations about mental health and wellbeing on The NottAlone Podcast.
Each episode brings you real-life stories, practical advice and insights from local professionals and advocates from across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Our goal is to break stigma, normalise mental health discussions, and raise awareness of the free local support available in Notts. Life comes with challenges, but no matter what you’re going through, you are not alone.
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Episodes cover a range of mental health topics including building resilience in children, navigating anxiety, understanding neurodivergence, and the connection between physical and mental health. Examples from upcoming episodes include interviews about dealing with school attendance issues and personal stories of overcoming stigma surrounding mental health discussions.

Real talk about mental health. Join hosts Dr. Orlaith Green and Dr. Maddi Popoola, co-founders of NottAlone, as they open up honest conversations about mental health and wellbeing on The NottAlone Podcast. Each episode brings you real-life stories, practical advice and insights from local professionals and advocates from across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Our goal is to break stigma, normalise mental health discussions, and raise awareness of the free local support available in Notts. Life comes with challenges, but no matter what you’re going through, you are not alone.
In this special bonus episode, Dr Maddi and Dr Orlaith explore how to start a conversation with someone who may be struggling with their mental health. They chat about why mental health matters and what to do if you’re worried about someone.
This is a standalone, short 22-minute episode with practical tips for you to use the next time you want to start a conversation about mental health. Plus, some reassurance that you don’t need to “fix” anything – just checking in helps more than you know.
Link to the Young Minds model referenced in the episode:How to have a conversation with young people about mental health

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