Episode 33 LIVING WITH ANXIETY & DEPRESSION- Joe's Story (From Inside A Mind Podcast)

07/01/24 • 40 min

I Have Issues - Psychology with Dr Mark Rackley

Living with anxiety and depression is sadly a reality for many people.
Life can be challenging for lots of reasons and we can struggle to cope and end up with poor mental health.
As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with.
In this episode I speak with Joe Moriarty, he is a young man that has lived with anxiety and depression. Joe has struggled with his mental health from adolescence, and this caused problems for him in different areas of his life.
Joe's story is a story that lots of people will be able to relate to.
He speaks honestly and openly about his mental health story and it is one of hope as he takes us on this personal journey.
Joe now uses his story to break down the stigma around mental health and raise awareness. He is the co-host of the InsideAMind podcast, which has open conversations about mental health, and in Joe's own words, 'We are on a mission to help people better understand their 'problems' and be able to turn them into positives. '

I'm an adolescent and adult chartered psychologist for the past two decades. This is a completely free and independant podcast, non-sponsored and ad-free to support you with your mental health. Please support this podcast by sharing and rating it. We all have issues, so let's talk about them.

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Episode 32 SOBRIETY - Interview with Scott Pearson From Proud And Sober

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Do you struggle with your relationship with alcohol?
Has it caused difficulty for you and other people?
Has it been suggested to you that it might be a good idea for you to live a sober life?
In this episode I speak with Scott Pearson.
When Scott was a teenager, his relationship with alcohol was already causing problems in his life. From then and into his early 20’s this had gotten worse, and Scott then made the decision at age 28 to live a sober life.

Scott’s story is sadly not unique, there are lots of people out there like him who struggle with their relationship with alcohol. Scott now uses his story to break down the stigma around alcohol and sobriety. He is an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK, and actively engages in community work through his online and in person community, Proud and Sober.
Please join me as a I have a heartfelt and open conversation with Scott, as the talks his relationship with alcohol and his decision to live a life of sobriety. As ever, this podcast is all about hope and my conversation with Scott is to provide hope and inspiration for people who are struggling with this issue.

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Episode 34 SEX ADDICTION - Interview With Expert Sex Addiction Psychiatrist Prof. Colin O'Gara

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Sex addiction can be a serious issue for many people.
It can take the form of addiction to pornography, sex workers and other sexual behaviours.
In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of sex addiction.
I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara, a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 2007, he is the Head of Addiction Services at Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland treating patients who have a sex addiction.
Sadly people with sex addiction can struggle to have healthy relationships and sex addiction can damage their physical and mental health.
Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with sex addiction and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you deal with this addiction.
There is no shame or embarrassment when it comes to talking about sex addiction, it's a conversation that needs to be had and in some cases it will save lives.