Since entering the spotlight, Chris Hughes has used his platform to reveal the power in being vulnerable, and is encouraging all men to feel no shame in showing their emotions. As an ambassador for charities CALM and Movember, Chris is striving to help change the narrative around men’s mental health…
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Gemma Calvert
Gemma is a contributing writer at Happiful magazine
Emma Kennedy on Grief and the Things Left Unsaid
Emma Kennedy, author and Celebrity Masterchef winner, opens up to Happiful for the first time about her late mum Brenda’s battle with mental illness, and why she still feels haunted by the things left unsaid...…
Dianne Buswell on Romance, Recovery, and her Role Models
As Strictly Come Dancing sensation Dianne Buswell enters the competition for her third year, she is beyond excited to be back with her pro-dancer family. Here, Dianne opens up about her past obsessions with exercise, romance in the spotlight, and speaking out as the dancing role model she never had…
How Walking Can Aid Recovery
After years battling drink and drug addiction, walking saved Jonathan Hoban’s life. Here the psychotherapist and former musician explains how nature can help us find answers to our problems – and true happiness. The great outdoors, indeed……
John Newman Reflects on his Journey to Clarity
From hitting the high notes in the music industry, to the crushing blows of singles falling flat, John Newman has been through a hugely emotional journey. Here, the singer-songwriter shares how he’s turned the biggest mistakes in his life into the greatest lessons he’s learned along the way…
Emeli Sandé on Identity and Refocusing Her Mind
While scaling the heights of the UK and US charts in 2013, Emeli Sandé was also experiencing the emotional difficulties of a divorce. Here, the singer-songwriter opens up about how slowing down has helped her to refocus her mind, and reach a more positive place…
Lucy Spraggan on Her Journey to Confidence
Since being thrust into the spotlight on The X Factor seven years ago, Lucy Spraggan has truly been on an emotional journey. From anxiety, depression, and contemplating suicide, Lucy is now in the most confident place in her life…
Louise Pentland Opens Up About Bereavement and The Importance of Gratitude
In the world of vlogging, Louise Pentland is at the head of her pack. Her videos have clocked up more than 237.4 million views, and this year she was hailed the UK’s most influential mother. Here, Louise opens up about bereavement and spreading the important message of never giving up…
Ruby Wax: 8 life-changing moments
Comedian and writer Ruby Wax spent years in the grip of depression – but mindfulness changed everything. Now she is a champion for mental health, and here reveals the key life moments that shaped her way of thinking……