Dame Kelly Holmes has inspired millions to reach for the stars, but behind closed doors she spent years in the grip of anxiety, depression and self-harm. Now, she’s using her experience to reach others…
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Gemma Calvert
Gemma is a contributing writer at Happiful magazine
The Naked Professor: Stripped back
One year ago, Ben Bidwell was running a tech start-up business. Today he’s one of Instagram’s rising mental health stars, posing nude in public to inspire people to lead better lives. Here, The Naked Professor reveals his journey of self discovery…
Kate Humble: Humble beginnings
Eleven years ago, Kate Humble discovered a passion for daily walks after relocating to rural Wales. As she releases her new book, ‘Thinking on My Feet’, the TV presenter explains how putting one foot in front of the other is nature’s own therapy……
Chloe Madeley: Healing anxiety and finding body-confidence
When fitness expert Chloe Madeley began exercising to heal her anxiety naturally, she could never have dreamed of where her newfound strength would take her……
Strictly Come Dancing & Hits Radio Star Gemma Atkinson on Love, Grief, and Finding Therapy in the Gym
She’s conquered *Strictly*, defied social media body-shamers, and made the gym her 'therapy' suite. As actress and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson shares her inspiring story of health evolution with Happiful, she reveals how falling for Strictly’s Gorka is finally untapping her emotional truth…
Carrie Hope Fletcher: Keep calm and Carrie on
Actress, blogger and guiding light: Carrie Hope Fletcher on the responsibility of being an influencer, and why restoring her work-life balance has changed everything…
Scott Mills Talks Anxiety, Male Mental Health, And How He Finds Daily Calm
One of Radio 1’s most popular DJs, Scott Mills, 44, may come across as a confident and charismatic presenter, but he hasn’t always felt that way. From crippling anxiety to panic attacks, Scott’s had a lot to deal with…
Love Island’s Olivia Buckland Discusses Her Battle with Anxiety, and Finding Happiness at Last
Before finding fame on Love Island two years ago, Olivia Buckland was on a mission of self-destruction and was consumed by anxiety, distrust and anger. As the must-see ITV2 reality show returns this month, Olivia tells Happiful how fame has brought her a second chance in life…
Hazel Wallace: The Food Medic
Hazel Wallace was just 14 when her dad suffered a stroke at the dinner table of their family home. He died three days later and for a year, as she struggled to process her grief, Hazel turned her back on eating, and slowly faded away physically and mentally.…