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……
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Gemma Calvert
Gemma is a contributing writer at Happiful magazine
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……
Joe Wicks on Fatherhood and Finding Balance
He’s sold three million books, transformed the lives of millions more, and is Britain’s number one health guru – all from showing us how to get fit and eat better in 15 minutes flat. Now, Joe Wicks is taking stock.…
Lorraine Kelly: Finding the new me
Here, Lorraine reveals how the menopause affected her mental wellbeing, and how her recovery inspired her to get the nation talking about menopause…
Kem Cetinay on PTSD, Anxiety, Depression and the Importance of Family
From his bromance stealing the show on Love Island 2017, to skating up a storm on Dancing on Ice, the nation may have fallen in love with Kem Cetinay and his cheeky persona in recent years, but there’s a lot more going on behind that smile than people realise.…