Mindfulness expert Rohan Gunatillake invented a meditation app that became a worldwide hit. We asked how mindfulness fits into his business plans, and what he hopes to give back Hello Rohan, can you tell us a bit about your background? I was born and grew up in south-west London, the…
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Jake Hamilton
Jake Hamilton is the Editor of happiful magazine.
Matt Johnson: The Long Road Home
TV presenter Matt Johnson made success seem effortless. So why did he almost take his own life? In this fiercely honest interview with Jake Hamilton, he explains his mental health issues, his journey to recovery, and why sharing his story can benefit other young men happiful magazine / Joseph Sinclair Photography…
Amy Willerton: The Freedom Fighter
Since her rise to fame on I’m a Celebrity and The Jump, Amy Willerton has sought to balance her public celebrity with her private life. Now the former Miss Universe Great Britain has found a new role – as an ambassador for the National Autistic Society happiful magazine / Joseph Sinclair…
Melissa James: London's Soul Singer on the Healing Power of Music
The London soul and jazz singer found she could face depression by shining the light of truth on her lyrics I grew up in northwest London. I was born to West Indian parents in a household that was very musical in the sense that we all loved music. My parents…
Kirsty Heggie: A Scottish Songwriter Saved by Music
A free-spirited existence led this Scottish singer-songwriter towards a transformative experience I was born in Stirling, Scotland, into quite an unstable situation. My birth mother and father had mental health problems, so I was in and out of foster care with my younger brother and older sister. It was a…
Lily-Jo: Manchester's Greatest Songwriter-Counsellor
This talented singer-songwriter balances her burgeoning musical career with her 'other job' - being a trained counsellor I’m from Manchester. My grandparents were musicians who played in tea dances in the 1940s. My nana played keyboard and my grandfather accompanied her on the drums. My parents were both in…
A Quiet Moment with Ruby Tandoh
The Great British Bake Off finalist is launching a mental health zine. She met with happiful to talk anxiety, body positivity and being true to herself Photography | Leah Pritchard From 16, I had bulimia and anorexia. I had a five or six-year period of bulimia and anorexia in my teens.…
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Writing can be an emotionally rewarding experience. The purpose of happiful is to build a happier, healthier society by empowering readers with inspiring true stories. For that to happen, we need your help. If you've been on a personal journey and want to share your story, then we would love…
Four Musicians Who Are Crushing the Stigma of Mental Health
These four inspiring musicians are singing out about mental health issues... and winning hearts and minds Interviews by Jake Hamilton & Rebecca Thair Lily-Jo This talented singer-songwriter balances her burgeoning musical career with her 'other job' - being a trained counsellor Read Lily-Jo's story Kirsty Heggie A free-spirited existence led…