From a young age, Dr Alex George knew he wanted to work in A&E, but now he’s also championing everyday self-care needs for the nation, and helping to shape the government’s mental health agenda. Oh, and he’s a creator of bath bombs on the side……
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Lucy Donoughue
Lucy hosts Happiful's podcast 'I am. I have', is a contributing writer and Happiful's Head of Partnerships and Projects.
Louise Allen: “Nature is within us all”
Founder of Fern Counselling Louise Allen joins Happiful’s podcast to talk about outdoor therapy, how working with nature can be so beneficial, the role of Death Cafes and connecting to nature wherever you are…
Harnessing your strength with Poorna Bell
Journalist, award-winning writer, and competitive amateur powerlifter Poorna Bell shares her own journey to ‘strong’, and why it’s so important to embrace gratitude and abundance when they appear in your life…
Dr Alex George: “Find your passion and purpose”
A&E Doctor, founder of Prescrib’d and author of Live Well Every Day, Dr Alex George joins Happiful’s podcast to talk about self-care, social media, mental health and finding your passion and purpose…
Falling isn't failing: How I found wellness on the water
Experiencing early menopause was unexpected and difficult for Happiful’s Lucy Donoughue, but getting out on the water and embracing joyful movement helped her to address a challenging relationship with her body…
Hollie McNish: “Touch is so enjoyable, free and safe!”
Poet Hollie McNish joins Happiful’s podcast ahead of her panel session at Hay Festival, and to mark the arrival of her brilliant new book "Slug and Other Things I’ve been Told to Hate"…
Rachel Williams: Somebody must go first
Rachel Williams joins Happiful’s podcast to talk about being enough, mental health conversations within the Black community and how TikTok has brought her a huge amount of joy…
101 reasons to be hopeful: 'The Book of Hope'
Award-winning mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin MBE, and writer, literary consultant, and editor Britt Pflüger have teamed up once again to produce an inspiring and uplifting book about something we all need right now: hope…
Providing mental help support and hope for young homeless people
End Youth Homelessness launches the new Health Fund, supported by The Body Shop, to address the growing demand for mental health support amongst homeless young people…