Beste Storybook Cafe podcasts (2024)

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Mental Health Representation in Fiction Books Stuff! 1:04:28

4y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Leading on from the last chat about self help books, we talk about fiction books and the ones that made us feel all the feelings. Mind out for the bit at about 30mins in when Nicolas tablet dies and I get cut off 😂 And a shouty Pusscat.

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Self Help Books & A Very Shouty Pusscat 1:18:13

4y ago1:18:13

1:18:13

There is probably a literal fucktonne of self-help books out there right now and it's not always easy to find the right ones for you, ones which are helpful, but not peddling some kind of mental health snake oil or just straight up trying to get you to join a cult. So Nicola and I talk through some of our favourite ones, with a few apps in there to…

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Therapy! 1:14:49

4y ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Nicola and U talk about our experiences with therapy, good, bad and meh, and tips on finding the right therapist for you. We go through options that are free, subsidised and paid for. If you want therapy, you can access it free through the NHS or an appropriate charity such as Cruse Bereavement, Mind, Relate, Rape Crisis or if you are able to pay, …

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Depression 1:05:12

4y ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Nicola and I talk about depression, books and why we love YA literature. Next time, therapy!

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Pusscat Intervenes 0:26

4y ago0:26

0:26

MEOW

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Just Noises 0:49

4y ago0:49

0:49

Sometimes when someone asks how you are, all you can manage in response is..... just noises.

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Generalised Anxiety 43:18

4y ago43:18

43:18

Nicola and I have finally got our shit together and come up with a bit more of a format for the podcast and managed to record a new one! A lot has changed since our last chat.... so we decided talking about generalised anxiety would be a good place to start! We describe our experiences and thoughts on anxiety, then give our three top tips on how to…

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Being Mortal 58:28

5+ y ago58:28

58:28

I talk with my Mum about the Book Being Mortal by Atal Gawande and her experiences of end of life care as a nurse and personally.

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Bodies 1:00:14

5+ y ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Nicola and I talk about these tricksy little flesh-bags we live in, and decide to focus on bodies and clothes this time, following up with more in depth discussions of sexuality and physical capability on another episode soon. All bodies are good bodies.

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No New Year New You! And Valentines, Palestine’s, Galentines ❤️😀 54:15

6y ago54:15

54:15

Nicola and I talk about why we are not on board with New Year, New You and discuss the pros and cons of Valentines, Palestine’s and Galentines’ Day ❤️

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Chat with Faye Savory of Bear Hugs Gifts 58:19

6y ago58:19

58:19

All the way back in October I got to talk to the lovely Faye who is the Chief Sender of Hugs at Bear Hugs Gifts, a company she started from scratch after she became ill and had to leave her previous job. We talk about how she started, how to work with a disability and why business is better when centred around kindness. Hope you enjoy it! We also b…

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The Big Blurtathon! Depression and Anxiety 56:56

6y ago56:56

56:56

Nicola and I join The Blurt Foundation’s Big Blurtathon to talk about Depression and Anxiety. The Blurt Foundation has loads of great resources to help with depression in particular so check out their website for more information.

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Unemployment and Mental Health 1:18:33

6+ y ago1:18:33

1:18:33

This week Nicola and I talk about the effect unemployment has on our mental health. We talk about our experiences with job searching, the jobcenter and benefits system, social exclusion and what helps us through.

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Bisexuality and Mental Health 59:59

6+ y ago59:59

59:59

The fabulous Gemma and I talk about the effect being bisexual can have on mental health, including stereotypes, media representation, hetero and LGBTQ spaces, Pride, and biphobia. Please be aware some language and content may not be suitable for all, so listener discretion is advised.