Today I'm joined by Curtis Rainey, a mental health advocate from Belfast. We unravel the profound interplay between physical and mental health, delve into Curtis' personal journey with mental health, his weight loss transformation and how it was a pivotal turning point in his mental well-being. We also discuss practical strategies for improving mental health, how we can destigmatise the discussion around mental health and how therapy is a powerful tool for getting your life back on track.

A fantastic episode with an amazing guest. Thanks again to Curtis for his time.

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Timestamps:

[0:00] Intro

[4:00} Why he started sharing his mental health

[9:00] The stigma surrounding mental health

[10:30] Why therapy works

[18:00] Physical vs mental injuries

[20:00] Overmedicating mental health problems

[23:00] The overlap between your physical and mental health

[24:30] How childhood experiences shape who we are

[25:27] Showing gratitude for positive thinking

[28:14] Curtis' weightloss journey

[33:31] Our relationships with food and exercise

[42:00] Creating a lifestyle change

[48:15] Celebrate your wins

[55:32] Books to read

[1:00:00] Recognising change

[1:03:00] Having a support network

[1:10:00] Curtis experience of coming out

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