Child loss, stammering, and resilience, with Sam Chessell

This chat features Sam Chessell, who shares his journey with mental health, resilience, and personal growth. The conversation covers a lot of ground, including:

• How his lifelong struggle with a speech stammer has shaped his understanding of vulnerability and self-acceptance.
• The trauma of baby loss and the influence of martial arts in empowering his mental resilience.
• The importance of community and honest conversations in breaking down barriers for men’s mental health.
• Why ongoing effort and self-compassion are vital in navigating mental health challenges.

You can follow Sam here: https://www.instagram.com/platypus_coaching/

And check out the organisations Sam mentioned for more information on their work:

Not Alone Newbury - https://www.notalonenewbury.co.uk/

STAMMA - https://stamma.org/

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
10:00 Why are you here today talking about your lived experiences of mental health?
25:09 How's your last week been?
27:26 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved?
67:05 Have there been any lightbulb moments for you?
90:34 What's the most important thing someone going through this can do?