Episodios

  • 9: Sam on living in care.

    9: Sam on living in care.
    Jul 28 2025
    In this episode, Suzi speaks to Sam. Sam is 16 and has been using Tellmi for two years. After he was born, Sam's mum developed post-natal depression, so he was raised by his grandparents from the age of 5. Sam has multiple mental and physical health issues and he is now living in a residential care home. Sam has recently gone back into education to get some GCSE's because he would like to be a nurse.

    This episode was produced by Thomas Bullen.
    Thomas is one of our previous podcast guests and he is now a media production student at Coventry University. You can listen to his story in episode 2.
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    26 m
  • 8: Jayden on being trans.

    8: Jayden on being trans.
    Jul 9 2024
    In this episode, Suzi speaks to Jayden. Jayden had a difficult home life and struggled with anger, anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Things turned a corner for Jayden when he began identifying as a trans man. With the support of a local LGTBQ+ group in Norfolk, Jayden has turned a corner and is now on the road to recovery.

    If you’ve been affected by any of the themes that have arisen in this episode, the Tellmi app is a great place to talk anonymously to other people the same age as you who know what you’re going through. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play today.
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    1 h y 35 m
  • 7: Mali on Type 1 diabetes.

    7: Mali on Type 1 diabetes.
    Feb 19 2024
    In this episode, Suzi speaks to Mali about his experience being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He spoke about the mental challenges he had to confront when understanding how his diagnosis would impact his life, and how he’s learned to manage his condition and lead a happy and healthy life.

    If you’ve been affected by any of the themes that have arisen in this episode, the Tellmi app is a great place to talk anonymously to other people the same age as you who know what you’re going through. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play today.
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    29 m
  • 6: Amelie on being sectioned.

    6: Amelie on being sectioned.
    Dec 22 2023
    In this episode, Suzi is speaking to Amelie. During the COVID pandemic, Amelie’s mental health deteriorated and she spent fifteen months in a psychiatric unit. Amelie talks about the impact of the experience and her eventual road to recovery.

    Please be aware that this episode contains triggering topics such as self-harm and suicide.
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    29 m
  • 5: Kyle on male anorexia.

    5: Kyle on male anorexia.
    Sep 28 2023
    In this episode, Suzi speaks to Kyle about his battle with anorexia. Kyle's parents went through a difficult divorce when he was a teenager, and at the same time, he was also getting bullied at school. The combination of the two led to feelings of anxiety and depression, which resulted in him using eating and exercise as a way of controlling his environment. Kyle speaks about the moment he reached crisis point, his long road to recovery, and how he changed his relationship with eating.

    Please be aware that potentially triggering topics such as suicide are discussed in this episode.
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    30 m
  • 4: Freddie on coming out.

    4: Freddie on coming out.
    Jun 19 2023
    Happy Pride Month! This month, Suzi speaks to Freddie about his experience growing up as gay, coming out, navigating his identity, and embracing his true self. If you find yourself facing similar challenges as Freddie, the Tellmi app is a great place to talk anonymously about issues concerning you. Don't miss out, download the app now from the App Store or Google Play!
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    25 m
  • 3: Bella on being autistic.

    3: Bella on being autistic.
    Apr 24 2023
    Today, Suzi speaks to Bella about her experience. Bella always had the feeling that she was different at school, but could never understand why. She opens up about her experience of being bullied, and the profound impact it had on her mental health. However, her story takes a positive turn when she was diagnosed with autism, which brought clarity to her struggles and set her on a path to recovery.

    Please be aware that potentially triggering topics such as suicide and self-harm are discussed in this episode.
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    27 m
  • 2: Thomas on self-harm and suicide.

    2: Thomas on self-harm and suicide.
    Mar 2 2023
    In today’s episode, Suzi talks to Thomas about his mental health journey. Thomas had a tough childhood and struggled to see eye-to-eye with his family. When COVID-19 struck, his mental health took a turn for the worse. He speaks about the failure of the people around him to understand his mental health struggles, and how isolated this made him feel. However, it was through discovering the Tellmi app and talking to like-minded people that started him on his road to recovery.

    Please be aware that potentially triggering topics such as suicide and self-harm are discussed in this episode.
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    25 m