On this Unfiltered episode, I'm joined by a 28-year-old man from Scotland who is dating for the first time in 12 years due to the chronic illness diagnosis he received when he was a teenager, accompanied by a cancer diagnosis shortly after. We hear what his journey has been like and how it's impacted his relationships, friendships, and mental health. He shar ... Show More
May 7
Your Next Relationship Might Be Around the Corner
In this episode, we sit down with Kerry Russo, the creator behind UES Things, to talk about what it actually means to put yourself out there — and why staying in your comfort zone might be the biggest thing holding you back in dating and life. From meeting people in real life to ... Show More
41m 40s
May 5
Stop People Pleasing, Start Feeling Secure
Trevor Hanson is back for part two, and this episode goes even deeper into people pleasing, anxious attachment, and what it really means to feel secure in yourself. We talk about why even secure people can feel anxious in certain relationships, how to stop abandoning yourself to ... Show More
48m 51s
May 2023
94. Chronic illness and overcoming adversity ft. Bradley Dryburgh
<p>In 2020, Bradley found himself questioning death. He was 24 and lying in hospital bed with bleeding lungs caused by his condition, cystic fibrosis. Three years later, he has run multiple marathons, left behind his successful career as a realtor and is now running his podcast ' ... Show More
46m 41s
Jan 2024
164. Dating and mental health in our 20s
<p>Two of the most noteworthy elements of our 20s are dating and our experiences with mental health. They also interact - our mental health will influence how we date, how we deal with rejection, how we meet new people, and subsequently, our dating experiences can have a profound ... Show More
44m 50s
Apr 2024
Are more young people getting cancer?
Last month, Catherine, Princess of Wales shared she’d been diagnosed with cancer. Describing this news as ‘a huge shock’ and at age just 42, the Princess’ disease falls into a category known as “early-onset cancer” – when the disease affects those under 50. While cases in this ag ... Show More
27m 39s
Feb 2022
Fighting the stigma of mental illness, with Patrick Corrigan, PsyD
Despite how common mental illness is, people with mental illness often keep their diagnosis a closely guarded secret in the face of widespread stigma and discrimination. Patrick Corrigan, PhD, editor of APA’s journal Stigma and Health, discusses where this stigma comes from, how ... Show More
32m 30s
Oct 2019
Expect the Unexpected: Navigating Life in My Thirties with Breast Cancer
In Episode 28, we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Bassema. Statistically - less than 2% of all women diagnosed are in their early to mid 30’s and in a series of unfortunate events, Bassema became part of that statistic.In an extremely vulnerable episode, she walks us ... Show More
1h 24m
Aug 2023
E209 - Dr Waheed Arian: How I escaped Afghanistan and became an NHS doctor
<p>Dr. Waheed Arian, a doctor and radiologist, endured a challenging upbringing in war-torn Afghanistan, and at 15, he was smuggled to the UK. He had a singular ambition: to become a doctor. In a heartfelt conversation with Jake and Damian, he candidly reveals the harsh realities ... Show More
1h 2m