Episodes

  • S4 Epilogue - Impact and Repair

    S4 Epilogue - Impact and Repair
    Sep 29 2022
    Extra bonus episode! It's three months down the line and Ash has being doing a lot of reflection on the impact his struggles have had on those closest to him, particularly Justine, his wife. Ash is starting to see the positive things he can take from this experience, but at the same time realising how a bipolar episode is hard, both for the sufferer and their immediate circle.
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    36 mins
  • S4 E8 - Perspective

    S4 E8 - Perspective
    Sep 28 2022
    In this final episode Ash is looking back with Pete on the previous weeks of struggle, and trying to make sense of it all. Ash reflects with us on his changing attitude to work, family and financial security and we present some of the findings from this fascinating series. To play us out, Superstar DJ Doc K introduces some of the wonderful music Ash created at the height of his high. Enjoy! x
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    31 mins
  • S4 E7 - A Better Place

    S4 E7 - A Better Place
    Sep 25 2022
    There are quite a few audios with Ash and Pete to absorb during this period, as Ash starts to come through this difficult time and realise the effect his struggles have on those around him. This is a period of intense self reflection for Ash and he is sometimes very hard on himself but always attempts to be balanced yet optimistic.
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    40 mins
  • S4 E6 - The Crash

    S4 E6 - The Crash
    Aug 13 2022
    Some bits in this episode are hard to listen to as Ash struggles with an overwhelming down period. However, there are periods of light as he is able to carry on with daily tasks, although at a slower pace, whilst the love he has for his son and wife sustains him as he slowly returns to normality
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • S4 E5 - In The High

    S4 E5 - In The High
    Jul 29 2022
    We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording talks about how Ash became incredibly creative and energetic during the high
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    48 mins
  • S4 E4 - The Trigger

    S4 E4 - The Trigger
    Jul 12 2022
    We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording talks about some of the triggers which took their toll on Ash.
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    30 mins
  • S4 E3 - Can't Switch Off

    S4 E3 - Can't Switch Off
    Jul 6 2022
    We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording introduces more pressure on Ash with deadlines looming and a million things on his plate...
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    36 mins
  • S4 E2 - Anxious Times

    S4 E2 - Anxious Times
    Jul 1 2022
    We are thrilled to be back, especially as we welcome a new guest and friend of the show: Ashley Pollak! Ash is generously giving us a unique insight into his mental health and route to recovery in the form of a fascinating set of audio diaries recorded by him during his recent struggles. This recording sees little anxieties creeping in to Ash's everyday thinking...
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    30 mins