Pdpodcast

www.pdproject.co.uk SHOW NOTES: Episode 6 - Personal Pursuits Episode 6 discusses the guest speakers' journeys through university within the context of managing their support networks. In an unedited format to aid transparency, we discuss our psychologies, social vulnerabilities, experiences and ways in which we can help ourselves whilst helping others. Quote 1: "I think all of your friends should be your counsellors." - Although we cannot replace professional support, the aim should be to create a proximal network of support in which those around you can be along for the ride. Quote 2: "What if pride is wanting to control others' perspectives of you?" - How much more would we share if we weren't concerned with preserving our image? We could all benefit from unpacking our personal blend of pride. Quote 3: "We are our own professionals, there is a vantage point that professionals don't have; our experience" - When it comes to mental health, we should not ignore the person going through it and how imp