Where to Find Let's Get Talking
Instagram: @letsgettalking_podcast
About Let's Get Talking
TW: Podcast born in January 2021 to open the conversation on mental health, share inspiring stories from around the world and provide an outlet of support for those finding things difficult.
The Organization
HS: How long has your organization been running?
TW: 8 months.
HS: What is your Mission Statement?
TW: Normalise & promote the mental health conversation.
HS: What was the idea that sparked the creation of your organization?
TW: My passion & drive for positive mental health and wellbeing.
HS: What did the startup of your organization look like?
TW: Lots of notebooks and tons of ideas! Scribbling away to put ideas together then I just scrapped them all and went for it. I purchased a podcast microphone & emailed as many people as I could to find guests and find inspiring stories!
HS: What are some of your organization's accomplishments?
TW: Nominated for a People’s Choice Award for Best Podcast and featuring in the top 50 in the UK for Mental Health Podcast within a week of launching.
HS: What are some of your goals in the upcoming year?
TW: Reach more people, share more stories and support others!
HS: How did you manage to gain the following that you have now?
TW: Being honest, sharing positive stories, and speaking to interesting people!
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The Founder:
Tom Willetts
HS: Tell us a bit about yourself.
TW: I am 28 & live in Gloucester, which is south-west of England, UK. I work with young people in a school supporting both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.
HS: What was your personal reason for founding this organization?
TW: To open up the conversation on mental health.
HS: In the early stages, who would you say were the most influential and helped bring your organization to where it is today?
TW: My partner, Molly. Always driving me to be the best version of myself.
HS: If you have one, what is your personal experience with mental health?
TW: When I went away to study at university I experienced anxiety during the first year or so.
Mental Health in Let's Get Talking
HS: What does mental health mean to you & your organization?
TW: The drive behind the podcast is to normalize talking about our mental health and open up the conversation. Mental health can shape us in whichever way - but if we can be honest, open, and supportive of one another we can talk about our positives & negatives and reach out should we need it.
HS: Why is your organization an advocate for mental health?
TW: To promote the conversation and normalize the discussion.
HS: How are you trying to end the stigma of mental health?
TW: Sharing inspiring stories which people may relate to. Hearing a range of people talk about MH openly and honestly.
HS: Why should mental health be talked about within the community?
TW: To normalize the conversation.
HS: What are some things you and your team are working on currently?
TW: Young Minds UK.
HS: What are other resources you have used to learn more about or support mental health?
TW: Series 2 of the podcast and summer of live Instagram conversation!