A Sonic Hug

The Big Light

This thought-provoking series hears from people from different walks of life who deal, experience and battle mental health issues. Producer and mental health advocate, Halina Rifai, brings you their accounts and explores key themes that have impacted them including grief, body image and much more.

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This thought-provoking series hears from people from different walks of life who deal, experience and battle mental health issues. Producer and mental health advocate, Halina Rifai, brings you their accounts and explores key themes that have impacted them including grief, body image and much more. Based on her own experiences, she felt it was time to start helping people tell their stories. It will be hard listening at times, but that’s how we can learn and understand things better. These are real life accounts from brave people and we can’t wait for you to meet them. For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug Website: www.asonichug.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/asonichug Twitter: www.twitter.com/asonichug Instagram: www.instagram.com/asonichug See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episodes

Halina continues her story and talks about her continued experiences with panic and agoraphobia. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

Halina sits down with psychotherapist Jude Stewart to hear about her journey with the menopause. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

Halina sits down with NHS health visitor Emma Furniss to hear about her journey with depression. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

Yvette’s Story

Halina sits down with journalist and co-host of The Metro’s mental health podcast Mentally Yours Yvette Caster to hear about her journey with bipolar disorder. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

Halina sits down with creative practitioner and podcaster, Ica Headlam to hear about the impact of long COVID on his mental health. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

Halina sits down with musician and nurse Chloe to hear about the impact of the pandemic on her personal and professional life. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

Dominic's Story

Dominic's Story

Halina sits down with journalist, writer and academic Dominic Hyde to hear about his experience with post-concussion syndrome. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

Lyn-Marie's Story

Lyn-Marie's Story

Halina sits down with nurse Lyn-Marie to hear about her experience with postnatal depression. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

Halina sits down with musician Pedro Cameron to hear about his exploration of his sexuality and identity whilst growing up in the Highlands and his journey going forwards. Website: www.asonichug.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/asonichug Twitter: www.twitter.com/asonichug Instagram: www.instagram.com/asonichug For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

Halina sits down with Paul to listen to his story around his addition to porn and sex and the impact it had on his mental health. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about A Sonic Hug, go to: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug

Rachael's Story

Rachael's Story

Halina sits down with Rachael to hear about her experience of dealing with significant grief twice in her life, on two very different levels. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug Website: www.asonichug.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/asonichug Twitter: www.twitter.com/asonichug Instagram: www.instagram.com/asonichug See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halina sits down with Stacey to talk about her eating disorder binge-eating and the impacts it has on her mental health. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug Website: www.asonichug.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/asonichug Twitter: www.twitter.com/asonichug Instagram: www.instagram.com/asonichug See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halina sits down with musician Robert Allen of Scottish band Glasvegas to talk about the impacts on his mental health of touring. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug Website: www.asonichug.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/asonichug Twitter: www.twitter.com/asonichug Instagram: www.instagram.com/asonichug See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halina sits down with musician, songwriter and producer Rosie to talk about the how alcoholism and grief impacted her mental health and how powerful therapy was for her. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug Website: www.asonichug.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/asonichug Twitter: www.twitter.com/asonichug Instagram: www.instagram.com/asonichug See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kirstyn's Story

Kirstyn's Story

Halina sits down with mental health magazine editor Kirstyn to talk about the impacts of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) on her mental health. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug Website: www.asonichug.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/asonichug Twitter: www.twitter.com/asonichug Instagram: www.instagram.com/asonichug See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halina sits down with photographer, filmmaker and performance maker Jassy to talk about the impact of grief on her mental health. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug Website: www.asonichug.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/asonichug Twitter: www.twitter.com/asonichug Instagram: www.instagram.com/asonichug See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halina sits down with Paul to hear about the uncertainties that anxiety brings in later life. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug Website: www.asonichug.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/asonichug Twitter: www.twitter.com/asonichug Instagram: www.instagram.com/asonichug See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halina sits down with Louise to hear how adoption has affected her mental health. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug Website: www.asonichug.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/asonichug Twitter: www.twitter.com/asonichug Instagram: www.instagram.com/asonichug See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halina sits down with rapper Jubemi (Bemz) to hear about how his mental health has been impacted by grief, bullying, racism and murder. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug Website: www.asonichug.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/asonichug Twitter: www.twitter.com/asonichug Instagram: www.instagram.com/asonichug See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Halina sits down with music & events PR Jenn to hear about how grief has impacted her mental health. If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode, visit: www.asonichug.com/podcast (links and resources) For more information about the podcast, visit: www.thebiglight.com/asonichug Website: www.asonichug.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/asonichug Twitter: www.twitter.com/asonichug Instagram: www.instagram.com/asonichug See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.