Becoming A Butterfly
Helping others help themselves by sharing my experiences struggling with Mental Health for 10-12 years, then everything I learnt after.
Not an educational lecture, but a friendly chat. Less highlights, more reality. Instagram: @smollsarahl
S1: a range of topics that played a role in my struggles with Mental Health.
S2: a range of topics that I explored & learnt about in the years following my Mental Health struggles.
S3: recording the topics from S1 with a fresh perspective, after years of learning & growing from my Mental Health struggles.
Everything I say is from personal experience - it may not relate to you, nor may you agree with it. I just hope to be a raw, unfiltered, uncensored, couch friend to anyone who wants to listen.
Episodes
31 episodes
S2 #8 - Feeling Vulnerable & Lonely
A very casual chat about feeling vulnerable & lonely, and wondering if actually life is just one weird mind map of conflicting emotions.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:00
S3 #2 - Boys and Relationships
An updated version of season 1s popular topic - BOYS! This time reflecting more on what I've learnt from recent experiences.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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16:59
S2 #7 - Navigating your Twenties
An absolute ramble shamble. This episode is as much of a rollercoaster as your twenties is. Enjoy the chaos!
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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22:08
S3 #1 - Eating Disorders
S3 is all about recording the topics from S1 from a different perspective - after more healing, learning, and growing. Starting with the main topic that changed my life...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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29:38
S2 #6 - Law of Detachment
Learning to let go, reduce expectations, embrace change, and find the joy in the fact that nothing lasts forever
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:29
What is this podcast?
Reigniting the podcast means a new intro to what it's all about - a very chaotic ramble updating you & informing you on what 'Becoming A Butterfly' will talk about - enjoy at your own risk :) :)
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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7:54
S2 #5 - Future Planning
A short ramble about my new job, what it's like to let go of planning for the future, and being grateful for the present.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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14:24
S2 #4 - Diabetes
A little ramble about how my T1 Diabetes diagnosis triggered some uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and what that taught me.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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19:51
S2 #3 - Chronic Fatigue
An insight to what it's really like living with Chronic Fatigue. I struggled with it for around 6 months off the back of long COVID (which reoccured 3 times in 12 months) and glandular fever, leaving my body's immune system on the floor. I was ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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17:39
S2 #2 - ADHD
Unsurprisingly I can't even remember what I said in this episode - I recorded it impulsively and then left it for a week and now I'm not sure what I'm even talking about (ADHDers will understand). But hey, that's the beauty of my podcast - less...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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17:42
S2 #1 - Being 'Content' & Finding Glimmers
I AM BACK BBY ! With a slight twist from last season, where every episode was a deep chat into the things I've experienced with Mental Illness and more. Today's episode is slightly more lighthearted, with some rambling as I find my feet again i...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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17:35
S1 #18 - Stigma
In this short ramble I talk about the stigma of Mental Health and the stereotype of different illnesses. I also discuss people's opinions on tattoos.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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17:00
S1 #17 - Mindset
In this ramble I talk about the difference between a positive and negative mindset, strengthening your mind as a muscle, being realistic, and utilising your power for change.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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25:35
S1 #15 - Money
In this episode I talk about money! A random topic it seems, but I have always had a lot of anxiety when it comes to earning, spending, and having money. I discuss the difficulties of this and how I've worked on it when travelling and making th...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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16:17
S1 #14 - School
In this episode I delve into my experiences at school, what my learning environment looked like, and how that affected my teenage years. I talk about school, friends, sports, teachers, and more.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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25:39
S1 #13 - Body Image
In this episode I talk about my personal experiences with body image, focusing on body dysmorphia and trying to understand what it is. I also touch on how your body image may be affected and influenced by things, both consciously & subconsc...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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23:51
S1 #16 - Moving to Australia
In this weird and wonderful episode I talk about moving to Australia and what life has been like over the past 12 months. It's been just over 1 year since I left the UK, one full rotation round the sun, and 371 days since I last saw any of my f...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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36:06
S1 #12 - Injuries
In this episode I talk about my experiences with injuries and the setbacks I've experienced. I focus mainly on reasons why I've spent lots of money & time on rehab and recovery in order to prioritise my physical health.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:14
S1 #11 - Sleep
In this episode I talk about my turbulent relationship with sleep. Insomnia, being awake at night, loving or hating sleep, and more!
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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21:16
S1 #10 - Alcohol
In this episode I delve into my personal experiences with alcohol, which led me to being tee total for 2.5 years. I also talk about why I started drinking alcohol again, what it's like to be sober around all your friends, and more!
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:43
S1 #9 - Social Media
I delve into the world of social media, discussing both the pros and cons. Our lives are consumed by technology nowadays and it's difficult to escape this virtual reality.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:54
S1 #8 - The Power Of Walking
A conversation about walking, movement, and physical wellbeing. I share my knowledge about The Philosophers of Walking and the importance of physical wellbeing.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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21:44
S1 #7 - Boys and Relationships
An insight into my experience with boys, relationships, flirting, comparison, and the single life. Slightly cringe but very entertaining. Take it with a pinch of salt.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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22:29
S1 #6 - Life Being Lean
An insight into the reality of having very little body fat and the consequences of Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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22:32
S1 #5 - OCD, Anxiety, and Panic Attacks
An insight into the reality of OCD, which is not just about being super organised, and some stories about my experiences with anxiety. Focusing on panic attacks and what it's like to not only go through them but to see someone going through the...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:55