Sunday Sofa Series
This podcast began five years ago as Becoming A Butterfly - a raw, unfiltered space where I shared my story of Mental Health, recovery, and more recently, T1 Diabetes
Over two series, it became a home for messy, honest conversations about stigma, resilience, and figuring out life in your twenties. The name ‘Becoming A Butterfly’ came from my journey with mental health - shutting myself away, keeping myself small, then slowly finding my confidence again
But just like I’ve grown, the podcast has too
What started as Becoming A Butterfly has now evolved into the Sunday Sofa Series - a weekly 15 to 30 minute conversation on life, health, happiness, and healing
It’s still honest, imperfect, and raw - but now with a clearer focus; to give you a Sunday reset, a space to breathe, and a reminder that you’re not alone in whatever you’re navigating
Get comfy and come sit with me on the sofa, SL x
Episodes
33 episodes
14 Years of Mental Illness - My Story
From the carefree days of 2011 to a sudden descent into eating disorders, depression, and years of struggle - this is my story of mental health. It's raw, vulnerable, and honest - but also about helping, resilience, and the slow return to the l...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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20:11
Who am I? The Start of a New Chapter
Five years ago this podcast begun as Becoming A Butterfly - messy, raw, unfiltered. It's grown with me, and now becomes the Sunday Sofa Series. In this episode, I share my story, why I'm starting this new chapter, and what you can expect each w...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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6:56
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