In Episode 19 Maria Millard, born and bred in Draycott talks about her life, which includes a very varied career, from sewing overalls to doing a milk round, selling lorry parts and then becoming a travel agent.

Maria also talks about the large variety of Volunteering she has done throughout her life, which most recently include being part of the NHS Volunteer Responders, as part of the Royal Voluntary Service helping to support the COVID-19 Vaccine rollout.

Maria also talks about her amateur dramatics and looking forward to enjoying being retired.

Conversation with Angie & Mike is a Podcast & Vlog with interesting people from all walks of life. We discuss everything and anything, usually touching on Mental Health as both Mike & Angie are Trustees of Somewhere House Somerset, a mental health counselling charity based in Somerset, England.

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In Episode #13 Angie & Mike talk about Remote Working and how this effects businesses, call centres and getting cross when things don’t get resolved. How COVID has changed the business landscape and staffing.

Conversation with Angie & Mike is a Podcast & Vlog with interesting people from all walks of life. We discuss everything and anything, usually touching on Mental Health as both Mike & Angie are Trustees of Somewhere House Somerset, a mental health counselling charity based in Somerset, England.

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Summary
In this conversation, Lee D shares his journey from addiction to recovery, discussing the pivotal moments that shaped his life. He reflects on his early struggles with identity and direction, the importance of support systems, and his current work in mental health. Lee emphasizes the significance of asking for help, building trust, and finding balance in life, while also addressing the ongoing challenges of anxiety and control stemming from his childhood experiences. In this conversation, Lee D discusses various themes including the struggle for control in relationships, reflections on childhood experiences, balancing work and home life, future aspirations including marriage and home ownership, health challenges, and the anxiety surrounding major life changes. The dialogue reveals insights into personal growth, resilience, and the importance of taking responsibility for one's life decisions.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Early Struggles
03:07 Journey to Recovery and Current Work
05:54 Understanding Mental Health Challenges
09:07 Finding Balance in Life
11:59 The Importance of Asking for Help
15:01 Building Trust and Relationships
18:14 Reflections on Control and Anxiety
27:44 Navigating Control in Relationships
30:01 Reflections on Childhood and Responsibility
32:35 Balancing Work and Home Life
35:57 Future Aspirations and Marriage Plans
39:13 Health Challenges and Resilience
46:32 Facing Anxiety and Major Life Changes
52:09 Financial Security and Home Ownership