Mental Notes
@mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social
Mental Notes Podcast features Fran, a former mental health worker with a slightly wonky brain, talking to musicians about music and mental health. https://shows.acast.com/mental-notes/about
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The 6th and final episode of Mental Notes #podcast series one is now live.
Thank you so much to the wonderful Holysseus Flyfor joining me, it was a fascinating chat.
Thank you so much to the wonderful Holysseus Flyfor joining me, it was a fascinating chat.
The 6th and final episode of Mental Notes #podcast series one is now live.
Thank you so much to the wonderful Holysseus Flyfor joining me, it was a fascinating chat.
Thank you so much to the wonderful Holysseus Flyfor joining me, it was a fascinating chat.
November 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The 6th and final episode of Mental Notes #podcast series one is now live.
Thank you so much to the wonderful Holysseus Flyfor joining me, it was a fascinating chat.
Thank you so much to the wonderful Holysseus Flyfor joining me, it was a fascinating chat.
Finally back recording today, with the final episode of series one now ready for editing.
Thanks to Holysseus Flyfor a brilliant chat that I'm looking forward to sharing with you.
In the meantime, get yourself a ticket to her show with @ellenbethabdi.bsky.social next week and I'll see you there.
Thanks to Holysseus Flyfor a brilliant chat that I'm looking forward to sharing with you.
In the meantime, get yourself a ticket to her show with @ellenbethabdi.bsky.social next week and I'll see you there.
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Finally back recording today, with the final episode of series one now ready for editing.
Thanks to Holysseus Flyfor a brilliant chat that I'm looking forward to sharing with you.
In the meantime, get yourself a ticket to her show with @ellenbethabdi.bsky.social next week and I'll see you there.
Thanks to Holysseus Flyfor a brilliant chat that I'm looking forward to sharing with you.
In the meantime, get yourself a ticket to her show with @ellenbethabdi.bsky.social next week and I'll see you there.
Very late posting this, but what a show from Mckinley Dixon at Yes Mcr last weekend.
October 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Very late posting this, but what a show from Mckinley Dixon at Yes Mcr last weekend.
There are about 10-15 bands/artists who I love so much, that I have to wait for the perfect moment to listen to their new work for the first time. One of those is @bigthiefmusic.bsky.social
#music #mentalhealth #walking #Manchester #levenshulme #cringlepark
#music #mentalhealth #walking #Manchester #levenshulme #cringlepark
October 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
There are about 10-15 bands/artists who I love so much, that I have to wait for the perfect moment to listen to their new work for the first time. One of those is @bigthiefmusic.bsky.social
#music #mentalhealth #walking #Manchester #levenshulme #cringlepark
#music #mentalhealth #walking #Manchester #levenshulme #cringlepark
An absolute joy to see Little Simz at Co Op Live on Thursday. Amazing to see an artist who nobody seemed to have heard of when you started listening to them, suddenly absolutely commanding a crowd of thousands in an arena.
October 18, 2025 at 10:14 AM
An absolute joy to see Little Simz at Co Op Live on Thursday. Amazing to see an artist who nobody seemed to have heard of when you started listening to them, suddenly absolutely commanding a crowd of thousands in an arena.
Stunning show from Chloe Foy at Low Four Studio last night. Catch her tour if you can.
October 12, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Stunning show from Chloe Foy at Low Four Studio last night. Catch her tour if you can.
Don't miss Episode 5 of Mental Notes, where I talk to @ellenbethabdi about #music, #mentalhealth, #5asidefootball, and more.
Personally, I think this is a cracking episode. So please search for Mental Notes wherever you listen to #podcasts or follow the link in my bio.
Personally, I think this is a cracking episode. So please search for Mental Notes wherever you listen to #podcasts or follow the link in my bio.
October 11, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Don't miss Episode 5 of Mental Notes, where I talk to @ellenbethabdi about #music, #mentalhealth, #5asidefootball, and more.
Personally, I think this is a cracking episode. So please search for Mental Notes wherever you listen to #podcasts or follow the link in my bio.
Personally, I think this is a cracking episode. So please search for Mental Notes wherever you listen to #podcasts or follow the link in my bio.
Episode 5 of the Mental Notes #podcast is live now. Find it at the link in my bio, or by searching Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app/streaming platform.
Big thanks to @ellenbethabdi.bsky.social for joining me to discuss #mentalhealth, #music, and many other things.
Big thanks to @ellenbethabdi.bsky.social for joining me to discuss #mentalhealth, #music, and many other things.
October 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Episode 5 of the Mental Notes #podcast is live now. Find it at the link in my bio, or by searching Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app/streaming platform.
Big thanks to @ellenbethabdi.bsky.social for joining me to discuss #mentalhealth, #music, and many other things.
Big thanks to @ellenbethabdi.bsky.social for joining me to discuss #mentalhealth, #music, and many other things.
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NEW PODCAST: Mercury Prize 2025 Special
Our annual argument about the 12 albums shortlisted for the Mercury Prize is here. We discuss which albums deserve to win, who we think is the winner, as well as which album is the worst on the shortlist.
pickybs.com/2025/09/28/p...
Our annual argument about the 12 albums shortlisted for the Mercury Prize is here. We discuss which albums deserve to win, who we think is the winner, as well as which album is the worst on the shortlist.
pickybs.com/2025/09/28/p...
Picky Bastards Episode 91: Mercury Prize 2025
On Episode 91 of Picky Bastards we are back talking about our favourite music award the Mercury Music Prize. This month the regular bastards are joined by Tom Burrows to discuss all 12 of this year…
pickybs.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NEW PODCAST: Mercury Prize 2025 Special
Our annual argument about the 12 albums shortlisted for the Mercury Prize is here. We discuss which albums deserve to win, who we think is the winner, as well as which album is the worst on the shortlist.
pickybs.com/2025/09/28/p...
Our annual argument about the 12 albums shortlisted for the Mercury Prize is here. We discuss which albums deserve to win, who we think is the winner, as well as which album is the worst on the shortlist.
pickybs.com/2025/09/28/p...
Gig of the year?
Self Esteem absolutely smashed it at Manchester Academy on Sunday.
Self Esteem absolutely smashed it at Manchester Academy on Sunday.
September 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Gig of the year?
Self Esteem absolutely smashed it at Manchester Academy on Sunday.
Self Esteem absolutely smashed it at Manchester Academy on Sunday.
Make sure to check out Episode 3 with @benedict_songs if you haven't already.
Available on your favourite #podcast app (search Mental Notes) or follow the link in my bio.
Available on your favourite #podcast app (search Mental Notes) or follow the link in my bio.
September 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Make sure to check out Episode 3 with @benedict_songs if you haven't already.
Available on your favourite #podcast app (search Mental Notes) or follow the link in my bio.
Available on your favourite #podcast app (search Mental Notes) or follow the link in my bio.
It's time for Episode 3 of Mental Notes, where I speak to Benedict Benjamin about #music and #mentalhealth.
Search Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app or follow the links below to get it in your ears.
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Search Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app or follow the links below to get it in your ears.
open.spotify.com/episode/0cu5...
feeds.acast.com/public/shows...
Episode 3 - Benedict Benjamin on songwriting, mental health, and the therapy of band practice
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September 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
It's time for Episode 3 of Mental Notes, where I speak to Benedict Benjamin about #music and #mentalhealth.
Search Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app or follow the links below to get it in your ears.
open.spotify.com/episode/0cu5...
feeds.acast.com/public/shows...
Search Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app or follow the links below to get it in your ears.
open.spotify.com/episode/0cu5...
feeds.acast.com/public/shows...
Finally got the @briasalmena.bsky.social album on vinyl this morning.
If you haven't already, check out Episode 2 of Mental Notes to hear me discuss the album, and it's relation to #mentalhealth, with Bria.
Link in my bio or search Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app.
If you haven't already, check out Episode 2 of Mental Notes to hear me discuss the album, and it's relation to #mentalhealth, with Bria.
Link in my bio or search Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app.
September 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Finally got the @briasalmena.bsky.social album on vinyl this morning.
If you haven't already, check out Episode 2 of Mental Notes to hear me discuss the album, and it's relation to #mentalhealth, with Bria.
Link in my bio or search Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app.
If you haven't already, check out Episode 2 of Mental Notes to hear me discuss the album, and it's relation to #mentalhealth, with Bria.
Link in my bio or search Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app.
Episode 2 of Mental Notes is out now, featuring @briasalmena as my guest.
Listen to us discussing #music, #mentalhealth health, and album names by searching Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app or following the link in my bio.
Listen to us discussing #music, #mentalhealth health, and album names by searching Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app or following the link in my bio.
September 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Episode 2 of Mental Notes is out now, featuring @briasalmena as my guest.
Listen to us discussing #music, #mentalhealth health, and album names by searching Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app or following the link in my bio.
Listen to us discussing #music, #mentalhealth health, and album names by searching Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app or following the link in my bio.
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Ahead of the Mercury Prize announcement next week, we've put together our own shortlist of albums we feel deserve a nomination.
Read our picks here 👇🏻
pickybs.com/2025/09/05/t...
And listen to the playlist here 👇🏻
open.spotify.com/playlist/3dw...
Read our picks here 👇🏻
pickybs.com/2025/09/05/t...
And listen to the playlist here 👇🏻
open.spotify.com/playlist/3dw...
The Picky Bastards Mercury Prize shortlist 2025
Another year and another Mercury Prize shortlist for us to dive into. Before we argue with each other about the actual Shortlist (podcast event of the year incoming), let’s shout about the albums w…
pickybs.com
September 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Ahead of the Mercury Prize announcement next week, we've put together our own shortlist of albums we feel deserve a nomination.
Read our picks here 👇🏻
pickybs.com/2025/09/05/t...
And listen to the playlist here 👇🏻
open.spotify.com/playlist/3dw...
Read our picks here 👇🏻
pickybs.com/2025/09/05/t...
And listen to the playlist here 👇🏻
open.spotify.com/playlist/3dw...
Episode 2 will be with you very soon.
But here's a reminder to check out Episode 1 with @chloefoymusic
Search Mental Notes on your #podcast app or follow the links:
Spotify:
tinyurl.com/289596bp
Acast:
shows.acast.com/mental-notes...
Apple:
tinyurl.com/362h6dsb
Amazon:
tinyurl.com/48hep593
But here's a reminder to check out Episode 1 with @chloefoymusic
Search Mental Notes on your #podcast app or follow the links:
Spotify:
tinyurl.com/289596bp
Acast:
shows.acast.com/mental-notes...
Apple:
tinyurl.com/362h6dsb
Amazon:
tinyurl.com/48hep593
September 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Episode 2 will be with you very soon.
But here's a reminder to check out Episode 1 with @chloefoymusic
Search Mental Notes on your #podcast app or follow the links:
Spotify:
tinyurl.com/289596bp
Acast:
shows.acast.com/mental-notes...
Apple:
tinyurl.com/362h6dsb
Amazon:
tinyurl.com/48hep593
But here's a reminder to check out Episode 1 with @chloefoymusic
Search Mental Notes on your #podcast app or follow the links:
Spotify:
tinyurl.com/289596bp
Acast:
shows.acast.com/mental-notes...
Apple:
tinyurl.com/362h6dsb
Amazon:
tinyurl.com/48hep593
There's a new episode of the #podcast coming today, this time with @briasalmena.bsky.social.
I can't wait for you to hear it.
Subscribe to Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app, or through the link in my bio, to get notified when it's out.
#mentalhealth #music
I can't wait for you to hear it.
Subscribe to Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app, or through the link in my bio, to get notified when it's out.
#mentalhealth #music
September 5, 2025 at 8:46 AM
There's a new episode of the #podcast coming today, this time with @briasalmena.bsky.social.
I can't wait for you to hear it.
Subscribe to Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app, or through the link in my bio, to get notified when it's out.
#mentalhealth #music
I can't wait for you to hear it.
Subscribe to Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app, or through the link in my bio, to get notified when it's out.
#mentalhealth #music
A quick preview of this week's #podcast with @briasalmena.bsky.social coming on Friday.
In the meantime, click the link in the bio or search Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app to hear episode one with Chloe Foy.
#mentalhealth #music
In the meantime, click the link in the bio or search Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app to hear episode one with Chloe Foy.
#mentalhealth #music
September 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A quick preview of this week's #podcast with @briasalmena.bsky.social coming on Friday.
In the meantime, click the link in the bio or search Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app to hear episode one with Chloe Foy.
#mentalhealth #music
In the meantime, click the link in the bio or search Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app to hear episode one with Chloe Foy.
#mentalhealth #music
Don't miss Episode One of Mental Notes, where I talk #music and #mentalhealth with Chloe Foy.
Search on your favourite #podcast app or click one of the links below:
Spotify:
tinyurl.com/289596bp
Acast:
shows.acast.com/mental-notes...
Apple:
tinyurl.com/362h6dsb
Amazon:
tinyurl.com/48hep593
Search on your favourite #podcast app or click one of the links below:
Spotify:
tinyurl.com/289596bp
Acast:
shows.acast.com/mental-notes...
Apple:
tinyurl.com/362h6dsb
Amazon:
tinyurl.com/48hep593
August 30, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Don't miss Episode One of Mental Notes, where I talk #music and #mentalhealth with Chloe Foy.
Search on your favourite #podcast app or click one of the links below:
Spotify:
tinyurl.com/289596bp
Acast:
shows.acast.com/mental-notes...
Apple:
tinyurl.com/362h6dsb
Amazon:
tinyurl.com/48hep593
Search on your favourite #podcast app or click one of the links below:
Spotify:
tinyurl.com/289596bp
Acast:
shows.acast.com/mental-notes...
Apple:
tinyurl.com/362h6dsb
Amazon:
tinyurl.com/48hep593
The first episode of Mental Notes is out, and here's a picture of guest, Chloe Foy, as she muses on one of my incredibly insightful questions!
August 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The first episode of Mental Notes is out, and here's a picture of guest, Chloe Foy, as she muses on one of my incredibly insightful questions!
Back in my favourite Manchester venue for the first time since my brain sidelined me for a few months.
Massively impressed by Ronboy as support for Matt Berninger.
Massively impressed by Ronboy as support for Matt Berninger.
August 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Back in my favourite Manchester venue for the first time since my brain sidelined me for a few months.
Massively impressed by Ronboy as support for Matt Berninger.
Massively impressed by Ronboy as support for Matt Berninger.
I've been asking guests on the #podcast to tell me about a song, or songs, by other bands or artists that resonates with them in relation to #mentalhealth.
So here are 5 of mine:
So here are 5 of mine:
August 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I've been asking guests on the #podcast to tell me about a song, or songs, by other bands or artists that resonates with them in relation to #mentalhealth.
So here are 5 of mine:
So here are 5 of mine:
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No grifting from me this month
If you appreciate what I do and can spare a couple of quid, you can say thank you by making a donation to Medical Aid for Palestinians
Cheers x
www.map.org.uk
If you appreciate what I do and can spare a couple of quid, you can say thank you by making a donation to Medical Aid for Palestinians
Cheers x
www.map.org.uk
Delivering medical care to Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees in the Palestinian Territories and in Lebanon.
Help us get urgent medical supplies into the hands of Palestinians in need.
www.map.org.uk
August 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
No grifting from me this month
If you appreciate what I do and can spare a couple of quid, you can say thank you by making a donation to Medical Aid for Palestinians
Cheers x
www.map.org.uk
If you appreciate what I do and can spare a couple of quid, you can say thank you by making a donation to Medical Aid for Palestinians
Cheers x
www.map.org.uk
Mental Notes Episode 1 is incoming...
In a couple of weeks.
But I'm very excited to share it, so here's a snippet of my chat with Chloe Foy.a
In a couple of weeks.
But I'm very excited to share it, so here's a snippet of my chat with Chloe Foy.a
August 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Mental Notes Episode 1 is incoming...
In a couple of weeks.
But I'm very excited to share it, so here's a snippet of my chat with Chloe Foy.a
In a couple of weeks.
But I'm very excited to share it, so here's a snippet of my chat with Chloe Foy.a