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Our Time's Charity Podcast

My Family, Mental Illness & Me is Our Time Charity’s podcast, hosted by Dr Pamela Jenkins. Each episode shares honest conversations about growing up with a parent who has mental health problems. Listen on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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The renowned presenter explores her complex relationship with her mother, reflecting on growing up with her grandparents and how her childhood shaped her today.

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20 July 2025

James Longman

Award‑winning ABC News journalist and author of The Inherited Mind talks about his father’s schizophrenia and suicide, and the questions it raised about his own genetic risk.

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6 July 2025

Carly Foxx

Carly Foxx is a DJ and producer from Australia, now based in London. In this episode, she opens up about her childhood and growing up with her mother who was diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and complex PTSD.

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Sophie Duke and Aymen Belkacemi
22 June 2025

Sophie Duke and Aymen Belkacemi

Sophie Duke, Chair of Our Time's Board of Trustees, and ambassador Aymen Belkacemi share what it was like growing up with a parent with a mental illness.

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Dr Lalith Wijedoru
8 June 2025

Dr Lalith Wijedoru

Dr Lalith Wijedoru, Former NHS Doctor turned Wellbeing Consultant, shares a powerful insight into his childhood. Lalith's unwavering empathy and commitment to understanding his father is a testament to his compassion.

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Jon Salmon
25 May 2025

Jon Salmon

Jon Salmon, a passionate mental health advocate, discusses the impact of the tragic loss of a family member to suicide, and his journey towards improving support for young people navigating similar experiences.

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Davina McCall
4 May 2025

Davina McCall

The renowned presenter explores her complex relationship with her mother, reflecting on growing up with her grandparents and how her childhood shaped her today.

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