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How to Stay Sane in an Insane World (Shed Talks)

How to Stay Sane in an Insane World (Shed Talks)

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 Life is unpredictable, messy, and, at times, completely insane. So, how do we stay afloat?

Hosted by Jeremy Thomas—renowned speaker, author, mental health advocate, and all round survivor—this podcast dives into the real, unfiltered stories of resilience, recovery, and what it truly takes to maintain mental well-being in a chaotic world.

Having faced his own battles with bipolar disorder and addiction, Jeremy brings both lived experience and hard-earned wisdom to every conversation.

Each episode features fascinating guests—bestselling authors, musicians, industry leaders, athletes, and mental health experts—who open up about their struggles, triumphs, and the lifejackets that helped them through. Whether it’s music, poetry, a trusted friend, or a four-legged companion, we all need something to keep us steady.

Honest conversations, hard-earned wisdom, and practical tools—because in an insane world, we could all use a little help staying sane.

For more on How to Stay Sane in an insane World visit our website:
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  • 26: Outlaw psychotherapist, Paul Sunderland spills the beans on Co-dependency, what it is and what it is not.

    26: Outlaw psychotherapist, Paul Sunderland spills the beans on Co-dependency, what it is and what it is not.
    Feb 23 2026

    In this episode, Paul Sunderland downloads to Jeremy Thomas everything you always wanted to know about co-dependency but were afraid to ask.

    Paul Sunderland is a highly accomplished addictions specialist and psychotherapist with over 40 years of experience.

    He is also a lifelong fan of David Bowie and led Zeppelin.

    He was the clinical director at Clouds House in the West Country and Cross Roads Addiction Recovery Centre, Antigua.

    This is an educational podcast episode, inasmuch as Paul will speak about the hot topic of co-dependency.

    He speaks candidly about what it is and what it isn’t. How people succumb to it.
    The effects it has on people, particularly partners. .
    What you can do about it.
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    50 mins
  • 25: Gavin & Stacey's, Larry Lamb shares about his traumatic childhood, his acting career from Hamlet to Superman to Eastender; booze, sex and love addictions.

    25: Gavin & Stacey's, Larry Lamb shares about his traumatic childhood, his acting career from Hamlet to Superman to Eastender; booze, sex and love addictions.
    Feb 4 2026

    Welcome, Larry Lamb, best known for playing Mick Shipman in Gavin & Stacey, Archie Mitchell in EastEnders, and Ted Case in the final series of the BBC drama New Tricks.

    In conversation with Jeremy Thomas, Larry delves into the impact his childhood experiences have had on his mental health. He reflects on how overcoming personal demons, such as stage fright and substance use, has been integral to his growth, both as a father, person and as a performer.

    He joins Jeremy for a deep dive into his childhood, career, ambition and mental health. Topics covered include the childhood trauma of being abandoned at age nine by his mother, coping with a raging father, his success playing opposite the likes of Maggie Smith on Broadway and in the West End of London, and dealing with terrible stage fright. Ultimately, his search for a perfect relationship.

    Larry displays huge courage and honesty throughout this episode. If you'd like to watch the episode, click here - and subscribe if you like it.

    Larry has openly discussed his ongoing quest for the perfect relationship, a search often complicated by his tumultuous upbringing. He has faced and overcome struggles with alcohol, endured horrendous hangovers, and battled stage fright. His relationships with women have been numerous and, at times, unintentionally doomed, reflecting the complexities and difficulties that have shaped his personal journey.

    Larry Lamb's career has been marked by both critical and popular success on stage and screen. His diverse roles, from beloved comedies to intense dramas, showcase his adaptability and talent as an actor. In addition, his ability to speak five languages highlights his broad interests and abilities beyond acting.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 24: Film Director Carol Morley is filmed talking about how she stayed sane in insane world t Staying Sane in an Insane World

    24: Film Director Carol Morley is filmed talking about how she stayed sane in insane world t Staying Sane in an Insane World
    Dec 8 2025
    From the Hacienda Club all the way to the Riverside Studios cinema…

    Filmmaker Carol Morley talks (Typist Artist Pirate King, The Falling, The Alcohol Years, and Dreams of a Life) with Jeremy Thomas about the effects of bereavement on her teenager, how she nearly lost everything, and 4 years of addictive mayhem at the Hacienda Club in Manchester. With resilience and courage, she tells us how she made it out of dodge city and into art school, and eventually became a successful filmmaker. Since then, she’s worked with Florence Pugh, Monica Dolan, Maisie Williams, Patricia Clarkson, James Khan, and many more.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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