Music
Actor Millie Watson (Holby City) talks about her journey to mental fitness, and her love of many genres of music from folk to drum n’ bass. Through a discussion of growing up as a child in Egypt and eventually moving to England, being hospitalised for an eating disorder, and breaking out of the mainstream typecast for female actors, Blair gets to know Millie’s journey through art and music.Listen along to Millie’s songs at this Spotify playlist. Discussions begin:The Cranberries - Ode to My Family (1:16)The National - About Today (4:45)Bush - Glycerine (11:49)The Martinis - Free (17:38)Chase and Status - Alive (20:00)Leonard Cohen - Anthem (24:06)Alanis Morrissette - Front Row (29:59)Kate Tempest - People’s Faces (36:48)Salad Keita - Yamore (40:55)Keri Hilsom - Knock You Down (45:42)Nico - These Days (48:01)You can find Millie on Instagram @cbellamie.Resources/Links:Visit Millie’s yoga site.If you are affected by any of the issues in this episode, please go to the NHS website, and the website of charity Mind. For resources specific to eating disorders, see the Beat website.For emergency support over the phone, you can call The Samaritans free on 116 123.For men who want to talk to others in a private and safe space, visit Talk Club - founded by two Music To Survive By guests Ben Akers and Gavin Thorpe. Check out their episodes for more info about the initiative for male mental fitness.