About Mind
… and why Stuart supports the work that they do for Mental Health
About Biggest Journey
I want to reduce the stigma associated with mental ill-health, experienced by one in four people in the UK, I’m one of them. That’s why I rode my bike from Edinburgh to London in June 2012, sharing my story on the way. 3 days, 4 different networking events – 400 miles.
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My name is Stuart Potter. I am 35, married, with one daughter and a baby on the way. In February 2011 I was diagnosed with clinical depression and now, a year later, I’m learning to live with it…
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Why ?
I am doing this challenge in support of Mind, the national mental health charity. Mind campaigns vigorously to create a society where people with experience of mental distress are treated fairly, positively and with respect…
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The route will take me along 400 miles from Edinburgh to London, linking together four of 4Networking‘s business breakfast meetings. I’ll have the key-speaker slot at each of these meetings, where I’ll be sharing the story…
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January 23, 2013I've been a bit quiet online, of late. Truth be told I've been a bit overwhelmed with an ever increasing to do list and trying to focus on the immediate and so avoided the online world a bit. It's at busy times when I can start to feel stress kick in... and we all know where that can lead! Something I've spent time working on over the last couple of years is learning how to manage stress by managing my commitment to things. It doesn't always work, but, if I remember to turn to my plan, it's u...
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November 12, 2012This afternoon I caught up with my chum, and one half of the Velocast, John Galloway. We met up to record a follow-up podcast to the chat we had before I set off on the Edinburgh to London ride in June. John, has his own reasons for caring about the importance of mental health awareness, and it was great to talk through the highs and lows of my challenge, as well as look forward to next year. Stream or download the podcast here, or search for Sofaboy Chronicles in iTunes.
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London tweetup
November 11, 2012I'm heading down to the big smoke next week and thought it might be lovely to combine a visit to my favorite cycling cafe, Look Mum No Hands, with a chance to catch up with some southern cyclists for a chat about Biggest Journey 2013 Celtic Capitals Challenge. So, you'll find me, in the above men...
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November 6, 2012I have a couple of date options for the Celtic Capitals Challenge. Though I hoped for the end of June, that's not possible for various reasons. Of the dates below, the mid July date may work best as it gives a little more time to organise and is in the school holidays, which I know will be good for a few people I've been speaking to. I appreciate that this interrupt next year's Tour De France, which I know will bother at least two people as they will be in France podcasting. However, this i...
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November 1, 2012I'm sure you're all wondering what I've been up to since collating the results of the survey and feedback on social media about the Biggest Journey 2013 challenge.... well, I've been putting a bit of thought into route options and also been in touch with a company who specialise in bespoke charity challenges. The logistics of organising this are a fair bit beyond my capability and I'm really keen to make this a success, so I'm going to need to get someone on board to help with that side of ...
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