The Thrive Programme Podcast
The Thrive Programme team’s new podcast offers engaging weekly episodes that delve into mental health topics, offering insightful discussions and practical tips. It promotes the core principles of the Thrive Programme, empowering listeners to take control of their mental well-being and build lasting resilience. Tune in for expert advice, real-life stories, and actionable steps to thrive mentally and emotionally.
The Thrive Programme Podcast
Ben’s Journey Through Depression, Anxiety & Body Image Struggles
This week, Lucy chatted with Ben Howard to explore his personal journey with mental health — from struggling with low self-esteem in his teenage years to experiencing depression, social anxiety, and body dysmorphia that left him feeling like he didn’t want to be here anymore.
Ben opens up about what it was like to feel constantly not good enough, to be trapped in critical self-talk, and to believe his worth depended on how he looked or how others treated him.
But everything changed when he discovered The Thrive Programme.
He began to realise that his emotions weren’t coming from his past, or his appearance, or what other people thought. They were coming from his beliefs — the way he viewed himself.
This episode is full of insight, hope, and practical truth:
- Why self-esteem matters more than you think
- How changing your beliefs will transform your mental health
- What it actually means to take control of your thinking
If you’ve ever felt stuck in low mood, body image struggles, or anxiety — this one’s for you.
Ben’s story is proof that you’re never broken — that change is possible – and that it comes from the inside.