Ruby Wax

For our final episode, we were honoured to be joined by internationally renowned comedian, mental health expert, best-selling author and Chancellor of the University of Southampton Ruby Wax OBE, to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how we need to change the conversation post-pandemic.

Highly successful comedian, presenter, author and prominent mental health speaker, Ruby Wax combines neuroscience, mindfulness and comedy in her tours and books, helping the world to find calm in this hectic 21st century. She holds a Master’s degree in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University, is a highly accclaimed TED talker and was awarded an OBE for her services to mental health. The best-selling author is also the founder of Frazzled Cafés, a ‘talk-in’ place where people who are feeling frazzled can meet on a regular basis and share their personal stories in a safe, anonymous and non-judgmental environment, currently being rolled out in M&S cafes. Ruby Wax is breaking down mental health taboos and making neuroscience accessible and interesting.

In our last episode, we discussed mental fit bits, mindfulness, mental health for students and staff, eco-villages and more!

Watch the conversation below, along with our top three insights.