New ‘Unfiltered’ Maltese Podcast Discussing Mental Health Set To Launch Soon
A new podcast intended to break the stigma that surrounds the conversation of mental health is hitting the island very soon.
Mind Over Chatter will be launching soon in collaboration with Lovin Malta, with Andrew Hogg, former Maltese national-goalkeeper-turned-mental-performance-coach, and David Ozi Borg, beloved radio-DJ-turned-mental-health-advocate, as hosts.
”The stigma around mental illness and seeking assistance still exists and by means of this podcast we hope to help people understand that mental illness does exist, that they are not alone, and that there is help out there,” co-host Hogg told Lovin Malta.
View this post on Instagram
Some of the biggest names on the island are expected to show up as guests, these include Valentina Rossi, Ira Losco, Neil Agius, Yazmin Stevens and more.
”It’s surprising how interesting and engaging the episodes have been, from Ira Losco discussing baby blues, to Keith Marshall blowing our minds with lessons from afar, to Steve Mercieca’s life changing accident and how he’s dealt with it all. I couldn’t have asked for a better start,” Hogg continued.
View this post on Instagram
Although ”not podcasters” the duo are excited to embark on this journey, with Ozi’s past experience in radio and their extreme chemistry and charisma, their success is guaranteed.
”We’re learning and improving with every episode recorded and it will be great to have you guys with us. We’re simply two guys who have found meaning in trying to help others,” Hogg concluded.
Many still think that it’s shameful to talk about their mental health struggles in an open and public manner – this podcast aims to start the conversation.
”Hopefully (it will) help people without understanding gain some valuable insight into this very real illness, and in doing so they might have the opportunity to open a dialogue or perhaps even help someone in need going forward”.
The first episode will be released in the few coming weeks, so stay tuned on the Lovin Malta and Mind Over Chatter socials.
Will you be watching the new podcast and which guest are you most excited to listen to?
READ NEXT: Love Island Malta Announces Gabrielle 'Jealous Side' Cook As Their Third Contestant
