Hi friend!
Let’s be real (skip the small talk). There’s a gap in how we talk about mental health. There, we said it. And in our, not so humble opinion, it’s time to not just settle for minding the gap, but filling it with conversations we all want to be a part of. Welcome to MYND the Gap, your monthly magazine where we do just that. We bring you resources, events and tricks of the trade to help you navigate the messiness of being a human and all that comes with it.
Enjoy! The MYNDUP Team
Last time on Community Conversations
Last month we flipped the script on the classic 1:1—because who needs another status update? Instead, we dug into how managers can turn these conversations into real game-changers for their teams (and themselves). Executive coach Tricia shared insights on:
- Ways to delegate without dumping: it’s about empowering, not offloading
- Finding ways to give feedback that feels honest and caring- without the awkwardness, formality, or fear
- Boundaries are a superpower: when you set them well, they stick (at work and at home)
This month: Bridging the Gap
In this month’s webinar, Executive Coach Dr Hanlie van Wyk will share practical ways to stay connected when things feel tricky at work - because tensions don't always stop at the office door. Maybe it’s a heated debate in the work group chat. Maybe a disagreement over hybrid working. Maybe it’s just low-level friction that makes every conversation feel harder than it should. Whether you’re trying to keep the peace or keep your cool, there’s always a way back to connection. And it usually starts with getting curious.
It's National Work Life Week (6th-10th)!
It's National Work Life Week! This year’s theme? Flex for All - a reminder of how important flexibility is for everyone, especially given how much of our lives we spend at work. With boundaries so easily blurred, the real question is: how do we find balance between our work and home selves?
Tash: MYNDUP's Community Manager
What supports my wellbeing outside of work? Piglet is honestly the main thing that supports my wellbeing (the adorable little dog in the photo). A few other things that really support me: living by the beach, exercising in the morning, and Citalopram (because to do some of the good shit, I’ve got to take these bad boys too). It’s taken years to find a combination that works, and I know I’ll always be learning and adjusting. But these ones are definitely up there.
What helps me show up as my full self at work? Authenticity, on both sides. No blame culture. No rigid hierarchy. Just adults working together toward the same end goal. I pride myself on being myself, and if I can’t do that in a workplace, it’s not the right fit, for me or for them. If I’m working somewhere, it will be a place that makes space for people to be who they are, and I’ll always champion that.
Iole: MYNDUP's Head of Practitioners
What supports my wellbeing outside of work? I am an integrator, so I don't tend to separate work/life very clearly, but support wellbeing in both by moving as much as possible, tea as a balm for all things and doing what I love.
What helps me show up as my full self at work? Menopausal hot flushes burnt off any need or desire to be anything but authentic.
Sam: Account Executive at MYNDUP
What supports my wellbeing outside of work? Spending time with my family and friends is super important for me to be my best authentic self. I love watching sport, especially test cricket but also exercising, specifically running. Finally, Dogs!! if I'm ever feeling down my dog Ronnie is always around to help cheer me up (bonus points for the Spurs bandanna!).
What helps me show up as my full self at work? Being myself, doing things I enjoy doing is what keeps me honest to myself, this includes many of the activities mentioned above, but also includes finding restaurants with my girlfriend and watching and finding new movies... I am a big fan of a solo cinema trip, which is also a great time for reflection!
"I don’t always think in straight lines" Dyslexia Awareness Week (7th-13th)
What's it like to have dyslexia?
Check out this article by Korie Cull, Senior Art Director at Apple and Creative with dyslexia. He explains his experience of being diagnosed in his college years and learning more about his 'different operating system'.
A different way of thinking...
Dyslexia is simply a different way that the brain is wired. While it can make certain aspects of daily life more challenging, especially in a society built around reading and writing, dyslexia doesn't mean the brain is broken or faulty.
It’s not a deficit; it’s a difference.
Navigating menopause at 62: My journey
At 62, I thought I’d be done with menopause, reaching that official 12-month mark without a period over a decade ago. I imagined I’d be past the hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and brain fog. But to my surprise, some symptoms linger - and others have shown up just when I thought I’d finally adjusted. If you’re around my age and still dealing with the effects of menopause or post menopause, you’re not alone. I'm sharing some daily living tips that have truly made a difference to me, so hopefully they can help you too...