Fran and I are immensely grateful for the opportunities we’ve had to share our story and message to a wider audience. In this post I’ve brought together a selection of articles hosted on other people’s blogs and websites. Check out our news and appearances page for more, including our books, reviews, interviews, and podcast appearances.
I’m always open to invitations so if you have a blog or project and would like me to contribute please get in touch. Likewise, we love having guest bloggers here at Gum on My Shoe. Check our contact page for submission guidelines.
Hosted by bp Magazine
5 Must-Read Rules to Help Your Friend with Anxiety & Bipolar Disorder
11 Simple Ways to Help a Loved One Living with Bipolar Disorder
How to Spot Bipolar Red Flags — and What to Do about Them
Casting the Glamour: The Enchantment of Euphoric Mania
Planning for Wellness by Using Structure to Help Manage Bipolar Symptoms
How to Support Your Friend from Afar
5 Things My Friend’s Bipolar Disorder Has Taught Me
What to Do When Your Loved One with Bipolar Is Doing Ok
Hosted by I’m NOT Disordered
10 Things My Friendship With Aimee Has Taught Me About Mental Health and Caring Support
Blogmas 2019: Marty’s Christmas WishList
Body Image Q&A for Mental Health Awareness Week
Time to Talk Day 2019 … With Guests!
Christmas Q&A With Author Martin Baker
Marty’s best and worst experiences talking about mental health
Mental Health Awareness Week: Top Relationship for Fran Houston
Mental Health Awareness Week: Top Relationships for Martin Baker
24hrs With Two Best Friends Living 3,000 Miles Apart
Hosted by Julie A. Fast
High Tide, Low Tide: A Very Human Condition
High Tide, Low Tide: Our Transatlantic Best Friendship
Hosted by Stigma Fighters
No one is too far away to be cared for or to care (also published in Stigma Fighters Anthology: Vol 2)
Dear Mum, Love Martin (also here)
Hosted Elsewhere
Stay Home, Stay Safe, Stay Connected: Our 3,000 Mile Friendship and the Coronavirus Pandemic, hosted by Diane Atwood at Catching Health
What Mental Health Awareness Week Means to Me, hosted by DWP Digital
What Does Mental Health Awareness Week Mean to Me?, hosted by Beka Lombardo at It’s Not Your Journey
Trust, Honesty, Openness and Connection: The Right Ingredients to Have a Conversation about Mental Health, hosted by Races Around the World
What Friendship Is All About, hosted by The Counsellors Cafe
Martin’s Story, hosted by Mental Health First Aid England
Introducing High Tide, Low Tide, hosted by Andy Murray
#BeReal—Martin Baker, hosted by HASTYWORDS
17 Ways to Be an Angel, hosted by michiganfilm
10 Ways to Support a Friend With Mental Illness When You’re Apart, hosted by The Mighty (originally published by NoStigmas)
To Dad, on Account of the Life I’m Proud Of (and Wish You Were Able to See), hosted by The Good Men Project (also here)
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