In this episode of Omnia Therapy’s The Silent Epidemic, host Hatice Mehmet-Quirk is joined by Natasha Williams, a psychiatric nurse with more than 25 years of frontline experience in mental health care.

From NHS services in Bristol to leadership roles in London’s private mental health sector, Natasha has spent decades supporting individuals and families through crisis, addiction, eating disorders, and complex mental health challenges. Known for her ability to build trust quickly and provide compassionate care in high-pressure situations, she shares powerful insights into the realities of mental health work and the importance of human connection.

In this episode, we discuss:
• Natasha’s journey into mental health nursing in the late 1990s
• Lessons learned from frontline NHS mental health services
• The challenges and rewards of community psychiatric nursing
• Leadership pressures within mental health care systems
• Key differences between NHS and private mental health services
• Working with addiction and eating disorders
• The importance of trust, continuity of care, and crisis intervention
• How mental health services have evolved over the last 25 years
• Burnout, balance, and protecting wellbeing as a mental health professional
• The role of compassion and consistency in recovery and care

This conversation offers an honest and insightful look into the realities of mental health care from someone who has spent decades supporting people at their most vulnerable.

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In this episode of Omnia Therapy’s The Silent Epidemic, host Hatice Mehmet-Quirk sits down with entrepreneur and recovery advocate Jimmy Hamm for a powerful conversation about addiction recovery, entrepreneurship, mental health, and the importance of community.

Jimmy shares his journey from working as a Wall Street stockbroker to founding multiple organisations dedicated to helping people rebuild their lives through sober living, social connection, and accountability. Together, they explore how recovery is about far more than abstinence it’s about creating purpose, stability, and meaningful human connection.

In this episode, we discuss:
• Jimmy’s transition from Wall Street into purpose-driven entrepreneurship
• Building HDJ Benefits Solutions and lessons in leadership
• The creation of Clean FUN Network and the power of sober social experiences
• Why community and connection are essential for long-term recovery
• The mission behind The Bridge NYC
• How structure, accountability, and safe environments support mental health and sobriety
• Advice for individuals struggling with addiction and mental health challenges
• How entrepreneurs can create businesses that drive meaningful social impact

This episode is an inspiring reminder that recovery is possible, and that supportive communities can transform lives.

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In this powerful episode of The Silent Epidemic, host Hatice Mehmet-Quirk sits down with Dr. Tony Tan, Clinical Psychologist and CEO of Treehouse Thailand, to explore the hidden drivers behind trauma, addiction, and complex mental health challenges.

With over 14 years of clinical experience, Dr. Tan shares deep insights into the realities of working with treatment-resistant cases, including dual diagnosis, dissociation, personality disorders, and Complex PTSD. Drawing from a wide range of therapeutic approaches—such as EMDR, Brainspotting, clinical hypnotherapy, and mindfulness—he explains why integration is key when treating deeply rooted trauma.

Together, they unpack:

How childhood trauma shapes adult behaviour and mental health
The misunderstood nature of Complex PTSD
Why many traditional therapies fall short for complex cases
The deeper truth behind addiction beyond substance use
The role of relationships, co-dependency, and family systems in recovery
What makes an effective, ethical, and truly client-centred rehab environment
The future of trauma and addiction treatment

Dr. Tan also shares his experience building internationally recognised treatment centres and offers a hopeful message for those who feel like they’ve “tried everything” without success.

This conversation sheds light on the complexities of healing—and reminds us that recovery is possible, even in the most challenging circumstances.

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