Mat Ricardo on being diagnosed with Autism aged 54
Mental Ideas’ inspiring ambassador, showman Mat Ricardo, talks from the heart about how it feels to be diagnosed with autism aged 54 in this raw and moving reel.
One Simple Way to Help Yourself When You’re Depressed – Mat Ricardo
Mat Ricardo, showman and philosopher, vlogs one simple way to help yourself when you’re depressed. Enjoy!
Mat Ricardo Shares His First Month on Antidepressants!
Our extraordinary ambassador Mat Ricardo vlogs his first month on antidepressants. Mat is a legend. We are so lucky to have him as an ambassador. As well as appearing as a … Continue Reading Mat Ricardo Shares His First Month on Antidepressants!
Four Months – Mat Ricardo
Trigger warning – Mental health, depression, talk of the outside world. Seriously – you don’t need to read this! It’s all changed, hasn’t it? Right from the basics, on up. … Continue Reading Four Months – Mat Ricardo
Trolls Anonymous – Mental Ideas Podcast
Showman Mat Ricardo reminisces about the time he was starting out as a street performer and a member of the public walked onto his pitch and took a dump. Left to … Continue Reading Trolls Anonymous – Mental Ideas Podcast
Death & The Frozen Tundra – Mental Ideas Podcast
A deadly podcast about Death by Anxious Showman Mat Ricardo is poignantly paired with American actor Dan Davies presenting the weather forecast… in Wisconsin. Death & The Frozen Tundra broadcasted live on RTHK Radio 3’s 123 … Continue Reading Death & The Frozen Tundra – Mental Ideas Podcast
Why Anxiety’s No Joke – Mat Ricardo
Here’s the joke. The joke is that the way you’re probably feeling now – washing your hands all the time, staying indoors as much as possible, nurturing a growing suspicion … Continue Reading Why Anxiety’s No Joke – Mat Ricardo
Dressing Rooms by Mat Ricardo
I’ve talked before about how comforting I find certain places. How when I’m on stage, performing, I often feel like the optimum version of myself – a relaxed and confident … Continue Reading Dressing Rooms by Mat Ricardo
Mat Ricardo’s Favorite Places to Sit
I have a list in my head, constantly updated, of favourite places to sit. It’s completely normal, shut up. Some of them are, although truthful, blindingly obvious. Across from my … Continue Reading Mat Ricardo’s Favorite Places to Sit
Clowns and Banana Skins – Mat Ricardo
That Mat Ricardo is a dark horse! As one of our ambassadors, we’re in touch with Mat on a pretty regular basis. An OCD, anxiety and depression veteran, Mat is Mental … Continue Reading Clowns and Banana Skins – Mat Ricardo
Mat Ricardo: Embracing Madness
A chance to view Mental Ideas Ambassador Mat Ricardo‘s insightful and entertaining TEDX podcast, ‘Embracing Madness’. Catch up with Mat on the Mental Ideas Podcast, launching on RTHK April 2020.
As Bad As It Gets – Coming Soon to RTHK!
The irreverent sequel to Sadie Kaye‘s 2015 documentary Bipolar Express will air on RTHK Radio 3 July 13, 2019. This time her focus is shining a spotlight on the lives of … Continue Reading As Bad As It Gets – Coming Soon to RTHK!
Can Comedy Erase Stigma? – Mat Ricardo
I’m a believer that anything can be funny. There’s nothing that you can’t make a joke about. But here’s the thing – the tougher the subject, the smarter and funnier … Continue Reading Can Comedy Erase Stigma? – Mat Ricardo
‘Woof’ by Mat Ricardo
This week I’ve been mostly feeling empty. All my energy bars depleted. Desperately in need of a powerup. Veering wildly between panicky and desperate, and “oh, what’s the point of … Continue Reading ‘Woof’ by Mat Ricardo
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