Mind Management For You

17/04/2026

Are you on the lookout for something different, fun and engaging as part of your Mental Health Awareness Week activities?

Then you need to look no further!

That’s because Sheila’s is seasoned in fusing mental health with comedy and live music to create engaging experiences which deliver actionable takeaways for people of all ages to use in all aspects of their lives - at work, home and play.

She is proud to have delivered talks and workshops for a host of companies, includingJCB and High Speed Two Limited (HS2 Ltd), and the feedback has been resounding.
Sam Drew, Business Director at Birmingham-based pictured here with Sheila right, said: “Sheila delivered a fantastic two-hour talk on mental health awareness to our team.
“Sheila's engaging approach, incorporating her talents as a comedienne, singer, and guitarist, made the session interactive and enjoyable for everyone. It was truly a pleasure to witness such a well-presented session by a talented and knowledgeable individual.”
Fellow colleague, H&S Manager, Arron Roberts, said: “Having worked with Sheila on a few different events now I knew we would be in for an action-packed morning and she did not disappoint!
“Sheila's talent for combining such a serious, thought-provoking topic with a balance of humour and enjoyment is second to none.”

Sheila currently has availability for Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) 2026, which is running from May 11 to May 17.
If you’re interested in booking her as part of your workplace activities this year, please email her direct at contact@mindmanagementforyou.com
In the meantime, here’s more on MHAW itself: https://www.amh.org.uk/events/mhaw26/

15/04/2026

As momentum continues apace in the wake of Sheila’s new book launch, she’s been taking over the airwaves again….

This time with BRMB Radio in Birmingham!

Sheila was delighted to be invited to spend two hours with DJ Phil Oldershaw on his morning show talking about a raft of topics, including her anthology ‘Behind Closed Doors,’ featuring poems penned across her lifespan, including in times of depression.

A BRMB Radio spokesperson said: “Phil and Sheila resonated with listeners as they talked mental health, life, music, comedy and, of course, poetry and her new book.”

And the feedback, which flooded in following their engaging chat was amazing. It included:

• “Sheila’s broadcast was fantastic.”
• “Sheila was brilliant on BRMB.”
• “She’s a natural.”
• “OMG, what a brilliant connection you two had.”

You can get a flavour of Sheila’s visit and her chat with Phil over on BRMB’s Instagram reel @ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW_iKeoAlQ7/?igsh=MWljaWQybWYyOG1ibA==

And, talking of Sheila’s new book……
Don’t forget that you can now purchase a copy on Amazon.co.uk, and, if you’d like it signed, you can also buy the anthology over on Sheila’s website @ www.mindmanagementforyou.com

09/04/2026

Oppression and depression.

These are just two of the topics that Sheila talked openly and honestly about with jeweller Steven Quance on his Lichfield Radio show “Health, Happiness and Wealth.”

A key takeaway from Sheila’s frank chat was that: “A lot of people, when they are struggling, think that it must be them.
"But what if it’s not?
“Sometimes it’s not the person that’s sick, but their environment.”

The pair also chatted about Sheila’s new poetry book, Behind Closed Doors, which officially launched at the Lichfield Garrick at the weekend.
And there were a few laughs too as she talked about her own mental health journey, including how she became a stand-up comedienne and a qualified counsellor.
Steven said: “Humour, comedy, laughing, wow, that is such a remedy to cancel out the other, is it not?”
To which Sheila said: “It is, often humour is tragedy over time.
“What I mean by that is that at the time you might not have been laughing, but over time we are able to laugh about stuff.”

You can find Sheila and Steven’s full podcast over on Sheila’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYItFP1SSa8

Folks, this week I had the wonderful privilege of being on Steven Quance's podcast, hosted by Lichfield Radio!Steven is a kind, caring soul who has been on m...

07/04/2026

“I thought your talk was so very honest and I felt like it gave others permission to talk about their mental health struggles quite openly. It was very refreshing.”

This is just one of the amazing testimonials following Sheila’s powerful and “inspirational” talk to over 40 people who attended her poetry book launch at Lichfield Garrick at the weekend.

Other comments included:

• “Wow, Sheila that was amazing.”
• “Listening to your talk has given your poetry more meaning. Well done for being so amazing.”
• “I hope you are proud of yourself.”
• “Thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Sheila said: “Thank you to everyone who attended my book launch. It was a real milestone and a privilege to share my poetry and the journey behind it with you all.
“I would also like to the thank to staff of the Lichfield Garrick for all their help and support.
“It was a momentous occasion for me to launch my second book in the same venue that I launched my first book, The Power of Knowing You, 11 years ago.”

Sheila’s new anthology, entitled Behind Closed Doors, is now available to purchase on Amazon.co.uk and on her website at www.mindmanagementforyou.com

03/04/2026

It’s TOMORROW folks!

And the news has been causing widespread excitement.
Ahead of Sheila’s new poetry book, Behind Closed Doors, launching in the Lichfield Garrick's lounge venue 11am-1pm tomorrow (Saturday), we’re thrilled to reveal the news of its publication’s now appeared a national daily newspaper…..

… The Irish Sun no less!

Under the headline of, “I was helped when I needed it, I am just passing it on,” it reveals the story behind Irish-born Sheila’s new compilation of poetry which spans her lifetime from childhood into adulthood, including during times of depression.

I hope you agree, that this latest coverage looks fantastic!

If you’ve been keeping a close eye on the news, you’ll also know that it’s appeared in other national and Irish media as well as across the West Midlands, and been publicised over the Irish and regional airwaves too!

Will you be joining us for the exciting launch tomorrow?

DON’T FORGET, that Sheila’s book launch is a private event.
If you’d like to attend the launch, and be one of the first to get your hands on the book – and get it signed by Sheila – then please email Sheila direct on contact@mindmanagementforyou.com

But if you can’t make the launch, her new book, and her inaugural book, The Power of Knowing You, are both available on Amazon.co.uk and on Sheila’s website @ www.mindmanagementforyou.com

Let us know if you’ll be attending tomorrow……

01/04/2026

The excitement is building folks!

With the final countdown upon us, we’re delighted to reveal that the news of Sheila launching her new poetry book, entitled Behind Closed Doors, this weekend has reached across the water….

….into her birthplace of County Clare.

Huge thanks to Alan Morrissey for having Sheila on his Thursday “Morning Focus” show on Clare FM Radio to tell her story of lived experience and hope for those struggling with depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts.

In it Sheila reveals that she hopes that her book helps at last one person to not feel alone and to give them hope for a brighter future.
You can listen to Sheila’s full seven-minute interview here: https://www.clare.fm/podcasts/morning-focus/mental-health-counsellor-sparks-conversation-on-youth-suicide-with-collection-of-poetry/

Sheila also states during her chat with Alan: “What I learned during my therapy absolutely changed my life. I was never the same after that. As a result, I wanted to go out and help other people too.”

The invite-only book launch will be held at the Lichfield Garrick this Saturday, 11am-1pm, in the lounge.
To be on the guest list, please email Sheila direct @ contact@mindmanagementforyou.com

Sheila’s poetry book is also available on Amazon.co.uk at https://www.amazon.com.au/Behind-Closed-Doors-Sheila-McMahon/dp/1036955834, alongside her first book, The Power Of Knowing You, https://www.amazon.co.uk/POWER-KNOWING-YOU-Learning-past/dp/0993213804.

Both books are also available to buy on her website at www.mindmanagementforyou.com

Mental Health Counsellor Sparks Conversation On Youth Su***de With Collection Of Poetry - Morning Focus % Clare FM

27/03/2026

This time next week it will be a matter of hours before Sheila’s official book launch of her new anthology of poems.

Are you excited?
We know that we are!

Entitled “Behind Closed Doors,” here’s another sneak preview of the content inside, which includes a poem called “Don’t Quit” that delivers an emotional and important message of hope.

Here’s an extract:
Wherever you may go in life,
Or whatever road you may choose to follow,
Just remember when you’re feeling down,
That there’s always a brighter tomorrow.

We’ll be sharing more poems later this week and next week ahead of Sheila’s official book launch in ’s lounge venue in Lichfield on Saturday, April 4th, 11am-1pm.
But don’t forget that it’s invite only.
If you’d like to attend please email contact@mindmanagementforyou.com to be placed on the guest list.

24/03/2026

“Just a sparkle of water, that comes from my heart and through my eye,
“And now I wonder to myself, ‘What has caused this tear and why?’"

As we continue to countdown to Sheila’s book launch, today we’re giving you yet another insight into the poems that are including in this milestone book.

The following is an extract from a poem called “A Tear,” which is included in her anthology, entitled “Behind Closed Doors.”

Sheila said: “I didn’t know at the time of writing them, but writing my poems down was a form of what we know today as journalling.
"Writing down my feelings helped me to process them. This poem is about having confusing emotions that I wrote in my teens.”

Keep a close eye on our feed as we’ll be sharing more poems next week as we countdown to the official book launch at the Lichfield Garrick

It will be held on April 4th, 11am-1pm, which is invite only. If you’d like to attend please email contact@mindmanagementforyou.com to be placed on the guest list.

20/03/2026

As we countdown to the exciting launch of Sheila’s second book “Behind Closed Doors,” we will be giving you a few sneak preview teasers over the coming weeks.

And that begins today…..

….as we’re sharing the following extract from one of Sheila’s poem that’s entitled “Isolation.”

Burn me, for I am burning without a flame,
Maybe as dust I might release myself,
But if I should dwell into such particles,
Someone will wipe me from their shelf.

“Isolation” is one of the poems that Sheila penned during periods of depression and features in her anthology of lifetime poetry.

Sheila said: “In periods of depression everything can feel so personal, even when it’s not and some people around you can struggle to understand that.
“My aim with sharing poems like this one is to highlight that people aren’t alone in how they feel and that there is no shame in feeling the way we feel.”

Sheila is holding an official book launch on April 4, 11am-1pm at the Lichfield Garrick, which is invite only.
If you’d like to attend please email Sheila direct on contact@mindmanagementforyou.com to be placed on the guest list.

17/03/2026

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

That’s the first thing that Sheila wanted to say to you all today.

She also wanted to add a massive “Thank You,” to everyone who attended her St Paddy’s Day gig at The Olde Peculiar on Saturday night.

A great night was had by all, with resounding feedback including:

• “You were awesome.”
• “What a great night!”
• “Brilliant night, well done.”

It was also a case of great minds think alike, when Sheila and I spontaneously greeted each other for our weekly zoom fully in the spirit of Paddy’s Day fun!

Sheila is seeing clients for most of today, but will be marking this annual celebration with an Irish tipple tonight.

What will you be doing to celebrate St Patrick’s Day?
Let us know in the comments.
Better still, share pictures!

13/03/2026

Today we have an important question…..

Will Sheila be shaving her beard off before tomorrow’s St Paddy’s Day gig at The Olde Peculiar?

Did you spot her beard in this poster?

Just in case you missed it, we’re resharing today as Sheila gears up for this Saturday night to deliver some good old Irish Craic at the pub in Armitage with Handsacre, between Lichfield and Rugeley.
....But in all seriousness, with what’s happening in the world, Sheila is looking forward to lifting our spirits with fun and frolics between 9pm and 11pm.

Don’t forget the gig is FREE, but if you want to eat before the event, which will also secure you a table for the gig, then don’t forget to book directly with the pub.

Sheila will also be holding her traditional raffle during the gig to raise funds to support her mental health projects. If you are happy to do so, please bring a few pennies along to get involved.

12/03/2026

It’s by invite only folks…..

Keep reading to find out more as we start the countdown to what’s an exciting milestone event.

And now I’ll hand over to Sheila to reveal more…..

Sheila said: “I’m delighted to be publishing my collection of lifetime poems and will be having a book launch on Saturday morning (Easter Saturday) from 11am until 1pm on the 4th of April in the Lichfield Garrick's lounge venue.
“If you would like to attend, then please let me know by email, and I’ll put you on my guest list.
"Entrance is free but by invitation.”

She added: “I’m sharing this personal anthology of poems, including poetry written in times of depression, to highlight that there is no shame in feeling how we really feel.
“I would like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you for all of your ongoing support and continuing to be a part of our journey and hope you can join me to celebrate the release of my second book, ‘Behind Closed Doors.’”

Please email Sheila at contact@mindmanagementforyou.com if you’d like to be on her guest list.