Survivor-Led Healing with Ursula Myrie, CEO of ADIRA

Step into our conversation with Ursula Myrie, CEO and founder of ADIRA, a survivor-led mental health and well-being organisation in Sheffield. In this interview, Ursula shares her personal journey of surviving childhood abuse, living with borderline personality disorder, and transforming her pain into purpose. She discusses ADIRA’s unique survivor-led approach, creative workshops, and pioneering projects such as the BAFTA-nominated film WEAVE and the NIHR-funded TASH Project.

We also explore ADIRA’s recent move to the Sheffield Interchange, how location shapes visibility and partnerships, and Ursula’s powerful advocacy for culturally competent care for Black communities.

✨ Topics include: Ursula’s personal story and the founding of ADIRA Survivor-led mental health support in Sheffield The role of creativity and film (WEAVE, TASH Project) in advocacy Relocation to The Interchange hub and community partnerships National recognition and policy influence Future vision for survivor-led mental health care

This episode is part of African Voices Platform TV & Radio’s mission to amplify African and diaspora stories that challenge systems and inspire change.

📍 Recorded at African Voices Platform Studio in May and first aired on Sheffield Live TV.

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