Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Title: "Still Here: Suicide Prevention, Survival & Hope with Clare Chambers" In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Mike & Dave sits down with Clare Chambers, a senior suicide prevention therapist at James’ Place in Liverpool. Clare brings a wealth of lived and professional experience to the conversation from her 23 years as a probation officer to her current role supporting men in suicidal crisis. A survivor herself, Clare openly shares her journey of livin...

Send us a text In this episode you will realise Mike knows nothing about politics, especially American Politics, and Dave is probably a bit better than me on the matter!? We are just catching up and saying hello, so please come and join us for some conversation about the world and how we feel about it. Raw and Organic as always. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256674/supporters/new

Send us a text Mike & Dave ft Terry the Turtle, are having a catch up as we have not done a recording for a few weeks with lots going on in life an things! Big thanks as always to our sponsors, subscribers and supporters! We really appreciate you all and send our love as always. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256674/supporters/new

Send us a text This week your host's Dave and Mike talk about the current situations we seem to be seeing around the UK. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256674/supporters/new

Send us a text In this episode, we are joined again by David 'Haggis' McCormack, a resilient individual whose life journey from the depths of despair to empowerment is truly inspiring. Born and raised in Glasgow, David faced numerous challenges growing up in care and struggling with addiction. This is a really heavy episode, some of the content may be upsetting. Dave is a brave soul who has opened up and bared his all in this weeks episode. Reach out, speak out! Support the show https://www...

Send us a text Mike and Dave get together for a check in and a good old catch up! Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256674/supporters/new

Send us a text This week we have Andy Bishop aka Bish, what an inspiration he is and we hope you get as much as we have from this epic episode. Below is a bit of info on ManGang Uk which Andy started and continues to build. How it started ManGang was founded by a man who struggled with poor mental health all of his adult life. Feeling the experience was something no one wanted to talk about, it was bottled up for a long time through fear of judgement. After losing a friend to s...

Send us a text Adam Backhouse a 26 year British Army veteran, suffered both physical and mental injury whilst serving. Using sport as a path to recovery, he went on to represent Team UK at the 2023 Invictus Games. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256674/supporters/new

Send us a text Nikki's Story My reasons for starting Scotty’s Little Soldiers are very personal. On the 2nd June 2009 my husband, Lee, left our home to do his tour in Afghanistan. Lee was a Corporal in the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment and loved his job. He loved being part of a team and he really believed he was making a difference by being in the Army. On the 10th July 2009 my world was totally turned upside down when I had the knock at the door that every Army wife dreads, and I was told that Le...

Send us a text This week we are joined by Joe, who bravely shares his story of how he came from the brink of death to living his best life today. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256674/supporters/new

Send us a text In this weeks episode Dave, Mike & Terry are discussing the power of talking. This topic is a regular subject that comes up with all our guests and Dave and Mike are always talking about the importance of reac ing out and talking to those we feel most familiar with. Also Waffling Walkers is happening on 18th May 2024 @ 1000hrs in Sefton Park starting at the cafe in the centre of the park, come down and have a little walk and a hot drink at the end. This will b...

Send us a text This weeks episode we have Joey Graham, Joey shares his story of his journey with depression and discusses the importance of reaching out before it is too late. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256674/supporters/new

Send us a text Meet Liam (VAZ) Vale Just a normal lad breaking down negative barriers in his life showing that with some positive influences and having a network to reach out to helped him turn his struggles into strength Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256674/supporters/new

Send us a text @Wesbpoetry - Spoken Word, creative and a beautiful human being. This week Wes shares his journey with no stones left unturned, his message of hope and strength is truly remarkable, brave and humbling. Support the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256674/supporters/new

Send us a text In 2009, in Afghanistan, David's world changed: a suicide bomber devastated his vehicle, taking a friend and causing David grievous injuries. Post-2013 military discharge, his mental battles escalated. An Everton Football Club leaflet became a beacon of hope, transitioning him from participant to leader in a project aiding veterans. Showcasing his resilience, David was Vice Captain for Team GB at the Invictus Games. Today, he's not merely a survivor but an emblem...

Send us a text In April 2014, David was a wealth management professional who was due to start working for a new company, after being headhunted for his skills and experience. On Easter Sunday he was hit by a speeding vehicle. This would change David, and his young families lives, forever. The incident resulted in horrendous injuries, including a catastrophic brain injury and multiple fractures. David was also blinded in one eye. David joins us to talk about his recovery and how he has used...

Send us a text John "Fenners" Fendley: A Journey Beyond Soccer AM This episode sheds light on John "Fenners" Fendley's illustrious career and personal journey, exploring his battle with mental health, the essence of fatherhood, and overcoming life's challenges. In this compelling episode, we peel back the layers of John "Fenners" Fendley, a name synonymous with Sky Sports' Soccer AM, yet there's so much more to his story than the bright lights of television. Beyond his two-decade-long associ...

Send us a text Hi my name is Paul Garrigan, I am a Human Performance and Development Practitioner, my expertise is directly centred towards supporting men to reach their true potential. My field of expertise covers Breath science, Somatic trauma release practices, Individual, ancestral and collective trauma, human performance and leadership. Being able to support men to go to the depths of where they need to go in order to create sustaining transformation in their life is my gift. Helping men...

Send us a text Robbie uses his experiences to connect with and support veterans facing similar challenges. His work at Tom Harrison House embodies compassion and understanding, drawing from his journey to inspire and aid those on their path to recovery. Robbie also discusses how music and Dj'ing is a huge part of his life, and how that has been a massive part of his journey. Robbie's story, shared on the 10th episode of 'From Struggle 2 Strength', is not just a testament to personal t...

Send us a text Alfie sadly lost his own father to suicide in 2017. This was the beginning of Alfie’s story. He and his mum, Allison, discovered there was a lack of support available across the country for children. Support tailored specifically for children currently remains absent nationwide. The core mission of Alfie’s Squad is to raise funds to establish a much-needed support group for children bereaved by suicide. Alfie’s Squad embarks on a journey to provide these young individuals with ...