In this episode I speak to Adeyemi Adeyosoye who coaches men on coaching men on raising their performance, becoming more spiritual and finding their purpose.
In today's episode we cover:
- Adeyemi's journey to coaching
- Why fear holds so many back from living an authentic life
- What's the root cause behind negative behaviours, habits and vices
- Inner child work
- The impact our younger years can have on our adult life
- Archetypes and playing a character
- The powerful of being authentic in life
and much more.
https://www.instagram.com/adeyemiadeyosoye/?next=%2F
Hope you enjoy the episode!
In this episode I speak to Allan Kehler. A mental health keynote speaker creating a culture of connection where people are seen, heard, and supported | TEDx Speaker | Best-selling author x 4.
We cover:
- Battles with insecurity in younger years
- Battling mental health in silence
- Negative relationship with self
- Suicidal thoughts, addiction and self sabotage
- Suicide of his best friend
- Why do men struggle to speak up
- Ongoing work in the mental health space
https://allankehler.com/
In this episode I speak to Daniel, who is a full time Public Speaker running The Damaged Goods Co. (@damagedgoodsblog), an organisation formed to raise awareness around mental health and the effects of childhood trauma within educational and corporate settings. He has also just launched the @walkandtalkseries, a new mental health interview series that focuses on ‘ordinary people with extraordinary stories.’
In this episode we cover:
On today’s episode we have Anthony Trucks. He has an inspirational story that starts off by being placed into foster care at the age of three to reaching the dizzying heights of the NFL and becoming an acclaimed international speaker, author and millionaire life coach.
Anthony breaks down the power of addressing your dark truths and how you can harness your dark energy to get exactly what you need to get done, done even when you don’t feel like.
His energy & passion is infectious and I hope you enjoy the episode.
In this episode we cover:
https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/
https://www.youtube.com/user/AnthonyTrucks
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Identity-Shift-Upgrade-Operate-Elevate/dp/1953153402
Alex Partridge Facebook genius and founder of two of the famous social media pages UNILAD & LADBible talks about what it was like to get locked out of his own page after a partnership went wrong and how the proceeding trial led to alcoholism and some real rock bottom moments.
This is a very honest and open conversation about the realities of an alcohol addiction as well as the pressures a trial at court can put on you and your loved ones during the process.
After a journey of recovery and joining AA meetings Alex is aware and in control of his relationship with alcohol.
Alex is an international speaker, investor and loves to run. Check him out on LinkedIn he's one of the best copywriters and storytellers in the game.
In the episode we cover:
- Founding UNILAD & LADBible
- How he built the pages
- The trial
- Alcoholism
- Trust issues
- AA
- Being an introvert
- Masculinity
Hope you enjoy!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-partridge-9b589480/
https://www.instagram.com/alex_partridge_100/
In this episode I speak to clinical psychologist Dr Harriet Mellotte about CBT. Therapy changed my life and I wanted to bring Harriet on to better understand CBT and what it takes to become a clinical psychologist.
CBT changed my life and I hope by introducing more people to the concept and practice that it might inspire more people to investigate if it could help them with something they are struggling with in life.
In this episode we cover:
Hope you enjoy!
In this episode I speak to Jack Dodd, I was really inspired by the content around mental health Jack was putting out across Linkedin and wanted to speak to him on the podcast.
We cover:
- The feeling of anxiety
- Losing his father at an early age
- The power of close and honest friendships
- Mental health in the workplace
- Loneliness
- Medication and the stigma around it
- Vulnerability and the strength it takes
Hope you enjoy!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/imjackdodd/
In this episode we have Elliott Rae. A snippet from his website:
"I am one of the UK’s most prominent speakers on fatherhood, masculinity and men’s mental health, I am also the founder of the parenting platform MusicFootballFatherhood, called the ‘Mumsnet for Dads’ by the BBC. MusicFootballFatherhood is all about open conversations around fatherhood and we work with dads through content and community events to discuss topics such as loss, masculinity and mental health. I founded the platform after being diagnosed with PTSD as a new dad after the traumatic birth of my daughter.
I wrote about my PTSD, and bought other dads together to share their stories, in my new book DAD which is an Amazon Top 10 bestseller. DAD is a deeply moving collection of 20 stories that represent the diversity of modern fatherhood and challenges the traditional ideas of masculinity. I presented the seminal BBC One documentary ‘Becoming Dad’ in January 2022 and I am a regular media commentator on issues around fatherhood and mental health, having written for The Independent and The Telegraph and featured live on Loose Women, BBC News, Channel 4 and Radio 5 Live.
My work was recognised by the United Nations and I was awarded the #HeForShe award by UN Women UK for my work in engaging men in conversations around gender equality. I am also the co-founder of the Working Dads Employer Awards which celebrates employers that are supporting working dads. I have had a long career in Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and have held senior roles, including as Head of DEI Delivery at HM Treasury."
In this episode we cover:
- Elliott's career journey to today
- The story of Elliott's daughters traumatic birth
- The masks of masculinity
- Feeling like he couldn't be vulnerable as a man
- Why men are seeking spaces for these conversations
- Why uncomfortable conversations are so important
- Most important lessons to date
- The fears of fatherhood
https://elliottrae.com/
https://musicfootballfatherhood.com/
Freddy Weaver is an Integrative Counsellor, Addiction & Eating Disorder Specialist, Eco-therapist, Retreat Director & Facilitator.
In this episode we discuss:
- What motivated Freddy to get into therapy
- What is therapy?
- Differences between how men & women interact with therapy
- What is an addiction
- Acting out behavioural contracts from our childhood
- How to notice addictive behaviours
- Porn addiction and its delayed impacts
- Why men feel lost & can't connect with their masculinity
A snippet from Freddie's page:
"I have been counselling in individual and group settings for over fifteen years now, working in the private healthcare sector and charitable organisations alike. The work continues to feed, challenge and delight me. Most recently I have launched The Hearth Retreat in Devon, hosting transformational nature-based experiences in a beautiful natural setting to explore how our connection with the natural world can support and enhance addiction recovery, improve mental health, catalyse blossoming into our potential and foster wholeness. I hold a private practice in Devon and online, which I have balanced with working internationally for The Kusnacht Practice and Brevin Healthcare. More locally I have worked at The Arrigo Clinic in Somerset and Schumacher College, Devon. I now occupy a psychotherapy role at the pioneering Write To Freedom charity on Dartmoor alongside my practice."
https://www.instagram.com/thehearthre...
Benjamin & Pete started The Awakened Man Project to help men get out their own way; to be a hero to their kids, an inspiration to their partner and make one hell of a profit in business.
A snippet from their website:
"We help these guys achieve the '‘Awakened state’ - a stage in life where a complete realisation of one’s potential is derived and the full development of one’s abilities and appreciation for life.
These men have the boldness to go after everything they want in life, despite their pre-existing beliefs and limitations.
We do this by:
Building a clear vision and direction
Strategising the actions and creating a simple plan to achieve that vision
Mastering the skills, behaviours and beliefs to up-level your identity
Understanding your own psychology via a set of custom tools
High performance physically & biologically (sleep, nutrition, supplements, etc)
Our programs aim to maximise and achieve mastery level in profits, fun and freedom through an intense but enjoyable process."
Some of the topics we cover in the episode:
- Why did you start The Awakened Man Project
- Why are men crying out for more of these conversations
- Why are safe spaces important for levelling up your growth
- How to be more effective in life
- Male role models
- Why men need impossible goals
- The dark side and your shadow
Their website:
https://www.awakenedman.org/
In this episode, I speak to Emma Tomes. Emma experienced a heartbreaking bereavement to suicide after her son’s father lost his struggle with poor mental health. After working through her own grief Emma is now giving people help that supports positive mental health and prevents other families from experiencing loss due to poor mental health.
In this episode we cover:
A note from Emma's website:
People often ask me why I do what I do. Well, in 2010 I experienced a heartbreaking bereavement to suicide. Sadly, my son’s father, lost his struggle with poor mental health.
My son and I faced the challenges and adversity that came with this traumatic experience. This bereavement to suicide contributed towards experiencing a downward spiral of declining mental health. The ‘’just keep swimming’’ mantra, so prevalent in society, became unmanageable. I was drowning and recognised I needed HELP.
While researching my way back to good mental health, using tools such as GRM (The Grief Recovery Method ®), Mindfulness and NLP, I discovered that truly HELPful support was hard to find. My realisation that I needed help brought about a motivation to survive and thrive from my experience.
I am a proactive and HELPful coach. I use my credentials as a Master NLP practitioner, Grief Recovery Method® Specialist and Mindfulness Teacher to provide an all-encompassing approach that has resulted in helping over 1000 people. My mission is to provide people with HELP that supports positive mental health and prevent other families from experiencing loss due to poor mental health.
In all my coaching and training, I apply Honesty and Empathy while really Listening and giving Practical advice that makes a difference. Because it’s OK to ask for HELP.
Emma.
https://helpfulcoach.co.uk/about/
Thank you Alexi Pittalis for coming on Never Fully Heard. A space for men to listen to and engage in vulnerable conversations with the aim of reducing the number of people going through battles in their minds and feeling like they're alone.
In this episode, we cover topics like...
- Being a dreamer
- The meaning of life
- Letting the inner voice take over
- Freedom from authority
- How fear can turn thoughts into suffering
- The danger of attaching your identity to the success of a business
- Accepting help at the right time
- Going to therapy
- Being there for friends in their darkest moments.
Alexi's profile: "I support founders in building & running successful businesses without sacrificing their mental equilibrium.
Why? Because 30% of startups fail due to the emotional state of their founders (Fortune)
And I was one of those founders… until I met my coach.
I have since helped founders and their teams unlock untapped potential through mindset, performance and leadership coaching. I also consult as an external people & culture partner, invest in startups through my family business & host a podcast."
https://www.linkedin.com/company/theconsciousfounder/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mind-field-podcast/
George Bell is a Linkedin top voice and works at Sanctus who are on a mission to give everyone a space where they can work on their mental health, well-being and personal and professional development confidentially with a highly qualified professional.
George came on to share his personal journey with mental health, depression & anxiety.
In today's episode, we cover:
- What it feels like to be depressed
- How therapy changed his life
- Ways George manages his anxiety
- Journalling & self awareness
- The gap between experiencing poor mental health & sharing it with his friends and loved ones
- The importance of speaking about sensitive topics online
- Finding it hard to stay present to the moment
- What is Sanctus and how does it help companies & employees be better
https://sanctus.io/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-bell-10317184/
Unbottled podcast host Mike Wells joins me to discuss his journey with mental health.
"After recovering from crippling anxiety earlier in my life, I started a podcast to help normalise our discussions about our minds. I aim to give mental health professionals a platform to educate us all around how we can look after our mental health, and share inspiring stories from people worldwide who have conquered their own mental battles."
Some of the topics we cover include:
1. Men's mental health
2. Panic Attack
3. Anxiety Management
4. Post Your Pill Campaign
5. The book Dare by Barry McDonagh
6. Social Anxiety
7. Self-Control on Social Media
8. Mental Health Education
9. Therapeutic nature of music
Tj Power - Co-founder of Neurify | Neuroscientist | International Speaker
In this episode we cover:
-Neuroscience
-OCD
-Porn & phone addiction
-21 hour screen time
-Overthinking
-Founding a company
Timestamps:
0:00 beginning
1:28 When did you first understand what mental health was
1:59 When was your first bad experience with mental health? OCD story
4:50 How has studying neuroscience impacted your mental health
5:30 What inspired you to be a neuroscientist?
7:20 What topic were you most drawn to in Neuroscience
9:00 What is Dopamine?
12:50 Can Tik Tok drain your energy?
15:40 21-hour screen time for kids.
18:55 Do you think there will be lasting impacts from social media?
22 Really good looking girls on social media
22.30 Talking porn addiction
29:00 Are we finally experiencing what women have for so long?
34:00 What is DOSE? 35:15 What is Neurify?
36:30 How do people stay accountable?
39:30 Dopamine fasting
40:00 What’s the end goal?
42:00 Can overthinking drain your energy
Lachlan Stuart, a Lululemon 🏋️♀️ ambassador who was voted in the top 10 performance coaches in Australia 🇦🇺. Lachlan was once a man at rock bottom, using drugs 💊 and alcohol 🍻 to numb the pain and reality he was in.
The former professional rugby player has gone on to create “The Man That Can Project” a global movement 🌎 to empower men so they can become the man they were meant to be by awakening who they truly are. The ultimate vision is to help men overcome the mental and emotional challenges that hold them back.
https://themanthatcanproject.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/
TIMESTAMPS 00:00
The start 1:00
When did you first understand what mental health even was 1:27
Lachlan's first experience with suicide 2:30
Did you express your feelings with your friends during this time? 3:30
People in my town just didn’t talk about mental health 3:50
If your present moment is tortured, does life really go on?
4:25 How do you wish you could of expressing yourself at the time
5:30 How people experience trauma so differently 7:24
What journey of development have you gone on? 7:55
Rock bottom 8:44 Blaming everyone else but myself for where I was 9:33
I realised I could improve everything in my life by educating myself & changing my environment
11:40 How can people get past resistance to change 12:50
So many blokes are craving to have conversations like this 15:00
Having personal responsibility 15:30
Why did you want to help others? 16:15
I wasn’t happy in the trade business & I was pumped that I could change things in my life through education 17:15
I love building communities 18:15
What are some of the common threads you find with men in your group 22:04
Did playing high-level sports play into the want for a community later in life? 24:00
The environment around you is SO important 26:30
Struggle with an identity outside of what we do for work 27:45
The five truths of the dying Bronnie Ware 30:00
What sacrifices have you had to make along the way to build this life around you 34:45
What’s the value you give to relationships & how do you manage them? 37:00
The next thing you’ll learn from management 38:45
The one thing 43:00
Find positive energy exchanges 44:38
The decision to the podcast will shape your future
James Ski is the Founder of Sales Confidence. Elevating Sales as a profession and helping all salespeople at each stage of their career, with their growth mindset, well-being and constant never-ending performance improvement.
In this episode you can expect to learn what it was like for James losing a friend to suicide, being diagnosed with Bipolar & never giving up in the face of continued adversity.
It's so inspiring to see men talk so openly about their toughest moments, I hope that by continuing to share these stories we can start to create more spaces for men to be heard.
James's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesski/
Sales Confidence website: https://salesconfidence.co/home
I first met Byron after he started a fashion brand called Grey Matter that gave 25% of its profits to mental health charities.
It's so refreshing to hear Byron D. talk about how he shares his therapy sessions with his friends and how being vulnerable with people, albeit uncomfortable at times, can deepen relationships.
The shift from seeing emotional honesty as a strength instead of a weakness can allow people to stop fighting these battles alone in their minds.
We cover...
breakups
anxiety
impact of social media
holding space for tough conversations
being judged for setting boundaries
the stigma around mental health
https://www.linkedin.com/in/byrondonovangm/
Episode 3: How I navigated my darkest moments: Sean Ruane Founder, Mind Data
In today's episode, I speak to Sean. Sean is the founder of Mind Data which is looking to reinvent therapy and coaching with client-driven insights.
Sean is on a mission to improve the mental health of 1,000,000 people worldwide.
Some of the topics covered today are:
- Dealing with tragic life events
- Coping mechanisms
- Suicidal depression
- Therapy
- Grief
- Founding a business
Where do I find out more about Sean?
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanruane/
https://minddata.io/
Will Middleton took on the challenge of building a sustainable fashion brand that combines fashion, community and expression to encourage conversations around mental health after the untimely death of his young brother to mental illness.
Their products are made with 100% organic cotton and they provide funding to plant a tree for every item they sell. 10% of their profits go to the mental health charity YoungMinds You can find them on Instagram and Tik Tok at H Clothing.
This conversation spans a lot of important and emotional topics, I hope you enjoy hearing more about will’s story.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Mental Illness vs mental health
- Dealing with grief
- How to start vulnerable conversations
- The stigma around mental health
- How H Clothing came about
Relevant links:
https://www.hclothing.com/
https://giveusashout.org/ - Mental health crisis line
@HClothingco