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A podcast journal. Join me as I look back over a recent difficult time and analyze what went wrong, how I fell, how I felt but more importantly, how I got back up again.

Can you learn from bad experiences, is there always a silver lining and what is moon cheese?

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Battle Guest Matthew.

Hear Matthew's story and what happened one day when he was 10 years old when his whole world flipped upside down.

How he then tried to come to terms with what happened and control the uncontrollables.

From this moment something happened, a cause, a fight to make sure no-one should have to suffer as he and his family did.

Listen to a story of inspiration and hope as Matthew, his family and his community decided to make a stand.

Here for you is the story of how from grief, Matthew became co-founder of hope for others and a charity was born.

This is the story of,

If U Care Share.

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Battle Guest Robyn

The show goes back out on the road to meet real people telling real stories in real places.

Over a hot chocolate, we learn about the struggles of Robyn and what her mental health symptoms actually meant.

In a high pressure job where lives are at stake hear how Robyn deals with these battles and still wants to do her duty to society.

An inspiring person who because of this meeting over a hot chocolate, I now call a good friend.

This show brings people together, let Robyn take you on her journey and let us all become friends.

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Battle Guest Al, no not me, another Al.

On the show we discuss body image issues, school bullying, people pleasing and how our mindsets change as we grow.

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This week I'm joined by Battle Guest Ruth.

Ruth has had battles all her life and is still on the frontline but is also the happiest she's ever been.

Find out how she manages just that and stays positive whilst inspiring others.

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This weeks show I share a person_al story of my own about my friend Andy.

What I've learned from our friendship and our love of guitars and music.

Also being open about our feelings doesn't have to just stop with how we feel about ourselves.

There is a special moment for me also on the show as my friend never played guitar in front of anyone, he now has this moment immortalized forever playing on Spotify and all the other podcast providers for you.

Take it away Andy

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This episodes Battle Guest is still on the battlefield and still fighting but wanted to share their story on person_al_battles about how their battle is going.

Hopefully by giving an update live from the trenches, this can help and inspire others out there in similar positions.

Keep fighting and stay with us.

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In this special Christmas episode I talk about how the festive season is effecting my mood and what I've noticed around me.

The most wonderful time of the year can be for many, the most stressful time of the year.

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The show takes a look at the impact social media can have on our mental and physical health.

Media images portraying perfect bodies and perfect lives that then feeds into our own insecurities,

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Today the show goes international with my 1st overseas Battle Guest.

And wow, what a story he shares and what an inspirational and positive person he is.

We shared stories, laughs and deep emotions.

I know if it wasn't for the 4,519 miles that separate us we'd be close friends.

We also share a passion for Parkrun and I was honored to find out that due to something I do at my local Parkrun, these ripples are crossing the Atlantic and are being implemented in a Parkrun in Canada.

This is brilliant.

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I've been planning this show in my head for a long time, hoping that by sharing peoples real stories it could make a difference to someone.

I made a list of guests I would love to have on the show to tell their stories.

This guest was top of my list, a good friend who over a coffee in Glasgow told me his battle with mental health and I remember just the shock of hearing his story.

Now he brings that story, to you.

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I take my show on the road and on location to a coffee shop.

I talk openly and honestly with a close friend about our battles and how that brought us together.

A conversation between 2 friends, over 2 coffees, with 2 microphones whilst watching the world go by outside the window.

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Episode 1 - A New Hope.

The Journey Begins.

The start of my dream of wanting to help other with their mental health battles.

Todays Battle Guest is Jay and he joins me on my very first steps into the world of podcasting.

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