The Warrior Podcast: Recent Episodes
Martin "The Warrior" Warrillow
The Warrior Podcast is hosted by Martin Warrilow and aims to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people.
All told from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke.
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin is speaking to Dr. Gilles Yates.
Dr. Yeates is doing important and ground-breaking work in stroke rehabilitation.
They discuss the long-term effects of strokes and traumatic brain injury and what can be done to improve pathways for the long journey.
Giles can be found here:
http://www.ripplingminds.com/dr-giles-yeates.html
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-giles-yeates-5b3016178/?originalSubdomain=uk
Jill Bolte Taylor - My Stroke of Insight: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9780340980507?gC=5a105e8b&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_4-SBhCgARIsAAlegrVCHil84_4X9t1GSIs5YgjIkCQen0LRE5HvI_-lnNPfpI9-kHd_sy8aAlzoEALw_wcB
The Warrior Podcast cannot be held responsible for the content of third-party websites
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode Martin speaks to Sue Gray.
Sue is a Sleep Coach and Therapist who has been helping people understand, and get better, sleep.
They talk about the correlation of sleep and stress; what the different stages of sleep are - and Sue gives some genuinely helpful, practical tips to help you get the best night's sleep that you can.
Sue can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/sue-gray-sleep-coach
https://www.suegray.co.uk/
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
ON this episode, Martin speaks to Paul Sankey who is a Clinical Negligence solicitor.
They discuss just what negligence means, who it can affect, what the process is if you want to pursue a medical negligence claim, as well as what is the industry standards that doctors in the UK have to work to.
Paul Sankey can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/paul-sankey-3185a729
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
On this episode, Martin speaks to Carole Pyke a two-time stroke survivor.
They discuss the effects of a stroke, and how to gain the mindset that will help bring back your 'sparkle' for life.
Carole reckons that there is nothing that she can't find a silver lining to. Incredibly positive about the cards that life has dealt her.
A great listen!
Carole can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/carolepyke
The Warrior Podcast cannot be held responsible for the content of third party websites
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
On this episode, Martin speaks to stroke survivor and activist Ranj Parmar.
They talk about their respective storiesl but Ranj also talks about mindset being vital as a stroke survivor - and just what a charity trustee does.
Ranj can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/ranj-parmar-b311771
https://differentstrokessouthampton.co.uk/meet-the-team/
The Warrior Podcast cannot be held responsible for the content of third party websites
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode Martin speaks to producer Pete Morgan, who asks just what brought about the holiday from the podcast, as well as looking ahead to some of the great content to come.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin speaks to Jeff Humphreys.
In 2020 Jeff's wife suffered a major stroke, and Jeff guests on The Warrior Podcast to explain just what he went through as husband and caregiver to his wife - and how the care, aftercare and support was affected by the pandemic.
This is a valuable, emotional and reassuring conversation.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin speaks to The Listening Detective Sheryl Andrews.
They discuss the fact that some people with disabilities feel understood by society - and how language, and understanding our brains, is the key to becoming more integrated.
This is one of the most valuable episodes of The Warrior Podcast that we've ever done. There is so much here to learn. Enjoy!
Sheryl can be found here:
http://linkedin.com/in/sherylandrews The Warrior Podcast cannot be held responsible for the content of third party websites
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin speaks to Nora Ma who works as an Exercise Therapist with Envolve Wellness.
Keeping physically fit is something that many people with disabilities don't consider - but is so important for keeping positive, and maintaining good mental health too.
In this episode, Martin and Nora discuss:
- The benefits of exercise, and what constitutes exercise
- Why almost everyone can do some form of physical movement
- The psychological side of physical training
Nora can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/envolvewellness
envolve wellness -
The Warrior Podcast cannot be held responsible for the content of third party websites
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin welcomes back Jenny Gordon who he spoke to in the last episode, and her associate Emma Last.
They talk about the importance of working from home, particularly for people with disabilities - not that it should be assumed that people with disabilities will want to work from home, but they should definitely have the option, along with flexible working.
Jenny Gordon can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/jenuineconsulting
jenny.gordon@jenuineconsulting.com
Emma Last can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/emma-last-she-her-20199435
emma@progressive-minds.co.uk
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin speaks to Jenny Gordon, who helps businesses get the best out of their employees.
However, as she explains, this doesn't necessarily mean working them harder.
Jenny can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/jenuineconsulting
Jenuine Consulting
Jenny Gordon on Instagram
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin speaks to Mark Cadman, a fellow stroke survivor.
They talk about their experiences - and discuss the role that support groups play in aftermath and ongoing recovery of stroke patients, and their families.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode Martin speaks to Dr Nigel Smith, a Stop Motion Animator Director making documentaries and co-productions in patient safety, stroke and dementia.
Dr Nigel Smith can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/drnismith
Or on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/drnismith/videos
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin speaks to Jay Unwin who is a celebrated coach, speaker and author.
They discuss the links between exercise and stress and Jay, a former teacher, reiterates the stressful nature of that profession.
Resources
Jay can be found here:
linkedin.com/in/jayunwin
https://www.fitbodyfitmind.online/
https://twitter.com/therealjayunwin
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin welcomes back Anna Smith-Higgs.
When Martin & Pete spoke to her in January, she told the story of her stroke, and you can hear that episode here:
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thewarriorpodcast/Anna_Smith_Higgs.mp3
This time, though, Anna is here to talk about sex and disability.
Just a warning - the language is quite forthright in this conversation, and might not be to everyone's taste.
However, as you'll hear, it's a conversation that every couple where one, or both, have a disability should have.
Anna can be found here: linkedin.com/in/anna-smith-higgs-93a012156
The Outsiders: https://www.outsiders.org.uk/outsidersclub/
Self-Alchemy: https://www.self-alchemy.com/
The Stroke Association: https://www.stroke.org.uk/
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode Martin, with help from Pete Morgan, speaks to Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson; Independent member of the House of Lords and decorated Paralympian.
They discuss how much, or little, her disability affects how she is treated in her professional and personal life; issues with the Universal Credit system, how people with disabilities could be affected with the campaign, and how her family took the news that she was to become a Baroness.
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson can be found here:
http://www.tanni.co.uk
https://twitter.com/Tanni_GT
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin - with Pete Morgan - speaks to Jono Henney, a successful salesman, who had a stroke in the early part of 2019.
He tells his story, including the moment a consultant realised what had caused the stroke, and talks about the after effects, and his future in the sales workplace.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin Warrillow - helped by Pete Morgan - speak to Michaela Wade, an NLP practitioner and relationship counsellor.
They discuss the emotional and psychological effect that a stroke can have on a relationship - and find out why it's never really the fault of the stroke.
This is an honest and frank discussion where nothing is held back, but it's an important topic that too many people sweep under the carpet.
Hope that you get something from it.
Michaela can be found here:
https://fullmooncoaching.com/about/
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin - with help from Pete Morgan - speaks to Greg Hollingworth who had a stroke when he was 28 years old.
Greg, and Different Strokes can be found here
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin, aided by Pete, speaks to an incredible young man - Sam Norris, and his Mum Clare.
Sam's story is not one you will want to miss. Also, find out how it led Clare to become a campaigner.
You can find more out about Sam here:
https://www.facebook.com/samnorrisracing/
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke and brain injuries, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, we hear from Brin Helliwell - a stroke survivor and stroke research activist.
You can find Brin here:
https://twitter.com/brin1958
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode Martin Warrillow, along with Pete Morgan, speaks to Naomi Harrington who is a Network Support Co-ordinator for Headway, the brain injury association.
If you want to know more about Headway, you can go here:
https://www.headway.org.uk
Or call the Helpline on 0808 800 2244. It's open to UK residents, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.
If you live in the US, you can contact the Brain Injury Association of America here: https://www.biausa.org
If you live in Europe, there is the European Brain Injury Society: https://www.brainline.org/resource/european-brain-injury-society
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin Warrillow, along with Pete Morgan, speak to Sara Flay from Legacy International.
Sara is a formidable woman who doesn't let her disability define her - and won't rest working hard for the rights of all disabled people.
Legacy International Can be found here: https://legacyig.org
Sara Flay can be found here: linkedin.com/in/saraflay
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode Martin Warrillow, with Producer Pete Morgan, speak to Kate Allatt.
If you don't know her story as a stroke survivor, then you're missing out.
It's an incredible tale of someone coming back from the darkest of places to be someone who is in high demand as a speaker, consultant and ambassador for all stroke survivors.
Kate can be found here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kate.allatt
Twitter: @KateAllatt
Instagram: @kateallatt
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-kate-allatt-d-litt-0279592b
Website: https://www.kateallatt.com
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin, speaking to Pete Morgan, talks about what he's learned in the 6 years since his stroke - and what he learned since started the podcast!
Plus, news of a new venture for the Warrior.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin speaks to Lisa Beaumont who is a stroke survivor with a difference. She resolutely refuses to let her stroke slow her down, and stop her educating and supporting other stroke survivors.
Lisa can be found at:
www.lisabeaumontmarketing.co.uk
or on Twitter at:
@LisaBeaumont67 or @lisabmarketing
In this episode, we hear from Anna Smith Higgs, who had a stroke in 2004, but is now known for, amongst other things, her burlesque performance art.
You can find out more about Anna here: https://differentstrokes.co.uk/stories/annas-story/
And you can see her in action here:
https://youtu.be/Hw2GW9D8lhA
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
A slightly different episode this month.
Martin speaks to Paul McGowan Mortgage & Protection Broker of How Financial Review Stockport Ltd
It's a side of stroke survival and life after a stroke that people don't even think about.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin - assisted by Pete - speak to former police detective, now entrepreneur Dionne Buckingham-Brown about her dealings with stress; how it affected her life, her career and her health.
If you want to contact Dionne, she can be found on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionnebuckinghambrown/
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this month's episode we hear from a woman who knows all too well how stress can adversely affect how you behave - but it's what she did next that she came onto the podcast to talk about.
Jo Howarth is all about the happiness. Listen in to find out why...
Her website is here:
https://www.thehappinessclub.co.uk
And this is the link to the Apple Store for the app that Jo talked about at the end of the episode:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/appreciating-windowsills-lite/id1265038271
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin talks to Pete Morgan about the unseen side of being a stroke survivor, and the wider world of being a disabled person.
The website mentioned in the episode is headway.org.uk
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, Martin hears from Sophie Stewart, a former NHS nurse who suffered a stroke, but who now sees is as a positive experience, talking about it in her blog.
This is an incredible conversation that is well worth a few moments of your time.
Sophie's blog can be found at:-
https://medium.com/@sophiestewart_24480
And she can also be found on Twitter:-
@HealedbyStroke
In this episode, Martin, along with Pete Morgan, speaks to the incredible Claire Russell.
Her story really does need to be heard to be believed.
A stroke in her teens, the real chance of being brain dead, a month in a coma.
Hear how she dealt with that, how the stroke affected her - and how she uses the challenges that life has thrown at her to better herself, and those around her.
Claire can be found at www.mhib.co.uk
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-russell-business/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/clairelouiseruss
A few years ago, Mark Goodier had a stroke. Like all stroke survivors, it has changed his life and made him re-evaluate his work/life balance.
In this episode, he talks to Martin - and Pete Morgan - about his stroke story, the lasting effect on him, how he fought back - and he tells us about his own podcast - Stroke Stories.
A fascinating interview - nothing like the Mark you would have heard on the radio!
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
Mark Goodier can be found on Twitter @markgoodier and the podcast Twitter account is @strokestories and can be found on iTunes here
In this episode, we speak to the woman behind the Warrior - Martin's wife, Carmel.
She gives her side of the story about Martin's stroke, about how their relationships has changed - and the frustrations that she sometimes feels.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, we hear from Sarah who is the Head of Stroke Support in the Central Zone for the biggest stroke charity in the UK - the Stroke Association.
Sarah can be found on Twitter - @adderley_sarah
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode we hear from Barry Allaway (@barryallaway) who talks about one particular birthday that he'll never forget - for all the wrong reasons.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, we talk about the frustrations and, sometimes, anger that can come about as a result of stress - something that is inflated following a stroke.
There is real honesty in this episode, with Martin talking us through some real world situations that he's been in - and how stress has affected them.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, I talk with Pete Morgan about stress - how it affects my life, how the way I view it has changed following my stroke; and why people still aren't taking it seriously.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
James is someone who definitely knows how workplace stress can completely turn your life around. Hear his story - it's an incredible tale - in this episode of The Warrior Podcast. It could possibly change your life!
Find James online:
Twitter - @momentuslimited
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/momentus-limited/
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this episode, we hear from Trevor Baker who works with many carer and charity groups, including stroke patient groups.
He talks about his experiences of being a teacher, and whether enough is being done to help stressed out workers in education.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
This month, we hear from Dawn who is a neurological occupational therapist. She's been helping people with brain injuries - including strokes - for a number of years. She knows the lot.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
The episode title says it all - Martin talks through his own experiences with that statement - "You don't look like you've had a stroke!"
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com
In this first episode, Martin talks us through his journey as a high flier in journalism, into the world of freelancing - and how all of that came to a crashing end on a pedestrian cross, just inches from the wheels of an oncoming bus.
The Warrior Podcast is here to raise awareness of stroke among working-age people, from the viewpoint of someone whose career in journalism was ended at the age of 49 by a stress-related stroke
Find out more www.askthewarrior.com