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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!

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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/

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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:

Suicide of Daniel’s father
Relationship with drink, drugs and his mum
Hitting rock bottom
Therapy and how it changed his life
Why it’s strong to talk about your mental health
What resistance he felt to speaking truthfully about his trauma
His why and mission in life

https://damaged-goods.co.uk/

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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:

Anthony's experience with foster care
What holes did this leave in his emotional sphere
Why people deliberately play small in life
Dark truths & dark energy
Success is more simple than people believe but it's not pretty
Hitting rock bottom
Maintaining high performance
What's knocked you off balance recently
Fatherhood and the how Anthony shows up as a father

https://anthonytrucks.com/

https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/

https://www.youtube.com/user/AnthonyTrucks

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Identity-Shift-Upgrade-Operate-Elevate/dp/1953153402

Identity Shift: Upgrade How You Operate to Elevate Your Life

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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/

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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:

Why Dr Harriet wanted to become a therapist
What is CBT
Why is CBT effective
What are some common exercises that are undertaken in CBT
What is trauma and why is so important to address
PTSD and how to show up for a loved one processing a traumatic event
What are some common themes for men that Harriet’s noticed in practice and through research into veterans
The stigma & shame that men have around therapy
The importance of not suffering in silence

Hope you enjoy!

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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/

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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/

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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...

https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddy-we...

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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/

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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:

The grieving process following the suicide of Emma's Husband
How does this impact Emma's son
How this moment changed the way Emma interacts with people dealing with grief
How to handle difficult conversations around death
What motivated Emma to go on to help others
Why Men are actually good at speaking about their emotions but it depends on the space
Conflicting emotions during the grieving process
Pressures to be strong around family members
The difficulty of dealing with grief in the workplace
The quiet period that people experience after the funeral of a loved one
Be kind, you really never know what is going on with those around you

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/**

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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/

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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/

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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:

Men's mental health
Panic Attack
Anxiety Management
Post Your Pill Campaign
The book Dare by Barry McDonagh

6. Social Anxiety

Self-Control on Social Media
Mental Health Education
Therapeutic nature of music

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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/

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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

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Tom is a dad, partner, founder & Linkedin influencer. Tom co-founded an amazing design agency with 60+ employees called Fearless.

Fearless brings together some of the smartest creative minds from across the world to solve real-world challenges.

Never Fully Heard aims to be a space for men to listen to and engage in vulnerable conversations to improve their mental well-being.

Some of the topics covered today include:

Anxiety
Depression
Childhood trauma
Meditation
Therapy
Suicidal thoughts
Pressures of being successful
Psychedelics

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcotterill/

https://www.itsfearless.com/

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