The Needlefish Podcast

Tony Roberts is a hugely successful vocalist,  multi-instrumentalist, DJ, entertainer and producer. He has taken part in all the big the TV talent shows and is a scout for Simon Cowell's production company, Syco.He is the co-founder of the  90's garage and club classic brand 'Show me Love' and is one of the premier wedding entertainers in the UK.In this episode we talk to Tony about his early life and the influence his Mum and Dad had on his career path. He gives great advice on vocal training and talks about his experiences on the big talent shows, X Factor and Britain's got Talent as well as his friends in the reality show, The Only Way Is Essex.We look into, music platforms and self publishing, how to be a great DJ, remixing and music production.We discuss 90's garage and club classics as well as musical theatre and how Tony survived lockdown and the effect that complete shutdown of the entertainment industry had on him and his family.You can contact Tony directly through instagram - Tony Roberts DJ TRP (@tonykroberts)

A frank and open discussion with veteran parliamentarian and long serving MP, Sir David Amess. From his early life and vocation to serve his constituents through to public speaking and how he overcame a stammer. We discuss what advice he would give anyone interested in becoming an MP as well as parliamentary process and electioneering.Sir David talks about  his admiration of Margret Thatcher and other world leaders, his knighthood, the Royal Family and how to become the best politician you can be.Ayes & Ears: A Survivor's Guide to Westminster by Davis Amess is available to buy now, all proceeds go to charity

Dr Peter Spurrier is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) practitioner, specialising in TEAM-CBT and a Professional Holistic (Well-Being, “Life”, Executive) CoachIn 2011, having been a GP for 30 years, a GP mentor and trainer for 15 years and an appraiser for 10 years, Peter decided to train in CBT and subsequently gained BABCP accreditation and he is an accredited Coach Practitioner with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council.In this podcast we talk to Peter about all aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)  from its inception and early practice to cutting edge TEAM CBT. We explore what CBT is and the benefits and results of therapy on various mental health and life issues. We dig in to the detail on what a TEAM CBT therapy session involves from the first consultation and the methods and interventions that deliver great outcomes.We discuss how Dr David Burns, adjunct professor emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the author of bestselling books such as Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, The Feeling Good Handbook and Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety has pioneered new techniques of TEAM CBT.As a bonus, we also reveal the biggest secret to effective and meaningful communication.Teams CBT UK practitioners More info on Dr Peter Spurrier Information on TEAM CBT and Dr David Burns

In this episode we talk with wellness and food freedom expert Chelvi Mailvaganan, Founder and CEO of A Full Life. Chelvi established A Full Life in order to share methods she discovered through her own healing  journey to help others break the binge/diet cycle and find sustainable weight loss.Chelvi has studied and trained with the worlds leading experts on the psychology of eating and and transformative coaching including Tony Robbins, Michelle May, Jan Chozen, Marc Davis, Geneen Roth and James Clear.We discuss why diets don't work and how to break free of the dieting mindset. Chelvi breaks down the binge/diet cycle and defines binge eating and emotional eating as well as examining the difference between a 'normal'  Vs  'unhealthy' relationship with food.There is a deep dive into emotional eating and how the pandemic has affected our relationship with food.We also take a look at body image and the impact of social media on our eating habitsChelvi give practical advice on how to change negative thoughts about food and identifies mindfulness and meditation techniques to supercharge positive outcomesMore information and courses can be found on her website https://full-life.co.uk

Paul Sayer, founder and CEO of Prost8 charity talks about his own personal experience with prostate cancer and the reasons he founded a charity to bring cutting edge treatments to the attention of people dealing with the disease.Paul tells his own story from diagnosis through to his treatment options on the NHS pathway to his decision to take his health into his own hands with a cutting edge therapy that delivers better lifestyle outcomes than traditional interventions.He talks about trials, treatment and benefits of HIFU, High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound therapy and how it works.We discuss the aims and goals of the charity  as well as prostate cancer statistics, perceptions and myths.There is support and information available at www.prost8.org.uk We have also handed over this episode to Paul in order for it to be minted into an NFT which will be auctioned off to raise money for Prost8.org.uk