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Addiction, Awareness and Against The Odds with Aaron Abbott
45:12Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Aaron AbbottAaron is the Founder of Against The Odds, and joins me for a waffle about his journey so farThroughout the episode, we have a waffle about Aaron's journey with gambling addiction, his mental health battles and how he is now turning his pain into purpose by educating the next generation about the dangers of gamblingAaron very openly and honestly talks about the inspiration behind the platform and how losing over a quarter of a million pounds led him to make one of the biggest changes in his life so far. Throughout the episode, we get to hear some shocking facts that surround the gambling industry and how Against The Odds is inspiring the next generation to be more aware of the dangers when it comes to gamblingWe also have a waffle about his brilliant new podcast, Against The Podds, which he co-hosts with past guest Conor Martin. The podcast is a brilliant example of just how powerful sharing your story can be. In it's first week, it hit the charts in the UK and is only getting bigger! The podcast deep dives into the dangers of gambling and the ripple effect it can have not only on your mental and physical health but the people around you.If you want to find out more on the work Against The Odds does or want to support them further, head to the websiteI really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!
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Overcoming, Outlook and Open Heart Surgery, with Footballer Mark O'Brien
01:00:40Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Mark O'BrienMark is an ex-professional footballer, author, keynote speaker and mental health advocateThroughout the episode, we have a waffle about his mental health journey, his football career and how he had to retire at 27 following life-changing surgeryWe also have a waffle about all things mindset and what tools Mark uses to get through the tough daysMark really is as inspiring as he is determined and to hear his story first hand was a real honour, There is a lot of great advice in this episode so I really hope it resonates.I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!
Addiction, Acceptance and Against The Odds with Conor Martin
43:59Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Conor MartinConor is the newly announced Director of Recovery for Against The Odds, and joins me for a waffle about the journey so farThroughout the episode, we have a waffle about Conor's journey with addiction, his mental health battles and how he is now turning his pain into purpose by helping others overcome their strugglesThis podcast also saw an incredibly powerful moment in which Conor shared the internal struggles he faced in accepting his sexuality. Anyone who has been through this will know just how tormenting this can be and the external factors it comes with, so I can't thank Conor enough for sharing this with me and feel honoured he felt like he could!Not only is Conor the Director of Recovery, he is also the co-host of a brand new podcast called Against The Podds, which he hosts, alongside founder Aaron Abbott and aims to raise awareness around the dangers of gambling and the ripple effect it can have on your mental and physical healthIf you want to find out more on the work Against The Odds does or want to support them further, head to the websiteI really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!
Don't be afraid to start...unless it's trying to find love on TV (be very afraid)
37:17A bit of a different vibe on the waffle this week!After 4 years of podcasting, I sit down with a good friend of mine, Luke, to have a beer and waffle about what's been going on recently!This waffle wasn't planned, but following on from a song that has been stuck in my head for weeks, it grew into a powerful conversation!The main takeaways from the episode are:Don't be afraid to startIt's ok to self-validateThing's are supposed to scare usViral Podcast EpisodesWhy you shouldn't try to find love on TV This podcast has a bit of everything and actually contains some really good advice, so I hope it helps!I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!
Transitioning, Trusting Yourself and Tunes with Dylan and the Moon!
43:25Joining me for a waffle this week is the ridiculously talented Dylan and the Moon!Dylan is a proud trans man, musician, podcaster, and now public speaker who is as inspiring as he is talented!We have a waffle about his transition journey, coping mechanisms, and how embracing your weirdness can change your life for the better!We also have a waffle about his brand new single, Off My Brain, where he duets with his former self, Lots Holloway which makes for one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. The song takes you on a journey that leaves you feeling proud of your journey so far!This podcast has a bit of everything and has some really great advice, Dylan is so open and honest about his journey with self-discovery and his struggle with accepting his former self, that really resonates with me. I really hope this episode helps others to embrace who they are and to be proud of their journey so far!I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!Stress, Swimming and Sobriety with Luke Clark!
45:27Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Luke Clark!Luke is a mental-health advocate and podcaster and he joins me for a waffle about how he created the incredible Stress Sessions and how it has changed the direction of his life foreverWe also had a waffle about all things mental health, coping mechanisms, and sobriety, and we even bonded over a similar experience with fish!There are a few moments throughout this episode that people may find triggering so if you are affected by anything in this week's episode, please reach out for helpSamaritans - 116 123Calm - 0800 58 58 58I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!
Body Image, Building a Brand and Being Authentic with Charlie King!
45:51Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Charlie King!Charlie is a TV personality, an entrepreneur, and a phenomenal advocate for both body image and mental health!Charlie joins me for a waffle about his time on The Only Way is Essex and how featuring on the cover of Men's Health Magazine changed the course of his journeyWe have a very open waffle about surgery, men's mental health, body dysmorphia, and how toxic social media can be. This waffle goes in all directions and covers topics such as sexuality, authenticity, and coping mechanisms with the hope that it inspires others to open up about what they are going throughFollowing some time away, Charlie is now back with a brand new fire in his belly to inspire others to be comfortable in their own skin. His brand new programme, Beyond Your Physical, has been developed to help people become the best version of themselves!If you want to find out more, click hereI really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!