James Smith (better known as adapt with James) was diagnosed around 5 years ago with MND. Motor Neurone Disease is a muscle eating condition in which your body's nerve cells progressively get damaged leading to your brain losing the signal path to the muscles and overall function. Having to face this diagnosis with three small children and a supporting wife. Would be unthinkable for the majority of people (us included).

During the episode James shares with us how he coped with the news, the ongoing MND struggles and how he showcases the condition to a wide audience online through his use of META Glasses and tech features. He also talks on how he tries to focus on the positives and finds new ways to tackle the condition. Through social media, local supportive groups and now this episode these vital lessons get shared with anyone struggling with an ongoing or new diagnoses.

James Smith (guest)

(adapt with James)

Social Media: @adaptwithjames or James Smith

Help for anyone affected by topics raised within the episode:

THE MND ASSOCIATION JAMES IS AN AMBASSADOR https://www.mndassociation.org/june-appeal?msclkid=621ef2aee1c31698e6f7982df73599ff&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Always%20on%20brand%20%7C%202026&utm_term=mnd%20association&utm_content=Brand%20-%20MNDA

MIND NOT DEAFEATED LTD

mindnotdefeated.co.uk

THE BRAIN CHARITY

www.thebraincharity.org.uk

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Henry Carpenter (presenter/producer)

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Henry Carpenter our podcast host reflects on the series. Taking advice and life lessons learnt from each episode. Perfect for anyone who wants some short positive advice!

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Guests in order of mention contacts:

Ep 1- Midlands Air ambulance:

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@maacharity

Ep 2 -Stuart Anderson MP:

email: [email protected]

@stuartandersonmp

Ep3- Elliott Gibson:

@bvisimpilot

Ep4- Restart Africa:

www.restartafrica.org

@restartafrica

volunteer application email: [email protected]

Ep5- Sam Meese:

www.sammeeseestates.co.uk

07594 937420

Ep6- Alex Pieri:

About Us | AP Property

@approperty

Ep7- Jak Mason:

@hittheroadjak

Crowdfunding For Good From JustGiving

Ep8- Daniel Chrzastek

Photographer| media| editor

@danielchrastek

07523699193

Dan Chrzastek if a fountain of knowledge when it comes to the IT world. From new tech to AI, media software and much more he certainly knows. In the episode he shares his experience of the ever changing and dynamic IT market, including how AI will affect things in the future. Dan also moved over to the UK 13 years ago originally being from Poland. So he also talks about his experience with that but also advice for people at any stage going into a new market. A definite must listen for anyone who is looking into IT and new markets.

Dan Chrzastek (guest):

Photographer| media| editor

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Down on the Farm Media (sponsor):

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Jak Mason, already covering a fair few miles he is now going a step further. Jak in the past has done big challenges/events for charity after sadly losing his mum to cancer. Now a couple years down the line his best mate Liam was sadly attacked on a night out. Leaving Liam with life changing injuries.

Jak being Jak didn't want to sit by his friends side offering no help, so he has decided to take on the mammoth challenge of running 102km in 1 day at Richmond park in Hinkley, Leicester on the 23rd May. To raise money for kit/support assisting Liam's recovery and make sure he has the best outcome possible. We hear all about Jak's story but also how he is preparing to take on the huge challenge.

Jak mason, Guest:

social media: @hittheroadjak

donation link for challenge on 23rd may: Crowdfunding For Good From JustGiving

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Alex Pieri shares so many different aspects of being a young entrepreneur in a market. Alex has always been involved in property from a young age with his parents in the market. In his final year of uni he started and set up his own property development company. With very little cash flow and little/no experience he has worked hard to learn and adapt his business to grow it through the changing market. Now his brother has joined the team a joint director and Alex is working with high value clients but still has alot to progress, in the episode he reflects and teaches us about lessons he's learnt on the journey so far.

Alex Pieri:

AP property: Our Services | AP Property

AP property socials: @ap_property_

Sponsor| Down on the farm media:

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Host Henry Carpenter:

Freelance presenter| Director Down on the Farm Media

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Sam Meese is a big inspiration in terms of outlook and discipline. Starting in the fitness industry with achieving black belt level 5 in Taekwondo at a very young age and getting trained as a PT/instructor. He has since thrown himself into a completely new market of Property with no experience while at the same time setting up his own Property deal sourcing business.

So at his late 20's already having a stable and successful job in the fitness industry he has taken a risk in starting afresh with his own business. However Sam's mindset and discipline set in him from those early days in the fitness world have helped him grow and connect with lots of different people/communities in his first year of trading which he shares with the listeners. As well as his outlook on various topics within the food/nutrition industry.

Sam Meese

Sam Meese Website: www.sammeeseestates.co.uk

Sam Meese contact: 07594 937420

Sam Meese socials: @sam_meese_estates

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Restart Africa is a charity based in the beautiful Nakuru county in Kenya, The charity rescues some of the worst children's cases, rehome and look after them at there centre. Show the children love, support and care as well as putting them through high education. From the ages of nursery to university level.

The charity was started in 2007 by Mary Coulson MBE who couldn't bare to see the effects of the civil war in that same year hence opening a small shack in town starting with six boys and no money. Fast forward over 15 years the charity now has its official centre with boarding houses, offices, classrooms, kitchens, gardens and much more! Currently looking after over 100 children.

In the episode we speak to a mix of staff, volunteers and the charity founder Mary Coulson MBE. So many life lessons learnt so give it a listen.

Restart Africa socials: @restartafrica

Restart Africa website: www.restartafrica.org

Apply to volunteer email: [email protected]

DOTFP socials: @downonthefarmpodcast

Henry Carpenter socials: @henrycarpenter2

One of the most tricky things growing up is sticking with and following your life ambition. Elliott is a great example of not giving up and wanting to achieve the goals he has set out for himself in work. Since a very young age growing up on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands he has dreamed of becoming a pilot.

Applying for flight school while studying for his A levels in the UK he has now after hard work and determination qualified and gained his comercial Pilots licence at just the age of 19. He shares his experience and advice to young people the same age and to the listeners of how you can adapt to keep going. A high flyer (excuse the pun) but also a hard working young lad joins us for this episode.

Elliott Gibson socials: @bvisimpilot

Henry Carpenter socials: @henrycarpenter2

DOTFP socials: @downonthefarmpodcast

MP for South Shropshire Stuart Anderson. Starting at a young age in the Army facing a life changing injury after being shot in the foot at 17, he has gone onto have a great Army/political career.

From being shadow of ministry of defence to lord commissioner and now an MP he has had experience in many different roles within politics. Stuart does his best to make awareness about supporting British agriculture and rural communities among South Shropshire and beyond. Also now promoting Midlands Air Ambulance first farmer on scene safety course. Stuart opens up about his mental health struggles and how that has shaped his journey. A great chat with a great man.

Stuart Anderson contact:[email protected] 0207 219 3000

Mental health support links: Time to Talk Day | Donate To Mind Now & Get Your Pin Badge | MIND

Two Pints Deep

Henry carpenter socials: @henrycarpenter2

DOTFP socials: @downonthefarmpodcast

Midlands Air ambulance is one of the 21 air ambulance charities in the UK. Funded solely on donations in many different forms. It brings hospital standard critical care paramedics and doctors to the scene of an accident/injury within minuets. Also giving the option to airlift the patient to hospital and get there in record time. Henry visits Strensham airbase one of the three the charity has and interviews two charity reps Dianne and Nichole as well as a critical care Paramedic Will.

Henry is an ex patient of the service who ended up saving his life on the day of his accident so promoting the charity on the podcast and what they do is very important to us.

Link to get involved with MAA:https://www.bing.com/search?qs=LS&pq=midlands+air+&sk=CSYN1&sc=16-13&pglt=169&q=midlands+air+ambulance&cvid=8cab73e4936145fbb015b30c7860977c&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgkIABBFGDsY-QcyCQgAEEUYOxj5BzIGCAEQRRg5MgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEEUYPDIGCAcQRRg8MgYICBBFGDwyCAgJEOkHGPxV0gEIMjA4MGowajGoAgCwAgA&FORM=ANNAB1&PC=U531

Nicole contact (Gloucestershire rep):07719983876

Dianne contact: (Worcestershire rep):07787148110

DOTFP socials: @downonthefarmpodcast

Henry Carpenter socials @henrycarpenter2