Jack Walton - A Slice of Life

For the final episode of season 5 Jack is joined again by his good friend Jack Malone, who first came on the podcast a year ago in season 4. Jack speaks about his experiences of growing up, and how his view on masculinity had a serious impact on his childhood and teenage years. This leads to a discussion on the themes of toxic masculinity, what it means to be a man in 2022, gender, sexuality, coming out and changing the belief systems from our childhood developmental years. There are some great takeaways on how we can all do our bit to change the status quo, and reframe how we view men in today's society. 

Follow Jack Malone via Instagram @jackwill22

For the 5th episode of Season 5 Jack is Joined by Anthony Astbury, public speaker, coach & founder of the Whole Man Academy, a physical and virtual space for men of all walks of life to come together and speak about mental health, resilience, nutrition & more. Jack and Anthony met in early 2020 at one of the academies events in London. During the episode Anthony speaks about his earlier life working as a city broker in London, and how he transitioned into the mental health and wellbeing space, alongside the lessons he learnt along the way. Men's body image, confidence, and managing mental health are also covered within this insightful chat. 

Follow the Whole Man Academy via Instagram @wholemanacademy

Follow Anthony via Instagram @anthonyastbury 

For the April edition of A Slice of Life Jack is joined by health and wellness coach Steve Denby, who has over 25 years of experience in his field. Jack met Steve through work on an outdoor day retreat, and since then has started having regular mindset holistic coaching, which has been a great addition to his healing journey. During the episode Steve gives an insight into his identity, and how events throughout his childhood led to him embarking on a path of self discovery. Steve was adopted as a child, which led to him struggling to understand where he came from, and who he was. From working as a personal trainer, to coaching those from underprivileged backgrounds, Steve has had an incredible and inspiring journey so far, which is only just beginning. 

Follow Steve via Instagram @stevedenbyhealthcoach 

Check out Steve's website - www.stevedenby.com 

For the 2nd episode of season 5 Jack is joined by Steph Ledigo, owner of GO PR & Events and Zoom Box UK. Steph started in the PR industry and worked her way up to what you see today. Steph helps plan and coordinate events for some of the UK's biggest stars, from James Arthur to Steven Bartlett, and stars of the Real Housewives of Cheshire. During the episode Steph speaks about her journey into the industry, social media, managing her wellbeing, and the effects that COVID-19 had on her business, and the rest of the events industry. This is an inspiring episode with some useful tips and insights into being a girl boss in 2022. 

Follow Steph on Instagram @stephledigo

Follow GO PR & Events on Instagram @go_pr_and_events

Follow Zoom Box UK on Instagram @zoomboxuk

Welcome to Season 5 of A Slice Of Life! For the first episode of the season & 2022 Jack is joined by Ted Lawlor, author, entrepreneur, and founder of 'If Only They Knew', the hub for young business minds. Ted has a Top 5 Apple Podcasts show, alongside being co-author of The Manifestation Journal, which is now an Amazon bestseller. During the episode Ted speaks about his upbringing, and reflects on how he went from being excluded from school, to graduating university with a First Class Degree. Jack & Ted both had similar childhoods, being bought up by single mothers, but neither let that define them. Ted breaks down manifestation, and shares his formula for visualising whatever you want, whether it's a car, new job, relationship or ambition. It's an inspiring episode with some key takeaways for all. 

Follow Ted via Instagram @tedlawlor

Follow If Only They Knew via Instagram @ifonly.theyknew

Buy The Manifestation Journal via Amazon - The Manifestation Journal | The Guided Notebook by the UK's #1 Unconscious Mind Therapist | Law of Attraction & Mental Health: Amazon.co.uk: 0195893883530: Books 

To mark the finale of season 4 and my 24th episode I'm going solo for the very first time! I've been podcasting for almost 3 years now, and I've never recorded a solo episode before. I adore interviewing guests and hearing their inspiring stories, it's the main reason why I started A Slice of Life in March 2019. However, 2021 for me has been a transformative year for so many reasons. This year, I've been pushed to my edge, grown, healed, struggled, and pretty much everything in between. The one thing that I'm beyond grateful for is my therapy, and the way it's helped me navigate this year. During this special episode I speak about my teenage years, and how I missed out on that time, and the experiences I didn't have. Thank you for listening to this season, I will be back for season 5 in 2022!

For this month's episode Jack is joined by Lorna Jayne - Intuitive Healer, Coach & Reiki Master. Jack met Lorna when he spoke at the Mind, Body & Spirit Festival back in 2019, with the pair soon connecting. Then, at the start of 2021, Jack started having monthly reiki healing sessions with Lorna, and from this, decided to undertake Level 1 training in July. Reiki has totally transformed Lorna's life in multiple ways, going from an overworked, stressed and physically unwell person, to now owning her own business, working the hours she chooses, whilst helping hundreds of women on their own healing journeys. During the episode Lorna shares her unique journey on how she discovered reiki, and how in many ways, it saved her. Jack shares his own experiences of recieving healing, and the plans he has to continue his training in 2021 and beyond. 

Follow Lorna on Instagram @lorna_jayne_

Check out more of Lorna's work - @thelifestylebalancegroup | Linktree

For the fourth episode in Season 4 we have a real treat in store! Jack is joined by personal friend John Junior, a mental health campaigner from Cheshire doing incredible things to help others suffering with poor mental health. John suffers personally from Borderline Personality Disorder, depression and OCD. During the episode John speaks about the work they've done with their friend and companion Charlie, a duck who travels around Manchester and the UK to help raise awareness of mental health. In the last 2 years John has had features in LadBible, taken part in campaigns for Samaritans, and has even launched a campaign to bring DBT therapy to all, which you can view and sign below. However, the key part of the chat today focuses on the TV soap Hollyoaks, and how watching an episode of the show saved John's life. Trust me, this is an episode not to be missed. 

Please note, this episode contains discussion around the area of suicide, which may not be suitable for some listeners, so please take care whilst listening. 

Follow John via Instagram @johnjuniorofficial 

Check out John's website - John Junior - Mental Health Activist (johnandcharlie.co.uk)

Sign John's DBT petition - Petition · Make DBT therapy available for everyone on the NHS in the UK · Change.org