In this powerful episode of Maybe This Helps, I sit down with Josh (@joshjsa), who’s running 5,656 kilometres in a single year — one kilometre for every life lost to suicide in England in 2023.

Josh opens up about:

• Why he chose the charity CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

• The mental and physical toll of running nearly 15K every day

• How accountability and vulnerability are helping him push through dark moments

• The pressure of doing something so big — and what it’s taught him about life, presence, and purpose

We also talk about resilience, rest vs. pushing through, what it actually feels like to run through illness, and how connection with others can make or break your mental health.

Whether you’re a runner, someone who’s struggled, or someone supporting a loved one — this episode is for you.

🔗 Support Josh’s Mission💙

Donate or share his fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/page/joshua-squires-adams-1733308077483

📲 Follow Josh on Instagram: @joshjsa

🎥 TikTok: 5656Reasons2Run

Over the past couple of weeks, I noticed my mood slowly spiralling down again and it made me realise I’d stopped doing the things that actually help me.

In this episode, I go back to basics: 3 tools that have helped me rebuild my mental health when I start to slip.

Journaling, movement, and connection.

If you’ve been feeling low, overwhelmed, or stuck, I hope this episode reminds you that you already have what you need, you just might’ve forgotten to use it.

00:00 – Intro

01:15 – Why I felt myself slipping again

02:10 – Tool #1: Journaling

07:50 – Tool #2: Physical activity

14:40 – Tool #3: Connection (“Waffle Wednesdays”)

20:00 – Final thoughts: you can’t think your way out of an emotional storm

If this episode helps you, please leave a comment or share it with someone who might need it.

And if you try one of these tools this week, let me know how it goes, I’d love to hear what works for you.

Link to "Do you feel lonely" episode: https://youtu.be/shivR9xZeso?si=6yqJYq1uM03TFOFh

Why do we feel so lonely? Why do we isolate ourselves from the very people who could help us most?

In this solo episode, I reflect on something that’s come up again and again in the conversations I’ve had on Maybe This Helps — the link between loneliness, connection, and our overall well-being.

We talk about what the science says, how I’ve personally struggled with pulling away from friends and family, and why reconnecting — even in small ways — can change everything.

If you’ve been feeling distant, disconnected, or just “off,” I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone, and that the first step back toward connection can start small.

💭 What you’ll hear about:

• Why we isolate ourselves when we’re struggling

• The proven link between connection and happiness

• What The Good Life study teaches us about lasting well-being

• How small daily actions can help rebuild connection

👋 If this resonates, subscribe and follow — it helps us reach more people who might need to hear these kinds of conversations.

After 10 episodes of Maybe This Helps, I made myself a promise — if I made it this far, I’d stop, reflect, and decide what comes next.

This is my first-ever solo episode, and it’s a raw, honest look at why I started the podcast, what it’s taught me so far, and why this is just the beginning.

I talk about caring for my nan through end-of-life, losing confidence after stepping away from ice hockey, rebuilding my life, and the power of surrounding yourself with people who turn adversity into purpose.

Whether you’ve been listening since Episode 1 or this is your first time here, this episode is about growth, resilience, and figuring it out together.

Chapters:
0:00 – Why Episode 10 is Special
2:30 – Caring for My Nan & Losing Confidence
6:00 – Why Podcasts Saved Me
10:00 – Lessons from My Guests
15:00 – Where the Podcast Goes Next
20:00 – A Call to Build This Together

Changing Our Relationship With Alcohol | £8K Raised for Alcohol Change UK

When was the last time you questioned your relationship with alcohol?

In this episode of Maybe This Helps, I sit down with my good friend Sam Shone to talk about losing his dad, Phil, to alcohol related illness and how that led Sam and his brother Olly to cycle from Bristol to Fort William, raising over £8,000 for Alcohol Change UK.

We talk about:
✅ Why they chose Fort William for the ride
✅ What alcohol culture looks like
✅ How grief changes your perspective
✅ Cutting back drinking and redefining what “a good time” means
✅ Why talking about these things matters

If you’ve ever thought about changing your relationship with alcohol, or you just want to hear two friends have an honest, vulnerable chat about life, grief and growth — this one’s for you.

📍 Support Alcohol Change UK: https://alcoholchange.org.uk
💙 Support the Podcast: https://gofund.me/27330660
📍 Follow my journey on Strava: https://strava.com/athletes/134376984
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/joshuagalea
🧵 Threads: https://threads.net/@joshuagalea

Thinking about quitting alcohol? Wondering what life without drinking could look like?Jess Clark — author of How to Quit Alcohol Like a Boss — joins Josh to share how sobriety transformed her health, mindset, and happiness.In this honest and practical conversation, they explore:

✅ Why alcohol can hold you back (even if you’re not an “addict”)

✅ The key turning point that made Jess decide to stop drinking

✅ How to handle social events, weddings, holidays and still have fun

✅ The lonely stage of quitting — and how to push through it

✅ Journaling, shadow work, and self-reflection as tools for growth

✅ Why sobriety is less about restriction and more about freedom

This episode is for you if you’re sober curious, thinking about taking a break from alcohol, or just want to feel clearer, healthier, and more confident.

Becoming a dad for the first time changes everything. In this episode, me and Jordan talk honestly about the fears, lessons, and hopes of stepping into fatherhood. From work-life balance to breaking old family patterns, this is the truth about fatherhood you won’t hear in baby books.

Imagine being told you had three weeks to live. While your partner was pregnant with your first child.

That’s the reality Rich faced. In this episode, he opens up about the shock of his diagnosis, the brutal treatment journey, and the moments where he nearly gave up.

But at the heart of it all is the fight to meet his son. That drive, that hope, is what carried him through the darkest days.

This is a powerful one. If you’ve ever wondered how someone finds the strength to keep going when the odds are stacked against them, Rich’s story will give you perspective you won’t forget.

🎙️ Watch more episodes here:
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👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maybe-this-helps-podcast/id1829087661
👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maybethishelpspod/

#MentalHealthPodcast #CancerJourney #Hope #Resilience #MaybeThisHelpsPodcast

In this episode of Maybe This Helps, I sit down with Poppy Williams (@stoma_scene) who shares her inspiring journey of living with Ulcerative Colitis, undergoing emergency surgery, and learning to embrace life with a stoma bag. Poppy opens up about the fear, stigma, and mental challenges she faced, from being scared to tell friends, to dealing with anxiety and negative comments online. But she also shares how she found a new sense of confidence, purpose, and resilience, inspiring thousands through her story. This conversation is about more than just surgery or a diagnosis, it’s about body image, mental health, and the courage it takes to turn pain into purpose. Whether you’re living with a stoma or just looking for a reminder of human strength, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen on all platforms:

Spotify → You’re already here 💙

Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maybe-this-helps-podcast/id1829087661

YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC76cwcLFfBoLQFoU83dWaUw

Support the mission: https://gofund.me/27330660

📍 Follow my journey on Strava: https://strava.com/athletes/134376984

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maybethishelpspod/

#MaybeThisHelps #Stoma #IBD #MentalHealth

Charlie Hacker opens up about his battles with mental health, the darkest moments he’s faced, and the tools he’s used to rebuild his life. This is a raw and honest conversation about growth, resilience, and finding a way forward even when life feels overwhelming.

We don’t just talk about the struggles—we also dive into the practical things that actually help: fitness, self-reflection, and building habits that support mental health every day.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, low, or unsure how to keep going, this episode is proof you’re not alone.