Johnny Nelson a British retired professional boxer who currently holds the Guinness world record for having the longest reign as Cruiser Weight World Champion. Talks about growing up in Sheffield and how he never wanted to be a boxer. Having fond memories of Brendan Ingle and how Brendan would take him under his wing and become his mentor and confidant. Johnny never wanted to fight, would cause them but never actually wanted to fight. We chat about fear and how that fear made him not have the confidence to be a boxer. His light bulb moment came at his lowest point standing in the rain...the rest they say is history.

On this episode we talk about being bullied and how it is important to combat issues by ‘Just Being You’ Living in and growing up in Netherlands Chela Rodriguez is about standing firm within your convictions. Using the world of social media particularly LinkedIn to help tackle real world issues. She is the founder and owner of Own it & Rock it a branding organisation that aspires to place emphasis on powering up your business authenticity and voice to match social demand.

She is a resident of Greater New York area in USA. She has worked for DAZN as a bilingual social media editor. Now currently working for Black Sports online. Erika Fernandez gives us a snapshot of her struggles after being laid off and getting back on her feet. We also talk about the struggles that are affecting thousands of people in USA. Which is add to the mental health problems.

James Hansen has had to battle all his life. His father was a alcoholic and he was on the mean streets of London at 15 taking drugs and involved in gangs. This is his story of how he has to overcome a number of mountains to get to where he is now, culminating in him having children and meeting royalty to receive his degree. James is a addiction therapist, ADHD life coach/DART Practitioner at HMP. James has a vast knowledge of working in a 12 Step Approach. His areas of expertise are in group facilitation, behavioural therapy, family therapy, motivational interviewing, mutual aid groups assessment, and care planning . This is James story...

Linda Green California USA talks about being a female fire fighter. We get to talk about the traumatic day that started the PTSD and how she learns to cope. She is the author of the book ‘Solving the Post Traumatic Stress Brain Injury Puzzle’ available on Amazon.

Mental illness and ill health has run in Matts family for a number of generations. After seeing his dad being cradled in his mums arms crying at three years old. His dad was later diagnosed with bipolar. That was the first time Matt had witnessed a breakdown. With Matt suffering with his first bout of depression he set out on a mission to help find a solution to his dads mental health illness. He has found that you can resolve depression without medication using nutrition. What you eat greatly influences your mental health. Matt’s drive for helping his dad and others with mental health is a major passion.

Loren Avedon of star of 'No Retreat, No surrender 2' and many other Hollywood martial arts films. Used martial arts as his coping mechanism when he was struggling and feeling low as an actor. He became a stuntman and has worked on some of the most dangerous sets and in some of the most dangerous stunts. Loren now works for refugee groups and works with children.

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Hamad Salam talks about anxiety and panic attacks what started it and his coping mechanisms to help him cope with it.

Bonita talks openly about her life growing up and how she managed to get through the early stages by joining the army. She talks about how her mental toughness and resilience has helped her to cope with life and battling mental health issues.