Mindset Bros Unfiltered

At 43, Dan Rowling was in a fan park in Germany watching the Euros with his dad and brothers when his hearing went, then his eyesight. He thought he’d had too much to drink. He drove the motorhome home. A few days later an MRI showed he’d had a full stroke.

In Series 2, Episode 4 of Mindset Bros Unfiltered, Dan talks about the 18 months of spiralling that followed: seven funerals in three years, the counsellor who “ripped his life apart” and put it back together, and the drone his stepdad left him that turned into Cinematic Drone Therapy, a page with nearly 4,000 followers.

In this episode

00:00 Welcome, and meet Dan

01:00 The Euros, and the moment his hearing and eyesight went

04:00 “We think you’ve had a stroke”

07:40 Getting the body right but not the head

11:40 Seven funerals in three years

14:20 Meditation, and why talking is the thing that helps

17:20 Sponsor: WH Brading

18:20 Finding Mindset Bros, and the first night at the Albion Hotel

22:00 Shout out to Phil Nelson: 84 walks in a row, nearly 80 years old

22:40 Counselling, and being kinder to yourself

26:40 Why men put off going to the doctor

30:40 His stepdad’s drone and the promise he made

33:20 Finding your calm: drones, golf and the coastal path

36:20 Sponsor: Milford Dell

37:20 Advice for anyone facing a health scare

40:00 What he’d tell his 16-year-old self

42:00 Gratitude, and a shout out to Kerry

Follow Dan

TikTok and Facebook: Cinematic Drone Therapy

Instagram: Dan Aerial Drone

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If you’re struggling, talk to someone: a partner, a mate, or a stranger at one of our walks. You don’t have to do it alone.

Thank you to our sponsors

WH Brading: a family-run Isle of Wight construction company since 1924, backing open conversations about men’s mental health.

Milford Dell: our Series 2 sponsor, providing domiciliary care and housing support on the Isle of Wight since 2003.

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What happens when the person you love most lives hours away?

In this episode of Mindset Bros Unfiltered, we sit down with Dad and Personal Trainer Josh, whose young daughter lives a five- to six-hour journey away. We explore the realities of being a father when distance becomes part of family life - the challenges, the emotions, and the effort it takes to stay connected.

The conversation also strikes a personal chord with our co-host, whose own son lived in another country when he was young.

From the practical realities of long-distance parenting to the emotional impact of missing those everyday moments, this is an honest conversation about fatherhood, family, sacrifice and making the most of the time you have together.

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He survived a childhood no one should have to experience.

Abused as a child, he went on to spend years homeless, facing challenges that could have broken him. But somehow, he kept going. Today, his life looks very different.

He’s a dad who home educates his son, and together they’ve built a gardening business and grown a following on social media - turning their experiences into something positive and creating a life on their own terms.

In this powerful episode of Mindset Bros Unfiltered, we hear his raw and honest story. Including Childhood Trauma, Homelessness and Fatherhood, Resilience and Building a Future for himself and his Son.

It’s a story of survival, second chances and refusing to let your past define your future.

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He never found a lump. There was no obvious warning sign. Nothing that made him think cancer.In this powerful episode of Mindset Bros Unfiltered, we hear the reality of a diagnosis that came without the symptom so many people are told to look for — and the journey that followed.It’s raw, open and incredibly important.Because sometimes, the signs aren’t what you expect.Series Sponsor: Milford Del (https://www.milforddel.co.uk)Episode Sponsor: D Challis property services Ltd🎙️ Mindset Bros UnfilteredReal men. Real stories. No filters.#MindsetBros #MindsetBrosUnfiltered #MensHealth #CancerAwareness #RealStories

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Thorley for a raw and powerful conversation. Paul opens up about the defining moment when he had to make a massive change to save his own life, completely shifting his focus toward his health and well-being.But this isn't just a story about surviving—it's about thriving. Along his journey, Paul discovered the man he truly wants to be. He is living proof that stepping back, taking ownership, and figuring out exactly who and what you want to become is an absolute game-changer.🔗 STAY CONNECTEDOfficial Website: ⁠https://mindsetbros.com/⁠MSB Merch: ⁠https://mindsetbros.com/shop/⁠🤝 OUR SPONSORSSERIES SPONSOR: PC ConsultantsEPISODE SPONSOR: Nick Woolston ElectricalThe mission is simple: Survival. Discipline. Ownership. Brotherhood.👇 Drop a comment with your thoughts, hit subscribe, and lock in. Let’s keep the conversation going.⁠#mindsetbros⁠ ⁠#mindset⁠ ⁠#mensmentalhealth⁠ ⁠#mentalhealth⁠ ⁠#transformation⁠ ⁠#menshealth⁠ ⁠#healthjourney⁠ ⁠#personalgrowth⁠ ⁠#brotherhood⁠ ⁠#mentalhealthawareness⁠

Welcome to Mindset Bros Unfiltered — Episode 9🔗 STAY CONNECTEDOfficial Website: https://mindsetbros.com/MSB Merch: https://mindsetbros.com/shop/🤝 OUR SPONSORSSERIES SPONSOR: PC ConsultantsEPISODE SPONSOR: AirtekThe mission is simple: Survival. Discipline. Ownership. Brotherhood.👇 Drop a comment with your thoughts, hit subscribe, and lock in. Let’s keep the conversation going.#mindsetbros #mindset #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #grief #singledad #mentalhealthawareness #brotherhood

Welcome to Mindset Bros Unfiltered — Episode 8.Grief is a weight no one is ever truly ready to carry. In this deeply moving episode, Baz and Ross sit down with special guest Gaz Brown for an unflinching conversation about the reality of loss, the void it leaves behind, and the sheer grit required to keep moving forward when your world stops."Nothing will prepare you for losing a loved one." It’s a raw truth we often avoid, but in this episode, we face it head-on. Gaz bravely opens up about his own journey through bereavement following the loss of his ex-wife, and the immense daily challenges of navigating his own grief while stepping up to be a single dad to his two girls. We explore the stages of loss that don't follow a timeline, the importance of leaning on your brothers during the darkest days, and how to find a sense of purpose and strength for your kids when you feel like you've lost your anchor.This is more than just a podcast; it’s a reminder that even in your deepest grief, you don't have to walk the path alone.🔗 STAY CONNECTEDOfficial Website: https://mindsetbros.com/MSB Merch: https://mindsetbros.com/shop/🤝 OUR SPONSORSSERIES SPONSOR: PC ConsultantsEPISODE SPONSOR: Media House AgencyThe mission is simple: Survival. Discipline. Ownership. Brotherhood.👇 Drop a comment with your thoughts, hit subscribe, and lock in. Let’s keep the conversation going.#mindsetbros #mindset #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #grief #singledad #mentalhealthawareness #brotherhood

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In this incredibly powerful episode, Ross and Baz sit down with Blake Nash. Blake opens up with absolute vulnerability about the hidden weight of leadership and the personal tragedies that have tested his limits behind the scenes.He shares the raw reality of managing a business and staff when you feel like you're falling apart, diving deep into the profound impact of losing loved ones and the struggle of trying to keep moving forward when your world has been turned upside down.In this episode, we break down:The Weight of Leadership: The stress, isolation, and intense pressure of running a business and managing a team.Navigating Profound Grief: The heartbreaking reality of losing loved ones and trying to process that pain while the world keeps spinning.The Breaking Point: Confronting the illusion that you always have to have it together as a boss or a leader.This is a heavy, raw, and deeply important conversation. It’s real proof that leaders and business owners hurt too, and that no matter how heavy the burden gets, you do not have to carry it alone.🤝 A Huge Thank You to This Week's Sponsors:Series Sponsor: PC ConsultantsEpisode Sponsor: Wight ClinicThe mission is simple: Survival. Discipline. Ownership. Brotherhood.👇 Drop a comment, hit subscribe, and lock in. Let’s keep the conversation going.#mindsetbros #mindset #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #businessowner #leadership #grief #mentalhealthawareness #brotherhood #resilience #entrepreneurlife

Welcome to Mindset Bros. Unfiltered – Episode 6.In this incredibly powerful episode, we sit down with Jack from Running Resilience. Jack opens up with absolute vulnerability about his past battle with alcoholism—a relentless fight that nearly cost him absolutely everything.He shares the dark reality of addiction, the turning point that forced him to change his trajectory, and how he rebuilt his life and his mind from the ground up.In this episode, we break down:The brutal grip of alcoholism and the reality of hitting rock bottomHow building physical and mental resilience literally saved his lifeThe power of confronting your demons and taking ownership of your futureThis is a heavy, raw, and deeply important conversation. It’s real proof that no matter how dark it gets, you can fight your way back. You are not alone.SERIES SPONSOR: PC ConsultantsEPISODE SPONSOR: WightFibreThe mission is simple: Survival. Discipline. Ownership. Brotherhood.👇 Drop a comment, hit subscribe, and lock in. Let’s keep the conversation going.#mindsetbros #mindset #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention #addictionrecovery #runningresilience #sobrietyjourney

Welcome to Mindset Bros Unfiltered - Episode 5.Charlie sits down with Ross & Baz to talk about his struggles and how he is dealing with them, form his younger years to being an adult now.Charlie has been a huge supporter of Mindset Bros, and going over and beyond to raise thousands of pounds to keep the fight for mental health going strong!🔗 STAY CONNECTEDOfficial Website: https://mindsetbros.com/MSB Merch: https://mindsetbros.com/shop/🤝 OUR SPONSORSSERIES SPONSOR: PC Consultants - https://www.pcconsultants.co.uk/EPISODE SPONSOR: TUSTA - https://www.tusta.com/The mission is simple: Survival. Discipline. Ownership. Brotherhood.👇 Drop a comment with your thoughts, hit subscribe, and lock in. Let’s keep the conversation going. #mindsetbros #mindset #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealth #sobriety #addictionrecovery #brotherhood