I welcome Mac who shares his story of how he was on the brink of ending it all and how he found his way back utilising exercise as a huge part of his recovery going from just starting running to almost sub 3 hour marathons in 2 and a half years. This year he takes on three marathons and an ironman all in the name of raising money for Mind

This week is the turn of good friend and former housemate Joe Kelf. We discuss how the loss of his cousin also led to the loss of his faith in Christianity and made his face his own mortality. We also discuss how his lack of confidence led to him being stuck in a job he disliked but eventually got out of and turned to the wellbeing service and CBT to give him the tools to deal with his mental health. 

If you would like to donate to my marathon fundraising for Mind you can do so by using the following website https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AnthonyTrebble 

This week is the turn of CEO and founder of mental wellness start up Talley.App. We talk about her own journey escaping from a toxic relationship, suicidal thoughts and anxiety to turn it around a look to use her experiences to create the Talley App providing anonymous talks for people struggling. We also discuss how being from an ethnic minority can have an effect on mental health and how the last 18 months have been draining. 

You can check out their website now by going to talleyapp.com or listen to their podcast by searching Talley Talks on your podcast provider. 

If you would like to donate to my fundraising page for Mind you can do so by using the following link https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AnthonyTrebble 

This week sees me speak to 3 guests all part of the 2021 Mind Marathon runners group. 

We discuss a variety of topics within mental health including their own stories, social media and being proactive with our mental health. We also chat about marathon training and looking forward to the big day!

You can donate to the the guests fundraising pages using the links below: 

Adam - https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AdamCook15

Courtney - https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/CourtneyReed

Jordan - https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=JordanCamp&pageUrl=1

Thanks to everyone who has listened to the podcasts so far I appreciate all the support I have received so far. 

And we're back! Season 2 of the My Mental Mates podcasts kicks off with 2019 Mind Marathon runner Rachael Daniel who discusses how her dream career turned out too good to be true and life after leaving the teaching profession. We also discuss how COVID affected her plans of seeing the world and finish off talking about how we met on race day running the 2019 London Marathon for Mind. 

If you would like to follow my progress through marathon training you can do so by following @trebbsroadtolm2021 on Instagram and should you wish to donate you do so by following this link https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AnthonyTrebble 

Thanks for listening

This week in the final episode of season 1 I welcome Marcus Gooda. We discuss leaving Norwich for London aged 17 to pursue his dreams in the music industry, dealing with the highs and lows of touring, losing his best friend to suicide and his Dad to a stroke and how his music has helped him channel his emotions. 

If you want to donate to my marathon fundraising page use the following website https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AnthonyTrebble

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the show and all those who has listened. See you in a few weeks!

In the penultimate episode of the season  this week's guest is fellow Mind runner Michael Smith who comes on and talks about how relationships affected his confidence, losing access to his kids left him feeling empty, an attempt at suicide and using his alter ego MJ to give him the confidence he wants. Having met running the London marathon for Mind in 2019 and him running Brighton later this year we also discuss how running helped him turn round his life and gave him something to focus on. We also discuss his upcoming football event being held at Aldershot Football Club on May 29th 2021.

If you would like to donate my marathon fundraising page you can use the following website https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AnthonyTrebble 

This week I've mixed things up and got two of the boys on and decided against the usual interview and decided to just have a chat. 

Men are three times more likely to commit suicide and "lads" having more conversations like this could help save a friend. In this episode we discuss a variety of things including how COVID has affected our mental health, the physical effects of mental health, the importance of sleep & food, ADHD and addiction. 

For anyone wanting donate you can use the following website https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/AnthonyTrebble 

In a first for me I'm interviewing a new Mental Mate in Rory Sasse.

Rory got in contact with me after hearing about the podcast through previous guest Vicky and felt it was time to share his full story. From being put into an Italian nunnery school at 7 not speaking a word of English, bullied throughout his teenage years, using alcohol and drugs as a way to hide his insecurities which ultimately led to failed relationships and an attempt to take his own life. But after taking alcohol and drugs out of the equation has turned his life round and is now on a path to using his experiences to help others. 

An absolute cracker of an episode! 

For those wishing to donate to my marathon fundraising page you can do so by going to https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=anthonytrebble&pageUrl=5 

This week was the turn of ex-housemate and all round good soul Vicky Stedman. We discuss how she accidentally saved my life, growing up with an alcoholic father, her brother going to prison, the role her fantastic Mum has played in her life and how a teacher who didn't give up on her helped get her through a difficult upbringing. 

This podcast is in line with me running the London Marathon for Mind and you can donate using  this link https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/anthonytrebble

Also check out the My Mental Mates - Hit The Reset Button playlist on Spotify.