This podcast discusses mental health, including topics surrounding addiction, depression and suicide. Please read the show notes for more information. This podcast may contain strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.

In this episode, actor and mental health advocate James Sutton – known for his roles in Hollyoaks and Emmerdale – opens up about life in the spotlight, the pressures of public expectation, and his personal experience with panic attacks.

James shares how the breakdown of his marriage became a turning point, prompting him to reflect on his mental wellbeing, lifestyle and health. He also talks about how fitness has become a key part of his recovery and focus. An honest, relatable conversation about vulnerability, resilience, and starting over.

45-minute interview recorded in the TV studio in Creative Edge, Edge Hill University on Wednesday 9 July2025.