In this episode, Martin is joined by Dr Beth Godwin, a clinical psychologist and certified intuitive eating counsellor, for a wide-ranging and deeply human conversation about psychology, food, body image, and the environments we live in.

Beth shares her personal and professional journey into psychology, shaped early by her mother’s work as a psychiatric nurse and later refined through years of clinical practice. Now specialising in the food and body space, Beth explains how many of us are born intuitive eaters and how diet culture slowly disconnects us from our body’s natural signals.

Together, the conversation explores:

What diet culture really is, and why it’s so deeply embedded in society

How rigid food rules override intuition and damage our relationship with eating

The difference between “fatphobia” and weight stigma, and why language matters

Why health and body size are not the same thing

How social media quietly reinforces harmful norms — and how to curate a healthier digital environment

The psychological cost of loneliness, isolation, and loss of community

Why loneliness may be more harmful to health than smoking

The growing tension between technology, AI, and genuine human connection

Beth also speaks openly about her own health challenges and how they prompted a shift toward online, community-based support spaces, designed to help people reconnect with their bodies with compassion rather than control.

The episode closes with a powerful reminder: improving mental health isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about changing your relationship with food, your body, and the environments you’re immersed in every day.

🎧 If you’ve ever struggled with food, body image, or the pressure to “fix” yourself — this one is worth your time.

In this episode, we sit down with Ian McVeighty, a rider whose story captures the true spirit of Isle of Man racing — grit, resilience, and an unshakeable love for bikes. Ian takes us from his early days surrounded by motorbikes, through the two-stroke era, into the heart of road racing culture on the Island.

He shares the raw reality of the sport: the crashes, the comebacks, the terrifying highside that left him with a fractured spine, nine broken ribs, and the daunting task of learning to walk again. But it’s also a story of determination — fuelled partly by someone telling him he’d never race again, a sentence that pushed him harder than any engine ever could.

We talk two-stroke race craft, seizing engines, clutch technique, mentorship, the old newcomers races, practice week chaos, and what it really takes to dial in a bike on the Mountain Course. Ian reflects on leaving the Island as a teenager to compete, the value of being pushed outside your comfort zone, and the mindset required to go again after being broken — literally.

Whether you’re into racing, mindset, or stories of pure resilience, this conversation captures the heritage of Hislop’s era, the toughness of road racing, and the lessons learned from life lived wide open.

In this episode we chat to Nicola and Ash from plan.com about the upcoming a charitable Christmas Santa motorbike event in addition to Ash running 12 marathons in 12 days, all for fundraising for Rebecca House.

Santa's On A Bike appreciate everyone's support. 

If you would like to donate, visit the Just Giving page: https://lnkd.in/eHJtVWHg 

Our Tombola is live too with some exciting prizes up for grabs: https://lnkd.in/eFUSy-b7

All proceeds go to Rebecca House Children's Hospice.

Follow the #SOAB2025 Facebook page for all updates: https://lnkd.in/eFTujAUG

“I’m taking on the challenge of 12 marathons in 12 days just before Christmas—because if I set my mind to something, I will do it!”

In this episode we chat with Jade about the intricacies of boxing from both an amateur and professional perspective. We also chat about Jade's transition from amateur to pro, her training experiences, the importance of boxing fundamentals, and the mental strategies that help her succeed. Jade shares insights on upcoming fights, training discipline, and the evolving landscape of women's boxing, emphasizing the significance of preparation and mindset in achieving success in the ring.

In this episode, we sit down with Manx-born professional triathlete Will Draper, whose 2025 season has been nothing short of stellar. Will shares how he transformed from a bike-racing youth on the Isle of Man into a world-class long-distance triathlete, culminating in a victory at Challenge Samarkand 2025.  He also reflects on his wildcard appearance at the T100 Triathlon World Tour Vancouver 2025 where he placed 15th, a strong showing on the global stage. 

We dig into the technical side of triathlon — his discipline in swim-bike-run training, race tactics for long-distance events, and how he handles heat, fatigue and self-belief when the field is tough. Then we switch gears into his mindset in training, racing and life on the Isle of Man. Whether you’re an athlete or simply chasing high-performance in your own field, this episode delivers raw insight into purpose, process and the pursuit of excellence.

In this episode, Martin and Matt sit down with one of the Isle of Man’s most exciting young athletes, Regan Corrin, joined by his strength and conditioning coach, Ben Carling.

Regan shares his journey from kicking a football at age four to becoming the first Manx athlete to break the seven-metre barrier in the long jump, setting a new Isle of Man record of 7.31 m. He also talks about his national championship win, Great Britain call-up, and his growing passion for both long jump and high jump.

Together with Ben, they explore what it takes to compete at the top level — from mastering technique and mindset to understanding the difference between speed jumpers and power jumpers, and how subtle factors like track surface, wind conditions, and confidence can make or break a jump.

The conversation also dives into:

• The science behind explosive performance and tendon strength.

• How modern strength and conditioning compares to the brutal training regimes of past generations.

• Regan’s reflections on balancing confidence, discipline, and resilience as a young athlete on the rise.

It’s an inspiring and technical look into the world of athletics — full of insights on mindset, marginal gains, and the pursuit of excellence.

In this episode we chat to Laura and Juan Kinley about their sports journeys and achievements. The conversation revolves around overcoming setbacks, the significance of resilience, and the importance of perseverance in sports, drawing on personal stories from competitions like the Island Games and triathlons, including navigating injuries and the challenges of elite competition.

In this episode of The M Word Podcast, hosts Martin and Matt chat with Percy Hampton about various topics, including his upbringing, experiences, and perspectives on young people's engagement in politics. They discuss the importance of resilience, the need for better communication between politicians and the public, and the unique challenges faced by the Isle of Man. Percy emphasises the value of curiosity and encourages younger generations to take action rather than complain about issues, highlighting the need for a proactive approach to shaping their community.

In this episode of The M Word Podcast, hosts Martin and Matt catch up on Max's journey in the professional cycling world for the first half of 2025. They delve into his experiences at elite races such as the Tour Down Under and the iconic Paris Roubaix, discussing the challenges of transitioning to the highest level of professional cycling and the differences in racing dynamics. Max shares insights on training, nutrition, and the intensity of cycling at the highest levels, highlighting the importance of team support and personal improvement.

In this episode, the hosts discuss high-performance techniques and mental resilience with guests Elliott, an ex-professional bike racer, and Ian, the only Wim Hof instructor on the Isle of Man. They delve into the importance of physical and mental training, including the Wim Hof breathing method and its benefits for improving athletic performance and mental health. The conversation also touches on personal journeys, the impact of training on resilience, and the role of breathwork in managing stress and enhancing recovery.