Gordon Smart lived a fast paced and successful life in newspapers for many years. But as he reached 40, the stresses and strains of life started to catch up with him and he knew he had to make some big changes before he burned out completely. He joined me for an honest, reflective and funny chat about his career.

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From 2021...

He was one of the world’s top undercover cops, dealing with the Mafia and the IRA. Then it all got too much and the pressure overwhelmed him. Sam talks to old pal Peter Bleksley about how he recovered from two breakdowns and rebuilt his life as a successful writer, broadcaster and star of Channel 4’s ‘Hunted.’

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My guest for this first ever episode of the podcast was Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder, who opened up to me about drugs, addiction, friendship and the importance of sharing.

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Geraint John had been with his wife Deb for 17 years. Four months ago, she dies of pancreatic cancer. Now, he is learning to live a new life without her, raising his three kids as a single dad. He is doing it all with almost uncanny humour, grace and love. I was really privileged to have Geraint join me on this special episode.

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Geraint John had been with his wife Deb for 17 years. Four months ago, she dies of pancreatic cancer. Now, he is learning to live a new life without her, raising his three kids as a single dad. He is doing it all with almost uncanny humour, grace and love. I was really privileged to have Geraint join me on this special episode.

Follow him on Twitter at @geraintjohn_

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Martin O’Neill has been a top level manager for over three decades. From Leicester City to Celtic, Aston Villa to the Republic Of Ireland, he has learned to cope with huge pressure from demanding bosses, players and fans. So how has he always kept smiling and succeeding? He told me about coping with stress, learning from Brian Clough and letting his job consume him.

Kris Hall had a great career in hospitality, a happy family and lots of friends. But something was wrong: he felt stressed and unhappy, didn’t know why and couldn’t bring himself to tell anyone about it. When he finally managed to open up and seek help, it changed his life for the better. He founded The Burnt Chef project to help other people in his high-stress industry fight stigma and get the help they need to live happier lives. In an honest and hugely insightful chat, Kris explained how how we can all change our approaches to work/life balance and mental health.

Find out more at

https://www.theburntchefproject.com/

@burnt_chef

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Kris Hall had a great career in hospitality, a happy family and lots of friends. But something was wrong: he felt stressed and unhappy, didn’t know why and couldn’t bring himself to tell anyone about it. When he finally managed to open up and seek help, it changed his life for the better. He founded The Burnt Chef project to help other people in his high-stress industry fight stigma and get the help they need to live happier lives. In an honest and hugely insightful chat, Kris explained how how we can all change our approaches to work/life balance and mental health.

Find out more at

https://www.theburntchefproject.com/

@burnt_chef

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