In this episode, I sit down with my posing coach - a father, business owner, and someone navigating the challenges of life with unexplained seizures. We explore fatherhood, the pressure of running multiple businesses, and the emotional weight of not knowing what’s going on inside your own body.

Remember, men struggle too. We touch on that in this one.

Don't feel like you need to bottle it up. Speak out. That goes for fathers out there struggling in silence. Speak to those closest to you and seek help if you need it.

A raw and honest chat about vulnerability, purpose, and resilience. This one hit deep.

Check out Macca's socials below:

Instagram: @maccamorrice_

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MaccaMorrice?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

This episode is a little different - it’s not just me telling a story, it’s me trying to understand myself.

Why do I care so much?Why do I take things to heart?Why do I expect the same energy back - and feel crushed when I don’t get it?

Today’s a look into how I’m wired, how I’m learning to untangle those expectations, and what it means to keep showing up without burning out.

This one’s for the people pleasers, the overthinkers, the deeply feeling types.

For those who need help and don't know who to turn to - Samaritans are there for you: https://www.samaritans.org/

Do NOT suffer in silence. Talking is a superpower.

In this shorter episode, I open up about how overthinking has impacted my life - from missed opportunities to delayed decisions.

Its something that has stuck with me for year and, I imagine, will continue to do so for life. Im still learning how to live with it and 'try' to take steps forward.

It shouldn't be allowed to stop me - do NOT let it stop you too.

If you've ever felt stuck in your own head, you're not alone. Let's unpack it together and find ways to move forward, one clear thought at a time.

Send me some comments - how has overthinking impacted your life? How have you overcome it? How do you cope day-to-day with it?

Let me know - lets help eachother!

This is a special one...

The FIRST guest on the podcast - Josh Croggon.

Known amongst many within the natural bodybuilding scene, Josh has built a reputation within the competitive and coaching world from winning his natural pro status to coaching many phenomenal athlete to the stage.

He has built a successful coaching business from years of work and dedication to his passion.

With that comes responsibility, trust and empathy. In this episode, we explore what it is like working with many individuals from different backgrounds, the challenges that brings and the pressure it puts on coaches.

Rejection, consistency and perseverance are all themes explored in this one.

We talk about more than just bodybuilding...

What background Josh has lived through to get him to this point, the strain coaching can put on a relationship, how to switch off from helping others and focussing on yourself.

Its a meaty one with plenty of takeaways.

Sit back and enjoy - let us know what you think!

Make sure to check out Josh and his services:

'JustCoaching' instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justcoaching__

Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshcroggon_

'Boardshorts and Banter' podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/18IwjSczQCg0oXW378WPAf?si=e5aa5b7138f44493

In this episode, I open up about the moment I knew I needed help - and the life-changing decision to start counselling. After years of carrying the weight of my past, from childhood trauma to panic attacks and grief, I finally spoke to someone. And it changed everything.

This is for anyone who’s ever wondered if talking really helps. Spoiler: it does. And you deserve that chance too.

Below is the link to the service I used and I couldn't reccomend them enough!

https://number22.org/

Hit me some questions in the comments - lets connect!

Anxiety doesn’t always show - but it weighs heavy.

In this episode, I open up about my personal experience with anxiety and panic attacks. From my childhood - growing up with an absent father and a mother in and out of hospitals - to facing some of life’s heaviest moments like her cancer diagnosis and eventually losing my dad in 2021.

This is an honest, unfiltered look at how anxiety built up in my life and how I began to understand and manage it. If you've ever felt like your chest was tight, your thoughts were racing, and no one could see the battle inside - this one's for you.

Let’s lift this weight together.

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"Mind" links

Panic attacks: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/panic-attacks/

Anxiety: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/about-anxiety/

NHS links

Panic disorder: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/panic-disorder/

Another deep and personal one.

From a young age, I was navigating the emotional unpredictability of having a parent with bipolar.

Not knowing whether it would be a good day or a hospital day.

As a kid, I just wanted my mum to be happy - but the weight of that wish stayed with me for years.

This episode opens up a chapter of my life that shaped me more than I ever realised.

If you’ve grown up around mental health struggles, or felt like you had to hold it all together for others... this one’s for you.

This one’s personal.

In this episode, I open up about my experience growing up with an alcoholic father and the anxiety, fear, and silence that came with it.

I share what it was like living in constant uncertainty, never knowing who was walking through the door, and the ways that shaped me as a person.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about understanding what we went through and how it still impacts us today.

If you’ve ever grown up in chaos, felt the pressure to keep someone else happy, or learned to shrink yourself to stay safe - this one's for you.

You’re not alone. Let’s talk about it.

It’s taken me a long time to get here…

From the gym floor to a podcast mic — this is my story, my struggle, and the reason I created The Spotter.

My goal is simple: to help you.

Not just with weights — but with the weight of life. I want to be the person I always needed when I was struggling. The one who sees you, hears you, and stands beside you through it all.

In this first episode, I open up about my background, the challenges I’ve faced, and how the gym became more than therapy — it became my foundation.

Through spotting others, I found purpose. Through pain, I found passion.

Now, I want to build something that helps you feel less alone. We all struggle. We all hit dark places. We all go through times where it feels like there’s no way out.

But the truth is — there is.

And we don’t have to do it alone. This is just the beginning. Let’s unrack this life together.