The Superhero Finder Podcast - Real people, real stories and real power!

Welcome back superhero fans!

Have you ever been to a doctor and wondered whether the advice they gave was 'lived experience' or just straight out of a text book?

Well for todays guest, his lived experience was exactly the reason he got into medicine.

Living diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Nick is on a mission to change the world, not only with his practise but also in his work developing the app 'Minderful'

Aim of the game? Make looking after yourself rewarding, so even when you don't feel like it, you can still do it and help yourself.

We talk NHS, red tape, useful apps for mindfulness, self development, discuss Nicks story so far and perhaps the most resonating point.

To work on the app, it means taking time out of helping people.. is it a step backwards or forwards?

Find out here..

Enjoy!

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If you want to follow Nick and the apps progress you can by visiting www.minderful.com , or maybe downloading it on the Apple App store and try it yourself.

For all stuff superhero visit my site www.imdoingitfor.me and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to be updated on the latest episodes!

Bonjourno my superhero finding friends!

I don't know about you but having more daylight and sunshine powers me up, so right now is a good time!

Although, that power could never reach the heights of todays guest who is Kay Gallacher, Scotland's Strongest Woman.

Don't follow strongman? Well fear not as we tackle the topic of strength and health from a physical and a mental perspective today how they are linked.

For Kay, strength training and finding her tribe has been the key to turning her life around and achieving some pretty huge things! 

Added to that, Kays daughter Maddison hasn't been too well lately (understatement much) , but her strength and determination is incredible, you will hear all about it inside!

We talk lifting, family, health and mindset on this episode. Its authentic, its northern and its powerful.

I'm sure you will agree we wish Kay, Maddison and the whole family all the best as they continue to support each other in the most amazing way.

Enjoy!

If you want to follow Kay on her instagram you can @kay_does_life .

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Are you a parent? Will you be?

Well this isn't just for you but its certainly based around the fabulous and important journey you are on.

I have known Nicole for a few years, but the last time we saw each other we were in very different roles.

We do share a passion for helping others and changing lives. In this case changing yours and your child's life.

We discuss the importance of asking for help, we normalise those feelings of anxiety and not feeling enough and discuss how you can best prepare yourself for what is to come as a parent so that you can enjoy it for what it is. Wonderous!

So sit back, relax or maybe take us with you as we chat away and have the most northern conversation you are likely to hear today.

Remember - Asking for Support is a strength!

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Don't forget you can contact Nicole on [email protected] and you can also find her on all the socials @baby_2_sleep.

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Firstly, before I introduce this MEGA PINT of an episode, I want to warn you that there is a very honest and open recollection of serious Mental Health issues, including suicide. Powerful, but worth mentioning in case its sensitive to you.

I met Damian on LinkedIn, the business network a while back, and since then we have talked all things strongman and fitness. But when Damian offered to come on here, I couldn't say no. 

What you are about to hear is incredibly important, relevant and valuable.

We discuss mental health, Damian's story, his tips on overcoming and managing his own mind and just how important it has been to find an employer that listens.

The Video even contains a guest, Loki, the 3yr old Corgi!

I sincerely hope you enjoy, and Damian's ability to relive what he does, explain and do what he can to help others definitely makes him a superhero in my book.

You can reach Damian on LinkedIn by searching for Damian Zhang , and for anything Superhero related, to catch up on any of my other content including blogs and the MattCave, its the same link as always www.imdoingitfor.me. Please favourite or follow this podcast to be notified on new episodes, I have loads lined up!

Stay Super!

Hello you wonderful person!

Today I spoke to a Superhero, who creates her own Superhero's.

Although this is a bit of a paradox, potentially never ending (Awesome!) its also a really blummin cool topic!

As the Founder and Leader of Flourished Minds, Karen is on a mission to unlock the true potential of any young person she meets.

From starting a business just before the pandemic, her personal experiences and barriers at school to overcoming childhood obstacles later in life Karen is nothing short of inspirational.

So without spoiling it for you,

Enjoy!

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You can see what Karen is so passionate about at www.flourishedminds.co.uk and as always www.imdoingitfor.me is where to go to access everything superhero including my new addition the Mattcave!

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Hey there Superhero!

Today I spent some time with Shane Flowers, an athlete who in the last year has not only entered the world of strongman, but made it all the way to Worlds Strongest Man too which is the pinnacle of the sport.

Come in and sit down as we discuss not only Shanes athletic achievements and his rise into the spotlight, but what it is inside that drives him too. As you know I firmly believe real strength comes from the mind and the body working together, Shane is absolute proof.

We talk injuries, challenges and how they can affect you. Shane is in a period now of trying to find some balance between work, home and being an athlete, so what's the plan?

Not to mention the small matter of his wedding in 9 days.. a strongman carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.. incredible!

Find out here!

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If you want to follow Shane on Instagram you can get him @_shaneflowers or if you would like to work with him its [email protected]

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Maybe you have a story to tell? Why not go to www.imdoingitfor.me and send me a message, and you could be on here too.

Hey Heroes!

Today I have been speaking with someone a little closer than my last few episodes, in fact that close we could walk between houses here in Allerton Bywater, UK.

Because inspiration doesn't need to come from afar, it can be on your doorstep!

Lisa has been a coach in many different areas for the last 20 years, but there's one thing that sits as being a very important topic for her.

Identity.

Who are you?

We discuss how other around us can influence and become our identity, we talk co-ersive relationships, being a parent, a carer and what this can do to our identity and sense of self. Not only that but how you can identify this and start to find yourself

Its a biggie!

So sit back, relax and enjoy!

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You can find more about Lisa and get in touch at WWW.LKAYEWELLBEING.COM

As always you can visit my MattCave and other superhero type going on at www.imdoingitfor.me

Well well, I have been so excited to release this episode!

I have been a strongman fan for years and Mitchell competed in this years Worlds Strongest Man competition for the first time, winning his group and coming 8th in the Final.

But what is behind the strongman? What experiences drive the man we have off the competition floor? 

Anyone that has followed Mitchell (if you don't I suggest you do!) will have seen that amongst the seriousness there were many tiktoks and a whole host of other entertaining and fun posts perfectly summing up a man who is on a mission, to be kind and be strong. To inspire others to join in the sports and highlight just how important community is in sports, and strongman is testament to that.

We talk about his other experiences in sports, his passion for always trying something new and what he see's as his purpose in the sport and in life.

We talk mental and physical health and why its so important to know that 'Its OK' to feel unhappy, as fulfilment is always going to be more valuable that happiness alone.

Mitchell doesn't mince his words, so sit back and get ready for this whopper of an episode!

Stay Super!

If you want to follow Mitchell on social media @mitchellhooper is the place to go!

As always, www.imdoingitfor.me is the one stop shop for everything Kindness, Strength and generally being AWESOME!

Wow this show is a big hitter. Ana is a world renowned parenting and relationship mentor as well as a Anti-Depression Expert, which is a huge and socially relevant area right now!

There were some big statements made, with some eye opening truths and takeaways.

Even I was speechless with Ana's no nonsense approach to finding the right partner, learning to evolve with your current partner and one of the biggest things I took?

It is OK to for things to change, its OK for peoples wants and needs to change, but if you get to know yourself, you know what the next step is.

What a pleasure it was to record this podcast, thank you Ana, all the way from Chicago!

You can see more of what Ana does at www.annalennyr.com.

Don't forget to visit www.imdoingitfor.me your one stop shop for everything IDIFM and Superheroes!

Enjoy and I would love your feedback!

Matt 

Today I am over the moon to spend some time with my brother Oliver.

I must admit, I threw some questions at him, that may have taken him by surprise but it only led to a deeper insight into how he has created the person he is today.

From football as a kid to studying now at one of the most prestigious performing arts colleges in the world I wanted to get his journey out there.

Not only is he super grounded, but has also made some decisions that went against social expectation, to follow what felt right to him, his passions and I am proud of him for that.

So tune in, as this is the first footprint digitally of someone I think is going to be winning awards at the highest level for his work.

Resilience in spades, but it has had its challenges. We talk colossal self doubt mixed with unbounded confidence and how to deal with that and keep going.

Man that was fun!

Enjoy and stay super!

Don't forget you can see everything I do at www.imdoingitfor.me and please do let me know what you think of the podcast episodes, which ones have resonated with you?