This week’s episode of the UNTOLD Podcast is unlike any other.
Ash’s father — his hero, mentor, and biggest supporter, sadly passed away last week.

In this emotional and heartfelt episode, Chris sits down alone to honour Ash’s dad, reading a message written by Ash himself, a raw reflection on love, loss, and the importance of living fully.

This isn’t just an episode about grief. It’s a reminder that tomorrow is never guaranteed.

So hug your loved ones tighter, make that call, and live and love today.

🕊️ In loving memory of Kev — a true legend.
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What if “I’ll start next week” is the quiet lie draining your energy today?

Ash opens up about his looming XCC challenge in the Welsh hills — no phone, ration packs, a tent, and a tangle of nerves — as we unpack why fitness, health, and self-care so often get pushed to the bottom of the list.

It’s a candid, funny, and grounded chat about anxiety, procrastination, preparation, and why picking movement you actually enjoy beats forcing yourself into a gym you’ll only resent.

We swap punishment for practicality: boxing over treadmills, golf as therapy, and the power of a simple 20-minute walk to reset your head better than another doom scroll.

Tom’s message about long hours, family life, and fitness drift becomes everyone’s question — is it really about time, or priorities? We talk small, non-negotiable habits, lowering the barrier to starting, and setting boundaries that protect your people by protecting your bandwidth first.

Highlights

• Why fear and anxiety can fuel growth
• The truth behind “I’ll start next week”
• Fitness vs. family — balancing guilt and priorities
• Why mates, laughter, and a change of scenery matter
• How mental health leads, and physical health follows

There’s even a bit of kit chat — boots over bravado, pack like future-you matters, and always expect the forecast to change.

Choosing yourself isn’t selfish; it’s maintenance.
 If you’re juggling bills, school runs, late nights, and a body that needs a nudge, this one’s your green light to start small — today.

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In this episode we get real about mental resilience — why the tough seasons shape us, how to keep showing up in business when it feels pointless, and getting past the fear of putting yourself online.

Listener dilemmas we tackle:

• Simon (Business): Two years in and it feels like mud. How do you keep going?
• Dimitri (Confidence): Wants to build online but terrified of being judged on camera.
• Brian (Life): Work–bills–family on repeat. How do you find resilience when every week feels the same?

We cover:

• Consistency vs motivation, stacking small wins, and paying “school fees”.
• Starting scrappy on TikTok/YouTube/Podcasting and making peace with judgement.
• Comparison culture vs reality, and why authenticity still wins.
• “Resilience Roulette”: job loss, money stress, public embarrassment — what we’d actually do.

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This week, Ash and Chris get real about parenting fears, knife crime, and why our kids have nowhere to go anymore.

It all starts with a message from a listener: “My kids are 10 and 12, and there’s nothing for them to do around here anymore. Is it like this everywhere?”

From youth clubs being shut down, to schools that feel like prisons, to kids as young as 10 caught with knives—this is a brutally honest conversation about what’s happening across the UK.

We talk:

• The death of youth clubs and safe spaces
• Knife crime stats that’ll shock you
• The pressures parents face in today’s world
• Why community and parenting both matter more than ever

This isn’t about pointing fingers. It’s about asking the tough questions: What’s gone wrong, and what can we actually do about it?

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In Part 2 of our conversation with James Ray, author of Responsibility: Becoming the Authentic Man and leader of the Extreme Character Challenge, we go deeper into the struggles, faith, and resilience that shape men’s lives today.

This episode unpacks:

• Prayer, spirituality, and why suffering exists
• Why dark days build resilience and human connection
• How mindfulness and stillness can reset your mind
• The story behind the Extreme Character Challenge (XCC)
• Practical advice for fathers raising boys with integrity
• The power of delayed gratification (yes, including the Marshmallow Test)

If Part 1 challenged what it means to be an authentic man, Part 2 pushes further — exploring how faith, resilience, and character are forged through hardship, risk, and community.

📚 Check out James’ book Responsibility: Becoming the Authentic Man:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Responsibility-Becoming-Authentic-Myles-Dhillon/dp/B0D6DN8WZJ

🌍 Learn more about the Extreme Character Challenge (XCC):
 https://www.xcc.org.uk/

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What does it really mean to be an authentic man?

In this Part 1 of our two-part conversation, Ash and Chris sit down with James Ray — author of Responsibility: The Authentic Man and leader of the Extreme Character Challenge — to tackle the raw, unfiltered truth about modern masculinity.

From the toxic idea of “manning up” to why so many men are stuck in Peter Pan Syndrome, James pulls apart the myths of manhood and shares the real traits that define authenticity:

• Admitting when you’re wrong
• Saying sorry and owning your mistakes
• Asking for help (yes, really)
• Knowing your purpose
• Embracing adventure and risk

This isn’t a self-help lecture — it’s a brutally honest conversation about responsibility, growth, and the dangers of hiding behind bravado or comfort.

👉 Part 2 drops next Tuesday. That’s where Chris opens up about a powerful moment of stillness, James talks about health, resilience, and the Extreme Character Challenge, and we explore the practical ways men can reset their lives.

📚 Check out James’ book Responsibility: Becoming the Authentic Man:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Responsibility-Becoming-Authentic-Myles-Dhillon/dp/B0D6DN8WZJ

🌍 Learn more about the Extreme Character Challenge (XCC):
 https://www.xcc.org.uk/

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Season 2 is here. New studio. Bigger guests. Better conversations.

In this intro episode, Ash and Chris catch up, talk about what’s ahead, and set the stage for what UNTOLD is really about: mental health, resilience, family, relationships, and the realities of life.

Expect honest stories, difficult topics, some laughs along the way, and conversations that give a voice to real people navigating real struggles.

Want to get involved? Send your dilemmas, funny stories, or questions to the UNTOLD phone: 07511 272 459.

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Well… that’s a wrap on Season 1 of The UNTOLD Podcast.

In this episode, Ash and Chris reflect on what it really took to get to this point, from finding their feet in front of the mic, to learning how to actually bring value to every episode. Oh, and yes… Des has left the building. No bad blood, just a new chapter.

We talk honestly about what’s worked, what hasn’t, and why we’re now doubling down with a clearer mission, a better studio, and a brand-new Season 2 coming soon.

Expect five core themes going forward:
 💬 Mental Resilience
 📈 Growth
 🧠 Identity
 🎯 Purpose
 🏡 Real Life

This is more than a podcast. It’s a space to say the stuff most people don’t — and figure things out together.

Thanks for rocking with us. Season 2 is gonna hit different.

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In the final part of this special series, we talk confidence, comparison, and carving out a space where you don’t have to play small to succeed.

This one’s all about:

• Saying no to the wrong clients
• Letting go of people who don’t get it
• Being unapologetically YOU
• And why you don’t need to “make it”—you just need to live well

It’s a rallying cry for women to stop waiting for permission. You don’t need it.

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Running a business is one thing. Holding your shit together while doing school runs, chasing invoices, and being “fine” all the time? That’s another level.

In Part 2, Kelly and Danielle talk:

• Crying in secret vs. showing vulnerability
• What it's like when YOU are the brand
• The unspoken pressure of being a mum and a boss
• How their partners carry the load (and don’t always get the credit)

It’s raw. It’s relatable. And it might just change how you look at women in your life.

🎙️ Part 3 drops tomorrow.

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