"This Is Mental"

This week, Rich and Gav delve into an inspiring conversation with Fitness and Boxing coach George Wright, who shares profound insights on the critical role exercise and fitness play in enhancing our mental health. George candidly reveals how fitness and working out not only transformed his life but also saved the lives of many of his clients. He shares his personal journey of hitting rock bottom and losing his sense of purpose, only to find a new path of self-discovery through the perseverance of regular exercise. This narrative is not only compelling but also serves as a testament to the transformative power of fitness. Tune in for an enlightening and motivational listen!

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In this episode, Rich and Gav explore the world of EFT energy coaching, men's groups, and alternative therapies with the insightful Energy Alchemist, Mark Cox. Mark shares his personal journey through mental health challenges, which inspired him to pursue energy coaching. His passion has also led him to establish two men's mental health groups, creating supportive spaces for others. Mark provides practical demonstrations of some of his effective tools on Rich and Gav, highlighting the transformative power of these techniques.

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This week, Rich and Gav talk to Darren Fearn about attempting Suicide, dealing with depression, and coming out the other side. Darren openly talks bravely about attempting to take his own life, and the effect suicide leaves on people's lives (especially loved ones). This is a truly, a sad, emotional, but uplifting story where Darren uses is warm personality and humour to make such a dark topic as suicide seem both captivating, and educational, and that even through the darkest of times you can still find the strength to come out the other side.

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In our latest podcast, Rich and Gav sit down with yoga instructor Monika Samuels to delve into the significance of yoga, breath work, and meditation for our mental well-being. Monika shares her personal journey of how these practices have positively impacted her mental and physical health, as well as the individuals she has guided over the years. She reveals how these techniques helped her overcome illness and navigate through challenging times in her life. Tune in to gain more insights from Monika on this fascinating topic.

Plus, stay with us to the end where Monika performs a meditation for Rich and Gav

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This week, Rich, and Gav talk to mens mental health group founder James Taylor about why he decided to create a weekly group (called T.I.M.E) for men who are suffering from a varied range of mental health issues and conditions. James is a very knowledgeable, passionate, and self-aware individual who is on a mission to build a community hub for an area that is crying out for one. This is a fascinating listen where James and the boys touch on a variety of mental health topics whilst listening to a man who genuinely wants to make a positive change in the world.

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This week, Rich and Gav speak to both Béatrice and Stéphane Rouyer-Brown about both Down Syndrome and also Stéphane's fantastic achievements in the swimming pool. Where Stéphane has represented Great Britain in the Down Syndrome world championships.

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This week, Rich & Gav chatted with their guest, former alcoholic Martin Tench, about his struggles with Alchol and depression. Martin tells his fascinating story of how he didn't even realise he had a drinking problem and how the darkness of addiction almost cost him everything. Martin gives a very open and honest account of his drinking (and struggles with depression). Also, he shared his coping mechanisms and the structure that has led him to change his life around

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This week, Rich and Gav chat to guest Lucy Tucker about living with Crohns Disease. Lucy is very open open and honest about her struggle explaining what she has to go through on a daily basis from keeping an eye on what she eats, dealing with excruciating pain, and the affects of Crohns medication.

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This week, Gav speaks to Rich about being a professional life coach. Explaining what a life coach is and what it isn't, how he got into coaching, and even demonstrates a mock coaching session on Gav, using him as a client.

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In this week's episode, Rich and Gav have an insightful conversation with Ryan, who bravely opens up about his experience living with ADHD and the events that led him to leave the Mormon Church under threatening circumstances. Ryan's story includes discovering disturbing activities within the church and facing a mental breakdown. His journey serves as a remarkable testament to resilience and the importance of prioritizing mental health

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