Tom's Talks

The Tom’s Talks Podcast explores the stories behind the people — the highs, the lows, and the moments that shape who we become.

What does it really mean to be a man in today’s world?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tom Stroud to unpack masculinity, mental health, and the growing crisis of male loneliness.

But this conversation goes far deeper than reality TV.

Tom opens up about growing up without a father, dealing with loss, navigating social media pressure, and how a life-changing experience led him to build a thriving men’s community — helping thousands of men connect, open up, and support each other.

We explore the uncomfortable truths around modern masculinity, toxic online influences, and why so many men are struggling in silence.

This is an honest, raw, and necessary conversation.

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In this powerful episode of Tom’s Talks, we sit down with Jamie “The Giant” — Gladiator, former British bodybuilding champion, firefighter, and coach — to go beyond the persona and uncover the man behind the size and strength.

From consuming 10,000 calories a day at the peak of his bodybuilding career to facing the harsh mental reality of body dysmorphia, Jamie opens up about the obsession, sacrifice, and identity struggles that come with chasing physical perfection.

But this conversation goes much deeper than fitness…

We explore:

• The truth about toxic masculinity, social media, and the “manosphere”
• Why core values and integrity matter more than ever
• His experiences as a firefighter, including life-or-death moments
• ADHD, late diagnosis, and how it’s shaped his life as a father
• Why being “fit” isn’t about aesthetics — but balance, purpose, and longevity

This is an honest, raw, and thought-provoking conversation about identity, discipline, mental health, and what it really means to be a good man in today’s world.

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The Tom's Talks Podcast is a place where we speak to a vast array of people from different walks of life and find out what makes them them. We will speak about their unique journey and delve into the highs and the lows which ultimately define them. 

He was 8 years old when the abuse started.

In this episode of the Tom’s Talks Podcast, Ryan Gadsby shares the full story of how he was groomed, manipulated, and abused by his stepfather — someone he trusted as a role model.

What makes this conversation so powerful is how normal everything seemed on the outside.

From gifts and attention… to control, fear, and silence.

This isn’t just a story — it’s something every parent and young person needs to hear.

If you take one thing from this episode, let it be awareness.

⚠️ Sensitive topics:
Child abuse, grooming, mental health, suicide

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The Tom's Talks Podcast is a place where we speak to a vast array of people from different walks of life and find out what makes them them. We will speak about their unique journey and delve into the highs and the lows which ultimately define them. 

What happens when a doctor suddenly becomes the patient?

In this powerful episode of Tom’s Talks, we sit down with Dr Anisha Patel — a GP, author, speaker, and bowel cancer survivor — who shares her deeply personal journey from diagnosis to recovery, and everything that came after.

At just 39 years old, Anisha was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer — despite having no obvious risk factors. What followed was a life-changing experience that reshaped her mindset, her career, and her mission.

This conversation goes far beyond cancer. It’s about resilience, perspective, mental health, and the small habits that could genuinely save your life.

This is one of those conversations that could change how you look at your health forever.

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The Tom's Talks Podcast is a place where we speak to a vast array of people from different walks of life and find out what makes them them. We will speak about their unique journey and delve into the highs and the lows which ultimately define them.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Paul Mort — a two-time UK Master Coach of the Year — for one of the most raw and honest conversations on mindset, mental health and personal growth you’ll hear.

Paul opens up about hitting rock bottom… standing on the edge of a cliff ready to end his life… and the moment he decided to change everything. From addiction, lost years, and a complete lack of purpose — to building a life of impact, speaking on global stages, and helping thousands transform their mindset.

This isn’t surface-level motivation. This is the truth most people avoid.

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The Tom's Talks Podcast is a place where we speak to a vast array of people from different walks of life and find out what makes them them. We will speak about their unique journey and delve into the highs and the lows which ultimately define them. 

In this powerful episode of the Tom’s Talks Podcast, we sit down with Charlotte Jonsie, a women's coach, TEDx speaker and mental health advocate to talk about authenticity, motherhood, mental health and the small habits that can completely change your life.

After experiencing postpartum depression and hitting one of the lowest points of her life, she rebuilt herself through small daily practices that helped regulate her nervous system, improve her mindset and reconnect with who she truly is.

From growing up in a chaotic environment to eventually stepping onto a TEDx stage, Charlotte's story is a reminder that your past doesn’t define your future.

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The Tom's Talks Podcast is a place where we speak to a vast array of people from different walks of life and find out what makes them them. We will speak about their unique journey and delve into the highs and the lows which ultimately define them. 

This is one of the hardest conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast.

In this episode, a father shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son and the phone call that changed his life forever. What started as a normal day quickly turned into every parent’s worst nightmare.

We talk about the warning signs that can be missed, the role social media can play in young people’s mental health, and why this conversation is more important than ever.

Since losing his son Jordan, Steve has dedicated his life to helping others. Through The Jordan Legacy, he is doing incredible work raising awareness, educating communities and working to prevent people from taking their own lives.
https://thejordanlegacy.com

If this episode helps even one person feel less alone or encourages someone to reach out for help, it’s worth sharing.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a trusted person or a professional for support.

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The Tom's Talks Podcast is a place where we speak to a vast array of people from different walks of life and find out what makes them them. We will speak about their unique journey and delve into the highs and the lows which ultimately define them. 

In this episode we sit down with Jason Frost, AKA The Brighton Coach. At 16, he was sentenced to five years in prison. After turning his life around he's now a successful gym owner and spends a lot of his time helping those in need.

By his early twenties, he was selling steroids, moving cocaine, and living in constant paranoia — convinced he was untouchable. Violence, addiction, ego and anger fuelled everything.

Until it nearly killed him.

In this episode, he opens up about:
Growing up without a father figure
The fight that changed his life
Prison and why it didn’t reform him
Building a drug operation after release
Cocaine addiction and drug-induced psychosis
Being stabbed by rival gangs
Sleeping in his car with nothing left
Driving to Brighton to start again
Building a six-figure fitness business from scratch

This is a raw conversation about masculinity, ego, trauma, redemption and what happens when you finally take responsibility for your life.

No glorifying. No excuses. Just honesty.

If you’ve ever wondered whether someone can truly change — this episode answers that.

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The Tom's Talks Podcast is a place where we speak to a vast array of people from different walks of life and find out what makes them them. We will speak about their unique journey and delve into the highs and the lows which ultimately define them. 

In this powerful episode, we sit down with artist Charlie Such to talk about grief, purpose, mental health, and what it really takes to build something meaningful.

After losing his mum to cancer eighteen months ago, Charlie’s perspective on life completely shifted. What started as a hobby became a mission. A need. A purpose.

From drawing in school textbooks to painting murals across Scandinavia, Charlie’s journey is proof that growth comes from action, not perfection.

This conversation is honest, emotional, and packed with lessons around resilience, delayed gratification, and backing yourself — even when you don’t feel ready.

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In this powerful episode of Tom’s Talks, we sit down with Luke Ambler, co-founder of Andy’s Man Club, the largest men’s mental health charity in the UK.

Luke shares the real story behind Andy’s Man Club — from its beginnings in Halifax to over 300+ groups supporting thousands of men every single week. We talk openly about why men still struggle to talk, how trauma gets buried, and why talking alone isn’t enough without action.

Luke also shares emotional stories from men whose lives were changed — and in many cases saved — by simply having a place to talk.

If you care about men’s mental health, wellbeing, fitness, resilience, or personal growth, this is an episode you need to hear.

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