The Struggling Mind Podcast

The podcast that offers a space to a variety of amazing and courageous guests who talk about life changing events. Share honest and open accounts of their personal struggles offering first hand insight and knowledge of how they overcame and lived through those experiences to help others struggling with similar issues.

Episode 9 Soldier, Prisoner, Athlete
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Episode 9 Soldier, Prisoner, Athlete

In today's episode I sit down with Will Mahaffey who talks to me about how the trauma he experienced growing has turned him into a relentless athlete is search of ways to challenge himself mentally and physically whilst raising awareness for mental health. Will shares

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Episode 8 Prison reform charity
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Episode 8 Prison reform charity

This week I chatted with Marc who after serving multiple prison sentences decided he need to change his criminal ways. He transferred to a therapeutic prison where he started to work on rehabilitating his mindset, developing and understand why he though and behaved the way

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Episode 7 Male gaslighting
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Episode 7 Male gaslighting

In this week's episode I have a conversation with Chris Michaels from @dark_sidepodcast, who's written a number of books some based on mental health and the evolution of the human mind. We focus our conversation around our experiences of being in relationships where we…

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Episode 6 From the streets to the kitchen
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Episode 6 From the streets to the kitchen

In today's episode I sit down to have a frank and brutally honest conversation with chef and youth worker Paul Smith, who whilst growing up was involved with gang life in Glasgow where during that time he was stabbed multiple times on different occasions. Paul reveals that…

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Episode 5 P.O.T.S a chronic invisible illness
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Episode 5 P.O.T.S a chronic invisible illness

In today's episode I sit down with Carolyn who talks about her active role in highlighting the chronic illness she suffers with called P.O.T.S. it's a illness she accepts that will not go away, it's an invisible illness that affects many people but is only physically felt by the suffer. It's…

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Episode 4 Male Bulimia</a>
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Episode 4 Male Bulimia

This week I sit down and have a chat with Marcus who describes himself as an 'ex-bulimic, B rated rock star' who is now a Nutrition coach helping men who struggle with eating disorders navigate their way through the tricky world of dieting. He gives a very interesting insight into his struggles...

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Episode 3 My husband had a brain tumour
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Episode 3 My husband had a brain tumour

In this week's episode I have the pleasure of talking to Rebecca who is married to Steve (Season 1 - episode 5) she talks about that whilst in the process of changing jobs she was planning and organising their wedding and on her return from a weekend away, Steve broke the..

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Episode 2 Male child loss
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Episode 2 Male child loss

In today's episode I sit down with Tom, the co-host of @MYHPodcast and founder and host of an independent Manchester based radio station Cotton City Radio. This episode is really hard hitting and for some will be a tough listen. Tom has had to deal with a lot of trauma

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Episode 1 Why I started the podcast
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Episode 1 Why I started the podcast

In this seasons opening episode, I ask a good friend of mine Taylor James (waffleshoppodcast) to host this episode, as I turn the tables on myself and become the guest. It's a chance for me to introduce myself and to talk about why I felt it was important to use the podcast as…

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Episode 10 *Trigger Warning* How recovery is my road to self-discovery
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Episode 10 *Trigger Warning* How recovery is my road to self-discovery

In the final episode of this season, Lee talks to the inspirational Monique who discusses how she has overcome her trauma of abuse and feelings of abandonment. She talks about her journey through sobriety and how therapy and coaching has help to learn new positive habits that have enabled her to...

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Episode 9 Grief, mental health and open dialogue
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Episode 9 Grief, mental health and open dialogue

In this week's episode I sit down with Neil who opens up about the trauma he experienced grown up, toxic masculinity and how it prevents us from talking and reaching out and the importance of encouraging his children to have open dialogue and to talk about their feelings. Neil..

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Episode 8 PTSD and Me
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Episode 8 PTSD and Me

In todays episode Lee talks to Pete Dowsing who years after leaving the Armed Forces was diagnosed with PTSD. We talk about the effects of PTSD on his life and his mental health. He is very open, raw and honest about how PTSD can impact the relationship he has with himself..

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Episode 7 Testicular cancer awareness</a>
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Episode 7 Testicular cancer awareness

In todays episode, Lee is joined by fellow Life Coach, presenter and public speaker David Caulfield. They discuss the symptoms of testicular cancer, how to examine yourself and how it's treated. David also shares his story about the different stages he went through when he

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Bonus Pride Month Episode 6 Coming</a>
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Bonus Pride Month Episode 6 Coming

This week Lee sits down with one of his oldest friends musician, campaigner and producer Eve Horne and they talk about toxic relationships and the impact it had on their mental health and the different ways they navigated their way through coming out and how….

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Episode 5 I was diagnosed with a brain tumour
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Episode 5 I was diagnosed with a brain tumour

Today on the podcast Lee is joined by Steve a professional photographer who serves in The British Military. Steve talks about how 4 years ago his life was turned upside down after his vision became impaired and the impact the devastating news of diagnosed with a brain

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Episode 4 Surviving a life threatening brain injury</a>
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Episode 4 Surviving a life threatening brain injury

In today's episode Lee has an open conversation with Ryan Nurse about how ending up in hospital on a life support machine impacted his and his families lives and how through his recovery he has encouraged, inspired and supported others. Ryan is a truly inspirational man

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Episode 3 My brother, my mate</a>
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Episode 3 My brother, my mate

In this week's episode, Lee talks to Tony who opens up about the tragic life changing event that devastated his family, leaving a massive hole in his life and how 4 years on he's slowly coming to terms with it.

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Episode 2 From self destruct to finding my purpose
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Episode 2 From self destruct to finding my purpose

Award winning behavioural change coach, Clinical hypnotherapist and NLP Master practitioner Ross Convery talks openly about how his dream lifestyle of working abroad didn't go to plan and how the tragic loss of his sister eventually lead to him waking up in a hotel room in..

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Episode 1 part 2 - The importance of opening up not bottling up
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Episode 1 part 2 - The importance of opening up not bottling up

In the second part of our conversation Ralph and I talk about breaking the chains of abuse, childhood trauma and the importance of dealing with situations as they arise rather them carrying them for years. You can find Ralph on Instagram and podcast @chainedtothedevil You can find Lee on...

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Episode 1 part 1 - Knowing me, knowing you
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Episode 1 part 1 - Knowing me, knowing you

The season opens with a two part episode. In this week's episode Lee switches on the mic for the first time and allows the conversation to flow with his first guest Ralph. They discuss their struggles with mental health, understanding and adapting to the ever changing dynamics of a relationship...

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