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Different Hats Podcast

Different Hats Podcast

De: Sam Thomas
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I believe everyone has a story to tell, through seeking true, authentic insights about the entrepreneurial journey, I provide a platform for our peers to share their stories and inspire those that listen.


Welcome! I’m Sam Thomas, the host of the "Different Hats Podcast." In a world where entrepreneurs often feel pressured to wear countless hats, I believe in the power of authentic storytelling to redefine what success truly means. My mission is to help the 'World to See Success Differently' so you can achieve happiness, purpose, and fulfilment, by sharing real stories from those who’ve navigated the entrepreneurial landscape.


Through engaging conversations with peers and industry leaders like Chris Anderson of TED, I aim to provide you with the insights and inspiration needed to build the business you desire. Unlike other platforms, "Different Hats" focuses on the human side of entrepreneurship, moving beyond the performative aspects to foster genuine connections and meaningful growth.


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Sam Thomas 2021 Ciencias Sociales Economía Filosofía Gestión y Liderazgo Higiene y Vida Saludable Liderazgo Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
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  • #141 “I’m Okay… But I’m Not All Right” | How Joy & Community Can Save Men’s Lives

    #141 “I’m Okay… But I’m Not All Right” | How Joy & Community Can Save Men’s Lives
    Mar 3 2026

    “I'm okay… but I’m not all right.”


    What happens when strong men finally answer that question honestly?


    In this game-changing episode, I sit down with Paul Jukes, leader of The Outta Puff Daddies, to explore masculinity, mental health, joy, community… and the power of simply asking:


    You Alright Mate?


    Paul shares his deeply personal story of living through a mental health crisis in 2018, despite a loving upbringing, strong friendships, and a seemingly “successful” life on the outside.


    Daily physical pain.

    Emotional isolation.

    Breaking point on a family holiday.

    And the moment that changed everything.


    From that darkness came something extraordinary:

    A brotherhood of men.

    A dance crew that went viral.

    A movement built on joy, humour, and emotional honesty.

    And lives being saved through community.


    We explore the big question:

    Can movement, humour and community unlock conversations that traditional mental health messaging struggles to reach?


    This is a conversation about redefining masculinity, not replacing strength, but widening it.

    Not revolution.

    Evolution.


    And if you care about men’s mental health, fatherhood, purpose, identity or redefining success, this episode will stay with you.


    ⏱️ Timestamps


    00:00 – Introduction

    03:00 – Financial pressure, identity & letting go

    07:30 – Modern masculinity: Evolution, not revolution

    12:20 – Teaching emotional literacy to the next generation

    15:10 – What is success (and does it change over time?)

    21:30 – Identity, purpose & empty nest transitions

    29:45 – Who was Paul before Outta Puff Daddies?

    36:00 – The shoulder injury & silent mental decline

    42:50 – Breaking point on holiday

    45:50 – The power of finally talking

    50:30 – The “glass of water” analogy (powerful moment)

    55:00 – Why community is the real toolkit

    1:02:00 – The man who said, “You saved my life.”

    1:07:30 – Why joy is essential in men’s mental health

    1:11:00 – The Outta Puff Daddies story & viral growth

    1:20:00 – 40 million views… but what really matters

    1:27:00 – Self-care, glimmers & finding joy

    1:41:30 – If Paul were Prime Minister tomorrow…

    1:45:30 – Final reflection: Can joy unlock the conversation?


    🔥 Key Themes
    • Masculinity redefined
    • Vulnerability as strength
    • Community as protection
    • Emotional literacy in boys
    • The danger of silent suffering
    • Why “just talk” isn’t enough without safe spaces
    • Movement as medicine
    • Joy as a gateway to healing
    • Purpose beyond performance

    🎧 LISTEN TO MORE DIFFERENT HATS EPISODES:


    👉 https://www.different-hats.co.uk/podcast


    🔗 Connect with Paul Jukes


    Website: https://www.outtapuffdaddys.co.uk/

    Instagram: @outtapuffdaddies

    TikTok: @outtapuffdaddies

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauljukes/


    💡 If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, and comment below.

    Your support helps us spread this important message and change the narrative around success and mental health.


    SPONSORED BY:


    Rivervale – https://www.rivervale.co.uk

    Brown Bear Studios – https://www.brownbearstudio.co.uk

    Carpenter Box – https://www.carpenterbox.com


    🎬 PRODUCED BY:


    H2 Productions – https://h2productions.co.uk/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • #140 Redefining Success at 33 Weeks Pregnant | Building HERstory & Letting Go

    #140 Redefining Success at 33 Weeks Pregnant | Building HERstory & Letting Go
    Feb 24 2026

    What does success really look like when life forces you to slow down?


    In this episode of the Different Hats Podcast, I sit down with founder and HERstory creator Stephanie Prior at a pivotal moment in her life, 33 weeks pregnant, scaling her business, and learning to let go of control.


    But this isn’t just a conversation about pregnancy or entrepreneurship.

    It’s about identity.

    It’s about leadership.

    It’s about redefining success beyond performance, perfection and proving yourself.

    Stephanie opens up about:

    • Growing up navigating identity, belonging and racism
    • The turning point at 16 that reshaped her path
    • From pageantry to public life, and what representation really means
    • Building HERstory into one of Sussex’s leading women-in-business platforms
    • The fear of losing control as a founder
    • Delegation, leadership and commercialising her business
    • Why success isn’t just money, it’s self-belief, gratitude and legacy


    As Stephanie prepares for motherhood, she reflects on ambition, vulnerability and what it means to build something that doesn’t depend entirely on you.

    This is a powerful case study in redefining success in real time.


    ⏱️ Chapters


    00:00 – Introduction

    02:24 – Delegation, leadership and commercialising the business

    07:41 – Early career, mentorship and full-circle moments

    14:09 – What does success really mean?

    18:34 – Identity, school, and finding perspective

    21:10 – The Gambia trip that changed everything

    29:00 – Belonging, racism and confidence

    36:45 – Pageantry and representation

    44:22 – The origin of HERstory

    49:48 – Creating space in business

    1:03:29 – Entrepreneurship wasn’t the plan

    1:13:19 – Pregnancy, control and fear

    1:25:22 – Ambition, motherhood and the next chapter

    1:30:36 – What she’d tell her younger self


    🎧 LISTEN TO MORE DIFFERENT HATS EPISODES:


    👉 https://www.different-hats.co.uk/podcast


    🔗 Connect with Stephanie Prior


    Website: https://prior-media.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missstephanieprior/

    LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-prior-67903b84


    💡 If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, and comment below. Your support helps us spread this important message and change the narrative around success and mental health.


    SPONSORED BY:


    Rivervale – https://www.rivervale.co.uk

    Brown Bear Studios – https://www.brownbearstudio.co.uk

    Carpenter Box – https://www.carpenterbox.com


    🎬 PRODUCED BY:


    H2 Productions – https://h2productions.co.uk/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • #139 She Hit Rock Bottom - Then Rewrote Her Story: Laura Beddoe

    #139 She Hit Rock Bottom - Then Rewrote Her Story: Laura Beddoe
    Feb 17 2026
    In this deeply honest episode, I sit down with Laura Beddoe (Soul Speaks) to talk about what happens behind the “successful” exterior, the stories we run in our heads, the pain we hide, and the moment you decide: enough.Laura shares her journey from a chaotic childhood, people-pleasing and toxic relationships, to homelessness and standing on the edge… and the tiny glimmers that helped her choose life, rebuild her identity, and create real freedom, not just money and “nice things,” but freedom of mind, presence, and self-worth.This is a conversation about mental health, addiction, boundaries, self-love, emotional literacy, parenting, and hope, and why the most powerful success is the one you feel on the inside.If you’re struggling right now, please hear this: nothing is permanent, and you don’t have to carry it alone.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Introduction02:16 – Check-in: Year of the Snake, shedding what no longer serves you05:19 – Why we avoid silence (and how emotions move through the body)07:40 – Therapy, stigma, and the generational shift around emotions09:20 – School, control, and teaching kids emotional literacy15:10 – Laura’s definition of success: freedom of mind & freedom of choice19:30 – Choosing change (without needing to hit rock bottom)28:50 – Laura’s childhood, adoption, “the naughty girl” identity & ADHD34:57 – Breaking cycles: responsibility, boundaries, and saying “no”39:08 – Presence, anxiety vs depression, and catching the old story returning47:38 – Practical tools: mindfulness, journaling, EFT tapping53:15 – Laura’s rock bottom: coercive control, debt, homelessness01:01:07 – The moment that snapped: “This is your wake-up call”01:05:52 – Hope, glimmers, and not knowing what beautiful future you might miss01:15:43 – Patterns, addiction, compassion, and choosing better inputs01:35:03 – Vulnerability vs oversharing (and asking permission)01:41:23 – People-pleasing, self-abandonment, and new standards01:44:10 – Storytelling card: staying emotionally present with loved ones01:45:35 – Closing reflections + Laura’s free gift🧠 Key themes you’ll take away“Uncomfortable emotions” don’t last forever — but avoidance keeps them aliveConfidence isn’t loud… it’s self-trustBoundaries aren’t selfish — they’re self-respectAddiction often masks pain; healing requires compassion and accountabilityThe future can hold what you can’t imagine — if you stay🎁 Laura’s free gift“The 9 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting Paid To Speak” (free download)➡️ Email: hello@laurabeddoe.com🔗 Connect with Laura BeddeoLaura references her work through Soul Speaks, and supports clients with visibility, public speaking, mindset and transformation.➡️ Add links here:Website: https://www.laurabeddoe.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura_beddoe_coach.mentor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-beddoe-collins/🎧 LISTEN TO MORE DIFFERENT HATS EPISODES:👉 https://www.different-hats.co.uk/podcast💡 If this episode resonated with you, please like, share, and comment below. Your support helps us spread this important message and change the narrative around success and mental health.⚠️ Support note (please read)This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation, domestic abuse, addiction, and mental health crises.If you’re in the UK & Ireland and you need someone right now:Samaritans (24/7): 116 123Text SHOUT to 85258 (UK, 24/7):If you or someone is in immediate danger, call 999.NHS guidance on urgent mental health help: CLICK HERESPONSORED BY:Rivervale – https://www.rivervale.co.ukBrown Bear Studios – https://www.brownbearstudio.co.ukCarpenter Box – https://www.carpenterbox.com🎬 PRODUCED BY:H2 Productions – https://h2productions.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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