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.

Topics discussed:

1. Suicide
2. Depression
3. Anxiety

**Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.trustlinks.org/ https://www.samaritans.org/

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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

Topics discussed:

1. Yoga
2. Meditation
3. Breath work

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.belliswellbeing.net/
• https://on.soundcloud.com/1SfBJCzD9j86HtAB6
• https://on.soundcloud.com/LjCbtY4dBvKj9m927
• https://on.soundcloud.com/9yG3VKTUZfW1Hp98A

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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.

Topics discussed:

1. Mental Health
2. Coping mechanisms
3. Positive change

Links mentioned in this episode:

• http://example.com
• http://second-example.com

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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.

Topics discussed:

1. Down Syndrome
2. Down Syndrome swimming
3. Down Syndrome parenting

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/dss-gb-worlddownsyndromeday24?utm_medium=campaign&utm_content=campaign%2Fdss-gb-worlddownsyndromeday24&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-share

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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

Topics discussed:

1. Alcoholism
2. Depression
3. Medication i

Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/

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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.

Topics discussed:

1. Crohns
2. Colitis
3. Medication

Links mentioned in this episode:

• http://example.com
• http://second-example.com

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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.

Topics discussed:

1. Life Coaching
2. Mental Health
3. Limiting beliefs

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552232237400
• http://second-example.com

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

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

Topics discussed:

1. ADHD
2. The Mormons
3. Mental Breakdown

Links mentioned in this episode:

• http://example.com
• http://second-example.com

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm