Time for another catch-up!

This week is a full on whinge fest! That minging summer cold has hit the studio and it has hit hard!

Not so fresh from seeing Shania Twain headline Hyde Park, Taylor dives into the impact the songs have had on him and gives Luke an update in regards to the sleazy messages he was receiving!

The main takeaways from the episode are:

• Bart Simpson is Sabrina Carpenter's aunt?
• Being the villain
• Mental health being used as a weapon

This podcast is a bit chaotic compared to normal, but it felt good to have a bit of a rant!

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Joining me for a waffle this week is the incredible Jess Impiazzi

Jess joins me for a very open and honest chat about her recent Lupus diagnosis and the impact it has had on her life

Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about Jess' recent struggles and how she has turned the negatives to positives. It hasn't been easy but Jess' outlook on life is as inspiring as it is infectious. We have a waffle about the importance of self-care and how Jess is learning to trust herself again following a break up that left her in a very vulnerable position. Not one to be down for long, Jess is now back on her feet and is throwing herself into the world of nutrition, gut health, and even tech to continue on her self-development journey

You may know Jess from her time on TV, from being an author, or from her incredible work with Guide Dogs UK. However, you know Jess, this episode has something for everyone, and it was an honour to welcome her into the studio!

I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

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Time for another catch-up!

I'm bloody loving these little catch ups with my good pal Luke! In this episode, we have a catch-up about the past few weeks, what's been getting on our nerves and a big old rant about unsolicited messages on social media!

The main takeaways from the episode are:

• How annoying is hayfever?
• It's ok to self-validate!
• Taylor Swift
• Celebrate the wins!
• Inappropriate social media DMs

This podcast has a bit of everything and actually contains some really good advice, so I hope it helps!

I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant James Allen

James is best known for his brilliant TikTok channel, which promotes skin care and positivity!

Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about James' journey so far and how his passion for all things skincare started

James and I have a very open conversation about our sexuality, our experiences within the LGBTQ+ community, and coping mechanisms. There are a lot of useful tips and tricks in this week's episode, especially surrounding men's mental health and men's skincare, so I really hope they resonate with a lot of you! Not only do we have a waffle about skincare, we dive into his reality TV journey and how his love of spirituality has guided him to exactly where he needs to be!

James really is a breath of fresh air for the waffle, and this episode is just the start of the evolution of the podcast!

I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Aaron Abbott

Aaron is the Founder of Against The Odds, and joins me for a waffle about his journey so far

Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about Aaron's journey with gambling addiction, his mental health battles and how he is now turning his pain into purpose by educating the next generation about the dangers of gambling

Aaron very openly and honestly talks about the inspiration behind the platform and how losing over a quarter of a million pounds led him to make one of the biggest changes in his life so far. Throughout the episode, we get to hear some shocking facts that surround the gambling industry and how Against The Odds is inspiring the next generation to be more aware of the dangers when it comes to gambling

We also have a waffle about his brilliant new podcast, Against The Podds, which he co-hosts with past guest Conor Martin. The podcast is a brilliant example of just how powerful sharing your story can be. In it's first week, it hit the charts in the UK and is only getting bigger! The podcast deep dives into the dangers of gambling and the ripple effect it can have not only on your mental and physical health but the people around you.

If you want to find out more on the work Against The Odds does or want to support them further, head to the website

I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Mark O'Brien

Mark is an ex-professional footballer, author, keynote speaker and mental health advocate

Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about his mental health journey, his football career and how he had to retire at 27 following life-changing surgery

We also have a waffle about all things mindset and what tools Mark uses to get through the tough days

Mark really is as inspiring as he is determined and to hear his story first hand was a real honour, There is a lot of great advice in this episode so I really hope it resonates.

I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

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Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Conor Martin

Conor is the newly announced Director of Recovery for Against The Odds, and joins me for a waffle about the journey so far

Throughout the episode, we have a waffle about Conor's journey with addiction, his mental health battles and how he is now turning his pain into purpose by helping others overcome their struggles

This podcast also saw an incredibly powerful moment in which Conor shared the internal struggles he faced in accepting his sexuality. Anyone who has been through this will know just how tormenting this can be and the external factors it comes with, so I can't thank Conor enough for sharing this with me and feel honoured he felt like he could!

Not only is Conor the Director of Recovery, he is also the co-host of a brand new podcast called Against The Podds, which he hosts, alongside founder Aaron Abbott and aims to raise awareness around the dangers of gambling and the ripple effect it can have on your mental and physical health

If you want to find out more on the work Against The Odds does or want to support them further, head to the website

I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

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A bit of a different vibe on the waffle this week!

After 4 years of podcasting, I sit down with a good friend of mine, Luke, to have a beer and waffle about what's been going on recently!

This waffle wasn't planned, but following on from a song that has been stuck in my head for weeks, it grew into a powerful conversation!

The main takeaways from the episode are:

• Don't be afraid to start
• It's ok to self-validate
• Thing's are supposed to scare us
• Viral Podcast Episodes
• Why you shouldn't try to find love on TV

This podcast has a bit of everything and actually contains some really good advice, so I hope it helps!

I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

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