In this episode, I talk about the Paris Olympics and which athlete ruined my joysticks as a child (any guesses?!?!).

I'm planning a Wellbeing Day & a BBQ Evening. If you're interested, then drop me a line, but there are more details in this episode.

There's a reminder about ALL of our regular weekly and fortnightly events including Dads Domain, which I run in conjunction with HeadStart.

Plus, we look forward to what is possibly the UK's first and only mens conference, dedicated to Mental Health conversations. That is all packed in to just 15 minutes!

As always, get in touch with any comments, replies or information by emailing me on info@whoneedsinstructions.com. Love ya Brothers 💙

Now, this isn't a very sexy topic but it is essential that we talk about it.

It's a SERIOUS issue which I feel we're not addressing currently. In my line of work, I meet more and more guys who are lonely. Almost exclusively, none of them like to admit it, but it is becoming more and more common, the deeper I dive into this work.

Well, that's exactly what I attempt to tackle in this podcast. Like I mentioned earlier, it ain't sexy, but I do believe that it is vital that we talk about this, if only to bring awareness to the topic and help some guys realise that they might fall into this category... and that there is a solution.

If you have begun to think that you might actually be a little lonely recently, or someone that you know is showing all the signs of isolation, this episode is for you. I talk about a number of ways to address this issue, and I truly hope you find it if not inspiring, educational at the very least. Matt

So, we're six months in and in this episode we take a look at what we've achieved so far.

Plus, we look forward to what we hope to achieve in the future too, and the ambitions are LARGE!

If you'd rather watch this, there's a YouTube video too - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_wpj9kEnDE&t=1s

Yes, Who Needs Instructions is now a proper thing, a company. We're actually a CIC, which means we're a not-for-profit, Community Interest Company.

This episode is all about the Launch Event, which is being held at The Terrace in Exeter on Thursday 27th April, 2023.

You can grab a ticket here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/who-needs-instructions-launch-party-tickets-608688502697

Ross has SOME story; he is the epitome of turning your life around.

Find out how Ross went from being a child from a broken home, abandoned by his Father, embroiled in the world of drugs and facing two years in jail, to the motivational human being he is today.

Growing up in Scotland, Ross suffered from OCD, anxiety & panic attacks. This led him to self-medicate using recreational drugs which in turn led him to becoming a drug dealer. Yet Ross still managed to come through all of this a free man because of the people he met and the determination to better himself.

Ross now shares that knowledge with individuals and companies all over the UK. He's a motivational speaker and an expert in Wellbeing Sciences & Human Optimisation too.

Basically, Ross is a fascinating character who I felt compelled to get on the podcast to help lift you up and prove that no matter how bad and tough life is, you can overcome it.

Connect with Ross on LinkedIn.

This was quite a different podcast for me to record this week, as "Hopps" is one of my oldest and dearest friends, and as it turns out, he's been struggling. To make it worse, it's been happening under my own nose.

Paul is very open and honest in this episode, even more than I expected him to be. I take that as a huge compliment, as it shows his trust in me as his friend, but also as a professional publishing this podcast (having his approval means an awful lot to me). I trust that you the listener will show him the same respect.

This man is pretty much responsible for me falling in love with radio, something I did back in the early 90's. Thirty years later, and I'm still broadcasting. He takes the compliment in his inimitable style.

*Trigger warning - we do talk about depression in this episode. If you don't want to listen, please refrain from downloading this podcast. However, we also have some fun too, after all, it's our job to entertain.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Paul Hopper, in all his raw glory! Part Two coming soon...

Robert Riopel, who is based in Alberta Canada, has travelled the world and trained over 500,000 people.

He's also a published author, having written the book, "Success Left A Clue". During his extensive travels teaching around the world, Robert noticed that success has left clues everywhere... so he wrote a book about it.

In this episode, Robert describes 'The 4 Currencies of Life'... which is covered off in his new book, "Authority Key". I personally found this really fascinating and I hope you to do.

Robert used to be a Dominoes Franchisee too, so anyone who makes pizza for a living, is OK by me!

I really hope you enjoy this episode. Robert's energy is palpable and he clearly knows exactly what he's talking about.

You can download Robert's first book in digital format, FOR FREE from his website - robertriopel.com.

So, for one reason or another (holidays, being poorly, etc.) there hasn't been a Who Needs Instructions episode for a while. Have no fear, I'm back now with an update of what's going on behind the scenes (BTS) and all the cool stuff that I've got coming up in the very near future.

In this episode, I cover topics like being 'ROCK BOTTOM', your 'SECRET SAUCE' and Finding time to play. There's also a (vague) update about what's coming next, which includes a HUGE name-drop about a former President. We talk WhatsApp Groups, LinkedIn Live Shows and Projects, BIG PROJECTS, coming up!

So, plug in the ear pods, relax, sit back and take it all in.

Plus, please can I ask that you leave us a review? Wherever you're listening, leave us a rating and please also subscribe to the podcast, it REALLY helps, more than you know.

Take care and chat soon chaps, Matt.