Headstrong

Welcome to Season 8, a series jam packed full of brilliant guests speaking openly about their experiences with mental health and more.This first episode is with former Love Island contestant Adam Collard. Adam spoke poignantly about the help he received both times leaving the villa for his mental health. He also spoke about the need to find an outlet in life, which for him is the gym, and what that can do to help keep him grounded. We also discussed trust with friends, and alcohol consumption. This episode is sponsored by RCK Partners, who specialise in helping UK businesses claim R&D tax relief across the engineering, agricultural and tech space. Check them out at rck.partners Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 7 is over. Thank you to all the wonderful guests that made this my most downloaded series. Thank you to my incredible listeners for tuning in each week to hear these incredibly inspiring stories. Joining me on this episode is Joe Lo Truglio, Kit Connor, Rebecca Adlington, David Millar, James Bracey and James Haskell. Be sure to rate, subscribe and leave a review! Please do pass on the podcast if you have enjoyed it. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kit Connor is my season finale guest! Kit is currently starring in the delicately powerful Heartstopper on Netflix. Heartstopper is an inclusive romance told with striking sensitivity, and Kit plays one of the leading roles. We also discuss future plans, acting and the audition process. Don't forget to sign up to Green Chef using my code HEADCHEF for 40% off your first box, and 20% off the next three!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician Zak Abel joined me to talk about the significance of sleep and how it affects his productivity levels. We also discussed the gender roles of both men and women, and the power of song writing and the messages that they contain. Go listen to 'Less of a Man' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/3613WqZRMMxo5yAKfGxFQd?si=ed27a54e40924379Don't forget to sign up to Green Chef using my code HEADCHEF for 40% off your first box, and 20% off the next three!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former pro rugby player James Haskell is known for having plenty to say. We discuss fatherhood, his expectations and worries as a soon-to-be dad with his wife Chloe. We also talk about gender roles in the 21st century, and why he hopes to have a daughter...Don't forget to sign up to Green Chef using my code HEADCHEF for 40% off your first box, and 20% off the next three!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Radio DJ Sian Welby joined me to chat about how she manifested her career in the world of radio. This of course required a fantastic circle around her to succeed. We also chatted about social media and the pressures online. Don't forget to sign up to Green Chef using my code HEADCHEF for 40% off your first box, and 20% off the next three!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Lo Truglio is known for playing Charles Boyle in Brooklyn 99. In this episode of Headstrong, we chatted about Joe taking on the role of director for the first time, and the experience that saw many highs and many lows. We also discussed being an actor and the imposter syndrome that Joe has felt throughout his many years as a successful actor. Don't forget to sign up to Green Chef using my code HEADCHEF for 40% off your first box, and 20% off the next three!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Love Islander Sharon Gaffka is my next guest on Headstrong. We sat down to talk about her time in the villa, as well as the struggles encountered with social media. Sharon soon learned that reading articles was not beneficial for her mental health and takes a 'less is more' approach now. We also discussed a serious episode of spiking that took place last year, and the ineffectiveness of establishments to aid and assist Sharon, and other women, who are attacked like this. Don't forget to sign up to Green Chef using my code HEADCHEF for 40% off your first box, and 20% off the next three!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bonus episode of Headstrong this week with professional cyclist and Road Race captain Luke Rowe. We chat about the gruelling days he has had on a bike, and the resilient mindset required of such an athlete. Luke is a real talent on the bike, and a leader for his team. Luke is most certainly headstrong!Don't forget to sign up to Green Chef using my code HEADCHEF for 40% off your first box, and 20% off the next three!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bridgerton actor Martins sat down with me to chat all things performing. We had a very open discussion about growing up, his route into performance and his time on the hit TV show Bridgerton, with Season 2 out this week! Don't forget to sign up to Green Chef using my code HEADCHEF for 40% off your first box, and 20% off the next three!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.