2024 British Podcast Award Winner & Radio Academy Award Nominated Podcast

Health & Fitness Episodes

Physical and mental well-being are integral to the recovery process, and this category explores the role of health and fitness in fostering resilience. Episodes feature personal stories of individuals who have used exercise, mindfulness, and healthy lifestyle choices to support their recovery. Discussions with experts provide insights into how fitness can alleviate stress, improve mental health, and build self-esteem. The category also addresses practical strategies for incorporating fitness into everyday routines and overcoming barriers to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on the connection between health, fitness, and recovery, the podcast emphasises the holistic nature of healing
Jan. 14, 2025

#59 - Tom Fitzsimons: 3,073 Miles in a 100 Day Ultramarathon Across America, Alcoholism Redemption, National Day of Sobriety, Free Wi-Fi in McDonalds & A Cowboy Pastor on a White Horse

Matt sits down with Tom Fitzsimons, an ultramarathon runner whose awe-inspiring story of resilience and recovery has touched lives worldwide. From battling stigma and enduring unimaginable physical challenges to running 3,073...

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July 26, 2024

#48 - Adam Maxted: Love Island, Professional Wrestling, Reality TV, Steroids & Image Enhancing Drugs, Instant Gratification Culture, WWE & Redefining Fame

Adam Maxted, professional wrestler and Love Island reality TV star joins Matt for a candid conversation about life in entertainment. Adam shares his extraordinary journey, starting from the wrestling scene in Ireland, where o...

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Feb. 14, 2024

#37 - Joe Cator: Hull FC, Hull KR, Men's Mental Health, Responsible Drinking & Life After Rugby

Matt delves into the remarkable journey of Joe Cator, navigating the highs and lows of professional rugby while grappling with the intricacies of men's mental health and responsible drinking. Joe's resilience shines through a...

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Dec. 23, 2022

#15 - Dr Helen Hawes GP: Opiates, Addiction, Religion, Abortion, Primary Care, Pain Management & Being a GP in Hull

Matt talks to Dr Helen Hawes GP about her route into the profession, managing pain for a person with an opiate addiction, life choices, religion, abortion, diversifying the workforce and a holistic approach to patient care. H...

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July 19, 2022

#07 - Steven: Business, Addiction, Recovery and the Sports Entertainment Industry

In episode 7 Matt talks to Steve about addiction from a young age, working in the drug and alcohol sector, intergenerational casual fans, his advice to others in the business, wrestling being his constant, living in recovery ...

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June 12, 2022

#05 - Rachel: Nursing, Cancer, Mistletoe & Me

Matt talks to Rachel about; working as a nurse in the third sector, her recent cancer diagnosis, the decision to reject the treatment pathway offered in favour of an alternative approach and Mistletoe and Vitamin C therapy Yo...

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