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ADHD doesn’t look the same in everyone. 🧠 And that’s exactly why it’s so often misunderstood. There’s no one-size-fits-all description of ADHD. What might be obvious in one person can be almost invisible in another. For some, it’s hyperactivity and impulsivity. For others, it’s an internal battle with racing thoughts, emotional regulation, concentration or simply trying to navigate everyday life. In this clip, ADHD coach Sam Beresford explains why ADHD is far more complex than a simple checklist of symptoms, and why we need to move away from the stereotypes. Just because someone doesn’t fit your perception of ADHD doesn’t mean they aren’t living with it. 🎙️ The full conversation with Sam Beresford is available NOW on The Talking Tradesman Podcast, across all major platforms. #ADHDAwareness #Neurodiversity #ADHDInAdults #MentalHealthMatters #TheTalkingTradesman
Is construction full of people with ADHD… without even realising it? It’s something I’ve been thinking about more and more. For generations, if you didn’t thrive academically, sitting behind a desk or following the traditional education route, where did a lot of us end up? On the tools. An industry built around movement, problem-solving, creativity, working with your hands, constantly changing environments and seeing an immediate result from what you’ve achieved. All things that can suit an ADHD brain incredibly well. So is there actually a disproportionate number of people with ADHD working in construction — diagnosed or otherwise? And if there is, maybe we need to stop looking at ADHD purely through the lens of what people struggle with… and start looking at where those same brains thrive. This conversation came up during my episode with ADHD coach Sam Beresford, available now on all podcast platforms. What do you think — does this ring true in the trades? #ADHD #Construction #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #TheTalkingTradesman
What happens when someone with ADHD finds something they genuinely love doing? That hyperfocus. That intensity. That ability to go ALL IN. @SamBeresford | ADHDCOACH 🧠 ADHD comes with its challenges, but in this conversation, ADHD coach Sam Beresford talks about the other side of it — the strengths that can come with a brain that works differently. Loving deeply. Caring deeply. Thinking differently. And when that energy is channelled into something that genuinely matters to you, it can become a serious superpower. The key isn’t always trying to quieten the ADHD — sometimes it’s about finding the right place to aim it. 🎙️ The full episode with ADHD coach Sam Beresford is available NOW on all podcast platforms. #ADHD #ADHDAwareness #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #TheTalkingTradesman
ADHD. Addiction. Alcohol. And learning to understand the brain behind it all. Next week on The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with ADHD coach Sam Beresford. Sam now uses his own lived experience of ADHD to help others better understand themselves and build a life that works with their brain rather than constantly fighting against it. But that understanding came through his own battles. We talk openly about ADHD, drink and drug abuse, the all-or-nothing mentality, and the journey that eventually led Sam to make some huge changes in his life. In this clip, Sam explains why that same “all or nothing” side of his ADHD ultimately meant alcohol had to go completely. This is a conversation about far more than ADHD. It’s about addiction, self-awareness, understanding your own patterns and what can happen when you finally start making sense of the way your mind works. 🎙️ Sam Beresford — coming next week on The Talking Tradesman. #ADHD #ADHDAwareness #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #TheTalkingTradesman @SamBeresford | ADHDCOACH 🧠
🥊 INSIDE THE MIND OF A BARE-KNUCKLE FIGHTER What goes through your head in those final few minutes before you step into the Trigon knowing you’re about to fight another man with your bare hands? For Will Dermeitzel, it isn’t just fear or adrenaline — it’s pressure. The cameras are rolling. The fight is being broadcast around the world. People are watching. And there’s an expectation to perform. Will explains the huge psychological difference between reacting to a fight in the street and knowing, sometimes for weeks, exactly when and where you’re going to fight. There’s no surprise. There’s a build-up. And plenty of time for your own mind to get involved. A fascinating insight into the mindset required to step into the world of bare-knuckle boxing. 🎙️ The full episode of The Talking Tradesman with Will Dermeitzel is OUT NOW on all platforms. #BareKnuckleBoxing #BKB #MentalHealth #TheTalkingTradesman #FighterMindset
You can become a fighter and still carry the fear of the child you once were. Will Demitzel speaks openly about how childhood trauma followed him into later life — depression, anxiety and struggling to process his emotions. Even now, there are moments where he has to remind himself that he isn’t that frightened kid anymore. He’s a bare-knuckle fighter. He’s faced things head-on that most people would never willingly face. But what I really liked about this conversation was what Will has done with those experiences. Through his own gym, Valhalla Boxing, he now coaches others, passing on what boxing has taught him and using his own experiences to help other people develop inside and outside the ring. There’s a lot more to fighters than what you see when the bell rings. 🎙️ The full episode is OUT NOW on all available podcast platforms. #MentalHealth #ChildhoodTrauma #BareKnuckleBoxing #MensMentalHealth #TalkingTradesman
What happens when fear becomes part of your normal before you’re even old enough to understand it? In this conversation, BKB fighter Will Dermeitzel talks about growing up with fear and anxiety — remembering being a child hiding behind his pillow at a time when home should have represented safety and security. It led us into a much deeper conversation about the psychology behind the fighter. There’s rarely one simple explanation for why someone is drawn towards fighting, but it’s interesting to explore how our early experiences can shape the way we respond to fear, confrontation and adversity later in life. For Will, that journey eventually led somewhere few people would ever choose to go — stepping into a ring and fighting another man bare knuckle. The full episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast is available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube. 🎙️🥊 #BareKnuckleBoxing #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #BKB #TheTalkingTradesman
One punch. A broken nose. Broken orbital bones. And it could have been much worse. Bare-knuckle fighter Will Dermeitzel goes into detail about the injuries suffered by Jordan Tomkins following their fight — and what he was told could have happened had he landed another shot to the same area. It’s a sobering insight into just how fine the margins are in bare-knuckle boxing. Behind the entertainment, the crowds and the adrenaline are two human beings putting themselves at very real risk. 🎙️ This is just a small part of my full conversation with Will on The Talking Tradesman Podcast. If you’re seeing this through Trial Reels and enjoy raw, honest conversations like this, follow for more. #BareKnuckleBoxing #BKB #CombatSports #Boxing #TheTalkingTradesman
You see the bare knuckle fighter. But there’s a lot more to Will Dermeitzel than what happens when the bell rings. 🥊 Will is unashamedly open about his battles with mental health, living with ADHD, and the challenges he’s faced away from fighting. In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, we get beyond the BKB fighter and get to know the man behind the gloves — where he’s come from, what drives him, what he’s struggled with, and why he’s chosen to speak so openly about it. A proper conversation with a man who’s not afraid to talk about the stuff that often gets left unsaid. Will Dermeitzel — coming Tuesday, 6am. 🎙️ @BKB #TheTalkingTradesman #BKB #BareKnuckleBoxing #MensMentalHealth #ADHD
I’ll be honest… I had absolutely no idea Albany Paints had this much history behind them. 😳 Over 100 years of history, originating with Clement Brewer — and even the name Albany has a story behind it. Did you know any of this? 👀 In this clip, Jo Cotton from Brewers Decorator Centres takes us right back to where Albany began. The full conversation is available now, and if you’re a decorator, it’s well worth a listen. We get into the history and heritage of Albany Paints, what’s new with the range, what’s changed — and importantly, why it’s changed. 🎧 Available now on all podcast platforms and YouTube. #AlbanyPaints #BrewersDecoratorsCentres #PaintingAndDecorating #Decorators #TheTalkingTradesman
🎨 Stop focusing on the price of a tin of paint. If a cheaper paint needs extra coats to get the opacity you need, how much has it actually cost you once you factor in your time and labour? This clip is taken from my conversation with Jo Cotton from Brewers, introducing our new partnership and taking a proper look at the newly upgraded Albany paint range. We talk opacity, performance, the work that’s gone into developing the new range and what these changes actually mean for decorators using it day in, day out. If you’re a decorator and you’ve got questions about the new Albany range, you won’t want to miss this one. 🎙️ Out tomorrow at 6am on all platforms. #TalkingTradesman #BrewersDecoratorsCentres #AlbanyPaints #PaintingAndDecorating #ProfessionalDecorator
“I didn’t want to be a burden.” That’s something Jamie says in this clip, and it’s probably something a lot of men going through prostate cancer, or any serious illness, will understand. You convince yourself that staying quiet is protecting the people around you. That they’ve already got enough to deal with. That you’ll just get on with it yourself. But as Jamie says, talking helps. Whether it’s your partner, your family, a mate, or somebody who’s been through prostate cancer themselves, you don’t have to carry everything in your own head. Jamie’s full story is available now on The Talking Tradesman Podcast, on all available platforms. And if you know somebody who might need to hear this, send it their way. #ProstateCancer #MensHealth #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #TheTalkingTradesman
If this podcast does nothing else, I hope it inspires somebody to book a PSA test. If you’re a man over 40, start the conversation. 1 in 8 men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. That risk increases with age, and it’s higher again if you have a family history or if you’re a Black man. And here’s the scary part: prostate cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. A PSA test is a simple blood test. It isn’t perfect and it doesn’t diagnose cancer on its own, but it can help identify when further investigation might be needed. So if you’re 40+, speak to your GP about your risk and whether a PSA test is appropriate for you. And if this reel actually makes you book one, tell me in the comments. 👇 I want to know if these conversations are actually making men take action. Jamie from RLA Heating shares his full experience with prostate cancer on this week’s episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast, available NOW on all platforms. If one bloke gets checked because of this episode, it’s done its job. #PSATest #ProstateCancer #MensHealth #ProstateCancerAwareness #TheTalkingTradesman
“What did they say?” “I don’t know… I can’t remember.” Jamie had just walked out of the doctor’s after being told he had prostate cancer. He rang his wife. She asked the obvious question, what had the doctor said? But beyond those words, “you’ve got cancer”, everything else was a blur. That moment is exactly why this episode matters. Prostate cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages, so knowing your risk matters. (nhs.uk) You’re at increased risk if you’re: • Over 50 • Black, particularly from an African or Caribbean background • Have a father or brother who has had prostate cancer • Have certain inherited genetic risks or a strong family history of related cancers (nhs.uk) If you fall into a higher-risk group, or you’re worried about your risk, speak to your GP about whether a PSA blood test is appropriate for you. (nhs.uk) Don’t wait for symptoms to give you a reason. Jamie’s full story is available NOW on The Talking Tradesman Podcast, on all platforms. If this episode makes even one man book that conversation with his GP, it’s done its job. #ProstateCancer #MensHealth #ProstateCancerAwareness #GetChecked #TheTalkingTradesman
We don’t have a skills shortage. We have an attitude problem towards skilled trades. For generations, too many young people have been given the same message: Do well at school, go to university, get a “good job”. And if you don’t? Well… there’s always the trades. That mindset has to change. Construction should NEVER be presented as the place you end up because you weren’t clever enough for something else. These are skilled careers. Careers that can provide great money, independence, business ownership and opportunities that many university graduates would love to have. If we genuinely want more young people coming into construction, we can’t wait until they’re 18 and wonder why they’re not interested. It has to start in the classroom. Stop treating the trades as Plan B. Start presenting them as the career they actually are. Agree or disagree? #Construction #SkilledTrades #Apprenticeships #Careers #Education
“Then he said the words nobody ever expects to hear… you’ve got cancer.” Tomorrow’s episode is about more than one man’s story. Jamie from RLA Heating sits down with me and talks openly about the moment his consultant told him he had prostate cancer, what followed, and why he now wants other men to take their health seriously. Because the numbers are huge. 1 in 8 men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. More than 64,000 men are diagnosed every year. And perhaps most importantly, early prostate cancer often has no symptoms at all. So don’t wait until something feels wrong. Know your risk, and if you’re concerned, speak to your GP about whether a PSA blood test is right for you. If this episode encourages even one bloke to have that conversation, it’s done its job. 🎙️ Jamie’s full story is available from 6am tomorrow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all major podcast platforms. #ProstateCancer #MensHealth #ProstateCancerAwareness #GetChecked #TheTalkingTradesman
🥊 “I’LL KNOCK THEM BOTH OUT IN ONE NIGHT.” 😂 The rise of influencer boxing has completely changed the fight game. While professional boxers can spend their entire lives training, sacrificing and working their way through the ranks, we’re now seeing YouTubers and personalities stepping into the ring and earning money that many seasoned pros could only dream of. Russ Lee has some thoughts on that… 😂@Russ Lee Comedy And apparently talking about it wasn’t enough. He’s officially called out Jordan McCann AND the Ibiza Final Boss, and reckons he’ll fight them both on the same night. Two fights. One night. Someone get the contracts drawn up. 🥊😂 🎙️ Full episode with Russ Lee available now on all platforms. #RussLee #InfluencerBoxing #MisfitsBoxing #Boxing #TalkingTradesman
“You alright, mate?” Probably one of the most common questions men ask each other. And probably one of the questions we’re least prepared to hear the real answer to. In this conversation with comedian Russ Lee, we talk about how easily “you alright?” becomes nothing more than a greeting. @russleecomedy “Yeah mate, you?” And we move on. But if we’re going to ask someone how they are, especially when we suspect they might be struggling, we have to be prepared to actually listen to the answer. @Russ Lee Comedy You don’t need to have the solution. You don’t need to fix their problems. Sometimes you just need to give someone the space to say, “Actually mate, no. I’m not.” And then stay for the conversation. 🎙️ My full conversation with Russ Lee is available now on all platforms. #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #YouAlrightMate #MensHealth #TalkingTradesman
Imagine being attacked outside your own home… then the police turn up and ask you to promise you won’t retaliate. @Russ Lee Comedy That’s exactly what happened to Russ Lee. What should have been a moment where he felt protected quickly became something very different. It’s another unbelievable chapter from a life that has been anything but ordinary, told with the humour, honesty and perspective that only Russ can bring. 🎙️ The full episode with Russ Lee is available NOW on all platforms. #TheTalkingTradesman #RussLee #MensMentalHealth #RealStories #PodcastClips
We all know how this works on building sites. Someone turns up selling something cheap, word gets around, and before long everyone knows who to go to. And with illegal tobacco, it can be easy to look at it as nothing more than getting cigarettes a bit cheaper. But there’s a much bigger picture behind it. The money doesn’t just disappear. The illegal tobacco trade supports organised crime and those criminal networks can be involved in much more serious offences. There’s another side to it as well. When illegal tobacco is being sold cheaply within communities, it can make tobacco easier for children and young people to access. So if someone offers you tobacco at a price that seems too good to be true, maybe ask yourself a couple of questions: Who’s actually making money from this? Where’s that money going? And what are you helping to support? Because saving a few quid might not seem like a big deal — but there can be a much bigger picture behind it.” AD #ad #construction #tradielife #tradesman #uktrades
When a single mum is struggling, society can see someone who needs support. When a single dad is struggling, too often the language changes. He’s lazy. He’s work-shy. He needs to get his act together. He needs to provide. @Russ Lee Comedy In this clip, Russ Lee raises an uncomfortable question about the different expectations we place on men and women when life falls apart. This isn’t about deciding who has it harder. It’s about asking whether we offer men the same compassion we expect them to show everyone else. What do you think? Is there still a double standard when it comes to men struggling? 🎙️ Full episode available now on all platforms. #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MensMentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthSupport #TalkingTradesman
Of ALL the things to notice in that moment… 😂 Russ Lee tells the story of a seriously frightening encounter, but somehow his brain immediately went to one question… “Who still uses a flat head screwdriver?” 😂 @Russ Lee Comedy That might be the most comedian response imaginable. 🎙️ Full episode available now on all platforms. #RussLee #BritishComedy #ComedyReels #PodcastClips #TalkingTradesman
Most people leave a police cell and call a solicitor. Russ Lee ordered a Chinese. 😂🥡 @Russ Lee Comedy After having his garage raided over serious allegations, Russ found himself in custody, somehow managed to get a phone into his cell, and when he heard he was being released, his priorities became crystal clear… Get the Chinese ordered so it was waiting for him when he got out. 😂 It’s ridiculous. It’s funny. But underneath the humour is a far more serious chapter of Russ’s life, and that’s what makes this conversation so fascinating. 🎙️ The full episode with Russ Lee is available NOW on all platforms. #RussLee #BritishComedy #PodcastClips #ComedyPodcast #TalkingTradesman
“Men are expected to provide. Men are expected to protect. But who supports the man when he’s struggling?” In this conversation, Russ Lee raises a difficult point about the expectations we still place on men. When a man loses his job, can’t provide, feels overwhelmed or simply isn’t coping, sympathy can quickly turn into judgement. Sort yourself out. Get back to work. Man up. But struggling doesn’t make a man lazy, weak or a failure. And this isn’t about taking support away from women. It’s about recognising that men need compassion, understanding and somewhere safe to turn too. Sometimes the person who has spent his whole life trying to be strong for everyone else needs somebody to be strong for him. 🎙️ My full conversation with Russ Lee is available on all platforms from 6am tomorrow morning. This is an important one. #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthSupport

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