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“My reason was my kids.” Sometimes the biggest changes in our lives don’t start with ourselves. After 22 years of drinking, Steven Mitchell made the decision to stop — and when I asked him what ultimately drove that decision, his answer was simple. His children. In this episode, Steven speaks openly about alcohol, fatherhood, the drinking culture around the trades, and what life has looked like since choosing sobriety. A powerful conversation, and one I think a lot of people will recognise themselves in. 🎙️ The Talking Tradesman Podcast — Steven Mitchell Full episode available now on all platforms.
Medieval MMA is a REAL thing… and Luke Leyland actually fights in it 🤯⚔️ Full armour. Steel weapons. Punching. Kicking. Grappling. If there’s an obscure and brutal form of combat out there, Luke seems determined to try it 😂 🎙️ Full episode of The Talking Tradesman available now on all platforms. #Shorts #MedievalMMA #Buhurt #CombatSports #TheTalkingTradesman
The first punch changed everything. Luke Leyland became the first white Westerner to step into the world of Dambe – one of the oldest and most brutal combat sports on the planet. In this clip, he explains exactly what it felt like when his opponent landed that first shot… and why nothing could have prepared him for it. This is just a glimpse of an incredible conversation about courage, culture, and pushing yourself far beyond your comfort zone. 🎙️ The Talking Tradesman is back. 📅 The full episode drops tomorrow at 6:00am on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. #TheTalkingTradesman #LukeLeyland #Dambe #Podcast #CombatSports
Some conversations take you places you never expected. Next week on The Talking Tradesman, I’m joined by Luke Leylands. From becoming the first white Westerner to compete in the traditional African fighting art of Dambe, to sharing the lessons he’s learned from immersing himself in cultures very different from his own… We talk about why he chose to step into that world, what he learnt from it, the risks, the realities, and how those experiences have completely changed the way he sees the world. This one’s packed with stories you’ve probably never heard before. Trust me… you won’t want to miss this one. 🎙️ Full episode drops next week. #TheTalkingTradesman #Podcast #LukeLeylands #Dambe #Culture
SUMMER BOAT PARTY….. Completed it mate 🍹🚤 Thankyou to everyone that came & partied with us ! What a day / night !! 💚 Big thanks to our event sponsors - Headline sponsors @CT1 & event sponsors @q1tapes & @junopaints_uk #thetalkingtradesman #letstalk #mentalhealth #boatparty #ct1
What would you do if you met former UFC LHW World Champion @jirkaprochazka ? @BigBoyMMA went off script with this one…and obviously took a body shot for good measure 😂 Full episode with Big Boy MMA live on all platforms #thetalkingtradesman #ufc #bigboy #bodyshot #letstalk
Success is a word we use all the time, but how often do we stop and ask ourselves what it actually means? Have we defined it for ourselves, or have we simply adopted society’s version of it? For years, many of us are conditioned to believe that success is measured by income, job titles, material possessions or status. Yet so many people reach those milestones and still feel unfulfilled. Maybe success isn’t about having more. Maybe it’s about having purpose. Time. Good health. Strong relationships. Peace of mind. The ability to make a positive impact on the people around us. It’s a conversation worth having, particularly in industries where we’re often encouraged to keep chasing the next goal without stopping to ask whether it’s the right one. This clip comes from my conversation with Rob Hennessy on The Talking Tradesman podcast, where we explore what success really means and why redefining it can change the way we live and work. I’d love to hear your perspective… What does success look like to you? #MentalHealth #Purpose #Community #TalkingTradesman #MentalHealthMatters
Most of us have been sold the same dream. Earn more. Buy more. Upgrade everything. But what if that’s exactly why so many people still feel empty? The truth is, happiness rarely comes from the next purchase, the bigger house or the newer car. Those things might bring excitement for a while, but it doesn’t last. Real fulfilment is often found in purpose. In meaningful work. In genuine friendships. In being part of a community. In knowing that what you do matters to someone else. Sometimes the things that cost the least are the ones that give us the most. What’s brought you the greatest sense of happiness in your life? 👇 Let us know in the comments. #MentalHealth #Purpose #Community #Fulfilment #TalkingTradesman
“Well done.” Two simple words. But according to Rob Hennessy, they could be the difference between someone opening up… or suffering in silence. When someone finds the courage to say, “I’m not okay,” our response matters. Instead of judgement or trying to fix them, sometimes the most powerful thing we can say is: “Well done.” Those two words tell someone they’ve done the right thing. That they’re safe. That they’re heard. And that speaking up was an act of strength, not weakness. A powerful conversation with Rob Hennessy is coming to The Talking Tradesman this week. 📅 Full episode available on all platforms this coming week. #MentalHealthMatters #ItsOkayToTalk #TheTalkingTradesman #MensMentalHealth #ConstructionIndustry
Behind every social media persona is a real person. Big Boy MMA @BigBoyMMA might be known for the laughs, the body shot challenges and the chaos online, but dealing with thousands of opinions every day takes a certain mindset. In this clip, Kian King opens up about the reality of being a content creator, why online trolling genuinely doesn’t bother him, and how he often ends up having more fun winding up the trolls than they ever do trying to wind him up. It’s a great insight into the man behind the Big Boy MMA persona and a reminder that confidence comes from not letting strangers dictate your happiness. 🎙️ The full episode is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms. #BigBoyMMA #MentalStrength #ContentCreator #OnlineTrolling #MMA
🎥 What’s Paddy “The Baddy” really like when the cameras aren’t rolling? Most fans only see the interviews, the weigh-ins and fight night. But Kian King (Big Boy MMA) @BigBoyMMA gets something very few people do… access behind the scenes. From spending time with fighters in the gym during fight camp to building genuine friendships, he’s seen a side of the sport that most people never will. In this clip, Kian shares what Paddy Pimblett is really like away from the cameras, why he’s exactly the same person in real life, and tells the hilarious story of Paddy relentlessly taking the mick out of one of his teammates over what he supposedly gets up to with LEGO… 🤣 Trust us, this one takes an unexpected turn. Full episode available now on all platforms. #MMA #PaddyTheBaddy #UFC #BigBoyMMA #TheTalkingTradesman
👀 We definitely didn’t expect this conversation to go where it did… Let’s just say… this clip makes absolutely no sense without the full story. 😂 What on earth were we talking about? You’ll have to tune in tomorrow to find out. 🎙️ Kian “Big Boy MMA” @BigBoyMMA joins me for a brilliant conversation covering social media, the fight game, life behind the persona, and plenty of moments like this that you won’t see coming. 📅 Full episode drops TOMORROW at 6:00 AM on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms. #BigBoyMMA #MMA #Podcast #TheTalkingTradesman #CombatSports
@BigBoyMMA sits down with me this week to talk about his body shot mission And who hits the hardest ! Eddie hall ? Hardest punch…but the hardest hit goes to ➡️ Find out more about the man behind Big Boy MMA on this weeks episode #thetalkingtradesman #bigboy #bigboymma #letstalk #mma
If you’ve noticed someone around you isn’t quite right, if you know someone is going through a tough time…how do you start that conversation ? @start_the_conv gives some great insight and tips for exactly this Episode live now on all platforms 🎙️ #thetalkingtradesman #letstalk #thetalkingtradesmanpodcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness
At his lowest point, James Roffey stood at 6’4” and weighed just 5½ stone. An eating disorder had taken over his life. In this conversation, James opens up about the darkest chapter of his journey, how he fought his way back, and the lessons he’s now using to help others transform their lives. This isn’t just a conversation about eating disorders. It’s about mental health, identity, recovery, and proving that no matter how low you fall, things can change. The full episode is available now on all platforms. If this resonates with you, share it. You never know who might need to hear it. #MentalHealth #EatingDisorderRecovery #Mindset #TheTalkingTradesman #Podcast
If someone you care about stops replying to messages, is sending a text enough? Or do we have a responsibility to do more? In this powerful clip, Rose Rowkins challenges the idea that we’ve “done our bit” once we’ve reached out. Sometimes the difference between life and death isn’t another text message. It’s knocking on the door. It’s making the call. It’s showing up. As Rose says, we’d all rather have an annoyed friend who’s still here than live with the consequences of not checking in. A conversation every one of us needs to hear. The full episode is available now on all platforms. If this message resonates with you, share it. It might reach someone who needs to hear it today. #MentalHealthAwareness #CheckInOnYourMates #ConstructionIndustry #TheTalkingTradesman #Wellbeing
Most people think recovery starts when someone wants to change. It doesn’t. Wanting to change and actually changing are two completely different things… and the distance between them can feel impossible. In this clip, mindset coach James Roffey opens up about addiction, behaviour change, and why so many people stay stuck even when they desperately want a different life. A powerful conversation about mindset, personal responsibility, growth, and what it really takes to create lasting change. 🎙 Full episode available on all platforms from 6am tomorrow. Tag someone who needs to hear this. #MindsetMatters #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #PersonalGrowth #TheTalkingTradesman
One sentence from this conversation stopped me in my tracks: “Most people who are feeling suicidal don’t actually want to die. They just want the pain to end.” And those are two very different things. That’s why conversations matter. That’s why checking in matters. That’s why we need to break down the stigma around talking about suicide. Because when people feel safe enough to open up, there’s a chance to find support, hope, and another way forward. In this powerful clip, Rose Rowkins @start_the_conv shares an important insight from her work in suicide prevention that could change the way we think about these conversations. Please watch, share, and help get this message in front of someone who may need it. 🎙️ The full episode with Rose Rowkins is available now on all platforms. #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakTheStigma #ConstructionIndustry #TheTalkingTradesman
One of the most important conversations I’ve had on The Talking Tradesman Podcast. In this clip, Rose Rowkins @start_the_conv challenges something we’ve all heard before: “If you’re struggling, reach out.” But what if you’re in such a dark place that reaching out feels impossible? Rose explains why the responsibility shouldn’t always sit with the person who is suffering. Sometimes the people around us need to be the ones who reach in, check in, and start the conversation. It’s a simple shift in thinking, but it has the potential to change lives. If everyone took a few minutes to listen to this episode and share it with their network, there’s a genuine chance it could reach someone who needs it most. The full episode with Rose Rowkins is available now on all platforms. Please listen. Please share. It matters. #MentalHealthAwareness #ConstructionIndustry #TheTalkingTradesman #CheckInOnYourMates #WellbeingAtWork
Getting sober is hard. But one of the things nobody talks about is what comes next. When you’ve spent years using drink or drugs to escape, cope, fit in, or numb the pain, eventually you have to face a difficult question: Who am I without it? When addiction starts young, it can become part of your identity. So recovery isn’t just about quitting a substance. It’s about rebuilding yourself from the ground up. Learning who you are. What you believe. What you enjoy. How to cope with life without the thing you’ve relied on for years. It’s a journey of recovery, but it’s also a journey of self-discovery. In this clip, we talk about the reality of finding yourself again after addiction. The full episode is available now on all platforms. #RecoveryJourney #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #Sobriety #TheTalkingTradesman
What happens when childhood trauma goes unaddressed for years? In this powerful conversation, Reece Ishmail from Annex Roofing opens up about the physical abuse he suffered as a child and the impact it had on him long into adulthood. He talks candidly about carrying that pain into his twenties, searching for ways to cope, and how those unresolved experiences contributed to a battle with addiction. This isn’t just a story about addiction. It’s a story about trauma, recovery, resilience, and what can happen when we finally confront the things we’ve been carrying for years. The full episode with Reece is available now on all platforms. Have a listen and let us know your thoughts below. #MentalHealthAwareness #ConstructionIndustry #RecoveryJourney #TraumaHealing #TheTalkingTradesman
Most people think the problem is the substance. Reece Ishmail says it was deeper than that. After experiencing severe childhood trauma, he spent years searching for something he felt was missing. What he became attached to wasn’t the drink or the drugs themselves. It was the confidence, escape and sense of belonging they seemed to provide. In this clip, Reece explains the moment he realised what he was really chasing all along. A powerful conversation about childhood trauma, recovery, mental health, self-worth and rebuilding your life from the ground up. The full episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast is available now on all platforms. #MentalHealthAwareness #ChildhoodTrauma #RecoveryJourney #ConstructionIndustry #TheTalkingTradesman
How many people are turning up to work every day carrying more than just their tools? In this clip, Reece Ishmail from Annex Roofing speaks openly about the reality of drug use in construction and how many people are relying on substances just to get through the day. But this isn’t just a story about addiction. It’s a story about recovery. After battling his own drug use and reaching some incredibly dark places, Reece made the decision to get sober. Today, he’s living proof that recovery is possible, and he’s using his experience to help others who may be fighting similar battles. An honest conversation that needs to be heard. The full episode is available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms. Have you seen drug use impact the construction industry? #ConstructionIndustry #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthMatters #SobrietyJourney #TheTalkingTradesman
What if the person everyone sees today is hiding a past nobody could imagine? Growing up surrounded by trauma and abuse, Reece found himself battling severe addiction that eventually led him to rehab and the fight of his life. In this episode, he shares the raw reality of addiction, the impact of childhood trauma, and how he rebuilt his life from the ground up to become the man he is today. This isn’t just a story about addiction. It’s a story about survival, recovery, and proving that your past doesn’t have to define your future. A powerful conversation that could help someone you know. 🎙️ Full episode drops tomorrow on The Talking Tradesman Podcast. Tag someone who needs to hear this. #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #SobrietyJourney #MensMentalHealth #TheTalkingTradesman

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