Welcome to The Waffle Shop!I'm re-uploading this episode to celebrate World Mental Health Day 2023!A while back, I was incredibly lucky to have a mini-waffle with one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, Ed SheeranWe had a waffle about all things mental health and music, with the man himself opening up about his own mental health journeyI want this episode to be a reminder that it doesn't matter what walk of life you are from; we all experience mental health. The important thing is that we keep talking about it!I really hope you enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for my final waffle of the season is the brilliant Andy DownsAndy is a Manifestation coach who empowers people to become who they were born to be and to live the life they deserve to liveWe have a waffle about his journey so far, the music that has soundtracked it all and how a breakdown led him to question the direction of his lifeFor anyone who wants to know more about Manifestation or to work with Andy, please check out his social channels and his websiteI really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Alex Kirsch!Alex is a 20-year-old music producer, songwriter, DJ and model who joins me for a waffle about his brand new single, “My Heart’s A Broken Record," with the brilliant Molly RainfordWe dive into the inspiration behind the song as well as his musical blood! We waffle about all things meditation, gratitude, and how giving yourself some time out can help on those days when it all gets a bit too muchWe went full music nerd in this episode as we shared our love of music production, the artists we would love to hear new music from, and his love for a certain Richard Marx song. This episode is going to be one of those episodes I look back on when Alex is headlining festivals and feel proud! He is definitely one to watch!I really hope you like the episode and don't forget to stream his brand new single here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a very special waffle is the brilliant singer, model and mental health advocate, Josh CuthbertJosh joins me for a very open and honest conversation about his own personal mental health challenges, including suicidal thoughts and anxiety. Not only is Josh encouraging others to open up about their mental health, he is now an ambassador for the incredible SamaritansWe have a waffle about his journey to working with Samaritans and how it led him to running the London Marathon for them earlier this year. We also have a chat about the various coping mechanisms that he utilises and why he's on a mission to get men talking about thier emotions.It wouldn't be The Waffle Shop without a waffle about music so we get to hear the songs that have soundtracked his personal journey and of course, what songs get him on the dancefloor!This episode contains some powerful conversation that some listeners may find triggering, if you are affected by anything mentioned in this episode, please reach outMyself and Josh are proof that things can and will get better, sometimes all we need is a bit of helpHuge shoutout to Samaritans for making this happenSamaritans is the Official Charity of the Year for the 2024 TCS London Marathon which takes place on Sunday 21 April 2024. Sign up today and help support more people struggling to cope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant male transformation coach and author, Olly Pegg 👊🏼Olly joins me for a very personal chat about his mental health journey and how his pain has become his purposeFollowing his own mental health journey, Olly has gone on to use his experiences and his voice to help others become the best version of themselves. It was a real honour to hear about Olly's journey firsthand, the conversation is one of the best we've had in the new studio and it just goes to show that we can do anything, the only thing we can't do...is give upThis episode touches on some very sensitive subjects, so please take some time out if you need it.If you are listening to this and can resonate, please reach out for helpHope you enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is my new favourite pop star, Bella Mae!After releasing three upbeat pop bangers that accumulated 14.6 million streams Worldwide, emerging pop star Bellah Mae is ready to take on the world! From learning Guns 'n' Roses on guitar to her first song finding it's way to Dolly Parton's manager, it's safe to say that her journey has only just begun!Bellah talks to me about her brand new single 'On Purpose, the inspiration behind it, and why it means so much to her. We dive into the songs that have soundtracked her journey and have a bloody good laugh along the way! Although we are both on very different journeys, it was so nice to waffle with someone who had a similar experience during March 2020 and see how much life has changed!I honestly don't think I have ever laughed in an episode as much as I have in this one, Bellah is a force to be reckoned with, and I'm genuinely so excited to see where her determination and infectious personality take her!You can stream 'On Purpose' hereI hope you enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Ellie James 🤩Ellie is a Hypnotherapist who, following her own personal journey, realised just how powerful it can be! Now on a mission to help others, we have a waffle about the journey so far...We have a waffle about the subconscious, the songs that get her on the dancefloor, and how having a little bit of clarity can take you a long way!I was very lucky to be able to experience hypnotherapy with Ellie, and in all honesty, I was lost for words. There seems to be a bit of a stigma around hypnotherapy, so it was a real honour to hear about how she started and to experience it firsthand. I say it a lot on the show, but I think we all need a bit of therapy, and now I'm also a huge advocate for hypnotherapy too!If you wanted to find out more or to book in with Ellie then head to https://www.ejhypnotherapy.co.uk/ to start your journey!Ellie can also be found on instagram at @ejhypnotherapyI really hope you like the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IT'S A WAFFLE SHOP REUNION 🧇For the first time ever, I'm being joined in the studio by not one, but two of my favorite people to waffle with! Podcasting legend and creator of the soon to be smash hit audio sitcom 'Bin Juice' Emma Tindall, and reality TV star, singer, and founder of Safe Space, Julius Cowdrey! 🤩Julius joins us to waffle about his incredible self-help platform, Safe Space, in which he is offering a free 7-day trial for you lovely lot!Emma is back from Canada to work on a huge passion project called 'Bin Juice. Think Fleabag meets Fresh Meat in audio form! Not only is it coming to life, but it's now part of The London Podcast Festival! Tickets are available hereWe waffle about all things regret, fear, and the lessons we've learned so far! This episode made me realize that we are far more alike than different. The conversation seems to have a common theme: a lot of our fears and insecurities are fed by our lack of self-esteem!I know I say it a lot, but I think this is up there with one of my favorite episodes of all time! Life can sometimes be a bit of a lonely place, but conversations like this make me realize that although it can be lonely at times, it doesn't mean Im on my own!Keep up to date with Bin Juice here - https://www.instagram.com/tindallpodcasts/Safe Space Free Trial - https://www.safespaceglobal.co.uk/memberplansJulius - https://www.instagram.com/jlcowdrey/Also huge shout out to Content Is Queen for having us! - https://www.instagram.com/contentisqueenhq/I really hope you enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Gavin MagnusWith over 1 billion views and 20 million followers and subscribers, Gavin is one of the creators leading the content charge in the ever-changing music industry. By consistently creating viral content ranging from music videos with 70 million views to other lifestyle platforms, Gavin has been able to foster a following by not only sharing his talents but also his authentic self with the world!We have a waffle about his journey so far, who his dream collaborator would be, and the inspiration behind his brand new single, 'Psycho'! Gavin is very open and honest about how he remains authentic and the importance of taking time out, and we even have a little bit of a dance off!I really hope you enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is one of my new favourite people Charlie GeorgioCharlie is an actor, model, and singer; he also recently took part in Channel 4's brilliant new reality tv show, Tempting FortuneIf you haven't watched it, I can't recommend it enough! The competition, hosted by Paddy McGuinness, sees twelve strangers from all walks of life trek across South Africa. This sounds amazing, but dotted along the trek are some once-in-a lifetime experiences that are there to tempt even the strongest willpower.Charlie joins me for a waffle about his time on the show, his reasons for signing up and the biggest lessons he learnt on the journeyWe also have a chat about all things mental health, why it's important for men to open up about their emotions and the dangers of labelling toxic masculinityI really hope you enjoy the episode, and please go show him some love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant CATE!Cate joins me fresh from performing at Kendal Calling, and I get to hear all about it!We have a waffle about her incredible EP, Tell Me Things You Won't Take Back, the inspiration behind it, and what we can expect from her upcoming UK Tour!We dive into the songs that have soundtracked her journey so far, the impact country music has had on influencing her sound, and the song she never wants to hear again!I really hope you enjoy the episode, and if, like me, you need tickets to her upcoming shows, click here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Life and Mindset Coach Jack TipperMe and Jack first connected via Instagram in the middle of the pandemic and instantly hit it off. It's an honor and a real full circle moment to have him in the studio for a waffle about his mental health journey, the lessons he's learned, and how his pain became his purpose.Following on from his own journey, Jack is now an incredible mindset coach and teaches others the skills that have transformed his own life. We deep-dive into Jack's journey so far, talk about the skills we have learned, and understand just how powerful our choices areI learned a lot from this episode, so I really hope it helps!I hope you enjoy it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is fellow Coventrian, singer, songwriter, and now playwright Declan Bennett!He joins me in the studio for a waffle about his brand new self-written show, Boy Out The City, where he takes the audience on a journey into the messy and turbulent world of toxic masculinity, homophobia, and men's mental health!We dive into the inspiration behind the show, how journaling has been a powerful outlet for his emotions and what songs have soundtracked his journey so farDeclan's one-man show, Boy Out Of The City, will be at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival and you can get your tickets hereI hope you enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant singer and songwriter Tom Speight!We waffle about all things music, mental health, and just how powerful music can be when it comes to expressing how you feel!Tom opens up about his journey with Crohn's Disease and how a life-saving operation changed his outlook on life!We have a waffle about his brand new album, Love & Light, the recording process and the inspiration behind it allI really hope you enjoy it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a Waffle is possible one of the most talented people I've waffled with Glen 'Pulse' MurphyYou will no doubt recognize Glen as one half of Britain's Got Talent Champions Twist and Pulse!Glen joins me to talk about his brand new single, 'Made It Out Alive', the inspiration behind it and why we shouldn't be afraid to show our emotionsWe waffle about Glen's journey with anxiety, the songs that have soundtracked his journey so far, pre-show rituals and why he is now on a mission to break the stigma surrounding all aspects of mental healthHope you enjoy it!This podcast is produced by Twentytwo Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Bolton legend, Seb Fitzharris!Seb joins me for a waffle about all things music, mental health, and his favorite curry!You may recognize Seb from the BBC Three reality TV show Go Hard or Go Home, where he faced some of the most intense physical and mental challenges ever!When I watched the show, I was instantly drawn to Seb's journey, as it resonated a lot with my own. Seb signed up for the show after losing his beautiful Mum to a battle with cancer. Seb opens up about his journey so far, his grief, his vulnerabilities, and why it's ok for us lads to show emotion.This episode is a powerful one; I laughed, cried, and felt nothing but inspired from my waffle with him and the story behind the show that 'changed his life forever'.I hope you like it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Elli Ingram!Elli joins me for a waffle about her brilliant new album, 'Bad Behaviour', the inspiration behind it all, and what we can expect from her upcoming tour!We waffle about all things music, our shared love of Amy Winehouse, and loud sneezes!This episode confirmed just how powerful music can be when it comes to your mental health!I really hope you enjoy it, and don't forget to listen to Bad Behaviour!This podcast is brought to you by Twentytwo Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THROWBACK THURSDAY!I wanted to start doing some throwbacks to some of my favorite episodes, so here is my first with the legend that is Ian Garry! 👊🏼Ian is a undefeated MMA Fighter from Dublin in Ireland, he joins me for a waffle about all things confidence, motivation and mindset We have a waffle about the buildup to a fight and the effect it can have on your physical and mental health I've always wanted to know what goes through a fighter's head during the pre-fight staredown so Ian fills me in on the trash talk as well as the importance of keeping your composure when the adrenaline kicks in This is up there with one of my favourite episodes, at only 22 he has so much knowledge and its quite inspiring to have a chat with someone so determined it's easy to see why he has been nicknamed 'The Future'  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the ultimate hun, Gareth Howells!If you're not already, then you need to be following the brilliant Hunsnet! It's the perfect mix of memes and pop culture references that I didn't know I needed!We have a waffle about Gareth's journey so far, the creation of Hun culture, and how taking a risk is the best way to get out of your comfort zone!We deep dive into the inspiration behind Gareth's work, all things pop culture and how nostalgia and the occasional look back can help us move forwardThis episode really has a bit of everything, so I hope you enjoy it!LIVE, LAUGH, WAFFLE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the exceptional Ellie McKay!Ellie is an incredible entrepreneur, a podcaster, and a force to be reckoned with!We have a waffle about Ellie's journey from job seekers allowance to a hugely successful multimillion-pound property portfolio. Not only is she business savvy, she is also the host of the incredibly successful podcast On a Mission, where she has interviewed the biggest names worldwide, including sports entrepreneur Eddie Hearn, Joe Foster, Founder of Reebok, Ollie Ollerton, a former UK Special Forces soldier, and friend of the show, Supermodel Caprice!Buckle up, because this episode is a real rollercoaster of determination, inspiration, and emotion!You can listen to the brilliant On A Mission hereHope you enjoy it!This podcast is produced by Twentytwo Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.