Chloe Madeley is well known for her love of fitness, and the benefits that it has on ones mental health. We chatted about her own experiences with mental health and her childhood, as well as how her husband James Haskell coped with retirement and the pandemic. This series is sponsored by British CBD brand The Good Level. Use 'HEADSTRONG15' for 15% off. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 9
I am joined by Britain's best skier - Dave Ryding. We chatted about how he got into skiing here in the UK, and the highs and lows of his career including travelling the road on his own with his coach and the affects this has on his mental wellbeing. This series is sponsored by British CBD brand The Good Level. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 27, 2021•43 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Danni and I had a great chat about her early modelling career, some crazy stories in Central America and her own experiences with mental health. Danni really opened up to me sharing plenty that she hasn't shared before. I hope you enjoy this episode. This series is sponsored by British CBD company The Good Level. Use 'HEADSTRONG15' for 15% off their products. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 20, 2021•49 min•Season 6Ep. 7
My good friend Asa Butterfield joined me for a chat about his acting career to date, as well as the nerves he gets the night before his first day on a big shoot. We also chatted about his schooling on the set of 'A Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' and Sex Education Season 3, which is out soon! This episode is sponsored by British CBD brand The Good Level. Use HEADSTRONG15 for 15% off all their products! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 6
TOWIE's James Lock joined me to chat about how he got into iTV, and why he nearly got let go after his first year. We also discussed the importance of a routine for mental health and why going to the gym can train the mind as well as body. TOWIE returns on Sunday 12th September on ITVBe. This series is sponsored by British CBD brand The Good Level. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 09, 2021•38 min
Scottish actor Amy Manson joined me for a chat about her new show 'The Nevers', available now on Sky Catch Up. We chatted about growing up and her desire to be an actor. However, this desire came with a difficult mindset that has taken years to overcome. Now, Manson has a strong structure in her life with a good purpose and clear mindset. This series is sponsored by the British CBD company The Good Level. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast...
Sep 06, 2021•43 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Alistair is an absolute staple name in the world of film and TV. We chatted about his journey through the industry, as well as hearing about his drama school antics - brace yourselves! Furthermore we discussed a wonderful charity that is very close to his heart, Borne. This series is sponsored by the British CBD company The Good Level. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Eliza Butterworth is best known for playing Aelswith in 'The Last Kingdom'. Acting has always been Eliza's passion, and we spoke about how she got into drama and how she used drama as a tool for expression, being an only child. This series is sponsored by CBD brand The Good Level. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Jamie Laing joined me for an honest and open chat about his desire to be liked by everybody at school, getting into Made In Chelsea and his own experiences with mental health. As well as discussing his experiences of living with tinnitus, we chatted about burnout and the need to take a break. This series is sponsored by British CBD company The Good Level. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 16, 2021•55 min•Season 6Ep. 2
The first bonus episode of Season 6 is here with Hayley Hasselhoff! We discussed Hayley's cover shoot with Playboy - a first for the magazine by shooting a plus size model for the cover. We chatted about lockdown and the importance of talking to family and friends as well as her own mental health growing up. This series is sponsored by British CBD company The Good Level. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 12, 2021•42 min
Headstrong is into its sixth series! Wow. It is great to be back and with the wonderful Daisy Maskell. We chatted about identity growing up, and how important it is to lock into your heritage. We delicately discussed insomnia and the mental implications that it has had on her life. Daisy's brand new documentary on insomnia is out soon! This series is sponsored by British CBD company The Good Level. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 1
My series finale of season 5 is with legend Sir Andrew Strauss. We sat down to chat about Andrew's stellar career, which saw him lead England to Ashes victory. We also chatted about how important it is to put family first. We chatted about the founding of the Ruth Strauss Foundation, following the tragic passing of his late wife to lung cancer. Andrew explained to me the importance of putting family first, and remembering that work and jobs do not define who you are, your relationships with fami...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 11
I am joined by West Indies legend Tino Best for my final bonus episode of Season 5. Tino is well known in the cricketing world, most notably for his exchange at Lord's with Andrew Flintoff. Tino had a great career, and we chatted about growing up in Barbados, the importance of family and the grass roots structure in the West Indies. This series is sponsored by McGill & Partners and Ascot Group. This series we are supporting the Ruth Strauss Foundation - to donate £10 text RSF10 to 70191. Sup...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 2 min
I sat down with Ollie Pope before the India tour to chat about injury, being a young and upcoming batsman and dealing with these pressures both on and off the field. We also discussed getting into the game and the mentality needed to play at the top level of English cricket. This series is sponsored by McGill & Partners and Ascot Group. This series we are supporting the Ruth Strauss Foundation - to donate £10 text RSF10 to 70191. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast...
Jun 21, 2021•46 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Kate Cross is my next guest on Headstrong. Kindly introduced by Sarah Taylor, we chatted about her time in and out of the England cricket team, and the detrimental impact this had on her mental health. Kate has been vocal about her experiences with mental health within the cricket world, and I am very grateful to have spoken to her. This series is sponsored by McGill and Partners and Ascot Group. This series we are supporting the Ruth Strauss Foundation - to donate £10 text RSF10 to 70191. Suppo...
Jun 14, 2021•59 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Former England Captain Adam Hollioake is my next guest on the podcast. We chatted about his upbringing, living in multiple countries as a child, and how he didn't find his home until playing for Surrey. We also engaged in conversation about the tragic loss of his brother Ben in a car crash, and Adam's various stages of grief. This series is sponsored by McGill and Partners and Ascot Group. This series we are supporting the Ruth Strauss Foundation - to donate £10 text RSF10 to 70191. Support this...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 8
England have called up Sam Billings into the test squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand. Sam and I had a chat about mentality when approaching his game, what you have to do to stay at the top level as well as the IPL. This series is sponsored by McGill and Partners and Ascot Group. This series we are supporting the Ruth Strauss Foundation - to donate £10 text RSF10 to 70191. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
May 31, 2021•59 min•Season 5Ep. 7
In early 2018, Ruth Strauss, wife of Sir Andrew Strauss, was diagnosed with an incurable lung cancer that affects non-smokers. Ruth died later that same year; she was 46 years old and mother to two children, then aged 10 and 13. In her memory, Sir Andrew set up the Ruth Strauss Foundation (RSF). Ruth’s vision and, therefore, our mission, is to ensure that every family with a child facing the death of a parent has access to professional emotional support to prepare the family for the future. In a...
May 27, 2021•23 min
Morne Morkel is one of South Africa's fantastic seam bowlers in the 21st century. We sat down to chat about cricket as a sport and what it does to the nation of South Africa, as well as his troubles with injury throughout his career. This series is sponsored by McGill and Partners and Ascot Group. This series we are supporting the Ruth Strauss Foundation - to donate £10 text RSF10 to 70191. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 6
My next episode is with Sam Curran. We discussed his time spent in various bubbles across the world as well as his England career to date. This series is sponsored by McGill and Partners and Ascot Group. This series we are supporting the Ruth Strauss Foundation - to donate £10 text RSF10 to 70191. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 17, 2021•37 min•Season 5Ep. 5
This weeks episode is with England legend Sarah Taylor. We had an engaging conversation about Sarah's personal experiences with mental health, as well as her return to professional cricket this summer. This series is sponsored by McGill and Partners and Ascot Group. This series we are supporting the Ruth Strauss Foundation - to donate £10 text RSF10 to 70191. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 10, 2021•58 min•Season 5Ep. 4
A bonus episode with World Cup Winner Liam Plunkett. Liam and I sat down to have a chat about his time in the England Cricket team, and how he was professionally managed last year. We also chatted about his own battles with anxiety throughout his career, and how he in turn has learnt to manage it. This series is sponsored by McGill and Partners and Ascot Group. This series we are supporting the Ruth Strauss Foundation - to donate £10 text RSF10 to 70191. Support this show http://supporter.acast....
May 06, 2021•40 min
This week I am joined by West Indies cricketer Jason Holder. We chatted whilst Jason still held the West Indies Captaincy - he talked of his struggles with dealing with big personalities in the dressing room. Jason really opened up about the need to focus on his own game as well as his own life, ultimately putting yourself first. This series is sponsored by McGill and Partners and Ascot Group. We are proud to be supporting the Ruth Strauss Foundation. To donate £10, text RSF10 to 70191 or donate...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 3
This week I am joined by 23 year old Yorkshire and England Spinner Dom Bess. We sat down during the isolation period before the India series to talk about how Dom fell into cricket. We also had a chat about his personal experiences with anxiety, and how he has found it challenging both on and off the field. Dom was exceptionally honest and open with me during this conversation, so I really hope you find it informative and beneficial. This series is sponsored by McGill and Partners and Ascot Grou...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Episode 1: An Innings With...Jos Buttler. I sat down with the world cup winner and England all-star to have a chat about his mindset, approach and temperament, as well as anxieties of being away from family on tour and bubble life. This series is sponsored by McGill and Partners and Ascot Group. We are proud to be supporting the Ruth Strauss Foundation. To donate £10, text RSF10 to 70191 or donate online at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/headstrong/RSF Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/he...
Apr 19, 2021•54 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Simon Pegg's credits include Star Trek, Star Wars, Hot Fuzz, Slaughterhouse Rulez. The list goes on... Simon sat down with me on Headstrong to have a chat about some important points in his life. Notably about working with the same group of people and how important it is to have creative minds that you can work with consistently. Importantly though, Simon spoke poignantly about his battle with addiction, and his time spent at The Priory. This episode is sponsored by Ruroc. Support this show http...
Mar 29, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 13
This week I was joined by actor Freddie Thorp. Freddie has recently been seen in Netflix's 'Fate: The Winx Saga'. With a number of other top credits to his name, Freddie is climbing to the top of the industry. We chatted about his approach to auditions, his preparation for acting as well as comparing yourself to other actors. Notably we turned to talking about addiction and his close experience with a family member. This episode is sponsored by Luke Brient Jewellery. Support this show http://sup...
Mar 22, 2021•50 min•Season 4Ep. 12
With credits to her name including 'The World is Not Enough', 'Wild Things' & 'The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills', Denise Richards is at the top of the film and TV industry. We sat down to chat about her career, with particular attention on her time on the Bond film set. We also chatted about spending time away from her kids, and how important it has been to put her kids first in all her decisions. This episode is sponsored by Pure Sport CBD. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/...
Mar 15, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Heidi N Closet is one of the most adored drag queen's from hit TV show Ru Paul's Drag Race . However, to rise to the top of such a world, Heidi has gone through a plethora of experiences, both amazingly high and devastatingly low. Notably, Heidi was bullied at school, and used drag as a form of expression. This episode is sponsored by sexual health brand Pasante. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 12, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 10
This week I am joined by British actor and charity founder Sarah Parish. Sarah has had an incredible career to date and you will most definitely recognise her face on your screens with credits including 'W1A', 'Bancroft' and 'Trollied' to name a few. We chatted about Sarah's introduction to the industry, and her anxieties surrounding auditions. In addition to her career, Sarah is the co-founder of The Murray Parish Trust, which supports children's emergency services across the South of England. ...
Mar 08, 2021•59 min•Season 4Ep. 9
