How do you actually know if you’re in a good place mentally? Not by ticking boxes. Not by pretending everything’s fine. But by how you respond when things aren’t. By how honest you are with yourself. By how grounded you feel in your values, even on the hard days. In this episode of The Work, I walk through 5 real signs of strong mental health. Not from a textbook — but from life. What it looks like to process your past, set healthy boundaries, manage your emotions, and stay steady in yourself wh...
Jun 27, 2025•48 min
Life is hard sometimes. Struggle is part of the process — not a sign you’re failing. In this episode, I share simple but powerful strategies to help you stay grounded when life feels overwhelming. We talk about how to build resilience, manage your emotions, and keep showing up — even when it’s tough. This isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about learning how to respond with strength, self-awareness, and intention. If you’re in a season of stress, uncertainty, or burnout — this one’s ...
Jun 20, 2025•40 min
This week we’re talking about beliefs. The stories you tell yourself shape how you feel, how you act, and what you think is possible. Some beliefs move you forward. Others keep you stuck. In this episode, I break down: What limiting beliefs are How they quietly shape your life Why most limiting beliefs aren’t facts — they’re just practiced thoughts And how you can start challenging the ones that hold you back If you want to grow, you need to pay attention to the beliefs you’re carrying. Listen n...
Jun 13, 2025•48 min
Welcome to my new podcast. The Work. A podcast that helps men grow and develop by doing the work that matters. In this short podcast I share with you what The Work is and how it can help you. My focus is to help you live a fulfilling, happy and successful life by working on yourself and taking positive action. Helping you live a life of purpose, strength and resilience and be able to be strong and support the people you love and care about in the right way. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.i...
Jun 12, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
This week is packed full of practical advice to help you cope with stress effectively. Expect to learn: Difference between short term stress and chronic stress. The best analogy to understand stress. Understanding the loads and stressors in your life. Looking at your behaviours and reactions to stress. 6 of the best tools to manage stress. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://...
Jun 06, 2025•31 min
Struggling to Find Direction? Here’s How to Get Clear on Your Values (and Why It Matters More Than Ever) There’s probably no more important question in life than this: What’s worth caring about ? In a world full of noise, knowing what truly matters to you is what brings clarity, direction, and meaning. We’re living in an age of overwhelming choice. Where to live, who to date, what job to take, what to eat, what to watch, what to believe. More options than ever. More distractions than ever. And w...
May 29, 2025•29 min
This week I share with you how building your resilience can change your life. Expect to learn 10 components of resilience. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-your...
May 22, 2025•41 min
This week I share 5 positives benefits from going through painful and difficult experiences. Expect to learn what these 5 benefits are and most important, how you get them. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from...
May 16, 2025•30 min
Self-esteem is how you value, think and feel about yourself. It’s about the relationship you have with yourself. Self-esteem is important for good mental health, positive relationships and motivation and achievement. In this weeks episode I discuss how you know if you're struggling with your self-esteem and some things you can do to improve it. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: htt...
May 09, 2025•28 min
How much time per day do you waste through distractions? Being distracted is normal and ok and not necessarily bad, but when you find yourself being constantly distracted and unable to focus it can become a problem. So what’s the remedy? Building up your tolerance to be still and silent. I know it feels counterintuitive. But spending small moments of doing nothing can actually serve you. It’s amazing how difficult and challenging it can be just to sit still for a few minutes. But these few minut...
May 01, 2025•16 min
In this weeks episode I share with you some of the best tools to help build your capacity to deal with stressful and difficult times. Expect to learn a mix of 5 behavioural and cognitive tools that can build resilience. I have also added 6 bonus strategies to bring calm and peace to your mind. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thoma...
Apr 25, 2025•28 min
In this weeks episode I share with you 5 foundational needs that are vital for a man to lead a fulfilling and successful life. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/77/how-to-manage-...
Apr 18, 2025•22 min
Have you ever found yourself wrestling with difficult thoughts or emotions? Do you find yourself on auto piolet to the extent that you're not sure where time is going? Building mindfulness into you life can help cultivate more awareness and connection with the present moment. It can help create moments of calm and peace in your life. This week you will learn how creating more mindfulness will improve your experience of the world and bring you peace of mind, as well as learning how you can start ...
Apr 11, 2025•24 min
Do you feel like you want a bit more from your life? Maybe you feel a little stuck or demotivated. Maybe you've achieved your goals but still feel like something is missing. This week I will help you understand what things in your life give you a sense of purpose. If you would like more meaningful and fulfilment from your life then this podcast is a must listen. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: A...
Apr 04, 2025•20 min
This week I help you take a look at your behaviours. If you are struggling to stay consistent with a positive behaviour or find yourself repeating negative behaviours then this is a must listen. Expect to learn: How to understand a problem before finding a solution. What are the key factors that will influence your behaviour. Why you might need to look back before looking forward. Creating new habits. How your behaviour becomes your identity. And much more. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.i...
Mar 28, 2025•28 min
This weeks podcast is about giving you an opportunity to stop and reflect. I share with you 5 important questions to help you assess yourself and how things are going for you right now. Grab a coffee and spend some time answering these questions to get clarity on your life. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtu...
Mar 21, 2025•13 min
This week you will learn about 3 vital ingredients that you need to be able to cope with challenges, adversity and difficulties and still find a positive path forward. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_ErlDxpeGk Read more from me: ...
Mar 14, 2025•19 min
Have you ever lacked belief in yourself? Struggled to feel confident and competent in your abilities? Found yourself avoiding a task and finding excuses as to why to can't achieve XYZ? This week I share with you 4 key ways in which you can build your belief in your capabilities to successfully perform certain tasks and achieve your goals. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://w...
Mar 07, 2025•15 min
This week you will learn why failure is important and some different ways to think about it. The fear of failure is something that can hold many of us back, but by seeing the value in failure you can take steps to overcome it. Failure is guaranteed in life, yet is something we can judge ourselves for. By the end of this short podcast you will see failure in a totally different way. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episode...
Feb 28, 2025•19 min
This week I share with you 6 vital ingredients to mental strength that you may not be aware of. If you would like to learn more from me, here's a link to a useful blog: https://twpt.co.uk/blog/69/how-can-relationships-improve-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony B...
Feb 20, 2025•16 min
This week I share with you some of the questions I use with my clients. These questions will help you develop your self wisdom, assess how things are going in your life and help you choose the right behaviours. Contact: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Ch...
Feb 14, 2025•21 min
This week we welcome Al and Jen from Dadsnet. This is a open and honest conversation. We cover: How Dadsnet started. Challenges of parenting. Dealing with 7 miscarriages. Couples counselling and communication. The realities of running a online business. Loosing friends. How having a supportive group can literally save your life. The best parenting advice. The DadsnetPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dadsnet-podcast-with-jk-al/id1463553047 Get in touch: Dad's Net: https://www.ins...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 36 min
This week I talk about some unhelpful thinking styles that we can all creep into. I also talk about the 4 C's that you can use to help you manage negative thoughts. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch...
Jan 31, 2025•20 min
In this weeks episode I discuss the many benefits of improving your emotional health and how building your emotional intelligence can help you experience life to the full. I will help you identify if you may be struggling with your emotions and explain the 4 key areas of emotional intelligence. Get in touch: Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Intervie...
Jan 24, 2025•32 min
This week I talk about how you can improve your gut health and digestion through 5 simple tips. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwZ3TikRV9s Chloe Thomas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQEhKfcAZgk Johnny Lawrence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Erl...
Jan 17, 2025•28 min
This week I help you understand your values. I talk about what your values are and give you some questions to help understand your personal values. This episode will help give you more clarity on where you should be placing your energy and focus. Get in touch: Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james_shireby/ Email: jamesshireby@hotmail.com Interview episodes you might enjoy: Anthony Barnes: https...
Jan 10, 2025•22 min
This week I sit down with Ryan Hook. Ryan is a fellow coach who believes in taking a global look at his clients health and places a big focus on helping people move forward mentally as well as physically. We talk about: How to build connection. Listening to how you feel. Dealing with loneliness and isolation. Checking in with yourself and giving yourself some space. The power of reducing time on your phone. The difference between sharing your problems and being consumed by your problems. Accepta...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 24 min
On this weeks podcast I’m joined by Ryan Robinson. We discuss: Reaching your full potential by taking one step forward Learning about yourself Managing change Listening and getting in touch with your emotions Putting time into the areas of your life that gives you energy Being honest with ourselves Breathwork Gratitude and finding the positives in life Changing your physical state to change your mental state Making time to stop and notice how your body feels Calming the nervous system Importance...
Dec 13, 2024•57 min
This week James discusses stress. Expect to learn: 7 questions to help audit your stress. Understanding all the loads and stressors in your life. Effective coping mechanisms. How to assess whether your behaviours are helpful or unhelpful. Understanding your cognitions. Reframing, seeing things from different perspectives and learning to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. Managing your emotions and building better reactions to them. And much more. Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.insta...
Dec 06, 2024•37 min
This week I sit down with Vicky Young for a open and honest conversation around mental health, traumatic experiences and counselling. We cover: Taking care of yourself to help others. How getting support can help you cope with difficult times. Developing your self awareness. Taking responsibility for your reactions rather than blaming others. Understanding and working on your triggers and internal wounds. Challenging your thoughts. Post Traumatic Growth. Coping strategies. Working through your p...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min
