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This World Is Mental

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Join This World is Mental | Mental Stories | Mental outcomes with your hosts Robby Thompson and Francesca stutley while we collectively explore how we can overcome the adversities life inevitably throws at all of us. Robby and Fran are joined by guests including celebrities, people who've competed and performed on some of the world’s largest stages, health professionals and everyday people who've led exceptional lives. Our aim is to take an in-depth but often light hearted approach. We hope you enjoy it.
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Episodes

Ep. 17 Interview with the Founder of The NLP School - Robbie Steinhouse

Robbie Steinhouse is the Founder and Head of Training of the NLP School. He is also an author of "Think like an Entrepreneur" and "Brilliant Decision Making". In 2002 Robbie quit his job as a business executive and started the NLP School. What sets this NLP trainer apart is Robbie's extensive expertise in NLP, life coaching, and executive coaching, combined with hands-on business experience. Their dual role as both a user and provider of coaching has deepened their understanding of its applicati...

May 29, 202449 min

Bring it On with Paddy Brennan | This World Is Mental

In this riveting episode of our podcast, we delve into the extraordinary life of Paddy Brennan, an Irishman whose early life was shaped amidst the turmoil of civil war. Forcibly uprooted from his homeland and whisked away to the UK under the cloak of night, Paddy's tale begins with a dramatic departure from Ireland aboard a clandestine ship. Growing up in the harsh realities of poverty and a tough neighborhood in the UK, Paddy faced numerous challenges that tested his spirit. His encounters with...

Nov 10, 202351 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Ep. 16. Gina Gatoli | Loss and Remembering

In this heartfelt episode, Fran and Robby sit down with Gina Gatoli-King, the author of the brutally honest and moving book, "Oi Oi, Saveloy!" Gina shares her deeply personal journey of love, loss, and resilience as she recounts the life of her son, Kenan, who tragically lost his battle with Leukaemia at just eleven years old. This is one of our most moving episodes and sure to touch those who listen.

Sep 20, 202340 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Ep. 14 Jean Clauteaux | Identify Yourself | How VR will Change Personal Identity

Jean Clauteaux is no stranger to creativity or pushing capabilities to their max potential. His background as former country CEO of L'oreal in Venezuela proves this. Jean is responsible for opening up new possibilities for women in places like Saudi Arabia, Turkey and other muslim nations where women's expression through beauty isn't always an easy sell. Through is career, Jean has helped to break down norms and expression at the status quo. He is taking this approach to the metaverse where he s...

Jun 09, 202357 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Lelia Berrada Gouzi - Overcoming Addiction

A true story of triumph over one of society's fastest growing problems: addiction. In this intimate interview with Lelia Berrada Gouzi we explore the mental side of 15 years of substance abuse and what it takes to change your life around. This episode is full of details that seem lifted from an episode of Breaking Bad and you will not want to miss it! This is a story of struggle, violence and ultimately triumph. We hope it can inspire people going through this situation that it is never too late...

Feb 09, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Paul Booth - The Male Ego

Paul Booth is a 7 figure brand builder across multiple different genres including supplements, bodybuilding, CBD and wellness. Paul was ex Royal Navy and patrolled the Caribbean busting over $1 billion in Cocaine. On this episode, this tough guy talks about the male ego and how it can literally destroy a person if left unchecked. Not only that, if you are trying to build something in your life, you don't have to do it alone. This is an episode for all and it may help you understand that frustrat...

Jan 26, 202340 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Javier Bello - We Rise Together Always

Usually, where we come from, being so close to family can create friction and division. With everyone’s personal opinions about the world being influenced by their own wants, desires and individual experience. But imagine putting all of that aside and working as a single unit with an aligned goal. Meet Javier Bello, one part of the Bello Brothers, Great Britain's number 1 beach volleyball team. Javier and his twin brother Joaquin started playing volleyball at the age of 6. At age 16, they were p...

Dec 20, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Thomas Anderson - Open up and recover

The famed and fabled Camino Santiago de Compostela in Spain has been a bedrock for self discovery and reflection dating back to the 9th century. It is this very path that led our guest Thomas Anderson to transform lives based on his own experience with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt and even suicidal thoughts. Thomas led a normal life in one of the happiest places on Earth, Sweden. Married with children and a budding career, he seemed to have it all locked down; but something wasn’t right. He didn...

Dec 07, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Alison Craig - Taking on the unknown

Alison had it all. A promising career path that started as a radio presenter with the BBC to transitioning to live television with the same network. Her life was full of music, travel, culture and fun all rounding her to be one of the most interesting guests we've had on our show to date. Alison's career path was halted suddenly by something very few medical professionals could explain. But instead of giving it all up, she fought the unknown and refused to back down to a ten year expiration her ...

Dec 01, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Kal Sutherland - War on life

Shell shocked, broken, wasted and gone. Which problem do you process first? Kal Sutherland was the former manager of the British Forces Broadcasting Service; a real life "Good Morning Vietnam" outfit covering war on location across the globe. He tells us about the mentality of people ravaged by destruction. His vivid memories and the stories of his career focus on moral, transparency and grounding yourself to be present in every situation; even if bombs are going off overhead. For our listeners,...

Nov 21, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Lola Smolokowski sharing her true gift with the World.

What is a gift if you can not share it with the world? Lola Smolokowski grew up in the former USSR and studied at one of its famed "School for Gifted Children" for her remarkable piano skills. She's played some of history's most exceptional and complex pieces with fierce determination that she gracefully concealed with the poise found in a true performer. That poise was still present under completely different circumstances.... Life can deviate from a path you've prepared for to one you never kn...

Nov 14, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Sarah Price and what happens after the Olympics

Two Time Olympian Tells Us There is No Training for This One Thing…. Sarah Price was well on her way to achieving every athlete’s ultimate dream, Olympic Gold. A world record and multiple gold medals at the European Championships, she was as good a bet as anyone could make. But tragedy struck at both her Olympic Finals in Sydney and Athens and she never claimed victory after thousands of hours of practice. Sarah’s dream was over. Moving on from professional sport is the part nobody talks about. ...

Nov 07, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Richard McEnery - Royal Marine overcomes his worst enemy

Imagine running towards a firing machine gun. You feel like a pawn in a game designed to have zero winners. Richard Mcenery joined the Royal Marines to shape his future, how that turned out wasn’t what he bargained for. In this episode Richard takes the makings of a sombre story and brings it to a life of unimaginable success. From selling his security company for £20 million to protecting wildlife and the environment in Africa and extracting Ukrainians displaced by the war to Europe. Richard te...

Oct 31, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 4

An Epidemic Hard to Ignore - ADHD with Kim Raine

Kim Raine knew something wasn't right. She didn't go about things in the same way as other classmates, colleagues or friends. She would be engaged in topics that would interest her immensely and switch off for anything else. Kim was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 49. Her life story all started to make sense with this new information and led her to find the balance in her life that she needed. Like a puzzle all coming together, Kim Raine was now ready to share her life's experience with high-f...

Oct 11, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Not Your Typical Lee Sharpe Interview

In this not so typical Lee Sharpe interview, we ask the legendary Manchester United star about walking onto the field of your childhood dreams. He talks to us about life, slowing down and unsubscribing from the rat race that dominates people’s lives. This interview gives Lee’s fans insight into his life, how to deal with anxiety, finding zen, CBD, an ayahuasca retreat in Ibiza and more. You don’t want to miss this.

Oct 06, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Introducing This World Is Mental Podcast

Everyone you see on the street, at the store, at work and in your neighborhood; all of them, are dealing with something Mental. This World is Mental centers around stories of triumph over mental health adversities. We aspire to give strength to those who face doubts often self-inflicted. Get actionable advice from people who have competed, performed and stood between the shadows of failure and the light of victory on the World’s biggest stages or everyday life. Join This World is Mental | Mental...

Oct 05, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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