Mental Reset

James Browne and Ryan Ridgway
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Mental Reset is built on a simple belief: one person’s lived experience can become someone else’s survival guide. Hosted by James Browne and Ryan Ridgway, we have honest conversations with people about the moments that shaped them....from grief, trauma and addiction to anxiety, depression, identity and everything in between. We’re taking the conversations people often avoid out of the shadows, because sometimes hearing someone else’s story is enough to remind you that you’re not alone.

Episodes

  1. 1 day ago

    03|01 She Saved My Life. Six Years Later, We Finally Talk About It | Suicide Prevention

    In this deeply personal episode of Mental Reset, Ryan sits down with Verity, a close friend of almost 20 years and someone who played a pivotal role during the darkest period of his life. Six years ago, Ryan experienced a severe mental health crisis. His mental health had deteriorated to the point that he was experiencing symptoms of psychosis, intrusive thoughts and suicidal thoughts, eventually leading to him being detained under the Mental Health Act. Verity was one of the few people who recognised just how unwell Ryan had become. As both a close friend and a mental health practitioner, she noticed the subtle changes others couldn't see. She kept checking in. She persuaded Ryan to make a promise that if he ever felt he was at risk, he would call her. Eventually, that call came.“Verity, I need you to help me.” What followed was an intervention that save Ryan's life. Six years later, Ryan and Verity have never truly sat down together and talked through what happened...what Ryan was experiencing, what Verity could see from the outside, the decisions she had to make when his life was at risk, and the impact that moment has had on both of them. Until now. Together with James, they revisit that period honestly and openly, hearing parts of each other's experience for the first time. This is an emotional and deeply human conversation about friendship, intervention, mental illness, recovery and what can happen when somebody notices that something isn't right... and chooses not to look away. For Verity, sharing this side of the story meant stepping far outside her comfort zone. We are incredibly grateful to her for trusting us with it. Mental Reset exists because we believe one person's lived experience can become someone else's survival guide. We hope this conversation gives hope to somebody who can't currently see beyond the moment they're in — and gives somebody worried about another person the confidence to check in, keep asking and act when something doesn't feel right. If you know somebody who might need this conversation, please send it to them. --- **NEED SUPPORT?** If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support. ​ Samaritans: Call 116 123 free, 24 hours a day​ Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential 24/7 text support​ NHS 111: Call 111 or use NHS 111 online if you need urgent health or mental health advice​ Your GP: Contact your GP surgery for ongoing mental health support and advice​ 999: If you or somebody else is in immediate danger, has seriously harmed themselves, or there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E You do not have to wait until things reach crisis point to ask for help.

    03|01 She Saved My Life. Six Years Later, We Finally Talk About It | Suicide Prevention

  2. 20 Jul

    02|07 One More Rep. One More Day | How Ben Lynch Survived the Darkest Years of His Life

    In this powerful episode of Mental Reset, we sit down with Ben Lynch, Director of the UK Calisthenics Organisation, mental health advocate, coach, and someone whose life story is a testament to resilience, growth and hope. Ben shares his journey from a childhood shaped by trauma, addiction and loss, through foster care, grief, depression and suicidal thoughts, to finding purpose through movement, travel, self-discovery and helping others. We explore: Growing up with an alcoholic parent Foster care, loss and family trauma The impact of grief on mental health Depression, suicidal thoughts and recovery Why movement can be a powerful mental health tool Calisthenics and the mindset behind elite performance The importance of community, connection and brotherhood Why “one more rep” became “one more day” One of the most powerful messages from this conversation is that recovery isn’t about finding a perfect blueprint. It’s about learning yourself, finding what works for you, and continuing to take the next step...even when life feels overwhelming. If you’re struggling right now, we hope this conversation reminds you that your story isn’t over.

    02|07 One More Rep. One More Day | How Ben Lynch Survived the Darkest Years of His Life

  3. 28 Jun

    02|06 Finding Peace After Addiction, Prison & Grief | Anthony Noble

    In this powerful episode of Mental Reset, we sit down with Anthony Noble for one of the most raw, honest and inspiring conversations we’ve had. Anthony has lived a life of extraordinary highs and devastating lows. From being a drug dealer and serving time in prison, to becoming a self-made millionaire, losing everything through addiction and gambling, experiencing homelessness, rebuilding his life once again, and then facing the unimaginable loss of his son. This isn’t just a story about success or failure. It’s a conversation about grief, addiction, depression, resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to rebuild your life when everything has fallen apart. Anthony speaks openly about: Life before and after prison Addiction and gambling Losing everything and living homeless Rebuilding a successful business The devastating loss of his son Depression, anxiety and grief Finding purpose through helping other men Why money and success don’t protect us from mental health struggles What real recovery looks like At Mental Reset, our mission is to create honest conversations that remind people they are never alone. We’re incredibly grateful to Anthony for sharing his lived experience with such openness and vulnerability.

    02|06 Finding Peace After Addiction, Prison & Grief | Anthony Noble

  4. 11 May

    02|05 “Being A Man About It” Nearly Killed Me | George Bell

    What does it really mean to “be a man” in today’s world? In this powerful episode of Mental Reset, we sit down with author, speaker, and men’s mental health advocate George Bell for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the channel to date. George opens up about masculinity, emotional suppression, addiction, bullying, identity, shame, and the dangerous pressure many men feel to suffer in silence. Together, we explore the masks men wear, the cost of carrying everything internally, and why vulnerability is not weakness....it’s courage. This episode is for the men who feel exhausted from pretending they’re fine. For the people supporting someone who is struggling. And for anyone trying to make sense of pain, pressure, addiction, trauma, or mental health battles in a world that often tells us to “just get on with it.” Topics covered include: • Men’s mental health • Addiction and coping mechanisms • Suicide and emotional crisis • Masculinity and identity • ADHD, trauma, and emotional regulation • Bullying and self-worth • Recovery, healing, and purpose • Why conversations like this matter more than ever George’s story is raw, honest, and incredibly important.

    02|05 “Being A Man About It” Nearly Killed Me | George Bell

  5. 19 Apr

    02|04 When Everything You Built Stops Working | With Psychotherapist James Garside

    We’re often told what should make us happy…but what happens when it doesn’t? In this episode of Mental Reset, we sit down with James Garside, a qualified psychotherapist whose journey is anything but straightforward. Growing up, James struggled with bullying and never quite felt like he belonged. That search for acceptance led him across the world, chasing answers and trying to find where he fit in. Like many of us, he followed the blueprint society lays out, building a career, forming relationships, doing everything “right.”But when COVID hit, everything changed. A lost contract. A relationship breakdown. And suddenly, the life he’d built began to fall apart. What followed was a period of deep depression… and ultimately, a turning point. Instead of continuing to search externally, James began to look inward, confronting the parts of himself hidden behind shame, fear, and protection. Now, he’s on a mission to help others do the same. Through men’s groups, community events, and open conversations, he’s creating spaces where people can connect, be seen, and realise they’re not alone. Because sometimes…the answers we’re searching for out there…are found within.

    02|04 When Everything You Built Stops Working | With Psychotherapist James Garside

  6. 29 Mar

    02|03 From Chaos to Control | Facing Myself & The ADHD Dopamine Trap

    In this episode of Mental Reset, Luke opens up about the defining moments that shaped his life... from being convicted for drink driving, to building a million-pound business, and everything in between. We explore how the dopamine trap can quietly take hold, especially for those with ADHD, driving behaviours that feel good in the moment but come at a cost long term. Luke shares how chasing external success didn’t bring the fulfilment he expected. Instead of focusing on possessions, he made a conscious decision to use his success to support the people around him. Through significant life events, Luke was forced to stop, reflect, and look inward. To sit with discomfort. To understand his thoughts and emotions. And to start living in alignment with his true purpose. This is a powerful conversation about accountability, self-awareness, and what it really means to create a life that feels meaningful...not just looks successful Real talk and real tools only, Mental Reset

    02|03 From Chaos to Control | Facing Myself & The ADHD Dopamine Trap

  7. 8 Mar

    02|02 Living With Bipolar: Dean’s Story

    You never know the battles someone has fought to still be standing today. In this episode of Mental Reset, Ryan and James sit down with Dean Clarke to talk about his journey through bipolar disorder, suicidal crisis, and rebuilding a life with purpose. Dean shares his story openly...from his time serving in the armed forces, to experiencing severe mental health struggles that eventually led to him being sectioned under the Mental Health Act. What followed was a fight to survive, understand himself, and rebuild. Today, Dean is a coach, using everything he has been through to help others who are struggling with their own mental health. This conversation explores: • Living with bipolar disorder • The reality of being sectioned • Experiencing suicidal crisis • The transition from survival to purpose • Turning pain into helping others Stories like Dean’s matter. They remind us that even in the darkest moments, change is possible. If this conversation resonates with you, please follow to support the channel and help these stories reach more people. You are not alone.

    02|02 Living With Bipolar: Dean’s Story

  8. 15 Feb

    02|01 From Crime, Addiction & Debt to Discipline, Fighting & Purpose

    Lewis Murray, also known as Indigo Muzz was a title-holding boxer, MMA fighter, and rising rap artist. On the outside, he was winning. On the inside, he was spiraling. Ketamine addiction nearly took everything. Success didn’t protect him. Talent didn’t save him. Lewis became the first person in Derbyshire convicted for drug driving, a moment that forced him to confront the reality he’d been running from. This episode isn’t about glory, it’s about consequences, accountability, and the brutal honesty required to change. Today, Lewis has turned his life around. He now coaches men, shares his story openly, and proves that recovery isn’t weakness...it’s the hardest fight of all. This is a conversation about addiction, identity, and rebuilding from the wreckage. No filters. No excuses. Just truth.

    02|01 From Crime, Addiction & Debt to Discipline, Fighting & Purpose
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Mental Reset is built on a simple belief: one person’s lived experience can become someone else’s survival guide. Hosted by James Browne and Ryan Ridgway, we have honest conversations with people about the moments that shaped them....from grief, trauma and addiction to anxiety, depression, identity and everything in between. We’re taking the conversations people often avoid out of the shadows, because sometimes hearing someone else’s story is enough to remind you that you’re not alone.

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  • Creator
    James Browne and Ryan Ridgway
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © James Browne and Ryan Ridgway
  • Show Website
    Mental Reset