In this repurposed special episode, I’ve curated powerful moments from past interviews that dive deep into health, fitness, wellness, and mental resilience. These conversations are honest, raw, and inspiring — featuring world champions, comedians, fitness experts, and first responders who speak openly about struggle, recovery, and growth. 🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode 00:32 – Billy SchwerFormer British, Commonwealth, European & World Boxing ChampionBilly opens up about life after boxing, losing his identity, battling depression, and reaching the depths of despair — including suicidal thoughts. He shares how boxing once saved his life, why retirement nearly broke him, and how he transformed himself into a personal performance coach. 03:33 – Frank King“The Mental Health Comedian” | Suicide Prevention SpeakerFrank shares his extraordinary journey of turning lifelong depression into a message of hope. With honesty and humour, he explains why comedy can be one of the most powerful tools in suicide prevention — especially for first responders and emergency services. 06:17 – Anna VocinoActor, comedian, podcaster & bestselling cookbook authorAnna talks about nutrition, cholesterol myths, personal experimentation with diet, and how real-life stress can derail even the healthiest routines — and how to recover from that. 07:16 – Vinnie TortorichCelebrity Fitness Trainer | Creator of Fat: A DocumentaryVinnie breaks down misunderstood health topics, including supplements, vitamin deficiencies, cholesterol, and why “one-size-fits-all” health advice doesn’t work. He explains the importance of personal responsibility and experimentation when it comes to fitness and nutrition. 09:17 – Dave PamahI close the episode with a deeply important conversation about mental health stigma, especially within the emergency services. I’m joined by Ashlie Walton, a police wife, and Clint Walton, a serving police officer, as we discuss why “it’s okay not to be okay” — and how attitudes are slowly changing. 💬 Why This Episode Matters This episode tackles: Mental health stigma Suicide prevention Life after elite sport Fitness myths and nutrition truth Emergency service PTSD Finding purpose after loss These are conversations we need to keep having. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.If this episode resonates with you, please share it — you never know who might need to hear it today.
