This week I'm joined by Beds Fire and Rescues ACFO Alison Kibblewhite, we talk about her journey in the fire service starting in 1995 in wales as a firefighter, to her current role as Assistant chief fire officer. This was a great chat to learn

"In The Bays" With Luton White

May 13th, 2022 46m 33s

Welcome back everybody! As its Mental Health Awareness Week, I got to sit down with some of the firefighters from Luton Fire Station, In this episode some of the guys talks openly about the struggle's with loneliness and mental health during lo

Fatherhood Part 2

Mar 23rd, 2022 1h 3m

Picking up where we left off Dean, Mark and myself carry on the conversation about parenthood and work. CHECK IT OUT !

Fatherhood

Mar 16th, 2022 1h 3m

This week I'm joined by some of my closest buddy's Mark and Dean, with kids all around around a similar age we chat about the huge pressures that come with fatherhood from newborns to 10 going on 18 year old's. Most importantly its three guys t

Being Dad

Mar 9th, 2022 1h 11m

Hey Guys!This week we are back with a cracking episode. We are joined by Scott Mair from P M H Support, Scott is a consultant in paternal mental health and parent education. If you are a parent or an expectant parent especially a Dad please tun

For Men To Talk

Mar 2nd, 2022 40m 1s

Welcome Back!This week I'm joined by Luke Newman, founder of For Men To Talk. Luke has created a multi county support group for men to talk and also written a book "The Mental Health Moles" We chat about what put him on this incredible journey

Owning My Anxiety

Feb 23rd, 2022 1h 7m

Welcome back guys! This week I am joined by Becky who shares her story about living with Anxiety and panic disorder, this was an episode that we can really revisit in the future as we only scratched the surface of this disorder! Don't forget to

Special Creatures

Feb 16th, 2022 1h

Welcome back guys! This week I'm joined by the awesome Pete Lewin, a paramedic for 26 years and also the founder of Pete Lewin's Newfoundland's. This is up there with one of my favorite interviews, Pete is an incredible guy with incredible dog

Under Control

Feb 9th, 2022 1h 8m

This Week i had the pleasure of being joined by Fire control operators Faye, Ann and Louise.We discuss the role, the highs and lows of the job and how they still get that buzz when a job comes in! A really interesting and fun episode to record!

Burying Trauma

Feb 2nd, 2022 1h 6m

We are back! and now with weekly episode's :)This week I'm joined by Danielle, we're chatting about her mental health and potential causes including finding out she was abused at a young age and how she copes now to stay on top of her health. W

State Of Play

Dec 16th, 2021 31m 8s

Welcome back ! A little catch up from me letting you guys know what's going on, what we have planned for 2022 and I may have dropped a little rant in between. Stay safe everyone ! M

Finding A Balance

Nov 19th, 2021 54m 24s

In our 3rd Episode from our mini series 'In The Bays' I'm joined by Kieran, a father to be and firefighter in bedfordshire. We have a chat about our brother Chris who we lost during Covid and the role he played as a father figure and mentor to

Exercise Your Mind

Oct 15th, 2021 1h 8m

In this weeks episode of our mini series 'In The Bays' I'm joined by Ultra runner and colleague from Beds fire and rescue Ian Hammett. We discuss the pro and sometimes cons linked with physical and mental health and how the two are equally impo

Mental Health & Motivation BOOP/STRNGRL

Aug 27th, 2021 59m 53s

This week I am joined by Business owner, personal trainer and content creator Steph, owner of Stronggirlfitness UK. Having recently tested positive with Covid we talk about the mental health implications of having your daily routine and things

Steve's Story

Jun 21st, 2021 34m 14s

This week in our FIRST 'In The Bays' mini series I am joined by Steve, After almost ten years suffering with verbal and physical and problems at work Steve felt the only way out was to attempt to take his own life. Just by pure luck Steve's fri

Weight On My Shoulders

May 7th, 2021 37m 10s

Welcome to season 2!!!This Week Ive gone solo as I discuss were it all went wrong for me starting with my debt from a young age and the effect that had on me for the next 10 years.

Long Way To Go

Mar 19th, 2021 45m 39s

This week really was unscripted, I have had a rough week and not time to plan so we went with it and it all got a bit crazy :D We also discuss the latest news from the UK this week :) Enjoy !

Destroyed By Media

Mar 12th, 2021 51m 38s

In this weeks catch up we discuss the hot topic of the week, The interview with Harry And Meghan. Some important mental health topics were brought up in this interview so its important that its faced and discussed head on. The media can spin a

Take The Small Victories

Mar 6th, 2021 1h 12m

Substance Misuse Recovery. This week I'm joined by Mark who works for the NHS as a Substance misuse recovery worker, We have a great chat about what that involves and how he keeps his stress levels down in a role with many challenges. We also h

Roadmaps ,Royals And Captain Tom

Mar 3rd, 2021 52m 46s

In this week impromptu catch up I'm joined by my better half to discuss the feelings with the school return looming, The late great Captain Tom and Prince Harrys latest comments. Enjoy and as always drop us some feedback and leave a review :)

Under Pressure

Feb 6th, 2021 46m 47s

This week I am joined by Graham who works as a HART paramedic and On call firefighter as we talk about Stress! We discuss the effects of not seeking help when experiencing stress and what this can ultimately lead to if not addressed. Graham tal

Close To Home

Jan 13th, 2021 33m 33s

We are back ! A little catch up from Mark and Me ! Sorry we have been away!

Food For Thought Pt1

Dec 9th, 2020 45m 50s

This week we welcome back Lisa to talk about food!! We talk about whether our children are getting enough nutritional learning at school, How a balanced food life supports mental health, how to make little changes here and there for a big benef

Freeze For Frontline - Mid Week Catch Up

Dec 2nd, 2020 41m 40s

Its been a while since Mark and I last caught up, this week we have a chat about the end of lockdown, vaccines, Mental health budget announcement, and public sector pay freeze !!

Back To School!

Nov 22nd, 2020 50m 26s

This week Mark and I talk about whether the right things are being taught at school, Life skills I feel are completely overlooked at school and I believe is a contributing factor in communication and financial issues in our society. Have a lis