On todays episode I had a good old catch up with James Simison. From stoic, the strong silent type, a label that awarded him positive recognition at school, James found himself struggling in later life through behaviours adopted due to that one

Drop The Label ep 11

Jul 24th, 2022 53m 19s

Today I spoke with Lee Jameson-Laffey. Lee has done and is doing many amazing things with his life from foster parent to performer to business owner, entrepreneur. We discussed labels close to Lee surrounding alcohol, feelings of isolation and

Drop The Label ep 10

Jul 17th, 2022 1h 1m

On todays episode I spoke to the lovely Cain Quillman. An author, Cain has written his memoirs as a method of therapy, to share his story with the world in the hope that they might help someone. We discuss his first book “Dragged Up and Torn Ap

Drop The Label ep 9

Jul 10th, 2022 47m 23s

Today we have Melissa Dunkeld on the Drop the Label Podcast. Melissa has been with RT Fitness for a number of years now and we discussed the label disabled given the fact she is an amputee… we talked women in tech, being clever and then we tal

Drop The Label ep 8

Jul 3rd, 2022 47m

"Boring" On todays episode I’m chatting with Toni Young from East Shore Wellness, a private coaching facility in Seaham. From labels such as “boring” for not drinking the weekend away to the labels often found in the fitness industry. We then

Drop The Label ep 7

Jun 26th, 2022 47m 29s

“Introvert” On todays episode, I have long time friend and possibly longest ever client of RT Fitness John Haigh. A challenge in itself John came onto the podcast as part of his own journey of self discovery and acceptance rather than dropping

Drop The Label ep 6

Jun 19th, 2022 53m 10s

"Physical appearance" Today on Drop the Label we have Rick Frame. Rick is both a fitness instructor and teacher. As a fitness instructor Rick faced labels imposed on him from his physical appearance but he dug his heels in and didn’t let them t

Drop The Label ep 5

Jun 12th, 2022 51m 39s

"anxiety" "feminist" On todays episode I have one of RT Fitness longest standing members, Emily Snowdon with whom I’ve put the world to rights many times over. We discussed labels close to Em such as anxiety, dealing with that particular label

Drop The Label ep 4

Jun 5th, 2022 47m 13s

Todays labels "Food addict" This weeks episode I’m talking with Nikki Dodds who walked through our RT Fitness doors 2 and a half years ago. We discussed labels and stereotypes associated with sport alongside personal choices and identity surrou

Drop The Label ep 3

May 29th, 2022 51m 31s

Todays Labels "Posh", "Skinny and Slut"...I’m chatting with good friend and client Tom Renwick. Tom turned interviewer throughout and we discussed labels such as "Posh", "Skinny and Slut". We also explore class divisions and how they change the

Drop The Label ep 2

May 22nd, 2022 46m 27s

Todays Labels "Mam" & "Domestic abuse survivor" I chat to Caroline Potts from Ellison Grey Bridal Boutique… we discuss loads from the label mam to Domestic Abuse Survivor and thoughts on the mask/label slipping when you live your life accordin

Drop The Label ep 1 (the pilot)

May 11th, 2022 44m 37s

On todays pilot episode I’ve got my darling husband Ross who discusses labels in general with me before heading down the fitness industry classics and whether we prefer "PT" or "Coach". Remember this is the pilot episode and as D:Ream said… th

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