Brave Everyday - Courage isn't the absence of fear, it is action despite it.

Brave Everyday - Courage isn't the absence of fear, it is action despite it.

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Who Are You Becoming? From Rock Bottom to Strength with Luke John Harrison
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What happens when you stop asking, “What do I want?” and start asking, “Who am I becoming?” In this episode of Brave Everyday, I’m joined by Luke John Harrison, coach, speaker and two-time author, for a brilliant conversation about fitness, mental health, identity and rebuilding your life from the inside out. Luke openly shares his journey from drinking, drugs and struggling with his mental health to creating a life built around strength, structure and discipline. We talk about the danger of the all-or-nothing mindset, why consistency beats intensity, using comparison as motivation rather than letting it steal your joy, and why sometimes doing less can actually move you further forward. We also explore social media, parenting, happiness, feeling constantly busy, learning to adapt when life gets in the way and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who inspire you to grow. And Luke leaves us with one powerful question: Who are you becoming? Because lasting change isn't only about what you achieve. It's about the person you become along the way. A real, honest and thought-provoking Brave Everyday conversation about courage, discipline and becoming stronger from the inside out. Follow @braveeverydaypodcast for more. You can connect and follow Luke here His website here
Tough Talks Episode: Social Media, Sobriety, Mental Health & Making a Positive Impact
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Luke Leyland and I are joined by Lee Strong, founder of The Wick Foundation, for a conversation that goes up, down, left and right but centres around some important real-life issues. Lee shares how his own sobriety journey led him to create The Wick Foundation, The Wick Walk and The Sober Session Podcast, using exercise, community and connection to help him build a healthier life and support others along the way. The trio then tackle the big subject of social media. Is it helping us or harming us? From filters and unrealistic expectations to online trolling, cyberbullying, negative comments and the impact social media can have on children and young people, they discuss both sides of living in an increasingly online world. They also talk about the power we have to influence others, the importance of using platforms responsibly, protecting our children online, human connection, online dating, sobriety, support networks and why sometimes one conversation can be enough to spark change in someone else's life. It's honest, funny, thought-provoking and, as always with Tough Talks, more unfiltered. You can follow Luke here Lukes documentary - Dan Bature Kudawa And Lee here
From Addiction and Fear to Purpose and Hope | Ryan T. Reichert’s Comeback Story
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In this powerful episode of Brave Everyday, Louise speaks with Ryan T. Reichert about his journey from addiction, fear and self-destruction to sobriety, healing, purpose and helping others. Ryan shares his story of growing up in a small town, struggling with alcohol from a young age, prescription drug addiction following military injuries, and serving for 20 years in the US Army before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He opens up about reaching breaking point, attending his first AA meeting, losing his marriage and career, and having to rebuild his life with brutal honesty. Now, Ryan is using his lived experience to create hope for others through speaking, writing, veteran support and his work with Healer, Our Protector. Together, we discuss addiction, mental health, boundaries, people pleasing, confidence, healing, purpose and why our struggles can become part of the strength we use to help someone else. A conversation about redemption, resilience and the power of sharing your story, because sometimes the bravest thing you can do is let someone know they are not alone. If they can do it, maybe you can too. You can follow and connect with Ryan here.
You Are Meant For More | Sam Beresford on ADHD, Courage & Walking Away
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What if where you are right now isn't where you have to stay? In this episode of Brave Everyday, I’m joined by Sam Beresford for a conversation that goes much deeper than simply talking about what we do. We talk about ADHD, having a head full of ideas, believing that those ideas are actually possible, and the importance of not putting a limit on what your life could become. Sam shares his belief that “you are meant for more” and that wherever you are right now doesn't have to be where you stay. We also talk about something that takes an enormous amount of courage: walking away from the things that are destroying you. Because sometimes being brave isn't about fighting harder or holding on tighter. Sometimes it's knowing when something isn't good for you anymore, finding the strength to leave it behind, and accepting that you can still miss something, or someone, and know that walking away was the right thing to do. And, of course, we get into the big questions too... What does being brave actually mean? Because there isn't a manual for life. Your story isn't supposed to look like mine, and mine isn't supposed to look like yours. Your life is yours to write. This is a real, honest conversation about ADHD, ambition, self-belief, purpose, change, letting go and having the courage to believe that there is more for you. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. You can contact and connect with Sam here.
I Like the Way My Brain Works" | Giles Paley-Phillips on ADHD, Creativity & Being Authentically You
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n this episode of the Brave Everyday Podcast, I'm joined by the brilliant Giles Paley-Phillips—author, podcaster, creative and storyteller, for a heartfelt conversation about embracing who you truly are. We explore how ADHD, dyslexia and neurodiversity can be challenges, but also incredible strengths when we stop trying to fit into someone else's version of "normal." Giles shares his experiences of childhood loss, finding creativity through music and writing, becoming a children's author, and why authenticity is one of the bravest things we can choose. We also discuss: • ADHD and why it can be a superpower • Dyslexia, creativity and thinking differently • Parenting, confidence and helping children thrive • The importance of books, storytelling and emotional expression • Grief, resilience and healing • Why vulnerability creates connection • Podcasting, meaningful conversations and personal growth • What being brave really means This is a warm, honest conversation full of hope, perspective and reminders that you don't have to change who you are to belong. Please follow Giles on instagram here 🎧 Listen now and remember... Your story matters. Your voice matters. You matter.
From Grief to Growth: How Taking Action Changed Everything | Ollie Payne | Brave Everyday
When Ollie Payne lost both of his parents to brain tumours before adulthood, life could have taken a very different path. Instead of letting grief define him, Ollie chose action over motivation, creating a life dedicated to helping others rebuild after trauma. In this deeply honest conversation, we explore loss, resilience, gratitude, mental health, habit change, and why small daily actions can transform your future. Ollie shares how losing both parents shaped his outlook on life, the importance of discipline over motivation, working with people recovering from traumatic brain injuries, and why gratitude for the simple things can completely change your perspective. This is an episode full of hope, practical wisdom, and powerful reminders that courage isn't about never struggling, it's about choosing your next step anyway. In this episode we discuss: Losing both parents to brain tumours Living with grief and finding purpose Why action beats motivation Building healthy habits after trauma Mental health and resilience Gratitude and perspective Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation Identity after adversity Small steps that change your life What it truly means to be brave 🎙️ Brave Everyday is the podcast sharing real stories of struggle, strength and resilience, proving that courage isn't the absence of fear, it is action despite it. If this episode resonates with you, please follow, rate and review the podcast, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Follow and work with Ollie website here Instagram here
Unrealistic Expectations with Luke Leyland
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In this episode of Tough Talks, Brave Everyday sits down with co-host Luke Leyland to unpack the messy, personal topic of unrealistic expectations — what they are, who sets them, and how they shape self-esteem. The conversation covers unrealistic expectations placed on single parents and working mums, outdated "Fred Flintstone" gender roles in the household, and the emotional load of being the one who "does it all." Luke opens up about a genuinely unrealistic ask, trying to arrange a fight in the Colosseum in Rome, and what he learned when the answer was a hard no. They also dig into how unrealistic expectations tie into low self-esteem and depression, why growing as a person can cost you certain friendships, and why setting boundaries and protecting your energy matters more with age. Expect honest, unfiltered perspective from two very different but aligned points of view, a mum's lens and a dad's lens on a topic that touches almost everyone. In this episode: Unrealistic expectations in parenting and relationships Gender roles and the mental load of working parents Luke's Colosseum story — reaching for the impossible Unrealistic expectations, self-esteem, and depression Growing apart from friends as you change Setting boundaries and protecting your energy
Breaking Free from Addiction, Anxiety & Self-Doubt | Adam Donald
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Adam Donald's story is one of resilience, courage and transformation. After years of battling anxiety, depression, addiction, low self-esteem and people-pleasing, Adam reached a point where he knew something had to change. What followed was a journey of rebuilding his life from the inside out—one small step at a time. In this powerful conversation, Adam shares how he went from relying on alcohol and drugs to cope with life, to becoming a mindset and lifestyle coach helping people across the world improve their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. Together we discuss: • Addiction and recovery • Mental health and depression • Social anxiety and low confidence • The impact of bullying • Social media and comparison culture • Building healthy habits • People pleasing and setting boundaries • The power of movement and exercise • Why consistency beats perfection • Raising resilient children • Learning to be proud of yourself • What being brave really means You can fill in the Application form to join the waiting list for The Consistency Code here Follow Adam on instgram here
From Survivor to Leader: Karen Mitchell's Brave Everyday Story
Karen Mitchell is living proof that your past does not have to define your future. After surviving childhood sexual abuse, growing up as a latchkey child and overcoming years of trauma, Karen rebuilt her life through faith, education, mentorship and a determination to help others. Now an Assistant Head of Law, mentor, property investor and founder of Diamant Femme, Karen empowers women to lead from who they are rather than what they do. In this powerful conversation we discuss: • Overcoming childhood trauma • Healing after abuse • Identity and self-worth • Why mentorship changes lives • Building resilience • Leadership and confidence • Raising resilient children • Breaking limiting beliefs • Women's empowerment • Finding hope after hardship This episode is a reminder that no matter where your story begins, it doesn't have to end there. If this conversation helped you, please follow, rate and share the Brave Everyday Podcast. Helping people feel seen, heard and understood. You can follow and connect with Karen here
The Power of Being Yourself | Gareth "The Avocado" on Trauma, Recovery & Mental Health
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In this deeply moving episode of the Brave Everyday Podcast, I sit down with Gareth "The Avocado" to hear an extraordinary story of resilience, survival and hope. Growing up in Zimbabwe, Gareth experienced childhood abuse, trauma, addiction, bullying and severe mental health challenges. After multiple suicide attempts and being told he may never live independently, he made the courageous decision to rebuild his life from the ground up. Now living in Spain, Gareth helps others transform their lives through personal development, recovery and his unique "Avocado Philosophy" teaching people to be human, not perfect. Together, Gareth and I discuss: Surviving childhood abuse and trauma • Living with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia • Addiction and recovery • Suicide prevention and finding hope again • Learning to love yourself • Why authenticity is more powerful than perfection • The courage to be yourself • Mental health, healing and resilience If you've ever struggled with your mental health, questioned your worth or wondered if life can get better, this conversation is proof that healing is possible and that your story is far from over. Helping people feel seen, heard and understood. Follow and subscribe to the Brave Everyday Podcast for more inspiring conversations with people who have turned adversity into strength. Follow Gareth on instagram here Facebook here Sign up and read Gareths full story here Brave Everyday is proudly sponsored by https://www.paulnaisbittcoaching.com/
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