Connversations

Welcome back to another episode of the Connversations podcast all - and in particular, another addition to the mini series - Conn's Corner! Confidence people! This is what this episode is all about. This mindset idea that I discuss in this episode was taken from the book called 'The Chimp Paradox' - a must read self-help book if you feel a need to make changes to your life - and maybe even 'take t...

Hello people - welcome to the 13th episode of the Connversations podcast! This is a really special one, as I’m joined by my sister Beth - making this the very first time I’ve had a family member on the podcast 🤩 In this episode, Beth and I sit down for a relaxed, honest chat. We share memories of Conn growing up and what he was like as a brother and as a person… before moving onto Beth’s own ment...

Good EVENING all! Welcome back to another episode of the Connversations Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of having Lewis Mitchell on the beige sofa this time, as he discusses his mental health throughout his life - especially from his early years of growing up in and around football, amongst family worries - to now having a wonderful family and a job he thoroughly enjoys! (Shoutout @...

Evening people - and welcome to another (slightly different) episode of the Connversations podcast! In this episode, we have a semi anonymous guest - we have Ryan on the sofa, BUT - without the camera! This was a genuinely lovely chat, as we dived really into Ryan's relationship with mental health throughout his life, all through the highs and lows - and especially with regards to unfortunately lo...

Good evening people - and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let's make 2026 a good one. 💚 For the very last episode of 2025, we have none other than Chlo Catt on the sofa with us this time! This was honestly a great chat, filled with plenty of topics that might help some of you out there as we go into 2026. I am so proud of you for coming onto the podcast Chlo, and Josh of course, her brother, for coming along to...

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all that celebrate! 🎄 I hope everyone’s had a lovely festive period so far. Me, Cam and Steph have come together one again, a year apart to bring you… the Connversations Festive Special 2025! And once again, we discuss our years in review, what went well and what we found difficult, while we keep things as authentic as possible and sharing some festive wisdom to you all! So ple...

Hello people! Hope we're all doing amazing. 💚 On the sofa this episode, we have the pleasure of having Connor Charles! Someone I've known for a very long time, and who shared a lot of memories with Conn with me growing up - a lot of it revolving around kickabouts at the park, to catching the bus together to school. Some really bittersweet memories. In this episode, we discussed Connor's mental he...

HELLO PEOPLEEEE! Welcome to another episode of the Connversations Podcast - episode 8 to be precise (and episode 32 overall to be even more precise!) And in this one, we have a returning guest to the podcast, and someone that has pretty much been mentioned in each of the last 7 episodes 😆 - Luke Gilbert! Almost exactly a year apart, me and Luke sit down in the Connversations studio once more, and...

Hello and good day wherever and whenever you are seeing this - welcome to another episode of Connversations! In this episode, we are joined by Mike Ash - someone that I've been lucky enough to have known for almost 20 whole years - and someone who was very close to our Connor. 💚 We really delve into Mike's mental health journey - childhood memories with Connor - through ALL the highs and lows (CO...

Welcome back to another episode of Connversations people… 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭? …welcome to the very FIRST episode of 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏’𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒓 - a mini series of Connversations, where I take a step back from the guests, and sit down with YOU - one on one, while I discuss various topics surrounding mental health, my own experiences intertwined, and motivation to get you guys moving! 👊 In this first solo episode, I share...

Hey guys - welcome to a rather belated upload of the latest Connversations episode! Oops 🤪 In this episode, I am joined by a good friend of mine, Tom Howard, who I am so glad finally plucked up the courage to come onto the podcast - we are all so proud of you Tom! We delve into Tom's mental health journey - all the way through being a rather difficult child (his words, not mine!) - navigating his...

In this episode of Connversations, I sit down with Alex Forster, someone I've known for a little while now, mainly through football (and the gym when I turn up of course 😜) We delve into Alex's story - from his main passions in life being football, his journey through injuries - all the way through to work life and how important it is to hold yourself accountable when it comes to finances! And ma...

Hello people - welcome to another episode of Connversations! In this episode, I sit down with one of Connor's closest friends, Ryan Di Folco - as he shares his memories with Conn - their friendship in general, but also his last interactions with Conn. It was a really tough subject to navigate, but I hope our honest discussion might bring comfort or help to anyone supporting someone with suicidal t...

Hi people! Welcome to the second episode of the Connversations podcast (finally!) In this episode, I am joined with Connor Barkley-Rogers and Dennis Gardiner, as we discuss everything about Take The Conn (TTC) - the community movement, now recently turned CIC that I (Finn) run alongside my mum. We discuss everything from the roots of TTC, when and why it started back in February 2024, and the jour...

Welcome to the very FIRST episode of Connversations - a mental health podcast, hosted by myself (Finn Tumber) through Take The Conn, that has TWO main core aims: 1. Encourage and normalise mental health conversations through having genuine and unfiltered chats (notice how we've stopped bleeping swear words 😉) 2. Encourage the guest to share any coping mechanisms/words of inspiration that has help...

Welcome back to the second BONUS episode of The Conn'Cast Podcast! And not only is this a bonus episode, but it's a special one. I am joined by my long term brother (from a different mother!) Ibra 💚 Me and Ibra met on PlayStation in 2015 through Connor, and man what a ride it has been since! From the FIFA/COD days all the way to recording a podcast with the man himself - what a journey. I just wi...

Hello everyone - long time no see! Welcome to a BONUS episode of The Conn'Cast Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Ryan and Rowland of Men-Talk. Uk - a community interest company dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding men's mental health. They offer free weekly peer-support meetings in Sheerness, Kent (Every Friday evening at 7pm), that provide a safe environment for men to share expe...

Hello all of you lovely people - welcome to Episode 22 of The Conn'Cast! In this episode, I am joined with returning guest, Connor Barkley Rogers, as we actually discuss his mental health experiences this time round! It was so great to have you on again Connor, we will absolutely have to get you on again in another series. 💚 This is the last episode of Series 1 (listen to the episode or reel that...

Hey guys, welcome to number 21 of The Conn’Cast! In this episode, I am joined by Jasmine Barker as she discusses her mental health throughout her life, namely the idea of setting boundaries and being too much of a people pleaser (something that I can SO relate to 🤭) We then also discuss some other random bits (such as Center Parcs) but also AI and how this can affect your mental health and suppor...

Hello you lovely people, welcome to the TWENTIETH episode of the Conn'Cast! In this episode, I am joined with my good friend Vic as she discusses her experiences with mental health throughout her life, and how she has used this to really grow into the person she is today! We also discuss a few memories of our lovely Conn, of whom Vic was very close friends with, and how Conn passing actually helpe...

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Welcome to episode 19 of The Conn'Cast Podcast! So it's 2025, and with that comes all the "new year, new me!" brigade! And while that can be a good thing with people trying to improve themselves, it can also be quite a daunting subject for a lot of people purely trying to get by each day. In this episode, I (Finn) dig a bit deeper into this subject, and discuss why embraci...

WELCOME everyone to The Conn'Cast Festive Special 2024! This is an episode I, along with everyone else involved, have been SO looking forward to sharing with you guys! In this festive episode, I am joined by both cohost Cameron Ralph, and past guest Steph Millen, as we have an honest and open chat about 2024 in review - reflecting on the year and how we have managed/coped with our mental health, a...

HELLO people, welcome to another episode of The Conn'Cast! This is a different style of podcast from what we usually do - I am joined this time by cohost Cameron Ralph, as we have a genuine and honest conversation about our 2024 in review, how our mental health has been throughout the year, and just really a chat between two friends! We also speak about the festive period and what this means to bo...

Hello all of you lovely people, I hope you’ve had an amazing weekend! 💚 In this episode, I am joined by Luke, who discusses his mental health in a lot of detail - everything from experiencing self doubt in his earlier years, to ways of dealing with grief, and then also discussing alcoholism more recently! Luke has a HUGE passion for fitness, as evidenced throughout his life with weightlifting com...

Hello all of you lovely people, it is Sunday! Which means ANOTHER episode of The Conn'Cast! In this episode, we are joined by Steph Millen, who discusses various topics surrounding her mental health throughout her life, for the most part discussing her grieving process after losing her sister in January 2018, and how this has affected her ever since. We also discuss topics such as phobias (which i...