Hello You Podcast

In this inspiring episode of the Hello You Podcast, we sit down with Shona Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Lilac HR, to explore the remarkable journey behind building a successful business while navigating some of life’s toughest challenges. Shona shares her personal story of resilience, opening up about the realities of stress, burnout, and divorce, all while growing her company from the ground up....

In this powerful episode of Hello You , we speak with Sophie Wilson, whose life was turned upside down when her close friend, Gareth Huntley, disappeared while volunteering on a remote island in Malaysia. What began as a missing person appeal quickly became an international campaign. Faced with limited information and growing concern, Sophie took matters into her own hands, coordinating a global e...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Shazia Ali, Director of Scarsdale Solicitors, to explore a journey shaped by resilience, ambition, and an unwavering commitment to community. Growing up outside Manchester as one of seven siblings after her parents emigrated from Pakistan, Shazia faced adversity from an early age. From navigating cultural expectations to experiencing racial discriminatio...

In this special solo episode of Hello You for Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m having an honest conversation about what mental health really looks like behind the scenes. We often hear people talk about awareness, but many still struggle silently while trying to keep up with the pressures of everyday life. In this episode, I open up about stress, burnout, emotional suppression, men’s mental heal...

The latest episode of Hello You features a powerful and deeply personal conversation with Shakila Texeira, who opens up about her childhood and the lasting impact of growing up around addiction. She reflects candidly on her relationship with her mother, whose struggles with addiction were something Shakila witnessed first-hand experiences that have significantly shaped her outlook on life, resilie...

In this episode of Hello You , the focus shifts inward as you take listeners through your own story and the thinking behind the show, offering a more personal and intentional perspective than previous episodes. Rather than the usual back-and-forth format, this episode feels like a direct conversation with the audience. You open up about your background and the experiences that have shaped how you...

From a troubled childhood to the front lines of conflict, this episode of Hello You is one of raw honesty and resilience. Shane Carter joined the army in a bid to turn his life around, a decision that would take him deep into the realities of war in the Middle East, including the aftermath and clean-up operations following the fall of Saddam Hussein. However, whilst the military gave him structure...

🎙️ HELLO YOU PODCAST – EPISODE OUT NOW In this powerful episode of Hello You , we sit down with Portsmouth legend Linvoy Primus to talk about the journey behind the footballer. From humble beginnings and the challenges of growing up, Linvoy opens up about the determination that carried him into professional football. He reflects on the highs of representing Portsmouth, the setbacks and doubts he f...

This Sunday on the Hello You Podcast, we’re honoured to share an incredibly powerful conversation with Gavin Moth a man whose life changed overnight after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at just 32.   Released in line with MS Awareness Month, this episode explores what happens when everything you thought your future looked like suddenly shifts.   Gavin opens up about:  ...

From Trauma to Redemption, Duke Harrison Hunter’s Journey Through Addiction, Prison & Transformation   In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Duke Harrison Hunter shares his extraordinary life story from childhood trauma and addiction to crime, prison in both the UK and the USA, and ultimately turning his life around.   Duke opens up about the early experiences that shaped him, the...

Podcast Episode 5: Mike Cox – From Police Officer to Stand-Up Comedian   In Episode 5 of Hello You Podcast, we sit down with Mike Cox, a former police officer who traded his badge for a microphone and rebuilt his life through stand-up comedy.   Mike shares his raw and often hilarious journey from working on the front line as a copper to finding freedom on stage as a professional comedian...

Hello You Podcast – Episode 4   In Episode 4 of Hello You, we sit down with Dave Myers for an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and finding purpose after life-changing trauma.   Dave shares his powerful story of losing an arm and a leg in a train-related accident in his late teens, and the long road of physical and mental recovery that followed. He opens up ab...

In Episode 3 of Hello You, we sit down with Portsmouth-born entrepreneur Alfie Ruffell for an open and thought-provoking conversation about mindset, wellbeing, and resilience.   Alfie shares how the power of positive thinking has played a life-saving role in his journey, along with an honest discussion around health, CBD oil, and alternative approaches to wellbeing. This episode explores how...

In Episode 2 of Hello You, we welcome Michael McKinson, professional boxer from Portsmouth, who made history as the first boxer from Hampshire to fight live on Sky Sports in the United States.   Michael shares his journey from youth amateur boxing to the professional ranks, opening up about the highs and lows of life in elite sport. He speaks honestly about the sacrifices required, the setbac...

In this powerful episode of Hello You, we welcome Jarrod Speed, who shares his deeply personal mental health journey and the life-altering experiences that shaped it.   Jarrod speaks openly about the loss of his children and the profound grief and trauma that followed. With raw honesty, he explores how devastating loss impacted his mental wellbeing, the challenges he faced in navigating grief...

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