Hull Trains - Moving Minds

On Freshers Week at the University of Hull, we discuss student mental health on Moving Minds. What challenges are students facing? How do we help them?  Jimmy Wilde, Mental Health and Wellbeing Operational Lead of Student Wellbeing at the University of Hull, joins host Gemma Oaten to discuss the challenges of adapting to university life, taking care of your mental health and the work the Universit...

Let us introduce you to Paul Spence, founder and CEO of P.A.U.L For Brain Recovery - our brilliant charity partner supporting people and families affected by acquired brain injury across the East Yorkshire region. Paul chats to Gemma about his own journey and why reaching out for help is so important. Listen to Paul’s inspiring story and discover more about the incredible work PAUL For Brain Recov...

In the latest episode of Moving Minds, our mental health podcast series on real Hull Trains journeys, we're joined by Hull superstar Calum Scott. The singer songwriter has achieved more than 10 billion streams worldwide, including signature hits like his triple-platinum cover of Robyn’s Dancing On My Own and Brit-nominated ‘Where Are You Now’ with Lost Frequencies. His latest album Avenoir ha...

Gemma is back with another episode of Moving Minds and this time we've got an exclusive preview of Pride in Hull, which returns this August. Organisers Lee Pearson and Andy Train share very personal stories in this episode, which also explores the ongoing importance of Pride in 2026. Of course, there are plenty of laughs too in the chat recorded on a real Hull Trains journey on the East Coast...

Jack Marriner-Brown is in the hot seat for the latest episode of Moving Minds, as we mark Mental Health Awareness week. A Yorkshire lad, Jack rose to fame after his appearance on The Traitors and in this candid conversation he discusses the impact being in the spotlight had on his mental health. Jack also chats to host Gemma Oaten about how he finds time to unwind, the importance of nature and his...

Legendary former Hull KR captain Chris Charles and his son Jack, a promising young halfback, join host Gemma Oaten to discuss how they cope with the challenges of rugby and the changing attitudes towards men’s mental health over the years. Episodes of ‘Moving Minds’ are recorded on real train journeys on the East Coast Main Line, with guests joining a Hull Trains service to record their episode. T...

Amy Thompson is the latest guest on our podcast recorded on real train journeys - Moving Minds! Amy is a familiar face on BBC Look North across East Yorkshire, as well as being a radio presenter and actor. In a moving conversation between two lifelong friends, Amy and host Gemma Oaten chat about the pressures of the industry they work in, dating, making the decision to not have children and plenty...

The nation fell in love with Jessie Stride when she took part in the latest season of the hit TV show The Traitors. Now, a Hull girl herself, Jessie joins our podcast 'Moving Minds' and chats about how she looks after her own mental health. Jessie, a hairdresser in her day job, also speaks about raising awareness of stammering – a type of speech disorder where the flow of spoken words is...

In this mini episode of Moving Minds, Gemma Oaten chats to Hull Trains Onboard Manager Nick about how he looks after his wellbeing, his favourite journeys and how he looks out for customers when they're travelling. Find information and support for your mental health on the NHS website or contact Samaritans who offer help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at samaritans.org

In this special episode of Moving Minds in our Hull Trains HQ studio, Gemma is joined by Luke Campbell MBE - Olympic gold medalist and the first Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire. In this candid conversation, Luke shares his own personal experience of keeping his private life private while dealing with the spotlight. Luke also delves into his decision to move into politics and the scrutiny that com...

In the latest episode of Moving Minds, Gemma Oaten chats to the founder of an amazing charity in Selby. John Venable is responsible for The Big Communi-tea - local mental health first-responders who support people in the area. John shares his own personal story with mental health and how a serious car accident led him to start the charity. Gemma also shares her own experiences and how they've...

Gemma chats to the star of Channel 5’s Dogs Behaving Badly, Graeme Hall. During the episode, Graeme catches the train with Gemma from Selby, his hometown, to Hull. They discuss the positive impact that animals can have on mental health, as well as how Graeme has coped with his rise to fame. There are plenty of funny anecdotes from the pals too! Find information and support for your mental health o...

‘Moving Minds’ is the brand new podcast from Hull Trains, the open access operator linking East Yorkshire and London King’s Cross. In this special teaser episode, host Gemma Oaten chats to Sam Ard about what listeners can expect from the series.  Gemma is familiar face from her roles on shows including Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Holby City. As the CEO of the eating disorder support service S...