PRsonal

Aged 34, the unexpected happened to Ryan Watson. He suffered a heart attack. Despite being super fit and training six times a week, Ryan needed an emergency quadruple bypass. In this episode of PRsonal, Ryan discusses how a dull pain escalated into a life-or-death situation. Ryan survived and has since founded the elite pickleball paddle manufacturer, VooDink. He sits down with host Charlotte to t...

With a BMI of over 61, a doctor gave new mum Nikki Masterman a stark warning. Lose weight – or you wouldn’t live to see your children grow-up. In this episode of PRsonal, Nikki, founder of Inspired HR, discusses everything from her ten stone weight loss journey to the agony of losing a friend who also underwent gastric surgery – only for it to end tragically. She sits down with host Charlotte Nich...

In this high-energy episode of the PRsonal Podcast, Charlotte sits down with Adam Foster — marketing agency director, university lecturer, bodybuilder, and professional wrestler, better known to fans as Shreddy. Behind the muscles and the bravado is a story of grit, charisma, and the pursuit of a childhood dream. Adam shares how a YouTube channel born from porridge oats and persistence became the...

In this powerful episode of The PRsonal Podcast, we meet Sean Brown, ex-professional rugby player, founder of the Petsercise Group, and now the straight-talking TV dog trainer featured on Channel 4’s Bad Dog Academy. But behind the spotlight and social media highlights lies a story of grit, identity loss, emotional burnout, and the unglamorous truth of starting again from scratch.   Sean opens up...

In this emotionally charged episode of the PRsonal Podcast, we sit down with Katelyn Young, founder of Juin, to uncover the real story behind the woman, the mother, and the mission. At just 17, Katelyn’s world changed with two pink lines and a heartbeat. What followed was a journey that defied every stereotype, battled every expectation, and reshaped her understanding of family, identity, and resi...

What happens when you grow up talking to spirits - and realise they’re not imaginary? In this captivating episode of the PRSonal Podcast, Charlotte Nichols sits down with Laurie Watkins, a psychic medium, holistic therapist, educator, and business owner who shares her astonishing journey into the metaphysical world. From childhood encounters with spiritual guides to full-blown mediumship and chann...

In this emotionally powerful episode of the PRsonal Podcast, host Charlotte Nichols is joined by Ben Pechey – author, LGBTQIA+ educator, consultant, and content creator – for a candid conversation about identity, advocacy, allyship , and navigating life in the face of discriminatory legal guidance . Ben shares their raw response to the UK Supreme Court’s recent decision on the legal definition of...

In this bold and honest episode of the PRsonal Podcast , host Charlotte Nichols meets Sharon Sinclair Williams - TEDx speaker, founder of The Digital Gene, and director at SSW Consulting - for a candid conversation on what it truly means to grow older as a woman in a world that isn’t always built for you. Together, they dive into Sharon’s late ADHD diagnosis at 60, her mental health struggles thro...

In this episode of the PRsonal Podcast, host Charlotte Nichols sits down with Kelly Smith , designer and founder of Spelk Studio , for a conversation that peels back the layers on living with invisible illness and late-diagnosed neurodiversity. Kelly recounts a shocking turning point in her health journey - the moment she was accidentally served the wrong cake. It seemed harmless, but that single...

In one of our most spiritually expansive episodes to date, The PRsonal Podcast   welcomes conservation biologist, canine wellness intuitive, and shamanic practitioner, Dr. Isla Fishburn. This soul-stirring conversation is a raw, courageous, and deeply healing exploration of mental health, trauma, spirituality, and the sacred relationship between humans, animals, and the natural world. Dr. Isla Fis...

What happens when your entire identity shatters in a single moment? In this raw and deeply moving episode of The PRsonal Podcast , host Charlotte Nichols sits down with Kayleigh Laverick – founder of Mama Social Co – to share a conversation that is not just about motherhood, but about survival, silence, identity, and the transformative power of connection. After a traumatic emergency C-section wit...

In this episode of the PRsonal Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Cat Neil, a mortgage advisor whose life was turned upside down in February 2024 — and who has since emerged as a powerful voice for resilience, vulnerability, and healing. Cat was nearing the end of a 5K training run when she was suddenly hit by a car while on the pavement — an incident so severe it left her with an open fract...

In one of the most moving episodes of the PRsonal Podcast to date, host Charlotte Nichols sits down with Zara King — a product designer, storyteller, and founder of Zara King Designs , the first female-owned product design company in Teesside. But Zara’s story goes far beyond products and patents. This is an unforgettable conversation about grief, identity, love, and the human drive to create mean...

When multi-award-winning entrepreneur, trichologist, and cancer activist Nicola Wood was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 36, her first question was, “Am I going to die?” But her second question was just as telling: “Am I going to lose my hair?”  In this deeply personal episode of the PRsonal Podcast, Nicola shares how her own journey with cancer changed not just her body, but her identity, her...

On this moving episode of PRsonal, British poet Michael Lewis shares his powerful and emotional journey of living with Bipolar Affective Disorder, a mental health condition he's managed since receiving his diagnosis at just 16 years old. Michael candidly speaks with host Charlotte about the realities of navigating daily life with bipolar disorder, describing in vivid detail the intensity of p...

He’s the man behind one of the North East’s most popular business magazines. Now it is time for Northern Insight founder Michael Grahamslaw to tell his story on PRsonal. Tragically, Michael recalls the night he lost both his parents. However, Michael, who has spent decades in the North East’s media industry, also shares some of the highs from his career including a chance encounter with Queen to t...

In this powerful episode of PRsonal, Charlotte Nichols sits down with Hannah Harvey, author of How to Divorce Sober, award-winning blogger, and podcaster. Hannah shares her deeply personal journey through addiction, sobriety, and divorce, shedding light on the challenges of navigating relationships, motherhood, and self-discovery. From the pressures of a workplace drinking culture to the emotional...

Maaz Rahman lost the love of his life just weeks after she gave birth to their second child. In this deeply moving episode of PRsonal , Maaz shares the devastating loss of his wife Saerah, who passed away from a rare lung condition, and how he navigated the unimaginable as a single father of two young children. Maaz, managing director of Dynamo Kings and founder of Zizu’s Daycare, speaks with host...

Darlington entrepreneur Selena Blain has been a beautician to the stars. However, the owner of Cocoon opens up to host Charlotte Nichols about a childhood so dark she remembers almost none of it. In this gripping episode of PRsonal , Selena discusses the traumatic incidents that cast a huge shadow over her early years – as well as the highs and lows of juggling business ownership with being a sing...

Ashleigh King has been through a lot in her life from experiencing sexual trauma to the murder of her best friend.  As podcast studio owner of Flamingo Heights, she hasn’t let this stop her from being the magnificent force of nature that she is today.  Hear how the birth of her daughter helped heal her and the struggles and juggles of running a business as a new Mum in episode 56 of the PRsonal Po...

2024 has been quite the year on PRsonal. And as regular host Charlotte Nichols outlines, absolutely nothing has been off limits. However, on this special end-of-the-year edition, she hands over hosting duties to former guest Michaela Reaney as the pair go over some of the most memorable episodes of 2024. From the most dramatic moments to behind-the-scenes gossip, the pair discuss the past 12 month...

Chris Carroll has nearly died. Twice. In this dramatic episode of PRsonal, Chris discusses both brushes with death – from the operation that almost took a tragic turn to the ‘cold’ that turned into a fight for his life. And Chris, who founded MGC Agency, discusses managing Crohn’s Disease with host Charlotte Nichols, battling bulimia, and his firm belief in the afterlife – after ‘seeing the light’...

In 2001, mum-of-two Laura Ashurst was diagnosed with cancer. Six years later, she was told it was incurable. On this incredible episode of PRsonal, the wellbeing coach sits down with host Charlotte Nichols to discuss how she’s become one of the longest stage-four cancer survivors. Having been told in 2007 that she had between three months and two years left to live, Laura recalls how she tried hav...

Nick Pope admits he’s in a club nobody wants to join. He lost his son.  Aged just 19, student Charlie Pope tragically drowned in a Manchester canal following a night out during the ‘Beast from the East’ storm. On this highly emotional episode of PRsonal, Nick reflects on the tragedy and how he’s handled living through every parent's worst nightmare. And Nick, who is Managing Director at Premi...

Pete Wilkinson’s body is 15 years younger than he is. A lifetime devotion to physical fitness has left Peter in incredible shape – with the CEO and founder of Reclaro tackling ironman triathlons and still getting PBs in his 50s. In this episode of PRsonal, he reveals how he juggles running a business with an intense training regime – along with the physical and mental toll of completing in ultra-t...