Becoming Okay

In this episode of Becoming Okay, Riley Tejcek shares the moment her life changed overnight, from elite performance and purpose to heartbreak, identity loss, and rebuilding from nothing. We talk about: – Being cheated on weeks before competing at world level – The mental toll of “staying strong” when you’re breaking – Why forgiveness is more about you than them – Rebuilding trust after betrayal –...

In this episode of Becoming Okay, I sit down with Paul Reeve, CEO of Cornwall Mind, to break down what mental health actually is and why the system we rely on might be getting it wrong. From growing up around NHS mental health care to leading one of the UK’s most impactful charities, Paul shares a completely different perspective: mental health isn’t something you catch, it’s something life does t...

In this episode of Becoming Okay, I sit down with Toni Lavery, a former U.S. Army Special Operations veteran with 25 years of service, who was told she's going blind… with no clear explanation. After years of high performance, poor sleep, chronic headaches, and pushing through pressure, her body forced her to pay attention. We talk about: - Why high performers ignore warning signs - The physic...

Most people think happiness comes from fixing their life. It actually starts by understanding why you’re unhappy. In this episode, with Matt Phelan, Co-Founder of The Happiness Index, x2 Workplace Happiness Author and Keynote Speaker, we cover: – Why your job might not be the real problem – The truth about “loving what you do” – And why happiness is more about relationships than anything else Chap...

In this episode, Rose shares a story that most people never speak about. From a very young age, she knew something wasn’t right, but like so many, she was silenced, dismissed, and left to carry things that were never hers to carry. This conversation goes into: - what childhood abuse can actually look like behind closed doors - how silence is created and reinforced within families - and what it tak...

What actually happens inside a therapy room? In this episode of Becoming Okay, I sit down with licensed psychotherapist Anna Jackson, who also features as a verified therapist on Every Cloud with Ferne McCann. We go inside the conversations people have when no one else is listening. The thoughts, patterns, and truths most never say out loud. From relationships and heartbreak… to grief, identity, a...

In this episode of Becoming Okay, I speak with Gabriela Flax, Founder of Pivot School, breaks down exactly how she's helped 300+ clients pivot careers, secure offers, and build businesses, with companies like: Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, Oura, Easyjet and so on... Chapters 00:00 Understanding Body Signals and Inflammation 04:56 Navigating Mental Health in the Workplace 09:15 The Meaning of Burnou...

In this episode of Becoming Okay , I speak with Mayer Marks about the moment that changed her life forever. At just six months old, her son was diagnosed with a rare terminal illness. Doctors told her to prepare for the worst. They didn’t expect him to leave the hospital. Years later, life would bring another shock when her daughter was diagnosed with the same condition. Chapters 00:00 Meet Mayer...

Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. Very few people ever feel fulfilled. In this episode of Becoming Okay , I spoke with resilience and fulfilment coach Ali West about something that completely reframed how I think about success....

Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. Anne is a psychologist, author, and expert in ambition, perfectionism, and identity. In this episode of Becoming Okay, we explore one of the most loaded questions women face... Chapters 00:00 E...

Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. In this episode of Becoming Okay, I speak with Michael Serwa, the UK’s highest-paid life coach, about the mindset, decisions, and uncomfortable truths behind building a 10 out of 10 life. Micha...

Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. In this episode of Becoming Okay, I sit down with Richard North, who survived a catastrophic car crash, endured an armed robbery in his home, built multi-million pound businesses and has lived...

Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. In this episode, I sit down with Nick Lavery, Green Beret and amputee, to talk about discipline, emotional regulation, and how to prepare your mind before life gets difficult. We explore: - Why...

Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. We spend so much of our lives chasing a feeling we call happiness, without ever stopping to ask what we’re actually looking for. In this episode of Becoming Okay, I sit down with Kapil Gupta to...

Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. We spend so much of our lives chasing a feeling we call happiness, without ever stopping to ask what we’re actually looking for. In this episode of Becoming Okay, I sit down with Jordan Dawes t...

Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. We spend so much of our lives chasing a feeling we call happiness, without ever stopping to ask what we’re actually looking for. In this episode of Becoming Okay, I sit down with Commander Mark...

Welcome, to the Becoming Okay podcast, conversations with your host Meg Schirnhofer, who meets with people who share their lived-experiences with mental health and how they are finding a way to become okay. We spend so much of our lives chasing a feeling we call happiness, without ever stopping to ask what we’re actually looking for. In this episode of Becoming Okay, Todd Tomlin and I talk about w...

From losing six figures, to building products, cafés, apps, and chasing every version of “success” the world celebrates, James Kerslake spent two decades climbing a ladder that never led where he hoped. This conversation isn’t about failure. In this raw, revealing episode, James opens up about: ◼️ Why the 5-year plan is a myth that traps entrepreneurs ◼️ How comparison destroys more dreams than fa...

From losing his mum at 15 and growing up on a council estate, to selling over £6 billion in super-prime property. After reaching the top of the UK property world, partner at Knight Frank at 25, board member at Savills at 29, Trevor Kearney shocked the industry by walking away to build something of his own. In this powerful conversation, Trevor opens up about: ◼️ The moment he realised success and...

Brad Beach doesn’t have the typical CEO story. At 28, he quit his job with no plan. He ran phone lines into his bedroom and called it an “office.” He built a company through grit, heart, and instinct, not privilege. And in 2008, during the recession, he nearly lost it all when he couldn’t make payroll. That moment changed everything. In this raw and honest episode, Brad reveals: ◼️ How a random Ub...

At 15, Elliott Rayne walked out of school, taught himself advanced tech from a basement, and built a company that he would sell by age 20. What followed wasn’t celebration, it was identity loss, burnout, and rebuilding everything from zero. In this episode, Elliott opens up about: - Turning ADHD from a limitation into a competitive advantage- Losing purpose after early success- Why tools matter mo...

From battling severe skin issues from age 12 to building Clear, an app with now over 50,000 users! Ahana didn’t follow the typical founder path. She moved countries three times, studied physics at Imperial, worked in finance, and then, in just four days, built the prototype that got her accepted into Y Combinator, the world’s most competitive startup accelerator. In this powerful conversation, she...

When a £10,000 launch failed, Luke Beastall thought his business and identity, were over. Two years later, that failure became the foundation of everything that followed. In this powerful, unfiltered conversation, Luke shares how burnout, stillness, and rebuilding from scratch reshaped not only his business, but his life. We dive into: ◼️ How failure taught him to stop fearing rejection. ◼️ The re...

In a world that glorifies being “always on,” Spencer Woods has built a successful career by doing the opposite. As a marketing founder who lives online, Spencer has seen the highs and lows of digital culture, from chasing metrics and burnout to rediscovering peace in silence. This episode is part therapy, part truth bomb. It’s about redefining success beyond money, metrics, and notifications. It&#...

What happens when the dream ends and the title that defined you disappears? Former professional rugby player Chris Bentley spent 13 years living his dream, until injury and change forced him to start over. Now a speaker, networker, and founder at Building Brands , Chris has turned his story into one of perspective, humility, and humour. In this raw, reflective conversation, we dive into: ◼️ What s...