Dare To Talk

Sam & Jack caught up shortly after Jack's return from Scotland, after another mountain climbing trip. Jack reflected on the week, plus how he now does these trips as a tool to aid his mental health rather than the negative. Sam discusses the impact of spreading positive recovery stories as he builds towards the two year mark of his sobriety.

Sam & Jack are joined by Ross Burgess aka @ross_tyler_burgess who's life story begins with a typical working class upbringing, but with a culture of drinking around him from a young age. Ross began drinking at 14, eventually leading him to drugs. Then as his own boss later in life, the lack of accountability for his actions lead to a more than turbulent lifestyle. Fast Forward and Ross is...

Sam & Jack are joined by Micheal Hilton aka @themichealhilton who talks honestly about his recovery. Micheal described himself as an alcoholic, which started at a young age, he tried the fellowship but his real wake up come 4 and a half years into recovery. Personal ownership and becoming one with your own intuition is what Micheal attests to his lifestyle now. He has changed his life for the...

Sam & Jack are joined by Holly Brookes, who talks about her upcoming challenge in which she is walking 60 miles (100km) along the Suffolk Coast on Father's Day for Dementia UK in memory of her Dad, Pete, who sadly passed away last year. Holly's dad had Alzheimer's for around 5 years and understands how difficult it is not just for the person, but their families too. That's why...

Sam & Jack are joined by Rob Dunger, broadcaster, producer, presenter with Suffolk Sound. Who was kind enough to invite us to his lovely Studio 4 in an unknown location, but this time to tell us his own story. Rob opens by telling us about his early life growing up in Birmingham, establishing himself a career with WH Smith, before a new relationship led to a life changing decision to move to H...

Sam & Jack are joined by Jodi aka @soberflourish who speaks openly about her 100 day challenge to quit booze and change her lifestyle, which turned into a passion to help people become alcohol free, and helping to spread the word of how it contributes to overall wellbeing. Jodi explains the impact it had on improving her mental health, from being anxiety riddled and distanced from her goals an...

Sam & Jack are joined by Kate aka @walking_the_straight_line who tells her story of her unhealthy relationship with alcohol which began at a young age. The casualness of alcohol at home led to alcohol becoming part of Kates every day life. Drinking became ingrained in Kate's working life and home life, and eventually led to some chaotic events, one in particular, beginning at a knitting ev...

Sam & Jack are joined by Johnny Lawrence aka @theselfdevelopmentcoach who opens up about his journey from being raised in a household where domestic violence was common, suffering child abuse and turning to alcohol to cope. Johnny escaped this abuse but it was not until his sons were born that he decided to turn his life around. Johnny explains he attempted to speak to his father many years la...

In this the 50th episode of Dare To Talk, Jack looks back on the last 3 years, and what has led him to raising close to £5000 in aid of the British Heart Foundation, and in memory of his Dad. A story that began during the first year of the COVID pandemic. A positive relationship, a promotion at work and all looking good, led to a massive crash in January 2021, and a return to depression, suicidal...

Sam & Jack spoke with Tommy Fisher, who opens up about his addiction. What began with a difficult school life getting bullied, led to a desire to prove himself coupled with the influence of a negative role model. Tommy became a father at a young age but this did not stop his addiction to cocaine, and neither did the birth of his second son. Tommy eventually decided to turn his life around, and...

Sam & Jack sat with Kaye who opened up abut her story of addiction which began at the age of 12. Kaye is very honest about her upbringing, and the feelings she had of always wanting attention. This unfortunately led to a lifestyle of substance misuse, losing friendships along the way. Following stints in rehab and hospital, Kaye found the fellowship and changed her life. Kaye offers advice for...

Sam & Jack sat down with Harry Kerins who opened up about his battles with anxiety. This began at a young age, as a schoolboy, and the pressures of schoolyard perceptions. Harry is very honest about his daily suicidal thoughts and how it all came to a head during a toxic relationship. Harry provides some good advice on what helped him get to a positive place in his life now, and Sam sets some...

Sam & Jack Zoomed with @DadInRecovery aka Nick Conn, who speaks openly about his whirlwind life that begins as an aspiring police officer. Nick details how cocaine took hold of his life, and led to him leaving the police, to become a snowboard instructor, to Berlin and being involved in illegal activity with Albanian gangs. Following a series of events Nick had a wake up call and engaged with...

Sam & Jack sat down with Vicky who has ben in recovery for 2 years. Vicky opens up about her addiction which began at the age of 12. Vicky's story is an honest one, having been married at the age of 23, owning her own business and keeping a cocaine addiction secret until she could no longer do so. An overdose, being sectioned and rehab eventually got Vicky to begin her recovery journey, inspir...

Sam & Jack are joined by Adrian Cox from the band Bad Manners; musician, tour manager, manager and promotor. Adrian details his battle with addiction that started from the age of 15. He speaks openly about his alcohol and drug abuse that affected his entire life, as well as his gambling addiction which drove him to endless lies and deception. Adrian has been in recovery for almost 9 years and...

Sam & Jack are joined by Gareth Lake again, previously on Episode 16 - Young Offender, Gareth opens up about his struggles post breakup with the mother of his children and managing being a Dad in a co parenting situation. Gareth gives advice to men going through similar struggles and sheds light on how he made it work. He also speaks openly about the relationship with his father, who he tragic...

Sam & Jack were joined by Jason aka Beard Manners, who opens up about the devastating loss of his baby girl and how him and his family still deal with the grief and how they keep her with them wherever they go. Jason was very open about his own mental health and the things that help him, and he provides some great lessons and support for anyone experiencing the same difficulties he has been th...

Sam & Jack went to meet Buster aka Harry, and his daughter Claire. Buster tells all about his history with the sport of boxing, from training as a young Ipswich lad, to competing all over the world representing the RAF. He speaks about his love of the history of boxing and how he maintains a strict regime even now at the age of 88. Buster speaks honestly about his Parkinsons, and other medical...

Sam and Jack Zoomed with Barry Morton, who details an honest story of his life, and battle with mental health which came to a head a few years ago. He tells of how this manifested and the things he used to help change his struggles. Barry is a big proponent of Cold Water Therapy and a group he turned to, Man Clan, who allow men to speak in an open forum and share experiences. Barry took part in Da...

Sam & Jack Zoomed with Gary Miller just prior to New Year's, and in the midst of DareTo Dip December. Gary talks openly about his recovery from alcohol and his new found love for cold water therapy. Gary has founded a group similar to the Dare to Dip up in Scotland, making use of the beautiful Loch's for their own benefit. Gary also speaks about a cycling accident he suffered when he was hit b...

A secondary recording due to the original plan not going how it should have. Our interviewee was very much at the starting point of his recovery from addiction and so Sam & Jack decided to hold off the interview, they discuss this at length and also look ahead to 2023 and Sam's new challenge of entering the boxing ring. Also discussed is Dare To Dip December and now being at the half way point...

Sam & Jack are joined by Mick who speaks openly about his alcoholism, functioning as a paramedic, the incident that was the catalyst for his recovery, and how he got to 24 years sober. This is an inspirational story from a man who is now entering a new phase of his life showing signs of early on set dementia. An honest story about recovery.

Sam & Jack sat down with Rick Ward and chatted about two important topics for men. Weight gain and hair loss was causing a lot of insecurity so Rick decided to do something about it and has lost over 4 1/2 stone in weight, and then decided to get a hair transplant. In this episode Rick opens up about his insecurities in the hope to inspire others.

Sam & Jack are joined by Reece Calver, who opens up about his struggles with Long Covid. From catching the virus early on in February 2020 whilst on tour with a dance company, Reece's whole life was changed. He explains the various symptoms he suffered and the new project he now begins with Long-Term Creative.

On the eve of #DareToDipDecember the boys catchup on recent events, its been a while! Jack has been climbing mountains, running and hiking 21 miles for Movember, Sam has been ill a lot...... A look ahead to dare to dip december plus an amusing part One to Jack's butthole chronicles!