Rokman Podcast

We speak with the exceptional individual who has transformed adversity into triumph, Gareth Jones - the Mental Health Wanderer. From battling addiction and brushes with the law to becoming a beacon of hope for mental health advocacy, our guest's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and redemption.  In the episode we are explore the topics of: Breaking the cycle of addiction and d...

Embark on an exhilarating journey with us as we dive into the depths of one of the most demanding running challenges known to man - the David Goggins 4x4x48 Challenge. In this captivating video, we sit down with ultra endurance athlete Bob Thomas, a seasoned veteran of extreme physical feats, to glean invaluable insights and expert tips on how to not only survive but thrive during this grueling te...

Transformation life coach, James Peters, went through unimaginable tragedy in 2017 when he lost both his father and his 4-year-old son within six months. On top of that, he faced false accusations of a crime. But instead of letting it defeat him, James used physical challenges to overcome his grief and depression. He then made the amazing decision to become a life coach, helping others bounce back...

Unleashing the potential of men in today's society is a challenge that requires a multi-faceted approach. But fear not, for there is a solution that stands tall above the rest. In a recent conversation with, Paul and Chaz, the founders of a new not-for-profit strength and well-being initiative, Terry uncovered the transformative power of fitness, resilience, and belonging as antidotes to the strug...

In this episode, we talk about the science of mental resilience. What is it? How do you improve it? And why should you even care? Mental resilience is an essential life skill that will help you overcome any obstacle that comes your way. Whether you're struggling with a personal problem or just want to be more successful in life, improving your mental resilience is key. --- VIEW ROKMAN CHALLENGES:...

We speak to the inspirational Luke Tyburski, an ultra-endurance athlete, mindset coach, author and keynote speaker. Our attitude and outlook are essential building blocks in creating a successful life. A positive perspective can be the difference between feeling empowered or defeated, so it is crucial to pay attention to our mindsets every day. We speak to Luke about: Making Choices Not Sacrifices...

Ultra-endurance athlete and race director to one of the toughest race companies in the country, Claire Smith's story is one of true inspiration. From battling addiction and depression, Claire has managed to turn her life around through endurance challenges, eventually claiming the record for the first woman in Britain to complete 20 iron-distance triathlons back to back!

Paul Minter served 18 years in the British Army as a reconnaissance soldier, completing five tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. After losing 14 friends to suicide - twice as many as those who Paul lost his combat, he felt the need for better mental health support for the Armed Forces had never been higher. So, Paul set up Head Up Charity along with three other veterans in order to provide a non-milita...

Jason Hardrath is an extreme athlete who has achieved some amazing feats, including becoming the first person to achieve 100 Fastest Known Times (FKT) records across the world. In this podcast, Jason shares his story of recovery from a near-fatal car crash and how he turned his life around to become one of the most accomplished extreme athletes in the world. Jason Hardrath Instagram: https://www.i...

Max Glover is an ex-Royal Marine Commando turned YouTube challenge athlete and personal trainer. In the last year, Max has carried a full-sized piano to the top of a mountain, carried 100kg over 100km and towed an 18-tonne truck two miles. Max Glover YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/MuscleWorld Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/muscle.world.fitness/ Website - https://maxglover.com/ ----- Ro...

In this episode, Team Rokman members, Robin and Dean, discuss how having a challenger's mindset has helped them improve and maintain a healthy wellbeing. Having both suffered with mental health difficulties, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder respectively, their stories offer plenty of inspiration for anyone struggling or looking to optimise their current mindset. This video i...

Alex Gribben is a health and fitness consultant and former Royal Marine Commando, having served in the military for 5-years. Alex's coaching business aims at helping fed-up and lost men find clarity and focus, and improve their energy and outlook in order to enable them to lead happier and healthier lives. Rokman: https://www.rokman.co.uk Alex Gribben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex_grib...

Paul Regan is a registered mental health nurse and mental health practitioner from Cardiff, South Wales. In this podcast, Paul discusses with Terry, Rokman Founder, the science and psychology behind mental health, diving deep into the signs and causes of mental illness, and the treatments and prevention techniques we can all undertake to maintain health wellbeing. --- If you have been affected by...

Carla is a world record-breaking ultra runner, adventurer and running coach. Carla has always been involved in athletics since a young age but it wasn't until she hit 34 that her years of hard work and dedication started to get the attention and notoriety they deserved when she was selected to represent the United Kingdom. Since then she has gone on to break records left right and centre, famously...

Ben Gallagher is a military veteran, athlete and explorer. Back in 2019, Ben was involved in a near-death incident that changed his life forever. Whilst on active duty, he was shot numerous times and received blast/fragmentation injuries to his upper torso and both arms. Ben has overcome many challenges since the incident, including battling severe PTSD. In this Podcast, Ben joins Rokman Founder,...

Simon Clarke is the Founder of Speakeasy Club. Focussed on shared interests and passions, Speakeasy Club's aim is to create environments where people feel comfortable in opening up to each other and learning more about how to tackle daily challenges together. After suffering from depression and severe anxiety, Simon felt this aspect of his recovery was missing from the professional help he was off...

The Running Punks are a South Wales-based virtual and local running club made up of a unique mix of individuals with a punk mentality and a thirst for life and self-improvement. They don’t take themselves too seriously, play some awesome music on a Bluetooth speaker and have a great time! In a health and fitness industry obsessed with visual aesthetics, quick fixes and fluff words of wisdom, Runni...

Dr Colin Robertson has been involved in human performance and sports science his entire professional career. He has worked in every aspect of Strength and Conditioning from rugby to wrestling to wheelchair basketball, and countless sports in between; at national and international levels of competition. As an environmental physiologist, he has prepared numerous global adventurers to undertake unima...

Will Renwick shares his epic story of hiking and running close to 500 miles across the mountains covering Wales. Starting at Swansea Observatory, Will took on the Brecon Beacons then the Black Mountains before finishing up in mid-Wales with Snowdonia's peaks! He also raised over £12k for Mind Over Mountain’s charity projects. Will Renwick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/will_renwick_/ Faceboo...

The Dawnstalkers are a South Wales based open water swim group are part of a growing cold water exposure movement that's currently sweeping the nation. Rokman Founder, Terry, sits down with Founder Grant and Lena to discuss the powerful benefits of cold water therapy has on health, resilience and wellbeing, and why you should be getting in the sea this weekend! Dawnstalkers Instagram: https://www....

Terry is joined by the ultra-endurance athlete and multiple world record holder, Sean Conway. For Sean, life has been a tale of two halves. Up until the age of 30, Sean worked 9-5 as a school portrait photographer, then after selling his business for £1, he began to pursue a life of adventure and testing his physical and psychological limits to the max. Since giving up photography, Sean has been t...

Terry is joined by practising Sikh and student of Stoicism, Pavandeep Singh. Together they discuss thought-provoking musings and learnings from personal experiences to help find meaning and purpose in a world where there is no given meaning or purpose. When he is not contemplating the fundamentals of life, Pavandeep is training to become a qualified eye surgeon. As an SIA-licensed Close Protection...

Oli Smith is an endurance running enthusiast and embracer of the outdoor lifestyle. He is not only the co-founder of the sustainable run festival, Dare2Run but is also an accomplished endurance runner, currently holding the fastest-know time for running the 50-mile perimeter of Cardiff and a two-time Dragon's Back competitor, largely considered as one of the toughest footraces in the world. When h...

Lawrence Cronk is head coach and founder of endurance coaching specialists Enduraprep, specialising in triathlon, swimming, cycling & running. They are experts in health & performance testing including VO2 max and metabolic rate and have supported individuals from beginner to elite in events ranging from 5KM runs to IRONMAN & multi-day ultra marathons. ENDURAPREP Website - https://www....

Kathy Stringer is a Team GB Duathlete and ITU World Championship 2021 Silver Medalist. Rokman Founder, Terry, discusses with Kathy the importance of mental resilience when competing at a world level and how you can sharpen your mindset through positive thinking and reframing setbacks. Kathy Stringer Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strngr_run/ ----- Rokman is a mental resilience-focussed runn...