The Joe Gilligan Trust Podcast

Through hard work, persistence and years spent learning her craft in repertory theatre, Sue Jenkins has built a career defined by talent, resilience and a genuine love of acting. From early appearances in classic television series such as Z-Cars in the 1970s, through to more recent roles in acclaimed dramas like The Responder alongside Martin Freeman and The Cage with Sheridan Smith, her journey r...

Ep17 - Lucas Yeomans BBC Radio Stoke Lead Sports Presenter Craig Gilligan Lucas Yeomans BBC Radio Stoke Today’s guest is someone I’ve known for quite a long time, Lucas was once a student of mine at school, and like many teachers we see hundreds of young people pass through the classroom over the years. But every so often, someone leaves more of an impression and Lucas was one of those students. B...

In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Brogden. I actually met Matt by chance when I was a customer in the Levi clothes shop where he works in Cannock, Staffordshire, UK. We got chatting, and I was immediately struck by his strength of character and how open he was about the journey he’d been through. In his mid-twenties, Matt was diagnosed with a large benign brain tumour, something that understanda...

Dedicated To The Memory of Will Clifford 15. Talking Music with Joe Green Craig Gilligan “Don’t think you’re invincible or the best - Stay humble & take everything as a learning experience”. Joe Green lives a bit of a double life. By day, he’s a criminal defence lawyer, working with people when the stakes couldn’t be any higher. But step outside that world and Joe’s deep into writing songs, ma...

Today, we have a remarkable individual joining us. Someone whose journey embodies resilience, honesty, and an incredible spirit. Fliss Walters openly navigates the complexities of bipolar disorder, finding strength and peace through her dedication to yoga. Her story is one of strength and self-discovery. Get ready to be inspired by her honest, grounded perspective, and the sheer bravery it takes t...

I have known Steve all his life and can say with confidence that his lifelong interest, curiosity and passion for the creative arts has never left him. Particularly singing, acting and film making. In this conversation we explore his decision to move to London and study at the Royal Academy of Music and how this helped to manage his anxiety. We delve into the challenges of the audition process and...

The JGT Podcast was initiated by the young people we support and aims to provide a distraction and comfort to those experiencing ongoing hospital visits and challenging treatment plans. The burden of a cancer diagnosis in your teens or early twenties is particularly distressing and we hope in some way, our podcasts make this very frightening experience just a little easier. Our subscribers tend to...

I first came across Nicola Nuttall on social media. Mainly because of her hash tag, #shitscaredmum. I can’t think of a better description of how it feels as a parent to see your child on a teenage cancer ward. All parents go into survival mode when their son or daughter has a life threatening illness. They fundraise, campaign, fight and will move heaven and earth to arrive at a curative outcome. O...

11. Talking Music with Alex Reeves Hosted by Sam Martin Thank you so much for all the positive feedback on our talking music series. It’s great that so many of you are enjoying our conversations. This episode is hosted by Sam Martin and his guest is professional drummer Alex Reeves. Alex has performed drums live on stage, radio and TV and recorded on albums with Elbow, Dizzee Rascal, Razorlight, B...

One of the UKs best loved, highly regarded and established Sax players. Craig Gilligan JGTrust Today’s guest is one of the UKs best loved and long established saxophone players Chris ‘Snake’ Davis. I’ve followed his career for many years and really enjoy is melodic and soulful playing! He’s gone from a gigging sax player travelling around the country in a van playing with punk bands and function b...

9. Carol Close - Turning tragedy into positivity with DocBike Staffordshire Craig Gilligan JGTrust Our guest this episode is the regional lead for DocBike Staffordshire (#lukeslegacy) Carol Close. She campaigns vigorously for Biker safety throughout the midlands and is very grateful for the support offered from Staffordshire police and the healthcare professional who work with the charity. First a...

8. Andy Oakes - Advocate in raising awareness of men’s mental health Craig Gilligan With over 40 years experience as a Social Worker Andy has a fascinating story to tell. From his humble beginnings as a young man who stumbled into the profession to the pro-active ambassador he is today. Coordinating projects within the city of Stoke-on-Trent such as ‘Goal Difference’ which is an initiative that en...

7. Talking music with professional musician, writer and producer Iwan Gronow Craig Gilligan Iwan Gronow’s music has been shaped by his time and experiences in two worlds: his youth spent exploring the grunge scene in Cornwall and later becoming deeply embedded in the music of Manchester. Iwan’s first three singles demonstrate his versatility as an artist. Debut In The Mire combines a melodic Numan...

‘Joe’s best friend’ is the only way to describe Tom, or ‘Pal’ as Joe always called him! They grew up together and shared so many important milestones. Yes he is extremely intelligent and perceptive but that far from defines him. He is kindness personified and I sincerely hope you know someone like Tom and have them in your lives. In this episode we talk about living in Budapest and Cologne. Overco...

Episode 5 Darryn Scott - Thought provoking podcast with former cancer patient Darryn Craig Gilligan Darryn Scott is from Wicklow, Ireland.  He is creative, interesting, kind and radiates positivity. Yes, his story is at times desperate and it’s clear that its only through the love and support of his wife Elaine and his close friends and family that he’s the person he is today. Pulling no punc...

Episode 4 Katie Poole - Coaching, Teaching, Supporting Craig Gilligan Katie Poole is a personal coach working with individuals, families and organisations. She helps others to explore their thoughts and behaviours in order to discover their identities, their potential and what they want from life, in order for them to create welcome change. She is also an experienced English teacher, having spent...

Following the amazing feedback and positivity after part 1, Craig & Greg return for another wee chat! This time about music, song writing, gigs and Greg’s inspiring music. Also, his brand new track, mixed at Abbey Road no less! ‘Bought a Ring’

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Episode 1 - Dr Joshua Leech - Music, Healthcare, Coping Strategies & Podcasts JoeGilliganTrust Interview with RHCP from 2003 detailing Frusciante's descent into heroin addiction and recovery: The Guardian Article published in the journal Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment on the maturation of the adolescent brain: NCBI Article on how the development of the adolescent brain can relate to managi...