Tony Haresign

The Men's Mental Health and Movement Podcast : One Step Stronger - Live Longer

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Men account for 75% of suicides in the UK. We're told to talk, but what if the answer is action? Host Tony Haresign went from broken to unbreakable through movement - running ultra-marathons and conquering the UK's 10 highest peaks. Now he's proving it works for others. Each week: cutting-edge research, powerful resilience stories, and real solutions. No BS. No quick fixes. Just honest conversations with scientists, athletes, and men who've been through hell and back. Movement as medicine. One step stronger.

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Tony Haresign

Episodes

Witnessed 9/11 and Worked Ground Zero, Then Lung Cancer: How Heart-Brain Coherence Transformed My Trauma | Craig Sotkovsky 23.01.2026 58:10

What happens when you witness one of history's worst terrorist attacks, work at ground zero in the aftermath, and then get diagnosed with lung cancer 11 years later? In this deeply moving episode of The Men's Mental Health and Movement Podcast, Craig Sotkovsky shares how he transformed unimaginable trauma into purpose, strength, and a mission to help others discover their true identity. H...

From Academic Success to Brain Tumor: How Inner Work and Spirituality Saved My Life | Safal Sharma 16.01.2026 40:09

What happens when everything you've built comes crashing down, and then life hands you a brain tumour on top of it? In this profound episode of The Men's Mental Health and Movement Podcast, Safal Sharma shares his journey from academic success to devastating failure, and how facing a brain tumour became the ultimate test of the inner work and spiritual framework he'd built through adve...

Arrested for Drunk Driving to Running Ultramarathons: How Silent Work and Sobriety Rebuilt My Life | Nic Collins 09.01.2026 53:33

What does it take to transform from rock bottom to running 100-mile ultramarathons? In this powerful episode of The Men's Mental Health and Movement Podcast, Nic Collins shares his raw journey from substance abuse and depression to sobriety and becoming an ultramarathon runner. He reveals the pivotal moment of being arrested for drunk driving, the silent work nobody saw that changed everythin...

From Substance Abuse to Building Brotherhood: How Fitness and Community Saved My Life | Keith Hager 02.01.2026 41:52

What happens when you finally stop running from substances, from pain, from yourself? In this raw episode of The Men's Mental Health and Movement Podcast, Keith Hager from Holistic Brotherhood shares his transformation from substance abuse to becoming a personal trainer and community builder who's helping men find purpose through fitness and brotherhood. Host Tony Haresign explores Keith&...

Misdiagnosed with Lymphoma: How I Discovered Mushroom Medicine and Stopped Outsourcing My Health | Scott Burgess 26.12.2025 59:50

What if everything you've been told about managing your health is wrong? In this transformative episode of The Men's Mental Health and Movement Podcast, human performance architect Scott Burgess reveals how a devastating misdiagnosis of lymphoma, which turned out to be an allergy, completely changed his understanding of health, wellness, and personal responsibility. Host Tony Haresign exp...

From Medical Discharge to Invictus Gold: How Dependency Nearly Destroyed Me | Veteran's Journey to Independence 19.12.2025 50:13

What happens when the institution you've relied on for everything suddenly cuts you loose, and you discover a strength you didn't know existed? In this powerful episode of The Men's Mental Health and Movement Podcast, Invictus Games gold medalist David opens up about his medical discharge from the military and the brutal lesson it taught him about dependency, vulnerability, and persona...

From Near-Death and Chronic Pain to Award-Winning Performance Coach: Doug Gordon's Blueprint for High Achievement Without Burnout 12.12.2025 48:17

What does it cost to reach the top, and is there a way to get there without destroying your health? In this essential episode of The Men's Mental Health and Movement Podcast, five-time award-winning speaker and mental health specialist Doug Gordon reveals how a near-death experience and years of chronic pain forced him to rebuild his approach to success completely. Host Tony Haresign explores...

A Single Breath : 4x World Record Holder Reveals How Freediving Became a Powerful Tool in Her Healing Journeywith Helena Bourdillon 05.12.2025 57:29

What happens when you hit absolute rock bottom and discover a practice that doesn't just save your life—but propels you to world-record performance? In this powerful episode of The Men's Mental Health and Movement Podcast, freediving world record holder Helena Bourdillon shares her 25-year journey from self-harm and suicidal ideation to becoming one of the world's elite freedivers. Host Tony Hare...

From Rock Bottom to Peak Performance: Combat Veteran Reveals How He Transformed Addiction and PTSD Into Purpose with Allan Kleynhans 28.11.2025 46:45

How do you rebuild your life when everything falls apart? In this debut episode of The Men's Mental Health and Movement Podcast, Allan Kleynhans shares his journey from combat trauma and addiction to becoming an elite performance coach and motivational speaker who's transformed thousands of lives. Host Tony Haresign explores Allan's raw, unfiltered story—from military service to confro...

Building Resilience Through Movement - Episode 0 24.11.2025 3:11

Tony Haresign shares his journey from a successful barber to overcoming personal and professional challenges through movement and resilience. He discusses the impact of a knee injury, the closure of his barbershop, and the loss of a friend, leading to a transformative moment that inspired his podcast on men's mental health and movement. You can't think your way out of rock bottom but you can move...