The Reset by Sam Delaney

Veronica Valli is a psychotherapist, sobriety coach, host of the Soberful podcast and author of ‘Soberful - Uncover A Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free Of Alcohol.’ Her take on the sober life is warm, positive, practical and delivered with a down to earth humour. For anyone who is toying with the idea of giving up the booze, this is a must listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Rupert Taylor had lived and worked in the community surrounding Grenfell Tower his whole life. After the 2017 fire that killed 72 people, Rupert formed Grenfell Athletic to try and help survivors find focus and support amidst a mental health crisis. The club has thrived on the pitch - and helped save lives off it. For more on Grenfell Athletic visit  @GrenfellAthletic_FC on Instagram  or...

An incredible story of ups, downs, screw-ups and fight backs. Tim Hayes was one of the world’s most successful personal trainers, working with rock stars and royals all over the world. But overwork led to burnout and drug addiction. Now sober, he coaches people who want to quit the corporate world and find a bit of peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Niven is one of the greatest comic novelists of his generation. From Kill Your Friends to Straight White Male to The Fuck It List, his books are laugh out loud funny but also tackle some of the darker themes of modern masculinity. In 2010, his brother Gary died by suicide and John’s life changed forever. He joined me to talk about how he has tried to come to terms with this loss. Trigger warn...

Roland Orzabal became one of the biggest selling pop stars of the eighties with Tears For Fears. In songs like Pale Shelter, Mad World and Shout he wrapped deeply sensitive, introspective lyrics in the sound of lush synth pop. He and his band mate Curt Smith were talking about mental health long before it was fashionable. Now they are back with the stunning Tipping Point - an album that, among oth...

Dr Gavin Francis has been a GP in Scotland for more than twenty years. In that time he has observed that proper convalescence is just as important as medicine in keeping us fit and well. He joined me to discuss his new book ‘Recovery - The Lost Art Of Convalescence’ and explain how and why we should all be looking after ourselves a bit better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

David Robson’s fascinating new book looks at the very real ways in which our expectations can impact upon our health. This is not just hippy claptrap about ‘the power of positive thinking’ but an authentic phenomena backed up by scientific evidence. David spoke with me about his own mental health problems and how his research into the power of expectations has helped him conquer them. Hosted on Ac...

Dan Foley is one of my oldest pals. We were drinking buddies for years until we both had kids, burnt out and helped each other get sober. Now he has given up a successful career in the media to become a qualified personal trainer. He is on a mission to help dads just like us achieve balance in their bodies and their minds. He’s full of great advice and insight on this stuff. Dan has been one of th...

This week I am joined by my old colleague Johann Hari, author of the new book Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention. He explains why our brains have become so overstretched - and how that impacts upon our mental health. Johann is a smart and insightful speaker and offers some invaluable advice on how we might clear a bit of space in our busy minds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Jimmy Watkins was a champion Welsh runner who competed on the world stage and held UK records at 800m. But in his mid twenties he suddenly quit quit to become a full time musician. After years of success in rock n roll, he got his head and his body straight a couple of years back by returning to the running track. Only these days he does it for the joy, not the medals. Through Running Punks he has...

Why do we can compare ourselves to others? Is it healthy? Can we ever stop doing it? These are questions that come up again and again in therapy, recovery and psychology. Will Storr’s brilliant new book, The Status Game, examines these questions in depth and concludes that humans are irrevocably competitive - but that it’s not always a bad thing. I was delighted to chat to Will about comparison cu...

The writer and host of the ‘Time To Talk’ podcast joins me to discuss the stresses of working in news and how race and identity impacts upon your mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Hales emailed me in October, telling me that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. He said he wanted to tell his story because it’s not just a story about physical ill-health - it’s about mental health too. This is a dad in his fifties having to face up to something we all try to ignore: death. In this chat, Paul is brutally honest and frank about what he is going through; but he also...

Danny Gray is the founder of the male cosmetic brand War Paint (you’ll remember him from his appearance on Dragons Den). But behind his success he has struggled for many years with body dysmorphia. In this chat he sheds light on his condition and outlines his mission to provide free mental health support to everyone with new his venture jaaq.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Jamie East had a successful career but felt he was slowly letting himself slip into alcoholism. He explains why he had to stop - and how his life changed for the better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddy Temple- Morris has been a staple of music broadcasting in the UK since the 90’s - first on MTV, then XFM and now via his daily show on Virgin. He joined me this week to talk heartbreak, the trouble with dads and the importance of telling your mates you love them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few years ago, Nick Frahm was feeling suicidal. Today, he runs the successful men’s outerwear brand Frahm and leads a life that he describes as ‘contentedly imperfect.’ He joined me to talk about his breakdown, the burnout that led him to it, the lessons he learnt along the way and how he’s using his business to open up an important conversation about mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Nigel Adderley is one of the country’s top football commentators. In 2009 he suffered an epileptic fit during his commentary on West Ham v Fulham. The episode forced him to confront numerous latent struggles, not least the los of his son in 2006. This was an extremely open and honest chat with a top bloke who has been through the lot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc J Franics was a successful filmmaker with a busy career when he got the opportunity to film at Tich Na Han’s monastic community. What he learnt there would change his life forever. A fascinating insight to the Father Of Mindfulness and the way his teachings can be applied to real life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of this two-parter, writer and broadcaster Matt Morgan tells Sam about work and money pressures drove him towards a breakdown after the birth of his second child. And how some advice from Russell Brand and a chance encounter with some horses helped him recover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Morgan is a writer, broadcaster and podcaster, best known for his work with Russell Brand and Noel Gallagher and his successful career as a TV comedy writer. He was recently diagnosed with ADHD - he explains how it went some way to explaining his anxiety, panic attacks and a lifetime of mucking about. This is part 1 of a fascinating and frank two part episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Charles Moseley has a radical idea: alcohol is a poison, every one who drinks has a problem and everyone should abstain. He used to drink heavily. But when the time came to quit, he chose not to do 12 step therapy. Instead, he delved into extensive research on alcohol - both scientific and cultural. The result is a compelling  book on the subject . In this conversation he explains his philoso...

He was a golden boy at West Ham, Everton and Leicester in the eighties and nineties. But retirement hit him hard - emotionally and mentally. Now Sam boyhood hero Tony Cottee opens up about the bad times and how he got through them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Beard is a successful author. He is also an ex-public schoolboy who was torn from his family at a tender age and packed off to the brutal environment of Radley College. He joined me to explain the long-lasting impact on his mental health. Read more about Richard’s story in his new book  Sad Little Men - Private Schools and The Ruin Of England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Lennox Rodgers endured a brutal childhood of racism, violence and sexual abuse. He became a violent offender, gangland enforcer and serial convict. Then one day he realised it was time to face his traumas and turn his life around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.