The Talking Tradesman

Mental health isn’t just something Rob Hennessy talks about—it’s something he’s lived. Find Rob here -https://www.instagram.com/rob_hennessy_decor?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Rob opens up about the experiences that have shaped him, from debilitating anxiety that has left him completely floored on more than one occas...

He started filming videos with fighters… now he’s one of the biggest personalities in MMA social media. But who is Kian King when the cameras stop rolling? Find Big Boy MMA here - https://www.instagram.com/bigboymma__?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Kian King, better known as Big Boy MMA, to go beyond the viral...

From Eating Disorders, Trauma & Addiction to High Performance | James Roffey What does it take to rebuild yourself when life has completely broken you down? In this powerful episode of The Talking Tradesman , I sit down with James Roffey , a high-performance mindset coach whose own journey through trauma, eating disorders, addiction, and mental health struggles has shaped the work he now does...

How to Talk About Suicide - Rose Rowkins on Prevention, Stigma & Saving LivesSuicide remains one of the biggest public health challenges we face, yet many of us still feel uncomfortable talking about it. In this powerful and essential episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast, I sit down with Rose Rowkins, a psychotherapist, speaker, and suicide prevention specialist who has dedicated her caree...

What happens when childhood trauma, addiction and self-destruction take over your life? In this powerful episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast, I sit down with Reece, a roofer whose life journey has taken him through some of the darkest places imaginable before finding recovery, purpose and hope. Find Reece Here - https://www.instagram.com/annex_roofing?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&...

In one of the most unbelievable stories ever told on The Talking Tradesman Podcast, Adnan Alisic shares his journey from surviving the brutal Bosnian War to becoming the mastermind behind one of America’s most audacious casino heists. Find Adnan Here - https://www.instagram.com/alisicadnan?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.facebook.com/alisicadnanauthorAs a...

From serving in the military to building a successful painting business, Steve Macfarlane, owner of Cotswold Painters opens up about the highs, the lows, and the battles most people never see. Find Steve here -https://www.instagram.com/cotswold_painters?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==In this powerful episode, Steve shares his journey through bipolar disorder, the pre...

In this episode, Lewis Coomber shares his journey from a disruptive, misunderstood kid navigating ADHD to finding his place in the painting and decorating trade. Find Lewis here -https://www.instagram.com/l.c.painters?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==We talk openly about how the traditional education system didn’t work for him, but how the structure, routine, and hands...

This one is hard to believe… but every word of it is true. Jacob Butchoff opens up about a life that spiralled through gang violence, identity battles, and extreme trauma… long before he ever faced the truth about who he really was. Find Jacob here -https://www.instagram.com/jacobcharlesthomas?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==We’re talking about:• Being stabbed 18 time...

What if school isn’t the path… but success still is? In this episode, I sit down with Jack and Lucy from Thomas & Co. to talk about building a life in the trades by going against the grain. Jack opens up about struggling in school, not fitting the academic system, and how he turned that into fuel to build a successful business in the construction industry. This is a real conversation about fin...

Dave Smith, better known as The Mindset Soldier, joins me for one of the most raw and powerful conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Find Him here - https://www.instagram.com/mindset.soldier?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Behind the growing social media following and daily mindset content is a story most people never see. Dave is an abuse survivor, a former soldier, an...

What actually happens when you get hypnotised… and can it genuinely change your life? In this episode, I sat down with Maxine Buckley, master NLP practitioner and hypnotherapist — and yeah… I was hypnotised live on the podcast. Find Max here -https://www.instagram.com/maxine2buckley?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==We get into how hypnotherapy really works (not the sta...

In this episode, Rob Barr shares the journey that took him from tradesman to property developer, and the hard lessons that came with it. Find Rob Here-https://www.instagram.com/robrealproperty?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Rob built the life many people aspire to — the nice house, the car, the lifestyle. But behind the scenes, he realised he’d created a system where...

In this powerful conversation, Johan Dyer shares the deeply personal story behind the creation of BuildBoss — a platform designed to protect tradespeople’s finances and wellbeing, often described as “PayPal for the construction industry.”Find Johan and Buildboss here - https://www.instagram.com/buildbossuk?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==www.buildboss.co.ukJohan opens...

In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Darryl Robinson — a tradesman turned social media powerhouse — for a raw, honest conversation about sobriety, mental health, and the responsibility that comes with influence. Find Daryl here https://www.instagram.com/drobinson_official?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Darryl opens up about overcoming addiction,...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sam Farok — a bare-knuckle fighter known as the “one man army.”Find Sam Here - https://www.instagram.com/sam__farokk1?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==From a tough childhood in Kurdistan to travelling across Europe alone to compete in combat sports, Sam built himself from nothing but belief. No safety net. No excuses. Just resi...

In this powerful episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast, I sit down with Jay from Maibo Demolition & Groundworks for an honest conversation about pressure, loss, leadership and mental health in construction. Find Jay here - https://www.instagram.com/maibojay?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Jay shares what it’s really like running a family demolition business thr...

In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, Russell Payne sits down with Inder Virdi, a health consultant specialising in nutrition, burnout, and chronic fatigue. Find Inder here - https://www.instagram.com/the_neuropath?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Together, they unpack why burnout is becoming so common in high-pressure industries — especially construction — and why...

In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with James Kelly for a raw, wide-ranging conversation that cuts right to the realities of modern construction. Find James Herehttps://www.instagram.com/jayckelly1990?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==James opens up about the pressures contractors face daily — cashflow strain, non-payment, unrealistic client expectatio...

In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, host Russell Payne sits down with Sian Francis,  @SianFrancisPaintingAndDecor  a painter and decorator who’s carving her own path in the trades while challenging outdated perceptions of the industry. Find Sian Herehttps://www.instagram.com/sian_franciss?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Sian shares her journey from apprenticeshi...

In this episode, Jack Anthony, founder of SafeHands, shares his journey from aspiring boxer to becoming a respected cut man in combat sports. Find Jack here -https://www.instagram.com/safe_hands_uk?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Jack breaks down what the role of a cut man really involves — and why it’s such a critical part of fighter safety, particularly in boxing and th...

In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Mhairi Todd — The Roadblock Coach, a trauma-informed life coach who helps people break through the emotional barriers that quietly shape their lives and limit their potential. Mhairi has supported hundreds of individuals through both one-to-one coaching and group workshops, helping them unlock confidence, clarity, and a deeper sense of fulf...

In this episode, I sit down with Sian Brennan-Todd, a confidence coach who went from life as a professional dancer to helping people back themselves in business and in life. Find Sian here -https://www.instagram.com/sianbrennantodd?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==We get into why confidence isn’t something you’re “born with” — it’s something you build one small promise...

In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Will Castle — TEDx speaker, filmmaker, mental-health advocate, and founder of the “Heirlooms” project. Find Will at www.willcastle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/willc239?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Will lost his father to suicide at just 22 years old, an event that shattered his world and forced him into a j...

In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, Chris Ryan sits down to unpack a career that spans painting and decorating, psychotherapy, and co-founding the new wellbeing platform, Handily. Find Chris here -https://www.instagram.com/handily.app?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==This one goes deep. We get into why listening is a superpower on and off the tools, how family dy...