The Talking Tradesman

Summary In this episode, Russ interviews Rossi, the first female tradeswoman on the show. Find Rossi Here - https://www.instagram.com/rossi.femalepainter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Rossi shares her background, starting with her childhood and the challenges she faced growing up with an abusive father. She then discusses her journey of self-discovery and coming ou...

In this episode, Russ and Joe Baker discuss various topics related to Joe's life and experiences. Find Joe Here - https://www.instagram.com/secondcityscreedltd?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== They start by addressing technical difficulties that occurred during a previous recording. Joe talks about his childhood, including his parents' separation and his memor...

**Trigger warning, discussions of Sexual Abuse and addiction** In this episode, Paul Moughton of TP Decorating shares his life story. Find Paul https://www.instagram.com/tpdecoratings?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Starting from his childhood anxiety and fear. He opens up about a traumatic incident that occurred when he was a child and how it affected his mental hea...

**Trigger warning** This episode contains talk about child sexual abuse In this episode, Sean Map, the owner of TFT, shares his personal journey of trauma and the importance of opening up and seeking professional help. He discusses the impact of talking about his experiences and the power of supporting others. Sean also reflects on his time as a plumber and the challenges of running his own busine...

Summary In this episode, Diane Porterfield-Bourne, a menopause expert, discusses the importance of understanding menopause and supporting women going through this stage of life. She explains the process of menopause, from perimenopause to postmenopause, and the symptoms and indicators that women may experience. Find Diane https://www.instagram.com/dianeporterfield_bourne?utm_source=ig_web_button_s...

Summary In this episode, Rich from Major League Painter shares his journey from being a chef to becoming a self-employed painter and decorator. Find Rich here https://www.instagram.com/majorleaguepainter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== He discusses the challenges he faced in the early days, including imposter syndrome and finding work in a competitive market. Rich al...

Summary In this episode of The Debrief, Russell and Angie discuss the purpose of the podcast and their collaboration. Find the Angie monroe podcast here https://www.instagram.com/theangiemonroepodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== They also share their experiences with guests and highlight key takeaways from their conversations. The episode covers incidents such as...

**Trigger Warning, episode discusses child abuse, severe domestic violence, suicide and bereavement** Summary In this episode, Gary shares his heartbreaking story of childhood abuse and the murder of his mother. He opens up about the challenges he faced growing up in a difficult environment and the impact it had on his life. You can find Gary - https://www.instagram.com/quality_brushstrokes?utm_so...

Summary You can contact Samaritans on 116 123, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round. This episode of the Talking Tradesman podcast features Meg Richards, my local branch director of Samaritans. During the conversation we delve into how Samaritans works, from both a caller and volunteer prospective, with the aim of lifting the curtain on any doubts people may have about using the service,...

Summary In this episode, Kevin Tingley, AKA the Paint Warrior, shares his inspiring journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a successful tradesman. He discusses the resilience he developed from a young age and how it shaped his comeback mentality. Kev also talks about his early days as a decorator and the decision to become self-employed. He shares the traumatic incident that occurred, the...

Unfortunately we loose Jon around 1.26hrs in, but stay tuned as we do get him back ! Summary You can find Jon - https://www.instagram.com/jgdecorator?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== In this episode, John Graham shares his personal journey of growing up in a fundamentalist Christian group and eventually leaving it. He discusses the impact of his religious upbringing o...

** Trigger warning, Themes of suicide discussed throughout** In this episode, Susie Bennett discusses her research on male suicide. Find Susie at https://www.instagram.com/male_suicide_research?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== She shares her personal journey and the motivation behind her work. The conversation explores the common factors that contribute to suicidal th...

SummaryIn this episode, Joe Yaxley, the Tradesman's Coach, shares his journey from being a tradesman to becoming a coach. He discusses the challenges faced by tradespeople in finding a balance between work and personal life, and the impact it has on their physical and mental health. Joe emphasizes the importance of mindset and overcoming limiting beliefs to achieve success. He also highlights...

**Trigger warning - Suicide and Suicidal thoughts discussed throughout episode** James Reeve joins us in the studio and we openly discuss the mental health crisis in the construction industry, why that may exist, and our opinions on what can be done to help. James openly discusses his own journey through dark times and how he made it through to the position he is currently in. Find James @ https:/...

In this first episode of The talking Tradesman, Russ and Angie talk about how the podcast was born, and why ! Russ also discusses his own upbringing and path into the trades and his own experiences battling Mental Health.

A little taster of what’s to come on “The Talking Tradesman” Russ is interviewed by his wife Angie on a range of subjects including Psychology, Happiness, Samaritans, Name changes 😉 and Psychedelics in therapy

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, 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...