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Send White Fox Talking a Message Alcohol & cocaine use brought some escapism to Wayne from his ‘colourful’ life. The thought of ‘getting off it’ for a couple of days saw Wayne accept an invitation to join an Ayahuasca ceremony.    The ceremony took Wayne on a journey back into his early years and the unravelling of a deeply buried, traumatic & heartbreaking childhood experience. Wayne talk...

Send White Fox Talking a Message An estimated 5-10% of AFAB (assigned female at birth) individuals have Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder. 30% of these individuals will attempt suicide in their lifetime, with a greater percentage experiencing suicidal thoughts and self harm. Laura talks to us about her experience of living with debilitating PMDD, before finally getting a diagnosis of this often unr...

Send White Fox Talking a Message We wrap up our first series with an informal chat about where we started, the guests who have kindly spoken to us, the stress of putting a podcast together…. and outlines for next season! Thank you to all the wonderful people who have spoken to us about mental health & well-being! Find your way back to you! This episode was also sponsored by The Liquor Studio (...

Send White Fox Talking a Message “Using biomorphic shapes and vivid colours, Nicolas expresses his innermost thoughts and feelings. As much as possible, Nicolas allows his hand to be guided by the impulse of what psychologist Carl Jung referred to as the “collective unconscious” – a kind of ancestral memory in which the cumulative experiences of generations past are embedded deep in the psyche.” N...

Send White Fox Talking a Message Suicide is the biggest killer of under 35s in the UK.  Over 200 school children are lost to suicide every year. *source www.papyrus-uk.org  Mike Palmer lost his daughter to suicide when she was just 17. Teaming up with fellow bereaved fathers, Tim & Andy, they formed ‘3 Dads Walking’. Together they are raising awareness of suicide in young people, campaigning f...

Send White Fox Talking a Message A number of traumatic incidents resulted in Becca being diagnosed as having Complex PTSD, one of these incidents also left her suffering with the symptoms of Phantom Pain. Various therapies followed, as well as lengthy periods on referral waiting lists…. Watching a documentary which examined replacing anti-depressant medication through spending time in nature, led...

Send White Fox Talking a Message Emma Powell is ranked Number 1 female ice climber in Britain, sponsored by brands including La Sportiva, Petzl, Lyon Equipment, Julbo and Montane. Ejaz Hussain is a climber and co-owner of The Climbing Hub in Bradford, where projects to encourage opportunities for all to access climbing are at the heart of what the excellent facility offers. The White Fox Talking t...

Send White Fox Talking a Message David Stache has worn many hats in the world of nutrition, from performance nutritionist to restaurant owner. He has worked with people such as Tyson Fury, Nicola Adams, Jack Bateson, Kell Brook, Josh Taylor & many other elite sports people. He has also worked with many CEOs, Company Exec’s, high achievers and the general public who just want to improve their h...

Send White Fox Talking a Message A series of life events; bullying, divorce, depression, suicide, redundancy, bankruptcy and break down saw Jo Stevenson walk the path of the wounded healer. Through practising Kundalini yoga, meditation and doing the inner work, Jo discovered her warrior spirit had never left her. Jo talks to the White Fox Talking team about her path to discovering Kundalini yoga,...

Send White Fox Talking a Message Having had his own experience of  both depression and PTSD, Kelvyn James now helps others through their own mental health issues.  He has been a Samaritan for nearly 30 years, a First Aid trainer for a decade, a field trainer for the Ambulance Service and a First Responder. I first met Kelvyn through both being International Mountain Leaders, before I attended one...

Send White Fox Talking a Message Debilitating and/or chronic pain can have a huge impact on mental well-being, and quality of life. Mathew Jerome talks about his holistic approach to relieving the suffering of his clients, and improving their quality of life, without need of medication or surgery. Support the show

Send White Fox Talking a Message David West & Lee Jones are both highly respected figures within the  hospitality industry, an industry that has suffered more than its fair share recently. They talk to us about the events of the past couple of years, the effect it’s had on the moral and mental well-being, of people within the industry and projects to raise awareness. Support the show

Send White Fox Talking a Message When one door closes, another opens, so the saying goes. This was definitely the case for John Proctor… After a brush with prison, a door to a career in outdoor instruction opened and John set out on a new, and inspiring, life direction. Support the show

Send White Fox Talking a Message Introduction to the White Fox Talking Team and Podcast with your host Mark Charlie Valentine and co-hosts, Sebastian Budniak & Bradley Perigo. Support the show