The Superhero Finder Podcast - Real people, real stories and real power!

Today I have the pleasure of talking to the wonderfully straight talking Coach and Strongwoman Nicola Buchan who found herself in the limelight from a recent social media post. That's how we first got in touch, but I wanted to know.. What are Nicola's thoughts on entering the gym for the first time? How on earth did she go from strongwoman to the commentating the world strongman games? Exp...

Welcome back! Its 2024 and I am hugely excited for this episode. Firstly.. Trigger Warning! This episode is a very frank and well told story of my guest Izzie's experiences, and includes mature themes including Sexual Abuse, Rape and Physical Abuse. Its not graphic, but its honest and I wouldn't want it to take you by surprise. So please, be kind to yourself. I met Izzie on TikTok some months ago,...

Welcome to our special festive time episode where we meet Toni, who is 19 and really wants to get out there the challenges of teenage mental health conditions. It is also Toni's 20th birthday on release day! Its a fascinating insight from someone who has stepped out of the comfort zone to appear on this show. We discuss BPD, Autism, DID and more. Thankyou to UTM studios in Leeds for filming an...

Welcome back! November 25th was White Ribbon Day - what is that you ask? White Ribbon Day is a day for many to stand up, speak up, and say no to violence against women. There is a significant increase in violence, harassment, and abuse towards women and this campaign is intended to raise awareness about the prevalence of male violence against women, with the ribbon symbolizing “the idea of men giv...

Welcome back super listener! Ever wondered what would happen if you had a routine blood test and found out you had cancer? How would it feel? Well, its definitely something i'm sure none of us would choose, but thats exactly what we are discussing today with Nicky Walters todays guest. Nicky is a 3 x Guinness World Record Holder and champion Strongwoman, as well as a parent and full time emplo...

Hello and Welcome back to another Man Strong special where we take a look at some of the powerful episodes from my series 'Man Strong'. Today see's me talk with Anthony, a former US Soldier, a World Class Strongman and former organiser of the CLASH Pro Series Strongman Event. We touch on these experiences, but really what was at the forefront of the conversation was the story of his fr...

Hello and welcome back to a look into the short series I did a year ago looking into masculinity, and all things from a mans point of view. I have know todays guest for around 4/5 years now, we always have fun when we catch up. But rather than being a brew chat (It kind of is) I wanted to know what has driven Dan to have so many different jobs and passions over those years. I met Dan as a personal...

Welcome and a massive hello to you! I am very excited to bring you the very first episode of the Man Strong Podcast! This was a short side project I did looking at life through a mans eyes.. With me today I have a friend of mine, who just happens to be an award winning historian, author, as well as the former Assistant Professor of History at Leeds Trinity University, Dr Stephen Basdeo! With a par...

Welcome back! Today I have the pleasure of talking to Matt and Ethan, both from the independent TV production company 'Some Guys With A Camera'. Their new comedy series 'Birchall's Pints' debuted on Amazon Prime on the 10th November 2023. We discussed the show, its theme and how it all happened, of course. But then I really wanted to know what experiences led to the writing and...

Hello super listener! Today I am delighted to be with a recent friend of mine Vicky Crone. Vicky is a Sex Educator, which is a very interesting career so we talk a little about that as well as her journey which led her to where she is today. After going through years of some really severe abuse, Vicky is determine to stand in the light, and help inspire others. Apologies for the sound today, we ha...

Welcome back, today I have with me a friend of mine, who has made it her life to help others, whilst dealing with her own challenges. Sound familiar? Well its time for a very frank conversation on how we can support each other whilst we navigate neurodiversity, mental and physical health conditions and change the world! Enjoy! If you want to follow Beanie on social media you can on Tiktok - @lil_b...

Starting a family is a huge decision for many of us, and it often where there is life there is death. Todays episode is here to raise awareness of Baby Loss Awareness Week and I'm grateful to spend some time today with Sophia Stimpson who will share her own story and experiences of Baby Loss. An estimated 23 Million miscarriages occur every year worldwide and in the UK, 1 in 4 pregnancies end...

After a 2 week break we are BACK! Today I am joined by the stupendous and colourful lady boss that is Fiona Bradley. We first met a couple of years ago and I have been invested in her journey since. Running a successful social media company is tricky, it requires you to be doing many things at once.. Its tough even when you are neurotypical.. so what happens when you are neurodivergent? How can yo...

Welcome back! Today we talk across the pond with Harmony Woodington all the way in Canada! Harmony is an absolute powerhouse of a guest today, with some really important messages to share. Have a listen, and let me know if you have any questions about our interview, it was good fun and if you are in a place where you want to make change in your life then get on it! Today is about acceptance, liste...

Hello! Welcome back as I welcome actor and viral TikTok creator James Morrell. I have been following James for a while, and he has been through an incredibly powerful journey. One of a questioned identity, masculinity too at its depths. Living daily with Crohn's is a challenge James shared with millions of other incredible people on this earth. Its a physical disease, one that presents itself...

I am thrilled to welcome Hannah Armstrong into the Mattcave today! Now I have followed Hannah for a while on Tiktok on an account she shares with her brother Connor. Its an amazing, sometimes silly but always smile inducing channel! Not only does Hannah help show the world that Connors disability does not make the world stop spinning for him, but she also manages to tell her own story, piece by pi...

Hello Superhero Finders! Firstly, there is reference to some tough events including abuse in this podcast. Not major detail but still, be kind to yourself if this is a trigger. Today I have the most incredible human being with me in the Mattcave - Hannah Martin. You may or may nor be familiar with some of Hannah's content on social media, but what is clear is that she's a woman on a mission to not...

Welcome back Superfans! We're thrilled to be in the studio today for our very first in-person episode, and we have a special guest with us - the incredible Miranda Arieh!  Miranda Arieh is not just an award-winning Mental Health Coach and Public Speaker, but also a dedicated teacher of Self-Compassion hailing from Leeds, UK. Her expertise has earned her a spot on BBC Radio as a specialist gues...

In pursuit of a career, sometimes we have to make decisions that will affect more than just our role. Our life, our health are all at play but its a decision based on weighing up the options. Sometimes getting a promotion get means spending less time with your family. Changing jobs can mean a lot of extra stress and responsibility. But that is always weighed up against the pressure to earn a wage...

Today I spend some time with World Class Gymnastics and Trampoline Coach Tamzin Reid. To get to that level takes time, dedication and consistency, not to mention navigating several neurodiversities. What motivated Tamzin? Tamzins story in her own words: ''I started my journey after my son was born. As a mum I thought that I was no good at anything and most probably couldn’t learn anything...

Welcome back! This week I spent some time in the Mattcave with Greyson Grimes - A musician and popular social media personality. Well, Greyson went viral recently when he was doxxed. If you don't know what that is, let me explain. Tiktok megastar Elise Myers released a video where she describes a not so great experience with an 'ex' but does not name. Someone then saw the video, found...

Welcome Back! Today I spend some time with Jayybuck, the founder of the Gymbuck fitness and apparel brand, formerley known as Savage Gymwear. Not everyday do we get to experience and discuss the origin story of such an influential brand . We discuss how illness was the turning point and catalyst for what was to come. We look at how for Jay forming a brand so closely aligned to its values has its c...

Hello and welcome! Whether this is your first episode, or your 21st thankyou! Today I spend some time with Anupa Roper who is on a mission to help young people today with their body image and growing confidence around who they are. We have a very digital world, where everything is accessible, but what impact has that had on our society? Has the idea of fast changing 'trends' and the immers...

Hello again! Today continues my mini series of Tiktok creators that are here to make a statement and to make a real change in the world. Charli works within the NHS within occupational health, but that isn't the driver for what she does on social media. Instead she uses it to tell the story of her family, and in particular her husband Stevie. Stevie has had a turbulent history with mental health p...

Hello and welcome back! Today I have the honour of sharing some time and space with Tiktok creator Star Bickerstaff. We take a really interesting look into how posting one video on social media can transform life as you know it. We are in a very digital and different world and its about time that we accepted and embraced it! Star grew up caring for her father who had Multiple Sclerosis (MS) before...