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Litro Lab is the podcast of Litro Magazine, a little lit mag with a big worldview whose mission is to discover new and emerging writers and publish them alongside stalwarts of the literary scene, in print and online. We also aim to build a friendly and supportive community of writers and readers, so please join us.
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Headstrong is a podcast hosted by actor and producer Louis Strong. In engaging discussions with a variety of well-known individuals in the public eye, not only do we chat about their upbringings, their drives and careers, they also discuss their vulnerabilities to inspire the listener to understand what it means to be Headstrong: to believe in themselves, to talk about their vulnerabilities and reinforce their self-worth. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast. Hosted ...
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Gordon Bruce is curious about craft. And in Knock Tales, the Knockdhu Distillery Manager and anCnoc single malt whisky maker meets people who know exactly what it takes to make the world’s most beautifully crafted and celebrated products. He’ll be sharing a dram with these fellow craft obsessives to get to the bottom of his favourite topic: ‘making things well’. There’s always meticulous process, traditional skills, impeccably sourced raw materials and a stubborn refusal to compromise. But i ...
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This is an incredibly powerful episode with a remarkable woman. Leanne, and her pooch Jags, came to chat and shared her life-changing journey through immense grief and her courageous battle with breast cancer. She shares the raw and emotional story of losing her best friend, Danielle, the and how she found strength and love in her OG UK Peloton par…
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With the English Cricket Summer underway, I sat down with Former England left arm spin bowler Monty Panesar. We had an engaging discussion about the importance of diversity in English cricket and the crucial role of academies in providing opportunities for all. Monty shares his experiences and insights on the current England team and we explore the…
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Our latest episode is with YouTuber & Father Jim Chapman. Jim spoke candidly about his experiences of fatherhood, the unapologetic joy it brings, as well as the concerns of providing for his family. Jim opens up about his mental health journey, sharing how therapy has been a crucial tool in improving his mindset over the years, notably when he expe…
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with DJ Joel Corry as he opens up about his journey to success in the music industry. Joel shares intimate details of his touring days, describing the loneliness that often accompanies life on the road and the crucial need to implement a consistent routine to maintain balance. He discusses how his close-knit su…
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Nina Nesbitt is an incredibly talented musician born and raised in Scotland. Her latest album, Mountain Music, showcases her evolution as an artist, highlighting her ability to convey genuine emotion and connect with listeners on a profound level. Drawing inspiration from her experiences in her most recent years, Nina reflects on the highs and lows…
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In a candid and inspiring conversation, Matt opens up about his journey of self-discovery & coming out, sharing the challenges and triumphs of embracing his true identity, as well as the public reception. We explore the importance of community, support, and the impact of living authentically as well as the challenges along the way with his music, s…
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In this powerful podcast episode, we sit down with Rosie Viva, a courageous individual living with bipolar disorder. Rosie shares her personal journey, including the challenging experience of being sectioned, and her relentless efforts to raise awareness about mental health. Her story is one of resilience, honesty, and a deep commitment to breaking…
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This episode is with the charismatic TV presenter and First Dates receptionist, Tom Read Wilson. Known for his wit, charm, and eloquence, Tom dives deep into his personal journey, sharing intimate details about his sexuality & the narrative of his coming out story. His story is a powerful reminder of the importance of embracing one's true self and …
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In this episode of Headstrong, we sit down with professional boxer Viddal Riley for an in-depth conversation covering an array of topics. Viddal opens up about his experiences with boxing in school and how it helped him stay out of trouble. He shares his personal journey through injury recovery and the mental health challenges that come with it. We…
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I am joined by Indian musician & singer Armaan Malik who opened up about his mental health journey and the power of music as therapy. Join us as he delves into his childhood, overcoming bullying, and the stigma around mental health in India. Armaan shares poignant insights on his musical influences, his remarkable journey to sharing the stage with …
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We were thrilled to interview Alastair Campbell on Wednesday, 8th May, at the City of London Club to raise awareness for mental health and support two incredible charities: The Charlie Watkins Foundation and The Nick Kilhams Foundation. Over 160 attendees joined us for an inspiring conversation. We delved into Alastair's relationship with alcohol, …
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And we are back! We are kicking off Season 11 during Mental Health Awareness Week, and we couldn't have a better guest other than recently recalled Lionesses Skipper Millie Bright. We travelled down to Cobham Training Ground to meet Millie and chat about the intense end of the season, how Millie tackles pressure as a captain, returning from injury …
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Lockdown legend Joe Wicks is our next guest on Headstrong. Joe is a man of many talents, but is most memorable for rallying the nation, and indeed millions across the World, during the pandemic. We chatted about so many things mental health - something which Joe is incredibly passionate about. It is not just about a healthy body, but a healthy mind…
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Season 10 Episode 2: James McVey. James was made famous through the enormous heights of The Vamps. During his time in The Vamps, as well as in his younger years, he struggled with his identity and notably with what he was eating. James discusses his mental health and experiences from the beginning as well as his tough time this year where he might …
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Season 10 Episode 1: John Fury We visited the Fury camp near Manchester to interview head of the Fury clan John Fury. In this episode, John spoke openly about his experiences and understanding of mental health. He recalls how he used to fetch prescriptions for his Father for his mental health, and retells the story of his first fight at age 4. We a…
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Season 9 Episode 10: Cian Ducrot. Cian Ducrot found fame on social media app TikTok with his viral content and talent. The Irish singer joined us on Headstrong to talk about his upbringing, and how music has been a mainstay and consistent part of his identity. Cian's activity, naturally, was piano, and showcased his incredible skills. Cian's debut …
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Peat. One of whisky’s most divisive flavours, sparking lots of love, a little bit of hate, but always a lively conversation amongst drinkers. That’s exactly what we’ve captured in our latest episode, as anCnoc introduces two new peated single malts to the world: Sherry Cask Finish, Peated Edition and the long awaited limited edition, Peatheart Batc…
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Season 9 Episode 9: Maude Hirst Maude Hirst was at the peak of the TV industry, and through her own journey, found herself missing the finishing piece of the puzzle. Since then, Maude has trained as a Meditation Coach and is incredible at her craft, getting booked for festivals throughout the summer as well as running her own app and courses. __ Wa…
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Season 9 Episode 8: Cartia Mallan Cartia Mallan and I teamed up to have a matcha latte, which has become a staple in my morning routine now! We discussed the benefits of what we put into our bodies and how that might impact our mental health, particularly with gut health and foods. We also chatted about the necessity of routine and surround yoursel…
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Season 9 Bonus Episode: Max Selwood Max is a digital creator and mental health advocate, having endured mental health battles for as long as he can remember. Max is keen to continue breaking the stigma around mental health, and does so with his creative and honest videos on social media, including TikTok. Go check his page out! __ Want more? Check …
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I sat down with model and entrepreneur Lottie Moss to talk about her experiences with her mental health. As Lottie made it into the public eye from a young age finding fame, she began to lose control and was plied with drugs and alcohol within the fashion industry. She soon began to realise that she did not love the industry, and left it. Lottie no…
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On this week of Headstrong - during Mental Health Week here in the UK - I was remotely joined by actress & philanthropist Torrey DeVitto. We chatted about her time growing up travelling with her Father being a professional musician, dealing with rejection as an actor and the importance of routine in her life. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp…
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Tara Norris is a professional cricketer, and at the age of 24, has already achieved a huge amount. We chatted about the women's game of cricket, how the opportunities to play franchise cricket are continuing to grow, as well as Tara's experience with being a professional cricketer from being the highs to the lows. This episode is sponsored by Bette…
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Season 9 Episode 4: Chris Robshaw Former England Rugby captain Chris Robshaw joined me on Headstrong to chat about his sporting highs and lows in the sport of rugby whilst we created vases at Lucy Vail Floristry. We chatted about his time as captain of Harlequins and England, what leadership does to you mentally and the pressures of playing profess…
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Freya Ridings' new album Blood Orange is coming soon! We chatted about the album, her experiences writing it including heartbreak and love, as well as how Freya has tackled her mental health through her life and career. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, go check them out here: https://betterhelp.com/headstrong - get 10% off using the link fo…
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Season 9 Episode 3: Busted With all 3 members of the band, Matt Willis, James Bourne and Charlie Simpson, we enjoy some magic coffee and cake, which was the therapeutic activity of choice. We discussed the band in detail, and what that enormous success was like on them mentally in the early 2000s. The boys are releasing exciting new music and touri…
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Season 9 Episode 1: David Gandy We had the opportunity to interview supermodel and founder of David Gandy Wellwear. The filmed concept of Headstrong sees guests choose a therapeutic activity they find beneficial for their wellbeing for the setting of the interview. David chose Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, where he is an ambassador. We discussed th…
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Nordic whisky is having a moment. And in this month’s episode Gordon chats to one of its pioneers: Hans Martin Hansgaard, co-founder of Stauning Distillery. This former teacher clubbed together with a group of friends (a butcher, helicopter pilot, doctor, several engineers and a chef) to found Denmark’s first ever single malt whisky distillery. And…
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2 time Premier League Winner and England goal scorer Joleon Lescott joined me on Headstrong to chat all things football. This new Headstrong concept sees me, Louis Strong, interview my guests partaking in a therapeutic activity for their mental health. Joleon chose FIFA as his activity to unwind. Why not go check the full film on Headstrong's new Y…
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I was lucky enough to sit down with England opening batsman Ben Duckett following the incredible win by the England Test Team on Monday 5th December 2022, in what is being dubbed one of the best Test matches of all time. Ben scored a ton in the opening innings, followed by a golden duck in the second, but played a significant role in this test win.…
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What difference does an extreme distillery location make to a finished bottle of whisky? That’s the topic that Gordon gets into with his special guest in this episode: the inspiring Desiree Reid, founder of Cardrona Distillery which she built from scratch in New Zealand’s remote Southern Alps. A former farmer, Desiree chats to Gordon about followin…
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Lloyd is a master at his craft commanding comedy stages and featuring regularly on our TV screens. We discussed coming up with stand-up material, and how anxiety can creep with creating this material. We also discussed being self-employed and the constant challenges of not being able to switch off. This episode is sponsored by RCK Partners, who spe…
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Jamie is an independent music artist, who has a unique voice and style. We discussed the world of being independent, and the struggles he faces on a daily basis battling these large music moguls and companies. Be sure to go check out Jamie's socials and share his songs! This episode is sponsored by RCK Partners, who specialise in helping UK busines…
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I was joined by AJ and Curtis to talk about their forever blossoming and supportive friendship as brothers. We also discussed structure and routine, and how fundamental it is to get up in the morning (for one of them, at least!). We talked about the need for friends and support in every aspect, talking about your needs when you need to. This episod…
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Kyron Hamilton took social media app TikTok by storm with his incredibly funny impersonations of a teacher, from the relatable to the ridiculous. We chatted about sexuality, acceptance and mental health. This episode is sponsored by RCK Partners, who specialise in helping UK businesses claim R&D tax relief across the engineering, agricultural and t…
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Max Fosh, the incredibly popular YouTuber turned stand-up comedian, joined me to talk about how he comes up with fresh content for his videos. We also discussed the importance of routine, and how important it is for his mental health. This episode is sponsored by RCK Partners, who specialise in helping UK businesses claim R&D tax relief across the …
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Millie Mackintosh rose to fame in the original cast of 'Made in Chelsea'. She is a wonderful mother of 2, but motherhood has not all been plain sailing. Millie spoke poignantly about her anxiety, and how she requires structure, routine, good habits and great friends to keep you in check. This episode is sponsored by RCK Partners, who specialise in …
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Tom Lucy is a wonderful comedian, who is forging his way through the industry. We chatted about imposter syndrome, and how being a comedian there is no end goal, which makes work seriously challenging and at times mentally draining. This episode is sponsored by RCK Partners, who specialise in helping UK businesses claim R&D tax relief across the en…
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Megan has had a seriously hard time with the press and public, but her attitude towards both are incredibly self-loving. We chatted about how important routine is, and putting yourself first in all your endeavours, and cutting out the bad energy and individuals around you is an important step to achieving this. We also discussed trolling, social me…
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My first ever podcast episode with two guests, and I was incredibly lucky to be joined by the Buckleys, who were simply amazing. We chatted about their new book, out on Thursday 29th September, as well as parenting, fame, imposter syndrome and how James has tackled his own mental health. James are Clair are incredibly supportive of each other and i…
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Felicity is one of the leading plus size models in the world, and we talked about how she found herself becoming this household name. Felicity also spoke poignantly about body positivity, and the need to love ourselves unconditionally, showing ourselves, and others, self-care. This episode is sponsored by RCK Partners, who specialise in helping UK …
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Eddie Hearn is one of the world's greatest boxing promoters and businessmen. I had the pleasure of sitting down with him to chat about his experiences with mental health, as well as some of the clients he represents including Anthony Joshua. Eddie spoke poignantly about the spotlight, and the pressures of work in his life. This episode is sponsored…
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Welcome to Season 8, a series jam packed full of brilliant guests speaking openly about their experiences with mental health and more. This first episode is with former Love Island contestant Adam Collard. Adam spoke poignantly about the help he received both times leaving the villa for his mental health. He also spoke about the need to find an out…
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What’s the deal with craft? That’s the question that Gordon and guests dive into in this episode of Knock Tales, featuring craft beer supremo Karan Nagpal from Glasgow’s Overtone Brewing and Gordon’s anointed ‘stunt double’, anCnoc Global Brand Ambassador Stewart Baxter. After the first anCnoc Craft Cast event at Karan’s brewery a few weeks ago, th…
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Chocolate and a whisky: a match made in heaven. And the perfect combination for the start of Knock Tale’s second series. In this episode Gordon chats to chocolate maestro Calum Haggerty, the brains behind Scotland’s deliciously crafted COCO chocolate. This former fire service worker tells Gordon why he followed his passion for food, art and design …
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Season 7 is over. Thank you to all the wonderful guests that made this my most downloaded series. Thank you to my incredible listeners for tuning in each week to hear these incredibly inspiring stories. Joining me on this episode is Joe Lo Truglio, Kit Connor, Rebecca Adlington, David Millar, James Bracey and James Haskell. Be sure to rate, subscri…
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Kit Connor is my season finale guest! Kit is currently starring in the delicately powerful Heartstopper on Netflix. Heartstopper is an inclusive romance told with striking sensitivity, and Kit plays one of the leading roles. We also discuss future plans, acting and the audition process. Don't forget to sign up to Green Chef using my code HEADCHEF f…
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Musician Zak Abel joined me to talk about the significance of sleep and how it affects his productivity levels. We also discussed the gender roles of both men and women, and the power of song writing and the messages that they contain. Go listen to 'Less of a Man' here: https://open.spotify.com/track/3613WqZRMMxo5yAKfGxFQd?si=ed27a54e40924379 Don't…
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Former pro rugby player James Haskell is known for having plenty to say. We discuss fatherhood, his expectations and worries as a soon-to-be dad with his wife Chloe. We also talk about gender roles in the 21st century, and why he hopes to have a daughter... Don't forget to sign up to Green Chef using my code HEADCHEF for 40% off your first box, and…
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Radio DJ Sian Welby joined me to chat about how she manifested her career in the world of radio. This of course required a fantastic circle around her to succeed. We also chatted about social media and the pressures online. Don't forget to sign up to Green Chef using my code HEADCHEF for 40% off your first box, and 20% off the next three! Support t…
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