Best Brain Over Booze Podcasts (2024)

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Why some people struggle to moderate alcohol 6:23

4M ago6:23

6:23

This episode touches on why some people struggle to control and manage alcohol.

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How to be 'Always Free': Financial expert Jason Graystone reframes our money mindset 1:07:14

5M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

For the latest episode of Talking Cod, we're joined by investing guru Jason Graystone to talk about unshackling ourselves from unnecessary worry about our finances. Jason began his career washing cars to earn money when he was 14. He became financially free at 30 and now is a trader and investor, owning a number of successul businesses. We talk abo…

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The Second Half: Luke Staton's Path from Football to Motivation 1:04:39

5M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

In the latest episode of Talking Cod, Dave and Andy sit down with the awe-inspiring Luke Staton, whose journey from aspiring professional footballer to motivational speaker and children's author captures the essence of transformation and resilience. Luke shares the trials and triumphs of his early days in football, the life-altering times when he h…

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Ripple Effects: How an accident at sea helped diagnose Will Edge's brain tumour 1:22:00

6M ago1:22:00

1:22:00

The latest episode of Talking Cod features our good friend Will Edge, a trustee and facilitator at Mentell, a men's mental health charity. We'd originally asked Will to come on to tell us about the charity's work and how he'd first come across the organisation, but then things went strangely quiet. It turns out he'd had a scary accident whilst Wake…

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Mind Over Matter: Bernhard Tewes on the power of hypnotherapy 1:04:32

6M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

In the latest episode of Talking Cod, we ask you to 'look into our ears' (not sure if that works, but I'm going to leave it and this note in this final copy, intentionally - Phil) with respected Berlin-based hypnotherapist Bernhard Tewes, whose personal transformation from chain smoker to non-smoker through hypnosis was the catalyst to become a mas…

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Beyond the Pitch: Dean Holden on Football, Loss, and Living in the Spotlight 1:08:55

7M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

We're back with another cracking guest on Talking Cod, none other than footy legend Dean Holden. Dean talks about his illustrious career as a player and a manager, most recently of Charlton Athletic, but then opens up with deep authenticity as he talks about the tragic loss of his daughter, Cici. And that triggered something huge in our conversatio…

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Breaking Free Of Booze: How Sober Dave Turned His Life Around 1:17:59

7M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

For our first guest of 2024, we're thrilled to have David Wilson, aka Sober Dave, share his raw and inspiring journey. For 40 years, Dave was entangled in an ongoing battle with alcohol, a struggle that nearly ruined his life—but a pivotal moment in January 2019 marked the beginning of an extraordinary transformation. Dave opens up about his darkes…

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Heading into '24 with big plans and crispy confessions 27:49

7M ago27:49

27:49

In this mini-episode of Talking Cod, join Andy, Dave, and Phil as we delve into our exciting plans for 2024. We share a sneak peek into the stellar line-up of guests awaiting us in the upcoming episodes and an update on our next Walking Cod outdoor adventure. Amidst the future gazing, the conversation takes a weird turn - in true Cod fashion - with…

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Values and Sobriety Success 16:07

9M ago16:07

16:07

How understanding our personal values are one of the key to living a positive life after alcohol.

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The Power Of Belief And Alcohol Freedom 34:31

9M ago34:31

34:31

How my beliefs towards alcohol shifted the years and what that meant for my recovery

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From Goals to Growth. With Tales to Inspire's Krish Patel. 56:20

9M ago56:20

56:20

In our latest episode of Talking Cod, we're chuffed to introduce Krish Patel, whose journey is a remarkable blend of ambition, adversity, and awakening. From the streets of Bolton to the professional football fields, Krish's childhood dream of becoming a footballer took him on a bit of a rollercoaster. His career began with promise at Bury, but inj…

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Gone Too Soon: Dealing with the Sudden Loss of Friends 1:01:51

10M ago1:01:51

1:01:51

In our latest episode, we touch on a subject close to the heart – the impact of friends from different chapters of our lives passing away suddenly. Friends are the family we choose, accompanying us through life's journey, but what happens when they leave us without warning? Phil, Dave, and Andy open up about personal experiences, the feelings that …

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Unstoppable: Steve Hill's Epic 14 Marathon Odyssey 1:12:43

10M ago1:12:43

1:12:43

In this awe-inspiring episode of Talking Cod, we welcome back the incredible Steve Hill, author of "What Next Sir?," fresh from an unimaginable feat of endurance. Brace yourselves for a story that will leave you breathless. Literally. Steve's just completed an astounding 14 marathons in 16 days. He began by running seven marathons along Costa Rica'…

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Is Tech Destroying - Or Impoving - Our Mental and Physical Wellbeing? With our guest, ChatGPT...seriously 53:29

10M ago53:29

53:29

For the second episode of Season Four, we're joined by an unexpected yet pretty damn interesting guest - ChatGPT. We tackle the complexities of technology, from the intrusive nature of notifications to the health-monitoring capabilities of our smart devices. We discuss the need for digital detoxes, the irreplaceable element of human authenticity, a…

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Introducing Walking Cod 1:15

11M ago1:15

1:15

Yup, you read that right. We're going real world. The first ever Walking Cod is coming on Friday 13th October, 2023, and we'd love you to join us. Book your place by heading to https://walkingcod.eventbrite.co.uk now. It's free, and it's better than most things you could be doing in work on a Friday morning. That's a Cod promise. Walking Cod 📅 Date…

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From Pain to Purpose: A Journey to Recovery, with Ben Elkington 1:26:39

11M ago1:26:39

1:26:39

It's the Season 4 premiere of Talking Cod, and we're back with a fresh brand plus exciting plans for our first live event, "Walking Cod." (Join us!) But the real star of this episode is our incredible guest; 50-year-old sports industry veteran and streetwear dad, Ben Elkington. Join us for one of our most poignant conversations to date as Ben candi…

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Best of, Vol. 3: Blabber Gold 1:05:40

12M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

After 'Hooked on Brainthoughts' and 'Now That's What I Call Cod', it's time for the third and final instalment of our 'Best Of' series, 'Blabber Gold'. And what a cracker it is. We start with the sage-like legend that is Jindy Mann (Leader.Brother.Son.) as we ponder what masculinity means in modern society. With Rev Nick Bundock, we dive deep into …

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Best of, Vol. 2: Now That's What I Call Cod 1:01:40

12M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

It's time to get back in the car, set the satnav for Memory Lane [ref: N05 7LGA], and hear some of the 'best bits' from Talking Cod, Season 2. We discussed thoughts on education with our good pals Dan Fitzpatrick and Ben Whitaker (aka The Edufuturists), keeping our inner chimp in check and imposter syndrome at bay. With Daniel De La Cruz (Dan The A…

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Best of, Vol. 1: Hooked on Brainthoughts 54:16

12M ago54:16

54:16

Join us on a trip down memory lane as we head back to where it all started, season 1. We’re so pleased to bring you this compilation, there are so many great conversations here - and some mad ones, but what would you expect? We talk about getting fit, making time in our lives for ‘random’, music's emotional connection, finding our place in our comm…

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Past, Present, Future: Two and a half years Talking Cod 1:00:23

1y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Two and a half years. That's how long it's been since we hit record on our first episode of Talking Cod. It’s tempting to wonder: Were we the same people then as we are now? As we wrap with Season Three, we took time to talk about some of the great guests we’ve had on the show recently. Rev Nick Bundock sharing spiritual wisdom, coach Jindy Mann’s …

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Choosing Your Battles: The Path of Least Resistance 54:50

1y ago54:50

54:50

In the latest episode of Talking Cod, we delve into a profound and often overlooked principle - the Path of Least Resistance. Life invariably throws a myriad of challenges our way, but do we always need to face them head-on? Sometimes, wisdom lies not in resistance but in acceptance, not in struggling...but in letting go. As we navigate life, decid…

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Talking Dad: Embracing Fatherhood, with Jindy Mann. 45:23

1y ago45:23

45:23

In the latest episode of Talking Cod, we welcome back an esteemed guest and newly minted father, Jindy Mann of Leader Brother Son. Join us as we delve into the transformative journey of becoming a dad, share our cherished memories, and reflect on fatherhood's invaluable lessons. Becoming a father is a rite of passage, filled with emotions, unexpect…

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The Inner Circle: How Our Closest Relationships Forge Our Midlife Identity 53:38

1y ago53:38

53:38

In the latest episode of Talking Cod, Phil, Dave, and Andy examine the delicate tapestry of relationships that surround us in middle age. As we transition through life's milestones, our family, intimate friends, and mentors often become the pillars of our identity. Through the usually lively chat, some pretty deep anecdotes, and a dash of humour, t…

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Habits, Routines, and Isms: The Autopilots That Keep Us Sane? 52:23

1y ago52:23

52:23

As creatures of habit, our lives are profoundly shaped by the patterns of behaviour we repeat daily, often subconsciously. Left sock before right? Is it a coffee or a run before engaging the brain? In the latest episode of Talking Cod, Dave, Phil and Andy talk about the routines that keep us sane. Or just about. How do we create habits that propel …

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Diving into Failure: Stumbling Blocks or Stepping Stones? 1:01:09

1+ y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

In our latest episode of Talking Cod, we turn the spotlight onto a topic many avoid - failure. Join Phil, Dave, and Andy as they dissect the concept of failure, examining it not as a final destination, but as an essential part of our journey towards success. Failure can be a tough pill to swallow, but it's often in our lowest moments that we learn …

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Beyond the Classroom: Steve Hill MBE's Inspiring - and Bonkers - Adventures 1:09:57

1+ y ago1:09:57

1:09:57

In the latest episode of Talking Cod, Andy and Phil welcome Steve Hill MBE, an inspiring teacher who embarks on jaw-dropping adventures for charity. From scaling mountain peaks to traversing deserts and jungles, Steve continually pushes his limits. Join us as we dive into his reasons for taking on these challenges, how he inspires his students to g…

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The Big AI Chat: Is AI about to change our lives forever? 58:16

1+ y ago58:16

58:16

In the latest Talking Cod, Phil, Dave, and Andy talk AI. Phil already seems to have replaced himself with an AI avatar, so we're not entirely sure if he's on this episode or not. But with ChatGPT-4 being so omnipresent at the time of recording, we figured it was time to explore what this means for work, life, and everything else. And as we venture …

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Taking Off the Mask: Finding Our Authentic Selves with The Perception Coach 55:53

1+ y ago55:53

55:53

In our latest episode, Phil, Dave, and Andy are joined by Jon Prince, a former Pro Poker Player turned fully Accredited Mindset Coach and Mentor, also known as The Perception Coach. We dive into how the personas we project sometimes don't align with who we truly are inside. Jon shares his mission to help people discover their authentic selves, reac…

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Running up that hill: and down it again. Author Richard Askwith. 1:12:05

1+ y ago1:12:05

1:12:05

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Richard Askwith, one of Andy's favourite authors and a renowned fell running expert, about staying active as we age, the benefits and drawbacks of competitiveness, and the joys of running with others. Richard also shares fascinating stories about his experiences as an author, including completin…

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Regrets? No, but we've had a few... 50:53

1+ y ago50:53

50:53

Regret. Now that’s a big word. We regret split second decisions and laboured choices, sometimes in equal doses. Can you really regret course of action A - however much you hated it at the time - when it ultimately brought you to outcome B? Dave, Phil and Andy explore their own regrets, the things they’d change, and the things they wouldn’t change, …

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Touched by the Hand of Cod: Tom Chapman, New Order 50:34

1+ y ago50:34

50:34

We talk about success a lot on the show, but everyone has a completely different interpretation of what that means. So how does it feel when you find yourself stood on a stage in Brazil, about to play bass in front of 30,000 music fans? And what does success look once you’ve hit those heady heights? For our latest episode, we speak to Tom Chapman, …

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Perfect? Or good enough? 55:23

1+ y ago55:23

55:23

Many of us constantly judge ourselves by our own high standards, but does everything have to be 100% all of the time? How do we define 'perfect' in a consumer-driven world where perfection is never really attained? There's always a newer, shinier thing coming down the line... And would life have been simpler if Fairground Attraction hadn't thrown d…

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Faith and Hope: how a terrible tragedy transformed a community 50:57

1+ y ago50:57

50:57

In one of our most profound episodes, we explore faith with Rev Nick Bundock, team rector at St James & Emmanuel in Manchester: a church rocked by tragedy in 2014 following the suicide of a young congregation member, Lizzie Lowe. Nick explains why St James & Emmanuel had to change after Lizzie’s death and the work he now does in championing a fully…

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A Christmas Special: Cod bless us, every one! 1:00:16

1+ y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Andy, Dave and Phil (aka the three not-so-wise men) hang up the festive tinsel and mistletoe whilst pondering the ghosts of Christmas past and present. Have we forgotten what makes the Christmas period special amongst the relentless capitalist-driven cash splurges? If you like what you hear, give us a like, share and a follow. And maybe a comment. …

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The Power of Honest Conversations 59:24

1+ y ago59:24

59:24

“How are you?”, “Good thanks, how are you?”, “Can’t complain!” Sounds familiar, right? We spend our lives avoiding opening up to share just exactly how we’re feeling. No-one is an island: we all experience highs and lows, and we need to be more comfortable about talking about ourselves. And so, for this week’s powerful episode, we’re joined by our …

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Doom, Gloom, or Boom? 50:00

1+ y ago50:00

50:00

We’re back! After a brief sojourn, Dave, Andy and Phil return with a vengeance for series 3 of Talking Cod: A survivor’s guide to middle age. How do we react to the political turmoil and the global situation we find ourselves in? Do we get sucked into the continuous news cycle of doom and gloom, or find a way to transcend the madness and instead, f…

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Who Am I, Right Now? 49:08

2y ago49:08

49:08

Have you ever stopped to take stock of where you are in life, the person you are, and the person you’re not? We evolve as we ride the highs and lows of life, but do these experiences give us a deeper understanding of who we are at any given moment? As ever, if you like what you hear, give us a like, share and a follow. And maybe a comment. Or if yo…

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Food, Glorious Food 56:03

2y ago56:03

56:03

We sometimes chow down on our grub in total autopilot, but how often do we sit back and think about our relationship with glorious food. And just what impact our ‘convenience’ has had on the quality of what we eat, and the ceremony of eating together? As always, if you like what you hear, give us a like, share and a follow. And maybe a comment. Or …

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Big Dick Energy: the good, the bad and the ugly 59:00

2y ago59:00

59:00

Bo Stehmeier, good friend of the show and CEO of Academy-winning production house Off The Fence, is back, and boy, has he brought a mighty subject to talk about. How do we reframe Big Dick Energy? Join us for a chat about swagger, vulnerability and the power of putting your worst foot forward. As always, if you like what you hear, give us a like, s…

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Money, money, money 51:43

2y ago51:43

51:43

Is it the one thing you really can’t live without ? In this weeks episode we are joined by friend and listener Nick Thompson, a man who knows a thing or two about cash. And ask the question, if money came to tea, what would it look like? As always, if you like what you hear, give us a like, follow, share. And maybe a comment. Or, if you want to get…

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Son of my father 42:19

2y ago42:19

42:19

After an incident with a pizza oven gets the better of the cod-meisters, the chaps have one of their most profound conversations yet: how have our relationships with our parents influenced how we are with our own kids? As always, if you like what you hear, give us a like, share and a follow. And maybe a comment. Or, if you want to get involved, ema…

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Keep on keeping on 45:31

2y ago45:31

45:31

We've all thought of giving up from time to time, whether that's on a task, a job, a relationship, or even worse, just plain giving up. But is that even an option, and would it make things any better? How do we find the inner strength to dust ourselves down, and 'just keep doing it?' Do we talk about how we're feeling during these situations or cla…

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Taking time for gratitude 50:31

2y ago50:31

50:31

While we're battling crazy schedules and impossible deadlines, we can soon lose focus on why we're doing what we do. And though we don't do it enough, building in time to reflect and be thankful for what you've got is essential. So when was the last time you sat back and let gratitude guide your thinking? As always, if you like what you hear, give …

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Are we too old to change our lives? 43:21

2+ y ago43:21

43:21

Do you ever feel like there’s no point in trying something new and just give up? Andy’s friend, Jason Boyle, joins the conversation in a special episode. Insightful, full of positive energy, Jason is a mentor (like Andy, Dave, and Phil) and shares with us who his first mentor was (a super cool Mancunian), how he recently transformed his life, setti…

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Men behaving emotionally 47:32

2+ y ago47:32

47:32

Blokes. We're no good with our emotions, are we? From an early age, we're primed to keep stuff in, act strong and conform to type. But inevitably, all those emotions have got to go somewhere, and the more we bottle up, the bigger the explosion on the other side. This episode goes deep on anger, sadness, and the wheel of emotion's lighter side, too.…

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What’s the worst that could happen? 45:50

2+ y ago45:50

45:50

Now there's a question. One that we've all asked ourselves many times. In this week's episode, we discuss the thought process. Do you rely on the mind or go with your heart or your gut? Or do you just summon up some good old-fashioned courage and see what opportunities arise? As always, if you like what you hear, give us a like, share and a follow.…

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The lies we tell ourselves 47:31

2+ y ago47:31

47:31

If you stopped brushing your teeth but told everyone you'd cleaned them three times a day, would anyone know you'd lied apart from yourself? That's the question our latest guest, Daniel de la Cruz (Founder, Polymensa), posed when we asked him to join us. Thankfully, we were all remote when we recorded this episode, so we couldn’t tell... Get in tou…

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Keeping imposter syndrome at bay 44:08

2+ y ago44:08

44:08

Imposter syndrome: it's something most of us feel at least once in a lifetime, but how do we recognise and get over this self-doubting voice in our heads? Dave and Phil explore what it means to them, whilst Andy questions whether it exists...or is, in fact, an imposter... Get in touch with your suggestions, kind words and brain thoughts: hello@talk…

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Living with your inner chimp 45:48

2+ y ago45:48

45:48

The Codmasters lay bare their primitive minds in the latest episode. Can we control our inner chimps, as Professor Steve Peters explains in his seminal book The Chimp Paradox, or are we stuck with them? Get in touch with your suggestions, kind words and brain thoughts: hello@talkingcod.com And if you like what you hear on Talking Cod, don’t forget …

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Be busy. Or be present. 56:31

2+ y ago56:31

56:31

In our latest episode we’re joined by Alex Heywood, director at high-performance training provider 4and20Million, for some awesome insights on how to optimise your time, and your energy, in a world that expects relentless productivity.By Phil Birchenall, David Eccles, Andy Hall

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