Best James Roycroft Davis Podcasts (2024)

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Youngest Brit to Climb The Seven Summits I Geordie Stewart #19 50:21

3M ago50:21

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Welcome to the Unplugged Pod 🌿, where hosts Hector and Dave delve into everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. In this series, they explore the allure of the great outdoors, the thrill of adventure, and what it means to truly disconnect, through the captivating stories of British Adventurer, Geordie Stewart. 🏔 Conquering He…

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Use Your Limited Time Effectively I Andy Ayim MBE #18 53:50

3M ago53:50

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Welcome to episode #18 of The Unplugged Pod, where we delve into everything to do with switching off, in a world that's always on. In this episode, our guest Andy Ayim MBE, a luminary in the tech and entrepreneurial space, shares his insights and experiences. 🌎 Unplugging with Backpacking and Swimming Andy begins by discussing his unique methods of…

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Phone-Free Travel Will Change Your Life I Dr Wenjie Cai #17 51:39

3M ago51:39

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🎙 "The Unplugged Pod" Featuring Dr. Wenjie Cai Welcome to "The Unplugged Pod," the go-to podcast for anyone looking to switch off in a world that's always on. In this enlightening episode, we delve into the art of unplugging with our special guest, Dr. Wenjie Cai, a renowned expert in digital-free travel and cultural explorations. 🌊 Unplugging thro…

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How Your Screen Time Impacts The Climate I Harrison Osterfield #16 51:30

3M ago51:30

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Welcome to a brand new episode of The Unplugged Pod! In this exciting installment, we have a special guest, none other than the talented actor, Harrison Osterfield. Join us as we dive into the world of digital detoxing, Harrison's unforgettable experiences in Antarctica, the unique challenges of managing a massive social media following, and the st…

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Founder’s Journey Nearly Led Me To Suicide I James Roycroft-Davis #15 52:55

3M ago52:55

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Founder’s Journey Nearly Led Me To Suicide I James Roycroft-Davis #15By Unplugged.rest

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Building A Business After A Breakdown I Lottie Unwin #14 50:01

4M ago50:01

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Building A Business After A Breakdown I Lottie Unwin #14By Unplugged.rest

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Christmas Special 2023 | James Ware #13 43:14

4M ago43:14

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Why You Should Visually Detox I Marine Tanguy #12 42:41

4M ago42:41

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David and Hector sit down with Tedx speaker and entrepreneur Marine Tanguy who is author of the upcoming book Visual Detox. The Unplugged Pod explores everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. Your Hosts: David Windsor & Hector HughesBy Unplugged.rest

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The Power Of Community & Ironman Triathlons I AJ #11 1:04:19

5M ago1:04:19

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David and Hector sit down with AJ, who's spent the last two years running Foundrs- a community of some of the countries top founders. The discussion covers everything from forming deep connections to what it takes to complete an Ironman. The Unplugged Pod explores everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. Your Hosts: David Wi…

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Mental Health Crisis At Universities I Georgia Gibson #10 1:01:48

5M ago1:01:48

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David and Hector sit down with Georgia Gibson, founder of Youni to chat about the current state of mental health at University. The Unplugged Pod explores everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. Your Hosts: David Windsor & Hector HughesBy Unplugged.rest

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10 Days On A Desert Island I Ben Saul-Garner #9 55:22

5M ago55:22

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David and Hector sit down with Ben Saul-Garner, founder of Attachment & Rebel Book Club and recently returned from 10 days alone on a desert island. The Unplugged Pod explores everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. Your Hosts: David Windsor & Hector HughesBy Unplugged.rest

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Acting In Vikings To Teaching Meditation I Maude Hirst #7 45:23

5M ago45:23

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David and Hector sit down with Maude Hirst to discuss her life pivot from a high flying acting career to meditation. The Unplugged Pod explores everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. Your Hosts: David Windsor & Hector HughesBy Unplugged.rest

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Preventing Workplace Burnout I Zoe Stones #8 55:24

5M ago55:24

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David and Hector sit down with Zoe Stones, CEO & Cofounder of Ambr to discuss all things burnout. The Unplugged Pod explores everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. Your Hosts: David Windsor & Hector HughesBy Unplugged.rest

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Steven Bartlett's Media & Podcast Machine | Grace Andrews #6 48:39

5M ago48:39

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David and Hector sit down with Grace Andrews to discuss social media and the DOAC machine. The Unplugged Pod explores everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. Your Hosts: David Windsor & Hector HughesBy Unplugged.rest

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Vipassana Retreats: 10 Days In Total Silence | James Ware #2 36:25

5M ago36:25

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The Unplugged Pod explores everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. In this episode, we are joined by James Ware and we talk about his current experience of a ten-day silent meditation retreat. We discuss how the lack of communication from daily life and the toxicity of social media can be an incredible mental challenge but …

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Baltic Lifestyle: From London To Tallinn I Shafi Musaddique #3 40:51

5M ago40:51

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The Unplugged Pod explores everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. In this episode, we sit down with Shafi Musaddique about how he took the plunge from living in London to moving to Estonia. We discuss the unmistakable difference between the quality of life and how such a change can mould you as a person. Your Hosts: David …

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Rewards And Costs Of Personal Branding | Sam Winsbury #4 53:34

5M ago53:34

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The Unplugged Pod explores everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. In this episode we sit down with Sam Winsbury, CEO of Kurogo, to discuss the true importance of personal branding. We discover the cons behind social media and engagement which can cause a temporary egotistic boost and lead to the absence of branding and per…

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How To Breathe Correctly I Jamie Clements #5 57:24

5M ago57:24

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The Unplugged Pod explores everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Clements to discuss how breathwork can result in a better mental space as practices, such as meditation, can lead to a quieter mind and an improved self. We cover the topic of our body's seasons and the importance of u…

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Kick off: Ramblings on Wearable Tech & Longevity 35:30

5M ago35:30

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Episode 1! The Unplugged Pod explores everything to do with switching off in a world that's always on. In this episode, we discuss wearable techs such as WHOOP Watches, Oura Rings and more. Join us while we debate our opinion on the benefits and cons of where we are today with daily wearable technology and how or if such devices truly benefit the l…

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SEASON FINALE! Ben Smith, The Man Who Ran 401 Marathons in 401 Days 1:13:29

3y ago1:13:29

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Hello and welcome to the final episode of season 2! To the hundreds of you who are continuing to download and listen to the podcast week in week out, you have no idea how much your continued support of this podcast means and we’re so, so grateful to you...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Alex Staniforth: How I survived the two biggest consecutive disasters in Mount Everest history 1:14:30

3y ago1:14:30

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This week, I’m joined by an extraordinary human being. Alex Staniforth is a record-breaking adventurer, ultra-endurance athlete, international motivational speaker, author and mental health activist. All at the age of 25!!!But Alex’s story hasn’t always...By James Roycroft-Davis

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George Mycock, Founder MyoMinds: How Eating Disorders Destroyed My Life 2:02:50

3y ago2:02:50

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Episode 16… the journey continues and my word do we have one hell of a listen for you today… Welcome to The Rut, the podcast which delves into the minds of men from all walks of life to find answer to the burning questions around the mirky world of...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Will Hurrell, Bristol Bears, Bath and Tigers: How Having A Stroke On The Pitch Changed My Life Forever. 1:29:33

3y ago1:29:33

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Episode 14 of season 2 is here but first I want to say a huge thank you to the hundreds and hundreds of you that are tuning in week in week out, listening to people’s stories on their mental health challenges and most importantly, never judging anyone...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Damian Browne: Rowing The Atlantic Solo. How To Overcome The Battle Between Mind And Body 2:00:37

3y ago2:00:37

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I have another special episode lined up for you this week on The Rut; the podcast which delves into the minds of men from all walks of life to try and answer the burning questions about men’s mental health. Some of you might know Damian Browne as a hard...

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Simon Thomas, Sky Sports Presenter and Podcaster: A Life, Interrupted 1:50:02

3y ago1:50:02

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This week, I am so excited to welcome someone to the podcast who I’ve admired for a very long time. Simon Thomas is a genuine inspiration to so many people out there who have suffered or are suffering with unfathomable grief, the loss of a loved one and...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Simon Bates, The Cognitive Hypnotherapist: A Therapy Session With... 1:18:59

3+ y ago1:18:59

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Simon Bates MNCH(Acc) BSc Cog. Sci. MNLP is my therapist, and one of the leading hypnotherapists in the country. I’ve been working with him for a long time and he’s brought me back from the brink a few times. He first qualified as a hypnotist in 1995...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Oliver Kamm, Leader Writer and Columnist, The Times: Mending The Mind- Exploring The Science Behind My Clinical Depression 1:40:59

3+ y ago1:40:59

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And welcome back, a very happy New Year to each and everyone of the hundreds of you who are listening to this podcast now. I mean, 2021 kicked off with a monstrous bang and it’s increasingly looking like a rocky ride up ahead too. And on that note, I...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Denny Solomona, Sale Sharks and England: The Full Story of Drugs, Alcohol, Rugby and Recovery 1:38:31

3+ y ago1:38:31

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Hello everyone and welcome to The Rut, the podcast which delves into the minds of men from all walks of life to try and find answers to some of the burning questions in and around men’s mental health. A couple of months ago, this guy sat down with the...By James Roycroft-Davis

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James Sutliff, Dystonia Fighter: The Story Of The Man Who Lost His Speech Overnight 1:21:25

3+ y ago1:21:25

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This week we have one hell of an episode for you. In 2008, this man was flying high- he had a well paid career, he was playing semi professional rugby and he’d just met the woman of his dreams. And then, on May Bank Holiday in 2008, his life changed...

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Craig Maxwell-Keys, 2020 Premiership Final Referee: Battling Anxiety and Being Gay in Rugby 1:29:08

3+ y ago1:29:08

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Another week and another episode of The Rut where we explore, in many instances to new depths, the world of men's mental health from all angles and try to find answers to the burning questions which still swirl around by exploring people's minds. This...

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Luke Sutton- How Addiction Almost Destroyed My Life As A Professional Cricketer 59:16

3+ y ago59:16

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On the podcast this week it’s a real pleasure to welcome a man who is one of the kindest human beings I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing. His story is immense for multiple different reasons. His story covers professional cricket, playing for...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Alex Davis, England 7s Rugby Player: Grief is Love with Nowhere to Go 1:24:21

3+ y ago1:24:21

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This is a pretty timely episode for my next guest, England 7s rugby player, Alex Davis. We recorded this episode in late August, just after it had been announced that the RFU was cutting the 7s programme. However, the five year anniversary of his Dad's...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Luke Tyburski, Extreme Endurance Athlete: Depression, Using Extreme Challenges as Self Harm and Overcoming It all. 2:21:50

3+ y ago2:21:50

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This is one of the most fascinating and topsy turvy episodes we've done so far. It's an astonishing listen. I am very, very excited to welcome a good mate of mine to the pod this week… Luke Tyburski is an extreme adventurer, coach, speaker, author and...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Luke Chadwick, Manchester United and West Ham Winger: United, Mental Health, and Finding the Meaning of Happiness 1:28:30

3+ y ago1:28:30

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This week on the podcast I sit down with former Manchester United winger Luke Chadwick for a brilliantly open discussion about his career and his battles with his mental health. Luke joined Manchester United at at 16, rising up their infamous academy as...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Nick Ede, TV Presenter and Pop Culture Expert: Eating Disorders, Depression, Grief and I 1:14:28

3+ y ago1:14:28

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This week on The Rut, I’m really excited to welcome TV Presenter and Pop Culture Expert, Nick Ede to the podcast. Nick is an amazing man with a really amazing story. Since his teenage years he’s struggled with his mental health. It seemingly started in...By James Roycroft-Davis

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David Birtwistle, Netflix's 'Too Hot Too Handle': Bullying, Netflix, Social Media and Self-Love 54:30

3+ y ago54:30

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Season 2 Episode 3 is here! I sit down with the one of life's really good guys, David Birtwistle. David is one of the stars of Netflix's reality TV show Too Hot To Handle which saw 14 young, very good looking singles from around the world come...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Alastair Campbell: Surviving Depression and Tony Blair! 1:28:22

3+ y ago1:28:22

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This week, we sit down with Alastair Campbell, one of the UK's most prominent political and media figures and one of the world's leading mental health campaigners.Alastair has battled mental illness for 40 years. He's experienced psychotic breakdowns,...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Joe Bryan, Premier League Footballer at Fulham FC: Depression, Anxiety and Football 1:17:31

3+ y ago1:17:31

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The Rut is back for Season 2 with a cracker to open this epic series of podcasts on men's mental health (if we may say so ourselves!). We sit down with Premier League Footballer, Joe Bryan, who plays for Fulham.Joe is not your average footballer. First...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Thomas Roycroft-Davis, the Sibling Episode: "There were points when I was 16 when all I wanted to do was end my life because..." 1:19:08

3+ y ago1:19:08

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This week, I sit down with my brother, Tom in the last episode of season 1. Tom’s had a chequered history with mental health problems over the years, suffering from severe depression through his teens after he never felt like he fitted in at school. The...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Daz Jegon (Clarke)- Grief, Depression and Anxiety, and Discovery of a New Journey 59:44

3+ y ago59:44

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In this episode I'm so pleased to sit down with my old Uni friend, Daz Jegon, who talks openly for the first time about his long battle with depression and anxiety at Uni and beyond. Daz’s grandmother passed away suddenly at university and he had his...

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Kaivan Faria- Young Entrepreneur, Founder of Ask Winston: "One minute he's there, the next minute I'm doing his eulogy in front of 400 people I don't know" 45:35

3+ y ago45:35

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In this episode of The Rut, I sit down with young entrepreneur, co-founder of AskWinston, Kaivan Faria. Kaivan rang me up when I launched the podcast to say he wanted to share his story for the first time publicly because it’s one which will effect a...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Will Fraser- Triple Premiership and Double European Champion, Saracens: "that day was the worst day of my life and also the best day of my life" 1:14:59

4y ago1:14:59

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In this episode of The Rut, I sit down with former professional rugby player, Will Fraser. Will was part of the famous Saracens’ class of ‘08 with the likes of Owen Farrell, Jamie George, George Kruis and Jackson Wray, and is a three-time Premiership...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Nick Rothwell- Former Sky TV Presenter, Hockey Player and Founder of Re-Tribe: "I was living a lie... a complete lie. And I hated myself for it" 50:00

4y ago50:00

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In this episode of The Rut, I sit down with former Sky presenter and Hockey player, Nick Rothwell, who talks to me about:👉 What it was like battling drug and alcohol problems whilst being on TV👉 How drugs and alcohol pushed all of his relationships...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Dr Karl Morris- One of Golf's Leading High Performance Mindset Coaches: Exploring the Mind of an Athlete. 54:10

4y ago54:10

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr Karl Morris who is one of golf’s leading high performance mindset coaches. Karl has coached 6 major winners including Louis Oosthuizen, Darren Clarke and Lee Westwood. He’s also worked with members of the Ashes ’05...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Jack Willis and James Gaskell- Wasps Rugby Players: Being Injured. 56:40

4y ago56:40

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In this episode of The Rut, I sit down with professional rugby players Jack Willis and James Gaskell. Jack and James both play for Wasps and have recently both had serious injuries which led to their mental health suffering. Jack broke into the Wasps...

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Brian Mayne- Global Speaker, Best Selling Author and Creator of Goal Mapping: "I was 29, £1million in debt and couldn't read or write... what the hell do you do?!" 1:07:36

4y ago1:07:36

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In this episode of The Rut, I sit down with Brian Mayne: International Motivational Speaker, Best-Selling Author and the creator of the Goal Mapping technique which has touched over 5 million lives. Brian has an unbelievable story. Born into a...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Jono Kitto- Worcester Warriors and New Zealand U20's rugby player: "I believed I had to be perfect for people to love me". 1:11:19

4y ago1:11:19

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In this episode of The Rut, I sit down with professional rugby player Jono Kitto who opens up about his incredible story battling depression and anxiety in his teenage years back in New Zealand. Jono has played for some of the biggest names in English...By James Roycroft-Davis

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Abi Carpenter- The Partner's Perspective: "I felt totally helpless...It was heartbreaking to know you didn't want to wake up in the morning" 1:14:54

4y ago1:14:54

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In this episode of The Rut, I sit down with Abi Carpenter, my girlfriend and partner, to discuss the partner's perspective; her side of the story about what it was like living and breathing my depression and anxiety. This is a side of the story which is...By James Roycroft-Davis

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John Bargh, Professor of Psychology at Yale University: Mental Health and the Unconscious Mind 1:18:38

4y ago1:18:38

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In this special episode of The Rut, I sit down with the Professor of Psychology at Yale University, John Bargh.John is an award winning psychologist, author, researcher and has battled with depression himself between 2011-2013. He is one of the world's...

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Tom Lindsay- Former England Saxon and Bristol Bears rugby player: "I just hated myself... I had to numb the feeling" 50:18

4y ago50:18

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In this episode of The Rut we sit down with professional rugby player and coach, Tom Lindsay. Tom has played for some of the biggest clubs in English rugby: Wasps, Gloucester, Saracens, and is now plying his trade at Bristol Bears. He also represented...

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