The Lonely Chapter
By Sam Maclean
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Episodes: 114
Description
The Lonely Chapter is a podcast for people who are doing okay on the surface, but quietly unsure how to live well.
Through calm, thoughtful conversations, host Sam Maclean sits down with guests from a wide range of backgrounds to explore the lessons they’ve learned through life, work, struggle, change, and growth.
These are not conversations about having it all figured out. They’re reflections on meaning, identity, resilience, and what it looks like to live well when life doesn’t follow a straight line.
Some episodes are long-form interviews. Others are solo reflections. All are designed to help you feel a little more oriented in your own life.
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How Successful Founders Can Still Burn Out | Adam Williams | #114
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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The Loneliness of Being the Man Everyone Relies On | Jasper Calcara | #113
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Aug 03, 2026 |
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Why Confidence Is Not the Same as Certainty | Solo Episode | #112
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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Why Peace Was Harder to Survive Than War | Liz McConaghy | #111
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Why Strong Men Don’t Always Ask for Help | Jason Kubiak | #110
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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5 Questions to Help You Make Sense of Life | Solo Episode | #109
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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The Weight of Leading the London Fire Brigade | Jonathan Smith | #108
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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Why Men Hide Their Pain Until They Break | Dr Susie Bennett | #107
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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5 Lessons Firefighting Taught Me About Life | Solo Episode | #106
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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When High Performance Leads to Burnout | Brandon Day | #105
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May 25, 2026 |
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What Suffering Reveals About the Life You’re Avoiding | Chris from CFTE | #104
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May 18, 2026 |
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Are Men Being Mis-Sold TRT? | Dr Rob Stevens | #103
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May 11, 2026 |
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What I’m Still Figuring Out About Success | Solo Episode | #102
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May 04, 2026 |
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What the FBI Taught Him About Human Nature | Eric Robinson | #101
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Why I Started The Lonely Chapter | Interviewed by Molly | #100
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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She Quit Teaching After Burnout and Built a Life That Fits | Lily Kerbey | #99
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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What Strength Really Looks Like After Trauma | James Elliott | #98
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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How Grief Forces You to Rebuild What Matters | John Merriman | #97
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Why Boys Are Being Pulled Into the Manosphere | George TheTinMen | #96
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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5 Leadership Lessons That Changed How I See People | Solo Episode | #95
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Being Hard On Yourself Is Not Discipline | Solo Episode | #94
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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When Success Doesn’t Feel Like Yours: Burnout and Self-Trust | Dr Wendy O’Connor | #93
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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You Can’t Lead Others If You Can’t Lead Yourself | Mary Howe | #92
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Why You Feel Lonely in a Crowded City | Nini Fritz | #91
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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4 Lessons About Confidence, Regret and Changing Your Life | Solo Episode | #90
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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What Happens When You Grow Up Without a Rite of Passage | Chris Barton | #89
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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How to Stop Outsourcing Responsibility | Dakota Meyer | #88
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Why Confident Speaking Starts With Feeling Safe | Myles Usher-Doyle | #87
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Why Tinnitus Gets Worse With Stress | Dr Gladys Sanda | #86
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Best of 2025: Life, Loss, Identity & Mental Health | #85
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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10 Questions About Identity, Purpose and How You Live | Solo Episode | #84
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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What Spina Bifida Taught Him About Independence | Zack Sikora | #83
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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How Great Coaches Build Confidence Without Lowering Standards | Mark Robinson | #82
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Why Men Struggle to Talk About Their Health | Solo Episode | #81
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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How Art Helps Us Express What Words Can’t | Polina Davi | #80
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Inside the Mind of a World Record Endurance Athlete | Sean Conway | #79
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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How Doing Hard Things Builds Real Resilience | Solo Episode | #78
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Finding “The One” in 1 Year — Dating With Purpose with Life Coach Stephanie
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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The Hidden Psychology Behind Great Leadership | Sebastien Page
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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The Psychology of Language: How Words Shape Your Reality | Kyle Smith
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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5 Life-Changing Ideas I’ve Been Thinking About Lately
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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From Anger to Art: Finding Purpose Through Dance | Shaun Dillon
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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How to Talk Politics Without Losing Friends | Nathan Smolensky
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Practical Stoicism: Tools for Modern Life | Jamie Ryder
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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How Triathlons Trained Me for Cancer - Dr Jeffrey Reynolds
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Serena Williams Sparks GLP-1 Debate: Are We Normalising Quick Fixes?
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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The Wrong Mindset Holding Leaders Back (and How to Fix It) | Ryan Gottfredson
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Finding Food Confidence: How to Stop Binge Eating | Amber Abila
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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The Truth About Mental Health in Frontline Services | James Bull
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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5 Podcast Lessons That Changed How I Think
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Mark O’Brien on Losing Football, Finding Himself & Life After the Game
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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How to Optimise Performance in High-Pressure Environments with Lee Eldridge
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Feeling Behind in Life? Here’s Why That’s Okay
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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How Solo Travel Changed Her Life After Loneliness – Tsvety Roo on Finding Freedom Alone
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Why Do We Love Reading Books? - Teri M. Brown
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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How to Start Difficult Mental Health Conversations That Really Help - Lisa Sugarman
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Can Trust Be Fully Rebuilt After Betrayal? | Expert Insights from Dr. Bruce Chalmer
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Mastering the Art of Communication with Davina Hehn: Avoiding Conflict in Parenting
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Overcoming SVT and Scoliosis: Jess Maclean’s Inspiring Journey of Resilience
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Celebrating 1 Year of Podcasting: Q&A on Firefighting, Samaritans, Dinosaurs & More!
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May 26, 2025 |
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Why Does Music Resonate so Deeply? - Exploring the Magic with Lawrence Bradshaw
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May 19, 2025 |
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How to Optimise your Diet for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss with Dietitian Aidan Muir
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May 12, 2025 |
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What are the Biggest Benefits of Reformer Pilates? - Lauren Chapelhow
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May 05, 2025 |
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Exploring Origin Stories with David McIntosh: Motivation, Struggles & Triumphs
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Navigating The Lonely Chapter: Personal Insights & Strategies
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Nutrition Essentials: From Macros to Mindset with Jack Hallows
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Maximising Performance with ADHD: A Conversation with Anna Daphna
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Dr. Stevens on Low Testosterone and TRT: From Symptoms to Solutions
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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5 Must-Read Books You Need to Add to Your List
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Finding Strength in Grief: Rachel Hart's Journey Through Loss
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Turning 30: 30 Life-Changing Insights and Reflections
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Why Men Struggle in Silence | Martin Seager on Men’s Mental Health
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Personal Finance 101 with Tremaine Wills: Expert Advice on Budgeting, Investing, and More
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Beyond the Clippers: Danny’s Mission to Transform Mental Health Conversations Through Barbering
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Casting Lines with CharlieDoesFishing: Content Creation and Fishing Life
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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The Psychology of Selling: Insights from Ben Gobbitt, Top 5 Sales Leader of 2024
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Voices of 2024: Top Guest Highlights & Powerful Lessons From The Lonely Chapter
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Edward Troise: From Steroids to Strength — Rope Flow & Kettlebell Fitness Transformation
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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My Year in Review: 2024 Highlights, Lessons Learned & Guest Q&A
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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What Is Hypnotherapy? Craig Meriwether Explains How It Boosts Confidence & Fights Anxiety
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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The Hidden Epidemic of Male Suicide | Dr. Susie Bennett
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Breaking the Cycle: Mindset, Consumer Culture & Male Mental Health with Tom Hughes
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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6 Key Lessons from My First 6 Months Podcasting | Lonely Chapter Reflections
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Avoid These Muscle Building Mistakes — Jack Hallows’ Guide to Online Coaching & Nutrition
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Overcoming Victim Mentality — Kyle Smith on Language, Storywork & Lasting Mindset Change
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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52 Bucket List Goals in 52 Weeks — Jeremy George’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Purpose
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Rowing Across the Atlantic for Mental Health — Craig Sadler’s 64-Day Ocean Challenge
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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How Yoga & Pilates Support Mental Health, Identity & Balance — Georgie Baba’s Story
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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From Army Pilot to Financial Coach — Rob Reed on Reinventing Yourself & Mastering Money
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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What I Learned From the ROC Triathlon Trilogy — Hard Truths & Powerful Lessons
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Social Media, ADHD & Creative Burnout — York Atkinson on Navigating the Digital World
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Can AI Think for Itself? Sentience, Fear & the Future of Intelligence
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Wildlife Biology, Fear & Bouldering — Matt Hosking on Life, Ecology & Moving to Ireland
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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High Performance Health, Long Covid Recovery & Breath Work — Ben Coomber on Optimising Life
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Media, TikTok Growth & Beginner Whisky Picks — Jayac Heal on Creativity & Content
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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5 Books That Changed My Life — Lessons, Growth & Why You Should Read Them Too
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Martial Arts for the Mind — Dave Ferguson on Resilience, Trauma & Men’s Midlife Health
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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How to Support Someone Who’s Grieving | Suzanne Jabour
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Ultramarathons, Gut Health & Self-Healing — Lauren Callahan on Pushing Limits & Publishing Books
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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12 Years Fighting Cancer & Lessons from a SWAT Negotiator — Terry Tucker on Living Uncommon
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Space Law, Travel Lessons & Pole Dance — Chloe Gibbons on Career & Mental Health
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Why Are Men Being Left Out? George TheTinMen on Men’s Mental Health & Gender Equality
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Building Gym Confidence & Healing Through Grief — Raffaella Di Palma’s Inspiring Journey
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Why I Started This Podcast — My Story, Struggles & What Drives Me
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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How to Have More Meaningful Conversations | Chris Burnett
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Growing Up Dyslexic and Becoming a Firefighter | Tom Hughes
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Why He Left a Secure Job to Become a Full-Time YouTuber | Harry Jankel
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Surviving Childhood Cancer and Learning to Lead with Purpose | Will Smith
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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5 Lessons from My First Month Podcasting
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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What Army Life Taught Me About Discipline, Relationships and Therapy | Roland Baxter
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May 27, 2024 |
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From Firefighter to Stand-Up: Billy Kerr on Bombing, Hecklers & Chasing the Laughs
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May 20, 2024 |
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The Real Cost of Hustle Culture for Personal Trainers | Adam Youssefbeygi
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May 13, 2024 |
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The Lonely Chapter | #001
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May 06, 2024 |
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What Acting and Therapy Taught Him About Identity | Andrew Kinsler | #2
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May 06, 2024 |