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White Fox TalkingE70: From Homelessness to Community Healing: Imran Shah's JourneySend White Fox Talking a MessageWhat happens when hate crime tears through a community? Behind the headlines and political noise, real people suffer lasting trauma that transforms into a "siege mentality," severely impacting mental health and wellbeing. Imran Shah, recently honored with an MBE for his 25 years of work in community cohesion, brings us to the front lines of this battle.Drawing from his powerful personal journey that began with homelessness at age 15, Imran reveals how misinformation, exploitation, and division are strategically weaponized in today's digital landscape. His Digital Cohesion Unit works around the...2025-04-291h 05
White Fox TalkingE69: Woolly Therapists: How Grace Olson's Sheep Are Teaching Children Mental ResilienceSend White Fox Talking a MessageGrace Olson's sheep aren't livestock – they're therapists with woolly coats and gentle souls that can transform lives. During this captivating conversation, Grace shares how her journey through bullying and suicidal tendencies led to unexpected healing through animal connections. Now, she's channelling these therapeutic experiences into beautifully illustrated children's books that might just save young lives.Each of Grace's sheep-centered stories carries profound emotional lessons disguised as charming tales. "Merlin Finds His Magic" teaches children that helping others is where true magic lies. "Galahad Finds His Voice" speaks directly to se...2025-04-1541 min
White Fox TalkingE68: The Wim Hof Method: Breath Work, Cold Exposure, and Mental Resilience with Jack WalkerSend White Fox Talking a MessageEver wondered how something as simple as your breath and cold water could completely transform your mental state and physical health? Jack Walker, certified Wim Hof instructor and founder of Wellness Retreat Spain, takes us on a deeply personal journey from struggling with cannabis addiction and unexplained depression to finding extraordinary clarity through breath work and cold exposure.We are joined in the studio by Bradley Perigo, who practices the Wim Hof method. Also joining the conversation, online, is White Fox Talking resident Psychologist Dave Gallagher, to provide a...2025-04-011h 18
White Fox TalkingE67: Padraic McDonagh - Loss, Resilience, and Community Create ChampionsSend White Fox Talking a MessageWhat happens when the fighting spirit meets profound loss? Two-time British Thai Boxing Champion Padraic McDonagh takes us on a raw, unfiltered journey through his remarkable life—from discovering Thai boxing as a 12-year-old on a Leeds council estate to building a legacy that transforms lives through combat sports.McDonagh's story pivots around his mentor Steve Adams, who spotted his talent immediately and became a father figure in his life. "Stick at this, you're going to be a champion," Steve told him after his first training session. Those words pl...2025-03-1850 min
White Fox TalkingE66: Never Mind the Bollox, Here's Dave Beer - Good Times, Bad Times & 'Music for the Beloved'Send White Fox Talking a MessageWhat happens when you leave school to follow a band and end up shaping an entire era of clubbing? Dave Beer, the trailblazer behind the legendary Back to Basics, did just that. In our latest episode, Dave shares his remarkable journey from punk rock rebellion to an influential career as a promoter, musician, and artist. We explore how his struggles with ADHD in his youth fuelled a passion for music and community, leading to a life defined by resilience and creativity. Through Dave's eyes, we see how labels of the past...2025-03-041h 03
John Summit - Experts Only RadioExperts Only #024 Layton Giordani TakeoverLayton Giordani takes over this week’s episode of #ExpertsOnlyRadio with new heat from GENESI, Max Styler, and HI-LO, plus new IDs from Layton himselfTracklist:1. GENESI ft. Aya Anne - Freak 00:00:062. Layton Giordani & Bart Skils - Deadly Valentine 00:06:273. Steve Angello & Modern Tales - Darkness In Me 00:09:034. Snap - The Power (ID Edit) 00:12:055. Anyma, Argy, Son of Son - Voices In My Head 00:15:126. Touchtalk - Change It (Westend Edit) 00:18:407. Layton Giordani - Destiny 00:22:388. Linska - Bad Boy (GENESI Re...2025-02-2559 min
White Fox TalkingE65: Abbie Barnes on Breaking Barriers and Embracing IdentitySend White Fox Talking a MessageHave you ever felt like the healing power of nature could transform your life? Meet Abbie Barnes, a filmmaker, presenter, inspiring public speaker, mountain leader, and YouTuber, whose remarkable journey through adversity has led to the founding of Spend More Time in the Wild. In our engaging conversation, Abbie reveals how the solace of the outdoors provided refuge during childhood struggles with bullying, shaping a passion for encouraging others to harness nature's therapeutic benefits. Abbie’s story is not just about personal healing but also about confronting and overcoming cha...2025-02-1858 min
White Fox TalkingE64: Navigating Menopause - Catherine Childe's Mission to Embrace Awareness and Break StigmasSend White Fox Talking a MessageHave you ever wondered why menopause isn't a standard topic in our educational curriculum? Join us on a journey with Catherine Childe, the Menopausal Teacher, as she takes us through her personal story of transitioning from a teaching career to becoming a beacon of support for women navigating menopause. Catherine courageously shares her struggles with anxiety and vertigo, revealing how these challenges ultimately led her to a new calling. Her experiences highlight not just the need for greater awareness, but also the societal and mental health implications that come with this...2025-02-0451 min