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Season 2, Episode 17

My knee injury has me sidelined from the sports that keep me grounded, and I can feel my brain racing ahead to the worst outcomes. I talk through how pain, poor sleep, and uncertainty flare my PTSD, and how I’m trying to use my tools before I slide too far down the snake.
• skipping song of the week because nothing resonates
• asking listeners for song suggestions and why they matter
• MRI booked and the stress of waiting for answers
• grief and fear about not playing team sport again
• how family time and identity are tied to basketball
• irritability and low mood when pain wrecks sleep
• motivation gaps even when I know what helps
• reframing “it is what it is” as a coping choice
• reminders from PTSD recovery tools and self-compassion
• vulnerability as the most honest way to podcast
please um just email me or message me the song that you would like to hear played. And if you are up to it, maybe just chucking in there why you like that song as well.
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Thought of the week:

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy

"Always remember you matter, you're important and you are loved, and you bring into this world things no one else can"

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Season 2, Episode 16

I’m riding a wave of optimism while also dealing with knee pain that’s starting to tug at my mental health. I talk through how I keep myself from sliding into isolation by leaning on practical tools, supportive people, and a more hopeful inner voice.
• song of the week and why bad days can still be “worth gold”
• knee injury update, physio appointment, and being sent for an MRI
• the link between physical pain and psychological wellbeing
• choosing a short-term response without letting it become long-term
• using exercise that fits the injury, including swimming and physio work
• prioritising connection to avoid the isolation spiral
• simple breathing practice on waking and drinking water for hydration
• sleep disruption from pain and how it affects patience and relationships
• why mentoring helps turn big goals into small achievable steps
• finding community through shared interests like quilting and sewing
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Song of the Week:

Luke Combs: Days Like These

https://youtu.be/uGsmAZCwrG8?si=Y1E-fiz9XHlE4Gwu

Thought of the Week:

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse - Charlie Mackesy

"I'm not afraid" said the mole, "if I wasn't caught in this snare I'd kill you" said the fox. "if you stay in that snare you will die" said the mole. So the mole chewed through the wire with his tiny teeth"

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Season 2, Episode 15

I talk about why friendship and connection can feel like the missing piece when life gets heavy, from Toy Story nostalgia to what real support looks like in practice. We also unpack recovery lessons from a course in Newcastle, a powerful cancer resilience story, and my ongoing work to reframe PTSD as a significant life event with hard parts and real positives.
• Taylor Swift fandom and why Toy Story sparks nostalgia and hope
• song of the week as a way to focus on friendship and support
• leaning on the people who keep showing up even after we push them away
• a simple way to check on a mate by texting “thinking of you”
• the importance of connection and community for mental health recovery
• what Mark Hughes’ brain cancer journey teaches us about resilience
• keeping perspective while remembering that every struggle is relative
• reframing PTSD and other challenges as significant life events
• finding small positives alongside setbacks, including injury and rehab
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Song of the Week:

I Will Go Sailing No More - Randy Newman

https://youtu.be/AOBIcW4hIBw?si=YgrUtd5z2yOjlRA8

Thought of the Week:

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy

"What do we do when our hearts hurt? asked the boy. We wrap them with friendship, shared tears and time, till they wake happy and hopeful again"