In this week's episode we discuss the real-life implications for patients and families in Ceredigion with the potential loss of the Stroke unit in Bronglais hospital.

And as always, the conversation takes a few classic tangents — including honest chats about relationships, would you rather fight a grizzly bear or a Lion and some of our favourite TV shows at the moment!

🏥 Highlights Include:

What losing the Bronglais stroke ward could mean locally

NHS services in rural Wales

Emergency stroke care access in Ceredigion

Is arguing in relationships healthy?

Our favourite TV shows at the moment.

📌 A serious conversation with the usual Over the Falls honesty, humour, and perspective.

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In this episode, we sit down with Owen Roberts — CrossFit Games competitor, 4× Fittest Man in Wales, and 2024 Welsh Fitness Hall of Fame inductee — for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about elite fitness and modern training culture.

Owen talks about his introduction to the gym, his journey through CrossFit, and the growing debate around CrossFit vs Hyrox.

We also dive into big, often controversial topics including diet, weight-loss injections, steroids, and performance-enhancing drugs, exploring the realities, misconceptions, and pressures at the top level of sport.

We finish by looking ahead to Owen’s future plans, mindset, and what longevity in fitness really looks like.🏋️

Highlights include:

Competing at the CrossFit Games

Becoming 4× Fittest Man in Wales

CrossFit vs Hyrox — key differences

Diet, weight loss jabs & modern fitness trends

Steroids & PEDs: honest discussion

Life beyond competition & future goals

📌 A must-listen for anyone interested in elite training, functional fitness, performance, and the truth behind the hype.

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This episode is sponsored by A1 Property in Aberystwyth.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Phil Woodland, an active police sergeant with Dyfed-Powys Police, for an honest and eye-opening conversation about life in modern policing.Phil shares what motivated him to join the police, the realities of training, and some of the more interesting and challenging situations he’s faced on the job.

We also talk openly about the mental toll policing can take, the importance of looking after mental health, and how fitness and physical training play a huge role in resilience, stress management, and wellbeing for officers.

🚓 Highlights include:

Why Phil joined Dyfed-Powys Police

Police training and preparation

Real-life stories from the front line

The mental health challenges of policing

How fitness helps officers cope with stress and trauma

Phil's personal journey on raising mental health awareness

📌 A raw, respectful, and insightful conversation that sheds light on the human side of policing.

This weeks episode is sponsored by ABBA tree specialists.ABBA Tree Specialists is a family run business that prides in servicing Aberystwyth, surrounding areas and across Wales. With a breadth of experience and expertise we provide all tree, landscaping, fencing, ground works and maintenance works.

The business started in 2011 when Elgan started out and has grown into a limited business in 2018, going from strength to strength. We have a variety of plant and vehicles to operate a variety of tasks and options for our customers, with the most recent purchase of our Predator stump grinder.

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