Are you a parent looking for relatable insights and reflections? Would you like to be more open and able to communicate more effectively with your children?

Introducing the latest episode of Tackling it Together, ……….., in conversation with “Just Real Dads” Podcast co-host, Ryan Gray.

We were delighted to welcome Ryan on to Tackling it Together, for an open, honest conversation that centres around the support that can be found in sharing experiences, opening up important conversations, and simply communicating feelings with others.

Just Real Dads is a fantastic Podcast, brought to you by a group of brilliant men from Chester. Their conversations are relaxed, authentic, relatable and explore parenting in the real world.

Reflecting on the positives that come with hosting a podcast with other men at a similar life stage to him, in this episode of Tackling it Together, Ryan talks openly about how Just Real Dads is almost like therapy, and discusses how it has encouraged him to become more open, and to accept help when it is needed rather than trying to persevere regardless. Exploring how his new found openness has made him a better Father, Ryan shares his views on how other people’s normal gives you a sense of perspective on your own life, and how choosing to focus on the little everyday moments of joy with your children can really shift your mindset.

As an experienced High School Teacher, Ryan talks about the importance of supporting young people in an effective way by levelling with them and opening up opportunities for meaningful communication.

A fantastic conversation that will undoubtedly resonate with parents in particular, this episode will provide some real food for thought and actionable advice.

Thank you to Ryan for your time, honesty and transparency in sharing such important and relatable thoughts!

Thank you to Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) for sponsoring this episode.

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Looking for some positive, actionable advice amongst the festive chaos?!

Introducing our bonus episode of Tackling it Together – The 2025 Worms of Wisdom!

This episode is all about encouraging us to remember that small, positive actions can hugely affect our mindset. Packed full of great reflections from the 10 men who have sat down with us this year to talk openly about their own well-being, this episode focusses on their golden nuggets of advice that can make all the difference!

Give it a listen, there may be something that resonates with you, pushes you to reach out, make a small change, or simply a little sign to keep going.

Thank you to all our 2025 guests, Danny, Nathan, Leigh, Kev, Sean, Matt, Craig, James, Chris and Andrew.

And finally, as always a huge thank you to Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) for sponsoring this episode.

Introducing the latest episode of Tackling It Together, “From Trauma to Traitor – Resilience & Growth” in conversation with Andrew Jenkins, star of BBC's The Traitors.

A powerful story of working through trauma, Andrew reflects on the mental health difficulties he experienced following a serious car crash that nearly killed him. Despite suffering significant physical injuries that left him in a coma for 4 weeks, it was Andrew’s battle with his mental health that was the most difficult part of his recovery.

Andrew speaks from the heart, leaning into his feelings of vulnerability to express the enormity of the mental health difficulties he experienced, and how his son gave him the strength to keep going.

In a remarkable turn of events, Andrew went on to star in series two of The Traitors, an experience he reflects on as being an incredible part of his journey.

Andrew now uses his platform and lived experiences to deliver inspiring talks, and is passionate about promoting the power of having open and honest conversations around mental well-being.

With discussion focussing on resilience, self belief and post traumatic growth mindset, this conversation highlights the power of self reflection in making and sustaining meaningful change. Thank you to Andrew for sharing your story and reflections so honestly.

#TheTraitors #HeadInjuryRecovery #TraumaRecovery #Resilience #MaleWellBeing #PositiveMasculinity #PostTraumaticGrowth #TacklingItTogether #LittleBlackbird