The Superhero Finder Podcast - Real people, real stories and real power!

Welcome back! Its 2024 and I am hugely excited for this episode. Firstly.. Trigger Warning! This episode is a very frank and well told story of my guest Izzie's experiences, and includes mature themes including Sexual Abuse, Rape and Physical Abuse. Its not graphic, but its honest and I wouldn't want it to take you by surprise. So please, be kind to yourself. I met Izzie on TikTok some months ago, and we have become friends since. Izzie is a dog lover, with her own business Apocalypse Dogs. Izzie is here to tell her story of unimaginable challenge in the hope to inspire and give strength to others. We talk about how her challenges have lead to her being who she is today, what she would have done differently and what others could have done to help her escape from the horror she was in. We also spend some time talking and finding more out about her assistance dog Arlo, and some of the incredible things he can do to help Izzie daily with her POTS and Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. I won't give anything else away but if you would like to message Izzie you can find her on Tiktok @apocalypsedogs Thank you as always to my patrons James and Lucy, without you it would be extremely difficult to maintain these podcasts. If you are interested in supporting me for the price of a coffee, please check out ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thekindeststrongman⁠⁠ Until next time, stay super!

Welcome to our special festive time episode where we meet Toni, who is 19 and really wants to get out there the challenges of teenage mental health conditions. It is also Toni's 20th birthday on release day! Its a fascinating insight from someone who has stepped out of the comfort zone to appear on this show. We discuss BPD, Autism, DID and more. Thankyou to UTM studios in Leeds for filming and editing todays episode and for the use of the studio. Thank you as always to my patrons James and Lucy, without you it would be extremely difficult to maintain these podcasts. If you are interested in supporting me for the price of a coffee, please check out ⁠www.patreon.com/thekindeststrongman⁠ Until next time, stay super!

Welcome back! November 25th was White Ribbon Day - what is that you ask? White Ribbon Day is a day for many to stand up, speak up, and say no to violence against women. There is a significant increase in violence, harassment, and abuse towards women and this campaign is intended to raise awareness about the prevalence of male violence against women, with the ribbon symbolizing “the idea of men giving up their arms”. Active in over 60 countries, people are urgently called to work together to prevent violence and make sure communities and homes are made safe for everyone Today I speak with North Yorkshire Police VAWG Sergeant Amanda Hanusch - Moore on what the police are doing to make our communities safer for women. How working with men to tackle toxic and outdated views is extremely important, and a very frank conversation about changing the culture within the police force itself for the better. A really interesting chat and I am very grateful for Amanda's time to do this. *I realise I said Anna at the very end, for that I apologise! If you have any questions on, or maybe you are interested in joining the White Ribbon movement you can contact Amanda on amanda.hanusch-moore@northyorkshire.police.uk PLEASE - Do Not use this email address for anything urgent, please use 999/101 respectively Thank you as always to my patrons James and Lucy, without you it would be extremely difficult to maintain these podcasts. If you are interested in supporting me for the price of a coffee, please check out www.patreon.com/thekindeststrongman Until next time, stay super!

Welcome back super listener! Ever wondered what would happen if you had a routine blood test and found out you had cancer? How would it feel? Well, its definitely something i'm sure none of us would choose, but thats exactly what we are discussing today with Nicky Walters todays guest. Nicky is a 3 x Guinness World Record Holder and champion Strongwoman, as well as a parent and full time employee. Listen to find out more about how that diagnosis came about. How important of a role good management at work can support you going through something so scary and how life perspective changes afterwards. You can find Nicky on socials @strongwoman_nicky , she had a heart of gold, and I hope you enjoy todays episode! Big thank you to my Patrons James and Lucy they make these episodes possible. If you would like to know more about that you can www.patreon.com/thekindeststrongman

Hello and Welcome back to another Man Strong special where we take a look at some of the powerful episodes from my series 'Man Strong'. Today see's me talk with Anthony, a former US Soldier, a World Class Strongman and former organiser of the CLASH Pro Series Strongman Event. We touch on these experiences, but really what was at the forefront of the conversation was the story of his friend Rebecca. Just a few weeks ago, Rebecca took her own life. Rebecca was a Strongwoman athlete too, that's how they met and became good friends. That's where todays chat comes in, before Rebecca passed she told the world via her social media that she had been abused by someone within the sport. Even distancing herself was not enough to help her, and Anthony talks today about what he thinks we can do to help support those who are suffering,  vulnerable, but also what organisations can do to help curb abuse. Its definitely not right, but it is very common. I would say if you feel particularly sensitive about this subject please go ahead and find a good time for you to listen to this.  If you have any comments or questions please leave them through your podcast streaming service or DM on Instagram @thekindeststrongman Stay Super!

Hello and welcome back to a look into the short series I did a year ago looking into masculinity, and all things from a mans point of view. I have know todays guest for around 4/5 years now, we always have fun when we catch up. But rather than being a brew chat (It kind of is) I wanted to know what has driven Dan to have so many different jobs and passions over those years. I met Dan as a personal trainer, he is now a stand up comedian and an award winning writer. What was behind the changes?  What does the future look like? What I wanted to know most? What drove the changes he has made? What effect did they have on his family? Dan has 3 kids, a loving wife and a house to pay for. Never mind COVID! If you have ever thought about following a passion, but feel it would be too hard on your family. Listen up! If you want to follow Dan on his road to the Edinburgh Fringe you can do so @dan_powell_comedy Thankyou for listening and please subscribe / follow to be notified of further episodes! Check out Youtube for the latest episodes too, and don't forget to give some oldies a listen!

Welcome and a massive hello to you! I am very excited to bring you the very first episode of the Man Strong Podcast! This was a short side project I did looking at life through a mans eyes.. With me today I have a friend of mine, who just happens to be an award winning historian, author, as well as the former Assistant Professor of History at Leeds Trinity University, Dr Stephen Basdeo! With a particular delve into the Victorian era in Britain we discuss and learn about how the idea of masculinity we know today couldn't be further apart from that back then.  I won't spoil any more of the episode, to find out you will have to dive in, but listen.. enjoy! I have more episodes scheduled for the coming weeks, and please leave me some feedback and rate the podcast too, it helps spread the word! Links: Stephens Website: ⁠www.reynolds-news.com⁠ Further reading on topics discussed: Stephen Basdeo, Heroes and Villains of the British Empire: Their Lives and Legends (Pen and Sword, 2020) John Tosh, A Man’s Place: Masculinity and the Middle-Class Home in Victorian England (Yale University Press, 1999) John Tosh, Manliness and Masculinities in Nineteenth-Century Britain (Longman, 2005)

Welcome back! Today I have the pleasure of talking to Matt and Ethan, both from the independent TV production company 'Some Guys With A Camera'. Their new comedy series 'Birchall's Pints' debuted on Amazon Prime on the 10th November 2023. We discussed the show, its theme and how it all happened, of course. But then I really wanted to know what experiences led to the writing and the themes of the show. So here we have tales of covid-19, mental health, Liverpool roots and UK government. Quite a mix? You bet and inspiring too! Thankyou to both Ethan and Matt for their time with me, thoroughly enjoyed it. If you want to follow them you can on instagram @someguyswithacamera Check out Birchall's Pints on Amazon Prime UK too. (US? Use a VPN maybe?) Thank you to my Patrons Lucy and James for supporting this podcast and if you would like to get involved and support me run this podcast please take a look at www.patreon.com/thekindeststrongman Stay Super!

Hello super listener! Today I am delighted to be with a recent friend of mine Vicky Crone. Vicky is a Sex Educator, which is a very interesting career so we talk a little about that as well as her journey which led her to where she is today. After going through years of some really severe abuse, Vicky is determine to stand in the light, and help inspire others. Apologies for the sound today, we had a couple of glitches but I promise the content is out of this world! You can catch Vicky and all of her social links by visiting www.vickycrone.co.uk Dont forget to check out my Patreon, thank you so much to my Patrons James and Lucy for enabling me to continue this project and helping it develop! This is episode 109, which means there are lots more to catch up on, find us on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all your favourite platforms. Catch you soon!

Welcome back, today I have with me a friend of mine, who has made it her life to help others, whilst dealing with her own challenges. Sound familiar? Well its time for a very frank conversation on how we can support each other whilst we navigate neurodiversity, mental and physical health conditions and change the world! Enjoy! If you want to follow Beanie on social media you can on Tiktok - @lil_bean_22 or on instagram @beanies_crafts_2023 A huge thank you to my Patrons James and Lucy as always, for contributing and supporting me continue this podcast and if you are interested you can visit this site www.patreon.com/kindeststrongman Don't forget to check out any old episodes too and give it a rating on spotify.. Also available on youtube! For now, stay super friend!

Starting a family is a huge decision for many of us, and it often where there is life there is death. Todays episode is here to raise awareness of Baby Loss Awareness Week and I'm grateful to spend some time today with Sophia Stimpson who will share her own story and experiences of Baby Loss. An estimated 23 Million miscarriages occur every year worldwide and in the UK, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss during pregnancy or birth - (Tommy's . org 2021) What support is offered to parents in this position? How has this support and the way that it is administered and communicated in hospital changed over the years? How can you help yourself come to terms with what's happened? How can you support someone else that you might know grieving the loss of their baby. Find out inside this episode and if you want to ask Sophia a question or follow her own journey you can find her on tiktok @poison.iv Thank you for watching! If you would like to support me in continuing this podcast you can very a very small contribution. You can do this on patreon, so by all means have a look by visiting www.patreon.com/kindeststrongman

After a 2 week break we are BACK! Today I am joined by the stupendous and colourful lady boss that is Fiona Bradley. We first met a couple of years ago and I have been invested in her journey since. Running a successful social media company is tricky, it requires you to be doing many things at once.. Its tough even when you are neurotypical.. so what happens when you are neurodivergent? How can you make it work for you? What support is out there to help? What are the keys to acceptance and optimising your time? You will find out this and more in todays episode. Sit down, relax and enjoy.. Keep being amazing and stay super! If you would like to follow Fiona on social media or indeed get in touch you can do so @fbcomms on instagram or www.fbcomms.co.uk

Welcome back! Today we talk across the pond with Harmony Woodington all the way in Canada! Harmony is an absolute powerhouse of a guest today, with some really important messages to share. Have a listen, and let me know if you have any questions about our interview, it was good fun and if you are in a place where you want to make change in your life then get on it! Today is about acceptance, listening to yourself and knowing what you want and need, reaching out when you don't. If you would like to get in touch or follow Harmony on her ever changing journey and social media takeover, you can here: https://withkoji.com/@HarmonyAnneW Thank you to my Patrons James and Lucy for all of their support running this podcast. If you would like to support me you can take a look at ⁠www.patreon.com/thekindeststrongman⁠  Don't forget to listen to old episodes too, leave me a review and follow me on TT and IG @thekindeststrongman

Hello! Welcome back as I welcome actor and viral TikTok creator James Morrell. I have been following James for a while, and he has been through an incredibly powerful journey. One of a questioned identity, masculinity too at its depths. Living daily with Crohn's is a challenge James shared with millions of other incredible people on this earth. Its a physical disease, one that presents itself behind the scenes, but what about alopecia? Well for James this came out of the blue, and his story and content has inspired lots of men to be able to be raw and natural on social media. To be able to show emotion without a fear of judgement. We discuss this, how this story also led to other opportunities in his acting career and well as how has his mindset changed now? What has he learnt from this? Another amazing chat that I hope you truly enjoy.. If you would like to follow James or maybe even contact him you can on IG and TT @jamesmorrell_ Thank you to my Patrons James and Lucy for all of their support running this podcast. If you would like to support me you can take a look at www.patreon.com/thekindeststrongman  Don't forget to listen to old episodes too, leave me a review and follow me on TT and IG @thekindeststrongman

I am thrilled to welcome Hannah Armstrong into the Mattcave today! Now I have followed Hannah for a while on Tiktok on an account she shares with her brother Connor. Its an amazing, sometimes silly but always smile inducing channel! Not only does Hannah help show the world that Connors disability does not make the world stop spinning for him, but she also manages to tell her own story, piece by piece. Hannah was set alight during a small bonfire in 2020, just before lockdown leaving some serious injuries and scars. There are things in here she has never told anyone on social media, despite her audience being over 200,000 people. We discuss her accident, her medial diagnosis journey, dealing with neurodiversity and the idea of 'coming to terms' with a tragedy. She has a fantastic energy, its was a blast to record so without further ado, enjoy! If you do want to follow both Hannah and Connors journey you can on tiktok / instagram @hannahandcon . Thank you to my Patrons James and Lucy for all of their support running this podcast. If you would like to support me you can take a look at www.patreon.com/thekindeststrongman Don't forget to listen to old episodes too, leave me a review and follow me on TT and IG @thekindeststrongman

Hello Superhero Finders! Firstly, there is reference to some tough events including abuse in this podcast. Not major detail but still, be kind to yourself if this is a trigger. Today I have the most incredible human being with me in the Mattcave - Hannah Martin. You may or may nor be familiar with some of Hannah's content on social media, but what is clear is that she's a woman on a mission to not be kept down. Documenting her daily life and learning as a domestic abuse survivor, she is also founder of the Female Empowerment Group. Hannah has also featured in articles in local and national papers crying out for more education for young people on healthy and unhealthy relationships. Hannah's abuser was sentenced to prison, but she is aware that there are very few cases that end this way. This needs to stop. Before I spoil anymore.. enjoy this episode and as always stay super! If you would like to keep up with Hannah and her content or get in touch you can on TT:Hannahlouise898 and Insta: Hannah_louise_29 Thank you to my Patrons James and Lucy for all of their support running this podcast. If you would like to support me you can take a look at www.patreon.com/thekindeststrongman Don't forget to listen to old episodes too, leave me a review and follow me on TT and IG @thekindeststrongman

Welcome back Superfans! We're thrilled to be in the studio today for our very first in-person episode, and we have a special guest with us - the incredible Miranda Arieh!  Miranda Arieh is not just an award-winning Mental Health Coach and Public Speaker, but also a dedicated teacher of Self-Compassion hailing from Leeds, UK. Her expertise has earned her a spot on BBC Radio as a specialist guest and appearances on prominent shows like BBC's The One Show, BBC News, Look North, ITV News, BBC Politics Show, and even Channel 4. She's been actively sharing her insights on the critical topics of mental health and women's safety. 🎙️💪 Today, we're diving into the essential topic of healing, and Miranda will share with us the profound wisdom of how it all begins with being kind to yourself. You won't want to miss this insightful conversation, so stay tuned for the full episode! 🎥 If you're eager to connect with Miranda, you can find her on social media @mirandaarieh and visit her website at www.mirandaharieh.co.uk. A massive shoutout to James at Gymbuck Athletics for sponsoring this episode. https://gymbuck.co.uk/ Also a heartfelt thank you to our Patrons, James and Lucy, for making all of this possible. You rock! 🙌 And remember, you can catch this episode and over 100 more incredible ones on Spotify and all other podcast providers. Until next time, Stay Super! 💥 #SuperheroPodcast #MirandaArieh #SelfCompassion #HealingJourney #MentalHealthMatters #Podcast #SelfImprovement #StaySuper

In pursuit of a career, sometimes we have to make decisions that will affect more than just our role. Our life, our health are all at play but its a decision based on weighing up the options. Sometimes getting a promotion get means spending less time with your family. Changing jobs can mean a lot of extra stress and responsibility. But that is always weighed up against the pressure to earn a wage and pay those bills. So often its this pressure that can influence a decision, for the fear of not succeeding, or putting others close to you at risk. But what happens if the changes you make are based solely around you and your health. What if the job you are in is not what you want to be in. What if the job you will love the most will take a huge leap of faith? What if staying where you are risks your health declining? Well its time to find out with my fabulous guest Rebecca Day, because she did exactly this. Rebecca is now a Women's Leadership Coach and sit back and relax as we discuss her journey thus far. If you would like to follow or get in touch with Rebecca you can @unstoppableyou_coaching or visiting www.linktr.ee/unstoppableyou_coaching An eternal thanks to my Patrons Lucy and James for supporting the growth and development of this podcast, and soon we will be going LIVE and in person! If you would like to see how you can support us you can see ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠: This is super exciting, something I have wanted to do since we started but I have one more thing to say.. Every single like, share, follow and listen is INCREDIBLY important to me. So thank you so much for joining us, and don't forget there are loads more to catch up on on all major podcast host spaces. Do let me know what your'e favourite episode has been, I would love to discuss it with you.

Today I spend some time with World Class Gymnastics and Trampoline Coach Tamzin Reid. To get to that level takes time, dedication and consistency, not to mention navigating several neurodiversities. What motivated Tamzin? Tamzins story in her own words: ''I started my journey after my son was born. As a mum I thought that I was no good at anything and most probably couldn’t learn anything new. My son has severe ADHD. He was not easy in any way, home school etc. He went to a school friend’s trampoline birthday party. He did so well he started lessons and although the coach was very nice, there was not a lot of real learning going on. I thought to myself, you are already a British Horse Society IVsm in equitation, why don’t I use these skills to retrain. So off I went and retrained as a trampoline coach. As time went on and my son got better I needed to move up the qualification ladder. Each time I had to step out of my comfort zone it was so difficult. But I thought if I want to do this then I need to be uncomfortable. If not I will stay where I am for ever. The amount of different emotions I went through was crazy, scared, felt stupid, too old to re train, anxious even physically sick. This was each and every course, exam or just new step. Once the trampoline club had been up and running for a few years and we had athletes from club, county, regional and national level competition, I thought it about time to start to give back. I decided to become a tutor. Oh no here we go again with all the unwanted feelings and emotions that almost stopped me entirely in my tracks, from doing anything. Each time I had to dig deep if I wanted to take the next step. I knew deep down that I wanted to, so I allowed myself to make the decision that I was going to take each small step as it came. I’m so glad I did as I have now become a High performance coach in trampoline and a British Gymnastics Tutor / assessor, along with my BHS IVsm, NCMH & ANCEBM in equine. I have been coaching for over 30years in both equine and trampoline. Both at high performance level and with world level athletes and coaches. Over the past year during the pandemic, I have really missed being able to coach people of all ages and abilities, so I have diversified my coaching to be here to support individuals both in and out of sport. You know what, I have now learnt to be proud of myself. I really believe that if I can get there being severely dyslexic and having psoriatic arthritis, then I know you can to. I can help you reach your goals 1 step at a time. Tamzin doesn't often take the limelight and is extremely humble about what she has achieved. In my view this is your time to shine! If you would like to contact Tamzin, you can on instagram @tamzinscoaching or facebook under Tamzin Reid Coaching. An eternal thanks to my Patrons Lucy and James for supporting the growth and development of this podcast, and soon we will be going LIVE and in person! If you would like to see how you can support us you can see ⁠⁠here⁠⁠: This is super exciting, something I have wanted to do since we started but I have one more thing to say.. Every single like, share, follow and listen is INCREDIBLY important to me. So thank you so much for joining us, and don't forget there are loads more to catch up on on all major podcast host spaces. Do let me know what your'e favourite episode has been, I would love to discuss it with you.

Welcome back! This week I spent some time in the Mattcave with Greyson Grimes - A musician and popular social media personality. Well, Greyson went viral recently when he was doxxed. If you don't know what that is, let me explain. Tiktok megastar Elise Myers released a video where she describes a not so great experience with an 'ex' but does not name. Someone then saw the video, found Greyson and basically said a big digital 'its him!'. To Dox: to publicly identify or publish private information about (someone) especially as a form of punishment or revenge With that comes lots of messages and comments, threats and all sorts unfortunately a thing now in the digital world. Its also Illegal in some places to Doxx. So now that we know what that is.. back to Greyson. Not only has this situation given him challenges, but it has also given him a platform to tell his story. Its a story of addiction, forgiveness, inner work and an incredible view on life now that is infectious and has definitely had an impact on me. You can find Greyson and his music @Greyson.grimes on IG / @greysongrimes on tiktok or simply google his name! I hope you enjoy, I certainly did! An eternal thanks to my Patrons Lucy and James for supporting the growth and development of this podcast, and soon we will be going LIVE and in person! If you would like to see how you can support us you can see ⁠here⁠: This is super exciting, something I have wanted to do since we started but I have one more thing to say.. Every single like, share, follow and listen is INCREDIBLY important to me. So thank you so much for joining us, and don't forget there are loads more to catch up on on all major podcast host spaces. Do let me know what your'e favourite episode has been, I would love to discuss it with you. Until next time! Stay Super *