Own Your Journey

Thomas Fowler wasn't dealt an easy hand in life. Growing up with an alcoholic mother, battling poor mental health, as well as taking drugs and drinking alcohol to excess to cope, you wouldn't recognise the man in our interview today. Tom has defied all of the odds and has totally turned his life around to one of purpose, and fulfilment. Today, Tom is a business owner, personal trainer, and dad. Mind Your Fitness is his online and i...

Russell Payne is a podcast host, painter and decorator, psychology student, and active Samaritans volunteer from the West Midlands. Russell has spent the majority of his life in the building trades. During his time working within the sector Russell has become increasingly aware of the many mental health issues that workmen and women face. Russell wanted to do something about this, so at the start of 2024 he started his own podcast ...

Paolo Lai is a reflexologist, serial manifestor, and creator of Moon Mist. Paolo is originally from a small village in Sardinia, before he travelled abroad for a new life in London over 20 years ago. Paolo is renowned on the London wellness scene for his incredibly transformative body and facial reflexology treatments. During a period of hardship, Paolo created Moon Mist, an aura spray created on the night of the full moon each mon...

For the very first time, Own Your Journey went on the road to Liverpool to interview an extra special guest. James Sutton is an actor who you will best know for playing John Paul McQueen in the Channel 4 TV soap opera, Hollyoaks. John Paul landed on our screens in 2006, tackling major storylines including coming out as gay, being sexually assaulted, and more recently being involved in a storyline surrounding conversion therapy. Jam...

John Junior, aka Duckman is a mental health campaigner, social media influencer, and media personality from Manchester. For the past 5 years John has been travelling the UK to spread his message of strength around the subject of mental health and wellbeing. Accompanied by his toy duck, Charlie, John has gone on to feature in countless campaigns and articles, from speaking on Sky News to taking part in Samaritans and Lad Bible campa...

Ivy Ash, aka Bethany Dyson is a singer-songwriter and fashion & beauty influencer from Birmingham. From an early age Beth had a huge passion and love for music, which soon led to her working as a function singer on the local circuit, performing covers. However, in 2021 this changed when Beth invented Ivy Ash, alongside her debut single "Oops". Since then she has released several original tracks, has featured in BBC In...

In 2023 friends Calum O'Neill and Luke Swain came together to change the face of mental health within the sporting world. From an initial idea to setup a company based around mental health, Mentality Clothing was born. We all struggle to talk about our mental health from time to time, but this can be even more prevalent within sport. Alongside the clothing side of the business, Calum and Luke also run Mentality Football, a week...

Daragh Fleming is a published author, freelance writer, TEDx speaker, award-winning mental health blogger and today's Own Your Journey guest. In 2022 Daragh released his first published book titled Lonely Boy, which delves into his experiences of battling depression between the ages of 18-21, after the passing of his best friend to suicide. Daragh is now living in Barcelona and has gone on to do incredible things in the poetry ...

For the first episode of season 2 we meet Robert Eades, an actor, personal trainer, entrepreneur and mental health advocate from London. From an early age Rob knew he wanted to become an actor and star in films and TV shows, and over the years he has done just that, appearing in shows including Ted Lasso, Bad Education, Count Abdulla, and many more.

During the conversation we speak about Rob's journey into the acting space, hi...

When the world went into lockdown, it was an incredibly challenging time for many. Some of us lost a great deal, others gained a new skill, but something we all noticed was a decline in our mental health and wellbeing. Louis Watkins is a 22 year old business owner from Wales. In 2021 he created Clear for Men, a skincare brand for men with a difference. During the chat we speak about the events that led to Louis starting the busines...

Religion and believing in a higher power can be a hugely comforting thing, especially during times of hardship. Topher Chard is a father and business owner from Newquay in Cornwall. Earlier this year he setup his own cafe called Saltd, which is where we both met this summer. During the conversation we spoke about the process of setting up a business, and the many obstacles that can come with it. We delve into Topher's relations...

Oliver Dunn, aka Oli The Choc is a chocolatier, content creator, presenter, and podcaster from Manchester. Chocolate literally runs through Oli's veins, and from an early age he was immersed in the craft. Oli has gone on to open his own choc n roll studios where he hosts masterclasses and parties, alongside appearing on multiple TV shows as an expert chocolatier. During the episode we talk about our very 2023 friendship story, ...

When life gets hard, it can be incredibly comforting to believe in a higher power, to have faith that you're being guided and protected on this journey we call life. Claire Stone is a best selling Hay House author, international psychic reader, public speaker, and founder of The Angel Mystery School. Claire works with thousands of people to help them connect to angels, alongside strengthening and developing their spiritual gift...

It's easy to take our gut for granted... besides, we can't see it, and many of us know very little when it comes to looking after and protecting our gut health. However, the guest joining us on this episode is set to change that. Cara Wheatley-McGrain is founder of The Mindful Gut, alongside being a coach, speaker, and author of the Hay House book 'Calm Your Gut: A Mindful and Compassionate Guide to Healing IBD and IBS....

Jack is joined by George Bebbington, a 21 year old from Liverpool. George is currently taking part in the MTV Series 'Ex on the Beach' UK. Last year George had an unforgettable summer, taking part in reality TV for the first time. George speaks to Jack about his experience, what happens behind the scenes, and of course, a little sprinkling of drama, too. If you aren't a fan of reality TV, there will still be lots of gai...

In this episode of Own Your Journey Jack is joined by Paul Cashmore, a resilience & performance coach, keynote speaker, author, and Hunter in the Channel 4 TV series Hunted. Paul has been on an incredible and inspirational journey over the past few years. Before starring in Hunted Paul worked for the Met Police in London, and during his time working for the robbery squad he witnessed several traumatic events, including having t...

In episode 2 of Own Your Journey Jack is joined by Dylan Lombard, a 19 year old living in Glasgow, Scotland, with his family. Dylan however isn't an average 19 year old, he's an incredibly unique individual with a huge story to tell, and what a journey he's been on so far in life. At the age of 10 Dylan was diagnosed with MDP syndrome, which stands for Mandibular Dysplasia with Deafness and Progeroid Features. MDP syndr...