The REALLY BaD Mental Health Podcast

We're back - and we're not alone! The boys are joined by Rob and Sam who have an extraordinary challenge to talk about....

110 miles in 3 days - that's what today's guests, Tarren and Laurie, did to raise money for The Brave and Determined Charity. They join us to talk about their reasons for doing so, and share their mental health journeys. This rollercoaster episode features some really honest chat, some sexy voices, and some couscous.....

We're back with a very special episode - we have guests! We welcome the wonderful Joni and Susan from Belle Street Productions to discuss the support they've had through The Brave and Determined Charity as we'll as the amazing things they do to support in return. Tune in for some serious conversation blended with some absolute nonsense!

****Trigger warning****On this week's edition, we talk mental health in the rural community which includes discussion on suicide (at 33 minutes) and wider industry.Of course, we also find time to go down various rabbit holes (and up mountains) and stumble across awkward and amusing topics.

The pod squad are back after a short break to discuss all things mental health and beyond. Tune in for discussion around the continuous mental wellbeing journey and what you can do to (try) and keep on top of it. Don't fear though, it's not all serious, there's the usual rants, leftfield subjects, and some super-hero chat....

Anger is this weeks topic, sandwiched between the usual Brave and Determined updates and some of the best rants to date! Tune in for emotions, 25,000 people, traffic lights, and big dog news.

The Bad Crew are back, in record time, to chat all things mental health and beyond. Tune in for discussion around stress relief and nighttime panic attacks, as well as the less serious issues of cinema etiquette, road signs and very special song that hits different now we're getting on....

On this episode, that seamlessly blends the serious with the ridiculous, the crew talk drama triangles, big fundraising goals, hand dryers, and the big question: money or time?

On this week's episode the team discuss current personal experiences of sleep deprivation; approaching burnout and how to deal with it and magical modern hearing aid technology. Plans are underway for the BadCo Ball on 13th September. Tickets onsale on the 1st April. It's gonna be a banger.There's chat about tractor runs, a half marathon and a 50k walk giving much needed cash to BadCo. Adam C regales us with the amusing drama of the coffee shop trailer (a tale of woe and ultimate redemption surely worth the purchase of a coffee next time you see the coffee trailer out and about)The main topic of conversation is stress buckets- what they are and the functions they serve. It's a goodun.Then there's obviously 3 stonking rants.We hope you enjoy the show.

This, the 32nd episode of the Brave and Determined podcast is absolutely chock full of exciting plans. Appropriately, the main topic is "How to look forward positively." A spirited but enlightening discussion ensues.Other highlights include:Notable sobriety, amazing wrist tech, the year of running ahead, the wonderful Belle Street Ball, Big Bingo wins, Gym plans.Not to mention Ben Nevis thoughts and many people doing wonderful things to raise money for BadCo.We hope you enjoy it!

Highlights include Nativities (general), Lise's croaky voice, Stollen, Fireman Adam's hell of a week, the wonderful Bad Cabaret and next level Raffling, The talking point is what it means to be kind to oneself and there's much discussion around this fascinating issue. It's a bumper episode packed with warm banter and good humour. The gang are glad to be back into the swing of things.

Hot on the heels of our last episode in May the BadCo crew are BACK with a new season baby!With a new schedule and a new location the gang are in the studio with a reassuringly old school return, talking about what they know best. The power of exercise to heal, what's to be gained from therapy and the joy of sharing a conversation with friends.There will be more regular and frequent episodes as we move into 2025 so keep your eyes peeled. The next one will be along soon!See you there!

In which our heroes focus on Lise's herculean task of completing a 75km walk along the notoriously unfriendly terrain of the Jurassic Coast with her friend Leyla.In this inspiring episode other subjects covered included walking up Gold Hill (that Hovis Advert) in Shaftesbury 65 times one after another; A new direction for the Brave and Determined Company (clue, it's hot, wet, and not tea); Seeing the Northern Lights in Dorset. Possibly. Also, Meeting Dr George from Masterchef. All this and more from the winsome threesome. Long may they reign!

In this episode the gang talk about what they've been up to recently (including some very impressive fundraising activity from others), how it all started for BADCO and an outline of the therapeutic use of something called the Cycle of Change. There's a full set of high quality rants and they look forward to what promises to be an epic Summer Ball, tickets for which sold out in no time at all...

This episode sees our intrepid trio discussing money and its impact on mental health. There's an important announcement about this years Badco Summer Ball, some excellent rants and the promise of more frequent podcast episodes later in the year.Producer David brings breakfast, showcasing the many delights of the North Staffordshire Oatcake. Might this be the start of a new podcast trend?.

Everything Christmas is up for grabs in this episode as the team grapple with celebrating well, staying sober, dealing with grief during happy times and crucially, the correct way to use your fog lights when it's actually foggy. Contains occasional Anglo Saxon language and possible Christmas spoilers, so maybe not one for the youngsters.

In which the team attend many wonderful events, report on the work of numerous excellent supporters raising thousands of pounds for BadCo and discuss the vexed issue of personal boundaries, and why they're so important for the maintenance of good mental health.New Feature! Book recommendations. This week the team mention:Boundaries, by Henry Cloud and John Townsendhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454Start with Why by Simon Sinekhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/0241958229/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36IOZBF7MYB41&keywords=simon+sinek+starts+with+why&qid=1698614396&s=books&sprefix=simon+sinek+start+with+why%2Cstripbooks%2C116&sr=1-1

A snappy 59 minutes this week, discussing what everyone's been up to, other people's mammoth efforts on the charity's behalf, and the singular value that working with a good counsellor can have.Other topics, as so often, include the fundamental importance of olives, the thrill of helicopter delivery and Lise's spectacular singing skills. A barnstormer!