Do one day you feel like you are on top of the world, and yet one day feel overwhelmed by life and everything you are expected to deal with? Did you know that this when you are overdrawn in your emotional overdraft? Andy Brown - the author of Amazon Number one bestseller, "The Emotional Overdraft: 10 simple changes for balancing business success an…

Listen to find out how to have your last bad day... Michael O'Brien is a beacon of resilience and mindfulness in today's fast-paced world. As a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, and endurance athlete, he embodies the transformative power of pausing, breathing, and reflecting. Michael's journey is marked by a pivotal moment he calls his…

This episode explores resilience surrounding childlessness not by choice. We discuss disenfranchised grief, the complex emotions of childlessness, as well how to support friends who may be on this journey. Bindi talks about the importance of community, finding small moments of joy and how she began to process her feelings. Bindi Shah is a meditatio…

If you were creating a practical and actionable guide to resilience what would you write? What would you leave out? Sukhvinder Pabial has tacked just that with his book 'The Resilience Handbook'. Sukh is a senior learning and development professional, with a masters degree in occupational psychology. He is a positive psychology practitioner, and sp…

Grab a notebook and pen, and listen to Dr Robyne, the Resiliency Expert talk about what makes a resilient person, how we have to fall apart sometimes, and why stress is good. Described as one of the most sought-after, engaging, thought-provoking and truly transformative international speakers and scholars in her field, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a …

"I wrote a blog post, a few years ago, called two fingers up narcissistic sociopath. And then I rewrote it a few years later, with a thank you narcissistic sociopaths, because I was like, I wouldn't be here if I hadn't been through those experiences, and I love where I am now." What does our breath rate have to do with resilience? What does working…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get all historical and ask the important questions that no-one else dares to - would someone employed by the Church really walk around with blood-soaked shirt sleeves? Series Discussed: Showa: A History of Japan Vol. 1 (1926 - 1939), Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Vol. 1+2 (Omnibus) Assignments…

When we can we use action, and even activism, as resilience? What are the parallels between Helen's own experiences to the subject of her latest biography, Ethel Haythornthwaite? Helen Mort is award-winning author based in Sheffield. She has published three poetry collections and the novel Black Car Burning, as well as a short story collection and …

When we feel at rock bottom, how do we pull ourselves back up? Jo Moseley, 59, is a single Mum of two grown up sons living on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Alongside a lovely day job, Jo is a bestselling author, podcaster and award winning tiny filmmaker. Jo talks about some of the difficult moments in her life, when she has been forced to be br…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy talk about a whole heap of things that would sound daft out of context - human-chimp hybrids, Evil Obama, Maid Leg Jets, and the spreading influence of 2B's derriere! Series Discussed: Heart Gear Vol. 1, The Darwin Incident Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Showa: A History of Japan Vol. 1 (1926…

How did James Wythe go from years bed bound with ME/CFS to sharing his recipes, to full time food blogger? What has his journey taught him about resilience? James Wythe, better known as Healthy Living James, is a qualified health coach, cookbook author and full time food blogger with over 1 million followers. Growing up James was incredibly sporty,…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy talk about cases where the unusual interrupts your daily life - such as when your computer starts showing all the text reversed, or when the sky turns green, or even having horns appearing on your head! Series Discussed: RuriDragon Vol. 1, God Bless the Mistaken Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode:…

When life gives us a traumatic brain injury and cancer diagnosis can we find the positives in it? Clare Rutter believes we can and share's her incredible story. Clare Rutter is a micro adventurer and explorer, a paddlesports & outdoors enthusiast. Clare was British Canoeing #ShePaddles Ambassador for Canoe Wales and paddles in South Wales & South W…

Warning: just over 30 minutes into the podcast we briefly mention a suicide and miscarriage in passing. What can we learn from the animal world about resilience? Where do rituals fit in with grief and resilience? Leonie Charlton is a writer, and is passionate about our relationship as the human animal with the rest of the natural world. She is auth…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss the two most important things in this world that have tails: Cats and Son Goku! Series Discussed: Dragon Ball, Cat on the Hero's Lap Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: RuriDragon Vol. 1, God Bless the Mistaken Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:30 - Podcast Humour Operating Level 0:02:00 - Elliot’s P…

How do you even start to get over the brutal murder of your husband? It seems completely insurmountable... but this is something Jen Zwinck talks us through on this incredible episode. Jen's advice on how we rebuild our lives after a devastating bereavements is also something we can draw from for getting through any tough times, break ups, or chang…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy indulge in a little silliness and workplace drama before checking back in with our favorite auto-biographical manga creator and get all upset! Series Discussed: 365 Days to the Wedding Vol. 1, My Pancreas Broke But My Life Got Better Assignments for next Episode: Dragon Ball, Cat on the Hero's Lap …

Natasha Carthew is a working-class writer from Cornwall. We discuss resilience around poverty. How can cultivating positivity and creativity build resilience? Her book Undercurrent: A Cornish Memoir of Poverty, Nature and Resilience, is out now in hardback, with the paperback out on 11 April 2024. She has written ten books, including poetry, three …

Content warning: This episode contains discussions around suicide, self harm and eating disorders. 'Resilience is Growth' Abbie Barnes is an award-winning presenter, filmmaker, and mountain leader with a passion for tying wellbeing to expeditions and adventures. They are also the founder of the organisation Spend More Time In The WILD and host one …

Nick Jonsson's story of overcoming adversity is an inspiration to all. Nick candidly shares how redundancy, personal health decline, and turning to alcohol led to a divorce and separation from his son, marking his lowest point. This period, along with the tragic loss of a friend who died by suicide, however, was a turning point for Nick, propelling…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy talk about the power of friendship - how your best bud can help you make sense of the world, forgive your shortcomings, and also how they can shoot someone with a .45 at 100 yards. Wait, what do you mean that last one isn't normal? Series Discussed: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court, Gunsmith Cats…

How does an adventurer deal with not going on adventures anymore? We talk about resilience for expeditions, resilience for the tough times in life we haven't chosen, social media envy, and Alastair's tip for dealing with negative book reviews in a very public manner... Alastair Humphreys is a British Adventurer and Author of 15 books. He spent over…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy dive into a double billing of intense fashionable Shoujo works by Ai Yazawa! Will they Measure Up or get marked down as Seconds? Series Discussed: Paradise Kiss Omnibus, Neighborhood Story Omnibus Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: See You Tomorrow at the Food Court, Gunsmith Cats Omnibus Vol. 1 …

How would you feel if I told you to go and do nothing for a morning? No phones, no distractions, just you? In the episode Fabrice Desmarescaux tells us the benefits of taking time out, and why stopping can be the key to our resilience. Fabrice Desmarescaux works with CEOs and their teams to help them reach higher levels of performance and conscious…

What did the youngest public company CEO in the UK learn about resilience? How did he survive when war broke out in the street he was working? How do we develop resilience each day? Aziz Musa was the youngest public company CEO in the UK, and he had already made significant strides in the corporate world. However, it was his venture into Sudan in 2…

'Resilience is the willingness to be stretched' How do we process tough times, how do we embrace being uncomfortable, and where does forgiveness fit into resilience? Lunden Souza is host of the Self Love & Sweat, former personal trainer turned International Online Life Coach and Master NLP Practitioner. Self Love & Sweat The Podcast is the place wh…

How do show resilience in the midst of chaos? How can we rebuild our lives after adversity? John Spender is a 36-time International Best Selling co-author, who didn't learn how to read and write at a basic level until he was ten-years-old. He has since traveled to more than 65 countries, territories and started many businesses leading him to create…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy round out the season of episodes with questionable romances and a very questionable setting- a Magical High School! Don't groan, you know you love it. Series Discussed: Reign of the Seven Spellblades (Manga) Vol. 1, One More Step, Come Stand By My Side Assignments for next Episode: Paradise Kiss Om…

Imogen Furlong, Imo, has an impressive track record as a cave expedition leader. Imo broke ground leading the first expeditions to the Shan plateau in Myanmar. She's also explored the deepest cave in China, was the first to complete the deepest cave traverse in Mexico, and was part of the team who connected and surveyed the longest cave in India. H…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy get good and comfy and discuss the joys of manga which feature two of the most vexatious kinds of people in real life: Children and Landlords. Series Discussed: Yotsuba&! Vol. 1, Monthly in the Garden with my Landlord Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Reign of the Seven Spellblades (Manga) Vol. …

CW - we mention suicidal thoughts and ideation in this episode "Resilience is a reaction" - Isaac Kenyon talks how embracing failure, teamwork and nature have helped him manage his own mental health from a young age. Isaac Kenyon, is a British geoscientist, eco-adventurer and international keynote speaker, who has undertaken world-record achievemen…

CW: We do mention eating disorders on this episode What do solo adventurers teach us about resilience? Can we practise resilience to get us through the tough days and adversity we don't choose? Jenny Tough describes herself as an Adventurer, Storyteller, Mountain Lover. In this episode we talk about solo adventures, fear, depression, eating disorde…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss Social Anxiety and how it drives main characters to do very silly things, like joining a band and solving gruesome murders! Just not at the same time, that would be silly. Series Discussed: Bocchi the Rock! Vol. 1, Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective Assignments for next Episode: Yotsuba&! …

Content Warning - We discuss an abusive relationship in this episode. How do you come back from an abusive relationship, a court case with a famous popstar, and losing all your stock due to a shipping error? Karly has done all this in the last few years and tells us how she did it, and why letting go of shame, embarrassment and a fear of failure wa…

‘Healing is an ongoing process. That is how to start moving forward. It's not a case of getting a certificate, ticking a box, and saying that I'm healed. It's about accepting what has happened and allowing it to become part of who I am, without it defining who I am, leaving me frozen in time.’ Joe French - Out of Mind Joe French is a Film maker, Cl…

Maria Coffey is an award-winning author and adventurer living in Canada and Spain. Her 13th book is out in November 2023 and called Instead: Navigating the Adventures of a Childfree Life She’s paddled a kayak all over the world; started the adventure travel company, Hidden Places, with her partner Dag; and co-founded the non-profit Elephant Earth I…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss Samurai Flamenco. And some manga, I guess. Series Discussed: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Vol. 1, Glitch Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Bocchi the Rock! Vol. 1, Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective TIMECODES: 0:01:45 - Genshiken: True to Life?? 0:03:00 - Elliot’s Pick: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! 0…

What does walking 3000 miles across America teach Barabra about resilience? Can it prepare her for the dark side of fame and the heartbreak to come? Barbara Jo Jenkins’s three- year, 3,000-mile walk across America with her former husband became one of the most popular stories in National Geographic magazine. Barbara coauthored The Walk West, which …

What can we learn about resilience from the military? What works and what doesn't? Dan Zia Joseph writes and talks about mental health, resilience and leadership. He left his job as a combat engineer in the military in 2022. A soldier in his platoon surviving his suicide attempt inspired him to write a book to educate incoming leaders on the import…

Do I need to rename the podcast? Is talking about resilience focusing on reacting when something bad happens and not helpful? If you want to live a full life as a human being then this is the episode for you. We talk about labels, identity, risk and change. Aneace Haddad is global nomad and executive coach who has spent over 15 years coaching leade…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss the importance of Scatman John to the music landscape. Oh, and review some manga. Series Discussed: Wandance Vol. 1, Helck Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Vol. 1, Glitch Vol. 1 TIMECODES: 0:01:00 - Elliot was Not Successful 0:02:00 - Elliot's Pick: Wandance 0:05:0…

What can pushing our bodies to extremes teach us about resilience? How does John Kelly see failure and define success? John Kelly has completed some of the most impressive feats and results in endurance running. He became on the 15th finisher of the Barkley Marathons in 2017. Having completed three loops in 2015 and four in 2016.In 2023 he finished…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy talk all about ill-advised relationships, the benefit of having a stable polycule, and how cute it is when a character searches blindly while whimpering "megane, megane". Series Discussed: The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses Vol. 1, Marmalade Boy: Collector's Edition Vol. 1 Assignments for next Epis…

Russell Harvey is "The Resilience Coach". Russell takes us on a whistle stop tour of his extensive knowledge of working in resilience in this episode, including: What is resilience and why do we need it? Is change constant and how do we live with change? The 7 components of the resilience wheel How does VUCA relate to resilience How we grow confide…

How do we live with grief? Lizzie Pickering offers grief guidance and is a speaker, podcaster, author and film maker. Her book 'When Grief Equals Love' is out now. She offers guidance to private individuals and companies on the effects of grief, whether through bereavement, divorce, diagnosis or workplace change. She has 23 years of experience inve…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss a pair of autobiographical essay manga from non-binary authors and find a lot to discuss and contrast between their very different approaches. Series Discussed: X-Gender Vol. 1, Until I Love Myself: The Journey of a Nonbinary Manga Artist Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: Series Discusse…

What does resilience look like from the view of a GP? Dr Martin Brunet has worked in practice as a GP for 22 years. He also teaches GPs and other healthcare professionals in primary care about the consultation and how they communicate with their patients, as well as writing a book called The GP Consultation Reimagined, a Tale of Two Houses. In this…

How does choosing to challenge ourselves and face adversity in the outdoors help us build resilience? Belinda Kirk is the leading voice promoting the benefits of adventure on wellbeing and author of the best-selling, award-nominated book Adventure Revolution: The life-changing power of choosing challenge She also hosts Adventure Mind, a ground-brea…

Do you want to know how to feel better? This is a the title of Ruth Kudzi's new book - purchase here - which gives us the tools to self coach ourselves. Ruth Kudzi is an entrepreneur and educator: she runs a training business and a coaching business. Her passion is supporting people to feel better and achieve their goals using coaching techniques a…

In this episode of ScreenTone Club Elliot and Andy discuss the tyranny of over-achievers and how they can blight your life by either punching you or by being overly houseproud! Series Discussed: Teppu Vol. 1, The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today Vol. 1 Assignments for next Episode: X-Gender Vol. 1, Until I Love Myself: The Journey of a Nonbin…