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Life is unpredictable, messy, and, at times, completely insane. So, how do we stay afloat? Hosted by Jeremy Thomas—renowned speaker, author, mental health advocate, and all round survivor—this podcast dives into the real, unfiltered stories of resilience, recovery, and what it truly takes to maintain mental well-being in a chaotic world. Having faced his own battles with bipolar disorder and addiction, Jeremy brings both lived experience and hard-earned wisdom to every conversation. Each epi ...
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23: Carol Morley: From Drinking at 11 Years Old, Hacienda Club at 16, to a Big Time Screen Director
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1:13:33What do Florence Pugh, Monica Dolan, Toby Jones, Patricia Clarkson, and James Caan all have in common? Answer: Carol Morley. Born and raised in Stockport, Manchester, the youngest of three, Carol’s world was shattered by the tragic loss of her father. Grief hit hard. At just 11, she turned to books and booze, juggling life as her eccentric mother’s…
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BONUS EPISODE: When life knocked him down, what kept Simon Woodroffe from sinking? In this bonus episode, the Yo! Sushi founder and Dragon’s Den star shares the unconventional lifelines—his "lifejackets"—that helped him stay afloat when he was stuck. From the adrenaline of mountaineering and sailing to the wisdom of Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, …
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At seven, he was sent away to boarding school, where abuse, fear, and loneliness shaped his early years. By his thirties, Simon Woodroffe masked the pain with bravado, drink, drugs, and a fast life that landed him briefly behind bars. But his story doesn’t end there. From rock-bottom to rock stages—designing for George Michael, Fleetwood Mac, and R…
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Writer, special needs teacher, and editor of Toes in the Water, Rachel Jones shares how wild swimming became more than just a hobby—it became a lifeline. From navigating autoimmune disease and single parenthood to finding community, resilience, and self-worth in the open water, Rachel talks about the transformative effects of cold swimming on both …
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20: Paul Unwin: Survivor’s Guilt, Casualty & Living Without Regret
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1:29:11Writer, director, and Casualty co-creator Paul Unwin has spent his career telling other people’s stories, but this time, he’s sharing his own. He opens up about the trauma that shaped him at 19, the therapy that helped him heal, and why he refuses to let fear or regret define his life. His ethos is "Don't live with regret, don't live with fear". Fr…
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Kicking off 2024 with a bang as Harvey Lisberg, legendary manager of Herman’s Hermits, 10CC, Graham Gouldman, and more, pulls back the curtain on his wild life in the music business. From Manchester to New York, Elvis to Mick Jagger, Harvey’s stories are as big as the names he’s worked with. Hear about the time Charlie Watts gave Mick Jagger a tast…
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18: Mary Ryan: BPD, Bullies & Cold-Water Swimming
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1:25:45Doctor, scholar, mother, survivor—and dog lover. After 35 years as a GP, Mary Ryan has seen it all, but her own journey has been just as intense as the lives of the patients she’s treated. Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), she opens up about the stigma, misunderstandings, and how her own views on it have changed over time. She t…
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17: Richard Morton Jack Talks Singer Songwriter Nick Drake the Genius, Tragedy & the Truth Behind the Music
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1:45:38Nick Drake was supposed to be a star. A Cambridge-educated, prodigiously talented songwriter, he released three critically acclaimed albums—Five Leaves Left, Bryter Layter, and Pink Moon—yet never saw commercial success in his lifetime. At just 26, he tragically took his own life. Music biographer and El vinyl boss Richard Morton Jack joins host Je…
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16: Jan Ravens: Schizophrenia, Celebrity Mastermind & Finding Her Voice
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1:30:10Impressions, insecurity, and the struggle for control. Jan Ravens, one of the brilliant key voices behind BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringers and a Spitting Image veteran, didn’t have the easiest start. Growing up in a household dominated by Liverpool FC and her father’s schizophrenia, she often felt powerless—until she discovered something that gave her co…
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Nicky Chinn: Fifty Hit Records, Battles with Bipolar Buying Two Rolls-Royces on the same Day
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1:41:2750+ hit records. Three Ivor Novello awards. Bipolar disorder. Electroconvulsive therapy at 16. Nicky Chinn co-wrote some of the biggest songs of the '70s and '80s, writing smash hits like Tiger Feet, Blockbuster, Devil Gate Drive, Hey Mickey, Living Next Door to Alice—all while battling severe bipolar disorder. Alongside his songwriting partner Mik…
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13: Lord Brooke: Power, Addiction & the Road to Redemption
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1:05:04From the House of Lords to the depths of addiction—this is Lord Brooke’s story, unfiltered. Clive Brooke, now Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe, grew up knowing he wasn’t the son his father wanted. That lingering shadow shaped him in ways he only truly understood later in life. Finding his feminine side helped him navigate the world of trade unions and po…
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12: Danny Evans: Music, Life in the Fast Lane & Accelerating into Bipolar
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1:27:51From child prodigy to classical music industry powerhouse, Danny Evans has lived a life that echoes the drama of a Rachmaninov concerto—soaring highs, crashing lows, and everything in between. Once a Royal College of Music student destined for concert pianist stardom, his world took a sharp turn after a violent father and a career-ending back injur…
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11: Tim Lott: Bowie, Bad Trips & the Beauty of Cheesy Musicals
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1:14:54Award-winning writer Tim Lott has lived a life full of twists, turns, and the occasional bad trip. From a train journey with David Bowie to navigating severe depression, ADHD, and the chaos of fathering four daughters, Tim reflects on the moments that shaped him. He talks about growing up working-class, discovering how medication and diagnosis made…
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A.L. Kennedy is known for her dark, razor-sharp novels, her no-nonsense attitude, and her ability to cut through literary fluff like a bare-knuckle boxer—which, coincidentally, her grandfather actually was. But beyond the awards, the Guardian blogs, and the stand-up gigs, who is she really? In this brilliantly unfiltered episode, she opens up about…
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9: Nathan Horrocks: Life as a Jockey, Anorexia & The Horse That Saved Him
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1:30:25From riding winners to battling demons, Nathan Horrocks has jumped more fences than most—both literal and metaphorical. The ex-jockey turned award-winning film director opens up about the highs and lows of his life, from abandonment and dyslexia to the relentless pressure of professional racing. He lifts the lid on the brutal reality of the jockey …
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8: Ian Rankin: Gangs, Panic Attacks & The Dark Nights of the Soul
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1:21:27Crime, chaos, and the fight to stay afloat. No One UK crime writer. Bestselling Inspector Rebus creator Ian Rankin reveals the personal battles that shaped his life and career—from growing up in gangs in tough Fife to battling panic attacks, family tragedy, and financial insecurity. He opens up about the three things that stopped him from veering o…
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7: Gordon Darroch : All The Time We Thought We Had
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1:23:43Journalist Gordon Darroch reflects on life, love, and the unexpected turns that shape us. From his passion for literature, film, and music. To the realities of meeting the love of your life aged 17 to parenting two children with autism, he shares his journey with honesty and depth. But when his wife received a terminal cancer diagnosis at just 36, …
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6: Dick Moore: Bullying, Rugby & Surviving the Suicide His Son
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1:24:48From a bullied schoolboy to a headmaster, from rugby triumphs to the heartbreak of unimaginable loss. Dick Moore hated school so much he once faked appendicitis to escape it. Tormented by a sadistic headteacher, he battled anxiety and depression, with rugby as his only lifeline. But life took a turn—he became a teacher, a husband, and, at just 26, …
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5: Heroin, Harrods & Heartbreak: Karen Cowan
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1:24:49The pods very own psychologist, Karen Cowan, takes the hot seat in this extended edition, opening up about her tumultuous upbringing in an aristocratic yet deeply dysfunctional family. Born into wealth overshadowed by heroin addiction, alcoholism, and bipolar disorder, she navigated a childhood filled with fear, anxiety, and debilitating asthma—nev…
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4: Rage, Betrayal, Heartbreak… and Cats? Mike Fisher on Anger Management
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1:09:00Rage, betrayal, heartbreak, and… cats? Meet Mike Fisher, the mastermind behind BAAM (British Association of Anger Management) and one of the UK’s top experts on managing anger. Born and raised under Apartheid in South Africa, Mike’s early years were shaped by a volatile world—one that fuelled his deep understanding of rage, imploding emotions, and …
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3: Roma Hooper: Saving A Man’s Life, Audrey Hepburn, Love Actually—and Surviving Suicide of a Loved One.
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1:11:15Just like her great-aunt Audrey Hepburn, Roma has spent her life helping others. But behind her drive lies deep personal loss. A childhood tragedy—the suicide of her father, someone she loved—left a lasting impact on her mental health. She has since used that experience to help others find hope after loss. Her work in prison reform led her to estab…
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"Please Sir" The Poem That Changed Everything by Robbie Williams read by podcast host Jeremy Thomas.
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Written by Robbie Williams and read by Shed Talks host Jeremy Thomas, Please Sir is the poem that changed everything. This raw and unfiltered piece—about a former schoolteacher of Robbie’s (and let’s just say, it’s not complimentary)—caught the attention of Tim Clark and David Enthoven, inspiring them to offer Robbie a serious management contract. …
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2: Charlie Mortimer: Addiction, Fast Cars & Finding Happiness
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1:04:07Bad boy Charlie Mortimer, the man behind the bestselling memoir Dear Lupin, joins the conversation to reflect on a life filled with extremes—heroin addiction, high-end shopping, HIV, fast cars, alcoholism, and eventually, happiness. A disgruntled old Etonian, international HGV driver, serial depressive, former officer in the Coldstream Guards, oil …
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Veteran music industry manager Tim Clark sits down with JT to share his incredible journey—from growing up in Africa with his missionary parents to navigating the wild world of rock and roll. He opens up about running Island Records, working with legends like Free, King Crimson, Nick Drake, Paul Kossoff, Bob Marley, and Bryan Ferry, and the highs a…
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Here is what the show is all about.Blue Baltic Entertainment Ltd
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St. Lewis of Bandits! Talks with us about his song "Suicide Pact" and does a cover with Sean! Enjoy!National Suicide Prevention LifelineCall 1-800-273-8255https://banditstheband.bandcamp.com/album/disagreementsShed Talks
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https://soundcloud.com/trexjonesjones/becoming-clouds?in=trexjonesjones/sets/every-breath-progressShed Talks
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https://gogoeskimo.bandcamp.com/album/tales-from-the-shed-vol-1Shed Talks
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