"This Is Mental" – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode, Rich and Gav sit down with Jay, Lily and Sarah — the amazing trio behind Move Collective 💥 Formed in the aftermath of lockdown, when day-to-day life was turned upside down, these incredible women adapted, evolved, and built something truly special. From growing a strong online community to connecting authentically with their audience, they’ve shown the power of being real, vulnerable, and passionate about what they do 🙌 They share their inspiring journey, the deep relationships they’ve built with clients, and real success stories that highlight how exercise goes far beyond fitness and weight loss — impacting mindset, confidence, and overall wellbeing 💬 Expect laughs, honesty, and powerful conversations as they open up about how movement has changed lives — including their own — and how their work has led to national recognition ✨ If you love fitness and want to understand the why behind it… this one’s a must-listen 🎧 ✨ Topics we cover: 1️⃣ Exercise 2️⃣ Fitness education 3️⃣ Togetherness 4️⃣ Vulnerability 🎧 Tune in now — link in bio!

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This week, Gav sits down with Rich (Richard Dellow) & George Wright — the powerhouse duo behind Punching 4 Purpose 💥 What started as a chance meeting turned into an incredible friendship and a mission to change lives through boxing, mindset, and purpose. From being neurodivergent and overlooked, to building a thriving movement helping people of all ages, genders & abilities across Essex & London — their story is pure inspiration 🙌 💬 Expect laughs, honesty, and passion as they share how boxing helped them find confidence, resilience & joy — and how they’re now helping others do the same. If you’re chasing your dreams or trying to find your true purpose, this one’s a must-listen 🎧 ✨ Topics we cover: 1️⃣ Boxing 2️⃣ Mindset 3️⃣ Purpose 4️⃣ Neurodiversity 🎧 Tune in now — link in bio!

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In this episode, Rich and Gav explore the world of EFT energy coaching, men's groups, and alternative therapies with the insightful Energy Alchemist, Mark Cox. Mark shares his personal journey through mental health challenges, which inspired him to pursue energy coaching. His passion has also led him to establish two men's mental health groups, creating supportive spaces for others. Mark provides practical demonstrations of some of his effective tools on Rich and Gav, highlighting the transformative power of these techniques.

Topics discussed:

1. Energy Coaching
2. Alternatively Therapy
3. Mens mental health groups

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Billericay and Pitsea mens groups Facebook and Instagram

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In our latest podcast, Rich and Gav sit down with yoga instructor Monika Samuels to delve into the significance of yoga, breath work, and meditation for our mental well-being. Monika shares her personal journey of how these practices have positively impacted her mental and physical health, as well as the individuals she has guided over the years. She reveals how these techniques helped her overcome illness and navigate through challenging times in her life. Tune in to gain more insights from Monika on this fascinating topic.

Plus, stay with us to the end where Monika performs a meditation for Rich and Gav

Topics discussed:

1. Yoga
2. Meditation
3. Breath work

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.belliswellbeing.net/
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This week, Rich and Gav speak to both Béatrice and Stéphane Rouyer-Brown about both Down Syndrome and also Stéphane's fantastic achievements in the swimming pool. Where Stéphane has represented Great Britain in the Down Syndrome world championships.

Topics discussed:

1. Down Syndrome
2. Down Syndrome swimming
3. Down Syndrome parenting

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This week, Rich & Gav chatted with their guest, former alcoholic Martin Tench, about his struggles with Alchol and depression. Martin tells his fascinating story of how he didn't even realise he had a drinking problem and how the darkness of addiction almost cost him everything. Martin gives a very open and honest account of his drinking (and struggles with depression). Also, he shared his coping mechanisms and the structure that has led him to change his life around

Topics discussed:

1. Alcoholism
2. Depression
3. Medication i

Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/

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This week, Rich and Gav chat to guest Lucy Tucker about living with Crohns Disease. Lucy is very open open and honest about her struggle explaining what she has to go through on a daily basis from keeping an eye on what she eats, dealing with excruciating pain, and the affects of Crohns medication.

Topics discussed:

1. Crohns
2. Colitis
3. Medication

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This week, Gav speaks to Rich about being a professional life coach. Explaining what a life coach is and what it isn't, how he got into coaching, and even demonstrates a mock coaching session on Gav, using him as a client.

Topics discussed:

1. Life Coaching
2. Mental Health
3. Limiting beliefs

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In this week's episode, Rich and Gav have an insightful conversation with Ryan, who bravely opens up about his experience living with ADHD and the events that led him to leave the Mormon Church under threatening circumstances. Ryan's story includes discovering disturbing activities within the church and facing a mental breakdown. His journey serves as a remarkable testament to resilience and the importance of prioritizing mental health

Topics discussed:

1. ADHD
2. The Mormons
3. Mental Breakdown

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This week, Rich and Gav speak to Sasha Parker about her incredibly open and honest story of how she talks about dealing with her mothers death and how it has affected her mental health. Sasha also speaks very openly about her sexuality and some of the stigmas surrounding being in a same sex couple too

Topics discussed:

1. Bereavement
2. Sexuality
3. Depression

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