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White Fox Talking

Mark Charlie Valentine, Sebastian Budniak

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Frequency: 1 episode/17d. Total Eps: 89

Talk About Mental Health & Well-Being… Why Not? Mark ‘Charlie’ Valentine suffered life changing mental illness, before beginning a journey to recovery and wellness; the darkness of PTSD transformed by the light atop mountains and beyond. Mark is now joining forces with Seb Budniak, to make up the ‘White Fox Talking’ team. Through a series of Podcasts and Vlogs, ‘White Fox Talking’ will be bringing you a variety of guests, topics, and inspirational stories relating to improving mental well-being. Find your way back to you! Expect conversation, information, serious discussion and a healthy dose of Yorkshire humour!

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - mentalHealth
22/06/2026
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E88: Gaz Mullen - Riding 1,600 Miles for Jamie

Season 1 · Episode 88

Saturday, June 20, 2026 • Duration 42:34

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He told his brother he felt depressed and suicidal, then added the sentence so many men have been trained to say: “I just need to man up.” Not long after, Jamie was gone. And the people left behind were handed a kind of grief that comes with questions, guilt, anger, and the awful silence of a topic most people still avoid.

We’re joined by Gaz Mullen from West Yorkshire, who’s riding roughly 1,600 miles from Bradford to Benidorm on Jamie’s bike to raise money for Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) and to push suicide prevention conversations into the open. Gaz shares who Jamie was beyond the headlines, why returning to Benidorm matters so much, and what it’s like to carry a loss that can make friends and strangers visibly uncomfortable.

We also get practical about men’s mental health: how stigma shows up when someone says they’re in therapy, why bullying and social media can make young people feel trapped, and what actually helped Gaz stay upright when everything collapsed. We talk medication, the need for follow-up and real support, and why a “magic pill” mindset can leave people alone at the worst moment. Along the way, Gaz explains how training, routine, and purpose can turn raw grief into something survivable, mile by mile.

If you want to support Gaz’s ride, follow his journey, or share this with someone who needs a nudge to speak up, hit play. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people who need this conversation can find it.

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E78: Chris Jones - One Man, 6,500 Miles, And The Courage To Talk About Suicide, Purpose, And Recovery

Season 1 · Episode 78

Thursday, November 27, 2025 • Duration 01:02:01

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A trophy on the table can’t soften the moment Chris admits he once sat under a tree with a rope. What follows is a frank, energising journey from lost purpose to a coastline walk that rebuilt his mind, his daily habits, and his mission to help other men speak before they break. We talk about how policy changes and a forced sale stripped meaning from two decades of work with excluded teens, how lockdown isolation compounded the fallout, and how phone-based counselling from the Masonic Charitable Foundation handed him tools for rumination, grounding, and mindful attention that actually stuck.

Then the choice that changed everything: a 6,500-mile walk around Great Britain. No deadlines. No fixed plan. Just the sea to the right, a tent on his back, and long winter nights to read and listen. Chris shares the practical wins: breath work from James Nestor’s Breath, insights from The Body Keeps the Score and Lost Connections, and the way nature lowers cortisol and reframes problems. He’s honest about the lows—soaked gear, short light, and the crash after company—but the highlight is people. Strangers fed him, housed him, and shared hidden stories of suicide and survival that rarely surface until stigma drops.

We dig into simple tools for men’s mental health that don’t require a diagnosis: nasal breathing and longer exhales to downshift the nervous system, micro-mindfulness to halt spirals, movement as a pressure release, and the habit of naming what you feel. Chris also raised over £90,000 for the Masonic Charitable Foundation, found a new voice as a speaker, and is writing a book to translate dense psychology into clear, usable steps for guys who think they’re fine—until they’re not.

If this story lands with you, share it with someone who could use a way back to themselves. And if you’re new here, follow the show, leave a review, and tell us which practice you’re trying this week. Your feedback helps more people find real conversations that change lives.

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E77: From Stress To Stillness with Bonnie - How Conscious Breathing Rewires Your Body And Mind

Season 1 · Episode 77

Thursday, November 6, 2025 • Duration 43:59

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Your most powerful tool for calm might be hiding in plain sight. We sit down with Bonnie from Bonnie’s Breathwork to unpack how conscious breathing can transform stress, sleep, pain, and emotional resilience—without apps, gadgets, or long routines. From the first few minutes, Bonnie connects the dots between ancient practices and modern nervous system science, explaining why nose breathing, longer exhales, and simple patterns change heart rate, chemistry, and mood in minutes.

We walk through an easy, on-the-spot 4–7 exercise you can use in traffic or before a tough meeting. Bonnie demystifies conscious connected breathwork, clarifies when and why an activated approach can help process stored emotions, and shares essential safety notes so beginners start wisely. We explore common pitfalls—like mouth breathing, chest-only inhales, and chasing big cathartic “highs”—and show how steady, gentle practice builds real integration. You’ll learn how to feel for diaphragmatic expansion at the ribs, why nasal breathing improves sleep and recovery, and how kids, workplaces, and rehabs are already benefiting from these skills.

Along the way, we highlight practical cues you can implement today: check in with your breath during daily pauses, relax your jaw and shoulders, expand the ribcage sideways and back, and default to the nose. Whether you’re curious about regulating anxiety, supporting trauma healing in a safe container, or simply finding more steadiness in a busy life, this conversation provides clear steps, grounded science, and lived experience. Take a breath with us, try the short demo, and see how quickly your state shifts.

Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to help others find these tools.

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E76: Three Peaks, Three Times In Thirty Six Hours - One Purpose with Bailey Backhouse

Season 1 · Episode 76

Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Duration 31:09

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A dying head torch, a cold wind on Ingleborough, and a 19-year-old who refuses to quit—Bailey Backhouse joins us to share how he tackled the Yorkshire Three Peaks three times in 36 hours to raise funds for Andy’s Man Club. He’s an electrical apprentice by day, a boxer by training, and a mountain mover when purpose calls. What started as a bold idea over a family celebration became a community-backed fundraiser with real impact, powered by grit, family support, and a clear mission to push back against silence around men’s mental health.

We dive into how boxing gave Bailey structure, respect, and a way to channel anger into discipline. He opens up about social anxiety, the shock of big crowds post-COVID, and the period when drinking became a false fix that left him feeling worse. The turnaround came with movement: miles in the hills, time on the bags, better food, and sleep he guards on purpose. We talk through the pillars of wellbeing—nutrition, exercise, community, self-care, and quality sleep—and how stacking small choices changes your day and reshapes your mind.

Then Bailey drops the next challenge: 12 Marathons of Christmas in support of Candlelighters, a children’s cancer charity. He plans to work full-time and run a marathon each day for 12 straight days, leaning on mindset, recovery, and the same stubborn determination that carried him through the Dales in the dark. If you care about mental health, endurance, and the kind of community that shows up when it matters, this conversation will light a fire.

Follow along, share this story with a friend who could use a lift, and if it resonates, leave a quick review and hit subscribe. Your support helps more people find the show—and might just spark someone’s next brave step.

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E75: Adventure Neuroscience: From Fear to Resilience in the Wild with Dave Gallagher

Season 1 · Episode 75

Thursday, October 16, 2025 • Duration 01:01:48

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What happens to your mind when the ground wobbles and the stakes feel high? We explore the frontier of adventure neuroscience with resident psychologist and mountain leader Dave Gallagher—measuring fear at 45 feet, restoring calm with targeted breath work, and turning freeze into forward motion with micro-steps and clear cues. This is a story about how nature, science, and careful coaching can rewire stress responses and build real-world resilience.

We unpack a 10-week program with The Wallich that takes underserved communities from indoor climbs to big mountain days, tracking mood and behaviour changes along the way. Dave shares new research that combines heart rate variability, executive function tests, and a “Leap of Faith” high-ropes challenge to see how decision-making shifts under pressure—and how a simple prolonged-exhale protocol can bring the prefrontal cortex back online. You’ll hear why small wins matter, how trust is built on exposed ground, and what extreme sports communities can teach us about progression, judgment, and self-preservation.

We also introduce Mind4Adventure, a trauma-informed, neuroscience-led approach that bridges talk therapy with guided outdoor challenges, leveraging the three-day effect and attention restoration to create durable change. From the science of the periaqueductal gray and freeze states to practical field tactics—like widening peripheral vision, assigning micro-tasks, and using cognitive drills at height—this episode offers tools you can use the next time stress narrows your world.

If this conversation sparked something—share it with a friend, subscribe for more mind-meets-mountain episodes, and leave a review to help others find the show.

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E74: Breaking the Silence - Kaylee Thompson's Courageous Justice Journey

Season 1 · Episode 74

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 50:59

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Imagine carrying a traumatic secret from age four until adulthood, then finding the strength not only to seek justice but to transform your experience into advocacy for others. This is Kaylee Thompson's remarkable story.

Thirty years after experiencing sexual assault as a toddler, Kaylee made the life-changing decision to report her abuser to police. Despite the challenges of a historic case with limited physical evidence, she persevered through an 18-month investigation that culminated in a successful conviction. Most powerfully, she chose to waive her legal anonymity, declaring: "I don't need my name hiding because that happened to me, and it's him that should feel ashamed."

Kaylee's journey illuminates the complex reality of childhood trauma - from teenage drinking to escape painful memories, to the triggers of seeing her own young children at the same age she was abused. Yet her story isn't defined by victimhood but by resilience and action. Today, she works with West Yorkshire Survivor Leaders, helping steer a £250,000 program that empowers other survivors to become agents of change. Their initiatives include a skills academy that equips women to advocate for systemic improvements in how institutions respond to sexual violence.

Through her advocacy, Kaylee challenges damaging terminology like "vulnerable victims" and champions a perspective where survivors lead conversations about reform. She's now developing a podcast platform where others can share their stories, building a community of strength and hope. Her message resonates with clarity: regardless of when abuse occurred, your voice deserves to be heard, and healing isn't just possible - it can become a catalyst for helping others find their own path to justice and recovery.

Have you experienced sexual violence and want to connect with advocacy resources? Reach out through info@whitefoxtalking.com, and we'll connect you with Kaylee's network of survivor support.

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E73: Inside the Storm: Sip Powers Veteran's Journey Through PTSD

Season 1 · Episode 73

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • Duration 47:19

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What does it take to paddle, mountain bike, and run 350 kilometers without sleep? For Sip Powers, it's about making visible the invisible struggles of veterans living with PTSD.

After 34 years of military service and the devastating loss of his wife to suicide, Sip found himself facing his own mental health crisis. Despite years of helping wounded veterans through rehab programs while denying his own trauma, he eventually reached breaking point. "My complex PTSD is like skimming a boulder that just never stops," he explains with raw honesty. "All I want is for that stone to stop and sink at some stage."

Now, Sip channels his pain into extraordinary endurance challenges that mirror the relentless nature of trauma. Having completed the Enduro 214 (all Wainwrights in one sitting during two storms) and the Enduro 7 (seven extreme events over seven days without sleep), he's preparing for his next mission: the Enduro 3. This August, he'll paddle from Fort William to Inverness, mountain bike back, then run the same route – all without sleep.

Sleep disruption emerged as a common thread among the veterans Sip worked with through Battle Back, a program helping seriously wounded soldiers rehabilitate through outdoor activities. "We're asking these veterans to hold up a job, look after their family, be civil, be good people, and they are in a world of pain," he explains, highlighting why his no-sleep challenges carry such powerful symbolism.

Beyond raising funds for Combat Stress and Mountain Rescue, Sip's mission is awareness. He believes his "skimming boulder" will finally sink when everyone knows about resources available to veterans suffering in silence. His journey highlights both the transformative power of the outdoors for mental health and the critical gaps in support for those who've served their country.

Follow Sip's extraordinary journey and support his cause by visiting the Extreme Outdoors website. His story reminds us that behind every stoic veteran is a human being processing complex experiences – and that with proper support, healing is possible.

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E72: Healing Through Trauma: Miranda Arieh's Journey from Patient to Practitioner

Season 1 · Episode 72

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 • Duration 54:24

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Miranda Arieh's journey from mental health patient to pioneering trauma specialist will forever change how you understand recovery and healing. After spending her teenage years in foster care and being sectioned under the Mental Health Act, Miranda became what she calls a "rebound patient" for 15 years—unable to find effective treatment within a system that often re-traumatized rather than healed.

The breakthrough came when Miranda decided to work within the very system she struggled against, eventually creating the Heroes Program—an innovative eight-week curriculum that's already helped thousands recover from trauma and mental health struggles. But her approach turns traditional treatment models upside down.

"We're not here to fix you or treat you," Miranda explains, challenging the medical model that treats emotions as illnesses. Instead, she sees trauma as "a living breathing wound that opens in the present moment when echoes of the past are triggered." This perspective shifts healing from revisiting painful memories to working with present-day triggers—providing tools to apply "ointment to the wound" each time it opens.

The program's philosophy extends to addiction, viewing it not as the primary problem but as "an attempt to solve a problem" when people lack capacity to hold difficult emotions. "We're almost like personal trainers for the mind and nervous system," Miranda says, teaching participants to build emotional strength rather than numbing out.

What makes Miranda's work truly revolutionary is her firm belief that healing is possible for everyone. "There is no order of difficulties in healing trauma," she insists—someone with severe abuse can heal just as completely as someone with milder trauma. The goal is what she calls a "return to self"—living authentically rather than in fear.

Ready to change your relationship with anxiety, trauma, or difficult emotions? Listen now to discover the transformative power of befriending rather than battling the wounded parts of yourself. As Miranda's story proves, sometimes our deepest pain becomes our greatest gift for helping others.

E71: Walking Out of the Dark - Kelvyn James

Season 1 · Episode 71

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 • Duration 40:15

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The healing power of nature and human connection takes centre stage as Kelvyn James returns to White Fox Talking, sharing his transformative journey from profound darkness to founding a thriving mental health charity.

Kelvyn lays bare the brutal realities that shaped him - growing up in a violent household where his earliest memory is "an exceptional act of violence" and later facing the unimaginable trauma of his mother's murder. What followed was a five-year court battle where he repeatedly faced his mother's killer, a struggle he initially kept hidden from those closest to him.

The mountains became both sanctuary and danger zone as Kelvyn sought escape through increasingly risky climbs. "I was never suicidal," he explains, "but completely believing I deserved to get hurt." These high-risk behaviours provided momentary relief but failed to address his underlying trauma. The breakthrough came when he discovered that true healing happens through connection - with nature and with others.

This realization became the foundation for Wellness Walks, a charity offering free nature walks specifically designed for people struggling with mental health. Since becoming an official charity in September 2023, they've expanded rapidly, with nearly 100 volunteers running walks across the UK. What makes these walks uniquely effective is what Kelvyn calls "therapy in 3D" - the side-by-side walking creates natural opportunities for connection without the pressure of face-to-face therapy.

His newly released book "Walking Out of the Dark" chronicles this journey, with all proceeds supporting the charity's work. Though it begins in darkness, Kelvyn promises readers there's a happy ending - not because the pain disappears, but because he found a path through it. "If somebody carries a great weight for too long, one of two things is going to happen - either you're going to get stronger or you're going to break," he reflects. "For a long time I didn't know which it would be, and by the end of the book I understand it's both."

Ready to experience the healing power of nature? Join a Wellness Walk near you, or support their work by purchasing Kelvyn's book directly from wellnesswalks.org.uk.

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