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White Fox Talking
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…
Episodes
White Fox TalkingE94: The Mountains Within – Overcoming Fear, Bullying and the Seven Summits with Alex Nemeth
Send White Fox Talking a Message Content warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood bullying and its impact on mental health and self-confidence…
White Fox TalkingE93: Endometriosis – Years of Pain, Misdiagnosis and the Fight to Be Heard | Sam Davies & Vicky Taylor
Send White Fox Talking a Message Content warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, suicidal thoughts, miscarriage, infertility, mental health…
White Fox TalkingE92: Beyond the Ceremony with Dave Gallagher – Ayahuasca, Trauma and the Science of Healing
Send White Fox Talking a Message Ayahuasca gets talked about like a quick fix, but the reality is messier, harder, and a lot more interesting. We sit down in…
White Fox TalkingE91: The Fight Beyond the Ring with Matthew “The Spider” Morton – Trauma, Addiction and Healing
Send White Fox Talking a Message WATCH THE PODCAST He went from being a kid carrying secrets no child should carry to a man trying to turn pain into purpose…
White Fox TalkingE90: More Than The Miles with Andy North – Endurance, Purpose And Giving Back
Send White Fox Talking a Message A 4am bike ride to a boardroom meeting sounds ridiculous until you hear what it does for your head. We sit down with endurance…
White Fox TalkingE89: Climb Your Own Mountain with Jonny Pain – What Resilience Really Takes
Send White Fox Talking a Message We sit down with coach and endurance athlete Jonny Pain to talk about what actually creates resilience, not the social media…
White Fox TalkingE88: Gaz Mullen - Riding 1,600 Miles for Jamie
Send White Fox Talking a Message He told his brother he felt depressed and suicidal, then added the sentence so many men have been trained to say: “I just need…
White Fox TalkingE87: Brain Dead with Paul Robinson – The Phone Trap
Send White Fox Talking a Message Your phone is not just a device, it is a habit engine that follows you into lines, meals, conversations, and bed. We sit down…
White Fox TalkingE86: Calm Under Pressure – What Combat Sports Teach Your Mind with Rich Cadden
Send White Fox Talking a Message Getting hit is the least interesting part of combat sports. What matters is what happens to your mind when pressure rises and…
White Fox TalkingE85: When Words Aren’t Enough with Lesley Andrew – How Art Therapy Speaks for You
Send White Fox Talking a Message You can be “fine on paper” and still feel like your nervous system is on fire. That’s why we sit down with artist and…
White Fox TalkingE84: Finding Stillness After Suicide — Martyn Watson On Grief, Poetry, And Healing
Send White Fox Talking a Message What happens when grief becomes too heavy to carry alone? In this episode, we sit down with a guest who turned unimaginable…
White Fox TalkingE83: From Bartender To Ironman — Jake Speakman On Running, Identity, And Self-Discipline
Send White Fox Talking a Message What if the thing you use to numb the noise is the same thing keeping you from real rest? We sit down with Jake Speakman to…
White Fox TalkingE82: A 1% Chance Of Survival — How Georgia Carmichael Rewrote Her Story
Send White Fox Talking a Message A 1% chance of survival. Two spinal injuries. A terminal diagnosis. Georgia Carmichael heard every reason to stop, and still…
White Fox TalkingE81: Stronger Minds, Stronger Bodies w/ Ricky Moore
Send White Fox Talking a Message What if the gym could be your most reliable tool for mental clarity, resilience, and purpose? We sit down with British and…
White Fox TalkingE80: Hope In Pink: How Candlelighters Lifts Families Through Childhood Cancer
Send White Fox Talking a Message A three-year-old is diagnosed with a brain tumour and loses his sight, a family’s world tilts, and somehow the ward becomes a…
White Fox TalkingE79: How Gratitude, Coaching, And Small Wins Help Carol Rebuild After Assault
Send White Fox Talking a Message Some stories arrive as a whisper and land like a bell. Carol joins us to share how she moved through the aftermath of sexual…
White Fox TalkingE78: Chris Jones - One Man, 6,500 Miles, And The Courage To Talk About Suicide, Purpose, And Recovery
Send White Fox Talking a Message 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…
White Fox TalkingE77: From Stress To Stillness with Bonnie - How Conscious Breathing Rewires Your Body And Mind
Send White Fox Talking a Message Your most powerful tool for calm might be hiding in plain sight. We sit down with Bonnie from Bonnie’s Breathwork to unpack…
White Fox TalkingE76: Three Peaks, Three Times In Thirty Six Hours - One Purpose with Bailey Backhouse
Send White Fox Talking a Message 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…
White Fox TalkingE75: Adventure Neuroscience: From Fear to Resilience in the Wild with Dave Gallagher
Send White Fox Talking a Message What happens to your mind when the ground wobbles and the stakes feel high? We explore the frontier of adventure neuroscience…
White Fox TalkingE74: Breaking the Silence - Kaylee Thompson's Courageous Justice Journey
Send White Fox Talking a Message Imagine carrying a traumatic secret from age four until adulthood, then finding the strength not only to seek justice but to…
White Fox TalkingE73: Inside the Storm: Sip Powers Veteran's Journey Through PTSD
Send White Fox Talking a Message What does it take to paddle, mountain bike, and run 350 kilometers without sleep? For Sip Powers, it's about making visible…
White Fox TalkingE72: Healing Through Trauma: Miranda Arieh's Journey from Patient to Practitioner
Send White Fox Talking a Message Miranda Arieh's journey from mental health patient to pioneering trauma specialist will forever change how you understand…
White Fox TalkingE71: Walking Out of the Dark - Kelvyn James
Send White Fox Talking a Message The healing power of nature and human connection takes centre stage as Kelvyn James returns to White Fox Talking, sharing his…
White Fox TalkingE70: From Homelessness to Community Healing: Imran Shah's Journey
Send White Fox Talking a Message What happens when hate crime tears through a community? Behind the headlines and political noise, real people suffer lasting…
White Fox TalkingE69: Woolly Therapists: How Grace Olson's Sheep Are Teaching Children Mental Resilience
Send White Fox Talking a Message Grace Olson's sheep aren't livestock – they're therapists with woolly coats and gentle souls that can transform lives. During…
White Fox TalkingE68: The Wim Hof Method: Breath Work, Cold Exposure, and Mental Resilience with Jack Walker
Send White Fox Talking a Message Ever wondered how something as simple as your breath and cold water could completely transform your mental state and physical…
White Fox TalkingE67: Padraic McDonagh - Loss, Resilience, and Community Create Champions
Send White Fox Talking a Message What happens when the fighting spirit meets profound loss? Two-time British Thai Boxing Champion Padraic McDonagh takes us on…
White Fox TalkingE66: Never Mind the Bollox, Here's Dave Beer - Good Times, Bad Times & 'Music for the Beloved'
Send White Fox Talking a Message What happens when you leave school to follow a band and end up shaping an entire era of clubbing? Dave Beer, the trailblazer…
White Fox TalkingE65: Abbie Barnes on Breaking Barriers and Embracing Identity
Send White Fox Talking a Message Have you ever felt like the healing power of nature could transform your life? Meet Abbie Barnes, a filmmaker, presenter…
White Fox TalkingE64: Navigating Menopause - Catherine Childe's Mission to Embrace Awareness and Break Stigmas
Send White Fox Talking a Message Have you ever wondered why menopause isn't a standard topic in our educational curriculum? Join us on a journey with Catherine…
White Fox TalkingE63: Nicky Chisholm - Pink Nicky's Journey of Empowerment and Community Connection
Send White Fox Talking a Message What if the secret to true wellness lies just beyond our comfort zones, in the embrace of nature's vast landscapes? Join us as…
White Fox TalkingE62: Exploring Authenticity and Mental Resilience - Ed Stafford's Journey of Adventure and Self-Discovery
Send White Fox Talking a Message World-renowned explorer and TV star Ed Stafford, the first person to journey the entire length of the Amazon River on foot…
White Fox TalkingE61: Adam Smith - Empowering Neurodivergence Through Food Activism
Send White Fox Talking a Message What if your greatest challenges could become your most powerful strengths? In this episode, we sit down with Adam Smith, the…
White Fox TalkingE60: From Leeds to the Limelight - Josh Warrington's Inspiring Boxing Journey and Mental Resilience
Send White Fox Talking a Message Ever wondered how sheer determination can shape a champion? Josh Warrington, the Leeds Warrior himself, joins us to share his…
White Fox TalkingE59: [Adventure Mind Series] Harnessing Urban Movement - Charlotte Blake's Vision of Parkour for Mental Wellness
Send White Fox Talking a Message What if the urban landscape around you could be a tool for mental wellness? Join us as we explore this groundbreaking concept…
White Fox TalkingE58: [Adventure Mind Series] Unlocking Adventure Neuroscience - Dave Gallagher's Insights on Mental Health and Personal Growth
Send White Fox Talking a Message Join us as cognitive psychologist and neuroscientist Dave Gallagher takes us on an enlightening journey into the realm of…
White Fox TalkingE57: [Adventure Mind Series] Climbing Through Grief - Richard Chapman's Transformative Journey to Mental Health Recovery
Send White Fox Talking a Message Could climbing hold the key to overcoming grief and mental health challenges? Join us for an inspiring episode featuring…
White Fox TalkingE56: [Adventure Mind Series] - Exploring the Importance of Adventure to Wellbeing and Mental Health with Belinda Kirk
Send White Fox Talking a Message Discover the transformative power of adventure with Belinda Kirk, an experienced expedition leader and passionate advocate for…
White Fox TalkingE55: Finding Light Through Laughter - Ben Randm's Uplifting Journey
Send White Fox Talking a Message Ever wondered how the pursuit of positive vibes can reshape your life? Meet our guest, Ben Randm, a self-proclaimed "vibe…
White Fox TalkingE54: Building Community and Harmony - Jovanni Sterling's Inclusive Outdoor Initiative
Send White Fox Talking a Message What happens when a promising footballer switches tracks to become an award-winning music artist? Jovanni Sterling, also known…
White Fox TalkingE53: From Streets to Self-Discovery - Roy Morris' Journey of Healing and Resilience (Part 2)
Send White Fox Talking a Message What if the labels and language we use are the very barriers to our personal growth? Join us as Roy shares his deeply…
White Fox TalkingE52: From Streets to Self-Discovery - Roy Morris' Journey of Healing and Resilience (Part 1)
Send White Fox Talking a Message Join us for an unforgettable episode of the White Fox Talking Podcast as we sit down with Roy Morris, who opens up about his…
White Fox TalkingE51: A Journey of Healing - Katy Roberts' Mission of Mental Health Advocacy Through Cycling
Send White Fox Talking a Message What happens when grief propels you into a mission of advocacy and healing? In today's episode, we sit down with Katy Roberts…
White Fox TalkingE50: Facing the Darkness - Mark’s Path from Chaos to Clarity
Send White Fox Talking a Message When Mark Charlie-Valentine decided to follow Leeds United to Istanbul in 2000, he couldn't have imagined the violent…
White Fox TalkingE49: The Elemental Challenge to Well-Being: Helen Gough's Vision for Outdoor Accessibility
Send White Fox Talking a Message Embarking on a transformative outdoor journey, Helen tale of transition from a theology and finance background to a champion…
White Fox TalkingE48: Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders: The Community Triumph in Youth Sports with Craig Gilmore
Send White Fox Talking a Message As we celebrate the 48th episode of our podcast journey, the power of sports and community in shaping young lives takes centre…
White Fox TalkingE47: Embracing Nature's Role in Mental Health: A Healing Trek with Andy Higson (Blackdog Outdoors)
Send White Fox Talking a Message We welcome Andy Higson of Blackdog Outdoors into our fold. His tales of finding solace in the wilderness and creating a…
White Fox TalkingE46: Redefining Mental Strength: Stu Skinner's Voyage of Mental Resilience
Send White Fox Talking a Message When Stu Skinner embarked on a cycling journey across Southeast Asia, little did he know that it would mark the beginning of…
White Fox TalkingE45: Nurturing Young Neurodiverse Minds In Alternative Education With Danny Giblin
Send White Fox Talking a Message When Danny Giblin swapped his security badge for a mission to educate and uplift young people with special needs, he didn't…
White Fox TalkingE44: Whispers of Wellness: An Insight into the Power of Sound Therapy with Christian Jensen
Send White Fox Talking a Message Ever felt the vibrations of sound wash over you like a healing wave? Christian Jensen, a sound therapy alchemist from North…
White Fox TalkingE43: Unraveling the Ties Between Sleep and Well-Being: Wisdom from James Wilson,"The Sleep Geek"
Send White Fox Talking a Message Surrender to the sandman and redefine your relationship with the night as James Wilson, "The Sleep Geek," guides us through…
White Fox TalkingE42: Emerging from Darkness: Andy's Man Club and the Quiet Revolution in Men's Mental Health
Send White Fox Talking a Message When the unthinkable happened, and we lost 23-year-old Andy Roberts to suicide, a new beacon of hope for men's mental health…
White Fox TalkingE41: Rising Above Habitual Destruction - Martin Swithenbank's Story of Change
Send White Fox Talking a Message When the world feels like it's spinning out of control, sometimes the most grounding thing we can do is listen to someone…
White Fox TalkingE40: Conquering Invisible Wounds: A Journey with PTSD and Healing in the Great Outdoors with Joe Winch
Send White Fox Talking a Message When we think of scars from service, we often picture physical injuries. But what about the injuries we can't see? Complex…
White Fox TalkingE39: The Transformative Influence of Outdoor Counseling: A Session with Stacey McKenna - Seed
Send White Fox Talking a Message Imagine a therapy session that doesn’t confine you to the four walls of an office but takes you into the great outdoors, where…
White Fox TalkingE38: Unveiling Nature's Therapeutic Power - A Journey with Iolo Williams
Send White Fox Talking a Message Discover how a childhood spent freely exploring the outdoors shaped naturalist Iolo Williams into the passionate advocate for…
White Fox TalkingE37: A Conversation with Dave Jones: Advocacy for Outdoor Activities and Healing Through Nature
Send White Fox Talking a Message Have you ever thought about how beautiful, vast landscapes of nature could be a salve for the soul? Perhaps, you're curious…
White Fox TalkingE36: Transcending Challenges and Championing Mental Health: An Odyssey with Alex Staniforth
Send White Fox Talking a Message Today's guest, Alex, is a testament to the power of the human spirit, the determination to overcome, and the healing potency…
White Fox TalkingE35: Exploring the Healing Power of Nature with Richard Whall
Send White Fox Talking a Message What would you say if I told you that your best therapist might be nature itself? In our latest podcast episode, we sit down…