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The Talking Tradesman
Everyone has a story. Some just need the opportunity to tell it. Welcome to The Talking Tradesman Podcast, hosted by third-generation tradesman Russell Payne. From extraordinary life stories and battles with mental health to crime, recovery, resilience and redemption, we explore the experiences that shape who we become. Featuring fighters, survivors, entrepreneurs, mental health advocates and people from every walk of life, these are honest, unfiltered conversations about the highs, the lows…
Episodes
- The Talking Tradesman
Aled from 'Hows Dad" helping dads & his own breakdown and suicide attempt
**Trigger warning - contains talk of suicide & suicidal thoughts** Aled from How's Dad discusses his work in creating spaces for dads to talk openly about…
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Murph the painter, His journey into the trades, including navigating being bullied as a child
In this conversation, Murph the Painter shares his journey from being bullied as a child to finding his passion for painting and decorating. Find Murph here…
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Lets talk eating disorders - Mental health nurse & interior designer, Victoria
In this conversation, Russ and Victoria delve into the different types of eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, and the…
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Stuart Mclean, His story of setting up his business, sudden berevement and mental health
Stuart McLean, a painter and decorator, shares his journey in the trades and the challenges he faced in site work. Find Stuart here…
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Kris "Foxy" Devos - His Story - The man behind the smile
In this conversation, Russ and Kris discuss various topics related to mental health and personal experiences. Find Kris here -…
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Dan Newman, His journey with Alopecia & the Baldilocks movement plus being in management within construction and the responsibilities towards staff mental health
In this conversation, Russ and Dan discuss Dan's businesses, Baldilocks and RSP Fire Sprinkler Systems, and the importance of fire safety in Wales. Find Dan &…
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Jay Beisser, JB Painting and decorator - Non payers, court battles and the emotional journey of dealing with a difficult pregnancy
In this conversation, Russ and Jay discuss their experiences as painters and decorators. Jay shares how he transitioned from aspiring professional golfer to…
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Reiss from Solihul Tiling Specialists - working with celebrity clients, scaling a business and the mental health impacts of being a business owner.
Reiss from Solihull Tiling Specialists joins Russ in the studio to talk about the value of trust and reputation in the industry, as well as the importance of…
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Physical abuse as a child, loosing his mother and battling addiction, Bricklayer Tom Harrison shares his story
**Trigger Warning** Episode contains discussion of physical abuse, Racism, suicide and addictions Tom shares his childhood experiences growing up in Essex…
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Navigating ADHD, The Neurology behind it and how nutrition is vital for your mental health, Will from Blackburn Professional Decorators
In this episode, Will from Blackburn Professional Decorators joins the podcast to share his story and journey. Find Will Here…
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Carl Crowley,Carl Crowley, a gas engineer turned motivational therapist & life coach, his story of trauma and growth
**Trigger warning** Episode contains talk of suicide and violence and drug use In this episode of the Talking Tradesman, Carl Crowley, a gas engineer turned…
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Darren from Cleaner Carpets, being a father and carer for his two autistic boys, starting a business, dead monkeys at Heathrow and much more !
In this episode, Russ interviews Darren from Cleaner Carpets. Find Darren here - https://www.instagram.com/cleanercarpets_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&…
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Being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, Michael Johnson painter and decorator on his story and how the diagnosis changed his life
In this conversation, Michael Johnson shares his journey of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and the impact it has had on his daily life. Find Michael…
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The catch up.....Climbing mountains, tv offers, and the last two months of the podcast - with Angie Monroe-Payne
In this conversation, Russ and Angie discuss various topics including the recent salon move, Russell's mountain climb, and the podcast. They also touch on…
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Andrew Jenkins from TV show "The Traitors" - The car crash that nearly killed him, his mental health journey & his time on the show
In this episode, Andrew Jenkins, star of BBC One's The Traitors, joins the Talking Tradesman podcast to discuss his advocacy for men's mental health. Find…
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Mark Williams BCAH, Talks male birth trauma and post natal depression. His journey with ADHD and his lived experience of post natal depression.
Mark Williams bcah, a mental health campaigner for fathers, Author and keynote speaker shares his personal experience with mental health and the challenges he…
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Jake, Jake n Vac - serving in the navy as a submariner & the transition to running a carpet cleaning company & experiencing loss in the family
Jake shares his experience of growing up in a rough neighbourhood, his interest in the military, and his journey to joining the Navy and serving on submarines…
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Bryn Williams, BSW Electrical services - his story of mental health, and the upcoming 3 peaks challenge in memory of friends who did not make it out of their dark times
In this episode, Bryn Williams from BSW Electrical joins the podcast to discuss his experience as an electrician and his upcoming challenge of climbing the…
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Rossi - Female Painter, her journey witnessing domestic abuse as a child, coming out as gay & becoming a mother and setting her own painting business up
Summary In this episode, Russ interviews Rossi, the first female tradeswoman on the show. Find Rossi Here -…
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Joe Baker - Second City Screed, On business, Mental Health and Addictions
In this episode, Russ and Joe Baker discuss various topics related to Joe's life and experiences. Find Joe Here -…
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Paul Moughton - TP Decorating shares his story of OCD and Addiction
**Trigger warning, discussions of Sexual Abuse and addiction** In this episode, Paul Moughton of TP Decorating shares his life story. Find Paul…
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Shaun Mapp from TFT, On experiencing sexual abuse as a child, running a plumbing business and setting up Tradesmen to forex traders
**Trigger warning** This episode contains talk about child sexual abuse In this episode, Sean Map, the owner of TFT, shares his personal journey of trauma and…
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The Menopause, with Diane Porterfield-Bourne from Bourne to care
Summary In this episode, Diane Porterfield-Bourne, a menopause expert, discusses the importance of understanding menopause and supporting women going through…
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Rich - Major League Painter, Business pressures & the loss of his best friend to suicide
Summary In this episode, Rich from Major League Painter shares his journey from being a chef to becoming a self-employed painter and decorator. Find Rich here…
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The De-Brief, with Angie - my wife and host of The Angie Monroe Podcast
Summary In this episode of The Debrief, Russell and Angie discuss the purpose of the podcast and their collaboration. Find the Angie monroe podcast here…
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Gary Quinn, Quality Brushstrokes - His story of Childhood abuse, his mothers murder and how he dealt with the trauma
**Trigger Warning, episode discusses child abuse, severe domestic violence, suicide and bereavement** Summary In this episode, Gary shares his heartbreaking…
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The Samaritan service, with branch director and volunteer Meg Richards
Summary You can contact Samaritans on 116 123, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round. This episode of the Talking Tradesman podcast features Meg…
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The Paint Warrior Story, Kevin Tingley
Summary In this episode, Kevin Tingley, AKA the Paint Warrior, shares his inspiring journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a successful tradesman. He…
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Jonathan Graham, JG Decorator gives us his story. Raised in a Fundamentalist Christian group and his journey of changing his core beliefs
Unfortunately we loose Jon around 1.26hrs in, but stay tuned as we do get him back ! Summary You can find Jon -…
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Susie Bennett, PHD Researcher of male suicide
** Trigger warning, Themes of suicide discussed throughout** In this episode, Susie Bennett discusses her research on male suicide. Find Susie at…
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Joe Yaxley, The Tradesman's Coach talks health & fitness in the construction industry
SummaryIn this episode, Joe Yaxley, the Tradesman's Coach, shares his journey from being a tradesman to becoming a coach. He discusses the challenges faced by…
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James Reeve from Royal Spa Decoration, on mental health in construction and his Journey
**Trigger warning - Suicide and Suicidal thoughts discussed throughout episode** James Reeve joins us in the studio and we openly discuss the mental health…
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Episode 001 Intro - My Story
In this first episode of The talking Tradesman, Russ and Angie talk about how the podcast was born, and why ! Russ also discusses his own upbringing and path…
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Taster 1
A little taster of what’s to come on “The Talking Tradesman” Russ is interviewed by his wife Angie on a range of subjects including Psychology, Happiness…
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Will Castle ; Turning Tragedy Into Purpose - A Raw Conversation On Grief & Mens Mental Health
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Will Castle — TEDx speaker, filmmaker, mental-health advocate, and founder of the “Heirlooms”…
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Will Castle ; Turning Tragedy Into Purpose - A Raw Conversation On Grief & Mens Mental Health
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Will Castle — TEDx speaker, filmmaker, mental-health advocate, and founder of the “Heirlooms”…