Mantality - Going Beyond Stigma

After getting the go-ahead from my neurologist, I took the opportunity to try scuba diving with PADI in Playa Potrero, Costa Rica. Unable to do the standard forms of exercise, I dared to dream this might be something I would be able to do despite my brain injury.  I sat down with Kristin Vallette-Wirth to talk about the mental health benefits of scuba diving and what my experience brought up for me.  Kristin is the Chief Brand and Membership Officer for PADI and has experience with using diving as a form of healing both physically and mentally helping her husband heal from a life-changing accident. 

Welcome to Mantality Golden Point These are the moments that change the game for you. They are the golden points from the conversations that we have had that will make you think differently about your life. How to clear up any thoughts or emotions that are stopping you showing up in who you want to be AND how to go forward and find that person.    Hear Professor Steve Peters give insight in to why, in specific men can be the ones who stalk. Why men who break the trust with their partners come out of it feeling guilt.    You can find more on The Chimp Paradox on the full podcast with Professor Steve Peters, episode #068. 

Psychologist Ben Davies talks with Stevie about the chimp model developed my Professor Steve Peters. Ben has worked with premier league footballers and PGA tour number 1’s to get them to their optimal performance. They both talk about the key of managing the chimp which can cause a lot of havoc in personal and professional lives if not identified and managed properly. This podcast is a huge eye opener for why certain relationships might not be working in your life and for why you struggle to manage your emotions. It all comes down to understanding and managing the chimp mind.

Today Stevie, Natalie Alleston and Chris O'Connor sit down and talk about the recent Will Smith story. What should we be thinking? What lessons should we pull from this? Let us know your thoughts too by jumping into the conversation on our socials: @mantality. We hope you enjoy this episode.

We sit down with the man who had the greatest song from the south stand at Leeds Rhinos.  “Delaney wooah, Delaney, woaah. He’s from Australia, he’ll f*cking murder ya”… Brett Delaney is an Australian former rugby league player for Parramatta Eels, Gold Coast Titans and Leeds Rhinos. He is a 4 time Grand Final and 2 time Challenge Cup winner. The most successful Australian in Super League history sits down to talk with his teammate of 10 years, Stevie Ward.  They talk about what’s beneath the jersey and the moments where they have gone to war together on the field. What is the reality of getting yourself mentally and physically ready for the biggest battles? What are the sacrifices that are normal that you never hear about? Brett Delaney speaks openly about his ADHD, his upbringing and how rugby has helped him personally to make something of his life.

Mantality Counsellor for Yorkshire, Jon Bell, hosts his first podcast as we welcome our new counsellor for London to the Mantality team. Simon Arthur is a BACP registered therapist. His previous work experience, and subsequent training has included coaching, so depending on your situation, Simon’s approach brings you the freedom to bring whatever you wish to the sessions, whether your past, present, or looking at ways you can enjoy a happier and more fulfilled future. Get to know Simon and his journey into counselling by tuning in to this episode as we welcome him to the team. We hope you enjoy. Simon is available for in-person sessions (face-to-face, or walking therapy) in East or Central London. As well as virtually via Zoom. If you’d like to learn more or work with one of our therapists, visit mantality.co.uk/counselling.

Today we welcome Lee Jewitt to the Mantality counselling team! Lee is a former professional rugby league player of 17 years. During his sporting career, Lee was supporting players who were facing difficulties in their personal and sporting life. He is now an integrative counsellor with experience in supporting individuals with psychological trauma and mental health difficulties. He takes a person-centred integrative approach when supporting clients, creating a safe and non-judgemental space. In this podcast, Stevie, Jon and Lee discuss what counselling means to them, unlocking your authenticity, Lee’s journey into counselling and much more. If you’d like to work with Lee (Lancashire) or Jon (Yorkshire), visit mantality.co.uk/counselling to get in touch. Both therapists are available for in-person or virtual sessions.

Entrepreneur, Adam Bradford, joins us on the podcast to talk about his journey in developing a new and innovative safer gambling support platform. In 2014, Adam’s world was rocked when his dad, David Bradford, was jailed for fraud after amassing thousands of pounds worth of debt through a hidden gambling addiction. Based on firsthand experience of gambling addiction and the impact caused on their family, BetProtect was designed to be a resource for the gaming industry and provide support to customers away from the gambling environment. BetProtect is powered by Adam & David Bradford, Crucial Compliance, therapists and people with lived experience. Offering support, mindful practices, and intervention. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Today we’re joined by Jonathan de Potter and Manesh Girn, two experts in psychedelics. Manesh Girn is a PhD student in Neuroscience and has been lead or co-author on over a dozen scientific publications and book chapters on topics including psychedelics, meditation, daydreaming, and the default-mode network. He is currently conducting research on the brain mechanisms underlying LSD, psilocybin, and DMT. In his free time, he also runs a YouTube channel - called The Psychedelic Scientist.Jonathan de Potter is the Founder of Behold Retreats, a bespoke wellness service that facilitates journeys of self-discovery and transformation, supported by the scientifically proven benefits of plant medicine therapy.In this episode, we spoke about the benefits of plant medicine therapy, and its potential to improve wellbeing and mental health.It was a fascinating conversation, we hope you enjoy it!

This is part 2 of a 2 part series with Dr Imogen Bicknell where we focus on relationships.In this episode, Stevie and Imogen discuss Stevie’s commitment issues when playing rugby, family relationships, Instagram dating, how imagination can ruin your romantic relationships, normalising eating disorders, and the ‘glamour’ of being a pro athlete. We hope you enjoy this episode.Thanks to UKRed and MorrisIG for sponsoring this episode.