Mantality
A podcast that explores the depths of the human experience, hosted by Stevie Ward and Chris O’Connor. We invite high-performance individuals to share their stories of leadership, resilience, mental health, and mindset, with a focus on breaking down the stigmas that too often hold us back. Since its inception in 2017, Mantality has become a powerful platform for those seeking to unlock their full potential, both personally and professionally. Through candid conversations with thought leaders and change-makers from all walks of life, listeners are inspired to take action, overcome obstacles, and thrive in the face of adversity.
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Monday Mar 18, 2019
Monday Mar 18, 2019
In Episode #019 were joined by SAS: Who Dares Wins winner Mark Peart.
Mark was recently a contestant and winner of Channel 4's SAS Who Dares Wins. We dive deep into his mindset for going through such a gruelling challenge, talk about the tragic loss of his wife to suicide before the show and get Mark's advice on coping with bereavement.
An incredibly humble guy and it was an honour having him on the podcast.
Podcast sponsored by: MSC Nutrition & UKRed Security
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
In Episode #018 of the Mantality podcast we chat with Stephanie Lee from WildTypeBeauty.com
Stephanie left her corporate job and is now traveling around the world for 6 months to expand her comfort zone, explore mental and emotional wellbeing and make amazing memories. Previously, she was a product developer for leading global luxury beauty brand, living in New York City. Before then, she lived in Washington, D.C. serving the American people on the staff of First Lady Michelle Obama. Steph is now also the the first ever female on the Mantality podcast!
Steph has an amazing story that can inspire anyone to take the plunge to make a decision to change their life. We also talk about the spontaneity of how we met which shows the magic of travelling.
At the time of this podcast, Steph finds herself in Indonesia in the mid point of a 6 month travelling journey and she shares with us the lessons she has learned from self reflection, life changing decisions and also some pretty out there places, in terms of healing.
In the podcast Steph recommended three books which have been hugely beneficial to her in the last 3 years:
Brené Brown - Daring Greatly: https://goo.gl/f2t4Kt
Brené Brown - Gifts of Imperfection: https://goo.gl/iP9bsb
Adam Levine and Rachel Heller - Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - And Keep - Love: https://goo.gl/gyPhu8
Friday Feb 01, 2019
Friday Feb 01, 2019
Welcome to the second Mantality Check In.
In this episode, Stevie, Dom and Chris speak about the recently launched Mantality Club and what that entails. Then are later joined by Rhinos player Anthony Mullally to discuss the importance of goal setting and share some of their own!
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Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
We are joined by Antony Cotton and Keegan Hirst. Antony is an English actor, best known as Sean Tully in Coronation Street and Keegan is a professional rugby league footballer who plays for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League. We talk about Keegan becoming the first professional rugby league player to come out as gay, how Antony reached out to him and helped him through this period and his subsequent encounter with 'Gandalf' singing in his car. We also talk about Antony's inspirational work around charity and we focus on one special story involving homelessness. This was a truly brilliant chat and we hope it inspires you all!
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Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
In this episode we're joined by writer Ben Tagoe and actor Paul Fox to discuss mental health, masculinity and how 'banter' is often used to show love. We also discuss the lines and unwritten rules of 'banter', Stevie's acting career and Ben's next play 'When We Were Brothers', which is touring until the 17th of November 2018. This went from light to dark, funny to poignant and was a really good chat. Enjoy!
Ben Tagoe is a writer who has written for Eastenders, Coronation Street, and Lucky Man as well as a host of theatre productions. Paul Fox is an actor who has appeared in the A Word, Jamie Johnson and Coronation Street as well as a host of theatre productions.
When We Were Brothers dates:
Wed 14th Nov, 7.30pm - The Gate Community Centre, Belle Isle, Leeds
Thu 15th Nov, 8pm - Constitutional Club, Farsley, Leeds
Fri 16th Nov 7.30pm - Queen's Mill, Castleford
Sat 17th Nov, 8pm - St. John's Church Hall, Barnsley
Saturday Nov 10, 2018
Saturday Nov 10, 2018
On today’s Mantality podcast we’re joined by 8 time kickboxing and Muay Thai world champion, Liam Harrison. Liam talks us through his journey in Muay Thai, some of his toughest tests to date and gives us an insight into how he improved the mental side of his game. This was a great chat with some useful advice for all of us from a genuine British martial arts legend!
Saturday Sep 15, 2018
Saturday Sep 15, 2018
Stevie and Chris are joined by IBF featherweight world champion legend Josh Warrington. Josh talked about his whole career to date, that unforgettable night in May when he beat Lee Selby and what’s next for the Leeds Warrior. Josh spoke a lot about his mindset, getting through the tough times in his career and also had some really useful advice for all of us…
This was one of the best chats we’ve had. You don’t want to miss it!
Friday Aug 24, 2018
Friday Aug 24, 2018
Stevie and Chris caught up with clinical operational manager for mental health communities across Leeds and registered NHS mental health nurse, Joe Faulkner, to talk about all things mental health and what services are out there for people suffering. They also talk about social media, whether the Rhinos players keep an eye on who has the most followers and Joe's pretty extreme method of travelling from Leeds to London...
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Friday Jun 15, 2018
Friday Jun 15, 2018
Stevie and Chris are joined by Jamie Bartlett and Jack Simpson to discuss the rise in technology and the affect it’s having on society, social media, artificial intelligence and the developing research about the controlled use of psychedelics as a medicine for mental health struggles.
Jamie Bartlett is a author, tech blogger and director of the Centre for Analysis of Social Media for Demos. Jack Simpson is involved with State of The Arts, Eiger Studios and runs the Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds. A very interesting chat!
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Wednesday May 23, 2018
Wednesday May 23, 2018
This is a collaborative episode with Mark Whittle, the podcast host of Take Fl1ght. This is all about high performance, taking tools and tricks from people who have been able to take it to the next level. We pull together some observations from what Kanye West may be going through right now with his 'free thought' movement, and we talk about floatation tanks and what it is that might be the real benefit from going in them. Stevie recalls on some advice which Wayne Rooney gave him ahead of the 2012 Grand Final and how this relates to enjoying the anticipation of big games or finals. We break down a lot of what can help push you further in performance when considering emotional and mental health.
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