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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Episodes
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Episode fourteen - May 27th.
Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…
Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.
Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O’Connor.
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Stevie chats with former teammate, GB captain, Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos player, Jamie Peacock for episode #045.
Jamie is one of the most successful players in Super League history, having won a total of nine Super League championships, four Challenge Cup winners medals and has been named to the Super League dream team on eleven occasions. He also won the Man of Steel award in 2003.
Topics discussed throughout this episode are Vulnerability and its role in rugby league if it has one. What the difference is between being a victim and being vulnerable, Jamie’s career and how his playing game adapted over time.
Jamie talks of the time he was with his dad at Wheatfield’s hospice before leaving to play Wigan away because it would have been his dad’s wish.
We hear a lot about what Jamie sees is important in leadership and we discuss what the feeling is to be 'ON' for him.
Hear what goes into being a top rugby league player for 18 years.
Sponsored by BetterYou: http://betteryou.com
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Episode Thirteen - May 13th
Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…
Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.
Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O’Connor.
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Ben Bidwell, better known as @TheNakedProfessor, is a mindset & purpose coach, public speaker and a podcast host.
Ben talks experiences in the world, concerning vulnerability ego and knowing what is important. Ben talks about his journey too, including how he was prompted to work with a coach because of a physical difficulty he had around sex. After that, Ben started to look deeper into his life. Ben believes that in his search of masculine status he had learned to bury my emotions, lost authenticity and lacked self-love as a result. This podcast shows a change from that and how he lives life now.
Sponsored by BetterYou: http://betteryou.com/
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Episode Twelve - April 8th
Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…
Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.
Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O’Connor.
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Lauren Steadman is a British Paralympic athlete who has competed in three Summer Paralympics, in both swimming and the paratriathlon. In the 2016 Games in Rio, she won a silver medal in the Women's PT4. Most recently, Lauren was one of two winners who completed Channel 4's 'SAS: Who Dares Wins' programme this year.
Lauren has a Psychology degree, which was where she met Tammy Scobell who also joins us on this podcast. Tammy and Lauren are great friends who want to convert what they have learnt along their journeys into a brand to create change when it comes to mental health. Together, they created Sizu.
On the back of this podcast, Mantality and Sizu have now collaborated to make a tee where 100% of profits goes to ‘Young Minds’ charity. The T-shirt is to address the positive development in the landscape of mental health and what we now deem to be strength in mind. The developments in how we approach mental health are excellent but there is still a long way to go and the conversation needs to keep progressing. With 100% of the profits going to the Young Minds charity we are ensuring that this concept of mental strength and toughness, can be a priority for the new generation going forward. As role models in sport, having competed in some of the toughest competitions, we hope we can show that on the other side of the courage to be vulnerable, can lie the ability to cultivate from adversity, resilience, growth and positive change.
We hope you can join us in this collaboration and spread the evolved version of what it is to be mentally tough. The Strength in Mind Tee is available for pre-order on www.antalityapparel.com and www.sizu-minds.myshopify.com. T-shirt artwork design by: KAMUSA - www.kamusart.com.
Sponsored by BetterYou: http://betteryou.com/
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Episode Eleven - March 25th
Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…
Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.
Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O’Connor.
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Thursday Jun 04, 2020
Jason Fox is a former Royal Marine Commando and Special Forces Sergeant.
Joining at 16 and serving for 20 years, Jason passed the gruelling selection process for the Special Forces, serving with the Special Boat Service. Jason has planned and led operations including hostage rescue, counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, maritime counter-terrorism, surveillance, bodyguarding and counter-narcotics missions.
Jason Fox is widely known to us after being right there from the start on SAS: Who Dares Wins putting members of the public and celebrities through the notorious selection process to make it in the SAS.
As we go, we unpick Jason's experiences and his story but we revolve around some pretty deep questions, about vulnerability and mental health and the journey of his mental health alongside the incredible achievements and status that he has achieved. We talk about PTSD and what that felt like and also the attitude towards mental health. Hear how that has changed for him and how he believes it will adapt going forward in the special forces and military.
Saturday May 30, 2020
Saturday May 30, 2020
Episode Ten - March 18th
Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…
Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.
Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O’Connor.
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
Episode Nine - March 11th
Paul and Danny meet every Wednesday for a pint after work. It has been a tradition for three years, and 2020 is no different. But 2020 is different. And as the weeks continue the reality of this new world dawns upon them both and we see how they react as the world starts to fall into chaos all around them…
Paul and Danny are connected, and so are all of us.
Connected was written by Chris O'Connor and Paul Fox, performed by Stevie Ward and Paul Fox, with sound by Dom Smith and is produced by Red Ladder Theatre Company in association with Mantality. Music was composed and performed by Claire-Marie Seddon with lyrics by Chirs O’Connor.