A bit of a different vibe on the waffle this week!After 4 years of podcasting, I sit down with a good friend of mine, Luke, to have a beer and waffle about what's been going on recently!This waffle wasn't planned, but following on from a song that has been stuck in my head for weeks, it grew into a powerful conversation!The main takeaways from the episode are:Don't be afraid to startIt's ok to self-validateThing's are supposed to scare usViral Podcast EpisodesWhy you shouldn't try to find love on TV This podcast has a bit of everything and actually contains some really good advice, so I hope it helps!I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle this week is the ridiculously talented Dylan and the Moon!Dylan is a proud trans man, musician, podcaster, and now public speaker who is as inspiring as he is talented!We have a waffle about his transition journey, coping mechanisms, and how embracing your weirdness can change your life for the better!We also have a waffle about his brand new single, Off My Brain, where he duets with his former self, Lots Holloway which makes for one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. The song takes you on a journey that leaves you feeling proud of your journey so far!This podcast has a bit of everything and has some really great advice, Dylan is so open and honest about his journey with self-discovery and his struggle with accepting his former self, that really resonates with me. I really hope this episode helps others to embrace who they are and to be proud of their journey so far!I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Luke Clark!Luke is a mental-health advocate and podcaster and he joins me for a waffle about how he created the incredible Stress Sessions and how it has changed the direction of his life foreverWe also had a waffle about all things mental health, coping mechanisms, and sobriety, and we even bonded over a similar experience with fish!There are a few moments throughout this episode that people may find triggering so if you are affected by anything in this week's episode, please reach out for helpSamaritans - 116 123Calm - 0800 58 58 58I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Charlie King!Charlie is a TV personality, an entrepreneur, and a phenomenal advocate for both body image and mental health!Charlie joins me for a waffle about his time on The Only Way is Essex and how featuring on the cover of Men's Health Magazine changed the course of his journeyWe have a very open waffle about surgery, men's mental health, body dysmorphia, and how toxic social media can be. This waffle goes in all directions and covers topics such as sexuality, authenticity, and coping mechanisms with the hope that it inspires others to open up about what they are going throughFollowing some time away, Charlie is now back with a brand new fire in his belly to inspire others to be comfortable in their own skin. His brand new programme, Beyond Your Physical, has been developed to help people become the best version of themselves!If you want to find out more, click hereI really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle this week is the brilliant Demi Sims!Demi is a reality TV star, an entrepreneur, and now a podcaster!Demi joins me for a waffle about her brand new podcast, SimSquared, the upcoming new series of House of Sims and everything in between!We also have a waffle about all things sexuality, it's not something we speak about enough on the podcast, so this chat was so refreshing, and I can't thank Demi enough for opening up about her sexuality journey and how she embraces it!Not only did we waffle about all things sexuality, Demi very openly and honestly spoke about her own mental health journey, her vitiligo, and how therapy has helped her throughout her life. I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY, THE WAFFLE SHOP! 🧇Joining me to celebrate The Waffle Shop turning 4 is my podcasting wife, Emma Tindall!Emma was my first proper podcaster friend, and since joining forces back in 2021, we've been pretty inseparable!From interviewing supermodels to hosting sold-out live shows together, it's been quite the journey already! We have a waffle about the journey so far, our favourite moments, and we announce the return of something insanely exciting!I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank every guest so far, every person who has supported the podcast, and, more importantly, every listener. You have changed my life in so many ways!I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for another episode of The Waffle Shop is the ridiculously talented Samira Mighty!Samira joins me for a waffle about all things music, coping mechanisms, and the songs that have soundtracked her journey so far!You might recognise Samira from Love Island, but wait until you hear her sing! We have a waffle about her brand new EP, Dancefloors & Drama Vol.1, the inspiration behind it, and who her dream collaboration would be! There is a particular standout track for us here at The Waffle Shop, and it's a banger! The song ‘Broke Me Good’ is Samira’s intensely personal track yet, forged from the trauma of a destructive past relationship. She sings over stormy 80s synths and electric guitars that is guaranteed to get you dancing! “I’m played, I’m used, but I’m alive. If I survive this fall, guess I’m invincible…”We also have a waffle about imposter syndrome and how sometimes it can limit our beliefs. One bit of advice that came out of today's episode was to always challenge it! You are far more capable than you think, and you deserve greatness!I really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle this week is quite possibly the most inspiring guest we have ever had on the show, Ryan GadsbyRyan joins me to share his journey of childhood se*xual ab*use.Ryan was ab*used by his stepdad from the age of 8 until he reached 16. Ryan very bravely shares his story of how he survived this horrific ordeal in the hope that it inspires others to reach out and ask for help.We have a waffle about the journey so far, the impact it has had on his mental health and how a defining moment changed the course of his life foreverHe is now on a mission to build awareness for fellow survivors, encourage others to share their stories, and, more importantly, remind people to never be ashamed of what happened to them!Ryan has now created Prevention Pathways to provide in-school support and educator training to bridge the educational gap for trauma-affected children. Their ‘Be Aware, Be Active, and Be Alongside’ programme will also equip those on the frontlines with the knowledge and tools to make a real difference.This episode may be triggering for people so if you are experiencing anything discussed in this week's episode, then please head to Ryan's Instagram for links on how you can get helpI really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for another episode of The Waffle Shop is the ridiculously talented Formz!Formz joins me fresh from the Super Bowl to have a waffle about his brand new single, Keyboard Warriors. The track addresses online bullying, and was written after he received online hate for performing a football freestyle on Sky Sports. Formz built up a significant following over the pandemic with regular freestyles, rapped sporting roundups and by simply doing something that he loves doingI took so much away from this episode, and Formz is a true example of how having self-belief and clarity can really take you to where you need to go!Formz is about to take to the stage in Manchester on February 21st and in London on March 14th, so head here for tickets!I really hope you enjoy the episode and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for another episode of The Waffle Shop is the brilliant Will CrannyWill joins me and Luke to waffle about his journey so far, the lessons he's learnt and the songs that have soundtracked it all!We have a waffle about his experience with stress and how the physical symptoms affected his mental and physical health. Following a particularly stressful time in his life, Will suffered from delayed pressure urticaria, which caused parts of his body to swell. Not only does Will open up about his journey so honestly, he shares a very personal story about how a traumatic event altered his version of reality and how it helped shape the man he is todayThis episode was hands down one of the best episodes I have ever recorded and I can't thank Will and Luke enough for being so open, honest and vulnerableI really hope you enjoy it, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Waffle Shop!In this episode, Taylor waffles about his recent experience in a floatation tank, flirting in bookshops, and finding himself!If you're reading or even listening to this and thinking what on earth is a float tank, make sure you check out Spa Float in Leamington Spa for all your answers! They have so many mental health benefits and really help clear the mind, especially when things get a little bit chaotic!This week Taylor also found himself in a bookshop and shared a moment with another book lover that made him feel like they had a connection.....or at least he thinks he didIf you enjoy the episode don't forget to hit the subscribe button and get in touch to share your Weekly Waffles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me to help kick-start the brand new season of The Waffle Shop is Geordie Shore Legend, James TindaleJames joins me for a waffle about all things mental health, motivation and the music that has soundtracked it allWe have a waffle about his journey so far, how his relationship with his body image has changed over the years, and we get to hear his biggest regret while being on one of MTV's biggest shows!Not only does James open up about his time on the show, he also shares his vulnerable side, as he shares with me the story of how he lost his incredible Dad and the coping mechanisms he used to help him navigate griefThis episode was hands down one of the best episodes I have ever recorded and I can't thank James enough for being so open, honest and vulnerableI really hope you enjoy it, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WHAT A YEAR! 🧇This year has been one of the toughest yet transformative years yet!In this episode, I take a look back at 2023, the lessons I've learned, and what I'm most excited about for 2024!Joining me for a look back at 2023 is someone I'm so excited to work with in 2024, the brilliant Luke Evans. Luke is the founder of YouNeek Productions and is someone I clicked instantly with. Not only is he a brilliant friend, he is also the founder of the phenomenal Lets Talk which was created to allow a group of men to share their stories, their vulnerabilities, and their strengths.This episode was a rollercoaster of emotions, but it was a really nice reminder of just how powerful talking can be!I really hope you like it, see you in 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Waffle Shop!I'm re-uploading this episode to celebrate World Mental Health Day 2023!A while back, I was incredibly lucky to have a mini-waffle with one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, Ed SheeranWe had a waffle about all things mental health and music, with the man himself opening up about his own mental health journeyI want this episode to be a reminder that it doesn't matter what walk of life you are from; we all experience mental health. The important thing is that we keep talking about it!I really hope you enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for my final waffle of the season is the brilliant Andy DownsAndy is a Manifestation coach who empowers people to become who they were born to be and to live the life they deserve to liveWe have a waffle about his journey so far, the music that has soundtracked it all and how a breakdown led him to question the direction of his lifeFor anyone who wants to know more about Manifestation or to work with Andy, please check out his social channels and his websiteI really hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to hit the subscribe button! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Alex Kirsch!Alex is a 20-year-old music producer, songwriter, DJ and model who joins me for a waffle about his brand new single, “My Heart’s A Broken Record," with the brilliant Molly RainfordWe dive into the inspiration behind the song as well as his musical blood! We waffle about all things meditation, gratitude, and how giving yourself some time out can help on those days when it all gets a bit too muchWe went full music nerd in this episode as we shared our love of music production, the artists we would love to hear new music from, and his love for a certain Richard Marx song. This episode is going to be one of those episodes I look back on when Alex is headlining festivals and feel proud! He is definitely one to watch!I really hope you like the episode and don't forget to stream his brand new single here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a very special waffle is the brilliant singer, model and mental health advocate, Josh CuthbertJosh joins me for a very open and honest conversation about his own personal mental health challenges, including suicidal thoughts and anxiety. Not only is Josh encouraging others to open up about their mental health, he is now an ambassador for the incredible SamaritansWe have a waffle about his journey to working with Samaritans and how it led him to running the London Marathon for them earlier this year. We also have a chat about the various coping mechanisms that he utilises and why he's on a mission to get men talking about thier emotions.It wouldn't be The Waffle Shop without a waffle about music so we get to hear the songs that have soundtracked his personal journey and of course, what songs get him on the dancefloor!This episode contains some powerful conversation that some listeners may find triggering, if you are affected by anything mentioned in this episode, please reach outMyself and Josh are proof that things can and will get better, sometimes all we need is a bit of helpHuge shoutout to Samaritans for making this happenSamaritans is the Official Charity of the Year for the 2024 TCS London Marathon which takes place on Sunday 21 April 2024. Sign up today and help support more people struggling to cope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant male transformation coach and author, Olly Pegg 👊🏼Olly joins me for a very personal chat about his mental health journey and how his pain has become his purposeFollowing his own mental health journey, Olly has gone on to use his experiences and his voice to help others become the best version of themselves. It was a real honour to hear about Olly's journey firsthand, the conversation is one of the best we've had in the new studio and it just goes to show that we can do anything, the only thing we can't do...is give upThis episode touches on some very sensitive subjects, so please take some time out if you need it.If you are listening to this and can resonate, please reach out for helpHope you enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is my new favourite pop star, Bella Mae!After releasing three upbeat pop bangers that accumulated 14.6 million streams Worldwide, emerging pop star Bellah Mae is ready to take on the world! From learning Guns 'n' Roses on guitar to her first song finding it's way to Dolly Parton's manager, it's safe to say that her journey has only just begun!Bellah talks to me about her brand new single 'On Purpose, the inspiration behind it, and why it means so much to her. We dive into the songs that have soundtracked her journey and have a bloody good laugh along the way! Although we are both on very different journeys, it was so nice to waffle with someone who had a similar experience during March 2020 and see how much life has changed!I honestly don't think I have ever laughed in an episode as much as I have in this one, Bellah is a force to be reckoned with, and I'm genuinely so excited to see where her determination and infectious personality take her!You can stream 'On Purpose' hereI hope you enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining me for a waffle is the brilliant Ellie James 🤩Ellie is a Hypnotherapist who, following her own personal journey, realised just how powerful it can be! Now on a mission to help others, we have a waffle about the journey so far...We have a waffle about the subconscious, the songs that get her on the dancefloor, and how having a little bit of clarity can take you a long way!I was very lucky to be able to experience hypnotherapy with Ellie, and in all honesty, I was lost for words. There seems to be a bit of a stigma around hypnotherapy, so it was a real honour to hear about how she started and to experience it firsthand. I say it a lot on the show, but I think we all need a bit of therapy, and now I'm also a huge advocate for hypnotherapy too!If you wanted to find out more or to book in with Ellie then head to https://www.ejhypnotherapy.co.uk/ to start your journey!Ellie can also be found on instagram at @ejhypnotherapyI really hope you like the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.