"At 18, Ryan thought being a real man meant fighting, drinking and never showing weakness. By 29, he'd lost the plot entirely. Two years sober, 10 years talking about mental health online, and in this episode, he breaks down exactly where that version of masculinity breaks you."

At 18, Ryan had a pretty clear picture of what it meant to be a man. Fight hard. Drink hard. Never show weakness. Don't talk about how you're feeling.

It took him a decade to realise how badly that blueprint was breaking him.

Ryan is a voice actor, DJ, music producer, and MMA competitor. He's also been talking about mental health online for almost 10 years, and he's two years sober after years of hiding behind the "fun guy" persona.

In this episode, we get into where that idea of masculinity came from, who his role models were growing up, and what martial arts gyms actually taught him about being a man, the good and the bad.

We talk about the drinking, the escapism, and the slow unravelling that happens when you build your whole identity around looking like you've got it together.

And we talk about what it actually takes to rebuild sobriety, accountability, mental health, and what Ryan thinks masculinity should actually look like now.

For any young man who's ever felt like he had to pretend he was fine, this one's worth listening to.

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Why High-Achieving Men Feel Stuck (And How to Break Free) With Tim Cooper

High-achieving men don't struggle because they lack drive.

They struggle because they're carrying invisible weight no one sees.

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Cooper, a mindset and performance coach who helps successful men untangle the load behind the wins.

We dive into:

• The Success Trap: why the finish line keeps moving and what that does to you

• The three versions of yourself (work mode, family mode, weekend escape) and why that split is exhausting you

• How to recognise you're stuck before it costs you everything

• Why chasing performance without purpose leaves you empty

• The hidden role alcohol plays in keeping high performers trapped and why sobriety might be the unlock you need

• Actionable steps you can take this week to reclaim control

If you're successful on paper but feel restless, anxious, or caught in the same destructive weekend patterns, this conversation will hit different.

This isn't about working harder. It's about finally addressing what you've been avoiding.

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Is this why so many people are going sober?

In this episode, I sit down with Cameron, part-owner of TrackStack and someone who has lived in the music industry from the inside.

We talk about what it really feels like to live in late nights, clubs and constant noise, and how easy it is to lose yourself in that world.

Together we unpack the real cost of chasing the scene, how alcohol quietly drags down your standards, energy and confidence, and why taking a break from drinking can be a turning point for your health, focus and career.

We get into what changes when you stop escaping at the weekend and start facing your life head on.

If you look successful on paper but still lean on “the lifestyle” to cope or switch off, this conversation will hit home.

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What if success didn’t have to cost you your health?

In this episode, filmed in Dubai, I sit down with Sarah Moxom, a member of Willers Coaching, business owner, leadership expert, and a woman who has spent over two decades building teams and training more than 10,000 people in high-pressure industries.

We go behind the highlight reel and talk honestly about success, burnout, and what it really takes to lead well without losing yourself.

Sarah shares how she has learned to grow businesses without running herself into the ground, what Gen Z are teaching leaders about mental health and culture, and how she keeps her own body and mind steady while running multiple companies.

We dive into simple routines, how to set boundaries, what imposter syndrome is, and the constant pull between ambition and peace.

If you look successful on paper but feel like you’re always “on” and close to the edge, this conversation will hit home.

Tune in and see what “success without burnout” could look like for you.

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Most DJs believe that if they stop drinking, their career will slow down, but AMÉMÉ is proof that the opposite can happen.

He didn't blow up because he partied harder than everyone else. In fact, it was the opposite.

He quit drinking, faced himself honestly, and put in the work; as a result, everything in his life improved, including his focus, creativity, and success.

In this episode, we break down how sobriety became a genuine advantage in his career and life.

From Benin to NYC to Berlin, from banking to the global stage, AMÉMÉ shares his real turning points in becoming a successful DJ.

We talk about the moment he realised alcohol was holding him back, what his first sober sets felt like, and how his connection with the crowd, his team, and his mission deepened when he started showing up fully present.

If you are a DJ, creative, or high-performer who knows alcohol is costing you more than it gives you, this conversation is your wake-up call.

You will hear exactly how quitting changed AMÉMÉ's life and how it can change yours too.

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When the uniform comes off, for some, the battle doesn’t end.

In this raw and deeply personal conversation, I sit down with my old mate and RAF Regiment brother, Jayson Langley, to talk about what really happens when military life ends, the loss of identity, the silent mental battles, and the moment in 2017 when he nearly took his own life.

Jayson opens up about the breaking point that forced him to change, the reality of asking for help, and how he rebuilt himself one mile, one session, one Ironman at a time.

From standing on the edge to crossing finish lines, this is a story about resilience, redemption, and the fight to find purpose again.

If you’ve ever felt lost after walking away from something that once defined you, then this episode is for you.

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What does it really take to get sober and stay there?

In this episode, I sit down with William Armstrong (The Teetotal Trail), a man who used to live for the weekend and now lives with purpose.

With over a decade of sobriety between us, we dove into the brutal truths about alcohol, the lies we tell ourselves to keep drinking, and the identity shift that has to happen if you want to change for good.

We talk relapses, cravings, social pressure, the role of fitness, and the habits that actually help you stay sober when the motivation fades.

If you’re tired of starting over or not sure if your drinking is really “that bad”, then this episode will hit home.

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In this raw conversation, two brothers reflect on the grind of breaking into the underground music scene.

From empty dance floors and decks on an ironing board, to ego, pressure, and the drugs that crept in behind closed doors.

We talk about the early highs in London, the unseen sacrifices, getting kicked off the decks, moving to Berlin and the slow unravelling that made us walk away from something we thought was everything.

This one’s for anyone chasing a dream… and wondering what it really costs.

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