Be The Best Version Of Yourself
Episodes
Embracing The Positives Of 2025
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is Dan listing the things he’s achieved this year and the things he’s proud of in the face of adversity and the struggles he’s been...
Grief & Mental Health - Christmas Can Be Hard
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is Dan talking about how the festive period is always tough when you’re missing a loved one and what he’s planning to do this year to...
First Christmas In 20 Years Not Working In Retail
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is Dan talking about his change in jobs and how he’s going to use his time productively this festive period and not be working long and...
How Has Be The Best Version Of Yourself Has Been Doing Lately?
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is Dan giving a rundown of his guests on the podcast, how they’ve been received by viewers and listeners and other projects in working ...
Epilepsy - My Recent Experiences
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is Dan talking about his experience of unannounced strobe lighting at Brunton Park, calling out the club, the subsequent apology from the...
Mental Health - Be Consistent & Keep Showing Up
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is Dan talking about how no matter how low you are feeling you must keep fighting and showing up even on the bad days. It’s ok to have ...
Grief - Marking The One Year Anniversary Of My Mum’s Passing
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is me marking the one year anniversary of my mum’s passing, how I’ve been trying to navigate my grief this past year and how I’m fe...
Be The Best Version Of Yourself with Will Prochaska
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined today by gambling reform campaigner and man behind Coalition to End Gambling Ads Will Prochaska. They are discussing the gambling indust...
Be The Best Version Of Yourself with Matt Zarb-Cousin
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined today by Gamban founder and safer gambling campaigner Matt Zarb-Cousin. They discuss in depth the gambling industry, what needs to chang...
Be The Best Version Of Yourself with Kyle Dixon
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined today by friend Kyle. Kyle raises awareness for tinnitus and mental health and does a lot of great work the local non league football wi...
Be The Best Version Of Yourself with Sober Dave
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined today by author, online coach, and podcaster Sober Dave. They discuss their relationship with alcohol, their struggles and how they’ve...
Be The Best Version Of Yourself with Jamie
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined today by podcaster and friend Jamie from Off The Underside podcast. They are talking about their love of football, the harm of gambling ...
Be The Best Version Of Yourself with Gem
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Gem today. They are discussing Gem’s social media, content creation, her work around keeping positive mindset and her dream of movi...
Be The Best Version Of Yourself with Jackie Olden
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined today by Jackie where they discuss their experiences with gambling harm and Jackie talks about her work and campaigning for safer gambli...
Be The Best Version Of Yourself Now On YouTube
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a warm welcome to Be The Best Version Of Yourself on YouTube, a look at what we’ve achieved so far and what the plans are for the future!
Mental Health - My Anxiety Struggles
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is me discussing my anxiety and how I’ve been struggling badly over the last few months.
Be The Best Version Of Yourself Are Now Sponsoring Josh Simpson
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast is now the proud sponsor of Carlisle City captain Josh Simpson. Thanks to everyone at the club and Josh himself for making this happen.
My Pancreatic Cancer UK Charity Challenge
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The results of my Pancreatic Cancer UK charity challenge of walking 60 miles in June. These are the final amount of steps and money raised to honour m...
Mental Health - Know Your Worth
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast I am talking about knowing your value in this world and respecting yourself. You don’t have to compromise who you are or what you belie...
Mental Health Awareness Day At Raydale Park
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Details of a mental health event I’m attending at Raydale Park in Gretna with A Dad, His Lad and His Lad.
Epilepsy - Feeling Isolated
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I’m talking about the feeling of isolation because of epilepsy and that there is help out there you just need to know where to look ...
Work In My Local Area To Promote The Podcast
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I’m talking about what I’ve been doing as of late in my local area to promote the podcast and keep it going from strength strength.
Mental Health - Useful Self-Help Tips
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I am talking about some audiobooks that have really struck a chord with me and transformed the way I view certain aspects of my mental he...
Epilepsy - Medication Shortages
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is my experiences of the epilepsy medication shortages and the lengths epilepsy charities are going to to try and fix this situation.
Mental Health - It’s Ok To Not Be Ok
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I’m talking about how mental health and grief can impact your emotions and how it’s important to let yourself feel your emotions and ...
The Podcast Is Now Officially Working With Local Football Clubs
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has been a few months in the making but I’m proud to announce that Be The Best Version Of Yourself is working with football clubs in my...
Gambling Addiction - People Will Find A Way
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a bit of a mixture of an episode but I cover a lot of points and the main one being that addiction is an illness and people will rationalise a...
Red Devil Roundup - My Manchester United Blog
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is me talking about my Man Utd blog, how I’ve been going about things, my sponsors, the content I produce and the facts and figures beh...
Gambling Addiction - Protective Measures To Help
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The protective measures I take whenever there is a huge sporting event on. My advice for people who discussing gambling around addicts and my aim to j...
Grief - My Journey Through The Loss Of My Mum So Far
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How i have been coping so far since loss of my mum and the help I’ve been receiving in trying to process the loss.
Epilepsy - My Latest Seizure
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the hurdles I’ve had to overcome over the last few months since my latest absence seizure.
Gambling Addiction - A Special Milestone For Me
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking about a milestone I’m celebrating this week and how since I quit gambling how I’ve dealt with the road to recovery and what my...
Grief - How I Have Been Coping With Milestones
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking about how me and the family have been coping with Mother’s Day and my Mam’s birthday, the first since she passed away.
Gambling Addiction - Who Does Your Addiction Affect?
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking about the percentage of gamblers that says their addiction has impacted their relationships and how my addiction hindered my life ...
Gambling Addiction - A Real Lack Of Understanding
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My reaction to an article in my local paper about a man who turned to drug dealing to fund his gambling addiction and my reaction to the comments I se...
Gambling Addiction - Keeping Focussed
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My reaction to darts’ constant gambling sponsorships and what sport need to do going forward to create better partnerships and sponsorship deals to ...
Carlisle City v Shildon - Match Sponsorship Deal
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today I’m talking about Be The Best Version Of Yourself sponsoring Carlisle City’s game with Shildon this afternoon and what this means to the pod...
Epilepsy - My Experiences As A Teenager
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My experiences as a teen with epilepsy and that craving for a “normal” life and not wanting to be treat differently.
Epilepsy - My Experiences As A Child
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My experiences of epilepsy as a child and things the epilepsy community could do going forward to help with the understanding and awareness around epi...
Grief - How I’ve Been Trying To Cope
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is me discussing how I’ve been trying to cope with the loss of my Mum, things I’ve found useful and things I’ve learned in the jour...
Gambling Addiction - The Common Misconceptions
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about the common misconceptions around addiction and in particular gambling addiction and the dangers of that misconception and l...
Mental Health - Staying Positive Through The Bad Times
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is about how you try and find a shining light or some form of positivity even in the darkest of times.
Gambling Addiction - Gambling Sponsors On Social Media
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is my opinions on gambling sponsors appearing on football X accounts and the damage it could be doing to people struggling with gambling.
Grief - How The Loss Of A Loved One Can Impact You - Part 4
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The final part of my grief journey (for now) of how the loss of my loving Mum - Kim has impacted my life and how I’m coping.
Grief - How Losing A Loved One Can Impact You - Part 3
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 3 of 4 on how the loss of my loving Mum - Kim has impacted my life and how I’m coping with it.
Grief - How The Loss Of A Loved One Can Impact You - Part 2
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of 4 of me discussing how the loss of my lovely Mum - Kim has impacted my life and how I’m coping with it.
Grief - How The Loss Of A Loved One Can Impact You - Part 1
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first of 4 parts discussing the loss of my loving Mum - Kim. How I’ve been coping and how I’m dealing with it.
Mental Health: Be Your Own Hero
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My opinions on a quote I seen the other day and what “be your own hero” means to me.
My Charity Challenges Update
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an update on my charity challenges for 2024 and how much I’ve raised as well as what my challenges are going to be for next year.
Gambling Addiction: Tranmere Rovers Becoming The First Suicide Safer Club
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My opinions on Tranmere becoming the first professional football club to become suicide safer and the powerful message that this sends out to everyone...
Gambling Addiction: Banning TV Adverts
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My thoughts on Labour banning junk food tv adverts and why can’t they do this for gambling adverts as well.
Gambling Addiction: New Information Released On Loan Applicants
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My opinions on the new article release recently about loan applicants being rejected due to gambling issues.
Mental Health: Day To Day Things I Do To Help
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m discussing the different steps I take on a daily basis to help improve my mental health.
Gambling Addiction: Back Of Shirt Sponsors
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My views on WBA announcing official back of shirt sponsors. Where will it end? Will front of shirt sponsors ending actually change anything?
Epilepsy: The Work I Have Been Doing Around Epilepsy
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is an update on some of the work and help I’ve been doing around the epilepsy community.
Gambling Addiction: Football’s Relationship With Gambling
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My opinion on over half of the premier league clubs being sponsored by gambling companies.
Gambling Addiction: Darts’ Relationship With Gambling
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My take on every televised darts tournament being sponsored by a gambling company and whether I think this will change or not.
Mental Health: Find That Positive
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking about how I’ve turned my mental health around, how I try and channel positivity and find a positive in every situation regardless of h...
Podcast & Epilepsy: 2 Milestones To Celebrate
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m celebrating 1 year of the podcast and 2 years seizure free. I’m talking about how thankful I am and how these milestones have been made possib...
Gambling Addiction - Is Addiction More Deep Rooted?
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My reaction to Darren’s post on social media about addiction being more deep rooted and more than “just an addiction”
Gambling Addiction - Chapter One Campaign
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My views on Chapter One’s campaign to help people with their gambling addiction. I also talk about their advert and their website and how to get on ...
Epilepsy - Cat Deeley Comments
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My opinion on Cat Deeley making a seizure joke on This Morning and her subsequent apology.
Gambling Addiction - Ministers Betting On Date Of General Election
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My reaction to ministers and politicians betting in the build up to the general election
My New Football Podcast - League Two View
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Me and some friends are starting a football podcast called League Two View. We want to show that you can deliver a good football podcast without invol...
Gambling Addiction - Newcastle United Hypocrisy & Disregard
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My opinions on Newcastle United doing interviews on their website with big flashing casino adverts on the wall in the background.
Gambling Addiction - Wolves New Sponsor
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My views on Wolves being sponsored by a Vietnamese gambling company which has already broken many gambling laws next season
Gambling Addiction - Lucas Paqueta
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My views on West Ham player Lucas Paqueta suspected of on the spot yellow cards and other breaches of gambling rules according to the premier league. ...
Gambling Addiction: Casino Advertising On Public Transport Backlash
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My opinions on gambling companies advertising on public transport and the backlash from the general public over it.
Epilepsy: A Milestone For Me & What’s Helped Me Get This Far
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
21 months seizure free is something i never thought possible but now I’m here i wanted to share with you what’s changed for me and what’s contri...
Gambling Addiction: Government Complicit In Rise Of Problem Gamblers
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My thoughts on a Tory MP has been found to be working for a slot machine company and earning £500 per hour.
Epilepsy: Lack Of Understanding In Schools
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A particular case I wanted to discuss with you all where a parent I spoke to said her child who has epilepsy wasn’t getting the right understanding ...
Gambling Addiction: All Or Nothing Moment
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When did I know I had a problem, my all or nothing moment and how to change your mindset.
Gambling Addiction: 1 Year Milestone
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A huge person milestone for me. 1 year free from gambling. What has helped in my recovery and who I want to thank.
Gambling Addiction: A Change In Culture & Society Needed
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More articles of wrong doing by gambling companies this week. How think we can help fix these issues and what needs to change.
Gambling Addiction: Money Over Morals
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the news over the last few weeks of gambling companies, how they act and the punishments they’ve been given.
Mental Health: Importance Of Making Mistakes
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why it’s so important that we make mistakes, learn from them and how it helps us evolve.
Mental Health: Bullying & Lasting Damage It Can Do
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Words hurt, bullying can leave lasting damage mentally on people. If you have nothing good to say don’t say anything in my opinion.
Mental Health: Self Care & Prioritising
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How I prioritise my mental health, ways to keep your mental health right and not get too overwhelmed.
Gambling Addiction: Wrestling Back Control
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How I am wrestling back control from addiction and how I am changing my mindset around.
Gambling Addiction: Carlisle United Scratch Cards
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My opinions on my hometown club selling their own branded scratch cards
Epilepsy: Purple Day
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Me discussing my epilepsy journey, a back story of injuries and preventative measures I use as well as an update on my epilepsy society charity challe...
Gambling Addiction: Sponsorships In Sports & What’s Changed?
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How I’m feeling about sponsorships in sports, how it impacts lives and how very little has actually changed since I started the podcast.
Epilepsy: My Aim and My Charity Challenge
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How my charity challenge for epilepsy society is going, how I am still aiming to end the stigma around epilepsy and helping people understand the disa...
Gambling Addiction: How I Have Changed
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Cheltenham festival beginning today it felt a great time to reflect on how far I’ve come in a short space of time.
Gambling Addiction & Epilepsy Journey: Update From Me
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An update for all my listeners as to how my recovery from gambling addiction is going and how my epilepsy journey is shaping up
Mental Health: People Pleasing & Compromising
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How my friendships and relationships have been impacted over the years due to me compromising and being a people pleaser
Gambling Addiction: The Return Of Ivan Toney
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The return of Ivan Toney from his gambling ban, what has changed while he’s been away and missed opportunities to send a powerful message
Gambling Addiction: Getting My Passion & Love Back For Sport
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is all about me updating you on things i am currently doing to get my love back for sport and in particular football and darts
Epilepsy: My Journey & My Charity Challenge
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An update on my epilepsy journey and talking about my charity challenge with epilepsy society
Gambling Addiction: Protective Measures
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The protective measures I take to ensure I don’t revert back to my old ways.
“Why Is Our Generation Unhappy?”
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I seen a quote the other day on social media and is asked “why is our generation so unhappy?” Here are my opinions on why I think that might be th...
Gambling Addiction: Sponsorship In Darts, Luke Littler Impact.
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My views on darts having a 16 year old in the final of tournament sponsored by a gambling company and how it could impact generations.
Christmas: My Favourite Christmas Song
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My top 10 favourite Christmas songs with honourable mentions. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Be The Best Version Of Yoursel...
Christmas: My Favourite Christmas Movie
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A run down of my favourite Christmas movies and Christmas specials that I watch every year
Epilepsy: An Update On My Journey
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An update as to how my epilepsy journey is going and what I’m doing to try and help people.
Gambling Addiction: New Research
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My reaction to new research done in to problem gambling and addiction
Carlisle United: The Takeover
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My opinions on the Piatak family taking over Carlisle and what I think the future holds for them and the club
Mental Health: Good & Bad Days
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Me discussing how it’s important to have bad days as well as the good ones as it makes you grow and talking about comfort zones
Mental Health: Depression Part 2
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ways in which I manage my depression and try to live my life in spite of it
Manchester United: My Verdict Part 2
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of my opinions on who should be sold, kept and positions we need to strengthen in