The Talking Tradesman
Episodes
Stuart Mclean, His story of setting up his business, sudden berevement and mental health
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart McLean, a painter and decorator, shares his journey in the trades and the challenges he faced in site work. Find Stuart here https://www.inst...
Kris "Foxy" Devos - His Story - The man behind the smile
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Russ and Kris discuss various topics related to mental health and personal experiences. Find Kris here - https://www.instagram...
Dan Newman, His journey with Alopecia & the Baldilocks movement plus being in management within construction and the responsibilities towards staff mental health
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Russ and Dan discuss Dan's businesses, Baldilocks and RSP Fire Sprinkler Systems, and the importance of fire safety in Wales...
Jay Beisser, JB Painting and decorator - Non payers, court battles and the emotional journey of dealing with a difficult pregnancy
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Russ and Jay discuss their experiences as painters and decorators. Jay shares how he transitioned from aspiring professional gol...
Reiss from Solihul Tiling Specialists - working with celebrity clients, scaling a business and the mental health impacts of being a business owner.
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reiss from Solihull Tiling Specialists joins Russ in the studio to talk about the value of trust and reputation in the industry, as well as the import...
Physical abuse as a child, loosing his mother and battling addiction, Bricklayer Tom Harrison shares his story
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger Warning** Episode contains discussion of physical abuse, Racism, suicide and addictions Tom shares his childhood experiences growing up in E...
Navigating ADHD, The Neurology behind it and how nutrition is vital for your mental health, Will from Blackburn Professional Decorators
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Will from Blackburn Professional Decorators joins the podcast to share his story and journey. Find Will Here https://www.instagram....
Carl Crowley,Carl Crowley, a gas engineer turned motivational therapist & life coach, his story of trauma and growth
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger warning** Episode contains talk of suicide and violence and drug use In this episode of the Talking Tradesman, Carl Crowley, a gas engineer ...
Darren from Cleaner Carpets, being a father and carer for his two autistic boys, starting a business, dead monkeys at Heathrow and much more !
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Russ interviews Darren from Cleaner Carpets. Find Darren here - https://www.instagram.com/cleanercarpets_?utm_source=ig_web_button_...
Being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, Michael Johnson painter and decorator on his story and how the diagnosis changed his life
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Michael Johnson shares his journey of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and the impact it has had on his daily life. Find ...
The catch up.....Climbing mountains, tv offers, and the last two months of the podcast - with Angie Monroe-Payne
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Russ and Angie discuss various topics including the recent salon move, Russell's mountain climb, and the podcast. They also...
Andrew Jenkins from TV show "The Traitors" - The car crash that nearly killed him, his mental health journey & his time on the show
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew Jenkins, star of BBC One's The Traitors, joins the Talking Tradesman podcast to discuss his advocacy for men's mental ...
Mark Williams BCAH, Talks male birth trauma and post natal depression. His journey with ADHD and his lived experience of post natal depression.
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Williams bcah, a mental health campaigner for fathers, Author and keynote speaker shares his personal experience with mental health and the chall...
Jake, Jake n Vac - serving in the navy as a submariner & the transition to running a carpet cleaning company & experiencing loss in the family
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jake shares his experience of growing up in a rough neighbourhood, his interest in the military, and his journey to joining the Navy and serving on su...
Bryn Williams, BSW Electrical services - his story of mental health, and the upcoming 3 peaks challenge in memory of friends who did not make it out of their dark times
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bryn Williams from BSW Electrical joins the podcast to discuss his experience as an electrician and his upcoming challenge of climbin...
Rossi - Female Painter, her journey witnessing domestic abuse as a child, coming out as gay & becoming a mother and setting her own painting business up
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Russ interviews Rossi, the first female tradeswoman on the show. Find Rossi Here - https://www.instagram.com/rossi.femalep...
Joe Baker - Second City Screed, On business, Mental Health and Addictions
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Russ and Joe Baker discuss various topics related to Joe's life and experiences. Find Joe Here - https://www.instagram.com/seco...
Paul Moughton - TP Decorating shares his story of OCD and Addiction
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger warning, discussions of Sexual Abuse and addiction** In this episode, Paul Moughton of TP Decorating shares his life story. Find Paul htt...
Shaun Mapp from TFT, On experiencing sexual abuse as a child, running a plumbing business and setting up Tradesmen to forex traders
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger warning** This episode contains talk about child sexual abuse In this episode, Sean Map, the owner of TFT, shares his personal journey of t...
The Menopause, with Diane Porterfield-Bourne from Bourne to care
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Diane Porterfield-Bourne, a menopause expert, discusses the importance of understanding menopause and supporting women going ...
Rich - Major League Painter, Business pressures & the loss of his best friend to suicide
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Rich from Major League Painter shares his journey from being a chef to becoming a self-employed painter and decorator. Find...
The De-Brief, with Angie - my wife and host of The Angie Monroe Podcast
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of The Debrief, Russell and Angie discuss the purpose of the podcast and their collaboration. Find the Angie monroe podcast h...
Gary Quinn, Quality Brushstrokes - His story of Childhood abuse, his mothers murder and how he dealt with the trauma
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger Warning, episode discusses child abuse, severe domestic violence, suicide and bereavement** Summary In this episode, Gary shares his heartb...
The Samaritan service, with branch director and volunteer Meg Richards
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary You can contact Samaritans on 116 123, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round. This episode of the Talking Tradesman podcast features ...
The Paint Warrior Story, Kevin Tingley
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Kevin Tingley, AKA the Paint Warrior, shares his inspiring journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a successful trade...
Jonathan Graham, JG Decorator gives us his story. Raised in a Fundamentalist Christian group and his journey of changing his core beliefs
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately we loose Jon around 1.26hrs in, but stay tuned as we do get him back ! Summary You can find Jon - https://www.instagram.com/jgdecorato...
Susie Bennett, PHD Researcher of male suicide
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
** Trigger warning, Themes of suicide discussed throughout** In this episode, Susie Bennett discusses her research on male suicide. Find Susie at htt...
Joe Yaxley, The Tradesman's Coach talks health & fitness in the construction industry
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this episode, Joe Yaxley, the Tradesman's Coach, shares his journey from being a tradesman to becoming a coach. He discusses the challen...
James Reeve from Royal Spa Decoration, on mental health in construction and his Journey
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**Trigger warning - Suicide and Suicidal thoughts discussed throughout episode** James Reeve joins us in the studio and we openly discuss the mental...
Episode 001 Intro - My Story
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of The talking Tradesman, Russ and Angie talk about how the podcast was born, and why ! Russ also discusses his own upbringing a...
Taster 1
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A little taster of what’s to come on “The Talking Tradesman” Russ is interviewed by his wife Angie on a range of subjects including Psychology, ...
Will Castle ; Turning Tragedy Into Purpose - A Raw Conversation On Grief & Mens Mental Health
01 Jan 1970
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Will Castle — TEDx speaker, filmmaker, mental-health advocate, and founder of the “Heirl...
Will Castle ; Turning Tragedy Into Purpose - A Raw Conversation On Grief & Mens Mental Health
01 Jan 1970
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Talking Tradesman, I sit down with Will Castle — TEDx speaker, filmmaker, mental-health advocate, and founder of the “Heirl...