The Reset by Sam Delaney

Damon Minchella

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT

My guest this week is the musician Damon Minchella – legendary bassist, founding member of Ocean Colour Scene, and a man who lived through the wildest years of Britpop and beyond. In his new book, You’d Look Good on a Donkey: Brit Pop, Bass Lines and Bad Decisions, Damon tells the story of going from being broke and on the dole to sudden wealth, fame, and full‑tilt rock and roll excess.

We talk about what that does to your head: the pressure, the burnout, the drugs, the insanity of being recognised everywhere, and the challenge of coming back to normal life. Damon is brutally honest about his own bad decisions, the perils of rock and roll, and how he’s managed to find a healthier balance along the way.

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Peter Hooton

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:30:00 GMT

This week on The Reset, I’m joined by Peter Hooton – frontman of The Farm, co‑founder of legendary Liverpool fanzine The End, writer, activist and lifelong Red. It’s a conversation about how music, football and humour can keep you afloat when the world’s trying to drag you under.

We get into The Farm’s rise as a proper ‘street band,’ the snobbery they faced from the music press, the madness of early 90s fame and how close he came to burning out.

Peter also opens up about being at Hillsborough, the guilt he carried for years and the long fight for justice.

It’s funny, political, emotional and full of heart.

The Farm are on tour in 2026 - dates and tickets here

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Professor Paul Eastwick

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This week I’m chatting to Professor Paul Eastwick, one of the world's top thinkers on love, attraction, and relationships, and the author of “Bonded by Evolution: What We’ve Got Wrong About Love and Connection.”

We get into loads of stuff: why your “type” probably isn’t real, how dating apps can fry your brain, why chemistry matters more than tick-box lists, and how the whole Tate-adjacent manosphere view of women and relationships is nonsense once you look at the actual science.

We also talk about vulnerability, anxiety, being liked, and how relationship chaos bangs up against our mental health – whether you’re single, married, divorced or just confused.

If you enjoy this, there’s an archive of over 140 other interviews, plus hundreds of my essays and articles, at samdelaney.substack.com. Go and have a look.

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Jason Williamson

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

New year, new series. My first guest on The Reset in 2026 is Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods. Known for his furious, funny and brutally honest lyrics about post-austerity Britain, masculinity, class, love and more, Jason has helped build one of the most passionate fanbases in British music over the past decade. We met at his label’s London offices just before Christmas for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation covering everything from Andrew Tate to Amazon shopping, family estrangement and getting sober. The sound’s a little raw in places (sorry about that), but Jason is thoughtful, open and completely compelling. I loved the chat — I hope you enjoy it too.

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Josh Connolly

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Josh Connolly had a chaotic childhood. By the time he hit his twenties, he was contemplating suicide. Now, he is one of the country’s most influential voices on mental health, using his own experiences to help others. I chatted with him about why men struggle to share emotions, growing up around alcohol and how he wants to de-stigmatise conversations about suicide.

For more on Josh’s work, click here

Donate to CALM's Stay Tuned fundraiser here

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Elliot Sweeney

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:45:51 GMT

Elliot Sweeney has been a psychiatric nurse for over two decades. Now he has written a book about his experiences: ‘We Don't Use Words Like Crazy - A Life On The Frontline Of Mental Health.’ His moving, and often funny, memoir pulls back the curtain on what the job’s really like, showing why we need more compassion for people who are struggling and the professionals who try to help them every day.

To donate to my fundraiser for CALM’s Stay Tuned Campaign, please click this link.

Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 in the UK. Sparing a few quid for CALM helps them fund their essential service to help bring that rate down.

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Ziyad Marar

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:30:15 GMT

Ziyad Marar draws on psychology, philosophy, literature and even the films of Quentin Tarantino to demonstrate the strange business of noticing things. His new book (Noticing - How We Attend To the World And Each Other) contends that our enjoyment of life is shaped by what we choose to notice in the world around us.

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Please donate here to my fundraiser for CALM. CALM is an outspoken, innovative suicide prevention charity offering life-saving services and smashing the stigma around mental health. With STAY Tuned 2025, I’m using my podcasts to raise money for CALM. Together we can help people end their misery, not their lives. If you can, sling a few quid their way. Cheers.

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Callum Goodall

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:10:27 GMT

The Reset is back after a hiatus! Thank you for your patience; it’s been a busy year.

Throughout September, I will be backing the Stay Tuned 2025 campaign by the brilliant mental health charity, CALM.

Stay Tuned is all about raising awareness about mental health and raising money to pay for CALM’s life-saving support services.

You can donate to my fundraiser page here. Every penny counts (but for anyone who can spare a larger amount, there are some special incentives and rewards on offer).

To help me kick off the campaign,

I am joined on this week’s pod by Callum Goodall from CALM. He told me more about the amazing work they are doing to save lives - and shared his own moving experience of coping with a suicide attempt in his family.

There will be more episodes coming throughout the month, so stay in touch.

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Paul Harrington

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Paul Harrington has lived a life that is familiar to many Reset listeners: getting into trouble as a kid, raving hard in his teens and twenties, devoting his life to work in his thirties….then hitting a brick wall and developing dangerous drug habits in his forties. Now, Paul is in his late fifties, sober and fitter than ever. He joined me on the pod to tell me about a life of beautiful chaos.

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Sean McNicholas

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Sean McNicholas overcame a traumatic childhood to become a successful club entrepreneur. But the high life burnt him out and, eventually, he decided to get sober and help other men with similar problems. Now he is a qualified therapist and ADHD expert who joined me to discuss his extraordinary story - and his mission to help men turn their lives around.

Find out more about Sean’s work here

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Andy Manston

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 08:30:49 GMT

Andy Manston has spent a lifetime raving. With partner Danny Gould he built Clockwork Orange into the definitive Ibiza club brand. But all the partying came at a price. A year ago, Andy finally decided it was time to pack in the drink and drugs. Now, for the first time, he tells his inspirational sobriety story.

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Leon MacFayden

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:30:32 GMT

As a young police officer, Leon MacFayden experienced extreme trauma that forced him out of his job and tormented him for the next twenty years. After years of failed treatment, he finally found a way to heal himself. He shares his inspirational story via his excellent newsletter From Trauma To Strength. I was very pleased to chat with him on this week’s pod.

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Dee C.Lee

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:27:01 GMT

Dee C. Lee is a soul singer, pop icon, and trailblazer. In the 1980s, she first found fame as part of Wham! Then, she jumped ship to take a starring role in The Style Council before scoring her own solo hits. In this honest and frank chat, she talks about her incredible career, the emotional toll of fame, and music's role in her mental health.

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Ruby Wax

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:04:21 GMT

Ruby Wax has been raising awareness of mental health issues and fighting stigma for decades now. She shares her own experiences to help others. I was honoured to speak to her about her excellent charity Frazzled and her latest book ‘I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was.’

Funny, clever, compassionate and insightful: Ruby was everything I hoped and expected her to be.

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Ruth Whippman

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 09:00:55 GMT

Ruth Whippman is a writer and author of ‘Boy Mum - Raising Boys In An Age Of Toxic Masculinity.’ It’s a great read by a mum of young lads who wants to understand the constant pressures and often dodgy influences surrounding young men growing up. How can we stop our sons from falling under the spell of people like Andrew Tate and Donald Trump? I really enjoyed discussing this and more with Ruth.

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Lucy Da Silva

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:40:05 GMT

After recovering from alcoholism, Lucy Da Silva gained a masters in psychotherapy and now specialises in the use of ketamine and psychedelics in the treatment of mental health disorders. She joined me to discuss this fascinating new area of therapy and her own powerful story of childhood trauma, addiction and recovery.

Find out more about Lucy’s work here https://silvawellness.com/

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Steve Mann

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:33:11 GMT

Steve Mann is the UK’s top dog trainer, a great broadcaster and a prolific author. His new book, ‘Another Day, Another Collar - Confessions Of A Dog Trainer’ is a memoir of dogs he has known and the impact they have had on his life. I’m a big beleiver in the power of dogs to help with people’s mental health (I know my dog, Cookie, manages to put a smile on my face every day). Steve is a top bloke with loads to say about dogs, happiness and life. I really enjoyed talking with him for this week’s pod.

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Charlie Hyman

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 15:48:24 GMT

Charlie Hyman started Bloomsbury Football in London to provide top level coaching and facilities to everyone, whatever their background, resources or ability. Now, there are hundreds of kids across the capital whose lives have been changed by Bloomsbury. Charlie joined me to explain the positive impact football and helping others can have on anyone’s mental health.

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Dr Natalie Cawley

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 08:00:56 GMT

OCD, addiction, toxic relationships…Dr Natalie Cawley encountered patients with all of these issues and more during her first year working as a psychotherapist. Simultaneously, she was trying to cope with her own emotional pressures, as she adapted to a new job in a new city after the breakdown of a long term relationship. Now, she has written a moving and funny memoir about that time: ‘Just About Coping - A Real-Life Drama From The Psychotherapists Chair.’ She joined me to discuss the fascinating and challenging work of a mental health professional.

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Daniel Reisinger

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:00:36 GMT

Daniel Reisinger is an Australian born, award-winning filmmaker. His new movie ‘& Mrs’ is a romantic comedy-drama starring Aisling Bea and Tom Hanks. It’s about a bride-to-be coping with the sudden death of her fiancé just weeks before their planned wedding. For Daniel, the film had a special resonance as he lost his mother shortly before going into production. He talks about processing his grief while trying to make his first movie, what he learned about bereavement and why he thinks we should all get more comfortable talking about death.

If you are dealing with a bereavement, find support at The Good Grief Trust (as mentioned in this episode)

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Richard Tyler

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 08:00:18 GMT

Richard Tyler is a former west end star turned therapist. A few years back, he received a shock cancer diagnosis and was given just three months to live. But he defied his diagnosis and still fights on today. Now he has written a memoir - As A Kite Falls - in which he details what he has learned about living in the face of adversity.

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Tom Kerridge

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:00:32 GMT

Tom Kerridge grew up on a council estate in Gloucestershire before working his way up through the restaurant business and opening the Hand And Flowers in Bray - the only double Michelin starred pub in the world.

When he turned 40, he decided to quit alcohol and has never looked back. In this entertaining chat he tells me about the stress of working in a kitchen, sobriety, fatherhood and how he manages to keep his edge as he gets older.

His new book, Tom Kerridge Cooks Britain, is out now

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Adrian Durham

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT

A revealing and honest chat with one of my broadcasting heroes. Adrian talks about a life in football, the pressures of life on the road, the family secret that plagued him for years and his decision to quit drinking alcohol.

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Allie Bailey

Fri, 10 May 2024 08:00:03 GMT

Allie Bailey thought that running would save her from her demons. She started running to stop drinking but found herself addicted to both things simultaneously. While running - and often winning - ultra-marathons all over the globe, Allie was often drunk and almost always hungover. Soon she realised she couldn’t outrun her bad habits. Following lockdown, a breakdown and an attempt to take her own life, she finally found a way of getting and staying sober . Allie tells me her story with honesty, humour and tons of swearing.

Buy her book - There Is No Wall

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Janey Lee Grace

Thu, 09 May 2024 14:36:50 GMT

Janey Lee Grace is best known as a broadcaster on BBC Radio 2 - especially as the long-time co-host of the legendary Steve Wright In The Afternoon show. After a lifetime of fun-filled adventures in pop music, Janey quit alcohol in 2018 after realising she was stuck in ‘the grey zone.’ Now she helps others quit booze and live happier lives through the brilliant Sober Club community

You can listen to Janey’s podcast, Alcohol Free Life, here

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Three Dads Walking

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:03:24 GMT

When Mike, Tim and Andy lost their young daughters to suicide they felt lost, alone and engulfed by grief. Then they found each other, became firm friends and decided to walk across the UK raising suicide awareness. Inspirational, strong and funny, these are the three of the most incredible blokes I’ve ever interviewed. I hope you enjoy listening to their important and powerful story.

Buy their book Three Dads Walking - 300 Miles Of Hope here

Find out more about their forthcoming walk here

Find out more about Papyrus, the suicide awareness charity

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David Charkham

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 11:58:41 GMT

After finding fame as a child actor in the sixties, David Charkham fell foul of showbiz temptations and sank into addiction. After seeking treatment and getting sober in the eighties, he put his efforts into helping others on their own recovery journeys. As well as working for years in the NHS, he has helped some of the biggest stars of entertainment get, and stay, sober, including Ozzy Osbourne. He joined me this week to share his incredible life story, his experiences of working on the road as a sober coach with global rock tours - and all of the wisdom he has picked up along the way.

David now works with The Cabin, a luxury rehab centre in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

He is also a patron of the Outside Edge Theatre Company, helping people get sober through creativity and performance

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Andy Cope

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:47:08 GMT

Andy Cope has a Phd in positive psychology meaning he gets to actually call himself a doctor of happiness. A prolific author, in-demand speaker and founder of training company the Art Of Brilliance, Andy has spent years helping people get happy. Energetic, funny and bullshit free, he’s the perfect Reset guest.

Click her to find out more about Andy’s work

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Joshua Flethcher

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:56:13 GMT

Josh Fletcher is a therapist - but not the weird type. Down to earth, funny and plain-speaking, he is on a mission to show people that therapy isn’t all about sitting on a chaise long and talking about fancying your mum. His new book ‘And How Does That Make You Feel?’ is a frank and entertaining guide to what a therapist actually does - and involves some brilliant anecdotes about his own adventures in therapy.

To buy the book click here

And if you’re interested in finding a therapist then check out these directories:

Counselling Directory UK

Psychology Today directory

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Gary Stevenson

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:22:45 GMT

Gary Stevenson left his trading career behind - after if almost sent him mad. He became the youngest trader in the city of London and soon he was the most successful too. But the fast living, long hours, high pressure and iffy ethics soon took its toll. On this week’s episode, he tells me his breathtaking life story.

Buy Gary’s incredible memoir The Trading game.

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Dave Wilson

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:21:55 GMT

Dave was polishing off a bottle of vodka a night in his late forties. His career and his relationship were on the verge of collapse. But he thought he couldn’t live without booze. Then a call from a friend changed his life forever.

Listen to Dave’s podcast One for the Road and read his bestselling book of the same name. Follow Dave on Instagram @SoberDave.

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Louis Weinstock

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:55:16 GMT

Louis Weinstock is a psychotherapist who specialises in working with young people. He joined me to talk about his new book, in which he outlines the myriad pressures and strains that our kids are under in the modern world. Parenting is tough - especially when your kids are teens. Louis offers some beautiful insights and tips on how to support your kids mental health without sending yourself mad.

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Luke Turner

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 12:25:58 GMT

Luke Turner is co-founder of the excellent music and culture site The Quietus and a contributor to the Guardian, NME, Vice and many more.

As a child, Luke was obsessed with the Second World War. His new book, Men At War, examines how the war stories he loved shaped his ideas of masculinity.

He joined me to discuss what it means to be a modern man.

Buy Men At War here

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Paul Danan (Part 2)

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:31:30 GMT

They call him Paul 'Dangerous' Danan for good reason. Compulsive, obsessive and adventurous, Paul often finds himself in exciting but life-threatening situations. In this episode, he reveals a fall from a building that damaged both his mental and physical health in 2023.

Paul's charity

Paul's directorial debut on video for 'Follow' by Phil Mac

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David Brooks

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:53:18 GMT

How do you really get to know someone? How do you show them that you see and understand who they really are? This is what David Brooks, best-selling author and New York Time columnist, sets out to discover in his new book How To Know A Person. It contains some life changing lessons in empathy, friendship and communication. David joined me on this episode to talk about all that stuff and his own personal growth from cold fish to warm-hearted empath. Something for us all to aspire to!

Buy his excellent book here

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Darian Leader

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:29:37 GMT

Are we all riddled with animalistic sexual urges that only society’s manners stop us from acting upon? Or is sex a bit more complicated and nuanced than that? These are the sort of questions Darian Leader tries to answer in his new book, Is It Ever Just Sex?

It’s not often we’ve had the chance to discuss hanky-panky on The Reset but Darian has some brilliantly smart ideas on the subject that he explains with real clarity and humour.

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Jules Evans

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:40:46 GMT

Jules Evans is a writer, historian and practical philosopher. His first book, ‘Philosophy For Life - And Other Dangerous Situations’ was a Times book of the year and was translated into numerous languages. It broke down some of the big ideas of ancient philosophy, in particular stoicisim, and showed how they could apply to everyday, modern life. It was extremely readable and very helpful to people all over the world. He’s a fascinating bloke and his personal story is incredible too. I was really pleased to welcome him onto the podcast and especially enjoyed this chat.

Find out more about Jules and his work here

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Jordan Paterson

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:28:19 GMT

Jordan Patterson is an addiction counsellor grew up with an alcoholic dad who collected him from school drunk. He knows about the pain and insecurity felt by the people who surround addicts. Now he helps them via the family therapy programme he runs at rehab centre, The Cabin in Thailand.

His story is raw, honest and painful but his insights are really helpful to anyone who is living with an addict in their life.

For free support visit

https://al-anonuk.org.uk/

For more about Jordan’s work visit The Cabin’s website here

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Peter Wharmby

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:22:30 GMT

Peter Wharmby was 34 when he got diagnosed as autistic. Suddenly, big aspects of his life finally started making sense: including his struggles with mental health.

While autism isn’t an illness, it presents challenges that often damage your mental health. In his bestselling book, Untypical, Peter paints a vivid picture of how being neurodivergent impacts his life.

Peter was a great guest and really challenged so many of the common stereotypes about autism.

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Daan Heerma Van Voss

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 08:30:50 GMT

When doctors tested award winning novelist Daan Heerman Van Voss for stress hormones, they found a record breaking level in his bloodstream. This effectively made him the most anxious man in the world. He’d had enough of living with constant worry and decided to deep dive the problem. The result is his first non fiction book, The Anxiety Project, in which he investigates the roots of his condition, the social and economic factors that contribute and the possible ways out.

It’s a brilliant book and I was delighted to discuss it with him on this week’s pod.

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Barrie Rice

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:00:09 GMT

Barrie ‘Baz’ Rice was a veteran of New Zealand’s SAS before joining the world of the private security contracter. In 2004, his firm - Blackwater - became famous around the world when two of its operatives were hijacked and murdered in Iraq. What followed was a brutal and bloody conflict in post-war Iraq between security firms and insurgents. Barrie was caught in the middle of a fight that nearly cost him his life and his sanity.

Buy his book - We Were Blackwater - here

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Katerina Georgiou

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:47:11 GMT

Katy Georgiou is a practising psychotherapist and host of the excellent music and mental health podcast Sound Affects. How does music impact our moods and our minds? Is there really a connection between hedonism and creativity? And how can music help us in our darkest hours? I loved discussing all of this and more with Katy.

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Congressman Adam Smith

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 16:40:41 GMT

Congressman Adam Smith seemed to have everything sorted: a high-flying political career plus a loving wife and kids. Then, in his forties - seemingly without any warning - his body and mind broke. Chronic pain and crippling anxiety almost incapiciated him completely. He joined me to explain how this crisis led him to seek help, open his mind to therapy and become a stronger, happier man in his fifties.

Buy Adam’s book - Lost And Broken - My Journey Back From Chronic Pain And Crippling Anxiety - here

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Noel McDermott

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:00:14 GMT

Noel McDermott has been a mental health professional for over 25 years. You may have heard me as a recent guest on his excellent Wellbeing Show. A regular commentator in the media on mental health matters, Noel has his own experiences of dealing with PTSD and addiction as a younger man. He was kind enough to share his inspiring life story with me for this week’s episode.

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Danny Wallace

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:29:33 GMT

Best-selling author, much-loved columnist and ubiquitous presenter: Danny Wallace is the epitome of the freewheeling Renaissance man. But on this week’s pod, he opened up about some of the mental challenges he has faced: from the sense of awkwardness he writes about so entertainingly, to the anxiety of parenthood to the pain of losing his dad two years ago.

This is a rare insight to the mind of one of the nation’s favourite funny blokes.

Buy Danny’s books here

Listen to the Manatomy podcast here

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CHUCK D

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:58:23 GMT

For this special centenary episode I am joined by one of my all time heroes: hip-hop pioneer and voice of a generation, Chuck D. We spoke about the relationship between art and mental health, his activism, his music career and the reasons behind his lifelong sobriety.

Plus, his secret life painting nudes.

Buy Chuck’s new book of illustrations Livin’ Loud here

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Susanna Hoffs

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Susanna Hoffs scored a series of hits in the 1980’s with her all-girl band, The Bangles. She has since become a solo artists and recently published her first novel, This Bird Has Flown - a romantic comedy about a one hit wonder.

She joined me on the show to discuss how quitting drink changed her life for the better, why she took a therapist on the road with her and her life-changing relationship with Prince.

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Simon Waterson

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:00:49 GMT

Simon Waterson trains some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, from Daniel Craig to Tom Hiddlestone to Chris ‘Captain America’ Evans. He joined me to talk about his military background, the relationship between mental and physical health and what it’s like working with James Bond.

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Olympic Studios in Barnes.

Buy Simon’s new book “The Ten Week Intelligence Fitness Challenge” here

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Glen Oliver

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:25:58 GMT

Glen Oliver was leading a pretty conventional life until a weekend in Ibiza changed his worldview forever. He quit his job in the police force and start using drugs - but things eventually got out of hand. Glen had to get sober, rebuild his life and start focussing on helping others. He talked to me about booze, trauma and his use of psychedelics.

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Rob Owen OBE

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:52 GMT

Rob Owen is an extraordinary bloke. In his late thirties he quit a well paid career as an investment banker in order to run St Giles Trust - a charity that helps rehabilitate inner city gang members. He spends his spare time undertaking extreme physical challenges - from climbing Everest to trekking the Antarctic. I spoke to him about why he decided to sacrifice riches for charity work and what drives his passion for adventure.

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Dr Thomas Curran

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Dr Thomas Curran is a social psychologist at LSE and author of brilliant new book ‘The Perfection Trap.’ In it, he examines our increased obsession with perfection, where it comes from, the damage it does to our mental health and how we can try to stop it. Essential listening for anyone who ever struggles with feelings of failure or a sense of not being good enough.

Buy the book here

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Jonathan Harding

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 09:00:45 GMT

Jonathan Harding is the author of the critically acclaimed book ‘Soul’ - a fascinating look at how elite athletes are often forced to sacrifice their human side for success.

His research has led him to be highly sceptical about the ‘high performance’ culture that is currently so pervasive in society at large. Do we really need to be getting up as 4am and smashing our goals every day to lead happy, fulfilled lives? Jonathan suspects not.

You can buy Soul - Beyond The Athlete here

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Tyler Slade

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:25:39 GMT

Tyler Slade was stuck in a well paid job that he hated. It’s a story that so many blokes can relate to. After the stress got too much for him, he managed to get his head straight and turn his life around. Now, he’s finding simple but extraordinary ways of helping other men look after themselves, including a Friday night alternative to the boozer: saunas on the seafront.

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Alex Messenger

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:27:33 GMT

When Alex Messenger was 17 years old he was attacked in the Canadian wilderness by a 600 pound grizzly bear. It was an incident that changed his life forever. He joined me to talk about his dramatic fight, how he survived and the impact it had on his mental health.

Buy Alex’s book The Twenty Ninth Day here

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Melissa Day

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:00:15 GMT

Melissa Day is a psychotherapist specialising in mens’ mental health and ‘inner child therapy.’ In this fascinating and useful chat, she offers invaluable advice to anyone who has a friend or loved one who they suspect might be struggling with their mental health.

Trigger warning: suicide is discussed in this episode.

For more info on Melissa's work visit https://niroshini-acupuncture.com/

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Tom Davies

Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:46 GMT

Last month I appeared on the Proper Mental podcast and was really impressed by host Tom Davies. Like many of us, he went through some tough times, especially when he first became a father and encountered all the stress and pressure that goes with that. He’s got a great way of talking about tough subjects and so I was really pleased he agreed to come on The Reset. Hope you enjoy listening.

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Marvin Sordell

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:30:41 GMT

Marvin Sordell was one of England’s brightest young stars: a first-teamer at Watford, he was selected for England Under 21’s and Team GB at the 2012 Olympics. Then came a big money move to Premier League Bolton. But behind all the success, Marvin was buckling under the pressure. He was drinking every day and, eventually, tried to take his own life. In a candid interview, he spoke to me about how he came back from rock bottom and why he eventually decided to quit the game at just 28 years old.

Marvin Sordell is an ambassador for CALM. To find out more about their campaign against suicide, visit

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

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George Pointon

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:03:54 GMT

George Pointon became a Twitter sensation (@georgepointon_) when he started documenting the weird and wonderful outpourings of his primary school pupils. His insights to teaching, education and children are thoughtful, sometimes troubling but ultimately inspiring. He told me about the mental health crisis engulfing both teachers and pupils in the UK today.

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From the archive - Jason Flemyng

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:53:38 GMT

**FROM THE ARCHIVE - ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN MARCH 2021**

This week I chatted to the actor Jason Flemyng - star of everything from Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels to X Men First Class. Jason has had a glittering career in movies but has also had ups and downs like everyone else. He told me about growing up with an alcoholic father and how that shaped his own relationship with booze. He’s a great talker with smart insights to the stuff that makes us tick. I hope you enjoy listening.

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Simon Gunning

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:43:24 GMT

Simon Gunning gave up a successful career in the media to take on the role as CEO of CALM, The Campaign Against Living Miserably. The charity is committed to bringing down the UK’s suicide rate by raising awareness, encouraging conversations and providing practical help to those in need. He spoke to me about work, fatherhood and why the government isn’t motivated to help the country out of its mental health crisis.

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Sir Robin Millar

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:18:02 GMT

Sir Robin Millar is one of the most successful record producers of the past fifty years. His sound dominated the charts in the 1980’s, with the likes of Sade, Working Week, Everything But The Girl and Fine Young Cannibals among the acts he worked with. Next, he turned impresario, founding numerous successful businesses in the music industry and beyond. For most of his life he has been blind. He joined me this week for a remarkably honest chat about his difficult childhood, his inspirational career and the mental challenges of living with disability.

Robin is also the chair of disability charity Scope. Find out more at

https://www.scope.org.uk/

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Matt Pink

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:26:11 GMT

Like so many lads, Matt Pink was immersed in the work hard, play hard lifestyle -putting ambition and partying above his own mental health. But when personal tragedy struck, the drinking got really out of control. He told me about a chance encounter that set him on the road to recovery.

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Alex McClintock

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:00:01 GMT

Alex McClintock had struggled with mental health issues for most of his life. The pressures of work and parenting caught up with him and almost led him to take his own life before a phone call from his daughter brought him back from the edge. Now, he helps run the Andy’s Man Club network in Scotland, spreading the power of sharing to other men who are struggling.

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Christian O'Connell interview Sam Delaney

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:31:35 GMT

Broadcasting legend Christian O’Connell sits in as host for this special episode in which I answer his questions about my new book.

‘Sort Your Head Out - Mental Health Without All The Bollocks’ is out today in Kindle, hardback and audiobook. Buy it here.

Or for signed copies contact barnesbookshop.com

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From the archive: Adrian Chiles

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:05:08 GMT

This podcast was originally released in 2021

This week I spoke with broadcaster and writer Adrian Chiles about booze, mental health and his recent ADHD diagnosis. Enjoy.

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Gordon Smart

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:08:07 GMT

Gordon Smart lived a fast paced and successful life in newspapers for many years. But as he reached 40, the stresses and strains of life started to catch up with him and he knew he had to make some big changes before he burned out completely. He joined me for an honest, reflective and funny chat about his career.

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From the Archive: Peter Bleksley

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:54:50 GMT

From 2021...

He was one of the world’s top undercover cops, dealing with the Mafia and the IRA. Then it all got too much and the pressure overwhelmed him. Sam talks to old pal Peter Bleksley about how he recovered from two breakdowns and rebuilt his life as a successful writer, broadcaster and star of Channel 4’s ‘Hunted.’

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Shaun Ryder

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:38:36 GMT

My guest for this first ever episode of the podcast was Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder, who opened up to me about drugs, addiction, friendship and the importance of sharing.

Get on the email list at samdelaney.substack.com

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Geraint John

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:00:50 GMT

Geraint John had been with his wife Deb for 17 years. Four months ago, she dies of pancreatic cancer. Now, he is learning to live a new life without her, raising his three kids as a single dad. He is doing it all with almost uncanny humour, grace and love. I was really privileged to have Geraint join me on this special episode.

Follow him on Twitter at @geraintjohn_

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Martin O'Neill

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:49:57 GMT

Martin O’Neill has been a top level manager for over three decades. From Leicester City to Celtic, Aston Villa to the Republic Of Ireland, he has learned to cope with huge pressure from demanding bosses, players and fans. So how has he always kept smiling and succeeding? He told me about coping with stress, learning from Brian Clough and letting his job consume him.

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KRIS HALL

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:25:04 GMT

Kris Hall had a great career in hospitality, a happy family and lots of friends. But something was wrong: he felt stressed and unhappy, didn’t know why and couldn’t bring himself to tell anyone about it. When he finally managed to open up and seek help, it changed his life for the better. He founded The Burnt Chef project to help other people in his high-stress industry fight stigma and get the help they need to live happier lives. In an honest and hugely insightful chat, Kris explained how how we can all change our approaches to work/life balance and mental health.

Find out more at

https://www.theburntchefproject.com/

@burnt_chef

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Gary Farrow

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 17:06:21 GMT

Gary Farrow has been an entertainment industry legend for five decades, steering the careers of Elton John, George Michael and numerous other superstars. But throughout his glamorous career, he was wrestling with his own mental health demons...

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Phil Hilton

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 18:20:11 GMT

Phil Hilton is a writer, journalist and a publishing legend, having launched and helmed some of the biggest magazine brands of the past three decades.

He joined me to talk about how teenage trauma pushed him towards a lifelong love affair with exercise and how physical fitness aids his mental health.

Check out Phil’s brilliant and inspirational instagram @wecan.still.beheroes

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JP Smith

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:48:52 GMT

PJ Smith is a spoken word artists and reovery worker from Liverpool, widely known as his alter-ego, Roy.

A former addict, his stories are powerful and funny depictions of real life. Unpretentious, down to earth and smart as hell, PJ has incredible insights to men, mental health, sobriety and getting your act together.

For more of his work follow him on Twitter at @badwool9

Buy his excellent book, Algoryhtm Party, here

Follow @HomesVitality for more on recovery

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FREE trial to Club Reset

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:50:52 GMT

Club Reset goes out every Friday to paid subscribers. For a fiver a month you get access to this plus bonus newsletters and other stuff. Give it a go and if you like it then upgrade here

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David Chidgey

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:45:35 GMT

David Chidgey had enjoyed a successful and fast paced career in the TV industry for 30 years. Then, in his fifties, he decided to change direction completely and train and as a counseller and psychotherapist. We talked about the joys and challenges of devoting your life to helping others.

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Darren Blewitt

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:30:58 GMT

Darren Blewitt looked destined for first team success at his boyhood club, West Ham. But when they suddenly rejected him after 12 years he was left in the wilderness. Struggling to cope with life outside of football, he fell into addiction and eventually tried to take his own life. Now, two years sober, he tells the story of his miraculous recovery.

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Dan Flanagan

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:54:39 GMT

When my kids were little I’d take them to places like Rhyme Time in the local church hall. It was kinda fun for them but also a bit lonely (I was almost always the only dad) and really boring for me.

Dan Flanagan is making life brighter for dads with his non-profit organisation, DaD La Soul - which makes spending time with your kids actually fun and enjoyable - and might also help you make a few new mates.

Dan’s passion and creativity is exciting and inspirational. I loved talking to him and hope you enjoy listening.

Find out more here

https://www.dadlasoul.com/

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Paul Minter

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:06:57 GMT

Paul Minter fought in Iraq and Afghanihstan, narrowing escaping death on several ocassions. He enjoyed military life but trying to readapt to civilian ways took its toll. Having lost 14 friends to suicide, he feared he could be next and decided to leave the army. Now, he has set up the charity Head Up to help other soldiers recover from PTSD.

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The Secret Drug Addict

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:30:30 GMT

The Secret Drug Addict is a a Twitter legend - dishing out sage advice, life changing wisdom and brilliant support to the recovery community and beyond. Also, he’s very funny. No wonder his account has over 38k followers.

He agreed to be a guest on The Reset if we preserved his anonymity. Chatting to him was entertaining and educational in equal measure. A recovering addict with fifteen years under his belt, he’s a real inspiration and a machine gun of good advice.

I hope you enjoy listening to our chat

@ScrtDrugAddict

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Jonathan Asser

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:41:36 GMT

Jonathan Asser worked as a psychodynamic counsellor inside prisons, helping g some of the most violent men in the system. He went on to write the 2013 prison drama ‘Starred Up’ with Jack O’Connell. I spoke with him about him about shame, violence and belonging.

Here is a link to a short film about Jonathan’s work in prisons

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JOHNNY DAUKES

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:47:14 GMT

Johnny Daukes was the victim of sexual abuse during his adolescence. It took him several decades to understand just how deeply the experience had impacted upon his life, his family and his career. Now, in his unflinching and powerful memoir - ‘Shadowman - Records Of A Life Corrupted’ - he tells his story with bittersweet honesty. He joined me to speak about recovering from abuse and understanding the way it shaped his career in songwriting as front man with the nineties band, Fin.

Shadowman: Records of a Life Corrupted by Johnny Daukes is published on 27th October by Red Door, price £12.99 hardback. Pre-order it here.

Pre-order the accompanying album here

The support group Johnny mentioned in our chat can be found at www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk

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James Brown

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:58:10 GMT

James Brown created one of the greatest magazines of all time: when it launched in the 90’s, Loaded was revolutionary - inclusive, smart and funny. But celebrating constant hedonism could only last so long. Eventually, James had to face his demons and get sober. His new book ‘Animal House’ tells the full story of his career and his personal struggles with drink and drugs. It’s as funny as you’d expect - but extremely honest and pretty moving too. I was delighted to welcome him onto The Reset.

You can buy a copy of the book here https://smarturl.it/AnimalHousebook

and

http://bookdepository.com ships worldwide for free

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PTSD Special with 'Soldier T'

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:30:35 GMT

Soldier T served in the British army for over two decades. After witnessing a horrific war crime in Bosnia, his developed severe PTSD. He spoke to me about the debilitating impact of his condition, his recovery journey and the way in which Britain neglects its struggling veterans.

For help with PTSD and other support for military veterans, visit

https://combatstress.org.uk/

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Club Reset taster episode!

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:03:43 GMT

A free taster of my new weekly podcast for paid subscribers to the Reset Extra. If you like it, why not upgrade!

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Max Dickins

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:00:00 GMT

My guest this week is the writer, comic, broadcaster and author of ‘Billy No Mates - How I Realised Men Have A Friendship Problem.’

Studies show that men find it harder to maintain close friendships than women do. When Max realised he was running out of mates, he went on a mission to find out why this was happening and what we could do to fix it.

This was a really enlightening chat that made me think harder about the value of my friendships.

Buy the book here

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Irvine Welsh

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:00:15 GMT

Irvine Welsh became a spokesperson for the rave generation when he first published Trainspotting. But his books are about more than drugs and parties: they are a sympathetic and poignant depictions of the working class male psyche. He joined me to discuss addiction, why joblessness has created a mental health epidemic and what he did when his mate started crying in the pub.

Buy his excellent new novel ‘The Long Knives’ here

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@ExWHUEmployee

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:38:42 GMT

The man known simply as ‘Ex’ became a Twitter phenomenon within the football community. But success came with a price: constant abuse from trolls. We spoke about the heavy toll it’s taken on his mental health; the death threats that forced him off line; and the addictive aspects of social media.

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Todd Von Joel

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:37:06 GMT

Todd Von Joel is an actor whose credits include Eastenders, Holby City and Silent Witness. He is also a good pal, with an uncanny and disarming ability to be vulnerable. He spoke to me about working as a painter and decorator, toxic relationships, quitting booze and his spell in prison.

Find out more at toddvonjoel.com and listen to Todd on Fix It radio

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Olive Burkeman

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:24:58 GMT

In his new book, Oliver estimates that the average human will enjoy four thousand weeks of life. Once we accept that our time here is limited, he says, we can be a bit more realistic about the amount of stuff we can actually achieve. He joined me for a fascinating chat about our obsession with productivity, how convenience has made us impatient and how to live a more ‘meaningfully productive’ life.

Buy Four Thousand Weeks - Time Management For Mortals here

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The Reluctant Carer

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:55:48 GMT

The Reluctant Carer was 48 when he found himself divorced, in professional strife and living back at home with his elderly parents. Becoming their full time carer was by turns frustrating, fulfilling, lonely and hilarious. He joined me to tell me how he coped.

Buy his brilliant book here

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Chip Somers

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:30:14 GMT

Chip Sommers is one of the best regarded names in addiction therapy. He has helped countless people turn their lives around with his down to earth and relatable approach to recovery. He told me about his own struggles with addiction, how he got better and why he decided to us what he’d learned to help others.

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James McMahon

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:30:39 GMT

James McMahon was a star writer at the NME before becoming the editor of Kerrang magazine. But while his career was flying high he was wrestling with obsessive compulsive disorder - a complex, debilitating and misunderstood condition. He joined me for an honest chat about his struggles.

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Bill Gardner

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:00 GMT

During the seventies and eighties, when football violence in England was at its height, Bill Gardner became a legend. First at his club West Ham, then across the country, he was renowned as the toughest man in football. Now in his sixties, he is reflective about his past, honest about his vulnerabilities and passionate about encouraging others to open up. Bill is no ordinary terrace hard-man: this chat reveals a man who has learned to face his demons and embrace his softer side.

Buy Bill’s extraordinary memoir ‘The Man, The Myth, The Legend’ here

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Daniel Lavelle

Thu, 26 May 2022 18:00:00 GMT

Daniel Lavelle left care aged 19 and experienced homelessness not long after. His new book ‘Down And Out - Surviving The Homelessness Crisis’ offers a first hand account of the link between homelessness and mental illness. His life story is extraordinary and, at times shocking. His insights are really powerful and he’s a warm, funny bloke. I really enjoyed chatting to him.

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David Whitehouse

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:10:22 GMT

About A Son is the brilliant new book by David Whitehouse, about the brutal murder of 20-year old Morgan Hehir in Nuneaton in 2015. Told from the perspective of Morgan’s father Colin Hehir, it’s a powerful and moving account of trauma, grief and love. This beautifully written story had a real emotional impact on me. I was delighted to speak with David about how he came to write the book, the impact it had on his own mental health and the important lessons he learnt along the way about listening, sharing and hope.

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Simon London

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 07:30:59 GMT

Simon London spent the early years of his life in a children’s home before going on to conquer the London media scene. He went from Fleet Street journalist to TV presenter, award winning producer and BBC exec. But ten years ago, workplace stress drove him to the verge of a breakdown.

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Nick Hancock

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:07:19 GMT

Nick Hancock was a fixture on TV in the nineties and synonymous with the laddish culture of the times. But temptations were plentiful and he wound up struggling with drink and drug addictions. He joined me to talk about his recovery, fame, middle age and the recent loss of his mother. A funny and insightful chat with one of the smartest men in showbiz.

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Dr Richard Vincent

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Dr Richard Vincent is a psychologist who works at Alain De Botton’s School Of Life. The school’s new book, ‘Mental Illness - What Can Calm, Reassure And Console,’ explores ways in which we can look after ourselves and others in times of stress, sadness and trauma. In this chat, Richard explains how love, connection and understanding is key to all of this.

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Mike O'Hara

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT

Mike O’Hara’s career in the RAF was flourishing. But he was secretly overcome by anxiety and depression. He spoke to me about the challenge of admitting to mental health problems in the macho environment of the military.

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Veronica Valli

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:12:44 GMT

Veronica Valli is a psychotherapist, sobriety coach, host of the Soberful podcast and author of ‘Soberful - Uncover A Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free Of Alcohol.’

Her take on the sober life is warm, positive, practical and delivered with a down to earth humour. For anyone who is toying with the idea of giving up the booze, this is a must listen.

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Rupert Taylor

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:00:33 GMT

Rupert Taylor had lived and worked in the community surrounding Grenfell Tower his whole life. After the 2017 fire that killed 72 people, Rupert formed Grenfell Athletic to try and help survivors find focus and support amidst a mental health crisis. The club has thrived on the pitch - and helped save lives off it.

For more on Grenfell Athletic visit @GrenfellAthletic_FC on Instagram or their page on Kitlocker

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Tim Hayes

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:21:36 GMT

An incredible story of ups, downs, screw-ups and fight backs. Tim Hayes was one of the world’s most successful personal trainers, working with rock stars and royals all over the world. But overwork led to burnout and drug addiction. Now sober, he coaches people who want to quit the corporate world and find a bit of peace.

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John Niven

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 08:25:05 GMT

John Niven is one of the greatest comic novelists of his generation. From Kill Your Friends to Straight White Male to The Fuck It List, his books are laugh out loud funny but also tackle some of the darker themes of modern masculinity.

In 2010, his brother Gary died by suicide and John’s life changed forever. He joined me to talk about how he has tried to come to terms with this loss.

Trigger warning: this episode contains multiple references to suicide that some people might find distressing. If you are struggling right now, reach out for help by calling the Samaritans, day or night, for free on 116 123

https://www.samaritans.org/

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Roland Orzabal

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:45:41 GMT

Roland Orzabal became one of the biggest selling pop stars of the eighties with Tears For Fears. In songs like Pale Shelter, Mad World and Shout he wrapped deeply sensitive, introspective lyrics in the sound of lush synth pop. He and his band mate Curt Smith were talking about mental health long before it was fashionable. Now they are back with the stunning Tipping Point - an album that, among other things, reflects on the death of Roland’s wife in 2017 and his subsequent struggles with booze and drugs. He joined me to discuss this and so much more in what was a powerfully honest chat.

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Dr Gavin Francis

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:00:54 GMT

Dr Gavin Francis has been a GP in Scotland for more than twenty years. In that time he has observed that proper convalescence is just as important as medicine in keeping us fit and well. He joined me to discuss his new book ‘Recovery - The Lost Art Of Convalescence’ and explain how and why we should all be looking after ourselves a bit better.

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David Robson

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:00:00 GMT

David Robson’s fascinating new book looks at the very real ways in which our expectations can impact upon our health. This is not just hippy claptrap about ‘the power of positive thinking’ but an authentic phenomena backed up by scientific evidence. David spoke with me about his own mental health problems and how his research into the power of expectations has helped him conquer them.

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Dan Foley

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:00:37 GMT

Dan Foley is one of my oldest pals. We were drinking buddies for years until we both had kids, burnt out and helped each other get sober.

Now he has given up a successful career in the media to become a qualified personal trainer. He is on a mission to help dads just like us achieve balance in their bodies and their minds. He’s full of great advice and insight on this stuff.

Dan has been one of the biggest influences on my own sobriety story and this was a really personal, inspirational and enjoyable chat.

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Johann Hari

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:00:12 GMT

This week I am joined by my old colleague Johann Hari, author of the new book Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention. He explains why our brains have become so overstretched - and how that impacts upon our mental health. Johann is a smart and insightful speaker and offers some invaluable advice on how we might clear a bit of space in our busy minds.

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Jimmy Watkins

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:00:23 GMT

Jimmy Watkins was a champion Welsh runner who competed on the world stage and held UK records at 800m. But in his mid twenties he suddenly quit quit to become a full time musician. After years of success in rock n roll, he got his head and his body straight a couple of years back by returning to the running track. Only these days he does it for the joy, not the medals. Through Running Punks he has formed a community of like minded people who use running to improve their mind, body and soul. As a fellow runner, I was inspired by Jimmy’s story. Hope you enjoy listening to this one.

Find out more here https://www.runningpunks.com/

Follow Jimmy on Twitter https://twitter.com/biggytimmkins

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Will Storr

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Why do we can compare ourselves to others? Is it healthy? Can we ever stop doing it?

These are questions that come up again and again in therapy, recovery and psychology.

Will Storr’s brilliant new book, The Status Game, examines these questions in depth and concludes that humans are irrevocably competitive - but that it’s not always a bad thing.

I was delighted to chat to Will about comparison culture and the impact it can have on our mental health.

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Alex Holmes

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:04 GMT

The writer and host of the ‘Time To Talk’ podcast joins me to discuss the stresses of working in news and how race and identity impacts upon your mental health.

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Paul Hales

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:20:48 GMT

Paul Hales emailed me in October, telling me that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. He said he wanted to tell his story because it’s not just a story about physical ill-health - it’s about mental health too. This is a dad in his fifties having to face up to something we all try to ignore: death. In this chat, Paul is brutally honest and frank about what he is going through; but he also funny, compelling and down to earth. His story is powerful, important and inspirational.

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Danny Gray

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:31:06 GMT

Danny Gray is the founder of the male cosmetic brand War Paint (you’ll remember him from his appearance on Dragons Den). But behind his success he has struggled for many years with body dysmorphia. In this chat he sheds light on his condition and outlines his mission to provide free mental health support to everyone with new his venture jaaq.co.uk

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Jamie East

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:49:09 GMT

Jamie East had a successful career but felt he was slowly letting himself slip into alcoholism. He explains why he had to stop - and how his life changed for the better.

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Eddy Temple-Morris

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:00:09 GMT

Eddy Temple- Morris has been a staple of music broadcasting in the UK since the 90’s - first on MTV, then XFM and now via his daily show on Virgin.

He joined me this week to talk heartbreak, the trouble with dads and the importance of telling your mates you love them.

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Nick Hussey

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:00:10 GMT

A few years ago, Nick Frahm was feeling suicidal. Today, he runs the successful men’s outerwear brand Frahm and leads a life that he describes as ‘contentedly imperfect.’

He joined me to talk about his breakdown, the burnout that led him to it, the lessons he learnt along the way and how he’s using his business to open up an important conversation about mental health.

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Nigel Adderley

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:00:58 GMT

Nigel Adderley is one of the country’s top football commentators. In 2009 he suffered an epileptic fit during his commentary on West Ham v Fulham. The episode forced him to confront numerous latent struggles, not least the los of his son in 2006. This was an extremely open and honest chat with a top bloke who has been through the lot.

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Marc J Francis on Mindfulness

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:14:09 GMT

Marc J Franics was a successful filmmaker with a busy career when he got the opportunity to film at Tich Na Han’s monastic community. What he learnt there would change his life forever. A fascinating insight to the Father Of Mindfulness and the way his teachings can be applied to real life.

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Matt Morgan Part Two

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 07:30:09 GMT

In the second part of this two-parter, writer and broadcaster Matt Morgan tells Sam about work and money pressures drove him towards a breakdown after the birth of his second child. And how some advice from Russell Brand and a chance encounter with some horses helped him recover.

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Matt Morgan Part 1

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:49:37 GMT

Matt Morgan is a writer, broadcaster and podcaster, best known for his work with Russell Brand and Noel Gallagher and his successful career as a TV comedy writer. He was recently diagnosed with ADHD - he explains how it went some way to explaining his anxiety, panic attacks and a lifetime of mucking about. This is part 1 of a fascinating and frank two part episode.

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Charles Moseley

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:00:00 GMT

Charles Moseley has a radical idea: alcohol is a poison, every one who drinks has a problem and everyone should abstain.

He used to drink heavily. But when the time came to quit, he chose not to do 12 step therapy. Instead, he delved into extensive research on alcohol - both scientific and cultural.

The result is a compelling book on the subject. In this conversation he explains his philosophy.

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Tony Cottee

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:39:53 GMT

He was a golden boy at West Ham, Everton and Leicester in the eighties and nineties. But retirement hit him hard - emotionally and mentally. Now Sam boyhood hero Tony Cottee opens up about the bad times and how he got through them.

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Richard Beard

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:45:28 GMT

Richard Beard is a successful author. He is also an ex-public schoolboy who was torn from his family at a tender age and packed off to the brutal environment of Radley College. He joined me to explain the long-lasting impact on his mental health.

Read more about Richard’s story in his new book Sad Little Men - Private Schools and The Ruin Of England.

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Lennox Rogers

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:22:25 GMT

Lennox Rodgers endured a brutal childhood of racism, violence and sexual abuse. He became a violent offender, gangland enforcer and serial convict. Then one day he realised it was time to face his traumas and turn his life around.

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Melissa Rice

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:54:21 GMT

This week I am joined by Melissa Rice, the host of award winning BBC podcast Hooked: The Unexpected Addicts. Melissa was a party girl, a primary school teacher and, eventually, an alcoholic. She told me her incredible and inspiring story - from the depths of despair to rehab and recovery.

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Alan McGee

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:56:28 GMT

He grew up in Glasgow and experienced extreme violence as a kid. Then he moved to London and conquered the rock n roll industry. He signed Primal Scream, Oasis and The Libertines. But throughout his success he was battling drug and drink addictions. This is the amazing story of his recovery.

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Seth Meyers

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:04:27 GMT

This week I was lucky enough to chat with US chat show host and Saturday Night Live legend Seth Meyers. He was so open, honest and, obviously, funny. We talked about the role sport plays in our mental health, his struggles with depression and self doubt and how to deal with jealousy.

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John Bradley West

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:58:03 GMT

The world knew him as Samwell Tarly for eight years - but when the show finally ended, John was hit with anticlimax, fear and imposter syndrome. He tells Sam how J-Lo ended up saving him (really).

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Episode 20 - Bobby Mair

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:32:15 GMT

Hi everyone. I was delighted to have my pal Bobby Mair as this week’s guest on the podcast. Bobby worked with me on my (much missed - but not really) TV show ‘Sam Delaney’s News Thing.’ You will have seen him on far more popular shows such as 8 Out Of Ten Cats, Your Face or Mine and Never Mind The Buzzcocks. He is hilarious. Bobby really opened up to me about his past, his addictions, his borderline personality disorder - and the time he actually knocked out his own therapist. Legend. Hope you enjoy.

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Ep 19 - Christian O'Conell

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:29:38 GMT

After 20 years at the top of British radio, Christian O’Connell started suffering from panic attacks that prevented him going on air. What followed was a complete rethink of his entire life. He joined me on The Reset to tell me the whole story.

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Episode 18 - Horatio Clare

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:06:35 GMT

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Episode 17 - Dr Rahul Jandial

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:00:36 GMT

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Episode 16 Dr Dean Burnett

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:06:45 GMT

On how the happiness industry is all a scam

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Episode 15 - Clarke Carlisle

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:32:30 GMT

Clarke Carlisle was a dominant centre back for QPR, Leeds and Burnley. But off the pitch depression and drink often got the better of him. He joined me for a frank chat about his darkest times and how he has fought to overcome his demons.

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The Reset Podcast Episode 14

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:55:03 GMT

Matt built a successful career in radio, travelling the world to produce broadcasts from the biggest sporting events. But when the pressure turned him into a booze and gambling addict, everything collapsed. Now he has been sober and bet-free for over six years. He tells me his fascinating and inspirational story.

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The Reset Ep 13 - Tom Hodgkinson

Thu, 06 May 2021 17:20:04 GMT

Tom Hodgkinson is a prolific author and also editor of The Idler magazine. His book How To Be Idle first switched me on to the huge benefits of chilling the f*ck out. He is a dead clever bloke with a ton of wisdom to share. I really enjoyed this chat.

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The Reset Ep 12 - Alastair Campbell

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:07:04 GMT

The best-selling author, broadcaster and former spin doctor Alastair Campbell joined me to talk frankly about his life-strong struggles with depression, how he never listens to the news anymore and the day his shrink suggested they invite Tony Blair and Gordon Brown to one of his therapy sessions. Hope you enjoy this chat - Alastair is one of the most honest people I know when it comes to discussing mental health.

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The Reset Ep 11 - Sam Thomas

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:53:37 GMT

Sam Thomas suffered from bulimia in his teens and later became a prominent campaigner to raise awareness of male eating disorders. These days he is in recovery from alcohol dependency and undergoing trauma therapy. His is a really interesting about how traumatic events can cause all sorts of mental illness in later life. Sam has had numerous challenges in his life and faced them all down one by one - inspiring stuff.

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The Reset Pod Ep 10 - James Grimes

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:59 GMT

James Grimes started gambling when he was 16 and didn’t stop for the next twelve years. He ended up sleeping rough in train stations, contemplating suicide. Today he is in recovery and campaigning to raise awareness of just how dangerous gambling can be. This was a truly eye-opening chat about a massive issue that is impacting millions.

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Episode 9 - Luke Ambler

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:09:16 GMT

This week’s guest is someone who has revolutionised the way we talk about mental health. Luke Ambler is a former rugby league pro who founded Andy’s Man Club, the clubs that meet every Monday evening across the country. I interviewed him for the Guardian a couple of years ago and the way he spoke about mental health blew me away - he was the first bloke I met who just chatted about this stuff normally. He’s been a big inspiration and it was great catching up with him about the success of AMC and his personal approach to self improvement and that. Hope you enjoy it.

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The Reset Episode 8 - Justin Rollins

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:19:17 GMT

This week I had an eye-opening chat with writer, graffiti artist and former criminal Just Rollins. Justin grew up on the streets of south London and was involved with crime and violence from a very early age. After several spells in prison he finally sought help in his twenties and started to understand the reasons behind his violent behaviour. Now he is fully reformed - and offers great insight to why kids fall into trouble on our streets. His story is dramatic and pretty shocking but I think you will enjoy it.

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The Reset Podcast Ep 6 - Mark Ward

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:44:30 GMT

Mark Ward was a professional footballer in the 80’s and 90’s for West Ham, Man City and Everton. After retirement, he struggled financially and mentally and wound up serving 4 years in prison on drugs charges. Here, Mark shares with Sam the challenges of life after football stardom, the emotional issues that led to his bad decisions and how he has since rebuilt his life and his mental health.

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Episode 5 - Paul Danan

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:52:09 GMT

Actor, heart-throb, tabloid star, addict. Paul Danan has led a high profile and notorious celeb lifestyle for many years - all the while fighting a battle with drugs that has seen him go through rehab more than 20 times. He is one of the most brutally honest people I have ever spoken to about addiction - not to mention the perils of fame. Hope you enjoy listening to our chat.

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The Reset Podcast Ep 4 - Chris Ryan

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:30:38 GMT

SAS legend and best-selling author joins Sam to talk about how life in the military impacted his mental health, the trauma of war, the symptoms of untreated PTSD and how he learned to tackle his demons. Powerful stuff, mad stories and valuable insights from a man who has led an extraordinary life.

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Introducing The Reset podcast!

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:02:01 GMT

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