60 acast.com Torque https://www.instagram.com/mantorquexy?igsh=MXkyNmJzajFydHBpMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr en Dom Fiore Men ,Midlife,Resilience ,Generation X,Interviews,Mental health,Burnout,masculinity,Connection Dom Fiore Where pressure meets purpose. Conversations that count. A podcast about men, life, connection and the things we don’t always say out loud 


Have you ever felt like there's too much pressure, and nowhere to turn?

Well you’re not alone and this podcast is for you.


This podcast exists because host Dom Fiore suffered a life changing injury that sent him on a journey of discovery.

Dom believes that proper connection is what is missing for most men and he wants to understand how we can make that change together.


With a focus on lived experience Dom is on a journey to discover real life stories with real life men and experts on a range of subjects to understand how we can connect, deal with and share the changes and experiences that life brings.


We talk about life, health, fitness, career, family, relationships, stress and how we connect as men.

The show will feature in depth interviews, personal reflections and how we keep going when the pressure is on.

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]]> A podcast about men, life, connection and the things we don’t always say out loud 


Have you ever felt like there's too much pressure, and nowhere to turn?

Well you’re not alone and this podcast is for you.


This podcast exists because host Dom Fiore suffered a life changing injury that sent him on a journey of discovery.

Dom believes that proper connection is what is missing for most men and he wants to understand how we can make that change together.


With a focus on lived experience Dom is on a journey to discover real life stories with real life men and experts on a range of subjects to understand how we can connect, deal with and share the changes and experiences that life brings.


We talk about life, health, fitness, career, family, relationships, stress and how we connect as men.

The show will feature in depth interviews, personal reflections and how we keep going when the pressure is on.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> true Dom Fiore connect@mantorquexy.com 699d6e0cdc0d51c3f16b7ae1 torque episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1771924609388-d59eeaeb-4864-40cb-a19f-7ec85b055aa6.jpeg https://www.instagram.com/mantorquexy?igsh=MXkyNmJzajFydHBpMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Torque c641ad20-6027-11f1-b9d9-cdce510d22b4 What Makes A Man? Part 1 - From Anger to Understanding, A Journey of Growth What Makes A Man? Part 1 - From Anger to Understanding, A Journey of Growth Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT 41:04 6a33f6b79a9410a97a18970e true https://shows.acast.com/torque/episodes/what-made-this-man 6a33f6b79a9410a97a18970e 699d6e0cdc0d51c3f16b7ae1 what-made-this-man How I Stopped Being An Angry Young Man And Beat Cancer full 1 7 Episode 7

Navigating Masculinity Part 1

From Anger to Understanding — A Journey of Growth

Guest: Andrew ‘Bernie’ Bernard — speaker, author and educator


Episode Description

Andrew ‘Bernie’ Bernard has spent nearly two decades working with young people on masculinity, equality, domestic abuse and men’s mental health. He’s delivered keynotes at Parliament and spoken to over 170,000 people in schools and organisations across the country. But before any of that, he was an angry young man from Aylesbury who got arrested on Oxford Street, smashed up a pub, and left school with an E and a U at A level.

In the first of a two-part conversation, Bernie traces the journey from that angry teenager to the man he is today. He talks about what was driving the anger — entitlement, a chaotic home, a grammar school that felt wrong, and an adoption he found out about at 17. About the moment a friend called him in rather than called him out, and how that changed the way he thought about women. About the college principal who gave him one last chance. And about what it took to finally allow himself to believe he was clever.

This is a conversation about masculinity and what it actually means to grow up in a man, not a boy.


You can find Bernie as "What Makes A Man" on Instagram


Timestamps

02:27 Why Was He Angry? Grammar School, Entitlement and Resentment

03:44 Getting Arrested, Smashing Up a Pub, Wrecking His A Levels

05:21 Finding Out He Was Adopted at 17

07:35 Feeling Lost — Cycling, a Stolen Bike and More Resentment

09:28 Leaving Aylesbury and Reinventing Himself

11:40 The Friend Who Called Him In Rather Than Called Him Out

13:05 How Long It Took for His Behaviour to Change

15:25 The College Principal Who Gave Him One Final Chance

16:45 The Lecturer Who Believed in Him

18:17 When Do You Think You Were a Fully Formed Man?

19:06 Becoming a Father — and the Man Box Around Caregiving

20:37 Active Dad but Not Taking the Mental Load

21:52 Val as the Initiator — Learning to Follow Her Lead

24:13 Kids Need Boundaries and Care

26:37 Banter, Friendship and Knowing When to Check In

29:34 Setting Up a Support Group for Friends After Mike’s Death

30:50 How Do You Deal with Grief?

32:03 The Man Box, Justifiable Rage and Not Accessing Feelings

34:08 The Feelings Wheel and Processing Emotions

35:58 What Took Him Into Schools

37:48 Enterprise Soapbox — 170,000 Young People

37:59 Torque Ten — Quickfire Questions with Bernie

39:58 Dom’s Closing Reflection




Lines From This Episode

"Inside, this little boy had got completely lost in all of that."


"He took me to one side and said — you’re better than this. I know you’re better than this."


"No one learned anything through shame. Only to be quiet and never say anything again."


"I allowed myself to believe I was actually clever. I’d spent so long thinking it wasn’t cool to be clever."


"We spend so much of our time worrying about what we look like. We don’t consider much about our character."


"We can make ourselves as busy as we want. But sometimes we just have to go — how can I help?"


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]]> Episode 7

Navigating Masculinity Part 1

From Anger to Understanding — A Journey of Growth

Guest: Andrew ‘Bernie’ Bernard — speaker, author and educator


Episode Description

Andrew ‘Bernie’ Bernard has spent nearly two decades working with young people on masculinity, equality, domestic abuse and men’s mental health. He’s delivered keynotes at Parliament and spoken to over 170,000 people in schools and organisations across the country. But before any of that, he was an angry young man from Aylesbury who got arrested on Oxford Street, smashed up a pub, and left school with an E and a U at A level.

In the first of a two-part conversation, Bernie traces the journey from that angry teenager to the man he is today. He talks about what was driving the anger — entitlement, a chaotic home, a grammar school that felt wrong, and an adoption he found out about at 17. About the moment a friend called him in rather than called him out, and how that changed the way he thought about women. About the college principal who gave him one last chance. And about what it took to finally allow himself to believe he was clever.

This is a conversation about masculinity and what it actually means to grow up in a man, not a boy.


You can find Bernie as "What Makes A Man" on Instagram


Timestamps

02:27 Why Was He Angry? Grammar School, Entitlement and Resentment

03:44 Getting Arrested, Smashing Up a Pub, Wrecking His A Levels

05:21 Finding Out He Was Adopted at 17

07:35 Feeling Lost — Cycling, a Stolen Bike and More Resentment

09:28 Leaving Aylesbury and Reinventing Himself

11:40 The Friend Who Called Him In Rather Than Called Him Out

13:05 How Long It Took for His Behaviour to Change

15:25 The College Principal Who Gave Him One Final Chance

16:45 The Lecturer Who Believed in Him

18:17 When Do You Think You Were a Fully Formed Man?

19:06 Becoming a Father — and the Man Box Around Caregiving

20:37 Active Dad but Not Taking the Mental Load

21:52 Val as the Initiator — Learning to Follow Her Lead

24:13 Kids Need Boundaries and Care

26:37 Banter, Friendship and Knowing When to Check In

29:34 Setting Up a Support Group for Friends After Mike’s Death

30:50 How Do You Deal with Grief?

32:03 The Man Box, Justifiable Rage and Not Accessing Feelings

34:08 The Feelings Wheel and Processing Emotions

35:58 What Took Him Into Schools

37:48 Enterprise Soapbox — 170,000 Young People

37:59 Torque Ten — Quickfire Questions with Bernie

39:58 Dom’s Closing Reflection




Lines From This Episode

"Inside, this little boy had got completely lost in all of that."


"He took me to one side and said — you’re better than this. I know you’re better than this."


"No one learned anything through shame. Only to be quiet and never say anything again."


"I allowed myself to believe I was actually clever. I’d spent so long thinking it wasn’t cool to be clever."


"We spend so much of our time worrying about what we look like. We don’t consider much about our character."


"We can make ourselves as busy as we want. But sometimes we just have to go — how can I help?"


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]]> Fathers Day 2026 - I Miss My Mum Fathers Day 2026 - I Miss My Mum Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:07:35 GMT 2:53 6a3785724a8189f2c35da591 false https://shows.acast.com/torque/episodes/fathers-day-2026 6a3785724a8189f2c35da591 699d6e0cdc0d51c3f16b7ae1 fathers-day-2026 bonus 1 In this bonus piece Dom celebrates his Mum's Birthday and talks about why Fathers Day is complicated for him

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]]> In this bonus piece Dom celebrates his Mum's Birthday and talks about why Fathers Day is complicated for him

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]]> Do You Feel Frozen Out? Do You Feel Frozen Out? Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:11:29 GMT 1:08:01 6a250ec34330c50bd3d49819 false https://shows.acast.com/torque/episodes/do-you-feel-frozen-out 6a250ec34330c50bd3d49819 699d6e0cdc0d51c3f16b7ae1 do-you-feel-frozen-out What Every Man Needs To Know About The Menopause But Is Afraid To Ask full 1 6 What Every Man Needs To Know About The Menopause But Is Afraid To Ask

At any one time in the UK, 13 million women are going through perimenopause or menopause. That means every man listening to this knows someone affected by it — right now, or at some point in their life.


Joe Warner is the former editor-in-chief of Men's Fitness magazine and the author of Burning Up, Frozen Out — a book written specifically to close the biggest gap in the menopause conversation: men.


In this episode, Joe talks about what led him to write the book, why men so often make things worse without realising it, and what it actually looks like to be a useful partner during this stage of life.

Dom and Joe cover communication, the talk triangle, how to stop arguments escalating, the chapter on men's own midlife experience, the second mountain, the friendship gap many men fall into, and why strength training matters for both partners in midlife.


Also in this episode: couples psychotherapist Ambika Shekhawat on why women so often initiate couple therapy during this stage of life, and what men can do to better understand what's going on.

Plus Joe's Torque Ten quickfire questions.



Joe Warner Links

Website: hotflushcoldshoulder.com

Instagram: instagram.com/joewarneruk

Get the book: https://geni.us/4nQ1g


Ambika Shekhawat Link

Ambika Profile



KEY HIGHLIGHTS

00:42 Trigger Warning

00:54 13 Million UK Women — Why This Matters to Every Man

03:34 What Led Joe to Write This Book

06:17 Did Joe Face Resistance as a Man Writing About Menopause?

09:34 Is There a Generational Difference in How Men Understand This?

13:00 Why GPs Aren't Trained Well Enough on Menopause

16:00 Why Bringing a Male Partner to a GP Appointment Changes the Outcome

18:01 The Individual Nature of Symptoms

20:00 “Her Bullshit Buffer's Gone” — A Reframe for Men

21:34 Equity, Not Equality

22:27 Feeling Invisible — and Menopause as “The Second Spring”

24:02 Revolving Together, Not Apart

26:49 The Talk Triangle — Timing and Location

28:33 How to Stop Conversations Going Wrong

29:38 What a Hostage Negotiator Taught Joe About De-escalation

31:43 “You Always” vs “I Feel” — How We Talk About Needs

35:00 Dom's Own Experience

37:43 The Chapter on Men in Midlife

39:49 David Brooks and the Second Mountain

43:00 Two People, Both Lonely in the Same House

45:00 The Friendship Gap — What Men Leave Behind

48:00 Reframing Vulnerability as Availability

49:01 Strength Training — Why It Matters for Both Partners in Midlife

53:25 Why Women Often Initiate Couple Therapy in Midlife

55:04 How Couples Can Better Prepare

58:18 Men, Mothers, and Connecting the Dots

01:00:10 Dom's Reflection on His Own Mother

01:01:08 Help vs Support — What Men Can Actually Do

01:03:17 Torque Ten — Quickfire Questions with Joe Warner

01:07:14 Dom's Takeaway

01:07:46 Next Episode — Andrew Bernard on Masculinity



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]]> What Every Man Needs To Know About The Menopause But Is Afraid To Ask

At any one time in the UK, 13 million women are going through perimenopause or menopause. That means every man listening to this knows someone affected by it — right now, or at some point in their life.


Joe Warner is the former editor-in-chief of Men's Fitness magazine and the author of Burning Up, Frozen Out — a book written specifically to close the biggest gap in the menopause conversation: men.


In this episode, Joe talks about what led him to write the book, why men so often make things worse without realising it, and what it actually looks like to be a useful partner during this stage of life.

Dom and Joe cover communication, the talk triangle, how to stop arguments escalating, the chapter on men's own midlife experience, the second mountain, the friendship gap many men fall into, and why strength training matters for both partners in midlife.


Also in this episode: couples psychotherapist Ambika Shekhawat on why women so often initiate couple therapy during this stage of life, and what men can do to better understand what's going on.

Plus Joe's Torque Ten quickfire questions.



Joe Warner Links

Website: hotflushcoldshoulder.com

Instagram: instagram.com/joewarneruk

Get the book: https://geni.us/4nQ1g


Ambika Shekhawat Link

Ambika Profile



KEY HIGHLIGHTS

00:42 Trigger Warning

00:54 13 Million UK Women — Why This Matters to Every Man

03:34 What Led Joe to Write This Book

06:17 Did Joe Face Resistance as a Man Writing About Menopause?

09:34 Is There a Generational Difference in How Men Understand This?

13:00 Why GPs Aren't Trained Well Enough on Menopause

16:00 Why Bringing a Male Partner to a GP Appointment Changes the Outcome

18:01 The Individual Nature of Symptoms

20:00 “Her Bullshit Buffer's Gone” — A Reframe for Men

21:34 Equity, Not Equality

22:27 Feeling Invisible — and Menopause as “The Second Spring”

24:02 Revolving Together, Not Apart

26:49 The Talk Triangle — Timing and Location

28:33 How to Stop Conversations Going Wrong

29:38 What a Hostage Negotiator Taught Joe About De-escalation

31:43 “You Always” vs “I Feel” — How We Talk About Needs

35:00 Dom's Own Experience

37:43 The Chapter on Men in Midlife

39:49 David Brooks and the Second Mountain

43:00 Two People, Both Lonely in the Same House

45:00 The Friendship Gap — What Men Leave Behind

48:00 Reframing Vulnerability as Availability

49:01 Strength Training — Why It Matters for Both Partners in Midlife

53:25 Why Women Often Initiate Couple Therapy in Midlife

55:04 How Couples Can Better Prepare

58:18 Men, Mothers, and Connecting the Dots

01:00:10 Dom's Reflection on His Own Mother

01:01:08 Help vs Support — What Men Can Actually Do

01:03:17 Torque Ten — Quickfire Questions with Joe Warner

01:07:14 Dom's Takeaway

01:07:46 Next Episode — Andrew Bernard on Masculinity



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From Patrol To Podium - Torque | Acast

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Off Screen Off Screen Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:48:38 GMT 1:06:04 6a17f86269630795d8848433 true https://shows.acast.com/torque/episodes/offscreen 6a17f86269630795d8848433 699d6e0cdc0d51c3f16b7ae1 offscreen Overcoming P*rn Addiction - Part 2 full 1 5 In the second half of his conversation with Dom, Freddie Woodward goes deep on the addiction he carried through his entire elite diving career — and for years afterwards.

From his first exposure to pornography as a child to daily use as a teenager, from six years of trying to quit and failing to the moment something finally changed — Freddie tells the full story. He talks about what it did to his relationships, his sense of self, and his ambitions. About the images that were leaked online at 22 and the eight years he spent running from the shame. About the identity shift that eventually made stopping feel different from every previous attempt.


Also in this episode: relationship and psychosexual therapist Olivia Luna on the impact compulsive pornography use has on couples, what she sees in her therapy room, and why secrecy — not the porn itself — is often where the real damage happens.


Plus the full version of Freddie's Torque Ten quickfire questions.



FIND FREDDIE

You can find Freddie on Instagram

@freddiewoodward.identity

@freddie_woodward


And on his Podcast

@divebeyondsportpod


Olivia Luna is a Relationship and Psychosexual Couple Therapist with practices in the heart of London.

She is the Founder of East London Relationship Therapy, based in Shoreditch, and Co-Founder of Central London Relationship Therapy, located in the Harley Street Medical District.

Alongside her clinical work, Olivia provides supervision to fellow practitioners and offers placements to trainee therapists.

Olivia Luna - East London Relationship Therapy

On Instagram

@e_l_r_t



KEY HIGHLIGHTS

00:28  Coming Up on This Episode

00:49  Trigger Warning

01:24  A Shoutout to Listeners in 14 Countries

01:57  The Addiction — First Memories and Early Exposure

04:28  How It Became a Daily Habit

05:29  The Reward System — Deserving It After Training

06:33  How It Changed the Way He Saw Women

08:00  Shame, Loss of Control, and the Productivity Cost

09:02  Novelty, Escalation, and the Infinite Scroll

14:04  When It Escalated — Sharing Images Online

15:46  The Leak — Images Going Public at 22

17:09  Eight Years of Shame and Buried Dreams

19:41  Identity Is the Fundamental Problem

21:23  The Statistics — 10% of UK Men, 60% of Under-18s

22:25  Six Years of Trying to Quit Alone and Failing

23:57  What Finally Worked — Reading, Psychology, Identity Shift

25:05  Why Willpower Alone Doesn't Work

26:07  The Relapse Cycle — How the Circuitry Reopens

29:55  The Most Taboo of the Common Addictions

31:23  Why It's Harder to Spot Than Other Addictions

35:00  The Wider Damage — Relationships, Objectification, Erectile Dysfunction

38:48  How Pressure Environments Create the Conditions for Addiction

41:18  Vulnerability as Strength — What Masculinity Actually Means

43:46  What Conversations Need to Happen

50:54  Torque Ten — Full Quickfire Questions with Freddie

56:43  How Compulsive Use Affects the Brain

58:54  What Couples Say

59:46  How Trust Gets Rebuilt

01:00:19  Shame and Secrecy — The Antidote

01:04:35  Dom's Takeaway — Destigmatising the Conversation

01:05:47  How to Find Freddie and Next Episode



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From Patrol To Podium - Torque | Acast

Debunking Sleep Myths - Torque | Acast

Lessons From A Father's Influence - Torque | Acast

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In the second half of his conversation with Dom, Freddie Woodward goes deep on the addiction he carried through his entire elite diving career — and for years afterwards.

From his first exposure to pornography as a child to daily use as a teenager, from six years of trying to quit and failing to the moment something finally changed — Freddie tells the full story. He talks about what it did to his relationships, his sense of self, and his ambitions. About the images that were leaked online at 22 and the eight years he spent running from the shame. About the identity shift that eventually made stopping feel different from every previous attempt.


Also in this episode: relationship and psychosexual therapist Olivia Luna on the impact compulsive pornography use has on couples, what she sees in her therapy room, and why secrecy — not the porn itself — is often where the real damage happens.


Plus the full version of Freddie's Torque Ten quickfire questions.



FIND FREDDIE

You can find Freddie on Instagram

@freddiewoodward.identity

@freddie_woodward


And on his Podcast

@divebeyondsportpod


Olivia Luna is a Relationship and Psychosexual Couple Therapist with practices in the heart of London.

She is the Founder of East London Relationship Therapy, based in Shoreditch, and Co-Founder of Central London Relationship Therapy, located in the Harley Street Medical District.

Alongside her clinical work, Olivia provides supervision to fellow practitioners and offers placements to trainee therapists.

Olivia Luna - East London Relationship Therapy

On Instagram

@e_l_r_t



KEY HIGHLIGHTS

00:28  Coming Up on This Episode

00:49  Trigger Warning

01:24  A Shoutout to Listeners in 14 Countries

01:57  The Addiction — First Memories and Early Exposure

04:28  How It Became a Daily Habit

05:29  The Reward System — Deserving It After Training

06:33  How It Changed the Way He Saw Women

08:00  Shame, Loss of Control, and the Productivity Cost

09:02  Novelty, Escalation, and the Infinite Scroll

14:04  When It Escalated — Sharing Images Online

15:46  The Leak — Images Going Public at 22

17:09  Eight Years of Shame and Buried Dreams

19:41  Identity Is the Fundamental Problem

21:23  The Statistics — 10% of UK Men, 60% of Under-18s

22:25  Six Years of Trying to Quit Alone and Failing

23:57  What Finally Worked — Reading, Psychology, Identity Shift

25:05  Why Willpower Alone Doesn't Work

26:07  The Relapse Cycle — How the Circuitry Reopens

29:55  The Most Taboo of the Common Addictions

31:23  Why It's Harder to Spot Than Other Addictions

35:00  The Wider Damage — Relationships, Objectification, Erectile Dysfunction

38:48  How Pressure Environments Create the Conditions for Addiction

41:18  Vulnerability as Strength — What Masculinity Actually Means

43:46  What Conversations Need to Happen

50:54  Torque Ten — Full Quickfire Questions with Freddie

56:43  How Compulsive Use Affects the Brain

58:54  What Couples Say

59:46  How Trust Gets Rebuilt

01:00:19  Shame and Secrecy — The Antidote

01:04:35  Dom's Takeaway — Destigmatising the Conversation

01:05:47  How to Find Freddie and Next Episode



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From Patrol To Podium - Torque | Acast

Debunking Sleep Myths - Torque | Acast

Lessons From A Father's Influence - Torque | Acast

Diving Into Olympic Pressure - Torque | Acast

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Diving Into Olympic Pressure Diving Into Olympic Pressure Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:16:39 GMT 47:00 6a17f2f069630795d882f1a4 true https://shows.acast.com/torque/episodes/divingintoolympicpressure 6a17f2f069630795d882f1a4 699d6e0cdc0d51c3f16b7ae1 divingintoolympicpressure Elite On The Outside, Addicted In Private, Human Throughout - Part 1 full 1 4 In this episode, Freddie Woodward shares his journey from being talent spotted at a young age to becoming an Olympic diver. He discusses the intensity of his training, the impact of identity and expectations, and the physical challenges he faced as he grew. Freddie opens up about his struggles with imposter syndrome and mental health, the significance of his success at the Commonwealth Games, and the road to the Olympics, culminating in his experience competing in Rio. In this segment, the conversation delves into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by athletes post-competition, particularly focusing on his experiences after participating in the Olympics. Themes of expectation, identity, and the transition from competitive diving to performance in shows are explored.


FIND FREDDIE

You can find Freddie on Instagram

@freddiewoodward.identity

@freddie_woodward


And on his Podcast

@divebeyondsportpod



KEY HIGHLIGHTS

02:03 Diving Chose Me — Being Talent-Spotted at Seven


04:08 The Fear That Never Went Away


07:58 Forty-Eight Weeks a Year — the Relentlessness of Elite Training


13:56 Imposter Syndrome, Comparison, and Dark Motivation


19:27 Commonwealth Games Success — Did Winning Change Anything?


23:15 Getting to Rio and the Moment It Sank In


30:44 19th Place — One Position Outside the Semi-Final


39:29 Six Years on the Ships — Diving Without the Pressure


43:15 Torque Shorts — Quickfire Questions with Freddie


45:39 Dom's Takeaway — Imposter Syndrome and the Comparison Trap


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From Patrol To Podium - Torque | Acast

Debunking Sleep Myths - Torque | Acast

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]]> In this episode, Freddie Woodward shares his journey from being talent spotted at a young age to becoming an Olympic diver. He discusses the intensity of his training, the impact of identity and expectations, and the physical challenges he faced as he grew. Freddie opens up about his struggles with imposter syndrome and mental health, the significance of his success at the Commonwealth Games, and the road to the Olympics, culminating in his experience competing in Rio. In this segment, the conversation delves into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by athletes post-competition, particularly focusing on his experiences after participating in the Olympics. Themes of expectation, identity, and the transition from competitive diving to performance in shows are explored.


FIND FREDDIE

You can find Freddie on Instagram

@freddiewoodward.identity

@freddie_woodward


And on his Podcast

@divebeyondsportpod



KEY HIGHLIGHTS

02:03 Diving Chose Me — Being Talent-Spotted at Seven


04:08 The Fear That Never Went Away


07:58 Forty-Eight Weeks a Year — the Relentlessness of Elite Training


13:56 Imposter Syndrome, Comparison, and Dark Motivation


19:27 Commonwealth Games Success — Did Winning Change Anything?


23:15 Getting to Rio and the Moment It Sank In


30:44 19th Place — One Position Outside the Semi-Final


39:29 Six Years on the Ships — Diving Without the Pressure


43:15 Torque Shorts — Quickfire Questions with Freddie


45:39 Dom's Takeaway — Imposter Syndrome and the Comparison Trap


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]]> From Patrol To Podium From Patrol To Podium Sun, 31 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT 49:25 6a0c0be70bb7fec0e3b3d1c7 true https://shows.acast.com/torque/episodes/from-patrol-to-podium 6a0c0be70bb7fec0e3b3d1c7 699d6e0cdc0d51c3f16b7ae1 from-patrol-to-podium full 1 1 Discover Ricky Banner's incredible journey from military service to overcoming life-changing injuries. Learn about resilience and inspiration for those facing adversity. In this conversation, Ricky Banner shares his incredible journey from a troubled youth to a soldier in the army, detailing the life-changing moment when he was injured by an IED in Afghanistan. He discusses the physical and mental challenges he faced after his amputation, his struggles with depression, and how he found inspiration in others at Headley Court rehabilitation centre. Ricky also talks about his journey into adaptive sports, particularly Hyrox, and his commitment to helping others through mental health retreats for men.


02:51 Ricky's Military Background and Injury


10:39 The Aftermath of the Explosion


18:06 Mental Health and Recovery


24:34 Finding Inspiration and Humor


26:15 Physical Achievements and High Rocks Journey


28:53 The Journey into High Rocks


35:15 Mental Health Retreats for Men


45:45 Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights


You can find Ricky on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/hybrid_amputee?igsh=d2F6dmI2NjczaHp4


Link to Ricky’s GoFundMe Retreat page

https://gofund.me/91e446cad


Link to Discomfort Zone Documentary page

https://greenlit.com/project/discomfort-zone?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAR9br9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeMiRgaJAmvcyHKaPICxBQH3PfsLse1NxCExoHSHkn56CwsPgvazR6H3834Vw_aem_qNx4u8aDWQZjZyFcaLPADQ

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]]> Discover Ricky Banner's incredible journey from military service to overcoming life-changing injuries. Learn about resilience and inspiration for those facing adversity. In this conversation, Ricky Banner shares his incredible journey from a troubled youth to a soldier in the army, detailing the life-changing moment when he was injured by an IED in Afghanistan. He discusses the physical and mental challenges he faced after his amputation, his struggles with depression, and how he found inspiration in others at Headley Court rehabilitation centre. Ricky also talks about his journey into adaptive sports, particularly Hyrox, and his commitment to helping others through mental health retreats for men.


02:51 Ricky's Military Background and Injury


10:39 The Aftermath of the Explosion


18:06 Mental Health and Recovery


24:34 Finding Inspiration and Humor


26:15 Physical Achievements and High Rocks Journey


28:53 The Journey into High Rocks


35:15 Mental Health Retreats for Men


45:45 Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights


You can find Ricky on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/hybrid_amputee?igsh=d2F6dmI2NjczaHp4


Link to Ricky’s GoFundMe Retreat page

https://gofund.me/91e446cad


Link to Discomfort Zone Documentary page

https://greenlit.com/project/discomfort-zone?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAR9br9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeMiRgaJAmvcyHKaPICxBQH3PfsLse1NxCExoHSHkn56CwsPgvazR6H3834Vw_aem_qNx4u8aDWQZjZyFcaLPADQ

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]]> <![CDATA[Lessons From A Father's Influence]]> Sun, 31 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT 56:47 6a114dc3a9d3d2ec1437c8f1 true https://shows.acast.com/torque/episodes/what-you-can-control 6a114dc3a9d3d2ec1437c8f1 699d6e0cdc0d51c3f16b7ae1 what-you-can-control Breaking the Cycle: Parenting Lessons Learned full 1 3 In this conversation, Russell Thompson reflects on his upbringing, discussing the strict family values instilled by his father and the impact of alcohol on family dynamics. He shares insights on how these experiences shaped his views on fatherhood and his desire to break the cycle of control in parenting. The discussion highlights the importance of personal growth and learning from past experiences to foster healthier relationships with his own children. In this conversation, Russell reflects on his journey of emotional availability as a parent, the significance of marriage after a long relationship, and the principles of stoicism that guide his life. He discusses the evolving landscape of men's mental health and the importance of creating supportive workplaces that prioritize mental well-being.


02:26 Reflections on Childhood and Masculinity


05:41 The Role of Alcohol in Family Dynamics


09:22 Navigating Relationships with Alcohol


10:31 Impact of Fatherhood on Personal Choices


12:29 Desires for Connection and Understanding


18:13 Control and Its Consequences


21:16 The Weight of Family Secrets


23:31 Reclaiming Personal Identity


28:39 Breaking the Cycle of Parenting


29:16 Creating Emotional Availability


31:26 Empowering Parenting: A New Approach


32:32 A Journey to Marriage: Reflections on Commitment


35:27 The Growth of Men: Maturity and Stoicism


39:15 Men's Mental Health: Changing Perspectives


42:55 Designing Better Workplaces: Balancing Life and Work


45:15 Breaking the Cycle: Parenting and Personal Growth


46:29 Understanding Intergenerational Traits: A Psychological Perspective



You can find Russell at

Russell Thompson - Director on Demand

LinkedIn - Russell Thompson | LinkedIn


I also talked with Nic Nistor about what we can about traits we recognise but want to leave behind

Home - NN Psychology- Nic Nistor Clinical Psychologist

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]]> In this conversation, Russell Thompson reflects on his upbringing, discussing the strict family values instilled by his father and the impact of alcohol on family dynamics. He shares insights on how these experiences shaped his views on fatherhood and his desire to break the cycle of control in parenting. The discussion highlights the importance of personal growth and learning from past experiences to foster healthier relationships with his own children. In this conversation, Russell reflects on his journey of emotional availability as a parent, the significance of marriage after a long relationship, and the principles of stoicism that guide his life. He discusses the evolving landscape of men's mental health and the importance of creating supportive workplaces that prioritize mental well-being.


02:26 Reflections on Childhood and Masculinity


05:41 The Role of Alcohol in Family Dynamics


09:22 Navigating Relationships with Alcohol


10:31 Impact of Fatherhood on Personal Choices


12:29 Desires for Connection and Understanding


18:13 Control and Its Consequences


21:16 The Weight of Family Secrets


23:31 Reclaiming Personal Identity


28:39 Breaking the Cycle of Parenting


29:16 Creating Emotional Availability


31:26 Empowering Parenting: A New Approach


32:32 A Journey to Marriage: Reflections on Commitment


35:27 The Growth of Men: Maturity and Stoicism


39:15 Men's Mental Health: Changing Perspectives


42:55 Designing Better Workplaces: Balancing Life and Work


45:15 Breaking the Cycle: Parenting and Personal Growth


46:29 Understanding Intergenerational Traits: A Psychological Perspective



You can find Russell at

Russell Thompson - Director on Demand

LinkedIn - Russell Thompson | LinkedIn


I also talked with Nic Nistor about what we can about traits we recognise but want to leave behind

Home - NN Psychology- Nic Nistor Clinical Psychologist

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]]> Debunking Sleep Myths Debunking Sleep Myths Sun, 31 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT 53:36 6a114dce42bb55037b7d9252 true https://shows.acast.com/torque/episodes/debunking-sleep-myths 6a114dce42bb55037b7d9252 699d6e0cdc0d51c3f16b7ae1 debunking-sleep-myths How I Became The Sleep Geek full 1 2 In this conversation, James Wilson, known as The Sleep Geek, shares his journey from being a poor sleeper to becoming a sleep expert. He discusses the irony of his background in a family of bedmakers and how his personal struggles with sleep led him to explore solutions for others. The conversation delves into the challenges he faced, including scepticism from others in the industry and the cultural attitudes towards sleep, particularly among men. James emphasizes the importance of understanding sleep as a complex issue rather than a simple fix, advocating for a compassionate approach to helping others improve their sleep. In this conversation, James discusses the pervasive myths surrounding sleep, particularly in the context of societal expectations and sports. He emphasizes the toxic culture that equates poor sleep with success and debunks common misconceptions about sleep duration and quality. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, he highlights the importance of understanding individual sleep needs and the detrimental effects of sleep myths on overall wellbeing. The conversation also touches on cognitive techniques to improve sleep and the broader implications of sleep on decision-making and life quality.


02:57 Awareness of Sleep Issues


05:30 The Journey to Sleep Solutions


10:47 Facing Online Criticism


11:26 Navigating the Sleep Industry


16:16 Cultural Attitudes Towards Sleep


20:38 The Bragging Rights of Poor Sleep


21:20 The Toxicity of Poor Sleep and Success Myths


22:50 Debunking Sleep Myths in Sports and Society


25:31 The Pressure of Sleep Norms and Expectations


27:27 The Impact of Sleep Myths on Wellbeing


29:26 Transformative Stories: The Power of Good Sleep


31:58 Practical Sleep Solutions and Misconceptions


34:50 Cognitive Techniques for Better Sleep


38:02 The Cost of Poor Sleep and Unasked Questions



You can find James at;

thesleepgeek.co.uk

Sleep Expert | kipmate


Instagram James Wilson (@thesleepgeek) • Instagram photos and videos

LinkedIn James Wilson | LinkedIn


Julie Moore - Julie Moore - Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health

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]]> In this conversation, James Wilson, known as The Sleep Geek, shares his journey from being a poor sleeper to becoming a sleep expert. He discusses the irony of his background in a family of bedmakers and how his personal struggles with sleep led him to explore solutions for others. The conversation delves into the challenges he faced, including scepticism from others in the industry and the cultural attitudes towards sleep, particularly among men. James emphasizes the importance of understanding sleep as a complex issue rather than a simple fix, advocating for a compassionate approach to helping others improve their sleep. In this conversation, James discusses the pervasive myths surrounding sleep, particularly in the context of societal expectations and sports. He emphasizes the toxic culture that equates poor sleep with success and debunks common misconceptions about sleep duration and quality. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, he highlights the importance of understanding individual sleep needs and the detrimental effects of sleep myths on overall wellbeing. The conversation also touches on cognitive techniques to improve sleep and the broader implications of sleep on decision-making and life quality.


02:57 Awareness of Sleep Issues


05:30 The Journey to Sleep Solutions


10:47 Facing Online Criticism


11:26 Navigating the Sleep Industry


16:16 Cultural Attitudes Towards Sleep


20:38 The Bragging Rights of Poor Sleep


21:20 The Toxicity of Poor Sleep and Success Myths


22:50 Debunking Sleep Myths in Sports and Society


25:31 The Pressure of Sleep Norms and Expectations


27:27 The Impact of Sleep Myths on Wellbeing


29:26 Transformative Stories: The Power of Good Sleep


31:58 Practical Sleep Solutions and Misconceptions


34:50 Cognitive Techniques for Better Sleep


38:02 The Cost of Poor Sleep and Unasked Questions



You can find James at;

thesleepgeek.co.uk

Sleep Expert | kipmate


Instagram James Wilson (@thesleepgeek) • Instagram photos and videos

LinkedIn James Wilson | LinkedIn


Julie Moore - Julie Moore - Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health

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]]> Torque Trailer - The Short One Torque Trailer - The Short One Tue, 26 May 2026 05:58:57 GMT 0:58 6a1536a18ff41815a84a5bbb false https://shows.acast.com/torque/episodes/torque-trailer 6a1536a18ff41815a84a5bbb 699d6e0cdc0d51c3f16b7ae1 torque-trailer trailer 1 We want to hear from you

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]]> We want to hear from you

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]]> Torque Trailer Torque Trailer Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT 2:51 6a1062d3163f100183358bca false https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYrmmUQNL9u/?igsh=ZjE1b2pqMmR1d3Jt 6a1062d3163f100183358bca 699d6e0cdc0d51c3f16b7ae1 Extended trailer 1 A podcast about men, life, connection and the things we don’t always say out loud.

Real life stories, told with honesty


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]]> A podcast about men, life, connection and the things we don’t always say out loud.

Real life stories, told with honesty


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