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Mark Charlie Valentine, Sebastian Budniak

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Talk About Mental Health & Well-Being… Why Not? Mark ‘Charlie’ Valentine suffered life changing mental illness, before beginning a journey to recovery and wellness; the darkness of PTSD transformed by the light atop mountains and beyond. Mark is now joining forces with Seb Budniak, to make up the ‘White Fox Talking’ team. Through a series of Podcasts and Vlogs, ‘White Fox Talking’ will be bringing you a variety of guests, topics, and inspirational stories relating to improving mental well-be ...
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Could climbing hold the key to overcoming grief and mental health challenges? Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Richard Chapman from Climbing Matters, who shares his transformative journey through the loss of his son Archie and how climbing became his lifeline. Growing up in Cornwall with a deep-rooted pass…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Discover the transformative power of adventure with Belinda Kirk, an experienced expedition leader and passionate advocate for the mental health benefits of outdoor experiences. In this episode, Belinda shares her incredible journey leading expeditions across challenging terrains and discusses the profound impact th…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Ever wondered how the pursuit of positive vibes can reshape your life? Meet our guest, Ben Randm, a self-proclaimed "vibe architect" whose journey from a small-town kid in Bradford to a global creative force is nothing short of inspiring. Ben shares heartfelt stories about his hard-working single mother, his initial…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message What happens when a promising footballer switches tracks to become an award-winning music artist? Jovanni Sterling, also known as Graft, shares his captivating story with us. From his early days navigating the neighbourhoods of Leeds and the impact of his parents' separation, to overcoming the challenges in his foot…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message What if the labels and language we use are the very barriers to our personal growth? Join us as Roy shares his deeply transformative experiences with ayahuasca, revealing how he came to understand that our thoughts and feelings do not define us. Through powerful analogies like watching thoughts pass by on a train pl…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Join us for an unforgettable episode of the White Fox Talking Podcast as we sit down with Roy Morris, who opens up about his journey from the turbulent streets of Leeds in the 1960s and 70s to a profound path of self-discovery and healing. Growing up as a mixed-race child in a predominantly white community, Roy navi…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message What happens when grief propels you into a mission of advocacy and healing? In today's episode, we sit down with Katy Roberts, a courageous woman who is cycling the entire coast of the UK to raise awareness for mental health. Driven by the heartbreaking loss of her father to suicide at the age of 17, Katy shares her…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message When Mark Charlie-Valentine decided to follow Leeds United to Istanbul in 2000, he couldn't have imagined the violent nightmare that awaited him. Join us as Mark courageously shares his harrowing ordeal in detail, recounting the build-up to the tragic night when he witnessed his friends being brutally attacked by a …
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Embarking on a transformative outdoor journey, Helen tale of transition from a theology and finance background to a champion of inclusivity in outdoor adventure captivates us in this episode. Her brainchild, the Elemental Challenge Award and Welcome in the Wild initiative, breaks barriers, inviting everyone to find …
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Send White Fox Talking a Message As we celebrate the 48th episode of our podcast journey, the power of sports and community in shaping young lives takes centre stage. We've witnessed first-hand how participation in local sports programs not only diverts youth from negative influences but also nurtures their growth into confident, community-driven l…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message We welcome Andy Higson of Blackdog Outdoors into our fold. His tales of finding solace in the wilderness and creating a sanctuary for mental wellness through nature are nothing short of inspiring. Together, we traverse the peaks and valleys of mental health awareness, community outreach, and the personal triumphs of…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message When Stu Skinner embarked on a cycling journey across Southeast Asia, little did he know that it would mark the beginning of an expedition into the depths of his own mental health and pave the way for the Head Outside Awards. Our latest conversation with Stu is not just a narrative of recovery and discovery; it's a …
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Send White Fox Talking a Message When Danny Giblin swapped his security badge for a mission to educate and uplift young people with special needs, he didn't just step into a new career; he launched a lifeline for those left adrift by the conventional school system. In today's episode, Danny joins us to recount the birth of TAO Activities, an innova…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Ever felt the vibrations of sound wash over you like a healing wave? Christian Jensen, a sound therapy alchemist from North Yorkshire, joins us to share the profound and sometimes unexpected ways soundbaths can influence our brainwave frequencies, leading to deep relaxation and cellular healing. From the ripples of …
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Surrender to the sandman and redefine your relationship with the night as James Wilson, "The Sleep Geek," guides us through the meandering world of sleep and mental health. This episode promises to enlighten you on why sleep isn't just a night-time routine but a crucial pillar of our well-being. James, with his vast…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message When the unthinkable happened, and we lost 23-year-old Andy Roberts to suicide, a new beacon of hope for men's mental health emerged from the depths of tragedy. Andy's Man Club, founded by his brother-in-law, former rugby player Luke Ambler, has grown from a single gathering in Halifax to a nationwide network of 160…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message When the world feels like it's spinning out of control, sometimes the most grounding thing we can do is listen to someone who's fought to regain their balance. That's what Martin Swithenbank, an outdoor instructor from Yorkshire, brings to our latest conversation. He gets real about his battle with the bottle, offer…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message When we think of scars from service, we often picture physical injuries. But what about the injuries we can't see? Complex PTSD, a condition brought on by repeated traumas, is one such invisible wound. Our guest today is Joe Winch, a former Royal Marine who was medically discharged due to complex PTSD and hearing is…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Imagine a therapy session that doesn’t confine you to the four walls of an office but takes you into the great outdoors, where you can literally and metaphorically breathe better. In our latest podcast episode, we chat with Stacey McKenna, a specialist in outdoor counselling, who shares with us how nature therapy ca…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Discover how a childhood spent freely exploring the outdoors shaped naturalist Iolo Williams into the passionate advocate for nature therapy he is today. The connection between nature and mental health is not just a topic we discuss - it’s a journey we embark on, with Iolo as our guide. Drawing from his personal exp…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Have you ever thought about how beautiful, vast landscapes of nature could be a salve for the soul? Perhaps, you're curious about the transformational power of outdoor activities for mental well-being? Then you'll definitely want to tune in to our conversation with Dave Jones, a Welsh gamer turned mountaineer whose …
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Today's guest, Alex, is a testament to the power of the human spirit, the determination to overcome, and the healing potency of mother nature. This inspiring motivational speaker and founder of Mind Over Mountains, a mental health charity, shares his once tumultuous journey, laden with childhood epilepsy, a relentle…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message What would you say if I told you that your best therapist might be nature itself? In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Richard Whall, a lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, to explore the powerful, healing benefits of nature therapy. From his transition from primary school teaching to promoti…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Join us for a captivating conversation with the extraordinary Fiona Oakes, four-time world record holder in marathon running. Fiona's tale isn't just one of athletic prowess; it's a narrative intertwined with her passion for animal advocacy, veganism, and unwavering discipline. With her incredible achievements in th…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Ever wondered how the combination of adventure and neuropsychology can optimize your brain functioning and help you battle stress? Join us on this fascinating journey where we unravel the secrets with our special guest, Dave Gallagher, a Mountain Leader, Adventure and Chartered Psychologist, who firmly believes in t…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Ever thought about how military life prepares you for the struggles of the real world? Prepare to be moved as our guest, Jacob Kelly, retraces his gripping journey from a tumultuous childhood to a life in the military and finally stepping back into civilian life. With each chapter, he recounts his battles with addic…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Ever wondered about the transformative and healing powers of cacao? In this enlightening episode, we delve into the world of cacao ceremonies with our special guest, Paul Makinson. Paul bravely shares his journey, detailing his struggles with mental health issues and addiction, and his path to recovery and spiritual…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Our 30th episode and we wanted to bring you something special! To quote the Audysseyave website description - “To experience Audio Visual Entrainment is to enter a world beyond language, where the mind is free to roam and explore the unknown. It is a transformative experience that opens the door to new dimensions of…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Holly Budge is an Everest summiteer, world record adventurer, the first woman to skydive Everest, a passionate conservationist & inspirational keynote speaker. She has the ability to push herself out of her comfort zone, and is able to rationalise when her body is screaming “NO” but her mind is whispering “yes”! She…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message This episode follows on from our earlier episode #20, ‘Nico about Living With Anxiety’, when we spoke with Nico about him finding Hypnotherapy helping with his symptoms of anxiety. Emma Hewitt is the Clinical Hypnotherapist who helped Nico navigate his anxiety, and we were excited to hear the story from the therapis…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Rich Cadden is a 2 times former Thai Boxing World Champion. He is also a degree qualified Engineer, Human Performance Consultant, strength & conditioning coach, Thai Boxing gym owner, presenter & commentator, Master NLP Practitioner and much more! We were delighted to welcome Rich, into the White Fox Talking studio,…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Dr. Indra Barathan (MBBS, DRCOG, DFFP, MRCGP, IFM [2018]) was a practising GP for over 20 years before ‘a light bulb moment’ saw her deciding to found her own Functional Medicine practice. Originally one of the first multi-disciplinary specialist functional medicine clinics in the North, it is now one of the largest…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Iron man, triathlete, swim coach, podcaster, life coach… Ali has specialist knowledge and experience in a wide range of areas. Having struggled with various mental health issues of his own, he now draws on this personal and professional experience and knowledge to help others with his ‘walk & talk’ Life Coaching. Al…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Toby Wiltshire joined us in the studio to talk to us about Mindfulness. What is Mindfulness, how to practise and what can be achieved by maintaining a regular practice in regard to mental well being. Discovering Mindfulness during a hedonistic period in his life, Toby was introduced to the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn by …
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Legendary Ibiza DJ, Brandon Block, joined us to talk about his life journey which has taken him from the early days playing in London pubs, to superstar status in Ibiza , to near death and now to life coach & SMART recovery trainer. Brandon began his DJ career playing in his local pubs in London. He was there at the…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Ryan lived homeless, on the streets and sofa surfing, around Holyhead from the age of 13. By his own admission, he was a hard child to live with, taking every opportunity to run away and punching holes in walls during his frequent outbursts of anger. Despite living rough, Ryan continued attending school and an educa…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Mike joined us for a conversation about the Run For all events. This took us to where it all began with the unbelievable strength and motivation of legend, the late, Jane Tomlinson. Having received a terminal cancer diagnosis, Jane was told to go home and make the best of her remaining 4 to 5 months, Jane actually w…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message El Nico approached us with the offer of coming into the White Fox Talking studio to talk about his experience of living with anxiety. What followed was a very honest, brave and personal account of him coming to terms with the many complex symptoms that can affect the lives of those with the condition. With the inten…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Megan joined us in the studio for a conversation about this therapeutic technique. Biodynamic craniosacral therapy is gentle, holistic bodywork that can support the healing of aches and pains, acute and chronic illnesses, as well as emotional and psychological disturbances. Or even simply to help develop wellbeing, …
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Ricky came into the studio where we discussed his earlier life including his success in kickboxing, losing his father and becoming a father himself, his career in the hospitality industry and going onto founding Industry Boxing Events. He talks to us about how IBE came about, which he founded alongside Ben Brown, an…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Scott & Marcus joined us online from Andorra, where they are both experienced BASI snowsports instructors. We talk in particular about their work in adaptive snowsports, where they use their knowledge and skills to allow, or assist, people with wide-ranging disabilities to experience the physical and mental well-bei…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message A timely phone call from ‘mum’ probably stopped Adam becoming another suicide statistic. The pressures of management roles within the hospitality industry, relationship problems, combined with late nights, lack of quality sleep and huge alcohol consumption led to a diagnosis of depression and saw Adam ask himself “W…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Trevor Lund held a burning desire to cycle from Tierra Del Fuego to Alaska, a distance of over 16000 miles. This over 10-month journey would see him enjoy, and sometimes not enjoy, many experiences and emotions whilst achieving his long-held dream. White Fox Talking spoke to Trevor about how the desire to fulfill hi…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message A traumatic experience whilst in childbirth left Grace with postnatal depression and PTSD. Some years later, she made a journey to Wales to rediscover her childhood love of horses, where a chance meeting with one particular horse resulted in Grace coming to terms with her trauma. Grace has now written, best-selling …
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Alcohol & cocaine use brought some escapism to Wayne from his ‘colourful’ life. The thought of ‘getting off it’ for a couple of days saw Wayne accept an invitation to join an Ayahuasca ceremony. The ceremony took Wayne on a journey back into his early years and the unravelling of a deeply buried, traumatic & heartbr…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message An estimated 5-10% of AFAB (assigned female at birth) individuals have Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder. 30% of these individuals will attempt suicide in their lifetime, with a greater percentage experiencing suicidal thoughts and self harm. Laura talks to us about her experience of living with debilitating PMDD, be…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message We wrap up our first series with an informal chat about where we started, the guests who have kindly spoken to us, the stress of putting a podcast together…. and outlines for next season! Thank you to all the wonderful people who have spoken to us about mental health & well-being! Find your way back to you! This epi…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message “Using biomorphic shapes and vivid colours, Nicolas expresses his innermost thoughts and feelings. As much as possible, Nicolas allows his hand to be guided by the impulse of what psychologist Carl Jung referred to as the “collective unconscious” – a kind of ancestral memory in which the cumulative experiences of ge…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message Suicide is the biggest killer of under 35s in the UK. Over 200 school children are lost to suicide every year. *source www.papyrus-uk.org Mike Palmer lost his daughter to suicide when she was just 17. Teaming up with fellow bereaved fathers, Tim & Andy, they formed ‘3 Dads Walking’. Together they are raising awarene…
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Send White Fox Talking a Message A number of traumatic incidents resulted in Becca being diagnosed as having Complex PTSD, one of these incidents also left her suffering with the symptoms of Phantom Pain. Various therapies followed, as well as lengthy periods on referral waiting lists…. Watching a documentary which examined replacing anti-depressan…
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