Tom's Talks

The Tom’s Talks Podcast explores the stories behind the people — the highs, the lows, and the moments that shape who we become.
What does it really mean to be a man in today’s world?
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tom Stroud to unpack masculinity, mental health, and the growing crisis of male loneliness.
But this conversation goes far deeper than reality TV.
Tom opens up about growing up without a father, dealing with loss, navigating social media pressure, and how a life-changing experience led him to build a thriving men’s community — helping thousands of men connect, open up, and support each other.
We explore the uncomfortable truths around modern masculinity, toxic online influences, and why so many men are struggling in silence.
This is an honest, raw, and necessary conversation.
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In this powerful episode of Tom’s Talks, we sit down with Jamie “The Giant” — Gladiator, former British bodybuilding champion, firefighter, and coach — to go beyond the persona and uncover the man behind the size and strength.
From consuming 10,000 calories a day at the peak of his bodybuilding career to facing the harsh mental reality of body dysmorphia, Jamie opens up about the obsession, sacrifice, and identity struggles that come with chasing physical perfection.
But this conversation goes much deeper than fitness…
We explore:
The truth about toxic masculinity, social media, and the “manosphere”
Why core values and integrity matter more than ever
His experiences as a firefighter, including life-or-death moments
ADHD, late diagnosis, and how it’s shaped his life as a father
Why being “fit” isn’t about aesthetics — but balance, purpose, and longevity
This is an honest, raw, and thought-provoking conversation about identity, discipline, mental health, and what it really means to be a good man in today’s world.
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The Tom's Talks Podcast is a place where we speak to a vast array of people from different walks of life and find out what makes them them. We will speak about their unique journey and delve into the highs and the lows which ultimately define them. 

He was 8 years old when the abuse started.

In this episode of the Tom’s Talks Podcast, Ryan Gadsby shares the full story of how he was groomed, manipulated, and abused by his stepfather — someone he trusted as a role model.

What makes this conversation so powerful is how normal everything seemed on the outside.

From gifts and attention… to control, fear, and silence.
This isn’t just a story — it’s something every parent and young person needs to hear.

If you take one thing from this episode, let it be awareness.

⚠️ Sensitive topics:
Child abuse, grooming, mental health, suicide
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The Tom's Talks Podcast is a place where we speak to a vast array of people from different walks of life and find out what makes them them. We will speak about their unique journey and delve into the highs and the lows which ultimately define them. 

What happens when a doctor suddenly becomes the patient?

In this powerful episode of Tom’s Talks, we sit down with Dr Anisha Patel — a GP, author, speaker, and bowel cancer survivor — who shares her deeply personal journey from diagnosis to recovery, and everything that came after.

At just 39 years old, Anisha was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer — despite having no obvious risk factors. What followed was a life-changing experience that reshaped her mindset, her career, and her mission.

This conversation goes far beyond cancer. It’s about resilience, perspective, mental health, and the small habits that could genuinely save your life.

This is one of those conversations that could change how you look at your health forever.

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The Tom's Talks Podcast is a place where we speak to a vast array of people from different walks of life and find out what makes them them. We will speak about their unique journey and delve into the highs and the lows which ultimately define them.
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Paul Mort — a two-time UK Master Coach of the Year — for one of the most raw and honest conversations on mindset, mental health and personal growth you’ll hear.

Paul opens up about hitting rock bottom… standing on the edge of a cliff ready to end his life… and the moment he decided to change everything. From addiction, lost years, and a complete lack of purpose — to building a life of impact, speaking on global stages, and helping thousands transform their mindset.

This isn’t surface-level motivation. This is the truth most people avoid.
This episode is proudly sponsored by Unthin - The UK's number 1 hairloss solution. Clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair from within.
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