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Tom's Talks

Tom Dickinson

Welcome to the Tom's Talks Podcast, where we explore the unique stories that shape extraordinary lives.

Join me, Tom Dickinson - public speaker, mindset coach and mental health advocate, as I sit down with inspiring individuals from all walks of life. In each episode, we delve into personal journeys, uncovering the pivotal moments, triumphs and challenges that have defined them. The Tom's Talks Podcast offers raw and authentic conversations that remind us we're all on our own unique path.

Tune in to be inspired, enlightened, and empowered to embrace your own story.

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April 5 · 1 hr 38 min
Childhood Sex Abuse Survivor Opens Up | Ryan Gadsby
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 This episode is proudly sponsored by Unthin - The UK's number 1 hairloss solution. Clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair from within. Use code TOM20 for 20% off your order: https://unthinhair.com/?aff=toms-talks.co.uk Support the show Check out my website: toms-talks.co.uk Follow me on Instagram: toms.talks__ Follow me on TikTok: tomstalks Subscribe on YouTube: TomsTalks
March 29 · 58 min
Why Cancer Rates Are Exploding (And What You Can Do) | Dr Anisha Patel
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. This episode is proudly sponsored by Unthin - The UK's number 1 hairloss solution. Clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair from within. Use code TOM20 for 20% off your order: https://unthinhair.com/?aff=toms-talks.co.uk Support the show Check out my website: toms-talks.co.uk Follow me on Instagram: toms.talks__ Follow me on TikTok: tomstalks Subscribe on YouTube: TomsTalks
March 22 · 54 min
I Was Ready To End My Life… Then Everything Changed | Paul Mort
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. Use code TOM20 for 20% off your order: https://unthinhair.com/?aff=toms-talks.co.uk Support the show Check out my website: toms-talks.co.uk Follow me on Instagram: toms.talks__ Follow me on TikTok: tomstalks Subscribe on YouTube: TomsTalks
March 15 · 1 hr 13 min
I was left at a telephone box at 10 years old... | Charlotte Jonsie
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 of the Tom’s Talks Podcast, we sit down with Charlotte Jonsie, a women's coach, TEDx speaker and mental health advocate to talk about authenticity, motherhood, mental health and the small habits that can completely change your life. After experiencing postpartum depression and hitting one of the lowest points of her life, she rebuilt herself through small daily practices that helped regulate her nervous system, improve her mindset and reconnect with who she truly is. From growing up in a chaotic environment to eventually stepping onto a TEDx stage, Charlotte's story is a reminder that your past doesn’t define your future. This episode is proudly sponsored by Unthin - The UK's number 1 hairloss solution. Clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair from within. Use code TOM20 for 20% off your order: https://unthinhair.com/?aff=toms-talks.co.uk Support the show Check out my website: toms-talks.co.uk Follow me on Instagram: toms.talks__ Follow me on TikTok: tomstalks Subscribe on YouTube: TomsTalks
March 8 · 1 hr 11 min
The Last Message My Son Sent Before Taking His Life | Steve Phillip
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. This is one of the hardest conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. In this episode, a father shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son and the phone call that changed his life forever. What started as a normal day quickly turned into every parent’s worst nightmare. We talk about the warning signs that can be missed, the role social media can play in young people’s mental health, and why this conversation is more important than ever. Since losing his son Jordan, Steve has dedicated his life to helping others. Through The Jordan Legacy, he is doing incredible work raising awareness, educating communities and working to prevent people from taking their own lives. https://thejordanlegacy.com If this episode helps even one person feel less alone or encourages someone to reach out for help, it’s worth sharing. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a trusted person or a professional for support. This episode is proudly sponsored by Unthin - The UK's number 1 hairloss solution. Clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair from within. Use code TOM20 for 20% off your order: https://unthinhair.com/?aff=toms-talks.co.uk Support the show Check out my website: toms-talks.co.uk Follow me on Instagram: toms.talks__ Follow me on TikTok: tomstalks Subscribe on YouTube: TomsTalks
March 2 · 1 hr 11 min
Getting Away From Crime After Prison At 16 Years Old | Jason Frost
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 episode we sit down with Jason Frost, AKA The Brighton Coach. At 16, he was sentenced to five years in prison. After turning his life around he's now a successful gym owner and spends a lot of his time helping those in need. By his early twenties, he was selling steroids, moving cocaine, and living in constant paranoia — convinced he was untouchable. Violence, addiction, ego and anger fuelled everything. Until it nearly killed him. In this episode, he opens up about: Growing up without a father figure The fight that changed his life Prison and why it didn’t reform him Building a drug operation after release Cocaine addiction and drug-induced psychosis Being stabbed by rival gangs Sleeping in his car with nothing left Driving to Brighton to start again Building a six-figure fitness business from scratch This is a raw conversation about masculinity, ego, trauma, redemption and what happens when you finally take responsibility for your life. No glorifying. No excuses. Just honesty. If you’ve ever wondered whether someone can truly change — this episode answers that. This episode is proudly sponsored by Unthin - The UK's number 1 hairloss solution. Clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair from within. Use code TOM20 for 20% off your order: https://unthinhair.com/?aff=toms-talks.co.uk Support the show Check out my website: toms-talks.co.uk Follow me on Instagram: toms.talks__ Follow me on TikTok: tomstalks Subscribe on YouTube: TomsTalks
February 22 · 1 hr 14 min
Why Saying “Yes” Changed My Entire Life | Charlie Such
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 artist Charlie Such to talk about grief, purpose, mental health, and what it really takes to build something meaningful. After losing his mum to cancer eighteen months ago, Charlie’s perspective on life completely shifted. What started as a hobby became a mission. A need. A purpose. From drawing in school textbooks to painting murals across Scandinavia, Charlie’s journey is proof that growth comes from action, not perfection. This conversation is honest, emotional, and packed with lessons around resilience, delayed gratification, and backing yourself — even when you don’t feel ready. This episode is proudly sponsored by Unthin - The UK's number 1 hairloss solution. Clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair from within. Use code TOM20 for 20% off your order: https://unthinhair.com/?aff=toms-talks.co.uk Support the show Check out my website: toms-talks.co.uk Follow me on Instagram: toms.talks__ Follow me on TikTok: tomstalks Subscribe on YouTube: TomsTalks
February 15 · 1 hr 24 min
Andy's Man Club Founder (UK's Biggest Support Group) | Luke Ambler
Free-to-attend peer support groups for men across the UK https://andysmanclub.co.uk/groups/ In this powerful episode of Tom’s Talks, we sit down with Luke Ambler, co-founder of Andy’s Man Club, the largest men’s mental health charity in the UK. Luke shares the real story behind Andy’s Man Club — from its beginnings in Halifax to over 300+ groups supporting thousands of men every single week. We talk openly about why men still struggle to talk, how trauma gets buried, and why talking alone isn’t enough without action. Luke also shares emotional stories from men whose lives were changed — and in many cases saved — by simply having a place to talk. If you care about men’s mental health, wellbeing, fitness, resilience, or personal growth, this is an episode you need to hear. This episode is proudly sponsored by Unthin - The UK's number 1 hairloss solution. Clinically proven to support stronger, healthier hair from within. Use code TOM20 for 20% off your order: https://unthinhair.com/?aff=toms-talks.co.uk Support the show Check out my website: toms-talks.co.uk Follow me on Instagram: toms.talks__ Follow me on TikTok: tomstalks Subscribe on YouTube: TomsTalks

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