This World Is Mental

Robbie Steinhouse is the Founder and Head of Training of the NLP School. He is also an author of  "Think like an Entrepreneur" and "Brilliant Decision Making".In 2002 Robbie quit his job as a business executive and started the NLP School. What sets this NLP trainer apart is Robbie's extensive expertise in NLP, life coaching, and executive coaching, combined with hands-on business experience. Their dual role as both a user and provider of coaching has deepened their understanding of its application and potential pitfalls.This is an episode you're sure to be fascinated! Change your thoughts, change your mind.We hope you enjoy.Fran and Robby 

In this riveting episode of our podcast, we delve into the extraordinary life of Paddy Brennan, an Irishman whose early life was shaped amidst the turmoil of civil war. Forcibly uprooted from his homeland and whisked away to the UK under the cloak of night, Paddy's tale begins with a dramatic departure from Ireland aboard a clandestine ship.Growing up in the harsh realities of poverty and a tough neighborhood in the UK, Paddy faced numerous challenges that tested his spirit. His encounters with the law and the gritty streets could have defined his future, but Paddy chose a different path. Through sheer determination and an unbreakable spirit, he rose above his circumstances to become a celebrated boxing champion.But Paddy's story doesn't end in the ring. He turned his hard-earned lessons and his passion for boxing into a force for good. Today, he stands as a beacon of hope, guiding those ensnared by the perils of drug abuse and abusive homes. Through the transformative power of boxing, Paddy Brennan not only reshapes lives but also instills a sense of purpose and strength in those he mentors.Join us as we explore the journey of a man who went from battling personal demons to becoming a champion in every sense - not just in the boxing ring, but in the hearts of those he helps. Paddy Brennan's life is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit's capacity to overcome. He is not just a boxing champion; he is a true champion of the people.

In this heartfelt episode, Fran and Robby sit down with Gina Gatoli-King, the author of the brutally honest and moving book, "Oi Oi, Saveloy!" Gina shares her deeply personal journey of love, loss, and resilience as she recounts the life of her son, Kenan, who tragically lost his battle with Leukaemia at just eleven years old.This is one of our most moving episodes and sure to touch those who listen. 

Jean Clauteaux is no stranger to creativity or pushing capabilities to their max potential. His background as former country CEO of L'oreal in Venezuela proves this. Jean is responsible for opening up new possibilities for women in places like Saudi Arabia, Turkey and other muslim nations where women's expression through beauty isn't always an easy sell.Through is career, Jean has helped to break down norms and expression at the status quo. He is taking this approach to the metaverse where he sees new possibilities for expression, creativity and community.This episode is about identity and what it will mean when material or physical traits aren't important. Where wisdom, kindness and self-expression and creativity are the new measures of "cool".This is one episode you will not want to miss.

A true story of triumph over one of society's fastest growing problems: addiction.In this intimate interview with Lelia Berrada Gouzi we explore the mental side of 15 years of substance abuse and what it takes to change your life around. This episode is full of details that seem lifted from an episode of Breaking Bad and you will not want to miss it!This is a story of struggle, violence and ultimately triumph. We hope it can inspire people going through this situation that it is never too late to change your life around and find true purpose.

Paul Booth is a 7 figure brand builder across multiple different genres including supplements, bodybuilding, CBD and wellness. Paul was ex Royal Navy and patrolled the Caribbean busting over $1 billion in Cocaine.On this episode, this tough guy talks about the male ego and how it can literally destroy a person if left unchecked. Not only that, if you are trying to build something in your life, you don't have to do it alone.This is an episode for all and it may help you understand that frustrated guy who won't take advice from anyone.

Usually, where we come from, being so close to family can create friction and division. With everyone’s personal opinions about the world being influenced by their own wants, desires and individual experience. But imagine putting all of that aside and working as a single unit with an aligned goal.Meet Javier Bello, one part of the Bello Brothers, Great Britain's number 1 beach volleyball team.Javier and his twin brother Joaquin started playing volleyball at the age of 6. At age 16, they were playing professionally with a goal to become a dominant force on the sandy courts around the world. With their father as their coach and their mother as their manager, family issues carry a significant weight.This podcast explores the family dynamic and follows the success of the Bello Brothers. We will learn about how these 22 year olds put things aside and focus on what is in front of them. This is an episode you won’t want to miss.

The famed and fabled Camino Santiago de Compostela in Spain has been a bedrock for self discovery and reflection dating back to the 9th century. It is this very path that led our guest Thomas Anderson to transform lives based on his own experience with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt and even suicidal thoughts.Thomas led a normal life in one of the happiest places on Earth, Sweden. Married with children and a budding career, he seemed to have it all locked down; but something wasn’t right. He didn’t feel happy and he needed to find a way back to himself.This caused him to write a diary which explored his thoughts and feelings through this precarious time. This diary formed the basis of his book “The Vulnerable Man: Reclaim Your Life, Master Your Emotions, Break Your Patterns”.Stemming from the darkest of thoughts and the climb out of the deep hole of depression, Thomas’ writing shares his journey of change. He hopes to inspire people to become vulnerable and share what you are going through with others so that you can get support.Thomas now teaches people how to set boundaries, create space for recovery, how to build healthier relationships and how to own emotions you may feel.Be sure to listen to this eerily relatable episode; be sure to share it with someone you feel it could help. Thomas’ book “The Vulnerable Man” can be found on Amazon and on his website.

Alison had it all. A promising career path that started as a radio presenter with the BBC to transitioning to live television with the same network.Her life was full of music, travel, culture and fun all rounding her to be one of the most interesting guests we've had on our show to date.Alison's career path was halted suddenly by something very few medical professionals could explain. But instead of giving it all up, she fought the unknown and refused to back down to a ten year expiration her doctors gave her.Alison now is an author and remains presenting. This story of resilience is enough to inspire everyone to never give up and to fight for your life.In this episode, we hope this dramatic (and fun at times) story inspires you to keep going and never give up. We hope you enjoy.

Shell shocked, broken, wasted and gone. Which problem do you process first?Kal Sutherland was the former manager of the British Forces Broadcasting Service; a real life "Good Morning Vietnam" outfit covering war on location across the globe. He tells us about the mentality of people ravaged by destruction.His vivid memories and the stories of his career focus on moral, transparency and grounding yourself to be present in every situation; even if bombs are going off overhead.For our listeners, we strongly want this episode to resonate one message; be empathetic and understand what people are going through. We are all human, we all feel human.