
Who We Are Now with Izzy & Richard Hammond
In 2006 Richard Hammond broke his brain. The high-speed jet-powered car he was piloting crashed at 319mph… and the thing that stopped the car from rolling? That was his head. Richard’s been on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth ever since, and now, he’s on a mission to demystify and destigmatise conversations around masculinity, mental health, and the issues that affect us all, in a bid to discover who we are now. Joined by his co-pilot and grown-up daughter Izzy, they’ll dive into the worlds of mid-life crisis’, what makes a modern man, how to raise daughters, and even question what it means to be a little shorter than average... Join Richard and Izzy as they try to figure out Who We Are Now.
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Latest episodes

Jul 15, 2024 • 50min
James May and Olly Raeburn on escapism, nerdy hobbies and Richard Hammond's biggest secret
This week on Who We Are Now with Richard and Izzy Hammond Richard lifts the lid on one of his biggest secrets... his nerdy hobby. Joined by self professed nerd James May and CEO of Hornby Hobbies Olly Raeburn, the team unpick what it means to want to build a world for yourself. James fancies himself playing God, Izzy learns that she needs to temper her competitive spirit, and Richard realises that there is nothing shameful about his hidden habit. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. And remember, Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.

Jul 12, 2024 • 29min
The Bonus Episode: Fighting for the corp and how to speak teen boy
This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now Richard and Jim look back on this week's surprising chat with former S.F combat medic Ged Healy. Jim delivers his take on why we don't actually need to have negative experiences to form resilience (phew!) and we learn how to encourage young people to engage in discipline and commitment without shipping off to the armed forces.Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or join the conversation on Instagram @whowearenowpod.

Jul 8, 2024 • 56min
Ged Healy on life in the S.F. and what young people can learn from the military
This week on Who We Are Now Richard and Izzy are joined by ex army medic Ged Healy to talk about something many of us don't quite have nailed... resilience. Together they explore how people bounce back after dealing with traumatic experiences, how anyone can suffer from PTSD and what young people can learn from the military... and yes, the word discipline is used!Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. And remember, Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.

Jul 5, 2024 • 23min
The Bonus Episode: What is 'normal'?
This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now, Dr Jim Alvarez joins Izzy to unpick what it means to be normal - in a diagnostic sense vs. culturally and socially. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com.

Jul 1, 2024 • 50min
Pete Wharmby on Lotus brains and the truth about the autism spectrum
This week on Who We Are Now Richard and Izzy are joined by the brilliant Pete Wharmby. An autistic author and speaker, Pete is an incredible educator and reporter from the lines of neurodivergence. Together the team learn what the autism spectrum actually means (spoiler alert, we're not all just a 'little bit autistic'), how we all have our very own mixing desks in our brains, and how, if you're struggling with certain aspects of day to day life, it might just be that the neurotypical world was not built for you.Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. And remember, Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.

Jun 28, 2024 • 27min
The Bonus Episode: The magic of sweepers and an £18,000 bill
This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now the Izzy and Jim hear your thoughts on that highly requested episode with co-founder of Andy's Man Club, Luke Ambler. Jim and Izzy unpack why the idea of sweepers got Richard and Izzy so emotional, understand why group therapy is built into us and learn that courage is just as infectious as fear.Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or join the conversation on Instagram @whowearenowpod.courage is just as infectious as fear

Jun 24, 2024 • 59min
Luke Ambler on rock bottom, changing the narrative, and Andy's Man Club
This week on Who We Are Now Richard and Izzy are joined by the HIGHLY requested co-founder of Andy's Man Club, Luke Ambler. Together, they hear Luke's full story, from struggling with mental health as a child, heady highs of the rugby league, the rock bottom of a police cell, and finally the incredible organisation that is Andy's Man Club. If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources: Samaritans.You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.SANEline.You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.Shout.You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.Andy's Man ClubYou can find your local Andy's Man Club meeting online at www.andysmanclub.co.ukListen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. And remember, Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.

Jun 21, 2024 • 26min
The Bonus Episode: celery juice, distress tolerance and why not to resist
This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now the team unpick the slightly controversial topic of grind culture. Jim joins the episode for the aptly titled 'Jim's Take' and after getting a little bit angry about maximising his protocols explains what Sam really meant about the corporatisation of humanity, and how we can be human beings, not human doings... good, right?Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com or join the conversation on Instagram @whowearenowpod.

Jun 17, 2024 • 56min
Sam Delaney on grind culture and the danger of optimising your protocols
This week on Who We Are Now Richard and Izzy are joined by fellow podcaster Sam Delaney. After figuring out that the hustle and the grind are in fact not 70s dance moves, Richard and Izzy drill down into the murky world of high performance. From Huberman to coal miners, Richard, Sam and Izzy unpick the corporatisation of the human experience and where the perfect balance is when it comes to working hard.Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. And remember, Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.

Jun 14, 2024 • 50min
Who We Are Now: Father's Day Special!
This week on Who We Are Now Richard and Izzy are joined Simon Rimmer and his lovely daughter Flo to celebrate Father's Day! As the Dads of grown up daughters, both Richard and Simon have been through the paternal ringer. This episode the dads and daughters share stories of first fatherhood moments, whether they were destined to be dads and if grandfather-hood is on the horizon... Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Who We Are Now Season Two is on it's way! Keep an eye out next Tuesday for the first episode. And remember, Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim will see you next Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com, or join the conversation at @whowearenowpod on Instagram.