The Tenacity Podcast

Dr. Sarah Vohra, NHS psychiatrist, shares insights on optimizing mental health through lifestyle changes and career experiences. Topics include journey into psychiatry, lifestyle modifications for well-being, challenges in adolescent mental health, and strategies for managing workload and building stability.

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Harrison Ward, outdoor cook, corporate speaker, and mental health advocate.We discuss Harrison's upbringing in rural Cumbria, his transition to university, and his subsequently negative experience with alcohol and mental health.Harrison very candidly shares his journey, his lessons learned, how he got out of the cycle of alcoholism that he had fought through for years, and ultimately, how he has become the inspiring and successful man that he is today.What is it like to suffer with alcoholism?How did Harrison break free from it, and find a new path in life?Expect to find out here.Harrisons's Instagram: @fellfoodieWebsite: www.fellfoodie.co.uk-Sponsors:Days Brewing - get 20% off with MODERNMIND20https://daysbrewing.comHMN24 - get 10% off with FERGUS10https://hmn24.comManCave - get 20% off with  FERGUS20.https://mancaveinc.com

Former SAS operator, Lindsay Bruce, shares about his military experiences and selection process. Topics include childhood in Fort William, military recruitment, importance of adaptability, and applying military lessons to personal growth.

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Flora Beverley: co-founder of Leo's Box, blogger, fitness influencer, social media consultant, and ultra-runner.We discuss how Flora spins so many plates, the lessons learned from ultra-running, the nuances and context required when assessing a company's sustainability credentials, as well as the simple actions we can all take to live a more sustainable life as of tomorrow.Flora explores the lesser-known eating disorder of orthorexia nervosa, and how this context now underpins her broader definition for health in the modern world.Expect to discover some actions you can take immediately, to live a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life.Flora's Instagram: @foodfitnessfloraFlora's YouTube: Flora BeverleyFlora's Blog: https://foodfitnessflora.blogWebsite referenced in our conversation: https://goodonyou.ecoWant to learn more about B-Corporations? https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/-Sponsors:Get 20% off Mancave with the code FERGUS20.https://mancaveinc.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Johann Hari: international bestselling author, writer, and journalist. As well as this, Johann's TED Talk on depression and anxiety has been viewed by tens of millions worldwide.We are navigating a chaotic world, full of distraction, deadlines, interruptions, and evolving challenges, which makes it increasingly difficult for us to find focus, in its true form.Johann explains why we are the loneliest society ever to have existed, as we discuss the nine causes of depression that are explored in his book 'Lost Connections', and how they underpin the epidemic of loneliness and despair that we existed in pre-pandemic, that has since been exponentially exacerbated since its arrival.Against this context, Johann was compelled to explore why we have lost our ability to focus on the task at hand, why we wish we were less easily distracted, how we can pay attention for longer, and why this has become such a common problem.Johann departed the chaos, set aside technology, and went in search of the answers.Expect to learn how to better navigate the modern world, how our attention system works, and how we can work better alongside it to recline our focus.Buy Stolen Focus: https://amzn.to/3F9VPcB Johann's Instagram: @johann.hari Johann's Twitter: @johannhari101-Sponsors:Get 20% off Mancave with the code FERGUS20.https://mancaveinc.com

Former Royal Marines Commando, Ben Williams, shares his journey from struggle to success, highlighting pivotal moments of self-discovery and resilience. He narrates overcoming drug addiction, a court-martial trial, and founding tech company Loopin for corporate wellbeing. Themes include challenging military experiences, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the commando mindset.

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Ross Austen: a former corporal from the 24 Commando Engineer Regiment. In Afghanistan in 2008, Ross was out on a foot patrol when he came under attack. Setting a charge to blow into a compound,  enemy fire forced him to pull back - which resulted in him triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), severely damaged both of his legs... Ross then underwent 10 emergency operations before being flown home.Fergus and Ross discuss the details of Ross's experience, his recovery, the mental challenges, and the enormous success he has since found as an adaptive athlete across disciplines, and as a father.The crux of it all for Ross? Work hard.Ross's Social Media: @rausten59-Get 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.comGet 20% off Mancave with the code FERGUS20.https://mancaveinc.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Ed Gibbins: co-founder of Rewire Fitness, a fast-growing company that utilises Brain Endurance Training (BET) as part of its system for human performance.Fergus and Ed explore the fascinating concept of Brain Endurance Training, how it has been applied, and how it can rewire our brains to perceive effort in new ways.BET sits as one component of Rewire's ecosystem, so we explore the other key metrics, recovery protocols, and the science behind the holistic approach to human performance that Rewire sets out to achieve.So the question really is, how can we rewire our brains to become more resilient?Rewire's Social Media: @rewirefitnessRewire's Website: https://rewirefitness.appStudies mentioned: https://rewirefitness.app/studies/ -Get 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.comGet 20% off Mancave with the code FERGUS20.https://mancaveinc.com

Former UKSF Dean Stott discusses his military career, injury, Pan-American Highway journey, debunking special forces myths, charity events, mental health awareness initiatives, and upcoming kayaking challenge on the River Nile.

In this episode, Fergus is joined by JC: co-founder of Movember, the world's biggest men's health charity.Fergus and JC discuss the Movember story, the power of community, the global impact of funds raised, the lives changed, and most importantly, why you should take part this year, and every year that follows.Fergus has raised just under £100,000 for Movember, and is immensely passionate about the cause - so please share this episode with a friend this Movember.@movember / www.movember.comGet 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.comGet 20% off Mancave with the code FERGUS20.https://mancaveinc.com