The Tenacity Podcast

10 questions on Mental Health for World Mental Health Day.In this episode, Fergus explores the questions put to him by his social media audience, and places them within his own context and perspective.Discussing workplace considerations, to thoughts on how to care for a suicidal friend given his own experiences, to why he chose Movember as his principal charity... As well as much more.Fergus's social media: @ferguscrawley / @themodernmindukGet 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 Scott Britton: former Police Detective with the Greater Manchester Police, functional fitness athlete, and founder of Battle Cancer: the world's biggest functional fitness fundraising organisation.We discuss everything that has made Scott who he is today, the details of a challenging yet highly successful career within the police force, and how he has found his true calling with the work he does now, with the tangible impact that it has on people's lives.To date, Battle Cancer has raised just under a million pounds for almost 20 cancer charities worldwide, helped by nearly 20,000 athletes.Scott's social media: @scottbrits / @battle.cancerGet 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 John Clark: a father, entrepreneur, and most topically: an ex-180kg strongman turned endurance athlete.Having just completed his most ambitious challenge to date: 48 marathons, in 48 days, through the 48 counties of England, we dive into the personal context behind the challenge, the obstacles along the way, the lessons learned, and the very nature of resilience itself.John's fundraising for the Trussell Trust and Miles4Meals isn't far off £45k at this point, so do please check out the social media tags below to support where you can!John's social media: @john.clark / @miles4meals_uk Get 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dr Mike Banna: full-time NHS GP, GP Trainer, Programme Director,  as well as a Director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine. This is alongside his influential online presence, and to quote,  passion for snacks.Dr Mike (the second) has undergone his own weight loss transformation, which has helped position him uniquely within the fitness industry, given his professional background. Mike can therefore avoid the tribal echo-chamber that can often be generated from within the industry, and has a refined level of empathy for the varied entry points to lifestyle change that mainstream fitness media can often miss.We discuss what it was like to navigate the pandemic from within the NHS, the importance of micro-dosing suffering, the false dichotomy of hustle culture, why he does NOT consider himself a hero, and much more.Mike's social media: @drmikethe2ndGet 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Thomas Robson-Kanu: professional footballer, and founder & CEO of The Turmeric Co.Thomas's career began with Arsenal in his early teens, and has most recently seen him spend 5 years with West Brom. Alongside this, Thomas was an integral component of Wales' run to the semi-finals of EURO 2016.After suffering through two serious injuries, Thomas was driven to explore natural solutions for his recovery, and discovered the power of turmeric for its anti-inflammatory properties. This led to the creation of The Turmeric Co in 2018, which has since grown from strength to strength, with no sign of slowing down.We discuss Thomas's understanding of epigenetics, his professional mindset, the story behind his business, and the sheer power of being present.Thomas's social media: @robsinkanu / @theturmericcoGet 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Jason Rickaby: founder of PHD nutrition, sold for £32m in 2018, now turned investor, and founder of HMN24, a brand that is on a mission to optimise human performance through products and more importantly, education.Jason grew up in working class Yorkshire, and paints a fantastic picture for the power of hard work, and figuring it out as you go along. We discuss everything from his formative years, to founding PHD, to fatherhood, to training, to the concept and limitations of one's ego, and so much more.Jason's social media: @jasonrickaby / @hmn24_Get 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.com

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Ed Jackson: former professional rugby player who suffered a severe accident in 2017 that had him told he would never walk again.Ed has since done everything in his power to defy this, and went on to successfully stand, and walk at his wedding just over a year later. He has since climbed Snowdon, parts of the Himalayas, has walked the Spine of the UK, and now runs adventure tours with his company: Millimetres to Mountains.We discuss Ed's formative years, the early stages of his rugby career, the accident itself, and most importantly, the reflections that come from the life he now leads.Ed's social media: @edjackson8.Get 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.com 

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Dylan Hartley: former hooker and captain of Northampton Saints and England Rugby.Dylan led Northampton to their first-ever Premiership title, and then went onto captain England on a world record-equalling run of 18 test victories. As well as this, Dylan led England in two winning 6 nations campaigns which included their first grand slam since 2003. He finished as England's most capped hooker, with 97 test caps Dylan is England’s 2nd most capped player of all time.We discuss Dylan's formative years, the early stages of his rugby career, his time as England captain, serving under Eddie Jones, and a whole lot more!Dylan's social media: @dylanhartley.Get 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.com 

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Faisal Abdalla: celebrity trainer, author, and best known as Mr PMA, the most positive man in the UK's fitness industry.We explore Faisal's outlook on training, on life, and how his formative years made him the man he is today. As well as this, we touch upon the culture of social media, the power of simply taking the first step, and how much Faisal's perspective shifted once he became a father to Raffi - who actually briefly features in our conversation!Faisal's social media: @faisalpmafitness.Get 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.com 

In this episode, Fergus is joined by Leon Rolle/Locksmith, who is 1/4 of the global music sensation: Rudimental.We explore the story behind the band, the journey that has got them to where they are now, and the challenges that came with it. As well as this, we dig a little deeper into Lockie's personal challenges, the lessons that he has learned, his continued passion for football, and how with conviction, we can create our own luck.Lockie's social media: @theycallmelocksmith.Get 10% off Love Lane Brewery and Contact Coffee Co with code TMM10.www.lovelanebrewing.comww.contactcoffee.com