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You’re Not the Only One — Everyone Has Their Own Battles
We all carry parts of ourselves we’re ashamed of. But the truth John Bell hits here is powerful — you are not the only one going through something.
When you realise every single person has their own struggles, you stop feeling isolated in your thoughts. You stop believing you’re the only one who feels this way. And you start building empathy — for yourself and for others.
You’re not alone. You’re not the only one. And that shift changes everything.
Take Control of Your Life — Not Other People
We spend so much of life trying to control how other people act, speak, behave, or respond. But the truth is simple: you can’t control anyone except yourself.
John Bell breaks down why taking ownership of your actions, your reactions, and your boundaries is the most powerful shift you can make.
You teach people how to treat you — and you don’t have to respond negatively to negative behaviour.
Your life is a journey. Every step is yours to shape.
Weekly Wins: The Little Victories That Make Your Week
Small wins. Big smiles.
From dodging parking tickets to getting the kids off their screens — these are the moments that actually matter.
What was your weekly win?
30/09/2026
Today we celebrate the voices that spark ideas, share stories, and connect communities.
🎧✨ Happy ! Here’s to every story shared, every laugh recorded, and every listener who makes it all worth it. Keep creating. Keep connecting. Keep talking. 💛🎙️
Help Joel Smash His 5K Challenge
Joel’s running 5K every single day in September to honour his granddad, Peter, and raise money for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.
He’s already smashed £480, but he’s feeling the strain now — but there's no breaks, no excuses.
If you can spare £1, £2, £5, £10, anything at all, it genuinely helps.
Donate here https://www.justgiving.com/page/joel-evans-1
Or search for Joel Evans Roy Castle on Just Giving.
Let’s get him over the line.
John Bell closed the episode with a message everyone needs to hear — believe in yourself and never let anyone tell you you’re not good enough. His resilience, his fight, and his heart for helping others… that’s the measure of the man. An unbelievable conversation with an unbelievable human.
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27/09/2026
🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT TOMORROW 🚨
This week's Minds on the Mersey takes you from belly laughs to heartbreak and hope.
We talk ADHD, medication updates, toilet scrolls, and Richie's unexpected conversion to the sit-down wee... before diving into a serious discussion around ADHD assessments, mental health, and the tragic story of Bethany Hewitt.
Then we're joined by one of the most inspiring guests we've ever had.
💙 John Bell opens up about losing his son Jake, surviving unimaginable grief, and turning pain into purpose through endurance challenges, Walking for Hope, and his incredible Dad-Pool adventures.
Raw. Honest. Funny. Emotional.
This is one of the most powerful episodes we've ever recorded.
🎙️ Out tomorrow.
I don't want to get ahead of myself….. But!
Dambe Isn’t Just a Fight — It’s Magic
A thousand years of tradition.
One outsider stepping into the ring.
Luke Leyland breaks down the moment he realised Dambe was more than a sport — it was spiritual, cultural, and unlike anything he’d ever trained for.
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