<![CDATA[Tough Enough To Talk]]>Tough Enough To Talk — the podcast that proves real strength isn’t measured in silence, but in the conversations, we’re brave enough to have.

Each episode, we sit down with people from all walks of life, volunteers, ambassadors, charity partners, and everyday heroes—who share their stories, struggles, and the moments that shaped their mental health journeys.

This is a space for honesty, connection, and breaking down the stigma that too often keeps us quiet. Because talking takes courage. Listening takes compassion. And together, we’re building a community strong enough to do both, whilst bringing some light-hearted banter in to the conversations as well.

]]>www.toughenoughtocare.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:41:03 GMTThu, 11 Dec 2025 09:19:32 GMT60Tough Enough To Care<p><b>Tough Enough To Talk</b> — the podcast that proves real strength isn’t measured in silence, but in the conversations, we’re brave enough to have.</p><p></p><p>Each episode, we sit down with people from all walks of life, volunteers, ambassadors, charity partners, and everyday heroes—who share their stories, struggles, and the moments that shaped their mental health journeys.</p><p></p><p>This is a space for honesty, connection, and breaking down the stigma that too often keeps us quiet. Because talking takes courage. Listening takes compassion. And together, we’re building a community strong enough to do both, whilst bringing some light-hearted banter in to the conversations as well.</p>episodicTough Enough To Careinfo@toughenoughtocare.orgyes<![CDATA[Exam Special with Tim & Matt]]>The conversation covers various aspects of exam preparation, support for students, and stress management. It emphasises the importance of calmness, trust in school preparation, and the understanding that exam results do not define a person. Additionally, it highlights the significance of emotional regulation, stress management, and the 'Let Them Theory' for managing stress. The conversation also provides tips for students and parents, and discusses the importance of sleep hygiene for exam success.

]]>7acf4d69-5fdf-4c95-bd36-913304293957Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:39:24 GMT<p>The conversation covers various aspects of exam preparation, support for students, and stress management. It emphasises the importance of calmness, trust in school preparation, and the understanding that exam results do not define a person. Additionally, it highlights the significance of emotional regulation, stress management, and the 'Let Them Theory' for managing stress. The conversation also provides tips for students and parents, and discusses the importance of sleep hygiene for exam success.</p><p></p>no00:39:02Exam Special with Tim & Mattbonus<![CDATA[Question Time with Stu, Alex & Vicki - Vicki was late!!!]]>The conversation covers the importance of humor in dark times, the challenges of emotional burnout, the role of honesty in helping others, the impact of toxic positivity, and the need to improve mental health education in schools. The hosts engage with listeners, discuss the theme tune, share experiences of finding hope in challenging times, and explore the role of humor in dark times. They also address challenges in mental health education, the difference between attention seeking and help seeking, and the impact of toxic positivity. The conversation concludes with fun questions and a discussion about signature drinks.

]]>e2f52489-5b02-404c-ae81-15e458e56154Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the importance of humor in dark times, the challenges of emotional burnout, the role of honesty in helping others, the impact of toxic positivity, and the need to improve mental health education in schools. The hosts engage with listeners, discuss the theme tune, share experiences of finding hope in challenging times, and explore the role of humor in dark times. They also address challenges in mental health education, the difference between attention seeking and help seeking, and the impact of toxic positivity. The conversation concludes with fun questions and a discussion about signature drinks.</p><p></p>yes00:28:06114Question Time with Stu, Alex & Vicki - Vicki was late!!!full<![CDATA[All About Support Groups]]>The conversation delves into the world of peer support groups, highlighting the crucial role of facilitators, the creation of a safe and judgment-free space, the process of scoring and gauging support needs, group dynamics and resilience, group wrap-up and aftercare, group attendance and support policies, and support group accessibility and inclusivity.

]]>7b2489d1-9c98-4ef2-a910-805d3ace4800Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the world of peer support groups, highlighting the crucial role of facilitators, the creation of a safe and judgment-free space, the process of scoring and gauging support needs, group dynamics and resilience, group wrap-up and aftercare, group attendance and support policies, and support group accessibility and inclusivity.</p><p></p>yes00:34:32113All About Support Groupsfull<![CDATA[Question Time with Stu & Alex #1]]>The conversation covers a range of topics related to mental health, emotional honesty, and societal attitudes. It delves into the impact of gender stereotypes, the role of social media, and the importance of seeking support. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, addressing misconceptions and harmful comments about mental health. The conversation also highlights the significance of emotional expression and the need for open and honest conversations about mental health.

]]>47ff67ed-df7d-44e1-a50c-a7c403a90651Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers a range of topics related to mental health, emotional honesty, and societal attitudes. It delves into the impact of gender stereotypes, the role of social media, and the importance of seeking support. The hosts share personal experiences and insights, addressing misconceptions and harmful comments about mental health. The conversation also highlights the significance of emotional expression and the need for open and honest conversations about mental health.</p><p></p>yes00:31:15112Question Time with Stu & Alex #1full<![CDATA[Who is Vicki? - With Vicki Wootton-Champion]]>The episode features a candid conversation with Vicky, discussing her background, journey to Tough Enough To Care, and her experiences as a mother. The conversation also delves into the challenges of persuading someone to seek help, barriers to men asking for help, and the importance of empathy and support. Vicky also expresses her pride in the resilience she's shown in dealing with her eczema and her passion for creating positive change in the community.

]]>a5be02fd-a7f3-4234-ab41-642e302a13a9Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>The episode features a candid conversation with Vicky, discussing her background, journey to Tough Enough To Care, and her experiences as a mother. The conversation also delves into the challenges of persuading someone to seek help, barriers to men asking for help, and the importance of empathy and support. Vicky also expresses her pride in the resilience she's shown in dealing with her eczema and her passion for creating positive change in the community.</p><p></p><p></p>yes00:36:06111Who is Vicki? - With Vicki Wootton-Championfull<![CDATA[Who is Alex? - With Alex Harrison]]>The conversation delves into Alex's mental health journey, from his struggles in the workplace to reaching a breaking point and finding recovery. It also explores the importance of supporting others and changing industries, as well as the pride and courage that comes with sharing one's story.

]]>0baa85ab-9fd8-4a23-96b3-50b97df6f52dMon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation delves into Alex's mental health journey, from his struggles in the workplace to reaching a breaking point and finding recovery. It also explores the importance of supporting others and changing industries, as well as the pride and courage that comes with sharing one's story.</p>yes00:39:58110Who is Alex? - With Alex Harrisonfull<![CDATA[Uh-Oh Vicki's Back!]]>The conversation covers Vicki's return from maternity leave, the impact of event cancellations on fundraising, the importance of building relationships with supporters, the challenges of event coordination, and the need for open communication and feedback for social media and content creation. It also delves into Vicki's personal reflections on becoming a mother and the excitement for upcoming events and fundraising activities. The hosts engage in fun questions and interactions, concluding with a call to action for audience feedback and communication.

]]>9e6391d1-4c6c-48b5-a771-a01df343a23aMon, 12 Jan 2026 14:48:56 GMT<p>The conversation covers Vicki's return from maternity leave, the impact of event cancellations on fundraising, the importance of building relationships with supporters, the challenges of event coordination, and the need for open communication and feedback for social media and content creation. It also delves into Vicki's personal reflections on becoming a mother and the excitement for upcoming events and fundraising activities. The hosts engage in fun questions and interactions, concluding with a call to action for audience feedback and communication.</p><p></p><p></p>yes00:33:01Uh-Oh Vicki's Back!bonus<![CDATA[Sponsoring a Unicorn - With Steve Arnold]]>The conversation covers the themes of community support and mental health in male-dominated industries. It explores the impact of corporate sponsorship, workplace culture, and the significance of fundraising events. The discussion also delves into humorous and unexpected moments at events, personal reflections, and the encouragement of involvement with an emotional connection and also a game pie.

]]>f2e0e597-728d-489e-a220-9b8c0fd754a3Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the themes of community support and mental health in male-dominated industries. It explores the impact of corporate sponsorship, workplace culture, and the significance of fundraising events. The discussion also delves into humorous and unexpected moments at events, personal reflections, and the encouragement of involvement with an emotional connection and also a game pie.</p>yes00:26:0313Sponsoring a Unicorn - With Steve Arnoldfull<![CDATA[The 3 months (ish) recap]]>Our 3 month (ish) recap on our amazing guests, favourite snacks and what we hope it has meant to our listeners.

]]>d39f04e8-4743-4765-95f7-9817ea633155Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>Our 3 month (ish) recap on our amazing guests, favourite snacks and what we hope it has meant to our listeners.</p>yes00:28:2518The 3 months (ish) recapfull<![CDATA[The Annual 'Wrash Up']]>The Tough Enough to Talk podcast reflects on the events and achievements of 2025, highlighting memorable moments, corporate engagements, unique experiences, and impactful interactions. The hosts express gratitude and share their vision for 2026.

]]>49bc298a-dd23-4301-9381-450a1aa96e17Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT<p>The Tough Enough to Talk podcast reflects on the events and achievements of 2025, highlighting memorable moments, corporate engagements, unique experiences, and impactful interactions. The hosts express gratitude and share their vision for 2026.</p><p></p>yes00:30:29The Annual 'Wrash Up'bonus<![CDATA[Sent to the head teachers office! - With Tim Harris]]>The conversation covers the inspiration to go into education, the impact of mental health on students, and the role of educators in supporting students through mental health challenges. It also delves into the ambassadorship for Tough Enough to Care and the influence of motivational talks and inspirational figures. The lighthearted moments and personal anecdotes add a touch of humour and relatability to the discussion. We also find out, do teachers secretly want to laugh when they're telling you off?!?!?

]]>cb6dfe67-46f2-472f-8932-4b2559b4016fMon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the inspiration to go into education, the impact of mental health on students, and the role of educators in supporting students through mental health challenges. It also delves into the ambassadorship for Tough Enough to Care and the influence of motivational talks and inspirational figures. The lighthearted moments and personal anecdotes add a touch of humour and relatability to the discussion. We also find out, do teachers secretly want to laugh when they're telling you off?!?!?</p><p></p>yes00:31:2417Sent to the head teachers office! - With Tim Harrisfull<![CDATA[Do Stu and Alex really share a bed? - With Alex Love]]>The podcast episode features a conversation with Alex Love, a founding member of Flaming Unicorns and a sponsor of Tough Enough to Care. The discussion covers topics such as sponsorship, workplace support, favourite events, the importance of open conversations in rugby clubs, the decline of pub trade, future plans for Flaming Unicorns, favourite Tough Enough to Care events, and community support. The conversation emphasises the impact of sponsorships on mental health charities and the significance of creating a supportive community.

]]>3d4c3829-6de5-4059-a851-54430d67427bMon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a conversation with Alex Love, a founding member of Flaming Unicorns and a sponsor of Tough Enough to Care. The discussion covers topics such as sponsorship, workplace support, favourite events, the importance of open conversations in rugby clubs, the decline of pub trade, future plans for Flaming Unicorns, favourite Tough Enough to Care events, and community support. The conversation emphasises the impact of sponsorships on mental health charities and the significance of creating a supportive community.</p><p></p>yes00:26:0116Do Stu and Alex really share a bed? - With Alex Lovefull<![CDATA[Jettison the porn collection - With Pete Beatty]]>The podcast episode features a conversation with Pete Beatty, an ambassador and mental health advocate, discussing his journey, challenges, and reflections on mental health. The conversation delves into Pete's resilience, determination, and the impact of his experiences on his understanding of mental health. It also highlights the importance of support, community, and embracing every moment in life, as well as some very questionable antics on the Atlantic Ocean.

]]>624fbd24-38ba-4613-997f-ae79d21f6c0eMon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a conversation with Pete Beatty, an ambassador and mental health advocate, discussing his journey, challenges, and reflections on mental health. The conversation delves into Pete's resilience, determination, and the impact of his experiences on his understanding of mental health. It also highlights the importance of support, community, and embracing every moment in life, as well as some very questionable antics on the Atlantic Ocean.</p><p></p>yes00:28:2015Jettison the porn collection - With Pete Beattyfull<![CDATA[The alternative breakfast meeting - With Matt Loftus]]>The podcast episode features a conversation with Matt Loftus, a mental health trainer and ambassador for Tough Enough to Care. Matt shares his motivation to become a mental health trainer, his experience with Tough Enough to Care, and his approach to maintaining emotional resilience. The conversation also delves into light-hearted training sessions, handling skepticism and stigma, the concept of a mental health training mascot, unexpected training session moments, and the role of ambassadors in changing stigma. The episode concludes with a personal reflection and a Q&A session.

]]>2f20170e-e961-440d-bbc8-927196c24c23Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a conversation with Matt Loftus, a mental health trainer and ambassador for Tough Enough to Care. Matt shares his motivation to become a mental health trainer, his experience with Tough Enough to Care, and his approach to maintaining emotional resilience. The conversation also delves into light-hearted training sessions, handling skepticism and stigma, the concept of a mental health training mascot, unexpected training session moments, and the role of ambassadors in changing stigma. The episode concludes with a personal reflection and a Q&amp;A session.</p><p></p>yes00:30:3214The alternative breakfast meeting - With Matt Loftusfull<![CDATA[Volunteering - With Hayley Moody]]>The podcast episode features a conversation about volunteering, mental health, and the impact of seasonal changes. It also includes discussions on supporting volunteers' mental health, funniest moments, snack descriptions, encouraging volunteer participation, and Christmas hopes. The hosts express gratitude for the volunteers and the impact they have on the charity's work.

]]>9fa7627e-f206-4837-8248-e61f0b4cc3b6Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode features a conversation about volunteering, mental health, and the impact of seasonal changes. It also includes discussions on supporting volunteers' mental health, funniest moments, snack descriptions, encouraging volunteer participation, and Christmas hopes. The hosts express gratitude for the volunteers and the impact they have on the charity's work.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>yes00:34:5512Volunteering - With Hayley Moodyfull<![CDATA[Our first bash at podcasting]]>Our very first Tough Enough To Talk episode, where Stu and Alex talk about everything Tough Enough To Care.

From Stu's journey of a Founder & CEO to Alex joining the charity as Chief Development Officer and much much more...

]]>b8a30435-8e6f-44de-8375-120463916af5Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:02:39 GMT<p>Our very first Tough Enough To Talk episode, where Stu and Alex talk about everything Tough Enough To Care.<br /><br />From Stu's journey of a Founder &amp; CEO to Alex joining the charity as Chief Development Officer and much much more...</p>yes00:31:2211Our first bash at podcastingfull