We’re often told what should make us happy…but what happens when it doesn’t?

In this episode of Mental Reset, we sit down with James Garside, a qualified psychotherapist whose journey is anything but straightforward.

Growing up, James struggled with bullying and never quite felt like he belonged. That search for acceptance led him across the world, chasing answers and trying to find where he fit in.

Like many of us, he followed the blueprint society lays out, building a career, forming relationships, doing everything “right.”But when COVID hit, everything changed.

A lost contract.

A relationship breakdown.

And suddenly, the life he’d built began to fall apart.

What followed was a period of deep depression… and ultimately, a turning point.

Instead of continuing to search externally, James began to look inward, confronting the parts of himself hidden behind shame, fear, and protection.

Now, he’s on a mission to help others do the same.

Through men’s groups, community events, and open conversations, he’s creating spaces where people can connect, be seen, and realise they’re not alone.

Because sometimes…the answers we’re searching for out there…are found within.

In this powerful episode of Mental Reset, we sit down with Anthony Noble for one of the most raw, honest and inspiring conversations we’ve had.

Anthony has lived a life of extraordinary highs and devastating lows. From being a drug dealer and serving time in prison, to becoming a self-made millionaire, losing everything through addiction and gambling, experiencing homelessness, rebuilding his life once again, and then facing the unimaginable loss of his son.

This isn’t just a story about success or failure.It’s a conversation about grief, addiction, depression, resilience, purpose, and what it truly means to rebuild your life when everything has fallen apart.

Anthony speaks openly about:

Life before and after prison

Addiction and gambling

Losing everything and living homeless

Rebuilding a successful business

The devastating loss of his son

Depression, anxiety and grief

Finding purpose through helping other men

Why money and success don’t protect us from mental health struggles

What real recovery looks like

At Mental Reset, our mission is to create honest conversations that remind people they are never alone. We’re incredibly grateful to Anthony for sharing his lived experience with such openness and vulnerability.

In this powerful episode of Mental Reset, we sit down with Ben Lynch, Director of the UK Calisthenics Organisation, mental health advocate, coach, and someone whose life story is a testament to resilience, growth and hope. Ben shares his journey from a childhood shaped by trauma, addiction and loss, through foster care, grief, depression and suicidal thoughts, to finding purpose through movement, travel, self-discovery and helping others.

We explore:

Growing up with an alcoholic parent

Foster care, loss and family trauma

The impact of grief on mental health

Depression, suicidal thoughts and recovery

Why movement can be a powerful mental health tool

Calisthenics and the mindset behind elite performance

The importance of community, connection and brotherhood

Why “one more rep” became “one more day”

One of the most powerful messages from this conversation is that recovery isn’t about finding a perfect blueprint. It’s about learning yourself, finding what works for you, and continuing to take the next step...even when life feels overwhelming.If you’re struggling right now, we hope this conversation reminds you that your story isn’t over.