In this episode of the Think Inclusion podcast, GarryClarke-Strange interviews Mark Wilson, a personal trainer and online coach, discussing his journey from a conservative upbringing to finding his identity in the LGBTQ+ community.

Mark shares his experiences with bullying, the liberating environment of drama school, and his transition into the fitness industry.

We discuss toxic masculinity, ADHD, Mental Health, Wellbeing and more on this episode which as always is solely about the story behind the person.

He emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming space for clients, particularly those from the LGBTQ+ community, and discusses the challenges of navigating neurodiversity and mental health. The conversation concludes with Mark offering insights on the benefits of exercise for mental well-being.

If your company is looking for support with making inclusiona reality or you'd like to share your story on a future episode get in touch with Garry:

https://www.thinkinclusionconsulting.comGarry@thinkinclusionconsulting.com

You can connect with Mark here:

Instagram @markukpt

Online Pride PT - Online Coaching

In this episode of the Think Inclusion podcast, host Garry Clarke-Strange engages with Danielle and Sophie Wood, who share their personal journeys of love, identity, and the challenges faced during Sophie's transition from male to female. They discuss the complexities of coming out, the impact on mental health, and the importance of support systems.

The conversation highlights the evolution of trans awareness and the ongoing struggles within the community, emphasizing the need for understanding and acceptance. In this conversation, Sophie and Danielle Wood share their experiences navigating trans healthcare, mental health challenges, and workplace dynamics. They discuss the importance of supportive environments, the impact of team relationships, and the need for inclusive cultures in organizations. Their journey takes them from the challenges faced in their professional lives to a new beginning in Spain, where they aim to create positive change in corporate diversity and inclusion practices. The discussion emphasizes the significance of universal skills in fostering understanding and respect among colleagues, ultimately advocating for a more compassionate workplace.

If your company is looking for support with making inclusion a reality or you'd like to share your story on a future episode get in touch:

www.thinkinclusionconsulting.com

Garry@thinkinnclusionconsulting.com

Danielle and Sophie run their own inclusion consultancy, Belonging Base:

https://belongingbase.com/

Hello@belongingbase.com

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In this first episode of the Think Inclusion Podcast, host Garry Clarke-Strange welcomes Clare Radford, a business psychologist, to discuss the often-overlooked topic of returning to work after parental leave. Clare shares her personal experiences with maternity leave, the challenges she faced, and the impact of workplace culture on her reintegration.

The conversation highlights the importance of understanding diverse experiences in the workplace, particularly for new parents, and emphasizes the need for organizations to create supportive environments. Clare also discusses her research on parental leave experiences and offers practical frameworks for organizations to better support working parents.

If your company is looking for support with making inclusion a reality or you´d like to share your story on a future episode get in touch with Garry:

garry@thinkinclusionconsulting.com

www.thinkinclusionconsulting.com

Clare runs her own culture development consultancy & Culture:

clare@andcultureconsulting.com www.andcultureconsulting.com inclusion, diversity, parental leave, workplace experiences, gender equality, mental health, employee support, workplace culture, leadership, research, new podcast, belonging

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