The GRITT of the Matter

Ep15 Different Doesn't Mean Broken

Bodies change. Routines change. Energy changes. And after a while, it can quietly make people feel like something about them is “broken". In this solo episode, Denice talks honestly about adapting through physical struggles, burnout, identity shifts, aging, changing expectations, and learning how to stop fighting yourself through every season of life.This conversation is about redefining strength, rebuilding trust with yourself, and understanding that different does not mean broken. #TheGRITTOfTheMatter #BodiesByDezine#MindsetShift #Resilience#RealLifeStrength #PersonalGrowth 🎙 The GRITT of the MatterGrace • Resilience • Intentional Living • Trust • Thrive 🎵 Music Credit: Treaty of Tripoli If this episode resonates with you, follow on your favorite podcast platform and share it with someone who may need the reminder today.

ep14- Paul Timmis / Surviving Heart Failure & Learning to Listen

Sometimes the body whispers before it starts screaming. In this episode, Paul Timmis shares his journey through cardiomyopathy, heart failure, emergency hospitalization, and eventually receiving a pacemaker/defibrillator after his heart function dropped to dangerous levels. What began as swelling, exhaustion, and shortness of breath quickly became a life-changing medical emergency. Paul shares how his weight suddenly increased from 18 stone (252 lbs) to 24 stone (336 lbs) in less than a week due to severe fluid retention caused by heart failure. Throughout this conversation, we talk about: * Cardiomyopathy and heart failure * Recognizing warning signs * Lifestyle and health changes * Recovery and living with a pacemaker * Mental shifts after a major diagnosisWhy listening to your body mattersPaul also shares how social media friendships, family support, humor, and mindset helped him continue moving forward through fear and uncertainty. 🔗 Connect with Paul * Clapper: FearTheReaper75 * TikTok: uk_reaper_1975 * Facebook: Paul Reeper 🎙 Episodes air SaturdaysAvailable on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio • Pocket Casts #TheGRITTOfTheMatter #HeartFailure #Cardiomyopathy #HeartHealth #HealingJourney #KeepGoing 🎵 Music credit: Treaty of Tripoli

ep13- Thriving Looks Different for Everyone

Sometimes thriving looks a lot different than we expected it would. In this solo episode, I talk about comparison, slowing down, changing priorities, and learning that thriving does not have to look perfect to be real. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt behind, overwhelmed, inconsistent, or like their life no longer matches the version they imagined for themselves. We talk about: * Comparison and social media * Slowing down without guilt * Redefining success * Quiet progress and healing * Learning what actually works for your life * Why thriving looks different for everyone If life has shifted for you lately, this episode is your reminder that different does not mean failing. 🎙 Episodes air Saturdays Available on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio • Pocket Casts 🎵 Music credit: Treaty of Tripoli #TheGRITTOfTheMatter #PersonalGrowth #Healing #Resilience #Mindset

ep12 -Stephen "Big Tank" Cook/ Choosing to Keep Moving Forward

Sometimes life changes in a single moment. In this episode, Stephen “Big Tank” Cook shares his journey through military service, multiple heart attacks, a stroke, and surviving a widowmaker heart attack in December 2025. From open-heart surgery and recovery to lifestyle changes, resilience, music, community, and learning to keep moving forward, this conversation is honest, grounded, and deeply human. This episode touches on: * Surviving a widowmaker heart attack * Recovery after open-heart surgery * Heart health and lifestyle changes * Military life and resilience * The power of community and kindness * Finding motivation to keep going Connect with Big Tank * Clapper: big.tank * YouTube: Big Tank Talk * Facebook: Stephen J Cook 🎙 Episodes air SaturdaysAvailable on Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music • iHeartRadio • Pocket Casts 🎵 Music credit: Treaty of Tripoli #TheGRITTOfTheMatter #HeartHealth #Widowmaker #Resilience #VeteranStories 🔗 Connect with Big Tank

ep11 -When Your Tank Runs Low

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is admit your tank is running low. In this solo episode, I talk about burnout, capacity, slowing down, and learning to stop expecting ourselves to perform at the same level every single day. This conversation is a reminder that strength is not just about pushing harder — sometimes it’s about learning to respect where you are today so you can keep moving forward tomorrow. 🎙 Episodes air SaturdaysSpotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon • iHeartRadio 🎵 Music credit: Treaty of Tripoli #TheGRITTOfTheMatter #Burnout #Mindset #MentalWellness