The HODCAST - Building Conversations

SEASON FINALE! Why You Struggle With The Basics (And How To Fix It) | Tyler Butt | Conversation #52

Season One Finale. In this episode of The Hodcast, Sam La Roche sits down with Tyler Butt — a fast-rising entrepreneur with over 4 million followers across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. But this conversation isn’t about social media. It’s about something far more important: Why everyday life feels harder than it should. From building a brand at a young age to helping millions simplify their routines, Tyler has built his platform around one core idea: Simple systems beat motivation every time. In this episode, we explore: • Why people struggle with something as basic as feeding themselves • The hidden reasons behind overwhelm and inconsistency • How to remove decision fatigue from your day • What it takes to build something from nothing • And how small daily habits shape your entire life Practical, honest, and immediately useful. The biggest guest. The biggest conversation. The perfect way to close Season One. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Are You Living a Life You Actually Chose? | Will Polston | Conversation #51

Most people don’t choose their life. They inherit it. In this episode of The Hodcast, Sam La Roche sits down with Will Polston to explore why so many people feel stuck, even when they’re doing everything “right”. From identity and belief systems to high performance and burnout, this conversation goes beyond typical self-development advice and asks a harder question: Are you building a life that’s truly yours? A powerful episode on clarity, alignment, and what it really takes to change direction. Find Will at https://www.willpolston.com/ Buy his best selling book at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1781337284 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why Kindness Is the Hardest Leadership Skill | Carmel Saulbrey | Conversation #50

What happens when kindness becomes a professional standard, not just a personal choice? In Conversation 50 of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Carmel Saulbrey, Founder of The Kindness Code, shares her experience leading therapeutic children’s homes and working with young people who have experienced trauma. This is a conversation about courage, leadership and what it really takes to support people in the most challenging circumstances. We discuss • Building resilience through difficult experiences • What trauma looks like in young people • The role of kindness in leadership • Why traditional leadership models often fall short • Creating The Kindness Code training platform • How systems and culture can be reshaped through training A powerful and thought provoking conversation about people, care and the impact we leave behind. Sponsored by Site Ready Solutions and Grayson GB Ltd Powered by Garry Staines #TheHodcast #CarmelSaulbrey #Kindness #Leadership #TraumaInformedCare #TogetherWeCan ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why the Best Worker on Site Isn’t Always the Bricklayer | Timmy Mercer | Conversation #49

What does it mean to take real pride in your work? In Conversation 49 of The Hodcast, hosted by Sam La Roche, Timmy Mercer, Hod carrier for over 4 decades, shares his experience as a hod carrier and what it means to build a reputation through consistency, discipline and graft, Hard Graft! This episode explores the value of roles that are often overlooked and the people who quietly set the standard on site. We discuss • The role of a hod carrier and why it matters • Reliability, standards and work ethic • What separates good from great on site • The identity of the working man • How construction culture is changing • Pride, reputation and long term meaning in work A grounded and powerful conversation about doing things properly and building a life through honest work. Sponsored by Site Ready Solutions and Grayson GB Ltd Powered by Garry Staines #TheHodcast #TimmyMercer #Construction #WorkEthic #Brickwork #Leadership #TogetherWeCan ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

“What It’s Like Being a Gay Bricklayer” | Patrick Whitlock | Conversation #48

What does it mean to design a life you can actually live? In this episode of The Hodcast, Patrick Whitlock sits down with Sam La Roche to talk about his journey as a bricklayer, trainer, father and gay man working in construction. For years Patrick felt he had to hide a part of himself in order to fit into the culture of building sites. In this conversation he reflects on the pressure that creates and what happens when someone finally decides to stop living a life that only feels manageable. We discuss • Construction culture and mental health • The experience of being a gay bricklayer • The emotional cost of hiding identity • Career pressure and overcompensating • Redesigning life to align with who you really are • What psychological safety on site should look like A thoughtful and deeply human conversation about identity, courage and building a life that actually fits. Hosted by Sam La Roche Sponsored by Site Ready Solutions and Grayson GB Ltd Powered by Garry Staines #TheHodcast #PatrickWhitlock #ConstructionCulture #MentalHealth #Brickwork #TogetherWeCan ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.