Never Throw in the Towel

Shaun Hope- Coaching & Leadership: Season 2 Episode 9

In this episode of Never Throw in the Towel, we sit down with Shaun Hope, Principal and CEO of Bishop Auckland College, coach, and speaker to explore the connection between sport, mindset, and men’s mental health. Shaun shares insights from his journey in education and coaching, discussing how the discipline of sport can strengthen not just the body but also the resilience of the mind.

Never Throw in the Towel Season 2 Episode 7: TESTme Health

Welcome to Never Throw in the Towel, the podcast where we open up honest conversations about men's mental health, resilience, and the strength it takes to keep going.In today’s episode, we’re joined by Iona Urquhart, the founder of TESTme Health, a company dedicated to empowering individuals through fast and reliable health, allergy, and intolerance testing. Iona shares how understanding our physical health can directly impact our mental well-being.As the proud sponsor of this season, TESTme Health is helping us break down the stigma around health, both mental and physical and encouraging men everywhere to take charge of their wellness.

Never Throw in the Towel Season 2 Episode 8: Matt Homan

Never Throw in the Towel is all about real conversations on men’s mental health,sharing the struggles, the turning points, and the victories that remind us why we keep going. In today’s episode, we sit down with Matt Homan, whose story perfectly embodies what this podcast stands for: facing adversity head-on and finding a way through. Matt opens up about the challenges he’s encountered, the moments that tested him, and the resilience it took to come out stronger on the other side.

Never Throw in the Towel Season 2 Episode 6: Paul Mort

In this episode of Never Throw in the Towel, we sit down with Paul Mort—keynote speaker, author, coach, and all-around high-energy force. Paul opens up about his journey from rock bottom to becoming a beacon of confidence and resilience. We dive into his personal struggles, the pivotal moments that changed his life, and the wisdom he shares in his book Upgrade. This is an episode packed with motivation, straight talk, and powerful takeaways—because no matter how tough it gets, you should never throw in the towel.

Never Throw in the Towel Season 2 Episode 5: Michaela Reaney

Joining us in this episode is Michaela Reaney—founder of TEDx Teesside, co-founder of Opportunity Global, and the first woman to grace our podcast.Michaela shares her journey as a leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for creating opportunities that drive real change.