This episode is a reminder to myself, and possibly a reminder to you. I often compare my life to other people's and what I see of other people's lives on social media. It's very easy to feel overwhelmed or like we are behind in life. We might also have expectations placed on us by society or our environment.

It might not feel like we are in the right place, but in this episode, I hope to explain why you are exactly where you need to be.

Join me every week as I share how I am training myself to navigate life. I share the lessons I have learned, the challenges I am currently facing and the questions I have for my future self.

Special thanks to SoulProdMusic for the intro and outro track. You can find the track and more information about their profile here: https://pixabay.com/users/soulprodmusic-30064790/

Here is where you can keep up with day-to-day things and sneak peeks of upcoming episodes:

Instagram account: Training Tom https://www.instagram.com/training_tom/

Here is where you can keep up with all things exercise and fitness:

Strava account: Tom Regan https://www.strava.com/athletes/1810346

In this episode, I take some time to reflect on the Mental Health and Me series, sharing some of the feedback I have received and some of my thoughts on the series. I also provide an update on my health — sharing what progress I have made and where I am in this health challenge.

But the biggest reveal?

I reveal that I am attempting my most ambitious fitness challenge ever!

I dive into why I feel drawn to this challenge, questioning my own reasons and exploring what it's really for. Am I doing this for the right reasons? What do I hope to gain? And what happens if I fail? This is a raw and honest reflection on ambition, self-doubt, and the pursuit of embracing discomfort.

Join me every week as I share how I am training myself to navigate life. I share the lessons I have learned, the challenges I am currently facing and the questions I have for my future self.

Special thanks to SoulProdMusic for the intro and outro track. You can find the track and more information about their music here: https://pixabay.com/users/soulprodmusic-30064790/

Here is where you can keep up with day-to-day things and sneak peeks of upcoming episodes:

Instagram account: Training Tom https://www.instagram.com/training_tom/

Here is where you can keep up with all things exercise and fitness:

Strava account: Tom Regan https://www.strava.com/athletes/1810346

We are wrapping up the Mental Health and Me series with a present and future-focused episode. Discomfort can sometimes be very daunting and can be the opposite of what we might want to do, but in this episode, I discuss how embracing discomfort can be beneficial and help support you now and in the future. This episode holds some valuable lessons for me that I am still trying to learn, so I hope it can be beneficial for you, too.

Here is a link to the TED talk I mentioned:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDQ1Mi5I4rg&t=592s

As this is the last episode in the Mental Health and Me series, I want to remind everyone of the purpose of this series and the support that is available for you if needed.

Through sharing my experiences, I hope to raise awarenessand help people to better understand what mental health is.

Mental health is a sensitive topic, and I want to respectthat in these episodes. If you have been affected by anything mentioned in these episodes, or need some support for an ongoing mental health challenge, there are some links below where you can find support for your mental health:

• If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health and is in IMMEDIATE DANGER of harming themselves or someone else, please call 999
• If you need support for your mental health, but don't now where to turn to, you can text "Shout" to85258 for 24/7 text support⁠https://giveusashout.org/⁠ or call the Samaritans on116 123 for 24/7 phone support⁠https://www.samaritans.org/⁠
• Visit Mind.org for information, guidance and resources for your mental health or to support you in supporting someone else with their mental health⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/⁠
• Visit YoungMinds for information, guidance and support for young people, parents and professionals who need support or would like to support young people with their mental health⁠https://www.youngminds.org.uk/⁠
• Visit the Mental Health Foundation for information about different programmes available to support everyone with their mental health⁠https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/⁠

Thank you for listening and if you found this episodeuseful, please share it.

Join me every week as I share how I am training myself to navigate life. I share the lessons I have learned, the challenges I am currently facing and the questions I have for my future self.

Special thanks to SoulProdMusic for the new intro and outro track. You can find the track and more information about their profile here:https://pixabay.com/users/soulprodmusic-30064790/

Here is where you can keep up with day-to-day things and sneak peeks of upcoming episodes:

Instagram account -Training Tomhttps://www.instagram.com/training_tom/

Here is where you can keep up with all things exercise and fitness:

Strava account -

Tom Reganhttps://www.strava.com/athletes/1810346

Part 2 - Lessons From Therapy is where I share some of the things I have learned about myself, and about life, through going to therapy and in particular having Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I also explain how I view therapy, and the way I try to use therapy to support my mental health and my overall mindset. Jump in and listen to learn more.

If you haven't already, jump back to part 1 to understand my story of mental health.

Through sharing my experiences, I hope to raise awareness and help people to better understand what mental health is.

Mental health is a sensitive topic, and I want to respect that in these episodes. If you have been affected by anything mentioned in these episodes, or need some support for an ongoing mental health challenge, there are some links below where you can find support for your mental health:

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health and is in IMMEDIATE DANGER of harming themselves or someone else, please call 999.

Thank you for listening and if you found this episode useful, please share it.

Join me every week as I share how I am training myself to navigate life. I share the lessons I have learned, the challenges I am currently facing and the questions I have for my future self.

Special thanks to SoulProdMusic for the new intro and outro track. You can find the track and more information about their profile here:

https://pixabay.com/users/soulprodmusic-30064790/

Here is where you can keep up with day-to-day things and sneak peeks of upcoming episodes:

Instagram account: Training Tom https://www.instagram.com/training_tom/

Here is where you can keep up with all things exercise and fitness:

Strava account: Tom Regan https://www.strava.com/athletes/1810346

This episode is the first part of a series of episodes talking about my experiences with mental health. "Part 1: My Story" is where I share some of my experiences with mental health challenges, the symptoms I noticed and the support I received at the time. I also talk about how mental health is portrayed in the media and my perspective on the way we view mental health in society.

Through sharing my experiences, I hope to raise awareness and help people to better understand what mental health is.

Mental health is a sensitive topic, and I want to respect that in these episodes. If you have been affected by anything mentioned in these episodes, or need some support for an ongoing mental health challenge, there are some links below where you can find support for your mental health:

• If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health and is in IMMEDIATE DANGER of harming themselves or someone else, please call 999
• If you need support for your mental health, but don't now where to turn to, you can text "Shout" to 85258 for 24/7 text support https://giveusashout.org/ or call the Samaritans on 116 123 for 24/7 phone support https://www.samaritans.org/
• Visit Mind.org for information, guidance and resources for your mental health or to support you in supporting someone else with their mental health https://www.mind.org.uk/
• Visit YoungMinds for information, guidance and support for young people, parents and professionals who need support or would like to support young people with their mental health https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
• Visit the Mental Health Foundation for information about different programmes available to support everyone with their mental health https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

Thank you for listening and if you found this episode useful, please share it.

Join me every week as I share how I am training myself to navigate life. I share the lessons I have learned, the challenges I am currently facing and the questions I have for my future self.

Special thanks to SoulProdMusic for the new intro and outro track. You can find the track and more information about their profile here: https://pixabay.com/users/soulprodmusic-30064790/

Here is where you can keep up with day-to-day things and sneak peeks of upcoming episodes:

Instagram account: Training Tom https://www.instagram.com/training_tom/

Here is where you can keep up with all things exercise and fitness: Strava account: Tom Regan https://www.strava.com/athletes/1810346

In this personal episode, I open up about a health challenge I have been experiencing recently. I share how it has reshaped my daily routine, forced me to re-imagine what “healthy” looks like and guided me toward alternative ways of supporting my mental health. From lifestyle adjustments to discovering new outlets for self-care, this is a raw and honest conversation about navigating life’s unexpected hurdles while striving to stay grounded and hopeful. Join me as I reflect, adapt and find meaning in the midst of challenge.

Join me every week as I share how I am training myself to navigate life. I share the lessons I have learned, the challenges I am currently facing and the questions I have for my future self.

Special thanks to SoulProdMusic for the new intro and outro track. You can find the track and more information about their profile here: https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-nightfall-future-bass-music-228100/ Here is where you can keep up with day-to-day things and sneak peaks of upcoming episodes: Instagram account: Training Tom https://www.instagram.com/training_tom/

Here is where you can keep up with all things exercise and fitness: Strava account: Tom Regan https://www.strava.com/athletes/1810346

In this episode, I dive into the heart of why this podcast exists—to share lessons my younger self needed, pose thoughtful questions for my future self, and reflect on the challenges I currently face. I explore how authenticity and relatability guide these conversations, emphasizing that everyone is on their own path in life. We're all navigating life with what we have. Join me in embracing growth, vulnerability, and self-discovery.

Special thanks to SoulProdMusic for the new intro and outro track. You can find the track and more information about their profile here: https://pixabay.com/music/future-bass-nightfall-future-bass-music-228100/ Here is where you can keep up with day-to-day things and sneak peaks of upcoming episodes: Instagram account: Training Tom https://www.instagram.com/training_tom/

Here is where you can keep up with all things exercise and fitness: Strava account: Tom Regan https://www.strava.com/athletes/1810346

This episode provides an insight into how Tom is using a growth mindset to become the person he wants to be, and how you can too. Tom discusses how he often uses time as an excuse for not working towards his goals, and how he is now trying to become a person of action instead of being "all talk".