Our Giant guest for this episode is Niki Woods, who is an international menopause educator and personal coach working with women in midlife.
Niki believes supporting men to be part of the menopause conversation benefits everyone and even wrote a book to help guide us through menopause to create a better understanding of what the women in our lives might be experiencing 
If you want to reach out to Niki - http://linkedin.com/in/niki-woods
https://en-gb.facebook.com/personalfitnessfacilitated/
https://www.instagram.com/nikiwoodsbestmidlife
Or find her book at The Man's Guide To Menopause: Everything You Need To Know But Were Afraid To Ask https://amzn.eu/d/0gIirWRK
Please drop me some feedback to help me make the best out of future episodes and always happy to receive guest recommendations and questions to ask them. [email protected] facebook.com/alex.amc.1426 Instagram @Iam_giant74 TikTok @iam_giant74 X - @iamgiant74 #StandUpOnMyShoulders

APOLOGIES!! WE HAD SOME TECHNICAL ISSUES RECORDING THIS PODCAST AND WE LOST SOME OF ALEX'S QUESTIONS BUT THE WORDS OF WISDOM FROM GARY COULD NOT BE REPLICATED SO WE JUST WENT FOR IT. NOT EVERYTHING IN LIFE IS PERFECT. Our Giant guest for this episode is Gary McCafferty, who Alex met in his previous life as a prison officer. Gary has turned his life around and is making a massive impact on others showing them that recovery from addiction and prison life is possible. Gary is now celebrating 4 years in recovery and is thriving by volunteering at different projects across his home town of Dundee. Please drop me some feedback to help me make the best out of future episodes and always happy to receive guest recommendations and questions to ask them.  [email protected] facebook.com/alex.amc.1426  Instagram @Iam_giant74  TikTok @iam_giant74  X - @iamgiant74  #StandUpOnMyShoulders

Our Giant guest for this episode is Estelle Ellis, an amazing bundle of positive energy, who has helped Alex and many others to believe in their full potential and open them up to the power of the universe. Alex met Estelle after watching a video on Facebook and signing up for a masterclass in Belief Coding. In this episode they discuss everything from Belief Coding, the gaming community and following created by one of her characters Krystal Fox and supporting others to navigate life. Check out Estelle on social media Insta @estellebeliefcodingtrainer X @RealKrystalFox Help support her by pledging for a Krytselle Plushie. https://www.makeship.com/petitions/krystelle-the-emotional-support-plushie Please drop me some feedback to help me make the best out of future episodes and always happy to receive guest recommendations and questions to ask them.  [email protected] facebook.com/alex.amc.1426  Instagram @Iam_giant74  TikTok @iam_giant74  X - @iamgiant74  #StandUpOnMyShoulders

Our Giant guest for this episode is Sam Delaney, a journalist and broadcaster and author of the brilliant book “Sort Your Head Out” Alex met Sam a couple of years ago after appearing on Sam’s podcast “The Reset”. In this episode they discuss why for men it’s important to talk about mental health without all “the bollocks” , Sam also chats about his childhood, addiction and many more including a hilarious recollection of an experience with the school nurse. Sit back and listen to a powerful, emotional and hilarious conversation and let us know what you think.  For more information check out Sam on his socials at Instagram @samdelaney Also check out his book on Amazon - Sort Your Head Out: Mental health without all the bollocks https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sort-Your-Head-Out-bollocks/dp/1408717085 Please drop me some feedback to help me make the best out of future episodes and always happy to receive guest recommendations and questions to ask them.  [email protected] facebook.com/alex.amc.1426  Instagram @Iam_giant74  TikTok @iam_giant74  X - @iamgiant74  #StandUpOnMyShoulders

Our Giant guest for this special episode in partnership with ANDYSMANCLUB Brew & Chat Campaign, is Michael Johnston, a racing driver with Century Motorsport in British GT GT4 and a massive supporter of ANDYSMANCLUB.  Alex met Michael a couple of years ago when racing in the Ginetta series and discuss everything from motorsport and his progression to men's mental health and why it's important to highlight the need for men to talk more. Sit back and listen to a powerful, emotional, interesting and educational conversation and let us know what you think. For more information check out Michael on his socials at Instagram @magicjohnston92 Instagram @century_msport Please drop me some feedback to help me make the best out of future episodes and always happy to receive guest recommendations and questions to ask them. [email protected] facebook.com/alex.amc.1426 Instagram @Iam_giant74 TikTok @iam_giant74 X - @iamgiant74 #StandUpOnMyShoulders

Our Giant guest for this episode is Jaxon Feeley who s a proud Advocate for the Transgender Community, TV Personality, Life and Mindset Coach, Podcast Host, Guest Speaker, National Cover Model and SO much more than meets the eye.  Alex met Jax whilst filming the Channel 4 series "Banged Up" and shared an apartment and also shared some deep and meaningful conversations which they share on this episode. They not only talk about transitioning and trans rights but also Halal butties, to social media campaigns and much much more. Sit back and listen to a powerful, emotional and sometimes hilarious conversation and let us know what you think. For more information check out Jaxon on his website at https://jaxonfeeley.com/ Please drop me some feedback to help me make the best out of future episodes and always happy to receive guest recommendations and questions to ask them. [email protected] facebook.com/alex.amc.1426 Instagram @Iam_giant74 TikTok @iam_giant74 X - @iamgiant74 #StandUpOnMyShoulders

Episode 2 - Alex gives a GIANT welcome to Kenny Armour and Mark Inglis from ANDYSMANCLUB Scotland to discuss why they walked through the door, to becoming facilitators and now members of staff with the charity. They also discuss how and why talking works challenge some of the stigmas surrounding men's mental health and why they struggled to talk before finding ANDYSMANCLUB. They also discuss along with sewing machines, sandwiches, Barbie and much more...... ANDYSMANCLUB is a peer to peer support group for any man over 18 and meet every Monday (Except bank holidays) 7 to 9pm at over 170 venues and online in the UK. For more information on check out the links below...... www.andysmanclub.co.uk email [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/andysmanclub Please drop me some feedback to help me make the best out of future episodes and always happy to receive guest recommendations and questions to ask them. [email protected] facebook.com/alex.amc.1426 Instagram @Iam_giant74 TikTok @iam_giant74 X - @iamgiant74 Please drop me some feedback to help me make the best out of future episodes and always happy to receive guest recommendations and questions to ask them. #StandUpOnMyShoulders

Welcome to my first episode where I share a wee bit about ME and WHY I am doing this podcast.......... Find out why, for me, it's important to talk about mental health, wellness, mindfulness and to look for different ways that we can look after ourselves physically and mentally! So let's chat about parts of my journey with mental illness and how I've discovered what works for me! But I'm still learning about me, everyday! Hear my top 3 books that have influenced me and my mindset and a chance to drop me some questions for future episodes too. Please drop me some feedback to help me make the best out of future episodes and always happy to receive guest recommendations and questions to ask them. [email protected] facebook.com/alex.amc.1426 Instagram @Iam_giant74 TikTok @iam_giant74 X - @iamgiant74 Please drop me some feedback to help me make the best out of future episodes and always happy to receive guest recommendations and questions to ask them. #StandUpOnMyShoulders