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20/01/2023

Good Luck to all those taking part in this expedition, especially our friend Karl Staniford, from all of us at Start a Conversation

Well here we go - Expediion Limitless 23 is on!

Leaving a day before the team to meet with Sweden Outdoors Coaching tomorrow and put the final preparations to the training week.

Huge thank you to Mountain Equipment providing the most incredible kit for the Expedition Limitless 2023 team.

Next stop Indal, Sweden.

19/01/2023

Here’s the next brutally frank discussion with Wez Clarke as he speaks to Caitie Tate about her story.

We can all help each other, by being a little kinder, by allowing others to talk while we listen, and by sharing our own issues to make sure others see they’re not alone.

Wez chats with Caitie about her recent changes in her life that have really improved her mental wellbeing. From getting a precise diagnosis of her issues, t...

17/01/2023

Here’s the next episode of “Part of the Conversation”

And Wez talks to Karl Staniford of If It Works, It's Right, about his up coming expedition with Expedition Limitless 2023, and how he’s learnt to deal with his personal trauma after the loss of his brother Cam.

Wez talks to Karl, one of the most inspirational people around.Karl's story, and that of the loss of his brother Cam was a major changing point for the Start...

29/12/2022

Here's the next episode of Part of the Start a Conversation.

Today Wez Clarke speaks to Danny Kane about how physical fitness can really help your mental health too.

Wez speaks to Danny Kane about his own issues, how physical exercise makes a huge difference, and how he wants to help others at his gym in Douglas.

25/12/2022

We wish you all the most wonderful of Christmases.
But we know it's a difficult time for so many people.
Take a little moment to check on your friends circle today, and remember you're not alone.

19/11/2022

Please take the time to give the latest episode in the "Part of the Conversation" podcast series a watch. Maybe like it, possibly share and if you're a really good egg you'll subscribe to the Start a Conversation YouTube channel.
The message is simple. But we need your help and support to get it out there and heard.
Look after one another and stay gold 🌟

In Episode 2 Wez heads to Renegade to talk with Josh about the stresses of being a young entrepreneur, but also how making your own path in life can help tea...

04/11/2022

Here's the official first episode of "Part of the Conversation" with Wez and David Higson.
Please check it out, like and subscribe to the channel and if you can please share.
We have further content to release in the pipeline, and if you'd like to talk to Wez please get in touch, we're here to help get your stories out there.
It's up to us as a community to be there for each other, and to normalise talking about our Mental Wellbeing.

David Higson speaks frankly to Wez, from Start a Conversation, about his own mental health battles after the tragic loss of his son Martin to suicide.David h...

01/11/2022

24/07/2022

When you've got people like Tyson Fury and Paddy Pimblett using their platform to raise awareness about Mental Health and doing their part to help break the stigma. Then you know the conversation is gathering pace.
To anyone struggling right now - keep fighting, keep talking and keep going. 💪

25/12/2021

From all of us involved with the Start a Conversation Campaign we'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hopefully 2022 brings you nothing but great things.
Thank you for all your support over the past 12 months, it's certainly been a challenging year for many of us, ourselves included. But we look forward to continuing our work, bringing more events and podcasts and doing everything we can to make a difference to our island's communities.
So while today is a day of celebration and everything that goes with it, keep in mind there are still people struggling and this time of year can be unbelievably difficult for so many.
It's not about what's on the table or what expensive things are under the tree. The most important thing you'll ever have is the people around you. So make 2022 the year you make a difference, cherish those people who are always there when you need them, because not everyone has that luxury and if anything we've learnt over the past two years or so, it's that we all need someone to help us get through the challenges we all have to face.
Stay hopeful, stay gold and let's face 2022 together ⭐

13/12/2021

Thursday was a great night, and we raised £1100 for the four charities which will be heading to them this week.

So Listen, Samaritans, Praxis Care Isle of Man and the Ballamona Association of Mental Health will receive the funds.

But we couldn't have had such a great night without a lot of help from these people and companies. Firstly Ian Thompson for the live music and Sound Records, Renegade Vintage clothing, Ballagrove Studios, Shellz Clarke, Hair and Beauty Network, CNBB Clothing, Hillingford B&B, Barber Code, No. 42, Waterstones, Cubbon House B&B, Secret Pizza Co, The Original Quids Inn, Shoprite, Matrix Arena, Compton Vaults, Black Velvet, Suzy Manton Art, Extreme Gadgets Store and, of course, Timeout IoM for the fabulous food.

But most of all we have to say "THANK YOU" to everyone who turned up, in difficult times, and spent their dosh with us and (hopefully) had a great evening and went home a winner!!

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for the support, keep looking after each other, keep sharing