Introducing one of our most powerful episodes of Tackling it Together to date, “Championing Resilience”, in conversation with Paul Reed.Paul, the MD of Vortex Performance Academy, and Strength & Conditioning coach of Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett, sits down with us to talk openly about vulnerability, resilience and coping with stress.In this honest account, Paul shares reflections about reaching a point in his life where stress became unmanageable, having a hugely significant impact on both his mental and physical health.It was a life changing conversation with a Doctor that put things into perspective for Paul, as he had the realisation that stress could kill him. With insightful discussion around the importance of effective communication in his role as a coach, Paul emphasises the importance of building authentic, honest relationships that open up opportunities for meaningful communication. A huge advocate for the power of demonstrating vulnerability, Paul talks about how he is now able to be vulnerable with his team, and praises some of the toughest athletes in the world for the way in which they publicly demonstrate vulnerability themselves, reflecting on how Resilience has changed the lives of so many of the athletes he coaches.Paul reflects that nothing that changes your life is going to be easy, but that focussing on your Mental Health is going to be the best thing you can ever out effort in to.A huge thank you to our Core Sponsor, NTS for sponsoring this episode of Tackling it Together. Trigger warning – this episode includes reference to suicidal ideation.#MaleMentalHealth #VortexPerformanceAcademy #Chester #Resilience #PaddyTheBaddy #MensPodcast #Vulnerability #Stress #TacklingitTogether