• Episode 9: Jack Marriner-Brown on Mental Health Awareness Week
    May 11 2026

    Jack Marriner-Brown is in the hot seat for the latest episode of Moving Minds, as we mark Mental Health Awareness week. A Yorkshire lad, Jack rose to fame after his appearance on The Traitors and in this candid conversation he discusses the impact being in the spotlight had on his mental health.

    Jack also chats to host Gemma Oaten about how he finds time to unwind, the importance of nature and his love for Hull!

    Find information and support for your mental health on the NHS website or contact Samaritans who offer help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at samaritans.org

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    20 mins
  • Episode 8: Hull KR special with Chris and Jack Charles
    Apr 24 2026

    Legendary former Hull KR captain Chris Charles and his son Jack, a promising young halfback, join host Gemma Oaten to discuss how they cope with the challenges of rugby and the changing attitudes towards men’s mental health over the years.

    Episodes of ‘Moving Minds’ are recorded on real train journeys on the East Coast Main Line, with guests joining a Hull Trains service to record their episode. The video podcasts feature personal stories about mental health, as well as the small things guests do to look after their own wellbeing.

    Find information and support for your mental health on the NHS website or contact Samaritans who offer help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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    22 mins
  • Episode 7: Amy Thompson
    Apr 13 2026

    Amy Thompson is the latest guest on our podcast recorded on real train journeys - Moving Minds! Amy is a familiar face on BBC Look North across East Yorkshire, as well as being a radio presenter and actor.

    In a moving conversation between two lifelong friends, Amy and host Gemma Oaten chat about the pressures of the industry they work in, dating, making the decision to not have children and plenty more.

    Find information and support for your mental health on the NHS website or contact Samaritans who offer help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 6: Jessie Stride from The Traitors
    Mar 26 2026

    The nation fell in love with Jessie Stride when she took part in the latest season of the hit TV show The Traitors. Now, a Hull girl herself, Jessie joins our podcast 'Moving Minds' and chats about how she looks after her own mental health.

    Jessie, a hairdresser in her day job, also speaks about raising awareness of stammering – a type of speech disorder where the flow of spoken words is altered by repetitions or prolonged sounds.

    Find information and support for your mental health on the NHS website or contact Samaritans who offer help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at samaritans.org

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    21 mins
  • Episode 5: Onboard Manager Nick
    Mar 10 2026

    In this mini episode of Moving Minds, Gemma Oaten chats to Hull Trains Onboard Manager Nick about how he looks after his wellbeing, his favourite journeys and how he looks out for customers when they're travelling.

    Find information and support for your mental health on the NHS website or contact Samaritans who offer help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at samaritans.org

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    9 mins
  • Episode 4: Luke Campbell MBE
    Feb 19 2026

    In this special episode of Moving Minds in our Hull Trains HQ studio, Gemma is joined by Luke Campbell MBE - Olympic gold medalist and the first Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire.

    In this candid conversation, Luke shares his own personal experience of keeping his private life private while dealing with the spotlight. Luke also delves into his decision to move into politics and the scrutiny that comes with that.

    Find information and support for your mental health on the NHS website or contact Samaritans who offer help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at samaritans.org

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    27 mins
  • Episode 3: John Venable from The Big Communi-tea
    Feb 12 2026

    In the latest episode of Moving Minds, Gemma Oaten chats to the founder of an amazing charity in Selby. John Venable is responsible for The Big Communi-tea - local mental health first-responders who support people in the area.

    John shares his own personal story with mental health and how a serious car accident led him to start the charity. Gemma also shares her own experiences and how they've shaped who she is today.

    This episode of Moving Minds does contain some conversations about mental health which may be hard to hear. Listener discretion is advised.

    Find information and support for your mental health on the NHS website or contact Samaritans who offer help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at samaritans.org

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    22 mins
  • Episode 2: Graeme Hall
    Feb 5 2026

    Gemma chats to the star of Channel 5’s Dogs Behaving Badly, Graeme Hall. During the episode, Graeme catches the train with Gemma from Selby, his hometown, to Hull. They discuss the positive impact that animals can have on mental health, as well as how Graeme has coped with his rise to fame. There are plenty of funny anecdotes from the pals too!

    Find information and support for your mental health on the NHS website or contact Samaritans who offer help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: https://www.samaritans.org/

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    29 mins