ACE Podcast Nation Presents My Story

About ACE Podcast Nation Presents My Story

Welcome to A.C.E Podcast Nation Presents My Story, in this series A.C.E Podcast Nation founder and Host Si is joined by a different guest for each show as they tell their story in their own words. Each episode will be full of twists and turns, ups and downs as the guests reminisce about the journey that has taken them to the present day. These shows are always full of funny and emotional anecdotes as the guests relive the ups and downs of their lives and/or careers in their own words. The new series will be NO different to our first two series as we are joined by a laundry list of interesting guests from all walks of life and industries. Previous series have featured Footballers, Fighters, Actors, cricketers, broadcasters, Musicians, podcasters, athletes and more as they talk about their lifelong journeys in their own words.

Publisher

Sport Social Podcast Network

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Nov 2021

Latest episode

12 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

113 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Nov 2025

   Caerphilly RFC Head Coach Gareth Short | Matt on MH #5

   🧠 ACE Podcast Nation Presents: Matt on Mental Health #5 – Caerphilly RFC Head Coach Gareth Short Welcome to *Matt on Mental Health, an inspiring and emotional series from ACE Podcast Nation where host Matt sits down with people from all walks of life to discuss their **invisible battles**, **mental health journeys**, and the realities behind the smiles. Each episode aims to *raise awareness around men’s mental health**, **break the stigma**, and **encourage open conversation* through powerful, honest storytelling. From personal struggles and recovery stories to fundraising, community work, and resilience — this series shines a light on the strength it takes to keep going when the world can’t see the fight inside. ⚡ *Episode 5 – Gareth Short (Caerphilly RFC Head Coach)* In this episode, Matt is joined by **Caerphilly RFC Head Coach Gareth Short**, who opens up about his **journey through rugby, leadership, and mental health**. Gareth shares the **pressures of coaching**, the **importance of team culture**, and how sport can both challenge and save lives. He talks candidly about the **invisible battles men face**, the **impact of mental health within sport**, and why community, honesty, and talking are key to breaking the cycle. This will be another truly inspiring conversation that is emotional, insightful, and truly inspiring — a must-watch for anyone passionate about **mental wellbeing**, **rugby**, and **real stories that matter**. --- 💬 *Join the Conversation* If you’ve been affected by the themes discussed in this episode, remember — *you’re not alone.* Reach out, talk to someone, and help us spread the message that *it’s okay not to be okay.* 📢 *Subscribe* for more powerful stories, fundraisers, and awareness episodes from Matt on Mental Health, only on **ACE Podcast Nation**. 🎧 *Listen. Learn. Share. Break the stigma.*🔗 *Follow & Support* 💙 *ACE Podcast Nation* – By fans, for fans, and for the community. Twitter/X: [@ACEcast_Nation](  / acecast_nation  ) Instagram: [@ACEPodcastNation](  / acepodcastnation  ) [@Si1927](  / si1927  ) Host: Matthew Angel | Guest: Gareth Short (Caerphilly RFC) #MensMentalHealth #MattOnMentalHealth #ACENation #ACEPodcastNation #MentalHealthAwareness #ItsOkayNotToBeOkay #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #RugbyFamily #CaerphillyRFC #WalesRugby #TalkListenSupport #SuicidePrevention #InvisibleBattles #MindOverMatter #Wellbeing #RealTalk #RugbyCommunity #MentalHealthPodcast #MensWel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2. 

   18 Sept 2025

   My battle with Blood Cancer | Penallta RFC Youth Coach Gareth Williams | Matt on MH #4

   This week on the podcast we’re joined by Gareth, head coach at Penallta Youth RFC, who shares his incredible journey of living with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) since being diagnosed during the UK lockdown in 2021. From gruelling treatments, bone marrow biopsies and daily chemotherapy tablets, to rebuilding his body and mind through training and endurance events, Gareth’s story is about much more than cancer — it’s about resilience, mental health, and finding strength in what you can control. He’s now taking on a year-long endurance challenge — including a half marathon, a 20-miler, the MK Marathon, and an ultra 50k — to raise awareness of blood cancer and raise funds for @LeukaemiaCareUK and also hopefully show what can be achieved if you focus on what you CAN do and not dwell on what you can’t do. 🎧 Don’t miss this powerful conversation about mental health, invisible illness, and the role movement can play in healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3. 

   11 Sept 2025

   From 25 stone to inspirational Personal Trainer | Julian Spiller | Matt on MH #3

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Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,187,496

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 67 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

57

Social presence

97

YouTube

86

Engagement

60