Hobbies #15

Hobbies #15

Author: BCB December 12, 2019 Duration: 16:07

The lads are joined by Ashley Nixon once more, for a short episode were they discuss hobbies. This is a bonus episode where they guys talk about the importance of finding your own hobbies and enjoying your own life and journey. Very often we tend to do things based on other people and we become almost people pleasers, yet we often forget to put our own needs and happiness first.


The beauty of some of our hobbies is that we can relate and get together with people who are like minded, with similar interests sharing a common admiration towards a particular hobby. Belonging to tribes, whether its the church or boxing has an important place in all of our lives.


Can you relate to this?


The group consists of the following guys:


Kev Dillon a head coach at the Lions Amateur Boxing club. Someone who has been boxing since the age of 3, but sadly lost his eyesight at a very young age leaving him with only 7% vision in his right eye. This is known as 3/60 vision. He has been a poster child for adversity, dealing with anxiety and depression for a lot of his life. However, he has never folded or let his circumstances stop him pursuing his goals. He is now a proud father, husband and respected coach helping 100s of boys, girls, men and women of all ages. Furthermore, Kev's vision of the BCB podcast was to have a show exposing all the struggles and the victories that men go through, to let those listening know that they are not alone. Check his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClofpY6MBQPrISQ53HHxxUA


Aren Deu is a proud husband who hosts the sister podcast Find Your Voice which is an empowering self-help podcast, providing listeners with the tools to overcome their current, or past, circumstances and take control of their lives. This initially came about due to Aren struggling for over 20+ years with anxiety, causing him to miss opportunities, experiences and just suffer in silence. A similar vision to Kev and the other 2 hosts, Aren's focus is on making people find their own happiness and fulfilment in the midst of a fast paced, social media driven society. An ex-social worker, project manager, personal trainer and now successful property investor Aren's passions find in inspiring people to overcome their adversities and recognise that the only limits we hold are in our mind.

Check out his hit podcast: https://www.findyourvoicepodcast.com/subscribe


Lee Cadman is a father to Lilly-May, Alfie and Calla-Rose. Calla-Rose has a life limiting disability and since her diagnosis Lee's life has never been the same. He is a proud husband and considers himself your everyday working man with the hopes of improving the lives of his own family and others. Sadly depression and anxiety has taken its toll on Lee, on many occasions, but he has found true power and resolve in talking. Talking has become Lee's medicine, and he always states that we should remember in our darkest moments you are not being buried you are being planted.


Craig Pinches is a writer, producer, performer and label owner. His background is rap, but if you explore the projects he’s been involved with and you quickly realise you can’t do justice to his versatility by simply calling him a rapper. He has a passion for music and expression through the written and spoken word that projects through his performances. His music is not only a passion but a vehicle that enables him to help people in need though either positive lyrics or by broadcasting areas of concern within humanity. Check his work at: http://rizeordemizerecords.com

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Hosted by Lee Cadman and Kev Dillon, The Black Country Blokes creates honest conversations that often feel more like a chat with trusted friends than a formal interview. This podcast centers on real-life experiences, primarily navigating mental health, living with disability, and the myriad challenges and triumphs that define everyday existence. By bringing in guest experts from diverse fields, each episode unpacks these topics with a blend of personal anecdote and professional insight, offering listeners practical perspectives alongside genuine empathy. What emerges is a dialogue that’s both grounded and enlightening, refusing to shy away from complexity while maintaining a down-to-earth tone. The result is a consistently engaging listen that prioritizes authenticity over easy answers. Tuning into this podcast means joining a space built on understanding, where difficult subjects are approached with candor and warmth. It’s this unique combination of expert knowledge and relatable hosting that makes the show a distinctive voice within the broader landscape of wellness and self-improvement content.
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