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Jan 2023
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E173 - Ross Clark: Prepare to meet the r...

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Rylan is a television and radio broadcaster. In this interview, Rylan shares the differences between Rylan, his public personality, and Ross, who he is in his private life. Today, Ross joins us, leaving Rylan behind and opening up in a way you’ve never heard before. He shares how he overcame his breakdown and serious depression, by taking it step by step and focusing on micro-achievements. 


Ross takes us through his career and personal journey, from his sudden rise to fame after his first appearance on X-Factor, how he turned being pigeon-holed as a ‘joke’ into a 10 year career and how he feels he is finally experiencing adulthood. In this episode they discuss how to stop reaching for external success, standing up for people who have been treated unfairly and the reality of his meteoric rise to fame. 

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https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/


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