"I am officially overwhelmed. Thank you for listening."

When I started The Brilliant Humans Podcast, I wanted to shine a light on the people who make our lives better. I didn't realise quite how many of you across the world were waiting for these stories.

In this short "Phase One" wrap-up, I want to say a massive thank you to:

• The Guests: Who shared their vulnerability, their laughter, and their heroes.
• The Brilliant Humans: The Paul Morts, the Uncle Freds, the Irinas, and the Bobs who make the world a better place.
• The Listeners: Every stream, comment, and share has meant the world to me.

I’m taking a short break to recharge and prepare for the next chapter. We’ll be back in the New Year with more stories, more brilliance, and more reminders of what makes us human.

Until then, remember Logan's advice: Be kind, and pick people up if they fall down.

See you in 2026!

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In this very special Christmas bonus episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, I’m joined by my son, Logan, for a short, joyful, and surprisingly wise conversation about kindness, courage, and what it really means to be a brilliant human.

Released on Christmas Day 2025, Logan shares what his day looked like, explains his important role as a school assembly assistant, and talks about why helping others, cheering people on, and being kind really matter. With the clarity and honesty that only a seven-year-old can bring, Logan offers life lessons we could all use - whether we’re seven or seventy.

This episode is a gentle reminder that brilliance doesn’t come from titles, achievements, or status - it comes from kindness, listening, standing up for others, and helping people back up when they fall.

A short, heartwarming listen for the festive season - filled with family, laughter, and a simple message the world always needs more of.

🎄 Merry Christmas from The Brilliant Humans Podcast.

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Content Warning - This episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast contains references to suicide. Please take care while listening, and if this feels too heavy today, it’s okay to skip this episode or return when you feel ready.

On this deeply moving episode of The Brilliant Humans Podcast, Jonathan Griffiths is joined by Chris McIntosh - founder of Always Forward.

Chris is here to talk about his brilliant human: his brother Grant, who tragically died by suicide in 2017.

What follows is an open, honest, and compassionate conversation about grief, brotherhood, mental health, and the invisible weight so many people carry - often without those around them ever knowing.

Chris shares who Grant really was; the life and soul of the party, fiercely generous, deeply loved, and unforgettable to everyone who met him. He also reflects on the shock of losing someone with “no warning signs,” the unanswered questions that follow suicide, and the long road of learning how to live with loss.

From that pain came Always Forward - a powerful movement where Chris takes on extreme physical challenges, including running 50km and 100km wearing a weighted vest, raising nearly £30,000 for mental health charities. The weight, he explains, is a symbol of the unseen burdens people carry every day - and the relief that comes when we don’t carry them alone.

This episode is about:

• Suicide, grief, and the reality behind “happy faces”
• Why checking in on people really matters
• Men’s mental health and learning to talk
• Turning pain into purpose
• Carrying love forward, even when someone is gone

Above all, it’s a reminder of this simple truth:

You are loved. You are wanted. And you matter more than you know.

If this episode brings anything up for you, you don’t have to face it alone:

• Samaritans — Call free, 24/7: 116 123
  Or visit: https://www.samaritans.org/
• NHS 111 — Ask for the mental health crisis line in your area
  (24/7 support across England)
• If you are in immediate danger, please call 999

Chris’s challenges have raised vital funds for these incredible organisations:

• Tiny Changes — supporting young people’s mental health https://tinychanges.com/
• Suicide & Co — counselling for those bereaved by suicide https://www.suicideandco.org/
• SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) — including The Nook, a walk-in mental health service https://www.samh.org.uk/

Find Chris and his work on Instagram:
@always_forward_mental_health

If this episode resonates, please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing. Stories like Grant’s, and Chris’s, deserve to be heard.

And if someone came to mind while listening…

maybe send them a message today.

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