Welcome to The Pursuit of Peace with Kieran Joseph This is the podcast where we explore the depths of human experience, seeking insights, wisdom, and stories that illuminate the path towards peace, both within ourselves and in the world around us. Joining Kieran in the studio is podcaster, entrepreneur and mental health advocate Taylor James Taylor James is the host of The Waffle Shop Podcast, a show centred around candid conversations about mental health, wellbeing, and personal stories. Taylor created the podcast as a way to navigate his own struggles with mental health and to provide a platform for others to share their journeys. The podcast quickly gained popularity due to its honest and relatable content, offering listeners a blend of humour and vulnerability. Taylor has been recognised for creating a safe space for discussions on mental health, and his open, approachable style has resonated with a wide audience. The podcast has boasted guests such as Ed Sheeran, Sean Paul and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, amongst many others. The podcast has recently had two sold-out live shows and was recognised as a finalist at The British Podcast Awards.   Throughout the episode, we explore what peace has meant to Taylor throughout his life journey: through childhood and how a traumatic event changed his life in ways he couldn't imagine So, sit back, relax, and join us as we embark on The Pursuit of Peace. This episode explores themes of mental health, grief, and resilience. If there are themes in this episode that any listeners find triggering, please head to https://guardianballers.org/ for further advice and support. To keep up to date with behind-the-scenes action, head to our social channels: https://linktr.ee/thepursuitofpeace101 This podcast is brought to you by Guardian Ballers, a mental health and wellbeing service that exists to empower young people to become happy, healthy and community-transformers! To find out more about the incredible work they do and to find out how you can get involved head to https://guardianballers.org/ This podcast is a Twentytwo Productions original podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.