🎙️ Welcome to another Cherrywood Podcast!Simon hosts a special lads-only episode with James, Max, and Nav from Learn Chess Academy, a chess company changing lives across the UK — from kids’ confidence to adults’ wellbeing.#LearnChessAcademy #CherrywoodPodcast #ChessLife🧠 Inside this episode:How chess builds resilience and emotional intelligenceNav’s cancer survival story and rediscovery of chessHilarious stories from competitive games (including a board flip!)What “Queen’s Gambit” really meansWhy kids LOVE their chess clubs — even if they don’t know they’re learning!From online tournaments to in-person coaching, Learn Chess Academy proves chess is anything but boring.⏰ Timestamps (condensed):0:00 – Welcome to the lads-only podcast with Learn Chess Academy0:39 – Simon’s son at Medway Junior Chess Club1:14 – Origins of Learn Chess Academy & Julian the founder1:49 – Nav: Ranked top 2.5% globally3:42 – Sponsor shoutouts4:14 – Nav’s official chess title & classical tournaments6:06 – Thinking ahead: chess vs speed chess7:06 – Chess and life skills: patience, analysis, resilience8:30 – Day-to-day in a full-time chess company10:20 – Nav’s journey: from losing every game to finding purpose13:06 – How the company adapted after COVID15:00 – Virtual school classrooms & online club tournaments21:20 – How cheating is detected in online chess23:00 – BBC2 Chess Masters: Nav's experience27:00 – Chess helps mental health & wellbeing30:00 – Why kids think it’s fun – even while learning32:17 – It’s not about creating Grandmasters — it’s about confidence34:42 – Chess is age-proof: 7-year-olds beating teens36:58 – Simon’s hilarious Queen-King switch prank40:00 – What is the Queen’s Gambit?44:40 – Chess as strategy, tactics & life training47:04 – True stories of transformation through chess49:00 – That moment you become “one with the board”52:26 – Chess rage: from misplays to board flips54:29 – What your child will experience at a Learn Chess session56:22 – Fun first, trophies second – and sweets always1:01:10 – Simon's observation about the banner… and the wine1:03:32 – Random question game: aliens, kangaroos, death brushes1:12:00 – Podcast playlist song picks1:14:00 – How to contact Learn Chess Academy1:15:15 – Final thanks and goodbyes🔗 Sponsors:🏗️ De Medici Associates – Chartered Civil & Structural Engineers🌐 www.demediciassociates.com🏠 Right at Home Medway – Trusted care for adults in their own home🌐 www.rightathome.co.uk/medway📞 01634 979 950📖 Hindsight Directory – Advertise to 30,000 homes via Royal Mail🌐 www.hindsightdirectory.co.uk🎬 Cherrywood Productions – Award-winning video & photo services🌐 www.cherrywoodpro.com🪚 Bond Carpentry – Licensed to Drill📞 07738 732 931🚐 Snug Dubs Campervans – Room to roam, park anywhere🌐 www.snug.co.ukWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. #podcast#WeddingVendor#entrepreneurContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.