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The monthly Men’s Mental Health Podcast.
Each month the 4 hosts interview special guests to talk about themes that affect men's mental health. There is discussion, lived experience and signposting for services and organisations that can help.
If you have enjoyed the Podcast, why not buy the guys a coffee? your kind donations will go to the running costs of the Podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ManHug
Each month the 4 hosts interview special guests to talk about themes that affect men's mental health. There is discussion, lived experience and signposting for services and organisations that can help.
If you have enjoyed the Podcast, why not buy the guys a coffee? your kind donations will go to the running costs of the Podcast - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ManHug
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Send us a Text Message.In this special episode we are joined by Angela Samata. Angela presented the BBC1 BAFTA nominated and winner of the Mind Media Award for Best Factual TV documentary, ‘Life After Suicide’. The film encouraged discussion and exploration of mental health issues, challenging the stigma of suicide. Describing her own experience and that of her children after her partner took his own life. Angela represents the views of those bereaved by suicide and was for 4 years, Chair, an...
Send us a Text Message.Theme: The Mind.We are joined by special guest Dr John Parrington, associate professor in cellular and molecular Pharmacology at University of Oxford. John has published numerous books on subjects such as the Mind and Consciousness. John answers some important questions on the power of the human mind and describes his lived experience of losing his sister to suicide.We are also joined by Jake Mills of Chasing the Stigma, who was our first ever guest to give us a one yea...
Send us a Text Message.Theme: Masculinity.We are joined by Jeff Charles of the Masculinity Unplugged Podcast. Jeff’s story is one of inspiration and hope. Jeff discusses falling into criminal activity, finding comfort in food and battles with binge eating and the impact this had on his mental health causing suicidal ideation. Jeff changed his life around using physical exercise and therapy and now helps many young people in educating around the importance of speaking openly about your mental ...
Send us a Text Message.We are joined by ex-professional footballer Michael Branch who shares with us his journey from academy player to professional at his boyhood club Everton and the pressures that came with. He openly discusses how he fell out of love with playing and how a bad decision cost him a 7 year sentence in Her Majesty’s Pleasure! That was a turning point and a counsellor helped to support him in turning his life around. Michael now works with some of the cities most vulnerable yo...
Send us a Text Message.This months Man Hug is on the theme of Tragedy, events in which we can not predict. We are joined by two wonderful guests.Sheila Coleman from the Hillsborough Justice Campaign who talks to us about the effects that such a tragedy had on so many families who she worked closely with and others within her community. Her tireless campaigning and advocacy has been so inspirational to many. Upon reflection Sheila offers a wonderful insight and advice for what men can do post ...
Send us a Text Message. This episode focuses on the soundtrack to our lives. Utilizing the work of Playlist for LIfe and how special music is in our lives and memories.In this December Christmas special Nasher discusses his experience with Frankie Goes to Hollywood and his life as a Celebrant, along with adding the soundtrack to his life. We are also joined by Nat Gavin who tells us all about the amazing work Merseyside Dementia Friendly Radio do.Support the Show.Follow us on Twitter htt...
Send us a Text Message.This month's Man Hug is on the theme of Happiness. We are joined by Dr Sice, lead singer of the Boo Radleys, Psychologist and Author. He talks about his own battle with depression and how he has become a Doctor of Psychotherapeutic Psychology helping hundreds of clients with their own mental health difficulties. He also discusses his one man show “The secret of Happiness”.We are also joined by Mark Myers, creator of the Fishing the Mind project who discusses how f...
Send us a Text Message.This Man Hug focuses on the theme of Community.We are joined by Matty Caine who is an RMN and CEO of First Person CIC. Matty talks openly and honesty about losing his mum and the diagnosis he was given of Psychotic Depression. Matty has since created a service with no borders that enable simple quick access for mental health support.We are also enjoyed by Timo Tearney and Tony Caveney from The Florrie who run men’s walking groups and guitar groups that are bringing peop...
Send us a Text Message.On this Man Hug we are joined by legendary broadcaster Pete Price. Pete bravely discusses his horrific experience of Aversion Therapy. We are also joined by Chris from local charity YPAS who runs an LGBTQ+ group for young people.Pete Price https://linktr.ee/petecitypriceGYRO Liverpool - https://www.ypas.org.uk Support the Show.Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheManHugIf you have enjoyed the Podcast, why not buy the guys a coffee? your kind donations w...
Send us a Text Message.Theme: Grief, Crisis & Hope!This episode of the Man Hug features author and independent councillor Alan Gibbons. Alan discusses the grief process following the tragedy of losing his eldest son Joe. Twitter: @mygibbo We are also joined by Head of Centre at James’s Place Andrew Noon, which is a men’s suicidal crisis centre.https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/@andrewnoon5Support the Show.Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheManHugIf you have enjoyed the Podcast, why n...
Send us a Text Message.This episode is on the theme of Music & Mental Health. We are joined by special guests: Malik Al Nasir, author, poet and Gil Scott Heron protege. Malik discusses his story in the childhood care system and how meeting Gil changed his life. We are also joined by Si Egan of music mental health charity Mind that Music, who discusses the amazing work going on in their Liverpool city centre studios.Malik Al Nasir twitter: @MalikAndTheOGsInstagram: MalikandtheOGsMind that ...
Send us a Text Message.On this Man Hug, the hosts are joined by three special guests; Colin Dolan and Matt Lyon from Liverpool Football Therapy, and Daniel Roche from Andy’s Man Club, who all talk about their own personal stories involving connecting with others to enable recovery.Find Liverpool Football Therapy on Twitter - https://twitter.com/LiverpoolFT_on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/footietherapy/ and on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LiverpoolFootballTherapy/Support Liverp...
Send us a Text Message.The 2nd edition of the Man Hug is on the theme of ‘addiction’ and features two special guests Chris Kirkland (former professional goalkeeper) and musician Mel Bowen. Find info about Positive Parcel here - https://positiveparcel.com Find more info on the Spider Project here - https://www.spiderproject.org.uk or find them on Twitter at @SpiderWirralChris's Twitter - @chriskirkland43Mel's Twitter - @bowen_melSupport the Show.Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheManH...
Send us a Text Message.The debut Man Hug Podcast in which the four hosts discuss Men’s Mental Health alongside special guest Jake Mills of Chasing the Stigma. Jake talks about his personal story and how you can learn to signpost people to support using the Hub of Hope app.Support the Show.Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/TheManHugIf you have enjoyed the Podcast, why not buy the guys a coffee? your kind donations will go to the running costs of the Podcast - https://www.buymeacoff...
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