Being Men - Touchstone

Chris Walton, Tobie Fawcett

A podcast hosted by a group of men who work within the mental health sector in Leeds. Each one of these men is a member of a men's network and peer support group. Within this podcast we create a safe space to challenge the stereotypes and stigma surrounding masculinity, mental health, and life as a man in today's society.

Episodes

  1. 16/12/2025

    Men & Anger: Breaking the Cycle

    In this episode, we look inward at the anger many men hold, the emotions we’ve learned to hide, and the possibility of healing when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable.   Find support for men’s mental health: https://www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/find-support-for-mens-mental-health-in-leeds/   An introduction to the Being Men podcast: https://touchstonesupport.org.uk/the-touchstone-being-men-podcast-introduction/ Follow us on Instagram: @being.men_podcast

    1h 20m
  2. Men and Social Class

    21/11/2025

    Men and Social Class

    Men and social class: Is social class still shaping our lives today? In this episode, we explore how class influences identity, opportunity, politics, and men’s mental health in modern Britain. Even as traditional working-class jobs fade, most people still identify as working class—and many feel increasingly stuck. With shifting class identities, rising cultural divides, and the legacy of industrial decline, what does class really mean now? And how is this changing the way men see themselves and their place in society? Join us as we unpack the data, the history, and the personal stories behind class in 21st-century Britain.   Follow us on Instagram @being.men_podcast

    1h 9m
  3. Baton of Hope: World Suicide Prevention Day

    29/08/2025

    Baton of Hope: World Suicide Prevention Day

    In this episode, we’re opening up about suicide—breaking the stigma, sharing lived experiences, and shining a light on hope. Each year, more than 6,000 people in the UK die by suicide, and countless more lives are impacted. For men under 50, suicide remains the single biggest killer. You’ll hear from men with lived and living experience, speaking candidly about their challenges and why they are so deeply involved in suicide prevention. We’ll also talk about the communities making a difference, the support available, and the importance of World Suicide Prevention Day and the Baton of Hope Tour here in Leeds. This is not an easy conversation—but it’s a vital one. If you’re struggling, we hope this reminds you: you are not alone.

    1h 3m

  4. 20/08/2025

    The Masks We Wear As Men

    This episode of the Men’s Talk Podcast is about the masks we wear as men. While many people in society face intersecting pressures that prevent them from expressing themselves authentically, there are particular norms and expectations that can have an impact on the mental health, wellbeing - and even the survival - of men. In this episode, Tobie, Dylan, Chris and Stephen speak about times when they have had to deny parts of themselves out of fear, shame, or a sense that they would not be accepted without putting on a brave face, a front, or a mask. They also talk about the way certain roles and norms have evolved and the functional purposes that masks can sometimes serve in helping people to feel safe and secure in the world. Mental health, vulnerability, cultural difference, anger and role models are all explored in this episode, in a wide-ranging conversation between four men working in the mental health sector.

    1h 4m
  5. South Asian Heritage Month

    19/07/2025

    South Asian Heritage Month

    What better way to bring in South Asian Heritage Month (18th of July - 17th of August) than to get some guests in and host a cosy podcast. In this episode Maz, Mahbub and Harnak talk about their lived experience. All three work in the care sector and identify as South Asian. Personal experiences from family, fitting in and food are all explored in this vibrant podcast.

    1h 20m

  6. 09/06/2025

    Strong Enough to Talk – A Men's Health Week Special

    In this episode of the Touchstone Men’s Podcast, we’re breaking down the stigma that says men shouldn’t talk about their struggles. We discuss early warning signs, the barriers to seeking help, and what helped us open up. We’re not experts — just men with lived experience, talking honestly about mental health. If you're finding things tough, you're not alone. #MensMentalHealth #MensHealthWeek #StrongEnoughToTalk #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #ItsOkayToTalk #MenSpeakingOut #TouchstoneLeeds

    1h 3m

  7. 09/05/2025

    What is a man, and what does it mean to be a man?

    In our first edition podcast we will be discussing ‘what is a man, and what does it mean to be a man?’. We discuss the identity of men, the sexuality, the class, the religion and challenge the stereotypes put on men within today’s society.

    1h 12m
  • 7 Episodes

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About

A podcast hosted by a group of men who work within the mental health sector in Leeds. Each one of these men is a member of a men's network and peer support group. Within this podcast we create a safe space to challenge the stereotypes and stigma surrounding masculinity, mental health, and life as a man in today's society.

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  • Creator
    Chris Walton, Tobie Fawcett
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Walton, Tobie Fawcett
  • Show Website
    Being Men - Touchstone