Mind Cake: Not Self-Help. Just Slightly More Helpful Than Doing Nothing

Lee Crompton and Paul Beeson
  • 4.9 (16)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated fortnightly

Mind Cake is a comedy mental health podcast hosted by Lee Crompton and Paul Beeson ... two blokes who've been through it themselves and decided to talk about it rather than pretend otherwise. Each episode features honest conversations with people who have something real to say about mental health, life, loss, recovery and the messy stuff in between. No therapy speak. No inspirational quotes. Just real people, talking honestly, with the occasional Ewok. New episodes every fortnight. Not self-help. Just slightly more helpful than doing nothing.

  1. 6 Aug

    What's Your Battery At? Men's Mental Health & Suicide Prevention with Martin Melly (Men Matter Scotland)

    This week Lee heads to Drumchapel to meet Martin Melly from Men Matter Scotland ... and gets asked to rate his mental health battery before he's even sat down. Martin explains how a simple check-in question has become the backbone of a talking group that started as a dads' group in 2019 and has since grown into hubs in Glasgow and Cumbernauld. They get into why social media comparison culture makes everyone feel like they're the only one struggling, why "no advice, just listen" works better than most people expect, and the small, unglamorous habits - gym, meditation, a walk with the dog - that keep Martin's own battery charged. As Martin puts it: the hardest part is getting through the door. Everything after that gets easier. Find Men Matter Scotland: open Monday–Friday, 10:30am–8pm at their Drum Chapel hub, plus Fridays 10am–8pm in Cumbernauld. Drop in, phone, message on Facebook/Instagram, or self-refer via their website. Men Matter Scotland website Mind Cake Newsletter

    What's Your Battery At? Men's Mental Health & Suicide Prevention with Martin Melly (Men Matter Scotland)

  2. 22 Jul

    "No I'm Fine" - Michael Redmond on Father Ted, Burnout and the Boy on the Bike

    Michael Redmond played Father Stone in Father Ted in the 1990s. He's never watched it. When they wheeled out a television at a gig in Glasgow and showed the whole thing without warning, he hated every minute of it. This is one of the most honest conversations Mind Cake has had. We chat about about burnout, bewilderment, finding contentment and why autistic children around the world see themselves in a deadpan Irish priest who just looks lost. Michael is 75, lives in Glasgow, posts about aliens on TikTok, and is one of the funniest people Lee has ever sat across from. Mind Cake is a comedy wellbeing podcast exploring honest mental health conversations and the stuff that actually helps, without the therapy speak.

    "No I'm Fine" - Michael Redmond on Father Ted, Burnout and the Boy on the Bike

  3. 7 Jul

    The Oven Is Only So Big: Katherine Trebeck on the Wellbeing Economy

    The economy is a bit like a cake. Everyone keeps saying we need to grow it bigger. Everyone wants a bigger slice. But what if the oven is only so big? Katherine Trebeck is a political economist and advocate for the wellbeing economy, and this is one of the most mind-expanding honest mental health conversations Mind Cake has had. Not about therapy or coping with anxiety, but about the system underneath it all and why so many people feel ground down, burnt out and left behind. If you've ever felt the world isn't working the way it should, this conversation might explain why. Mind Cake is a comedy wellbeing podcast exploring honest mental health conversations and the stuff that actually helps, without the therapy speak.

    The Oven Is Only So Big: Katherine Trebeck on the Wellbeing Economy

  4. 23 Jun

    Death or Dinner☠️: Tom Radford on Foraging and Finding Your Way Back to Nature

    Tom Radford left a career in corporate communications, got a campervan, and started eating things he found in hedgerows. Now he takes people on walks through the British countryside and teaches them what's food, what's medicine and what might kill you. It turns out foraging isn't really about food at all, it's one of the most honest mental health conversations we've had on Mind Cake, and nobody mentions therapy once. Tom is the founder of Eat The Country and one of the most quietly compelling arguments for getting outside, slowing down and looking down occasionally. If you're looking for a self-help alternative that doesn't feel like self-help, this is it. Mind Cake is a comedy wellbeing podcast exploring mental health, resilience and the stuff that actually helps, without the therapy speak. Click here to go to Tom's website or his Instagram here.

    Death or Dinner☠️: Tom Radford on Foraging and Finding Your Way Back to Nature

  5. 9 Jun

    The Crack Is A Repair - with Jon McCann

    What happens when a city famous for booing its own players decides to cheer instead? Jon McCann is a Philadelphia Phillies superfan, YouTuber and the man behind one of sport's most remarkable stories ... a social media post that turned a struggling baseball player's season around and became a Netflix documentary. But behind the viral moment is a deeper story: a breakdown, a mental institution, and the unconditional love of two parents who refused to give up on him. Jon talks to Lee about empathy, survival, therapy, and why the crack in the Liberty Bell is actually a repair. As seen on Netflix.

    The Crack Is A Repair - with Jon McCann

  6. 26 May

    How An Ewok Saved My Life

    In 2020, Mr Omar Hilmi sat across from Lee in a Glasgow hospital and told him he had six months to live. Five years later, they sat down for a cup of tea and talked about it. This is one of the most honest mental health conversations we've had on Mind Cake, and it isn't really about cancer. It's about honesty, hope, how doctors carry impossible conversations home with them, and what David Gemmell's Legend has to do with surviving a terminal diagnosis. Oh, and how Mr Hilmi ended up singing at Darth Vader's funeral. If you're looking for a mental health interview that's funny, moving and genuinely unlike anything else, this is it. Mind Cake is a comedy wellbeing podcast exploring honest mental health conversations and the stuff that actually helps, without the therapy speak.

    How An Ewok Saved My Life

  7. 21 May ·  Bonus

    Woo Woo, Wool & Wet My Coals

    Lee and Paul bring you a special edition of Mind Bites, recorded live at the Golden Lion in Stirling. With laughter and camaraderie, the duo catch up over lunch, sharing updates on their lives and the quirky happenings since they last met in person. Join them as they discuss: The joys and challenges of dog-sitting with Lee's collie, Rock.Paul's recent adventures in Japan and the excitement of performing in Shanghai.The potential monetisation of their podcast and the humorous idea of sponsorship from kids' shows.Paul's journey through hypnotherapy and Reiki, exploring how these therapies have impacted his mental health.The ups and downs of being a football fan, particularly as Hearts navigates a dramatic season.Lee's new knitting hobby, inspired by an intriguing way to connect with a potential podcast guest. With plenty of banter, heartfelt moments, and a touch of the absurd, this episode is a delightful blend of life updates and relatable reflections. Tune in for a dose of laughter and insight! 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more engaging conversations!

    Woo Woo, Wool & Wet My Coals

  8. 12 May

    Why You're Not Broken: Jo Robinson-Howarth on Happiness & Trauma

    This week Lee is joined by Jo Robinson-Howarth, founder of the Happiness Club — a woman who has experienced pretty much everything life can throw at a person and somehow turned it into a force for good. Jo grew up in a chaotic household with an alcoholic, emotionally abusive stepfather, lost her biological father at 25, and spent years navigating grief, shame and the gap between how life looks from the outside and how it actually feels. She's now a hypnotherapist, mindfulness practitioner and happiness coach — not because she has all the answers, but because she's lived through most of the questions. In this episode they talk about: Why happiness isn't a destination — and why chasing it might be the problemThe biggest lie the wellness industry sells usWhy "improve yourself" implies something's wrong with you (it isn't)The one-size-fits-all myth — and why wellbeing is more like a buffetSocial media, highlight reels, and why Jo posts about crying on the regularWhat children can teach us about emotional intelligenceHonest, funny and completely free of media answers. Find Jo and the Happiness Club at www.thehappinessclub.co.uk or to listen to the AI programme I was waffling on about with Hannah Fry, click here. And if you're not getting enough SPAM, be sure to sign up to our newsletter here for all the latest cakery news.

    Why You're Not Broken: Jo Robinson-Howarth on Happiness & Trauma
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Mind Cake is a comedy mental health podcast hosted by Lee Crompton and Paul Beeson ... two blokes who've been through it themselves and decided to talk about it rather than pretend otherwise. Each episode features honest conversations with people who have something real to say about mental health, life, loss, recovery and the messy stuff in between. No therapy speak. No inspirational quotes. Just real people, talking honestly, with the occasional Ewok. New episodes every fortnight. Not self-help. Just slightly more helpful than doing nothing.

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