The Man Hug

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The Man Hug

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. Please visit the Hub of Hope app to see what mental health support is in your area. 

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The Man Hug - Ep021 - Abstinence - Ben Taylor The Magic Mod, Sam Batley & Dr Walter Tasosa

    Send us a textIn this episode we concentrate on the theme of abstinence. We have three more incredible guests. Ben Taylor aka The Magic Mod tells us his story of aspiration, rock n roll magic and his story of abstinence following a struggle with alcohol. Ben now inspires others and delivers his story honestly and openly.We are also joined by Sam Batley who is a self taught multi-disciplined artist basing his work in film photography, analogue collage and poetry. Sam was helped through the Dam...

    2h 6m

  2. 17 OCT

    The Man Hug - Ep020 - Change ft guests George Riley (State of Mind) & Debbie Rogers (Sean's Place)

    Send us a textEpisode 20 - Theme: Change.On this episode we are joined by two more fantastic guests. George Riley, who is an award-winning broadcaster and rugby league commentator who joined the State of Mind charity in 2018. George specialises in discussing the impact of media and social media on our mental health, the importance of exercise on mental wellbeing, and the dangers of alcohol in causing mental health problems, having been sober since 2019 following a crisis period in his ow...

    1h 55m

  3. 26 SEPT

    The Man Hug - Ep019 - Aspirations - Special Guests Ian Knott & Kit it Out!

    Send us a textOn this episode, we are joined by ex-professional rugby professional Ian Knott. Ian represented GB at Academy level and played Professionally for 13 years with Warrington Wolves, Wakefield and Leigh. During his time at Leigh, he captained the team to the treble, which included promotion to the Super League for the first time in the clubs history. After sustaining a severe back injury that required 5 back operations and a Morphine pump implant Ian fought and overcame severe...

    1h 16m
  4. The Man Hug - Ep018 - Special Samaritans episode

    23 SEPT · BONUS

    The Man Hug - Ep018 - Special Samaritans episode

    Send us a textIn this special one-off Man Hug our Conleth is on set at the latest Samaritans film. The film has been created as part of world suicide prevention day and whilst they were filming Conleth got to interview the wonderful people behind it including some of the dancers and directors (Erin Kelly, Katie-Ann McCabe, Laura Macy, Jack Watson). Episode 17 was on the theme of the Arts and this links in nicely, enjoy. Team Man Hug. Support the showFollow us on Twitter https://twi...

    55 min

  5. 29 AUG

    The Man Hug - Ep017 - The Arts with guests Mersey Wylie, Martin Wallace & Tim Taylor.

    Send us a textTheme: The Arts.In this episode we have three more amazing guests who all discuss the arts and mental health with personal stories and discussion.We are joined by the wonderful Mersey Wylie. Mersey is an incredible musician who talks about music and mental health with an insight into her own story and what men can learn from using music as a platform to express thoughts and feelings. Mersey also leads two choirs and discusses the power of community-based singing. We are also joi...

    1h 47m

  6. 17 JUL

    The Man Hug - Ep016 - Neurodiversity

    Send us a textIn this episode we are joined by 4 amazing guests with the theme being: Neurodiversity. We are joined by Stephen Wynne, who lives with ADHD and works as a neurodiversity coordinator for Everton in the Community. We are also joined by Lynsey Boggan and Leanne Johnson, two wonderful nurses from Alder Hey Childrens Hospital's Austism Spectrum Disorder Team. And the service we shine a light on this month is the Zero Suicide Alliance, we are joined by Jade Corbridge who talks about t...

    1h 7m

  7. 19 JUN

    The Man Hug - Ep015 - Comedy with Sam Avery

    Send us a textTheme: Comedy. In this episode, we are joined by Comedian, author, and artistic director of the Comedy Trust Sam Avery. Sam talks about his journey in comedy, and parenting which led to the creation of his book 'Confessions of a Learner Parent' and how the Comedy Trust is providing some incredible courses on the power of humor for mental health. We also have a field report live from the Florrie Men's Walking Groups 24 hour walk.www.samaverycomedy.comwww.TheComedyTrust.comw...

    1h 21m

  8. 13 MAY

    The Man Hug - Ep014 - Life After Suicide, with Angela Samata and Alfie Fitzsimmons

    Send us a textIn 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, and is now ...

    51 min
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About

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. Please visit the Hub of Hope app to see what mental health support is in your area. 

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  • Creator
    The Man Hug
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Man Hug
  • Show Website
    The Man Hug

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