No Man's an Island

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No Man’s an Island explores men’s mental, physical and emotional health through honest and grounded conversations. Hosted by UK psychotherapist Chris Hemmings and US clinical psychologist Dr Jett Stone, the show brings together voices from therapy, research, advocacy, politics, music and education to discuss what really shapes men’s lives today. Powered by Men’s Therapy Hub – the UK’s first directory connecting male clients with qualified male therapists – the podcast challenges the idea that men don’t create healthy, healing spaces for one another. Each episode highlights people doing real work to make life better for men, from therapy rooms to community projects worldwide. Listen and join a growing movement for men’s wellbeing. New episode every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. From Prison to Purpose – Music, Mental Health & Survival with Armor

    5D AGO

    From Prison to Purpose – Music, Mental Health & Survival with Armor

    Welcome to Episode 20 of No Man’s An Island, a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients. In this episode, Chris Hemmings is joined by East London rapper Armor, whose music career began while serving time in prison for GBH. What follows is a raw and deeply honest conversation about violence, masculinity, mental health and finding a way out of cycles that don’t end well. Armor talks openly about growing up in Newham, domestic violence at home, early fatherhood, street life and how alcohol and ego led to a moment that changed everything. He reflects on discovering his music act in prison, using anonymity as protection and expression, and why his work now centres on anxiety, numbness and emotional survival rather than glorifying the lifestyle he came from. This episode explores fatherlessness, identity, addiction, therapy and the slow work of rebuilding self-worth. It is a conversation about responsibility without shame, growth without erasing the past and what it really takes to choose a different future. You can find Armor here: https://www.youtube.com/@armoruk You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.uk Episode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-20-prison-purpose-and-mental-health-with-armor/ Men's Therapy Hub UK Directory No Man's an Island - podcast page Follow: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@menstherapyhub 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menstherapyhub/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/menstherapyhub/ 🎵 Music: Raindear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  2. Gender in the Workplace - Masculinity, Anxiety and Inclusion with Dr Sarah DiMuccio

    FEB 10

    Gender in the Workplace - Masculinity, Anxiety and Inclusion with Dr Sarah DiMuccio

    Welcome to Episode 19 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients. In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Dr Sarah DiMuccio, a social psychologist and gender equity researcher whose work explores how men experience and navigate gender expectations in the workplace. Based in Copenhagen, Sarah works for Above & Beyond, Part of AVT Business School. Her research includes understanding ‘masculine anxiety’ – the pressure men feel to constantly prove they’re ‘man enough’ – and how this anxiety can influence engagement with diversity and inclusion efforts. They discuss the challenges of bringing men into DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) work, why current approaches often alienate them, and how reframing these conversations around empathy, partnership and shared benefit could transform organisational cultures. From precarious manhood to psychological safety, Sarah and Chris unpack how gender norms affect everyone – and why compassion, not competition, is the real key to change. You can find Sarah here: https://sarahdimuccio.com You can find her company here: https://aboveandbeyond.eu You can find M-Path here: https://m-path.co.uk You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.uk Episode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-19-with-dr-sarah-dimuccio Men's Therapy Hub UK Directory No Man's an Island - podcast page Follow: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@menstherapyhub 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menstherapyhub/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/menstherapyhub/ 🎵 Music: Raindear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  3. Fatherhood and Play – How Dads Build Connection with Dr Benjamin Bernstein

    FEB 3

    Fatherhood and Play – How Dads Build Connection with Dr Benjamin Bernstein

    Welcome to Episode 18 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients. In this episode, Dr Jett Stone speaks with Dr Ben Bernstein, a clinical psychologist and writer whose career has focused on helping boys, fathers and families reconnect through play, curiosity and emotional presence. Ben shares his journey from high school teacher to psychologist, exploring how relationships shape learning and why connection, not correction, drives real change in young people. Together, he and Jett unpack the deeper psychology of play – from Lego and basketball to teasing and father–son connection – showing how imagination and humour open doors that direct questions can’t. They discuss why fathers often slip into “boss mode” instead of “connection mode”, how teasing builds trust, and why loosening up might be the most therapeutic thing men can do for themselves and their kids. You can find Ben here: https://benjaminbernsteinphd.com/ You can find Jett here: https://jettstonephd.com Episode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-18-with-dr-ben-bernstein Men's Therapy Hub UK Directory No Man's an Island - podcast page Follow: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@menstherapyhub 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menstherapyhub/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/menstherapyhub/ 🎵 Music: Raindear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  4. Relationship Breakdown – Surviving Heartbreak and Starting Again with Chris and Jett

    JAN 27

    Relationship Breakdown – Surviving Heartbreak and Starting Again with Chris and Jett

    Welcome to Episode 17 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients. In this conversation, Chris Hemmings and Dr Jett Stone unpack one of the toughest challenges men face – relationship breakdown. Drawing on research and their own experiences as therapists, they explore why separation and divorce can have such a profound impact on men’s mental health. They discuss grief, loneliness and identity loss, the collapse of the “provider–protector” role, and why so many men struggle to rebuild after losing a partner or family unit. From self-worth and attachment to social isolation and fatherhood, this episode is a compassionate deep dive into love, loss and what it means to keep going when everything falls apart. You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.uk You can find Jett here: https://jettstonephd.com Episode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-17-with-chris-hemmings-and-dr-jett-stone Men's Therapy Hub UK Directory No Man's an Island - podcast page Follow: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@menstherapyhub 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menstherapyhub/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/menstherapyhub/ 🎵 Music: Raindear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  5. Boys in Schools – Bias, Mental Health and Misogyny with Matt Pinkett

    JAN 20

    Boys in Schools – Bias, Mental Health and Misogyny with Matt Pinkett

    Welcome to Episode 16 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients. In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Matt Pinkett who is a teacher, author and one of the UK’s leading voices on masculinity, boys’ mental health and tackling misogyny in schools. Matt shares the classroom moment that changed everything for him, leading to years of research and advocacy around how boys are understood in education. He opens up about bias in teaching, the language we use around boys and the rise of online misogyny. The conversation also turns personal – exploring his struggles with mental health, sobriety and why he’s stepping away from teaching to continue the work from another platform. They talk about connection, compassion and how we can create schools where boys are taught to care as much as they’re taught to perform. You can find Matt here: https://www.instagram.com/bloketowoke/ You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.uk Episode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-16-with-matt-pinkett/ Men's Therapy Hub UK Directory No Man's an Island - podcast page Follow: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@menstherapyhub 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menstherapyhub/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/menstherapyhub/ 🎵 Music: Raindear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  6. Engaging Black Men - Race, Identity and Belonging with Dr Stephen Smith

    JAN 13

    Engaging Black Men - Race, Identity and Belonging with Dr Stephen Smith

    Welcome to Episode 15 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients. In this episode, Dr Jett Stone speaks with Dr Stephen Smith, a New York–based clinical psychologist whose work spans psychotherapy, teaching and organisational consulting. Stephen shares his journey from studying theatre and forensic psychology to becoming one of the few Black male psychologists in the US – a journey shaped by representation, mentorship and persistence. They explore what it means for Black men to feel seen in therapy, the importance of language and cultural resonance, and how traditional models can unintentionally alienate men of colour. Stephen also discusses how he works with clients in a slower, more relational way – creating space for trust, emotion and authenticity to unfold naturally. You can find Stephen here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stephen-mark-smith-brooklyn-ny/309746 You can find Jett here: https://jettstonephd.com Episode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-15-with-dr-stephen-smith/ Men's Therapy Hub UK Directory No Man's an Island - podcast page Follow: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@menstherapyhub 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menstherapyhub/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/menstherapyhub/ 🎵 Music: Raindear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  7. Men and Therapy – Why Men Drop Out and What Helps Them Stay with Dr Zac Seidler

    JAN 6

    Men and Therapy – Why Men Drop Out and What Helps Them Stay with Dr Zac Seidler

    Welcome to Episode 14 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub. In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Dr Zac Seidler, one of the world’s leading voices on men’s mental health. Zac is the Global Director of Men’s Health Research at Movember and Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, where he leads the Young Men’s Mental Health Lab. His work focuses on masculinity, male suicide prevention and how therapy can better engage and retain men. Chris and Zac explore why many men find it difficult to stay in therapy, how socialisation shapes emotional expression, and what it takes to create spaces where men can talk honestly. They also discuss Men in Mind, the world’s first evidence-based training programme designed to help therapists understand and support men in distress. You can find Zac here: https://www.zacseidler.com You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.uk Episode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-14-with-dr-zac-seidler/ Men's Therapy Hub UK Directory No Man's an Island - podcast page Follow: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@menstherapyhub 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menstherapyhub/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/menstherapyhub/ 🎵 Music: Raindear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
  8. Parental Alienation and the Empathy Gap – Evidence on Men and Boys with Prof Ben Hine

    12/30/2025

    Parental Alienation and the Empathy Gap – Evidence on Men and Boys with Prof Ben Hine

    Welcome to Episode 13 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub. In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Professor Ben Hine, a psychologist, author and academic whose work explores the lived experiences of men and boys in modern society. As Chair of the Male Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society and co-founder of the Men and Boys Coalition, Ben brings evidence-based insight into how culture, policy and ideology shape conversations about gender. They discuss male victimhood, parental alienation, and why evidence and empathy must come before ideology. Ben shares his personal experience of family breakdown, the long-term psychological impact of alienation on children, and his research showing that both mothers and fathers are equally affected. This conversation challenges assumptions about gender, explores how societal narratives silence men’s pain, and asks how we can build fair, evidence-based systems that support everyone. You can find Ben here: https://uwl.ac.uk/staff/ben-hine You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.uk Episode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-13-with-professor-ben-hine/ Men's Therapy Hub UK Directory No Man's an Island - podcast page Follow: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@menstherapyhub 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menstherapyhub/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/menstherapyhub/ 🎵 Music: Raindear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
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No Man’s an Island explores men’s mental, physical and emotional health through honest and grounded conversations. Hosted by UK psychotherapist Chris Hemmings and US clinical psychologist Dr Jett Stone, the show brings together voices from therapy, research, advocacy, politics, music and education to discuss what really shapes men’s lives today. Powered by Men’s Therapy Hub – the UK’s first directory connecting male clients with qualified male therapists – the podcast challenges the idea that men don’t create healthy, healing spaces for one another. Each episode highlights people doing real work to make life better for men, from therapy rooms to community projects worldwide. Listen and join a growing movement for men’s wellbeing. New episode every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Men's Therapy Hub
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chris Hemmings
  • Show Website
    No Man's an Island