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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
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The Man Hug - Ep014 - Life After Suicide, with Angela Samata and Alfie Fitzsimmons
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...
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The Man Hug - Ep013 - The Mind - Dr John Parrington and Jake Mills
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...
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The Man Hug - Ep012 - Masculinity - Jeff Charles of the Masculinity Unplugged and filmmaker Tom Van Den Hurk
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 ...
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The Man Hug - Ep011 - Pivotal Points - Michael Branch and Paul Gladwell
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...
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The Man Hug - Ep010 - Tragedy - Sheila Coleman from the Hillsborough Justice Campaign and Phil Roberts of JourneyMEN Wirral
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 ...
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The Man Hug - Ep - 009 Memories - Brian ‘Nasher’ Nash (Frankie goes to Hollywood) and Nat Gavin (Merseyside Dementia Friendly Radio)
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...