Man Dates

Ross Dean

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MENTAL HEALTH
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Man Dates | Intentional time with a friend or connect with a new one. Time to talk about anything and everything, without distractions nor judgement. Men need to talk. Period. So join me as I talk to men about their experiences of mental health conversations, as I too lean in to something that has never felt natural for me to do and in turn has impacted my own mental health. #onamandate

MAR 22

010 Joe Thomson | Managing the seasons of mental health, Getting outdoors, Talk Club

*Trigger Warning | Please not that this episode contains references to suicide. On this Man Date, I met up with Joe Thomson. We chatted about how he rides the highs and lows of managing his mental health in seasons, how the outdoors gives him peace and how his journey lead to helping other through Talk Club. For more from Joe please check out his ⁠Instagram⁠ and website: https://www.instagram.com/joe_thomson/ https://talkclub.org/ Need to talk? The Samaritans- Call 116 123 CALM - Call 0800 58 58 58 SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 All these services are free, Anonymous & non-judgmental (UK only) IMPORTANT: Always speak to your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health or other medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or across my social media. Hi, my name is Ross and for most of my adult life I have faced challenges with my mental health. Sometimes triggered by events and sometimes out of the blue for no real reason. Now today, that's not a unique statement and maybe you can relate to that too, but for a long time I felt that I had read every book, invested in every training and listened to all the podcasts I could and although they all had their merit, the one thing I had always seemed to dodge was talking about it, one on one, especially with other men. It felt strange to me that I could feel comfortable talking to a therapist, even to groups of people I sometimes didn't even know, but to other men? It just doesn't come naturally. So I'd like you to join me in my new project. I'll be somewhat reluctantly leaning into this subject and chatting to men about their own mental health and their experiences of conversations around the subject. Some of my guests you'll know and some you won't but my hunch is that many will have similar experiences. Or maybe not, we'll see. The podcast is called Man Dates. A term that has been bandied around for a while, often delivered with a smirk, but in fact what I'm starting to realise is that it's what many men are missing. Intentional time with a friend. Time to talk about anything and everything, without distractions nor Judgement. What is more, it's accessible, doesn't cost anything and can be done anywhere. Could men be sleeping on a resource that could be really helpful in our day to day? My hope is that, like me, it may encourage other men to set up their own man date. 'Time with a friend that doesn't have the distraction of a sport or the furor of a night on the town. Men need to talk. period. I hope you can join me. #onamandate

44 min
MAR 1

009 Ben Driver | Searching for identity, creativity & the power of community

*Trigger Warning | Please not that this episode contains references to self harm* On this Man Date, I met up with Ben Driver. We chatted about finding direction in life through spreading your wings, navigating mental health at university and how creativity can sometimes bring you answers. For more from Ben please check out his ⁠Instagram⁠ and website: https://www.instagram.com/guycryclub https://www.guycryclub.com/ Need to talk? The Samaritans- Call 116 123 CALM - Call 0800 58 58 58 SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 All these services are free, Anonymous & non-judgmental (UK only) IMPORTANT: Always speak to your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health or other medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or across my social media. Hi, my name is Ross and for most of my adult life I have faced challenges with my mental health. Sometimes triggered by events and sometimes out of the blue for no real reason. Now today, that's not a unique statement and maybe you can relate to that too, but for a long time I felt that I had read every book, invested in every training and listened to all the podcasts I could and although they all had their merit, the one thing I had always seemed to dodge was talking about it, one on one, especially with other men. It felt strange to me that I could feel comfortable talking to a therapist, even to groups of people I sometimes didn't even know, but to other men? It just doesn't come naturally. So I'd like you to join me in my new project. I'll be somewhat reluctantly leaning into this subject and chatting to men about their own mental health and their experiences of conversations around the subject. Some of my guests you'll know and some you won't but my hunch is that many will have similar experiences. Or maybe not, we'll see. The podcast is called Man Dates. A term that has been bandied around for a while, often delivered with a smirk, but in fact what I'm starting to realise is that it's what many men are missing. Intentional time with a friend. Time to talk about anything and everything, without distractions nor Judgement. What is more, it's accessible, doesn't cost anything and can be done anywhere. Could men be sleeping on a resource that could be really helpful in our day to day? My hope is that, like me, it may encourage other men to set up their own man date. 'Time with a friend that doesn't have the distraction of a sport or the furor of a night on the town. Men need to talk. period. I hope you can join me. #onamandate

1h 2m
FEB 23

008 Gavin Bevan (the coffee mod) | Resilience, Values & Great Coffee

*Trigger Warning | Please not that this episode contains references to self harm* On this Man Date, I met up with the Modfather of Coffee, Gavin Bevan. We chatted about resilience in his early days, navigating mental health challenges and doing good through coffee. For more from Gavin please check out his ⁠Instagram⁠ and website: https://www.instagram.com/thecoffeemod/ https://thecoffeemod.com/ Need to talk? The Samaritans- Call 116 123 CALM - Call 0800 58 58 58 SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 All these services are free, Anonymous & non-judgmental (UK only) IMPORTANT: Always speak to your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health or other medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or across my social media. Hi, my name is Ross and for most of my adult life I have faced challenges with my mental health. Sometimes triggered by events and sometimes out of the blue for no real reason. Now today, that's not a unique statement and maybe you can relate to that too, but for a long time I felt that I had read every book, invested in every training and listened to all the podcasts I could and although they all had their merit, the one thing I had always seemed to dodge was talking about it, one on one, especially with other men. It felt strange to me that I could feel comfortable talking to a therapist, even to groups of people I sometimes didn't even know, but to other men? It just doesn't come naturally. So I'd like you to join me in my new project. I'll be somewhat reluctantly leaning into this subject and chatting to men about their own mental health and their experiences of conversations around the subject. Some of my guests you'll know and some you won't but my hunch is that many will have similar experiences. Or maybe not, we'll see. The podcast is called Man Dates. A term that has been bandied around for a while, often delivered with a smirk, but in fact what I'm starting to realise is that it's what many men are missing. Intentional time with a friend. Time to talk about anything and everything, without distractions nor Judgement. What is more, it's accessible, doesn't cost anything and can be done anywhere. Could men be sleeping on a resource that could be really helpful in our day to day? My hope is that, like me, it may encourage other men to set up their own man date. 'Time with a friend that doesn't have the distraction of a sport or the furor of a night on the town. Men need to talk. period. I hope you can join me. #onamandate

1h 24m
JAN 19

007 Dan Sedgwick | Storytelling, Recovery & Running

*Trigger Warning | Please not that this episode contains references to suicide* On this Man Date, I met up with storyteller Dan Sedgwick. We chatted about Hip Hop, recovery through AA and how running and Parkrun now allows him to live with a passion for life. For more from Dan please check out his Instagram and his organisation, Chapter 82. Need to talk? The Samaritans- Call 116 123 CALM - Call 0800 58 58 58 SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 All these services are free, Anonymous & non-judgmental (UK only) IMPORTANT: Always speak to your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health or other medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or across my social media. Hi, my name is Ross and for most of my adult life I have faced challenges with my mental health. Sometimes triggered by events and sometimes out of the blue for no real reason. Now today, that's not a unique statement and maybe you can relate to that too, but for a long time I felt that I had read every book, invested in every training and listened to all the podcasts I could and although they all had their merit, the one thing I had always seemed to dodge was talking about it, one on one, especially with other men. It felt strange to me that I could feel comfortable talking to a therapist, even to groups of people I sometimes didn't even know, but to other men? It just doesn't come naturally. So I'd like you to join me in my new project. I'll be somewhat reluctantly leaning into this subject and chatting to men about their own mental health and their experiences of conversations around the subject. Some of my guests you'll know and some you won't but my hunch is that many will have similar experiences. Or maybe not, we'll see. The podcast is called Man Dates. A term that has been bandied around for a while, often delivered with a smirk, but in fact what I'm starting to realise is that it's what many men are missing. Intentional time with a friend. Time to talk about anything and everything, without distractions nor Judgement. What is more, it's accessible, doesn't cost anything and can be done anywhere. Could men be sleeping on a resource that could be really helpful in our day to day? My hope is that, like me, it may encourage other men to set up their own man date. 'Time with a friend that doesn't have the distraction of a sport or the furor of a night on the town. Men need to talk. period. I hope you can join me. #onamandate

59 min
12/10/2023

005 Lenny Pack | YTS Football to becoming pro, The power of a notebook, Running for health

*Trigger Warning | Please not that this episode contains references to suicide* On this Man Date, I headed over to FYN (For you now) wellness centre in Ipswich, to chat with the owner Lenny Pack. We chatted about his journey from YTS youngster to professional footballer, how a a notebook changed everything one day, and how he finds benefits in running these days. Need to talk? The Samaritans- Call 116 123 CALM - Call 0800 58 58 58 SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 All these services are free, Anonymous & non-judgemental (UK only) IMPORTANT: Always speak to your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health or other medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or across my social media. Hi, my name is Ross and for most of my adult life I have faced challenges with my mental health. Sometimes triggered by events and sometimes out of the blue for no real reason. Now today, that's not a unique statement and maybe you can relate to that too, but for a long time I felt that I had read every book, invested in every training and listened to all the podcasts I could and although they all had their merit, the one thing I had always seemed to dodge was talking about it, one on one, especially with other men. It felt strange to me that I could feel comfortable talking to a therapist, even to groups of people I sometimes didn't even know, but to other men? It just doesn't come naturally. So I'd like you to join me in my new project. I'll be somewhat reluctantly leaning into this subject and chatting to men about their own mental health and their experiences of conversations around the subject. Some of my guests you'll know and some you won't but my hunch is that many will have similar experiences. Or maybe not, we'll see. The podcast is called Man Dates. A term that has been bandied around for a while, often delivered with a smirk, but in fact what I'm starting to realise is that it's what many men are missing. Intentional time with a friend. Time to talk about anything and everything, without distractions nor Judgement. What is more, it's accessible, doesn't cost anything and can be done anywhere. Could men be sleeping on a resource that could be really helpful in our day to day? My hope is that, like me, it may encourage other men to set up their own man date. 'Time with a friend that doesn't have the distraction of a sport or the furore of a night on the town. Men need to talk. period. I hope you can join me. #onamandate

1h 5m
12/10/2023

002 Andrew Laws | Mental Heath & Fatherhood, Recognising the Signs of Anxiety, Finding your Tribe

On this Man Date, I had the pleasure of chatting with Andrew Laws (YeSEO) at his office in Suffolk. We chatted growing up and finding your tribe through your passions, learning to recognise the signs of anxiety and how positive events can also affect our mental health, as well as those which are negative. For more info on Andrew please check out https://yeseo.io/ Need to talk? The Samaritans- Call 116 123 CALM - Call 0800 58 58 58 SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 All these services are free, Anonymous & non-judgemental (UK only) IMPORTANT: Always speak to your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health or other medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or across my social media. Hi, my name is Ross and for most of my adult life I have faced challenges with my mental health. Sometimes triggered by events and sometimes out of the blue for no real reason. Now today, that's not a unique statement and maybe you can relate to that too, but for a long time I felt that I had read every book, invested in every training and listened to all the podcasts I could and although they all had their merit, the one thing I had always seemed to dodge was talking about it, one on one, especially with other men. It felt strange to me that I could feel comfortable talking to a therapist, even to groups of people I sometimes didn't even know, but to other men? It just doesn't come naturally. So I'd like you to join me in my new project. I'll be somewhat reluctantly leaning into this subject and chatting to men about their own mental health and their experiences of conversations around the subject. Some of my guests you'll know and some you won't but my hunch is that many will have similar experiences. Or maybe not, we'll see. The podcast is called Man Dates. A term that has been bandied around for a while, often delivered with a smirk, but in fact what I'm starting to realise is that it's what many men are missing. Intentional time with a friend. Time to talk about anything and everything, without distractions nor Judgement. What is more, it's accessible, doesn't cost anything and can be done anywhere. Could men be sleeping on a resource that could be really helpful in our day to day? My hope is that, like me, it may encourage other men to set up their own man date. 'Time with a friend that doesn't have the distraction of a sport or the furore of a night on the town. Men need to talk. period. I hope you can join me. #onamandate

46 min
11/16/2023

006 Simon Bennett | Pro rugby injury, Co-parenting & finding new purpose in refereeing

On this Man Date, I headed over to Orwell Housing Association in Ipswich, to chat with Simon Bennett. We chatted about how a pro rugby injury affected his mental health, co-parenting his daughter and how he found a new love in the sport through refereeing. Need to talk? The Samaritans- Call 116 123 CALM - Call 0800 58 58 58 SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 All these services are free, Anonymous & non-judgmental (UK only) IMPORTANT: Always speak to your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health or other medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or across my social media. Hi, my name is Ross and for most of my adult life I have faced challenges with my mental health. Sometimes triggered by events and sometimes out of the blue for no real reason. Now today, that's not a unique statement and maybe you can relate to that too, but for a long time I felt that I had read every book, invested in every training and listened to all the podcasts I could and although they all had their merit, the one thing I had always seemed to dodge was talking about it, one on one, especially with other men. It felt strange to me that I could feel comfortable talking to a therapist, even to groups of people I sometimes didn't even know, but to other men? It just doesn't come naturally. So I'd like you to join me in my new project. I'll be somewhat reluctantly leaning into this subject and chatting to men about their own mental health and their experiences of conversations around the subject. Some of my guests you'll know and some you won't but my hunch is that many will have similar experiences. Or maybe not, we'll see. The podcast is called Man Dates. A term that has been bandied around for a while, often delivered with a smirk, but in fact what I'm starting to realise is that it's what many men are missing. Intentional time with a friend. Time to talk about anything and everything, without distractions nor Judgement. What is more, it's accessible, doesn't cost anything and can be done anywhere. Could men be sleeping on a resource that could be really helpful in our day to day? My hope is that, like me, it may encourage other men to set up their own man date. 'Time with a friend that doesn't have the distraction of a sport or the furor of a night on the town. Men need to talk. period. I hope you can join me. #onamandate

42 min
09/01/2023

004 Alex Cameron | Growing up fast at boarding school, Movies & music as an outlet, Food for comfort in men

On this Man Date, I made an evening trip over to just outside Stowmarket in Suffolk, UK to meet with Alex Cameron. We chatted about growing up fast in a boarding school environment, immersing yourself in music and music in challenging times and using food as comfort as a man. For more info on Alex please check out https://www.depiqd.co.uk/ Need to talk? The Samaritans- Call 116 123 CALM - Call 0800 58 58 58 SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 All these services are free, Anonymous & non-judgemental (UK only) IMPORTANT: Always speak to your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health or other medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or across my social media. Hi, my name is Ross and for most of my adult life I have faced challenges with my mental health. Sometimes triggered by events and sometimes out of the blue for no real reason. Now today, that's not a unique statement and maybe you can relate to that too, but for a long time I felt that I had read every book, invested in every training and listened to all the podcasts I could and although they all had their merit, the one thing I had always seemed to dodge was talking about it, one on one, especially with other men. It felt strange to me that I could feel comfortable talking to a therapist, even to groups of people I sometimes didn't even know, but to other men? It just doesn't come naturally. So I'd like you to join me in my new project. I'll be somewhat reluctantly leaning into this subject and chatting to men about their own mental health and their experiences of conversations around the subject. Some of my guests you'll know and some you won't but my hunch is that many will have similar experiences. Or maybe not, we'll see. The podcast is called Man Dates. A term that has been bandied around for a while, often delivered with a smirk, but in fact what I'm starting to realise is that it's what many men are missing. Intentional time with a friend. Time to talk about anything and everything, without distractions nor Judgement. What is more, it's accessible, doesn't cost anything and can be done anywhere. Could men be sleeping on a resource that could be really helpful in our day to day? My hope is that, like me, it may encourage other men to set up their own man date. 'Time with a friend that doesn't have the distraction of a sport or the furore of a night on the town. Men need to talk. period. I hope you can join me. #onamandate

1h 44m
08/25/2023

003 Rob Dodsworth | Navigating school using humour, Self help not helping, Adult ADHD Diagnosis

On this Man Date, I travelled over to chat with Rob Dodsworth at his home in Norfolk. We discussed navigating school and using humour to deflect from negative situations, how Rob felt that his experiences of therapy and self help were never really hitting the spot and his recent ADHD diagnosis. For more info on Rob please check out https://www.robdodsworth.co.uk Need to talk? The Samaritans- Call 116 123 CALM - Call 0800 58 58 58 SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 All these services are free, Anonymous & non-judgemental (UK only) IMPORTANT: Always speak to your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health or other medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or across my social media. Hi, my name is Ross and for most of my adult life I have faced challenges with my mental health. Sometimes triggered by events and sometimes out of the blue for no real reason. Now today, that's not a unique statement and maybe you can relate to that too, but for a long time I felt that I had read every book, invested in every training and listened to all the podcasts I could and although they all had their merit, the one thing I had always seemed to dodge was talking about it, one on one, especially with other men. It felt strange to me that I could feel comfortable talking to a therapist, even to groups of people I sometimes didn't even know, but to other men? It just doesn't come naturally. So I'd like you to join me in my new project. I'll be somewhat reluctantly leaning into this subject and chatting to men about their own mental health and their experiences of conversations around the subject. Some of my guests you'll know and some you won't but my hunch is that many will have similar experiences. Or maybe not, we'll see. The podcast is called Man Dates. A term that has been bandied around for a while, often delivered with a smirk, but in fact what I'm starting to realise is that it's what many men are missing. Intentional time with a friend. Time to talk about anything and everything, without distractions nor Judgement. What is more, it's accessible, doesn't cost anything and can be done anywhere. Could men be sleeping on a resource that could be really helpful in our day to day? My hope is that, like me, it may encourage other men to set up their own man date. 'Time with a friend that doesn't have the distraction of a sport or the furore of a night on the town. Men need to talk. period. I hope you can join me. #onamandate

1h 17m
08/10/2023

001 James Kindred | Music as an outlet, Adult Autism diagnosis, Playing to your strengths

On this Man Date, I had the pleasure of sitting down with James Kindred (Big Drop Brewing Co.) at his home in Suffolk. We chatted growing up and finding music as an outlet, his more recent journey in seeking an Autism diagnosis in his forties and setting your day up to work with your strengths. For more info on James, please check out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sketchybear/ https://www.bigdropbrew.com/ https://ipswich.love/ Need to talk? The Samaritans- Call 116 123 CALM - Call 0800 58 58 58 SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 All these services are free, Anonymous & non-judgemental (UK only) IMPORTANT: Always speak to your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a mental health or other medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or across my social media. Hi, my name is Ross and for most of my adult life I have faced challenges with my mental health. Sometimes triggered by events and sometimes out of the blue for no real reason. Now today, that's not a unique statement and maybe you can relate to that too, but for a long time I felt that I had read every book, invested in every training and listened to all the podcasts I could and although they all had their merit, the one thing I had always seemed to dodge was talking about it, one on one, especially with other men. It felt strange to me that I could feel comfortable talking to a therapist, even to groups of people I sometimes didn't even know, but to other men? It just doesn't come naturally. So I'd like you to join me in my new project. I'll be somewhat reluctantly leaning into this subject and chatting to men about their own mental health and their experiences of conversations around the subject. Some of my guests you'll know and some you won't but my hunch is that many will have similar experiences. Or maybe not, we'll see. The podcast is called Man Dates. A term that has been bandied around for a while, often delivered with a smirk, but in fact what I'm starting to realise is that it's what many men are missing. Intentional time with a friend. Time to talk about anything and everything, without distractions nor Judgement. What is more, it's accessible, doesn't cost anything and can be done anywhere. Could men be sleeping on a resource that could be really helpful in our day to day? My hope is that, like me, it may encourage other men to set up their own man date. 'Time with a friend that doesn't have the distraction of a sport or the furore of a night on the town. Men need to talk. period. I hope you can join me. #onamandate

54 min

10 Episodes

Creator

Ross Dean
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

10
Rating

Explicit
Show Website

Man Dates

Man Dates

Episodes

010 Joe Thomson | Managing the seasons of mental health, Getting outdoors, Talk Club

009 Ben Driver | Searching for identity, creativity & the power of community

008 Gavin Bevan (the coffee mod) | Resilience, Values & Great Coffee

007 Dan Sedgwick | Storytelling, Recovery & Running

005 Lenny Pack | YTS Football to becoming pro, The power of a notebook, Running for health

002 Andrew Laws | Mental Heath & Fatherhood, Recognising the Signs of Anxiety, Finding your Tribe

006 Simon Bennett | Pro rugby injury, Co-parenting & finding new purpose in refereeing

004 Alex Cameron | Growing up fast at boarding school, Movies & music as an outlet, Food for comfort in men

003 Rob Dodsworth | Navigating school using humour, Self help not helping, Adult ADHD Diagnosis

001 James Kindred | Music as an outlet, Adult Autism diagnosis, Playing to your strengths

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