Man vs Mind

Man Vs Mind
Man vs Mind

Man vs Mind is, spoiler alert, all about what's going on inside a man’s mind. Tim and J are two average guys, one mic each, and zero shame in chatting about everything about men's mental health that they usually keep to themselves. From therapy and fatherhood to anxieties, hang-ups, obsessions, gym guilt and crying at TV ads, it’s real talk without the preach. No experts, no fixes - just honest, funny, sometimes painfully relatable conversations about the mental health stuff that sits beneath the veil of “yeah, I'm not too bad thanks.” We're trying to normalise guys talking about their mental health, and if what we're doing helps just one other man feel like they're able to just... I dunno... chat about what's going on in their head, then that's mission accomplished as far as we're concerned. We hope you'll enjoy the ride as we deep dive inside the mind of the average guy. Disclaimer: neither of us are mental health professionals, we don't dispense psychological advice, just anecdotes and perhaps a bit of taboo-busting as we chat about the things that don't normally get said. Get in touch! Join the chat and drop us an email at Manvsmindpod@gmail.com to get involved with the show, send us a message (or a voice note!) on Instagram @ManvsMindPod, and head to www.manvsmindpod.com for our full list of episodes.. We'd love to hear from you – the good, the bad, the hilarious, the savage – anything! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Travelling with kids, getting old, and J's self-imposed misery

    JUN 23

    Travelling with kids, getting old, and J's self-imposed misery

    From grounded flights to forest poos, the lads regroup after a chaotic week of travel, jet lag, and existential creaks in the knees. In today's Man vs Mind, Tim checks in from the UK while J’s stuck in Dubai after a last-minute trip gets grounded. What follows is a catch-up of two knackered dads trying (and mostly failing) to switch off – featuring overheated bedrooms, eerie city roads, toddler tantrums, and the very real stress of being nearly 40 but already falling to pieces. J talks about his body’s growing refusal to function after a daring soft play incident, prompting the start of a brand new challenge – getting a PT and seeing what happens when two very average men try to reclaim their physical fitness (and pride). We also introduce a new idea: the Non-Certified Therapy Club – a safe space for you to vent what’s been bugging you, physically or mentally, so we can share the load. Oh, and here's the link to our mention in Esquire this week 😍 If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE consider leaving us a 5* rating and a few words to review the show - the algorithm loves it and it’ll help more people find the show ❤️❤️ Head to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Just click here or search for Manvsmindpod on Patreon today! Get in touch! Email us with your questions or comments at ManvsMindPod@Gmail.com, send us a message (or a voice note!) on Instagram @ManvsMindPod, and head to www.manvsmindpod.com for our full list of episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  2. Man vs Focus - you're not the only one getting distracted

    JUN 9

    Man vs Focus - you're not the only one getting distracted

    Got distracted halfway through writing this description. Which is fitting, really – because this week, it’s Man vs Focus. From childhood ADHD and adult procrastination, to multitasking meltdowns, hyperfocus hijacks, and the fine art of not doing your coursework until the literal night before (or just… getting drunk instead) – Tim and J go deep into the mess of modern attention. They talk about growing up with dyslexia, the wild energy of untamed thought spirals, and how anxiety throws order out the window. There’s also some love for cooking, quiet office pods, fidget beads, and the eternal search for silence that doesn’t feel like a vacuum. Whether you’ve ever forgotten what you were doing mid-task, or just find yourself Googling “Do I have ADHD or am I just tired?” – this one’s for you. No shame, no judgment, just real talk. Press play, stay with us (if your attention span allows it), and welcome to Man vs Focus. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE consider leaving us a 5* rating and a few words to review the show - the algorithm loves it and it’ll help more people find the show ❤️❤️ Head to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Just click here or search for Manvsmindpod on Patreon today! Get in touch! Email us with your questions or comments at ManvsMindPod@Gmail.com, send us a message (or a voice note!) on Instagram @ManvsMindPod, and head to www.manvsmindpod.com for our full list of episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  3. Man vs Awareness - Do they really know what's going on?

    JUN 1

    Man vs Awareness - Do they really know what's going on?

    This one was tough to record – so buckle in. In honour of Men’s Mental Health Month, we’re talking about what awareness really means – not just in the way people see you, but in the way you see yourself. We open up about the stuff we rarely say out loud – the grief that lingers for years, the anxiety attacks that hit like a truck, the everyday pressures that build quietly until they don’t. There are moments in this episode where we both come close to breaking, and maybe that’s the point: awareness isn’t always obvious. Sometimes it’s hidden in tiredness, stress, snappiness, silence. We ask: could we have seen it coming? Could we have spoken sooner? Could we have heard what our own minds were trying to tell us? It’s not always easy listening – but it’s real. And if something here sounds familiar, that’s exactly why we made it. If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE consider leaving us a 5* rating and a few words to review the show - the algorithm loves it and it’ll help more people find the show ❤️❤️ Head to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Just click here or search for Manvsmindpod on Patreon today! Get in touch! Email us with your questions or comments at ManvsMindPod@Gmail.com, send us a message (or a voice note!) on Instagram @ManvsMindPod, and head to www.manvsmindpod.com for our full list of episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  4. Man vs Fear - revealing our deepest phobias

    MAY 28

    Man vs Fear - revealing our deepest phobias

    Fear. It creeps up in the dead of night, in dentist chairs, on balconies 65 floors up, and sometimes… in the form of your dad pranking you with a dead snake. In this episode, Tim and J dive headfirst into the irrational, the existential, and the unexpectedly hilarious world of fear – from man-made heights and dental trauma, to the call of the void **ominous music** and the terrifying thought of raising kids in a hyper-masculine world. They swap stories about escape room breakdowns, seaside shark realisations, and listener-submitted fears (spoiler: you’re not alone in being afraid of open water or people thinking you’re fake). It’s funny, raw, and occasionally heart-thumpy. Oh, and we talk about a guy who says that it's not "manly" to **checks notes** eat soup... Key themes: – Fear as a motivator – Irrational vs rational fear – Parenting and provider anxiety – Panic attacks and mental health – Weird listener confessions – Why clowns are the absolute worst If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE consider leaving us a 5* rating and a few words to review the show - the algorithm loves it and it’ll help more people find the show ❤️❤️ Head to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Just click here or search for Manvsmindpod on Patreon today! Get in touch! Email us with your questions or comments at ManvsMindPod@Gmail.com, send us a message (or a voice note!) on Instagram @ManvsMindPod, and head to www.manvsmindpod.com for our full list of episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

About

Man vs Mind is, spoiler alert, all about what's going on inside a man’s mind. Tim and J are two average guys, one mic each, and zero shame in chatting about everything about men's mental health that they usually keep to themselves. From therapy and fatherhood to anxieties, hang-ups, obsessions, gym guilt and crying at TV ads, it’s real talk without the preach. No experts, no fixes - just honest, funny, sometimes painfully relatable conversations about the mental health stuff that sits beneath the veil of “yeah, I'm not too bad thanks.” We're trying to normalise guys talking about their mental health, and if what we're doing helps just one other man feel like they're able to just... I dunno... chat about what's going on in their head, then that's mission accomplished as far as we're concerned. We hope you'll enjoy the ride as we deep dive inside the mind of the average guy. Disclaimer: neither of us are mental health professionals, we don't dispense psychological advice, just anecdotes and perhaps a bit of taboo-busting as we chat about the things that don't normally get said. Get in touch! Join the chat and drop us an email at Manvsmindpod@gmail.com to get involved with the show, send us a message (or a voice note!) on Instagram @ManvsMindPod, and head to www.manvsmindpod.com for our full list of episodes.. We'd love to hear from you – the good, the bad, the hilarious, the savage – anything! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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