The Stress Sessions

Luke Clark

5.0 (2)
MENTAL HEALTH

The Stress Sessions by Luke Clark. A weekly podcast about mental health, presented by a guy in his 30s living with anxiety and depression. Expect chat around coping mechanisms, counselling, and crushing the stigma around men's mental illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05/05/2025

Peter Ash, actor (Coronation Street, Picture You Dead)

Peter Ash, actor (Coronation Street, Picture You Dead)In this episode of The Stress Sessions, we’re lifting the curtain on the reality of men’s mental health in the world of stage and screen. 🎙️ I sat down with the brilliant Peter Ash – best known for his powerful performance in Coronation Street and now touring with Picture You Dead – to talk about the emotional demands of acting, living with rejection, and how creativity can be therapy. Peter opens up about: 🎭 Mentally preparing for dark roles 🧠 How acting supports his own mental health 💔 The emotional toll of portraying illness on screen 💡 Why support networks in theatre are more vital than ever 🗣️ And what advice he'd give to struggling performers His honesty is a reminder that behind every standing ovation is a human being who’s navigating life, just like the rest of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 min
12/27/2023

S5 EP7: Dean Lewington, Record-Breaking Footballer

Welcome to Series 5, Episode 7 of The Stress Sessions podcast! In this episode, I have the honour of speaking with EFL record-breaker and captain of the MK Dons, Dean Lewington. If you or someone you know is facing challenges with mental health, it's important to reach out and seek support. For a comprehensive list of dedicated mental health charities in the UK, please visit the link provided in the episode description. And for our dedicated listeners who enjoy The Stress Sessions, we encourage you to enhance your podcast experience by downloading all the other thought-provoking episodes. If you can, we'd greatly appreciate it if you could also help us out by liking, sharing, and leaving a review. Thank you for tuning in! Luke x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

58 min
10/01/2023

The One With the Live Show: Rich Wilson, Will Webster & Eddie Brett

If you missed it or couldn't make it here's the one you've been waiting for... it's The Stress Sessions LIVE SHOW with an audience. Recorded at MK Gallery on Friday 22 September 2024, I spoke to award-winning comedian Rich Wilson and BAFTA & NTA-winning Traitor, Will Webster about their mental health journeys. There's also a special performance from talented singer, songwriter and poet, Eddie Brett. It's pretty special, so grab yourself a beverage and strap in! If you or someone you know is facing challenges with mental health, it's important to reach out and seek support. For a comprehensive list of dedicated mental health charities in the UK, please visit the link provided in the episode description. And for our dedicated listeners who enjoy The Stress Sessions, we encourage you to enhance your podcast experience by downloading all the other thought-provoking episodes. If you can, we'd greatly appreciate it if you could also help us out by liking, sharing, and leaving a review. Thank you for tuning in! Luke x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 42m
06/12/2023

S5 EP6: Stephen Bailey, Comedian

Welcome to Series 5, Episode 6 of The Stress Sessions podcast! In this episode, I have the honour of speaking with the incredible Stephen Bailey, Comedian and Television Presenter. If you or someone you know is facing challenges with mental health, it's important to reach out and seek support. For a comprehensive list of dedicated mental health charities in the UK, please visit the link provided in the episode description. And for our dedicated listeners who enjoy The Stress Sessions, we encourage you to enhance your podcast experience by downloading all the other thought-provoking episodes. If you can, we'd greatly appreciate it if you could also help us out by liking, sharing, and leaving a review. Thank you for tuning in! Luke x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

54 min
04/10/2023

S5 EP5: Gail Porter, Presenter and BAFTA Winner

S5 EP5: Gail Porter, Presenter and BAFTA Winner If you or someone else is struggling with a mental illness, please always speak to someone or click on this link to see a list of all the dedicated mental health charities in the UK. Finally, if you enjoy listening to The Stress Sessions, please download all the other episodes and like, share and review (if you're able to!). Thanks Luke x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46 min
03/26/2023

S5 EP4: Charlie Sims, The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE)

S5 EP4: Charlie Sims, The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) If you or someone else is struggling with a mental illness, please always speak to someone or click on this link to see a list of all the dedicated mental health charities in the UK. Finally, if you enjoy listening to The Stress Sessions, please download all the other episodes and like, share and review (if you're able to!). Thanks Luke x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 13m
03/13/2023

S5 EP3: The Return of Millie Gooch, Sober Girl Society

S5 EP3: The Return of Millie Gooch, Sober Girl Society If you or someone else is struggling with a mental illness, please always speak to someone or click on this link to see a list of all the dedicated mental health charities in the UK. Finally, if you enjoy listening to The Stress Sessions, please download all the other episodes and like, share and review (if you're able to!). Thanks Luke x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 16m
02/27/2023

S5 EP2: Jack Ryder, Eastenders (Jamie Mitchell)

S5 EP2: Jack Ryder, Eastenders (Jamie Mitchell) If you or someone else is struggling with a mental illness, please always speak to someone or click on this link to see a list of all the dedicated mental health charities in the UK. Finally, if you enjoy listening to The Stress Sessions, please download all the other episodes and like, share and review (if you're able to!). Thanks Luke x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

49 min

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The Stress Sessions by Luke Clark. A weekly podcast about mental health, presented by a guy in his 30s living with anxiety and depression. Expect chat around coping mechanisms, counselling, and crushing the stigma around men's mental illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator

Luke Clark
Years Active

2020 - 2025
Episodes

74
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© 2023 The Stress Sessions
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