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Rescuing yourself from childhood trauma, with Tom Mitchelson, author of "Don't ask me about my dad".
Season 1 Episode 8
In this episode, Tom Mitchelson, the author, speaker, and writer, talks candidly about his experience growing up in a home where his dad's behaviour was at best unpredictable and at worst violent and…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Being dad to a child with special needs
Season 1 Episode 7
In this episode, Simon Mcmurdy and Gareth Birkett share their experiences as fathers of children with special needs and life-limiting conditions.
Simon and Gareth had previously worked together and ra…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Gambling with Lives, with James Grimes
Season 1 Episode 6
In this episode, we look at the devastating impact that an addiction to gambling can have on people's lives. We talk to James Grimes, Head of Education at Gambling with Lives, a community of families…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Talking Bollox with Daren Elsley; the underwear brand highlighting men's cancers
Season 1 Episode 5
In this episode, I talk 'Bollox' with Daren Elsley, founder of the underwear brand 'Bollox', which aims to raise awareness of men's cancers. After the death of a good friend from cancer, Daren wanted…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
What about making a motorbike? with the UK Men's Sheds Association
Season 1 Episode 4
In this episode, I talk with Mike Jenn, founder, and lifetime president of the UK Men's Sheds Association, enabling community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Finding your cabin in the woods with The Cornermen
Season 1 Episode 3
In this episode, I talk to John Houston head coach and founder of the South Moreton Boxing Club in south Oxfordshire. A year ago he started The Cornermen, a service aimed at improving men’s mental he…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Breaking down the stigma of mental health with The Proper Blokes Club
Season 1 Episode 2
In this episode, I talk to Scott Oughton-Johnson, the founder of The Proper Bloke's Club, a peer-to-peer support group with the aim to provide a safe and relaxed environment to break down the stigma …
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago
Finding your Ikigai with Koj, MasterChef finalist
Season 1 Episode 1
In this episode, I talk to Andrew Kojima (better known as Koj), the British, Japanese chef, teacher, and author, about his career shift from finance to food.
After graduating in Classics from Oxford…
Published on 2 years, 6 months ago