In this episode, I sit down with Dr Henry Aughterson - a medical professional and mental health advocate whose Instagram page is fast becoming a must-follow for those seeking both science-backed guidance and personal truth. We explore the tension between modern tech and mental wellbeing, the emotional cost of always being ‘on’, and the importance of building intentional habits - from phone-free beach walks to Sundays spent resetting.

Henry shares candid reflections on his own mental health challenges, including a period of complete social withdrawal at university, skin-picking habits, and the long road to understanding OCD tendencies. What emerges is not just vulnerability, but a new model of what a doctor can be - human, honest, and radically present.

Male Minds Matter

If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources:

Samaritans.

You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.

SANEline.

You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.

You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.

Shout.

You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

In this episode of Male Mind Matters, I’m joined by Brian Keane - author, speaker, and host of the hugely successful The Brian Keane Podcast. 

We talk openly about shame, trauma, and how men are conditioned to shut down the very conversations that would set them free. From the illusion of “normal lads” to redefining masculinity, Brian shares how his journey through grief, abuse, and burnout helped him rewrite his story - and how yours can be rewritten too.

We cover why your mess becomes your message, how to sit with grief rather than numb it, the difference between real and perceived fear, and the mindset shifts that can change your life. 

This episode is about courage, clarity, and choosing to run toward the storm like the buffalo - because healing doesn’t come from hiding, it comes from facing the monster under the bed… and learning to walk it on a lead.

Male Minds Matter...

If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources:

Samaritans.

You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.

SANEline.

You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.

You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.

Shout.

You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Luke from The Stress Sessions to explore his journey through anxiety, depression, sobriety, and fatherhood. We talk about how being diagnosed with mental health challenges brought both relief and fear, the pivotal role therapy has played in his recovery, and why becoming a dad unlocked something new in his emotional life. Luke also shares his experiences of working through the shame of early struggles, how quitting alcohol reshaped his identity, and why open, vulnerable conversations with others - even strangers, has been life-changing.

We dive into the reality of living with anxiety long-term, the evolution of The Stress Sessions podcast, and the importance of choosing the right therapist. Luke’s story is proof that pride, growth, and healing come from facing the hardest parts of yourself head-on.

This one’s about survival, growth, connection, and finding strength when you least expect it.

Male Minds Matter...

If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources:

Samaritans.

You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.

SANEline.

You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.

You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.

Shout.

You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

In this episode, I’m joined by Zack Polanski, Deputy Leader of the Green Party, for a  fascinating conversation that's more about people, than party lines. We dive deep into the role of community in political change, the climate crisis, political disillusionment, mental health, and how the arts can move people faster than any speech ever could.

Zack shares his personal journey—from acting to activism, from Georgia to Westminster—and opens up about navigating homophobia, systemic injustice, and why listening might be the most radical political act of all.

We talk about the failings of our current system, the dangers of divide-and-rule politics, and what it means to truly organise at a grassroots level. This isn’t just a conversation about politics—it’s about people, power, and hope.

Male Minds Matter...

If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources:

Samaritans.

You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.

SANEline.

You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.

You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.

Shout.

You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

In this episode I sit down with Martin Malone aka 'The Teachers PT', a former primary school teacher turned online fitness coach.

Martin has now helped over 1,000 teachers reclaim control of their health, mindset, and lives. 

After a toxic first teaching job nearly broke him, he rebuilt himself - physically and mentally - and discovered a passion for helping others do the same. 

We dive deep into the cracks in the education system, the burnout epidemic, leadership failures, the emotional toll on teachers, and why so many suffer in silence. It’s a raw, insightful, and hopeful conversation about resilience, boundaries, and building a life outside the chaos. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who’s ever felt stuck - this is an episode not to be missed. 

Male Minds Matter…

If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources:

Samaritans.

You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.

SANEline.

You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.

You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.

Shout.

You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

In this powerful and raw conversation, I sit down with actor and TikTok creator James Morrell. We explore masculinity, vulnerability, and the toll of social media, as James reflects on finding meaning through creativity, psychedelics, and real connection. 

James opens up about living with anxiety, depression, Crohn’s disease, and alopecia - and how he’s transformed pain into purpose. From getting stood up and going viral, to filming cinematic content and embracing chaos, James shares the truth behind the camera. It’s honest, funny, deep, and a reminder that being a man today means showing up . Fully. 

Male Minds Matter...

If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources:

Samaritans.

You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.

SANEline.

You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.

You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.

Shout.

You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

In this episode I sit down with Rob Hosking, a former police officer turned motivational speaker

Rob shares his first-hand experience of burnout in the police force, the mental toll of witnessing daily trauma, and how the rigid, hyper-masculine culture around him made vulnerability feel impossible. He speaks candidly about the moment he almost took his own life, the unexpected reason he didn’t, and how he’s now using his experience to help others navigate their struggles. 

This episode is a raw, honest, and important conversation about the cost of silence, the need for a new definition of masculinity, and why the next generation of men deserve better role models.

Male Minds Matter...

If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources:

Samaritans.

You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.

SANEline.

You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.

You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.

Shout.

You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

In this next episode of Male Mind Matters, I sit down with Jaxon Feeley - speaker, advocate, and reality TV star, who shares his incredible journey of self-discovery, resilience, and transformation.

Jaxon opens up about growing up as Jess, coming out as gay, and eventually transitioning while working in the prison service - a place where big changes are often met with resistance. But instead of facing hostility, he found an unexpected reaction: curiosity, respect, and a chance to inspire real change among prisoners and staff alike.

We explore the challenges of identity beyond labels. how we’re all transitioning in different ways throughout life, constantly evolving into new versions of ourselves. Jaxon reflects on the grief that comes with change and the importance of pushing past self-doubt.

With a wonderful sense of humor and a refreshingly honest take on life, Jaxon shares how his relationship with his parents has strengthened through laughter and learning, why making your younger self proud is a powerful motivator, and the sheer joy of competing on Hunted with his sister - a full-circle childhood dream of playing hide and seek on a national stage.

This conversation is about so much more than gender - it’s about identity, purpose, and finding the courage to be exactly who you are.

If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources:

Samaritans.

You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.

SANEline.

You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.

You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.

Shout.

You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

In this episode of Male Mind Matters, I sit down with public speaker, mindset coach, entrepreneur, and created of Tom’s Talks, Tom Dickerson. 

Tom shares his journey from a confident, talkative child to a young man grappling with loss, adversity, and suicidal thoughts. He opens up about the tragic passing of his brother, the emotional toll it took on him and his family, and how he initially buried himself in work to cope. But his turning point came when he broke down at his brother’s memorial and finally allowed himself to process his grief.

We dive into the moment that changed everything—his first school talk about male suicide and the importance of opening up, which led to the birth of Tom’s Talks. Tom also reveals his approach to mastering public speaking, the power of mindset shifts, and how he went from rock bottom to running a seven-figure business.

This episode has wisdom on entrepreneurship, self-belief, personal growth, and learning to reframe challenges as opportunities. Whether you’re struggling with adversity or looking for inspiration to chase your passion, this might be the conversation for you. 

Male Minds Matter...

If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources:

Samaritans.

You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.

SANEline.

You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.

You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.

Shout.

You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

In this episode, we continue our conversation with the remarkable Cheddar Gorgeous - Drag Artist, thinker, and provocateur. We take a look at what drives them, the meaning of purpose, the tension between joy and struggle, and the role of masculinity in a world that often fears difference.

We also chat about the beauty of Manchester, the roots of drag, and how it connects people beyond performance. But we also tackle the darker side - how drag has become a target for moral outrage, the rise of transphobia, and why history warns us that once they come for the most vulnerable, the rest of us aren't far behind. 

Male Minds Matter...

If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources:

Samaritans.

You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information.

SANEline.

You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK.

You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat.

Shout.

You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.