Man vs Mind

If there’s a better way to get back at your school bully than by inadvertently hooking up with his sister… we haven’t found it yet.

It goes without saying (but we’ll say it anyway) that this week’s episode contains adult themes and strong language.

This week, we’re diving into the messy world of external validation — where it starts, why we chase it, and how it ends up quietly shaping our perception of body image, and how we see ourselves.

From school bullies, to the Instagram comparison trap, and realising how much a small bit of kindness can actually mean — we’re getting into all of it.

We also share an incredible listener story about overcoming body image struggles, self-sabotage, and finding their way back to self-acceptance.

It’s a heavy one in parts, but there’s plenty of laughter too — because if you can’t laugh at yourself...

As usual, disclaimer: we're not psychologists or psychiatrists, nor do we have anything to sell. We're just two guys who think this sort of thing doesn't get spoken about enough, and it silently damages us all.

We hope you enjoy this episode in the way it was intended: a little bit of sincere introspection, that helps other guys realise they're not alone, with a few laughs chucked in along the way.

Big love,

Tim & J

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A quick heads up of what you can expect in the second part of our mini-series into Body Image.

We've got the results from a poll we ran with listeners on their Body Image issues, J reveals his biggest hang-ups from his earlier years, Tim explains how he got back at his school bullies, and a listener message absolutely stops us in our tracks.

Full episode coming first thing on Wednesday!

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Literally just a very quick note from Tim & J :)

Back next week with Body Image Part 2 (External Validation)

Keep spreading the love everyone x

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The first of a four-part mini-series. Let’s take a look in the mirror.

After taking The First Step in Episode 1 and learning to open up in Man vs Talking (Episode 2), this week we kick off a brand new four-part mini-series on something a lot of us quietly battle with: body image.

In Part 1, we’re looking inward — the stuff we carry about how we see ourselves. From childhood bullying and emotional eating, to gym floor anxiety and the pressures we put on ourselves just to feel “okay” in our own skin. There’s also talk of therapy (specifically EMDR), weight as a trigger, and the surprisingly emotional journey that is trying (and failing) not to eat your father-in-law’s ice cream.

Also, Tim gets tangled up in lycra, has an epiphany mid-warmup, and a very awkward towel-based Instagram locker room encounter with a topless influencer sparks a surprising realisation.

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Disclaimer – We're not psychologists or psychiatrists, nor do we have anything to sell. We're not giving advice – we're just telling you how we feel about something that is a hugely difficult subject for so many people. We've tried our best to tackle this with grace, tact and respect – and we hope that comes across in this episode.

Cheers,

Tim & J

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With Tim and J chatting about body image in Episodes 1 and 2, we figured it deserved a deep dive. So here's what's coming up when the guys take on Man vs Body Image, with the first part coming on Wednesday.

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Why is it easier to slap your mate on a stag do than tell him you’re struggling?

In this episode of Man vs Mind, Tim and J get into the weird world of male vulnerability—from awkward networking events and silent commutes to the emotional gymnastics of saying “Yeah not too bad.”

There’s chat about shame, office euphemisms, and why asking for help feels harder than public speaking.

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In this episode of Man vs Mind, Tim and J get stuck into the messy, honest stuff around male mental health—anxiety, therapy, ADHD, body image, emotional eating, and why it’s so hard for blokes to just say, “I’m struggling.”

They talk about starting new jobs, navigating fatherhood, dyslexia, medication, and why silence can sometimes say more than words. Oh—and J casually drops the time he found himself at gunpoint in India during a breakdown. Because, of course he did.

It’s part confessional, part group chat energy, and part “wait, why does no one talk about this?” If you’ve ever felt like you’re the only one trying to hold it together, this one’s for you.

If you feel like a bit of support would help, please check out and consider supporting the wonderful work they do at CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably).

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