Men Are Nuts

Andrea Harkins Podcaster at The Martial Arts Woman. She is a author of several books including How to Create Your Own Martial Art Program and Martial Art Inspirations for Everyone book. Andrea has been a columnist for Martial Arts Illustrated, The Guardian Magazine to name but a few. She is wife, mother and inspirational person. On the podcast we chat about how she uses martial arts in her everyday life. Her positive mindset combined with spirituality helps her to overcome life and helping the world become a better place. .

On the show today we have Paul Odle Chair of Black Asian Minority Ethnic &BAME BELIEF at Police Federation of England and Wales. He is a member of the Police Federation, a Federation Representative & MBB Diversity sub committee and also national and metropolitan Black Police Executive member. Having had first hand experience with the National Front (far right group) in his teens. Paul had to be street wise and learn to deal with racism head on. From being chased through the streets of London to then facing racism in the police force. Paul talks about how racism in the police force and from members of the public affected his a mental health. At one point he started to suffer with anxiety often waking up in cold sweats. It wasn’t until meeting another black man did he open up and speak about what he was going through. We chat on this episode about him tackling a bank robber and tackling soul food on his beat. Paul wants to bring about change in the police force and society. This is Paul Odle!

On this show Rhonda Glover Reese former FBI Agent Author mentor and coach chats about her vision for future. Wanting to help other women to step up. She talks about her involvement in the Sandy Hook case and how she has had to deal with different aspects of life both in the FBI and her life.

Flo Awolaja MCCT Education Consultant & Artist. Supporting the well-being of young people in education through creative practice. She is a content Creator and writer. Flo has had over 10 years teaching experience in challenging and urban environments. She has a PGCE In Art and Design and a Masters in Education. She talks about growing up in London to parents who came to England from Nigeria. Her positive Interaction and communication with students has helped her forge strong positive relationships in the education sector. Having been a graphic designer she uses the power of art to help with early Intervention Strategies for young people.

Coffee With Carly Blogs. Is blog about all things mental health. It was started by Carly from Long Island New York. She started the blog five years ago and the it has gone from strength to strength. On the show she talks about anxiety and mental health. She also talks about struggling. at school and at home. Bridging the gap with the blog sharing her personal stories.

Rhonda Glover Reese has 34 years in the FBI and is a certified Mentor for Law Enforcement. She is an Author International Speaker and Instructor. Rhonda being the midst of what is happening in the USA talks about the impact of the 2020 presidential election on people’s mental health. She talks about the struggles of black men and women and the impact of racial divide. She also looks to the future of a having potentially the first ever black female president.

Matthew Bartolo Sex and Relationship Therapist. He is Counsellor based in Malta and the founder of Willingness a multi disciplinary team. Matthew has presented in international and National conferences. He has given talks on parenting, family, sex, and sexuality. On this show we talk about mental health and his new project Man Up Malta. He has created this project as a safe space for men to come, engage, connect and open up.

Phil Walker counsellor coach Entrepreneur from Stockport but has been living in New Zealand for the last 12 years. On this episode Phil talks about struggling mentally in the past and not understanding who he was. Phil has set up his practice New beginnings Therapy in New Zealand.

Mel Thomas is a Sergeant in the Leicestershire Police and has been in the police force proudly for almost 30 years. Born in Leicester to parents from Antigua a Caribbean island. Mel joined the police force in 1991 at age 22. And has subsequently gone on to wonderful satisfying career in Tactical Support, Armed Response Vehicle and Tactical Firearms Unit. He has been a Specialist Trainer at the National Police Training Centre. He has been trained as a Public Order officer and took up duties at major events such as carnivals EDL marches, 2012 Olympic Games. He was alas tactical advisor at festival attended by almost 200,000 people and the famous 5000-1 premier league winners Leicester city fc victory parade attended by almost 300,000 fans. He is also a personal fitness trainer and has competed in boxing for the police. Yet during those years Mel came across a lot of racism within the police force that affected his mental health. He talks about the need for the black community to challenge the narrative and join the police force otherwise the police force will remain for ever having racist views This is Mel Thomas..,.

Jonny Ward otherwise known as the The Anxious Fireman is.highly experienced mental health trainer, Therapist, Public Speaker and Firefighter. He is MBACP, Pg Dip and BA certified. He offers Mental Health Training including Mental Health First Aid. He has appeared on BBC Radio 4 on The Male Room and involved in launching the Minds Blue Light Program. On the show he talk about being a Firefighter and his resilience to help him cope with his work. We talk about how his ill mental health having to deal with loss of friend through suicide and how it culminated in panic attacks and anxiety. Here is the The Anxious Fireman