We are back with a new podcast today as Mark and Matthew sit down for a chat with former Newcastle United, South Shields and Greenock Morton goalkeeper Brendan Pearson Fitness as he chats about his mental health throughout his football career and beyond, physical fitness and his podcast 'Process'.

The podcast is brought to you in association with our sponsors Barenakedfoods and Bolam Premier Sportswear.

We have been given permission to share this special episode that Mark and Matthew took part in. They were joined by former Newcastle United academy winger Jack Robson, Premier League Productions broadcaster Andy Sixsmith and Chester-le-Street Town midfielder Craig Marron to discuss their experiences of mental health at work, home and in society.

The original episode was for the North East Football Podcast and was recorded in November 2018.

Matthew and Mark are joined by former X-Factor winner Joe McElderry to discuss how he coped with being in the limelight from a young age, his methods for improving his mental health and how he thinks society views mental health

We sat down for a chat with the inspirational Jonny Benjamin to discuss mental health, coping mechanisms, his thoughts on how society copes with mental health and his own remarkable story.

This is a must-listen.

Brought to you in association with Bare Naked Foods and Bolam Premier Sportswear

Mark and Matthew visited the npower offices in Houghton-le-Spring to discuss men's mental health with two employees.

Rob and Adrian sit down for a chat and share their experience of mental health and discuss how npower and help staff that need support.

Former Newcastle United, Southampton and Rangers defender Olivier Bernard joins us to discuss the pressures involved in playing in the Premier League, his struggle with depression after retirement and the loss of former team-mate Gary Speed.

Mark and Matthew sit down for a chat with If U Care Share Foundation chairman Dean Smith to discuss the stigma surrounding suicide.

Dean also discusses how the media reports on mental health and Ricky Gervais' excellent Afterlife programme.

Matthew and Mark are joined by Premier League 2, National League, Evo-Stik League and Northern League match official Mark Ryan to discuss the impact of physical fitness on his mental health.

Mark opens up on his own experience of depression and tells us about a very special challenge he is undertaking

Former Newcastle United, Rangers and Southampton defender Olivier Bernard gives a minute of advice on mental health and the importance of talking to each other

Matthew and Mark are joined by Josh Young to discuss coping with bereavement and the stigma around men's mental health.

Josh tells us how he dealt with the loss of two loved ones and how he worked to improve his own mental health