Mindful Men Talk

In episode 6 of Mindful Men Talk, and their first podcast of 2020, James & Steve reflect on what the turning of the year has meant for each of them before considering why so many of us tend to fall off the ‘new year resolutions’ wagon and how a kinder approach to ourselves may actually be more helpful...

James' Instagram: (Get Fit Daly) Steve's Mindfulness Facebook Page: (Mindfulness in Surrey)

In this refreshingly honest and authentic podcast, James & Steve delve into a whole host of topics, issues and stigmas, in the hope that their curiosity and awareness will encourage others to "speak up" and talk more. You can find more information, including our profiles and latest blogs, at Mindful Men Talk

Acknowledgements: Wayne Porterfield from Insight Timer & Mindful.org

In episode 5 of Mindful Men Talk things get festive! James & Steve reflect on what Christmas means (or not) to each of them. They also move on to a wider discussion about body image and in particular why so many of us get hung up on our appearance, especially at this time of year...

James' Instagram: (Get Fit Daly) Steve's Mindfulness Facebook Page: (Mindfulness in Surrey)

In this refreshingly honest and authentic podcast, James & Steve delve into a whole host of topics, issues and stigmas, in the hope that their curiosity and awareness will encourage others to "speak up" and talk more. You can find more information, including our profiles and latest blogs, at Mindful Men Talk

In episode 4 of Mindful Men Talk James and Steve attempt to debunk some of the myths surrounding mindfulness and James invites Steve to provide clarity on what mindfulness is, what it isn’t and how this has anything to do with a colouring book...

In this refreshingly honest and authentic podcast, James & Steve delve into a whole host of topics, issues and stigmas, in the hope that their curiosity and awareness will encourage others to "speak up" and talk more. You can find more information, including our profiles and latest blogs, at Mindful Men Talk

Steve's Mindfulness Facebook Page: (Mindfulness in Surrey) Mindfulness Teacher Directory: Be Mindful

Books: Vegan Goodness by Jessica Prescott. Peace & Parsnips by Lee Watson.

In episode 3 of Mindful Men Talk Steve gets to turn the tables and invites James to step forward to tell his own story...

In an absorbing, and often moving chat, James talks openly about his life and in particular how the grief of his dad’s passing was a major turning point from which his life perspective started to shift from the outside in.

James' Facebook: (Get Fit Daly) James' Instagram: (Get Fit Daly)

In this refreshingly honest and authentic podcast, James & Steve delve into a whole host of topics, issues and stigmas, in the hope that their curiosity and awareness will encourage others to "speak up" and talk more. You can find more information, including our profiles and latest blogs, at Mindful Men Talk 

In episode 2 of Mindful Men Talk, James turns the spotlight squarely on Steve and invites him to share his own story...

In a wide-ranging and revealing discussion Steve talks candidly about his long struggle with anxiety and how, after hitting a state of psychological burn-out, finally he was able to reach out for the help that led him to a life-changing path of mental wellness and clarity.

Steve's Mindfulness Facebook Page: (Mindfulness in Surrey) Steve's Mindfulness Website: (Meditation Surrey)

Acknowledgements: Calming Your Anxious Mind (book) by Jeffrey Brantley

In this refreshingly honest and authentic podcast, James & Steve delve into a whole host of topics, issues and stigmas, in the hope that their curiosity and awareness will encourage others to "speak up" and talk more. You can find more information, including our profiles and latest blogs, at Mindful Men Talk 

In this refreshingly honest and authentic show, James & Steve delve into a whole host of topics, issues and stigmas, in the hope that their curiosity and awareness will encourage others to "speak up" and talk more. You can find more information, including our profiles and latest blogs, at Mindful Men Talk

In their first ever episode, James and Steve explore their motivations for coming together to start Mindful Men Talk. They cover a wide and varied range of topics including the tendency we have to hide our true selves behind a 'mask' and how often this can lead us into unhelpful and often addictive behavioural patterns.

James and Steve also consider why men in particular find it so hard to allow and share their vulnerability, and why so often they seem to struggle to reach out for help.

Acknowledgements: Alan Watts (alanwatts.org) Gabor Maté (gabormate.com) Jon Kabat-Zinn (mindfulnesscds.com)