Minds of Men

For many, the voice that holds us back isn't that of their boss, their competition, or their circumstances.

It's the one inside their own head.

In this episode, we explore the psychology of the inner critic - where it comes from, and how it fuels perfectionism, anxiety, burnout and self-doubt.

If you've ever felt like your own harshest judge, this conversation will help you understand that voice, and show you how to stop letting it run your life.

To learn more about Billy, check out his YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@UCXL1m5sb4QodlnG_88HR6NA

On today's episode, I speak with Kieran Anders, who is the Dad Matters lead at Home Start UK.

Kieran Anders is the Dad Matters Lead at Home-Start UK, leading the national development of services that support fathers during pregnancy and the first years of their child's life. 

With a background in family support, perinatal mental health, education and community development, Kieran is passionate about ensuring dads are recognised, included, and supported as parents in their own right. 

Through Dad Matters UK, he works with communities, professionals, and policymakers to improve outcomes for fathers, children, and families across the UK.

To learn more about the work Kieran does and to access support, follow the links below.

HOME START UK:
https://www.home-start.org.uk/

DAD MATTERS:
https://www.home-start.org.uk/dad-matters

On this week's episode, I speak with Amit Singh Kalley. 

Amit works with parents, schools and organisations to make sense of the real risks children face online, and to turn concern into informed, confident action.

His work focuses on digital parenting, online safety and safeguarding, supporting adults to understand and respond to issues such as:

📱 Social media pressures and harmful content
🎮 Online gaming risks and in-game communication
🧠 Grooming, coercion and sextortion
🤖 AI-generated images and misinformation
🔍 Hidden online language, emojis and slang

Amit helps adults spot warning signs early, set healthy boundaries with technology, and have calm, effective conversations with children, without panic, judgement or fear-mongering.

For more information about Amit's work, check out his website:

https://forworkingparents.com/

Today’s guest is Callum Molyneux, a Personal Trainer and Holistic Health Coach based in Sheffield.

At the age of 13, Callum’s mother died following a battle with cancer. What followed was a teenager who struggled to navigate his way through grief and loss, and as a result, turned to fitness and strength training in such a brutal way, that it quickly started to cause real damage to him physically.

Join us as Callum shares his experiences of grief, loss, love and identity.

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About your Host : Christian Chalfont MBACP

Christian Chalfont is a high-performance coach, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist based in Manchester. He is a registered member of the BACP and specialises in supporting high-performing professionals who look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected on the inside.

Find out more:

Coaching with Christian - https://www.corefivecoaching.com/

Callum's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callum_molyneux_/

Today’s guest is Olumide Ajulo. Join us as we explore male friendships and how they affect our day-to-day lives.

Olu is the Counselling Team Manager at Leeds Beckett University, and is also a Therapist and Supervisor in private practice. 

He is a Senior Accredited member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and is trained in DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy). 

DBT is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy designed to treat intense emotions, self-harm, and borderline personality disorder (BPD). It balances emotional regulation and acceptance, with change-oriented strategies, teaching skills to manage distress and improve relationships.

Olu’s master's research is into “Factors that affect how men engage with university mental health services.”

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About your Host : Christian Chalfont MBACP

Christian Chalfont is a high-performance coach, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist based in Manchester. He is a registered member of the BACP and specialises in supporting high-performing professionals who look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected on the inside.

Find out more:

Coaching with Christian - https://www.corefivecoaching.com/

Today’s guest is Billy Clark, one of the Co-Founders of Core Five Coaching. Billy is a Teacher, Mentor and Coach who has focused on working with men in deeply transformative spaces, including 1:1 coaching, group coaching and retreats.

Billy also has his own YouTube channel, Mr Clark’s Classroom, which he describes as:

“A place to slow down, ask confronting life-changing questions, answer them via distilled insights from psychology and philosophy books, and make inner work practical and enjoyable.”

Join us as we hear Billy describe what Shadow Work is and how we can explore our own shadow side, to become a more complete and successful version of ourselves.

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About your Host : Christian Chalfont MBACP

Christian Chalfont is a high-performance coach, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist based in Manchester. He is a registered member of the BACP and specialises in supporting high-performing professionals who look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected on the inside.

Find out more:

Coaching with Christian & Billy - https://www.corefivecoaching.com/

Billy's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@mrclarksclassroom

This episode is a raw and powerful conversation on what it really takes for men to heal. Jacob Lowe shares his journey through profound loss, addiction, and self-destruction, and how he rebuilt his life from the ground up.

Together, we explore the uncomfortable truths most men avoid: trauma, identity, emotional suppression, and why facing them is the first step toward real change.

From the power of holding space and therapy, to breaking cycles, building resilience, and finding purpose, this is an honest, straight-talking look at recovery. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’re just surviving, this episode offers a grounded, hopeful reminder: change is possible, and it starts with being real.

You can follow and contact Jacob at:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacob.lowe94/ 

Email - [email protected]

Brand new content is released every Sunday afternoon - Please Follow, Like or Subscribe so you never miss it.

About your Host : Christian Chalfont MBACP

Christian Chalfont is a high-performance coach, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist based in Manchester. He is a registered member of the BACP and specialises in supporting high-performing professionals who look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected on the inside.

Find out more:

- https://www.corefivecoaching.com/

Minds of Men explores the real conversations men need to be having - about identity, purpose, relationships, mental health, and what it means to live with depth and intention.

This is a brief trailer which explains the kind of content you'll hear in the coming weeks. During the upcoming episode, Christian Chalfont features conversations with individuals and professionals from all walks of life who are doing the work - and honest solo episodes where he shares what he's learning in real time.

No hype. No performance. Just real conversations about the things that matter.

Brand new content is released every Sunday afternoon - Please Follow, Like or Subscribe so you never miss it.

About your Host : Christian Chalfont MBACP

Christian Chalfont is a high-performance coach, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist based in Manchester. He is a registered member of the BACP and specialises in supporting high-performing professionals who look successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected on the inside.

Find out more: https://www.corefivecoaching.com/