On this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by singer, presenter and mental health advocate Danyl Johnson.

Danyl tells me his childhood idols, the beauty of connecting with others and his media journey from the X Factor to the present day.

Loads to be taken from this one - a great finale for Season 1!

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This week, I've put together a short episode of my favourite guest moments from Modern Men, Season 1.

The clips come from my episodes with Alex Holmes, Aron Bretman, Ahmad Jooma, Matt O'Neill and Lewis Wedlock.

A huge thanks to everybody involved in Season 1 - it's not over yet!

Find each of the episodes below this one on your favourite podcast app.

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On this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by speaker, artist and coach Ahmad Jooma.

Ahmad shares his mental health experiences, how he built a higher level of emotional awareness and intelligence and the story behind his concept and book 'Shook Man'.

Plus, he shares the importance of being yourself and reframing our ideas of dating.

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Anxiety - it's tough to define it.

It can mean so many different things to so many people. It can be debilitating, or it can be a minor inconvenience. But one thing's clear. However we experience anxiety, it's not a positive feeling!

This year's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety so, for this solo episode, I share my experiences, tips and thoughts on anxiety and explain why 'awareness' simply isn't enough when it comes to mental health in 2023.

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Do you take enough time for self-care?

It's more than just a mental health buzzword. Self-care is something to be taken super seriously and one person doing just that is this week's guest.

On this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by podcaster, writer, speaker and mental health advocate Jack Walton.

Jack shares his experiences with PTSD and anxiety, the role self-care plays in his life and the story behind his book and his excellent new podcast Own Your Journey.

A really inspirational episode with so many great insights and actionable tips!

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Ever see red? Ever catch yourself jumping to conclusions before properly understanding a situation?

On this episode, I explain how we can be less reactive, both to people we encounter every day and to our own negative thoughts and ideas.

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Ever contacted work, unable to come in because of your mental health?

If you're anything like me, you're overcome with guilt, embarrassment and a fear of not being taken seriously.

On this solo episode, I discuss mental health sick days, sharing my own personal experiences and explaining why I believe they should be considered just as significant as regular physical health sick days.

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Have you ever thought deeply about your relationship with alcohol?

I'm thrilled to welcome Will Armstrong, aka The Teetotal Trainer, onto this episode of Modern Men.

Will shares his personal journey of alcohol addiction and drug abuse, stemming from anxiety, confidence and social pressures.

During our chat, he explores how his eyes were opened to the devastating effect alcohol was having on his life and how it led him down a path of teetotalism and a complete change in lifestyle. Now, Will uses his experiences to help others who find themselves struggling like he did.

It's truly inspirational stuff and I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Will's story.

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Rapid breathing, shaking and racing thoughts are just some of the harrowing symptoms of panic and anxiety attacks.

In this week's solo episode, I explore the topic of panic attacks. I share my experiences with them and what helped me get through. Plus, I touch on some of the unlikely symptoms that could be signs of an impending panic attack.

If you don't follow me on the socials, I've announced that, every other Thursday, I'll release a solo episode of the show. But don't worry! Guest episodes will be every Thursday! So it's solo, guest, solo, guest!

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Opening up - it's one thing we've all struggled with. Not only that, it's a struggle particularly associated by men.

One man on a mission to change that is Matt O'Neill, my guest on Modern Men this week.

Matt is the host of an incredible mental health podcast, Make Time to Talk, which I featured on in March. On this episode, he talks about his early mental health experiences, why taking time for yourself is more than OK and what made him want to start his podcast.

I've kept in touch with Matt on a weekly basis since we first met and it's a pleasure to be sharing our rather similar journeys into the mental health space. I wish Matt and his podcast the absolute best!

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