Episode 5:

We're straight talking suicide. We dispel many of the myths around suicide. Looking at what signs to look out for and how to have the conversation with someone you believe may be at risk. We also look at the shocking statistics concerning men and suicide. In the episode, Allan also shares his own experience with suicide. Follow Straight Talking Mental Health on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or contact [email protected]

Episode 4:

We're straight talking the effect of coming out of lockdown and post covid-19 on our mental health. What it can lead to, will our lives change and what have we learned? We also discuss the importance of family, grief, the trauma for frontline workers, the impact on children, alcohol use and domestic violence. Follow Straight Talking Mental Health on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or contact [email protected]

Episode 3:

The lads use the critically acclaimed TV series “Normal People” to discuss what affects the mental health of teens and young adults. Allan dissects the series from a psychological point of view and digs into the minds of Marieanne and Connell and reveals things about the characters we might have missed. Follow Straight Talking Mental Health on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or contact [email protected]

Episode 2:

The lads talk about loneliness which is prevalent during the current times. We hear about the causes of loneliness in modern society and why it hurts from an evolutionary perspective. The difference between being alone and feeling lonely and also how we make new friends later in life. Follow Straight Talking Mental Health on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or contact [email protected]

Episode 1: 

In the very first episode of this new podcast series we hear the story behind why Allan and Peter created this unique podcast, their time as part of the Irish Hip-Hop trio The Gudmen, hear their skills as well as why the group split up. We also hear Allan's fascinating story about how and why he became a psychotherapist. From growing up in a council estate in Kildare to running his very own full-time private practice. Follow Straight Talking Mental Health on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or contact [email protected]

Right, let’s jump straight in and skip the foreplay! You’ve got a busy life and you want to know why you should devote your precious time to listening to the Straight Talking Mental Health podcast. Well, here’s the deal:

My name is Allan Clarke. Am I an influencer who gets by on their looks and one time read a self help book and now consider myself an expert? No! 

I’m not good looking enough for that so I had to work for a degree in counselling and psychotherapy and a masters in child and adolescent psychotherapy. I’m a psychotherapist, but this is not a psychotherapy podcast. Why? Because let’s be honest, they are pretty fuckin’ boring!

The podcast is fortnightly and with my international guests we cover a different topic. The show has people that have experienced the subjects personally. Whether that is depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma or sexual abuse. 

I share what is going on in my life, from being a therapist, to be a single dad or my diagnosis of autism last year. If you like the Irish accent... I've got you covered!

If you want to learn more about mental health for you or someone you care about then check the show out every two weeks at midnight on Tuesdays. Or, if you are just interested in finding out what is going on in the life of some random Irish guy, that’s ok too, I'm not here to judge, you do you!

You’ll find the how on all major podcast providers and across your social networks. The website is www.stmhpodcast.com The username on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter is sthmpodcast and our TikTok account is where you can check out video clips from the show.

So, sit back, scroll through the back catalogue, find a subject matter you like and listen in as I'm Straight Talking Mental Health.