This time, we're off to Cork to welcome award-winning and much-loved comedian, Chris Kent, as he opens the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.

In this friendly yet frank episode, Chris shares how and why he sought support for his mental health challenges, including struggles with negative thoughts and depression—despite his evident rise in the comedy scene.

TRIGGER WARNING: This open conversation includes discussions of depression and references to suicide.

If you're experiencing mental health difficulties, please reach out for help. In an emergency, call 999. To speak to someone, you can contact The Samaritans on 116 123.

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This time, we're delighted to welcome British American Asian European comedian, actor, model, and creative force Rick Kiesewetter to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.

In a wonderful and wide conversation with Yinka, Rick reflects on how many key life experiences have shaped him into the father, man, and multi-talented performer he is today.

From his experiences of transracial adoption from his native Japan to the US, to growing up in white rural communities, to travelling the globe as a performer with a blend of national identities, Rick explains how he has managed these many varied challenges and any pain he went through along the way.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares some experiences of abandonment, transracial adoption, racism, and divorce.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123

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Beaming into a rather chilled living room in South Essex... We're delighted to welcome one of the most exciting rising talents in comedy, Pat Smith, to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..

Pat joins us reclined and reflective for an open and friendly chat on a range of mental health experiences, including tales from his time in the army and the start of various businesses that led to him pursuing his calling in comedy full-time.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares some experiences of bereavement, depression, suicide, PTSD and addiction.

If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123

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• TIKTOK

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Recording from a roomy yet remote studio shared between New York, Preston and Liverpool... We're delighted to welcome esteemed comedian and comedy director, Stuart Laws to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..

Stuart, a self-proclaimed private person and people-pleaser shares with Yinka how his comedic material has become much more personal and vulnerable following a recent late diagnosis of autism and how, post-diagnosis, he has changed his focus and perspective on his mental health experiences.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares some experiences of bereavement, depression and late diagnosis of autism.

If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025

As we close our mini-series focusing on the higher risk prostate cancer poses the Black community, Yinka provides a recap and a number of reflections on the guests we've had on and spoke to alongside his personal journey in getting tested for prostate cancer.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our brilliant guests who have given their time in supporting this series and raising awareness:

• EP 41: Keith Morgan- Associate Director of Black Equity at Prostate Cancer UK
• EP 42: Moggsy, Nick and Troy
• EP 43: Alfred Fagan
• EP 44: Our three previous Hurt Locker guests: Nathan Caton, Michael Akadiri and Dane Baptiste.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares discussions on prostate cancer and associated health risks

If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123

To find out more about Prostate Cancer UK - please check out the below links:

• Website
• Campaign to change national guidelines for Black Equity- Please sign and show your support now!
• Risk Checker
• Specialist Nurses Contact No: 0800 074 8383
• TRANSFORM Trials

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025

This is the third episode we are dedicating to exploring prostate cancer and it's risk to the Black community within the awareness month of March 2025.

Yinka's invites prostate cancer survivor and awareness advocate Alfred Fagan to share his cancer pathway journey from early diagnosis to recovery.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares discussions on prostate cancer and associated health risks

If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123

To find out more about Prostate Cancer UK - please check out the below links:

• Website
• Campaign to change national guidelines for Black Equity- Please sign and show your support now!
• Risk Checker
• Specialist Nurses Contact No: 0800 074 8383
• TRANSFORM Trials

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025

This is the second episode we are dedicating to exploring prostate cancer and it's risk to the Black community within the awareness month of March 2025.

Yinka's invited a few of his mates along to The Hurt Locker: Nick, Troy and Daniel 'Moggsy', to talk about their prostates and prostate cancer awareness.

Tune in as the lads share their thoughts and experiences on the risk that prostate cancer poses them as black men, whether they've got checked out and why talking as men can be so important in saving lives.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares discussions on prostate cancer and associated health risks

If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123

To find out more about Prostate Cancer UK - please check out the below links:

• Website
• Campaign to change national guidelines for Black Equity- Please sign and show your support now!
• Risk Checker
• Specialist Nurses Contact No: 0800 074 8383
• TRANSFORM Trials

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This is the first of several episodes we are dedicating to exploring prostate cancer and its risk to the Black community within the awareness month of March 2025.

In this episode, we welcome Associate Director of Black Equity at Prostate Cancer UK, Keith Morgan, to explore the risk prostate cancer poses to members of the Black community.

Keith spearheads a programme of work that is transforming the outcomes and experiences of Black men with prostate cancer. This includes driving systemic changes in research, treatment, and raising awareness to save more Black lives.

Tune in as Keith shares with Yinka the risk factors involved, what support and guidance are currently available, and what needs to change in terms of Black equity going forward.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares discussions on prostate cancer and associated health risks.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123

To find out more about Prostate Cancer UK - please check out the below links:

• Website
• Campaign to change national guidelines for Black Equity- Please sign and show your support now!
• Risk Checker
• Specialist Nurses Contact No: 0800 074 8383
• TRANSFORM Trials

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Recording in a remote, romantic setting on the eve of Valentines Day... We're delighted to welcome the comedic force that is Eugen Dusauzay to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..

An emotional rollercoaster of a beautiful conversation is to be expected as Eugene and Yinka discuss and share experiences of racism, discrimination, geopolitics and the impact of loss has had on their mental health as men.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares some experiences of bereavement, cancer, racism and discrimination.

If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123

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In this episode, we are delighted to welcome multi award winning comedian, Michael Akadiri AKA 'The Comedy Doc' to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..

As well as performing comedy, Michael works as a junior doctor in the NHS and has recently become a father of two.

Tune in as he shares with Yinka the various pressures he has felt delivering within these roles and how this can affect his his mental health.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares some experiences of Covid-19.

If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123

To find out more about the brilliant Michael Akadiri - please check out the below links:

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• Website

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