We're thrilled to welcome award-winning alternative comedian, Stephen Catling, to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health.

Expect a wide and wonderful conversation from comedic style and influences, to ablism in the workplace, as Stephen opens up on his various mental health challenges he faces.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to loss by suicide, suicidal thoughts, ableism, work stress and depression.

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.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma | Hub of hope

To find out more about the brilliant Stephen, please check out the links below:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Linktree

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This time, Yinka and Tim are delighted to welcome Mental Health Advocate, Keynote Speaker and Founder of the Unbeaten movement, Dean Daniel, to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health.

Expect an open and honest conversation on the powerful story of how chronic pain and mental health challenges transformed Dean into a dedicated Mental Health Advocate who's breaking the stigma around mental health and suicide.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares frequent reference to suicidal thoughts and attempts.

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.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

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To find out more about Dean, please check out the links below:

• Unbeaten Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Tough to Talk Charity

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We're excited to welcome comedian Phil Henderson to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.

Phil opens up about being a new dad has forced him to grow, balance comedy with parenting and face parts of himself he wants to work on- all while finding the humour in it.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to loss by suicide towards the end of the episode.

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.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

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• Instagram
• Linktree
• YouTube

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This time, Yinka and Tim are delighted to welcome ADHD coach and founder of ADHD Remapped, Matthew Menzies, to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health.

Expect an open and honest conversation on the struggles Matthew faced before he received his late diagnosis of ADHD and Autism, and how he uses these to coach others.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to suicide, depression and bereavement.

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.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

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To find out more about Matthew, please check out the links below:

• Website
• LinkedIn

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This time, Yinka and Tim are delighted to welcome the funniest Paralympic Dressage medallist the world has ever seen, Ricky Balshaw, to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health.

Expect an effortless conversation as Ricky exclusively opens up on the rise and fall of his career as a sportsman, how this impacted both his physical and mental health and how he's become one of UK comedy's rising talents.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to physical injuries and cerebral palsy.

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.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma | Hub of hope

To find out more about Ricky, please check out the links below:

• Instagram
• Website
• Facebook
• Ricky Balshaw's Unstable Podcast
• TikTok
• Wikipedia

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We're back after our summer break and excited to welcome a man of many talents: musician, producer, artist, and podcaster, Harrison Paul, to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health.

Expect a warm and honest conversation as Harrison reflects on his long-distance relationship he has with his son and how his mental health struggles have formed the man he is today.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to racism, separation, suicidal thoughts, and geopolitics.

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.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

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• Instagram
• YouTube channel
• Facebook

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We're thrilled to welcome award-winning clown and comedian, Dru Cripps, to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health.

Calling in from the aftermath of an 80-show windswept Edinburgh Fringe, Dru opens up on his mental health experiences in an open conversation on fear of judgment, self-care, and exploration.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to mental health experiences.

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.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

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• Instagram
• Facebook
• Linktree
• TikTok

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We're delighted to welcome back a friend of the podcast and a comedian who was recently referred to as ''A fucking good comedian'' by none other than Alexei Sayle...Yes, it's the return of Kev Mud.

Calling in from his car, Kev shares another open and meaningful conversation on his mental and physical health experiences, which show another world aside from his recent rise and success as... a fucking good comedian.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to suicide and homelessness.

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.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

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• Instagram
• Website
• Facebook

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This time, we are excited to welcome Benjamin Bankole Bello to open the door on his mental health experiences.

Benjamin, a British-born Nigerian comedian, storyteller, and cultural critic whose creation — President Obonjo of Lafta Republic — has transcended comedy for over a decade and a half.

As he enters the Hurt Locker, Benjamin, leaving his uniform to one side, openly shares his reflections and experiences of seeing two different cultures for what they are and aren't, and how they have affected his mental health.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to divorce, racism, and colonialism.

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.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma | Hub of hope

To find out more about the brilliant Benjamin, please check out the links below:

• Instagram
• YouTube
• TikTok
• Website
• Facebook

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This time, we are thrilled to welcome inspirational/motivational speaker and author, Ryan Harland, to share his mental health experiences of sexual abuse and the importance of speaking up and sharing stories.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to sexual and psychological abuse, substance use, bereavement, and suicide.

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.

Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK.

Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma | Hub of hope

To find out more about the brilliant Ryan, please check out the links below:

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• Instagram
• Website
• Riding The Storm (Ryan's book)

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