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  • 39: Covid, Grief & Gratitude
    This week Steven was joined by member of The Talking Hug community Shannon! We chatted long term Covid impacts, our relationships with grief and how being grateful can turn a day around!  
    1 hr
  • 38: The Drama Triangle
    It worked! We have a full episode again for you this week and boy did we talk. - Enjoy a pretty much un-edited chat between two men, being open and honest about their feelings!

    We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.
    45 min
  • 37: A little mindfulness break..
    Unfortunately due to some technical issues we weren’t able to get a full length episode out this week..
    But us being the way we are, we wanted to get SOMEthing out for you lovely lot. So we did. Enjoy this mindfulness break with Martin!
    11 min
  • 36: The spookiest episode..
    This week we recorded on Halloween..oooOOooooo. The gusto may have been low and nobody really knows if Steven ever actually made his bed BUT the boys open up as always and get into their spookiest stories too..

    We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.
    52 min
  • 35: Coping with life online/offline AND our first audience..(Recorded LIVE! on Twitch)
    This week was a special one. Whilst Steven is raising money for Mental Health Foundation he invited Martin and the podcast on to Twitch for a live episode!! We have our very first audience, we chat about life online/offline and answer some of the lovely audience member's questions!

    Steven is currently raising money for Mental Health Foundation, if you want to donate to this incredible charity you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/goinggreentth

    If YOU want to be on the podcast message us on Instagram @thetalkinghug or email us at [email protected]!
    1 hr 17 min
  • 34: An honest conversation and 20,000 hats
    This week the boys are joined by Tobias as he opens up about life growing up, becoming a dad, living with his own mental health and just how many hats he has..

    TW: Suicide, Suicidal Thoughts

    Steven is currently raising money for Mental Health Foundation, if you want to donate to this incredible charity you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/goinggreentth

    If YOU want to be on the podcast message us on Instagram @thetalkinghug or email us at [email protected]!
    1 hr 31 min
  • 33: Everyday is Mental Health Day
    The boys are back together!! The catch up vibes are real and so is all of the important World Mental Health Day chatter too. Every day is a day where you deserve to be able to open up about your struggles and we are always here for you! 

    If YOU want to be on the podcast message us on Instagram @thetalkinghug or email us at [email protected]!
    56 min
  • 31: A Little Catch Up
    This week Steven forgot that they only had 43 minutes left of recording for the month..so enjoy this slightly shorter catch up episode and find out where the podcast is heading!

    If YOU want to be on the podcast message us on Instagram @thetalkinghug or email us at [email protected]!
    41 min
  • 30: Loneliness, Growth & Goals
    This week the boys get into a deep conversation about that feeling of loneliness, their relationship with growing and the goals that come and go with that growth. Grab a hot beverage and settle in.. - Recorded on 14/09
    1 hr

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Join us every week on our metaphorical (very comfy) sofa as hosts Steven Burt and Martin Franklin dive into the conversations surrounding Mental Health and every day life. Get ready to be hugged. They're free.