The Mouth Of Manliness

Hello lovely people. This week we celebrate the end of season 3. its been a magical season with some real highlights for us. We look back over some of our experiences and same of our fantastic guests. Thank you all so much for listening and we hope you have a great xmas. We will see you in the new year x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week our guest is author, presenter and motivational speaker Jag Singh. He is real inspiration and he shares his story of overcoming racist abuse and being determined to make the world a better place. He offers loads of tips on how to be more happy and we generally had a really great chat with this very lovely man. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week our guest is Matt Sinkovitz he is a porn abstinence and accountability coach. We learn how people can use porn in a self destructive way and what you can do to avoid it. We also talk a lot about mental health and being well. It's a really interesting one this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week our guest is psychotherapist, Forbes contributor and millennial therapist specialist Tess Brigham. She offers some fantastic insights into the issues we face in the modern world and how we can navigate them to live happier and more fulfilled lives. This episode is full of tips and techniques that we can all use. Not to be missed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we have our live episode recorded at Camp Bestival! what an amazing day it was and this episode is fantastic. We opened it up to the audience and we were lucky enough to be joined by the lovely Alex. Who shared their experiences with gender and sexuality. Its a real treat and we hope you enjoy it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week is a special one. Our guest is the artist David Tovey and his life story is incredible! With highs and crushing lows, he keeps going and he is a true survivor and an inspiration. This is an amazing episode and I hope you like it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome Back! This week we talk to the lovely Rachel Jepson a musician and therapist. She provides therapy to fellow musicians and we get to see that even the biggest stars in the world have fears and anxieties just like the rest of us. Rachel also shares her own experiences with mental health and we look at loads of great tips on how to manage. This one is a banger! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a very special episode. Frank Turner invited us to do a live podcast at Lost Evenings at the Camden Roundhouse. This is the recording of that show. Our guest are Frank Turner, Johnny Marriot from Pet Needs and Simon Gunning from the mental health charity CALM. Possibly our best and most exciting episode ever! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Lovely people, this week we have the inspirational Neil Read talking to us about his epic trekking to raise moneyed awareness for the mental health charity My Black Dog! Neil shares his own life journey with us and talks about how he has struggled with mental health issues and how he came to find trekking as a means of coping. Neil is a total legend and his story is very inspiring. Hope you enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we talk to the lovely Tom Davies from the Proper Mental Podcast. Tom started this podcast for very similar reasons to us, but his journey is quite different. He tells us all about how he has managed his mental health and why he needs to talk about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello lovely people. This week we talk to long time listener Rachael Wells. She has an inspiring mental health story of her own and we talk about how she has managed her autism. This is a very insightful episode and a story of triumph over adversity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we talk to Roxley from Australia! He is a truly inspirational person, a former soldier who came to the conclusion that it was just not who he wanted to be and left it all behind to become a musician. His music is all about being your own 'King" and living an authentic life. His story is amazing and a bit mind blowing so I know you will loves this one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello everyone. This week we talk to George Coster who is training to be a counsellor and we talk about how he came to do this and his own experiences with mental health difficulties. This leads to us talking about anxiety, autism and many of the theories used therapy and counselling. We also dispel some of the myths around therapy too. We also have a lot of fun and laugh a lot so its a really good episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! This week we have a very special guest Dr Meg Van Deusen! she has written a book called Stressed In the US which really looks at how modern life cn cause us stress and mental health issues. This all applies across the world in many ways and we learn loads of tips on managing stress and our mental health.This is great episode and it was lovely to talk to an expert in the field, there is so much insight that can help us to understand ourselves better. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week our guest is the inspirational Darren Smith from Andys Man Club. We get to find out everything about this amazing organisation who support mens mental health across the UK and how Darren came to be part of it. We also talk about Darrens own mental health, which is a white knuckle ride so here is your trigger warning. Hope you enjoy it, its heavy episode, but with lots of laughs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello! Our guest this week is Ashley Lodge. He returns as our resident Mindfulness and LGBTQ expert as we talk about managing the virus an lockdown. We talk about having compassion for others and how Mindfulness can help you connect to others and yourself. We even give mindful meditation a try and you can join in. This epidisode cover so much more than I mentioned so make sure you listen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week our guest is the truly inspirational Stu Mangan or as most people know him SVNTY6. He is a music and podcast producer and a legend. His story is very unusual and jaw dropping. Stu is a real survivor on many ways and hearing how he has managed and made it through incredibly inspiring. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we have another episode with Genna and Tracey from the She Supreme Podcast. We talked so much last time and barely touched the subject of mental health. In this episode Tracey and Genna talk about their own experiences with mental health and talk about how they have and managed. This is a very powerful episode that touches on PTSD and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we talk to the band Broken Bricks (Worgies band) and talk about music for a bit, but then we go into Transcendental Meditation, religion and what it takes to appreciate life. This episode goes on the most amazing tangents and it is full of wonderful insights. Enjoy lovely people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we had the pleasure of talking to the very lovely Barry Dolan from the bands Oxygen Thief and Non Cannon. We talk about music and coping through lock down. Barry is very honest about his own experiences with mental health issues and we talk about medication and how he manages to keep on top of his mind. Its a great epode this week and I'm sure you will love it. Please subscribe to keep up to date. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we talk to Tracey and Genna from She Supreme Podcast. This episode is a treasure trove of insight, we talk about equality, sexuality, diversity, fairness and so much more. Genna and Tracey are really inspirational and so interesting, expect a rollercoaster ride of wit and motivation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back! This week we talk to to Simon from Ray Lighting, who tells us about the benefits we can get from having better lighting in our homes. Similar to SAD lights, but in every room. This is really interesting and could be a game changer in terms of mental wellbeing. We also talk about how getting out in nature and talking can make us feel more mentally well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Worgie and Nick are joined by the lovely Holly from the up and coming band Berries. We talk about music, gigging and being in an all female band in a male dominated arena. We also talk about sexuality, anxiety and OCD. This episode covers a lot of ground and its really interesting and motivating. Hope you enjoy it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Nick and Worgie talk to the lovely Lauren and Taylor from the band Brand New Friend. It is really great to get a younger persons perspective on mental health and wellbeing. These guys are so fun and full of life and I know that everyone will love them. We talk about music and share a load of great band stories, we had so much fun on this one with these two Irish wonders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are back with season 3. This week we welcome Worgie to the Mouth of Manliness and we talk about the impact of covid 19 on our collective minds. We also talk about relationships, dependency, un-real expectations and being satisfied with ourselves. So a lot for our first show back. thank you for listening and we are so happy to be back! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Its the final episode of Season 3 and my guest is the one and only Worgie. He is my good friend, podcast producer to the stars, successful musician and record producer. Worgie has produced this whole season of the podcast and his advice and support has made it all happen. He also has an interesting story of his own. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I talk to Liam Young, who is a DJ and radio presenter. He is also one of the coolest people I know, a real rock star. We talk about music and Liam is very open and honest about his own issues with eating disorders. This is not always associated with men, being mostly associated with women. This is clearly a terrible condition that can impact upon anyone. Liams talking about this issue goes some way to address this and the associated stigma. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy New Year everyone! This weeks guest is Rosie King, who is a prominent speaker around autism. She has done an amazing TedTalk and her life has been followed by the BBC as she has sought to break the stigmas around Autism and mental health. Rosie is a bit of a superstar and she is very inspirational as she has managed to be successful whilst managing her learning issues and her mental health. I will add that she is a lot of fun too, so this episode is a great one.Don't forget to check out season 1 and 2 for any episodes you may have missed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week my guest is the lovely Amelia Rope, who you may recognise from being on Master Chef twice! Amelia has a great podcast called Hope and Patience, where she discusses success and managing your mind! Amelia is a true survivor and she has bounced back many times. Her story is very inspiring indeed and she is really nice to talk with. So this episode is really informal and enlightening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Merry Xmas one and all. This week my guest is Danny McNamara from Embrace! you will notice that I am a proper fan of the band as couldn't help asking a few music questions. But don't think that's all there is. Danny has a profound mental health story that will both blow you away, and offer loads of hope and great tips. Danny was so sharing with his story and so honest. This is a great episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest this time is Matt Stocks. He has just written a book where he talks to rockstars and creatives about their lives and this includes mental health. Matt has written for all of the best rock magazines and has had incredible access to the world biggest stars. He also has a Podcast where he interviews rock royalty. Matt has been on his own mental health journey, which he tells me all about on this episode, as well as some great anecdotes from his career as a DJ for Kerrang FM. He is so open and honest and his story is one of over coming adversity. If you like this podcast please consider helping me make them by becoming a Patreon, or just subscribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Its a special one this week as I was lucky enough to talk to the mighty Ginger Wildheart again! This is an amazing episode as Ginger and I get stat right into our mental health war stories. Its incredibly candid and honest. Ginger talks about things that he has never said before and the conversation just keeps getting better. Please subscribe and become a Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks guest is the inspiring Hatti Suvari, who has a podcast called Get Legally Speaking. Which aims to demystify the law to empower others. We talk about her journey and her experiences with mental health and the legal system. Its very interesting and very helpful. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back everyone. This week I have Zoe Sinclair from the charity This Can Happen. They work to increase mental health awareness in business and the work place. Zoe organises big events on this with many guests including prince Harry and William. We talk all about it and I know you will like it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

long time listeners will remember Peter Khan from season one. Peter was the therapist who got me through my worst break down and through to recovery. He is a multi-disciplined therapist so he knows a hell of a lot. We talk bout the pandemic and look for ways to manage. Thank you for listening and please subscribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I am happy to welcome Jonny Baker, who works with young people to over come adversity and thrive. The conversation is really useful for mental health issues as we discuss therapy, meditation, hypnosis and Neurolinguistic Programming. This stuff is really interesting as we learn how our brains and subconscious works.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and tell your friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode made me so excited, I love the Dandy Warhols, especially the guitar playing. So I was blown away when Peter agreed to do this episode. I get over excited talking about guitars, but this is a great insight into what it is to be a musician and how to cope in the madness of life in a successful band. I know everyone will really enjoy this one x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we have the lovely Kirsty Eaton, who has set up a mental health charity called Reach Out For Mental Health. They offer out reach support to sufferers. We talk about the tragic circumstances that led her to do it and her own issues with mental health. Not to be missed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello everyone. This week we have Leon Helsby, who contacted me last year about being a guest to talk about how he has used music to cope with losing his close friend to suicide. Leon talks through what happened and how this has impacted upon him and how he has managed to move forward since; This is a very touching and honest episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I am very luck to have Ashley Lodge on the show. He is a Mindfulness teacher and trainer. Mindfulness is very much the therapy of the moment and Ashley does a great job of explaining where it comes rom and how it works! we also talk about what made him turn to this approach and get to know him too. This is a great introduction to this very useful approach and Ashleys enthusiasm is totally contagious. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week my guest is the lovely Dave Chase, he was a guest last year and I'm so happy to have him back. Dave set up the Facebook mental health group Mates, this initially started as an online community, but has now become so much more. Including a football team and regular activities for those who are suffering or isolated. This is a lighthearted episode where we discuss the lock down, music and loads more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I am so pleased to have Lord Zion on the show. I came across his book A Life Amid Crisis on Amazon, where he talks about his incredible life and his own battles with the black dog. Zion is an example of someone who has battled mental health issues from a young age, but still manage to achieve so much. He has been a successful rock star in the band Spit Like This, he has written and directed movies, as well as writing the great book that inspired me to reach out to him and invite him to share his story this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I have the incredible and inspirational Cara Lisette on the show. Cara is a successful and award winning mental health blogger, eating disorder and bipolar campaigner. Cara talks candidly about her own mental health journey and we talk in detail about eating disorders a subject that in not focussed on enough. This is a really honest and inspiring episode, with lots of positive advice for others and Cara shows us all that we can over come. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I am happy to say the my guest is Gary Hayes from the charity PTSD 999. Beware this episode is raw and intense, as Gary shares his journey from soldier to police officer, to starting this charity. Gary's experiences include the London 7/7 terror attacks, which had a profound impact upon him and contributed massively to his own PTSD. Gary offers unprecedented insight into his mental health and all of the trauma he has experienced. This all led his starting the charity offering specialist trauma based therapy for emergency service workers. This is an amazing heart felt episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I am talking to Joel Blake and he shares his journey with us. Joel has taken a long hard look at his life and decided he was not fulfilled. He made the brave decision to take things back to basics and adopt many of the principles of Buddhism. Joel has learnt so much that can be really helpful for us in our busy and stressful lives. We talk about mediation and letting go of the mental trappings of modern life. Joel has a successful Youtube channel where he explains this stuff and does some really insightful and inspiring videos. I personally got a lot out of this hour and I know you will too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As many may know I am a proud ambassador for the Charity My Black Dog. This week I got to talk with the inspirational Niki Clarke, the person who started the charity. We talk about her own mental health journey and how this has lead to her starting My Black Dog. This is a peer to peer counselling service, where you get to talk your issues through with someone who has been through it them selves. Thus being much more accessible than the scary visit to a professional.This episode is great, we really get to grips with out thoughts and feelings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stewart Roberts is a one man marvel. He set up Haircuts 4 Homeless, where he and a number of volunteers in numerous locations across the UK, cut homeless peoples hair. Offering them a chance to feel good about themselves, but also offering them compassion, an ear to listen and no judgement! we talk about this amazing charity and how Stewart came to set up this initiative. We also talk about Stewarts own battles with depression and his recovery. This is a really open and honest conversation between Nick and Stewart, where we really get into mental health, recovery and how to move forward. Expect loads of penny drop moments and some real wisdom you can carry with you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a great episode that really has it all. Jason Perry from the massive band A and Grammy winning producer. He has produced loads of huge records from the likes of McFly and Don Broco. We talk about his experiences touring the world in and how it impacted upon him emotionally, this episode really smashes some of the rock n roll mythology. We get stuck into life after being in a successful band and how he has moved into production. Jason is incredibly candid when talking about his own mental health issues and his experiences with medication. there are so many great learning points in Jasons story and it should not be missed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jason Reed is the presenter on two fantastic podcasts! He presents SO I START A REVOLUTION FROM MY BED which has a strong focus on wellbeing and how to be happy. Jason also presents the STOP AND SEARCH podcast, which talks about the law in relation to drugs and the whole debate around this important subject. Jason is a successful writer too and has been published widely in the press, magazines and the Podbible. Jasons story is very interesting as he suffers from ME and this has had a significant impact upon him physically and mentally, as such he has many really useful coping strategies that he shares in this episode. We also talk about drug use and Jason shares some alarming stats around this. This episode is very informative but also very honest and heartfelt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I had the pleasure of talking to the lovely Rich Wilson. He is a successful comedian and he also has a very successful mens mental health podcast called Insane In the man brain! Not only that he has recently done a series of shows with women talking about mental health too. So as you can see Rich is very much in the same gang as Mouth of Manliness and a very welcome guest. The conversation is funny and meaningful in equal measures. We talk about the importance of talking about mental health, dealing with guilt and coming to terms with some of our past. Expect loads of funny anecdotes and our take on being manly in this strange wold we live in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week my guest is the wonderful Dan Le Sac. Dan became well known when his music career kicked of with his musical partner Sroobius Pip. He toured all over the globe and recorded loads of great tunes. He has released numerous solo albums and has his own podcast called Falling Forward, where he talks with lots of excellent guests. Dan is also a prolific gamer and has a successful channel on Twitch. I have known Dan for a long time and we talk about being young and growing up, as well as taking a deep dive into mental health and Dans personal issues and struggles. This ia a very insightful episode, where we get some understanding of the impact of early trauma. Expect some real slices of wisdom, philosophy and tips on coping. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.