Male Mind Matters

• Dr. Mental Health: You Don't Need To Be Fixed, You Need To Be Heard

  In this episode, I sit down with Dr Henry Aughterson - a medical professional and mental health advocate whose Instagram page is fast becoming a must-follow for those seeking both science-backed guidance and personal truth. We explore the tension between modern tech and mental wellbeing, the emotional cost of always being ‘on’, and the importance of building intentional habits - from phone-free beach walks to Sundays spent resetting.Henry shares candid reflections on his own mental health challenges, including a period of complete social withdrawal at university, skin-picking habits, and the long road to understanding OCD tendencies. What emerges is not just vulnerability, but a new model of what a doctor can be - human, honest, and radically present.Male Minds MatterIf you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources: Samaritans. You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information. SANEline. You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day. National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day. Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat. Shout. You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

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• Brian Keane: How To Re-Write Your Story

  In this episode of Male Mind Matters, I’m joined by Brian Keane - author, speaker, and host of the hugely successful The Brian Keane Podcast. We talk openly about shame, trauma, and how men are conditioned to shut down the very conversations that would set them free. From the illusion of “normal lads” to redefining masculinity, Brian shares how his journey through grief, abuse, and burnout helped him rewrite his story - and how yours can be rewritten too.We cover why your mess becomes your message, how to sit with grief rather than numb it, the difference between real and perceived fear, and the mindset shifts that can change your life. This episode is about courage, clarity, and choosing to run toward the storm like the buffalo - because healing doesn’t come from hiding, it comes from facing the monster under the bed… and learning to walk it on a lead.Male Minds Matter...If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources: Samaritans. You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information. SANEline. You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day. National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day. Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat. Shout. You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

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• Luke Clark: Finding Strength In The Struggle

  In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Luke from The Stress Sessions to explore his journey through anxiety, depression, sobriety, and fatherhood. We talk about how being diagnosed with mental health challenges brought both relief and fear, the pivotal role therapy has played in his recovery, and why becoming a dad unlocked something new in his emotional life. Luke also shares his experiences of working through the shame of early struggles, how quitting alcohol reshaped his identity, and why open, vulnerable conversations with others - even strangers, has been life-changing.We dive into the reality of living with anxiety long-term, the evolution of The Stress Sessions podcast, and the importance of choosing the right therapist. Luke’s story is proof that pride, growth, and healing come from facing the hardest parts of yourself head-on.This one’s about survival, growth, connection, and finding strength when you least expect it.Male Minds Matter...If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources: Samaritans. You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information. SANEline. You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day. National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day. Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat. Shout. You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

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• Zack Polanski: The Politics Of Humanity

  In this episode, I’m joined by Zack Polanski, Deputy Leader of the Green Party, for a  fascinating conversation that's more about people, than party lines. We dive deep into the role of community in political change, the climate crisis, political disillusionment, mental health, and how the arts can move people faster than any speech ever could.Zack shares his personal journey—from acting to activism, from Georgia to Westminster—and opens up about navigating homophobia, systemic injustice, and why listening might be the most radical political act of all.We talk about the failings of our current system, the dangers of divide-and-rule politics, and what it means to truly organise at a grassroots level. This isn’t just a conversation about politics—it’s about people, power, and hope.Male Minds Matter...If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources: Samaritans. You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information. SANEline. You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day. National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day. Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat. Shout. You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

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• Martin Malone: Fixing The Hidden Crisis In Our Classrooms

  In this episode I sit down with Martin Malone aka 'The Teachers PT', a former primary school teacher turned online fitness coach.Martin has now helped over 1,000 teachers reclaim control of their health, mindset, and lives. After a toxic first teaching job nearly broke him, he rebuilt himself - physically and mentally - and discovered a passion for helping others do the same. We dive deep into the cracks in the education system, the burnout epidemic, leadership failures, the emotional toll on teachers, and why so many suffer in silence. It’s a raw, insightful, and hopeful conversation about resilience, boundaries, and building a life outside the chaos. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or just someone who’s ever felt stuck - this is an episode not to be missed. Male Minds Matter…If you've been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider reaching out to the following resources: Samaritans. You can contact the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 or visit the website at www.samaritans.org for more information. SANEline. You can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm–10.30pm every day. National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 from 6pm to midnight every day. Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm–midnight every day, or visit their website to use the webchat. Shout. You can text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

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