The Man Hug
The monthly Men’s Mental Health Podcast.
Each month the 4 hosts interview special guests to talk about themes that affect men's mental health. There is discussion, lived experience and signposting for services and organisations that can help.
Please visit the Hub of Hope app to see what mental health support is in your area.
Podcasting since 2023 • 26 episodes
The Man Hug
Latest Episodes
World Bipolar Day Special - special guest Theo James
World Bipolar Day is observed annually on March 30th to raise awareness about bipolar disorder, reduce stigma, and promote understanding of the condition, which is also the birthday of Vincent van Gogh, who is believed to have had bipolar disor...
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Episode 26
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54:14
The Man Hug - Ep025 - Awareness: Special Guests Chris Sibley & Jess Gallier
In this episode we are joined by two amazing guests who having both been bereaved by suicide and found a desire to dedicate their lives to suicide awareness and prevention.Chris Sibley is one of the founders of the OLLIE Foundation. Havi...
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Episode 25
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1:23:47
The Man Hug - Ep024 - Guests Kristoffer Hughes & Hannah Todd
On this episode we focus on the theme of Death and Dying.We are joined by two more amazing guests: Kristoffer Hughes is chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, an author, Drag Queen and TV presenter. Kris worked as a coroner for 30+ years and...
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Episode 24
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1:13:24
The Man Hug - Ep023 - Young People - Special guests Juliette & Ryan from YPAS
In this episode we explore the Adolescent brain, the current mental health landscape for children and adolescents and we are joined by two fantastic guests. Juliette and Ryan work in YPAS = Young Persons Advisory Service. They discuss the servi...
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Episode 23
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55:10
The Man Hug - Ep022 - Resilience - Christopher Lee Power & Helen Gilbert (Samaritans)
In this episode, we are joined by actor/director Christopher Lee Power. Christopher gives us an honest account of his childhood and youth in which there were numerous traumatic events such as sexual abuse, witnessing a murder, and issues with a...
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Episode 22
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1:29:25
