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 • 29 episodes
The Man Hug
Latest Episodes
The Man Hug - Ep029 - Bereavement Special Guests Joe & Agnes Williams / Andrew Okell (Paul's Place)
On this episode we focus on the theme of Bereavement. In 2015 Joe and Agnes used the Beacon Counselling Trust as service users, following the tragic loss of their son, Paul, to suicide. In 2017 they co-founded Paul’s Place Suicide Bereavement S...
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Episode 29
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1:35:20
The Man Hug - Ep028 - Gambling; Special Guests David Quinti & Lauren Campbell.
David Quinti is a founding member of the Gambling Lived Experience Network (GLEN) and as well as acting as co-lead of Operations at GLEN he also works for BetKnowMore, another leading charity in the sector. He is a member of the Lived Experienc...
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Episode 28
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The Man Hug - Ep027 - Reflection: Special Guests Steve Pilgrim & Jake Mills
We are joined by two more incredible guests for our 2nd Birthday to talk about reflection. Our first guest Steve Pilgrim is a drummer and singer-songwriter. With 4 released solo albums and being Paul Weller's drummer for over a decade Steve has...
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Episode 27
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1:27:35
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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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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