Man Talk
Mental
Welcome to Man Talk, the podcast from Jamie Day (@adayinthelifedad) which is helping to normalise conversations around men’s mental health. S1 saw Jamie talk to guests about their personal experiences with mental ill health. In S2 he aims to offer helpful advice to sufferers by looking at different ways of tackling issues via expert opinions. Man Talk is sponsored by Mahabis, who produce footwear for time well spent and support the idea of ‘me time’ and self-care for optimum wellbeing. It is produced in support of Movember, who are changing the face of men’s health through global projects.
Location:
United Kingdom
Description:
Welcome to Man Talk, the podcast from Jamie Day (@adayinthelifedad) which is helping to normalise conversations around men’s mental health. S1 saw Jamie talk to guests about their personal experiences with mental ill health. In S2 he aims to offer helpful advice to sufferers by looking at different ways of tackling issues via expert opinions. Man Talk is sponsored by Mahabis, who produce footwear for time well spent and support the idea of ‘me time’ and self-care for optimum wellbeing. It is produced in support of Movember, who are changing the face of men’s health through global projects.
Twitter:
@dayinthelifedad
Language:
English
Contact:
07980264732
Website:
http://www.adayinthelifedad.com/
Episodes
S2 - Ep.12 - Alex Galbally - Body Dysmorphia & Anxiety
1/2/2020
In this episode, the last of season 2 of Man Talk, I return to the format of series 1, as I talk to Alex Galbally, otherwise known as @daddy_to_triplet_girls on Instagram about his issues with anxiety and body dysmorphia. Whilst Alex is well-known online for being a father to triplets, another area he’s becoming more open about is his mental health. In this episode, Alex is incredibly open and honest about his struggles as he describes his darkest moments, whilst also detailing the help he’s...
Duration:00:54:58
S2 - Ep.11 - Ben Eine - Street Artist
12/18/2019
In this episode of Man Talk, I meet with Ben Eine (@einesigns) in Shoreditch, London. Ben is one of the most successful street artists in the world and is regarded as a pioneer in the exploration of graffiti letterforms. His distinctive letters spell words and phrases across walls from London to LA, Florence to Tokyo as he continues to use street art to engage the public. Our chat was actually in a pub as he took a break from finishing his piece on Old Street that spells ‘Stop Knife Crime’....
Duration:00:36:38
S2 - Ep.10 - Dan Keeley - Public speaker, activist and founder of #AreWeOkUK
12/11/2019
In this episode of Man Talk, I meet with Dan Keeley (@iamdankeeley) in London. Dan is a Mental Health Activist, a keynote Speaker and the founder of @areweokuk. You’ll hear about his incredible story which will leave you inspired by the journey he’s been on. From preaching in the middle of an Italian motorway and being diagnosed with bi-polar in 2012, to five years later returning to Italy and then running alone to London over 65 days to mark his incredible progress. This episode is...
Duration:00:48:10
S2 - Ep.9 - Natalie Pennicotte-Collier - Mind coach, sleep expert & clinical therapist
12/4/2019
This week I’m in London with Natalie Pennicotte-Collier. Natalie is a game changing mind coach and sleep expert and one of the few performance mind coaches who work in elite sport looking to change the mental wellbeing of athletes, but is also a working clinical therapist. Natalie has a unique experience in the human performance space and crucially has a powerful personal journey; from despair into resilience. She’s a survivor of teen trauma and suicide attempts, plus she’s overcome PTSD and...
Duration:00:41:59
S2 - Ep.8 - Louise Saxton - Psychiatric Nurse
11/27/2019
This week I’m in Maidenhead with Louise Saxton. Louise is a Clinical Support Specialist in a Neuroscience Medical Affairs Team at Janssen. Louise has been in the mental health space as a psychiatric nurse for 28 years, so we talk about the changes she’s seen in that time including the public’s perception of mental health and the support that is on offer. Louise is full of helpful information and also details some useful advice if you’re struggling with your mental health. This episode is...
Duration:00:18:13
S2 - Ep.7 - Kenny Mammarella-D'Cruz - Men's Coach
11/20/2019
This week I’m in Camden with Kenny Mammarella-D'Cruz. Kenny is a personal development consultant, men’s coach and is also known as the ‘Man Whisperer’ (@themanwhisperer). Kenny’s story with mental health comes from the dramatic beginnings of his childhood; death threats, refugee camps, paternal abandonment and racism. His journey took him to the UK, and now, years later, his experiences and learning have shaped his 1 to 1 and group sessions that embody men’s potential. This episode is...
Duration:00:37:34
S2 - Ep.6 - Fiona Lamb - Hypnotherapy for anxiety
11/13/2019
This week I’m in London with Fiona Lamb (@fionalamb). Fiona is a critically acclaimed advanced clinical hypnotherapist, speaker and trainer based in Harley Street. Fiona specialises in anxiety, and having personally overcome anxiety using these methods, Fiona's own experiences led her to want to help others manage their troubles so they can live their life without unwanted thoughts and behaviours. Fiona is an accredited and registered member of the General Hypnotherapy Council which is the...
Duration:00:37:55
S2 - Ep.5 - ReThink Mental Illness - Mental health at work
11/6/2019
This week I’m in London at the ReThink Mental Illness offices near Vauxhall. I should say, because of the proximity to Vauxhall, you’ll have to ignore the rumblings of the nearby trains through the show. My guest is Laurence Davies who is the Head of Training and Consultancy at ReThink, who along with his team, visit companies large and small to provide mental health training and workshops. We talk about the changes in attitude of mental health in work spaces over the years, the resistance...
Duration:00:29:22
S2 - Ep.4 - Daniel Edmund - Masculinity
10/30/2019
This week I’m in London with Daniel Edmund (@danieledmund). Daniel is the Co-Founder of a company called Milk for Tea that works to progress men's wellbeing and personal development, whilst promoting modern ideas of masculinity. Milk for Tea’s aim is to help men live in the fullness of their potential, for everyone's benefit. Through workshops, coaching and community work they support and encourage men to find their truest identity, recognise their value and live out their purpose. Once you...
Duration:00:42:55
S2 - Ep.3 - Sarah Coghlan - Movember
10/23/2019
In this episode, recorded earlier in the year during Mental Health Awareness Week, I meet with Sarah Coghlan, Global Director at Movember (@movember). Sarah has been at Movember since it formed back in 2003. From what started as a laugh between a few friends in a pub in Australia, has grown to be a foundation funding global projects in prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and in recent years, mental health. We speak about Movember’s journey and go into detail about the projects they fund....
Duration:00:36:45
S2 - Ep.2 - Paul McGregor - Public speaker, author and advocate
10/16/2019
In this episode, I meet with Paul McGregor (@paulmcgregorcom). Paul is a mental health advocate, a published mental health author (check out his book Man Up Man Down) and a public speaker. Paul has used the experience of losing his father to suicide and his own resulting mental health journey to build a wealth of content, which is passionate, thought provoking, advisory and extremely helpful. We delve into how talking is the beginning of managing any mental health issues, how it opens the...
Duration:00:42:54
S2 - Ep.1 - Charlie Dark - Running & Yoga
10/9/2019
In this episode, the first in S2 of Man Talk, I meet with Charlie Dark (@daddydarkrdc). Charlie is a DJ, poet, mentor and public speaker, and here he tells his inspirational story of how he started running to manage his mental health, and has since founded the inspiring running community, Run Dem Crew. For him, fitness isn’t about the perfect beach body, it’s about discovering new places, experiencing new feelings and being part of a supportive community, which are all hugely beneficial to...
Duration:00:44:17
Extra - Connor Magee - Bonus Episode in collaboration with Southern Rail
5/3/2019
In this bonus episode of Man Talk, in collaboration with Southern Rail, I travel by train to meet up with Connor Magee again. My relationship with Connor has transformed from 'Instadads' to real friends, and now mental health advocates. I think you can hear in our manner and tone just how relaxed we are in each other's company and how far we've come in talking about our mental health - a huge transformation. Thanks to Southern Rail, who are the basis for many other transformative journeys,...
Duration:00:16:15
S1 - Ep.13 - Jamie Day - Bonus Episode for World Mental Health Day
10/10/2018
In this bonus episode of Man Talk, for World Mental Health Day, I take the opportunity to reflect on the first series of Man Talk, my plans for the future of the show, and I also speak about how I'm doing at the moment in addressing my own mental health…
Duration:00:09:08
S1 - Ep.12 - Sean Jones - PTSD
8/31/2018
In this episode, the last in Series 1 of Man Talk, I meet with Sean Jones (@seanj_1987). Sean reached out to me in the early days of Man Talk and expressed a desire to talk about his issues with PTSD. Sean served in the army for over 15 years, during which time he was awarded the Military Cross. Sean’s experiences in the army have left him close to ending it all, twice. He speaks openly about his mental health, his relationship with his wife, the army, alcohol and those suicidal episodes....
Duration:00:45:27
S1 - Ep.11 - Dan Jones - Anxiety & CBT
7/30/2018
In this episode, I meet with Dan Jones (@dad_of_flo) in a café in Oxford, a city which might possibly have the loudest buses in the world, so apologies for any sound issues. Dan is a father of one and has recently married his long term partner, Emily. I first became aware of Dan’s issues with anxiety after I read a blog he’d written detailing his struggles, so I’ve always wanted to hear more, especially as he talked favourably of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a mental health treatment...
Duration:00:18:33
S1 - Ep.10 - Lee Adams - Depression & Raising Awareness
7/7/2018
In this episode, I meet with Lee Adams (@manonamission2018) in London. Lee is a father of one and a passionate supporter of the charity CALM, which is of course the charity Man Talk is produced in support of. I first came across Lee when I heard him on BBC radio talking about men's mental health, and a couple of months later, here we are discussing his own battles, which included a stay in a psychiatric unit, and how he combines his passion for football with raising awareness for CALM. As...
Duration:00:29:47
S1 - Ep.9 - Adam Towlson - Depression, Anxiety & Addiction
7/2/2018
In this episode, I meet up with Adam Towlson (@workingclassboy) at a service station on the M40. Our location was based in part on finding a reasonable distance between us but also highlights how desperate Adam was to share his story and help others. Adam is from the West Midlands, he’s married and has two children. Adam’s mental health issues start when he threw himself into an excessive lifestyle which lead to years of illicit prescription drug and alcohol abuse. Although not fully...
Duration:00:28:15
S1 - Ep.8 - Neil Moodie - Depression & Anxiety
6/23/2018
In this episode, I’m in London with renowned editorial fashion hair stylist, Neil Moodie (@neilmoodie). Lots of people will know Neil for his work with Vogue Magazine amongst others, but what might come as a surprise is Neil’s battles with his mental health. Neil reached out to me after the launch of Man Talk and was keen to share his experiences with anxiety and depression, having suffered with both for most of his life; his father also suffered with his mental health and Neil was keen to...
Duration:00:30:44
S1 - Ep. 7 - Simon Hooper - Anxiety, Parenthood & Support
6/16/2018
In this episode, I’m in London with Simon Hooper, who a lot of you will know from Instagram as @father_of_daughters. Simon is known for his amusing portrayal of modern fatherhood and the ups and downs of being a hands-on dad to four girls. Over a beer we discuss all things parenthood, including the anxiety he experienced after learning he was going to become a father at just 24. We also talk about how he’s dealt with the pressures created by the social media spotlight, how he struggled to...
Duration:00:26:55