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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.

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The Man Hug - Ep047 - "Real Voices, Real Change" with...

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2026/10/07

The Man Hug: World Mental Health Day Special – Real Voices; Real Change For this special World Mental Health Day episode, The Man Hug explores a simple but powerful idea: real change starts when people are given the opportunity to speak, and when others take the time to truly listen. We’re joined by Mark Rowley, Director of Capeesh (Liverpool) CIC and a professionally qualified youth worker with many years of experience working alongside young people. Mark talks to us about the importance o...

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35:08

The Man Hug - Ep046 - Suicide Prevention with special...

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2026/09/22

In this special episode of The Man Hug, we open up an honest and important conversation about suicide prevention, exploring what we can all do to recognise distress, challenge stigma and help create communities in which people feel able to talk and seek support. We’re joined by two fantastic guests: Professor Pooja Saini, Professor of Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention at Liverpool John Moores University, whose research focuses on individual, community and whole-system approaches to suicide pr...

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104:18

The Man Hug - Ep045 - Reading with special guest Alan...

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2026/08/04

In this thought-provoking episode of The Man Hug Podcast, we explore the transformative power of stories, reading, and community with two passionate advocates for literacy and wellbeing. Joining us is Alan Gibbons, acclaimed children's author and champion of reading for pleasure, whose work has inspired generations of young readers. Alongside Alan is Megan Walder from The Reader, the pioneering shared reading charity that brings people together through the simple yet powerful act of reading a...

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105:40

The Man Hug - Ep044 - Theme: Heart Health, special...

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2026/07/09

This episode shines a spotlight on Heart Health, resilience, and the power of community action. Joining us are two incredible guests: Nick Parkes, who is an open-water swimmer and cardiac arrest survivor, sharing his remarkable journey back to the water and his mission to raise awareness of cardiac health. Mark King OBE – Founder of The Oliver King Foundation, discussing the lifesaving importance of CPR training, defibrillators, and creating safer communities We discuss the links of heart hea...

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95:17

The Man Hug - Ep043 - PTSD

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2026/06/30

On this episode we focus on the theme of PTSD and C-PTSD. We are joined by two more fantastic guests discussing their own lived experience along with more support available to men. Our first guest is Jeff Russell, a former Police Officer who lives with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Jeff discusses how trauma in childhood along with years of trauma exposure in his career resulted in a diagnosis of C-PTSD. Jeff discusses the various treatment pathways he tried, until he found that one ...

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67:08

The Man Hug - Ep042 - Fatherhood

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2026/05/13

In this episode we focus on the theme of 'Fatherhood' and the common connections with mental health. We are joined by Pete and Anthony from 'Dads Outdoors' which is a Liverpool based CIC. Bringing nature and bushcraft skills into the local community. Running, walks, fire circles and activity sessions. For dads of all ages. Whether you're a new dad, a grandad, a novice or full on cave man. They welcome all men to join them in nature, learn new skills, make new friends and be of service in the ...

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The Man Hug - Ep041 - Masculinity round-table

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2026/04/29

In this episode we are joined by special guests Dr Walter Tasosa, Mel Bowen (Spider Project/Musician) and Mike Caulfield (Nurse consultant/Clinical Lead for suicide prevention) for a round-table discussion on masculinity. We explore what it means to be a role model, emotions that are still difficult for men to express, toxic traits that exist in certain professions and what we were told to act like as young boys. This is our 3rd birthday episode so we want to thank all previous guests, ...

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60:30

The Man Hug - Ep040 - University Mental Health Day...

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2026/03/12

In this special episode for University Mental Health Day The Man Hug have teamed up with award winning podcast the Proper Mental Podcast. The Proper Mental Podcast is an award‑winning UK mental health podcast created and hosted by Tom Davies. The podcast focuses on open, honest conversations about mental health and mental illness, aiming to normalise these discussions and reduce stigma. Tom began the podcast after personal mental health struggles, using dialogue as part of his recovery and ho...

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109:32

The Man Hug - Ep039 - Kindness with special guests...

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2026/02/25

In this episode we are joined by two more fantastic guests as we discuss the theme of 'kindness'. Gary Millar is an Alderman, former Lord Mayor of Liverpool, an enthusiastic 'Pay It Forward' champion, philanthropist, Senior Fellow, international relations lead and writer. He has recently published his families story 'Silent Victims' parts 1 & 2 which is a deeply personal and documentary‑style account of the human cost of the thalidomide scandal, told through the story of his family. Rathe...

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57:37

The Man Hug - Ep038 - HIV Testing Week Special

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2026/02/09

On this special episode (as part of HIV Testing week) we are joined by 2 more fantastic guests, to help educate us and rid any common misconceptions about HIV. We are joined by Emma Davey, A lifelong ally and advocate supporting people living with HIV, Emma is employed in a role in HIV oncology, working alongside Merseyside and Cheshire Cancer Alliance to tackle the challenges people living with HIV face in accessing early cancer diagnosis, treatment, and care. Emma works closely with George ...

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The Man Hug - Ep037 - Theme: Movement with special...

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2026/01/13

On this episode we explore the theme of Movement and we are joined by two wonderful guests. Rob Glover is a Liverpool-based cultural architect, performer, and storyteller who grew up and built his career as a professional dancer. That background shapes how he sees the world – through a choreographic lens, where behaviour, space, timing, and presence all matter. Across years working in dance, sport, music, and live performance, Rob has spent his life observing how men move through pressure, ex...

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92:59

The Man Hug - Ep036 - Theme:Talking with special...

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2025/12/04

Theme:Talking. We are thrilled to be joined by ex-rugby league professional Danny Sculthorpe. Danny is a former English professional rugby league prop forward who played for clubs including Wigan Warriors, Castleford Tigers, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Huddersfield Giants, and Widnes Vikings. He is also known for overcoming serious health challenges, including type 1 diabetes, a brain tumor and later became a motivational speaker focusing on resilience and mental health. After retiring,...

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The Man Hug - Ep035 - Addiction revisited with...

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2025/11/18

On this episode we are joined once again by former professional goalkeeper Chris Kirkland. Chris tells us all about his new autobiography "Keeping it quiet" that documents his life in sport, his journey with injuries, depression and addiction. Chris was recently honoured with an honorary doctorate for his work in the community which he tells us all about. We are also joined by Chris Puddephatt who tells us his own story with addiction and all bout the amazing work being done by the Spid...

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92:41

The Man Hug - Ep034 - Theme: 'Gym Culture' with...

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2025/10/14

On this episode we are joined by two more amazing guests to talk all about 'Gym Culture'. We dive in to topics about fitness, wellbeing, steroids, testosterone, community, inclusivity and accessibility. Sam Gelling is a coach and personal trainer working closely with people to improve knowledge and ability around fitness and strength. Sam takes a holistic view on an individual basis which addresses nutrition, motivation and positive mental health. Sam is a former body builder and has pe...

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56:30

The Man Hug - Ep033 - World Mental Health Day...

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2025/10/10

David Dineley’s My Brain & Other Beautiful Disasters is a story about identity, friendship, and the complicated beauty of living with a mind that doesn’t play by the rules, for anyone who has ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” or both at once. Although a piece of fiction the book is based upon on David’s experiences dealing with his own mental health over the years. David sadly passed away in August and with the book set for release on World Mental Health Day his daughter Becky joins us ...

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The Man Hug - Ep032 - Food - Guests MP Ian Byrne &...

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2025/09/24

On this episode we focus on the theme of food. We are joined by MP Ian Byrne. Ian Byrne is the Member of Parliament for Liverpool West Derby. Before entering Parliament, Ian worked as a taxi driver and trade union organiser for Unite, championing workers’ rights and NHS staff conditions. He co-founded Fans Supporting Foodbanks in 2015, a grassroots initiative uniting Liverpool and Everton fans to combat food poverty. In Westminster, Ian has been a vocal advocate for so...

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45:55

The Man Hug - Ep031 - Community Work. Special Guest...

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2025/08/27

In this episode we are joined buy special guest artist Joe Kiney Whitmore. Joe is an oil painter dedicated to the mastery of classical techniques. Though he holds a Fine Art degree, he considers himself largely self-taught, drawing upon centuries of tradition to inform his meticulous approach. Joe is deeply connected to themes of addiction, recovery, and mental health, his work is both a means of understanding the world and a pursuit of personal equilibrium. Joe discusses the importance of ar...

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94:15

The Man Hug - Ep030- Male domestic abuse

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2025/07/01

On this episode we focus on male domestic abuse. We are joined by Kevin Crimmons, a senior lecturer and nurse who spent years practising as a nurse in war zones. He was deployed to Belfast during the troubles, Belize, and the first Gulf War where he earned a Commander's Commendation for his work as part of a Burns Team. Kevin then completed a specialist course in Burns & Plastic Surgery at Queen Victoria East Grinstead. He was posted to the regional Burns Unit at the military hospit...

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95:20

The Man Hug - Ep029 - Bereavement Special Guests Joe...

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2025/06/01

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 Support Service with Kathy Devlin. At this time, they also became volunteers within the charity. This primarily involved organising fundraising events, promoting the Paul’s Place service to external agencies, and co-hosting weekly peer support grou...

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The Man Hug - Ep028 - Gambling; Special Guests David...

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2025/05/07

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 Experience Council at GambleAware and has expertise in the development of the lived experience community movement in Great Britain having been in recovery from gambling harms for over 10 years. His lived experience expertise informs his support of others and in ...

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