Mind is a Man's Best Friend is back for Series 2!

In this episode I am speaking to one of my good friends James. I met James when I started my first job after I moved to Bristol and we have been close friends ever since. He’s always been a strong supporter of the show and I am delighted to have him on to discuss his own mental health journey.

We talk about a whole variety of subjects such as our experiences in the workplace, our childhoods, going to therapy and how Covid changed the way we think about ourselves.

POTENTIAL TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide is discussed in this episode, if you need support please find more information below.

SUPPORT:

Samaritans
A confidential helpline which is open 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
116 123
https://www.samaritans.org

Sane Mental Illness Helpline
Out-of-hours telephone helpline offering emotional support and information. 4pm – 10pm every day.
T: 0300 304 7000
www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/helpline

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight every day
Visit the webchat page

Papyrus – prevention of young suicide HOPELINE247
Call 0800 068 41 41
Text 07860 039967
Email pat@papyrus-uk.org

In this episode of "Mind Is A Man's Best Friend," I speak with Nick Fogarty, the creator of "Compassionate Creative Community" in Bristol. Nick shares his experience running workshops for charities and organizations, focusing on teaching self-compassion, applying it in daily life, and fostering self-discovery. Join us as we explore the transformative power of self-compassion and how it can enhance personal and communal well-being.

This was a fun episode to record and I am looking forward to hearing about what you take from it!

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In this episode, I sit down with my fellow men's group facilitator, Ian, a former army serviceman who has dedicated himself to helping his fellow soldiers open up about their mental health challenges. We explore Ian's inspiring journey from military service to becoming a mental health advocate, and the pivotal moments that led him to facilitate our men's group. Our conversation also touches on the perils of social media, the struggles of imposter syndrome, and the importance of fostering open, honest discussions about mental well-being. Join us for a deep and insightful discussion with Ian. Follow the podcast on Instagram for updates - Instagram link