Heartical Talks

In this powerful episode of Heartical Talks, I sit down with my first-ever guest, Cavell Coo , founder of Life & Legacy, former professional footballer, and a brother who is passionate about protecting and empowering our community. We talk honestly about men’s mental health, what it was like growing up in Manchester, navigating identity, and how football shaped his early years. Cavell shares h...

Episode 2: Black Men, Healing & Trust — Therapy and Beyond In this second episode of Heartical Talks , we take things in a slightly different direction. This one is for Black men, and for everyone who loves us and wants the best for us. I explore the realities behind why so many Black men lose their smile, through the pressures, unspoken pain, and expectations we carry. We talk about trust: ho...

Episode 1: My journey to Therapy In this very first episode of Heartical Talks , I take you on my personal journey into counselling. I share how my early dreams of becoming a footballer shifted after facing trauma, how my first experience with therapy changed my life, and what it really takes to train and grow as a therapist. Along the way, I reflect on cultural challenges, impostor syndrome, and...