Mentality Podcast

Here's a follow up conversation from Episode 5 with Aaron Barnett-Clarke, Founder of Maroon Fitness.  We carry on talking about masculinity and some of the stereotypes men face. Aaron shares some brilliant tips on how to challenge these views and also shares some invaluable insights into why it's beneficial to have female friends. Aaron is the founder and Lead Captain at Maroon Fitness, a...

In this episode, Aaron Barnett-Clarke (Founder of Maroon Fitness) and I discuss everything about masculinity and how fitness can benefit your mental health.  We explore the importance of therapy and how that can help overcome pain and life's disappointments. We also talk about the attitude of gratitude and how that can helps us to understand that although life is hard, there are plenty of thin...

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Emmanuel Awoyelu (Manny) about toxic masculinity and how men can find safe spaces to build positive relationships with themselves. But also that "real men" cry.  We also talk about how men engage with women, the importance of leaving a better legacy to young boys on the dynamic between men and women, and why men should be feminists. The link...

Overall, boys underperform in their GSCEs and A-Level results in the UK. Is it nature or nurture? Emmanuel Awoyelu (Manny) and Lau explore the importance of male role models for young boys and representation behind the teaching desk for boys' school attainment. We also talk about the views some boys have about masculinity and why this matters, particularly when it comes to how boys relate to t...

Here's an open and frank conversation with Dr Dan Guinness about healthy masculinities and its evil twin 'toxic masculinity', and why it's important to talk about masculinities, in the plural. We unpack some tips on how men can build healthy relationships with themselves and be part of the solution in response to street safety for women and marginalised genders. Dan is Managing Dir...

Absolutely. Tune in to hear from my guest Dr Andrew Parnham about men's wellbeing and mental health, Winston Churchill and Aragorn. Yes, I know. What a combo??? Check out the episode to hear how the conversation unfolds. About Dr Andrew Parnham Andy's an independent coach and wellbeing advisor. He runs a free wellbeing course called “The Happiness Course” comprising four sessions – A Happy...