Man Blues

Ever been accused of not listening? Especially by a significant other? There may well be a good reason for that. You may not be a bad person; you may just be listening for the wrong things. It's also about your MEN tal health too. An interesting blog here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss friends and how important it is to reach out and stay in contact. Also about the importance of recognising bad friends and what to do about it. Keep the good, purge the bad. Anything to help your MENtal health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we're talking about success and not failure. There's a huge difference between the two and just because something (this podcast) isn't successful doesn't mean it's a failure. Success (and failure) can have such an impact on your MENtal health, so let's talk about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a little self indulgent. But it's because I made a promise some time ago and never came good on it. This week's show is just a showcase of some of the songs I've written and recorded over the years. Here's the SoundCloud link to my profile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fashion can be the bringer of joy and pain in equal amounts. We discuss having the latest gear and the impact on your MENTal health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nevermind Robert Smith's sentiment about getting old yesterday; this has been creeping up for years now. And while being older brings some positivity and negativity, it's about trying to strike that balance between the two for the good your MENtal and physical health. Chin up, granddad. Might never happen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Winter draws in it's time to discuss SAD: Seasonal Affected Disorder. It can affect everyone and will affect them in different ways. It's all about MENtal health and it's not fair that the seasons can play a part in that too. The symptoms and support suggestions given in this episode were all lifted from the NHS website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Annoyingly tried to name this episode "I told you I was ill" but it had been taken. Not bad, I guess, to get 22 eps into a podcast before my title idea is unavailable. In this episode we discuss how it feels to be ignored when you inform people you're unwell. Why do men get accused of hypochondria, and why state we've got man flu like it's not even a thing?! My MEN tal health matters as much as my...

This episode is all about money worries and not feeling as though the spending on oneself is justified. Aren't we all allowed something nice, even if it's just for our MEN tal health? If you've got money worries, check out this webiste for some great advice: https://www.moneycrashers.com/stop-worrying-money/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak to Red and ask him how his MENtal health is and get his take on #manblues in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What exactly is a male stereotype and do all men conform to them. Stereotypes exist because enough men do conform. But this is detrimental to your MEN tal health if you're being perceived as a stereotypical male. Or is it? Well, one thing's for sure: we've not got the answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we try to understand why men are perceived as emotionless, why they have problems displaying their emotions and why those emotions can often be at the more violent end of the spectrum. MEN tal health is tricky, but is often made more difficult because men simply don't have the right tools for the job. Tips on becoming more vulnerable 101 therapeutic hobbies for men Hosted on Acast....

It doesn't affect me personally but I do worry for my son as he ventures out into the Dating World. So many pitfalls, so many missed-chances, so much risk. It's difficult to strike the right tone with this subject so I hope this doesn't cause offence as it's just a discussion to help with MENtal health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode it's the turn of that old favourite: toxic masculinity. So you'd better man-up and get listening. Do as you're told, boy. Stop snivelling. Who cares about your MENtal health? Well, we do! Notes and definitions were lifted from verywellmind.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss the startling male suicide statistics and the reasons behind them. Also, we discuss how suicide affects more than one person and how we've all come into contact with it in some way. Chaps, we need to talk. Before it's too late. Please check out CALM : Campaign Against Living Miserably They have some superb help and guides for anyone in need of support. Hosted on Acast. S...

Just something a little light-hearted in this episode: a few stories of the joyful times had during my wife's pregnancy. It wasn't all dark, which comes across in a previous episode. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the topic of loneliness hoves into view. Is it ok to be alone? Are you happy to sit with you and your thoughts or do you crave other people. If you think you're feeling lonely, some tips are provided in this pod which were lifted from the Mental Health Foundation webiste and are just perfect for you and your MEN tal health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

This will be a very different story to the previous episode about my father. Not least because it's about my mother. No, because our relationship wasn't great and there was very little emotion. It's hard to fully unpack this relationship in fifteen minutes so, who knows, I may come back to this one at some point. This relationship definitely impacted on my MEN tal Health. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

In this episode I explain the story around my father's death when I was only 9 years old and how I coped. It was a quick death and we dealt with it in a child-like manner. Grief is tough, but not grieving is tougher. Focus on your MEN tal health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No, it's not sour grapes or being a sore loser. It's about why men need to be competitve in the first place. It's about bad winners. There are too many men who are incapable of playing a board game or sport without it being about winning or scoring points, and this is quite bad for MENtal health. See what you think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ok, pregnancy is solely the woman's domain. But men play a part in this too. Not all men are inept and incapable and we can also struggle and suffer in completely different and unknown ways during these nine months. And beyond. But men also need a voice during this time and are often disregarded because we're reminded to think of what the woman is going through. Hopefully I can tell enough stories...

In this episode I discuss the perception of the bad boyfriend/partner. It's something anyone who's been in a relationship will likely have had thrown at them. But is the criticism a fair one? And where is the help and support for men what want to try to be better? Exactly. We're left on our own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the discussion is all about expectations and how this can affect your #manblues and MENtal health. Should you run into the fray, or be able to fix everything? Or is that just an unfair expectation? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this show we discuss self-belief and why it dissipates so quickly. There's a fine, blurred, line between confidence and arrogance and the modern man must tread this line carefully. Deggsie talks about perceived talents and why he does or doesn't believe in them. This is a vital piece of the MEN tal health jigsaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Man Blues discusses anxiety . There are many things that can make people anxious and it can get people into real problems and even lead to panic attacks. Luckily, Deggsie has never had a panic attack, but does find other things make him anxious. There are also some helpul tips at the end of the episode to help with anxiety. Look after your MEN tal health, people. Hosted on Acast. S...