Torque

Episode 8 Navigating Masculinity Part 2 Raising Awareness on Coercive Control and Challenging Misogyny Guest: Andrew ‘Bernie’ Bernard — speaker, author and educator Trigger Warning This episode contains a continuation of Bernie’s story about his testicular cancer and the harrowing account of his sister Sarah’s murder by her abusive partner in 2012. If either of these subject matters are sensitive...

Episode 7 Navigating Masculinity Part 1 From Anger to Understanding — A Journey of Growth Guest: Andrew ‘Bernie’ Bernard — speaker, author and educator Episode Description Andrew ‘Bernie’ Bernard has spent nearly two decades working with young people on masculinity, equality, domestic abuse and men’s mental health. He’s delivered keynotes at Parliament and spoken to over 170,000 people in schools...

In this bonus piece Dom celebrates his Mum's Birthday and talks about why Fathers Day is complicated for him We want to hear from you Get in touch through Email - connect@mantorquexy.com Instagram / Facebook / TikTok - @mantorquexy Subscribe and leave a review Original music composed and used with permission from Alex Tilley Video Editing for Socials assistance provided by Lily O'Connor Hosted on...

What Every Man Needs To Know About The Menopause But Is Afraid To Ask At any one time in the UK, 13 million women are going through perimenopause or menopause. That means every man listening to this knows someone affected by it — right now, or at some point in their life. Joe Warner is the former editor-in-chief of Men's Fitness magazine and the author of Burning Up, Frozen Out — a book written sp...

In the second half of his conversation with Dom, Freddie Woodward goes deep on the addiction he carried through his entire elite diving career — and for years afterwards. From his first exposure to pornography as a child to daily use as a teenager, from six years of trying to quit and failing to the moment something finally changed — Freddie tells the full story. He talks about what it did to his...

In this episode, Freddie Woodward shares his journey from being talent spotted at a young age to becoming an Olympic diver. He discusses the intensity of his training, the impact of identity and expectations, and the physical challenges he faced as he grew. Freddie opens up about his struggles with imposter syndrome and mental health, the significance of his success at the Commonwealth Games, and...

In this conversation, James Wilson, known as The Sleep Geek, shares his journey from being a poor sleeper to becoming a sleep expert. He discusses the irony of his background in a family of bedmakers and how his personal struggles with sleep led him to explore solutions for others. The conversation delves into the challenges he faced, including scepticism from others in the industry and the cultur...

In this conversation, Russell Thompson reflects on his upbringing, discussing the strict family values instilled by his father and the impact of alcohol on family dynamics. He shares insights on how these experiences shaped his views on fatherhood and his desire to break the cycle of control in parenting. The discussion highlights the importance of personal growth and learning from past experience...

Discover Ricky Banner's incredible journey from military service to overcoming life-changing injuries. Learn about resilience and inspiration for those facing adversity. In this conversation, Ricky Banner shares his incredible journey from a troubled youth to a soldier in the army, detailing the life-changing moment when he was injured by an IED in Afghanistan. He discusses the physical and mental...

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A podcast about men, life, connection and the things we don’t always say out loud. Real life stories, told with honesty We want to hear from you Get in touch through Email - connect@mantorquexy.com Instagram / Facebook / TikTok - @mantorquexy Subscribe and leave a review Original music composed and used with permission from Alex Tilley Video Editing for Socials assistance provided by Lily O'Connor...