Just One Man Podcast

KEEP ON TRUCKIN'! We recently caught up with Chloe Dale (who travelled all the way down from Staffordshire) to talk about her role as ambassador to Mental Truckers and Girl Torque - 2 mental health charities in the haulage industry, being a 5th-generation truck driver and dispelling the myths and stereotypes of being a "woman in a man's world, along with how she's tound confidence through weight l...

FINDING YOUR HAPPY! We recently caught up with the inspirational Dannielle who bravely spoke about the tragic passing of her daughter, Chloe, how she has navigated life since, and how she found solace and creative expression through DJ'ing. Hear firsthand how Danielle has advocated for more to be done around drink and drug driving awareness and prevention, the incredible story of how she came face...

We were privileged enough to get over to @groundedwellnesstb once again to sit down with former @dragonsric, Merthyr RFC, and @welshrugbyunion U20 player @lennongreggains for an honest, open, and revealing conversation at the home of @tidy_butt Lennon speaks candidly about compounding injuries (both on and off the pitch), struggling with his identity post-rugby, his experience of health anxiety, a...

On this episode of the pod we sat down with ex reality TV star Jon Walters. He opened up about the often unseen realities of life in the public eye, from the harmful impacts of reality TV, to navigating divorce under scrutiny, experiencing mental health breakdowns, and discovering the transformative power of therapy. Honest, important, and deeply moving conversations like this are why we do what w...

On this episode of the pod we had the absolute privilege to help Paul & Gemma Meek tell their story. It’s a story of unimaginable tragedy, serious institutional failings, and a desire to never see another family go through what the Meek’s have endured since Alex took his life in November 2023. It’s hard-hitting, emotional, raw, and real… Please give the love and support it deserves. Follow us...

We caught up with Elliott Smith - the man behind Mind Over Mountain - for a unique, honest, and raw look at the downward spiral of compulsive gambling, his experience of Gamblers Anonymous, and how he has started to build a community via Mind Over Mountain that focuses on enjoyment, shared experience and connections. Thanks again to Tidy Buttt for hosting us at Grounded Wellness Follow Elliott - h...

We took a trip over to Sebastopol to catch up with Matt Creel from Tidy Butt at their amazing Grounded Wellness Coffee Shop to chat Mat’s mental health journey, the transition of Tidy Butt from online Facebook group to thriving community hub, the brilliant range of services and opportunities to connect the charity have at their disposal, and the challenges faced by charities, local authorities and...

Standup comedian. Writer. Events co-ordinator. Breathwork tutor. Sober mother-of-three. Definitely not a runner. It’s been a long time coming, but we finally got Hannah Phillips onto the pod for our 30th episode!🎙️ It’s a no holds barred, honest, raw, funny, tragic, authentic conversation on life, death, mental health and wellbeing, and the power of resilience. It’s as full of the dark humour and...

WE ARE BACK 🔥 Season 3 is underway and our first guest is Nathan Jones From devastating loss and a spiral of poor mental health to focus, drive, and determination to progress that little bit more today from where you were yesterday, Nathan has a human, relatable, and honest story that you won’t want to miss…and may very well connect with. We had a great chat and we hope you like it too! Follow us...

Join us for the last Episode of the Year! We’re closing out an incredible year on Just One Man Podcast with a powerful and deeply personal conversation. This time, we’re joined by Aled Thomas — author of The Crossroads at Dawn trilogy — as he opens up about his mental health journey through the confusion and uncertainty of growing up with ADHD, his experience joining the Navy, and the career-endin...

On this episode we’re joined by Leah Lewis who is Jordan's wife, for a deeply moving and powerful conversation. ❤️ Leah opens up about: ✨ Giving birth during the Covid pandemic ✨ Surviving a sudden cardiac arrest at home in Nov 2021 ✨ Being diagnosed with Brugada Syndrome ✨ Coping with medication side effects, including memory loss ✨ How this all impacts her daily life & relationships ✨...

On this episode we chat with the fantastic Oliver Treviso at the Haystack Cafe in Swansea...and what a story he has to tell! Covering everything from angry teenage years and finding peace on the rugby field, to living in a cave in Gran Canaria, trekking a lap of Wales, walking from Lands End to John o'Groats in the winter and THAT epic, history-making walk through the Andes...it's a corker of an e...

For episode 25, we grabbed Alex Evans for a long-awaited catchup! We talked about Alex’s experience of depression and anxiety through his teenage years into early adulthood, his advocation of alternative therapies, Big Thoughts Small Steps and much more… We even tried something new at the end! Follow us on our socials for updates and more: https://www.instagram.com/justonemanpod/ https://www.tikto...

We took a trip to Goon Barbers in Merthyr Tydfil for this episode to have a catchup with Ralph Beecham on mental health, breaking bad habits, finding your safe space, and a shared love of Wingstop. Ralph offers a safe space inside his barber shop, and welcomes anyone that needs to offload whilst having a fresh trim. Follow us on our socials for updates and more: https://www.instagram.com/justonema...

We are joined by the viral sensations The Welsh Erection Boys at Penydarren Park this episode to discuss their hilarious parodies of the trade industry, experiences from the worksite, and the importance of mental health in their industry, and how they have been personally affected by unexpected loss. Oh…we also spoke about the massive Trade Legends vs Celebrity All-Star Charity Football Match taki...

We are joined at The Iron Dragon in Merthyr Tydfil for another episode with the inspiring Iwan Williams to talk about his mental health “origin story”, the roots of his anxiety, being mischievous as a kid, what the Modern Man programme is all about and a lot more… Give Iwan a follow: https://www.instagram.com/iwan_themodernman/ Follow us on our socials for updates and more: https://www.instagram.c...

In this episode of the podcast we are joined by Merthyr Town FC goalkeeper, Jaimie Cogman, for yet another chat about the side of football we don't ofter here about. We talked Jaimie’s life-changing journey at age 16, where he moved to the UK from his native Australia, and how he has tackled chasing his dream versus the reality of the world of professional football. We also discuss how he deals wi...

That's right - episode 20 of the podcast, and what an opportunity to get long-time supporter of the pod, mental health advocate, and wellbeing co-ordinator Mitchell Hughes on! We talked about Mitch's road to being a wellbeing coordinator and how it's rooted in a deep love of his community in the Rhondda, some of the endeavours he's been involved with to get people talking, and the ongoing discussi...

We FINALLY managed to sit down with the fantastically creative, always-honest, and insanely talented Georgia Griffiths for our latest episode of Just One Man Podcast. We covered everything from Georgia’s own unique mental health journey and feelings of depersonalisation, how she copes with life’s curveballs, her response to the news of a close friend’s death to suicide, championing creative spaces...

On this episode we're joined by Louis Watkins from skincare brand Clear For Men to chat about how a skincare routine can aid self care and the importance of taking 5. We also talk about Louis' own mental health journey and how schooling doesn't always dictate the life you end up living. Check out Louis' product on www. Clear For Men.co.uk And check out his Insta https://www.instagram.com/weareclea...

We sit down with four previous guests for our first ever roundtable episode. Recorded at Steeltown Coffee Company in Port Talbot, we bring together Liam Lazarus, Ryan Stephens, Luke Griffiths and Ryan Mendez Morgan for conversations about mental health, what drives them, questions they have for each other and even their death row meal… Follow the lads: Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markabraham89...

We had the pleasure of rounding out our first year of the podcast by being joined by Ryan Mendez Morgan to talk about his difficult upbringing, his ADHD diagnosis, his MMA career, and his multiple business ventures. It's another example of our guest being honest, open, raw and real...which we will always appreciate. Follow the lads: Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markabraham89/ Jordan: https://ww...

We recently caught up with Zachary Tucker, who you can follow right now via @ocdestigmatize on Instagram. It was an enlightening, educational, raw, emotive and honest discussion that dispelled the myths of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), tackled a myriad of mental health topics, and celebrated the successes Zack has enjoyed as the result of raising awareness of OCD and taking control of the n...

We sat down with Luke Griffiths for a chinwag on everything from his experience of burn out, dealing with the loss of a good friend to suicide, and what motivates him to "be better" and a ton of other stuff. Be sure to follow him on his socials @luke_fiture Make sure to take a look at our socials @justonemanpod, to find all of the previous episodes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

We’re back for season 2 of the pod and kick off in style with a sitdown with Merthyr’s own Sean Smith - who is better known as “the screaming one” from The Blackout or even from his own star-studded podcast “Sappenin’”. The boys talk the rise and fall (and rise again) of The Blackout, Raiders being Sean’s mental health band, tackling a likely diagnosis of ADHD and everything inbetween…and yes, THA...