Pier Perspectives: Men's Stories from the Fylde Coast

Alan discusses how exercise and a positive approach to life helps him stay at peak performance. 

Fadin discusses how coming into the country as a migrant shaped his outlook on life, but also his aspirations. 

Single parent John discusses his battles with addiction and the various services he worked with, as well as his project ‘Dad’s Place’ – a support group for new fathers. 

Josh shares his experiences of mental health and how meditation and positive actions helped him overcome some of life’s greatest challenges to date. 

A former Youth Worker, Pete explains how the help of others during his time of need, led him to work for many years, helping others who found themselves in a similar situation in their younger years. 

Our guest discusses the fallout he experienced after false allegations had been made against his by an ex-partner.  https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/community-talking-men-programme/

Brian, a local musician discusses the impact of suddenly losing his wife of 52 years and how he’s been keeping his life on track.  https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/community-talking-men-programme/

Gary, one of the project leaders from Talking Men (Thornton-Cleveleys) speaks about the origins of the group and what led him to be a driving force behind it.  https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/community-talking-men-programme/

Pete gives us an insight into the impact of losing both his parents in quick succession and how he’s dealt with it over the years.  https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/community-talking-men-programme/

Steve tells us about how he struggled to find help, and ended up meeting with likeminded individuals, resulting in the Talking Men group from Thornton Cleveleys.  https://www.fleetwoodtownfc.com/community-talking-men-programme/

Sharing his reasons for a positive outlook and approach to life, David explains how his wife and getting married helped him past the impact of childhood trauma. 

Phil struggled with physical health throughout life. He joins us to talk about how not quitting has been key to his pushing through.  

After five rounds of cancer, Steve talks with us about how he beat and recovered, 5 times! Get yourselves checked out, gentlemen.

Buzz & Steve discuss some of the conversations they’ve had outside the studio on a quiet day at Anchorsholme Park. 

Born with one leg shorter than the other, Keith spent significant periods of time in hospital as a child. This shaped his relationship with others, as well as how he has approached life. 

Steve takes time to discuss how big, sometimes scary changes in life can often offer up new opportunities. 

Mississippi Coops discuses technology and the need to switch off from the Matrix now and again. 

Scouse discusses how a run in with the law followed by a stretch in the Big House lead him down a path of addiction and homelessness. 

Al talks about how drug use at a young age led him to confronting mental health struggles later in life and how he tackles the ongoing symptoms. 

Bob, a gardener at the park shares with us his experiences of losing friends and colleagues to suicide but also how nature can help with positive mental health. 

Mike’s message is to fight on and don’t give up. Having dealt with mental health issues from a young age, the support of local groups has helped him find positives in life. 

Our guest gives us an insight into how he got through divorce and losing everything to find it was not the end, after he joined a gym and found health routines and peer support carried him through. 

Nigel discusses the importance of looking after your physical and mental health, through positive approaches to life and its challenges. 

Carl shares his story about how married life was affecting his mental health and how closing that difficult door enabled him to live a much more rewarding life. 

Chris talks about how becoming a father and taking on other children has given his life focus and also the ability to reflect upon life’s struggles to date.