The Man2Man Podcast

Burnout is becoming more commonplace in today's society with us living in an 'always on' culture and being forever contactable in our digital world. Many are over-worked, racking up crazy work hours and simply not being able to switch off. Workload is high with job satisfaction being on the decrease. But how many of us know the signs and symptoms of burnout and what to do if we start moving down t...

Season 3: Episode 1 It's been a long time since we recorded an episode, but it's finally here. The landscape around men's health isn't a pretty one - lower life expectancy than women, 1 in 5 men dying prematurely (before the age of 65), and increasing rates of mental illness and suicide. In this episode we look at some of the statistics around men's health, potential barriers which impact this, an...

It was great to welcome Verity onto the podcast. An experienced teacher and former senior leader, Verity discusses 'being enough' and how her career path didn't turn out the way she had originally planned. We discuss how Verity, through her own trails and tribulations and self reflection, found out who she really is, the impact this has had on her and her outlook on life, and what is really import...

It's great to be back for a 2nd season! Kicking it off is Karl Loxton, a former teacher and all round good guy. In this episode, Karl shares his life's story - the ups and downs, mental health issues, prison and battling back from the deepest darkness to become a published author and be here to tell his story today. Karl is open, honest and shows real vulnerability throughout our chat. His story i...

Hello and welcome to the podcast!  This episode is all about nutrition and how much our diet can impact our mental health. It was a real pleasure welcoming Dana Chapman, a nutritional therapist, onto the pod to chat about the affects food have on us and our mental health, something I've never really thought about about. Previously, whenever I've thought about diet and a balanced diet, I've im...

Hello and welcome to the podcast!  As part of Pride Month and our ongoing fight to raise awareness we are bringing both topics together in this episode! Joining myself is Joe Woodland, current Head of Welsh at Chepstow School. Myself and Joe have known each other for a while through playing cricket for Blackwood Town cricket club but have never talked as in depth as we do during this episode....

Hello and welcome to episode 4! It's great to have Tommo back on the podcast after his appearance in the first episode - this time, he'll be helping me answer the questions you've asked! Just like in episode one, we talk very openly and honestly when answering your questions - we talk about our depression, it's impact on our families and what we think needs to be done moving forward where mental h...

Hello and welcome back to the podcast!  This is the one where Lloyd meets Lloyd - not confusing at all!! Delighted to welcome Lloyd Ashley onto the podcast to share his thoughts and his work within the area of mental health and well-being. Lloyd is a current Ospreys player who has amassed over 150 appearances fo far! He's Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead for the Wales Rugby Players' Associati...

Hello and welcome to the podcast!  In episode 2 I’m speaking to James Rowberry, current first team manager at Newport County. Myself and James go way back to our youth days at Newport County Academy so was great to have the chance to catch up with him. James is very open and honest about his career to date, what makes him tick and the importance of having a positive mindset. In this episode w...

First of all hello, and welcome to the podcast!  It’s finally here and, for this very first ever episode, I’m speaking to some good friends of mine who I’ve known for what seems like an eternity - Dai, Millet and Tommo.  As a friendship group along with our other mates I’d say we’re a pretty close group. We’ve either grown up together or met at college and have been friends ever since. W...

So, what's it all about? Here's a snippet of what you can expect from 'The Man2Man Podcast'... There'll be stories, you'll hear about our own experiences of mental health and mental illness, discussions with friends, support groups and much, much, more. There'll even be the odd famous face (well, voice) thrown in for good measure. Get involved, head on over to Instagram : @The_Man2Manpodcast Hoste...

Here's what to expect from our podcast! We want to promote conversation around men's mental health using our on experiences and stories to break the stigma. There'll be some very special guests along the way too. Keep an eye out for our first episode coming soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.