Truuman Podcast

This week on The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re dialling back the pace — to rediscover what it really means to lead, love, and live with presence. Our guest is Tyler Graham, a husband, father of six, coach, and founder of the growing movement 3mph Fatherhood — a countercultural call for modern dads to slow down, stay steady, and show up for what matters most. After burning out on productivity and pressure...

Breath, Burnout & the Power of Sustainable Performance with Gordon Moffat This week on The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re slowing down to speed up — with remote performance and recovery coach Gordon Moffat. Gordon brings over 20 years of coaching wisdom to the table, specialising in breath work, running, and burnout recovery. His focus? Helping modern men rebuild structure, focus, and sustainable ener...

Mental Fitness, Brotherhood & the Power of the Outdoors — with Tom Gold This week on The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re stepping out of the usual studio mindset and into the wild — with the founder of Beyond the Mancave, Tom Gold. Tom isn’t just another “wellness” guy. He’s a bushcraft instructor, certified transformational life coach, and psychologist who’s on a mission to help men reconnect with the...

From Rock Bottom to Human Flourishing — The Radical Recovery of Ross Anderson This week on The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re joined by a man who redefines what transformation really looks like. Ross Anderson has lived it all — addiction, mental illness, autoimmune disease, prison — and came out the other side not only surviving, but thriving as one of the most impactful mental health voices of our time....

Tough to Talk — Breaking the Silence on Male Suicide with Steve Whittle In this gripping and deeply moving episode of The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re joined by one of the UK’s most powerful voices in men’s mental health: Steve Whittle, founder of the award-winning charity Tough To Talk. A suicide prevention campaigner, certified suicide first aid tutor, and keynote speaker, Steve's mission is born out...

Helping Boys Become Men Masculinity, Mentorship & Digital Dangers with Richard Pomfrett In this vital and timely episode of The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re joined by Richard Pomfrett — founder of The Stay Safe Initiative CIC and creator of the transformative Boyz-2-Men programme. With over 25 years of experience working with children and young people, Richard has become a respected national voice o...

Redemption, Youth Violence, and Real Change with Anton Noble In this gripping and deeply moving episode of The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re joined by Anton Noble — urban youth specialist, gang exit strategist, transformational speaker, and founder of Guiding Young Minds, a life-changing mentoring and intervention programme for at-risk youth. Anton grew up in Coventry and lived the realities of gang cult...

Warrior Compassion — Masculinity, Extremism, and Healing the Disconnected Man with Sean Harvey In this powerful and timely episode of The TRUUMAN Podcast, we welcome Sean Harvey—author of Warrior Compassion, men's healing practitioner, organizational development expert, and thought leader at the intersection of masculinity, psychological safety, and systems change. With over 25 years of experience...

From Crisis to Connection — Saving Relationships Without Sacrificing Success with Puya Delavar In this episode of The TRUUMAN Podcast, we’re joined by Puya Delavar, a Relationship Crisis Coach and founder of Puya Delavar Consulting, who works exclusively with high-performing men in leadership roles to help them repair and rebuild their relationships—without compromising their professional edge. Pu...

Surviving False Allegations and Reclaiming Your Voice with Matt Homan 🎙️ In this powerful episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, we sit down with Matt Homan, a former police officer and current mental health advocate, who bravely shares his deeply personal story of surviving false domestic violence allegations, emotional manipulation, and the life-shattering consequences that followed. Over the course of...

Modern Fatherhood & Building a Supportive Dad Community with Ash Metfield 🎙️ This week on the TRUUMAN Podcast, we sit down with Ash Metfield, founder of New Dad Life, a growing community dedicated to helping dads navigate fatherhood together—without the pressure to be perfect. Ash’s journey into fatherhood is a relatable one. As a first-time dad to 18-month-old Leo, he quickly realized that th...

Mindfulness, Stress, and Workplace Wellbeing with Steve Ware 🎙️ This week on the TRUUMAN Podcast, we dive into the power of mindfulness with Steve Ware—a University of Oxford-trained Mindfulness in the Workplace specialist whose journey began in the corporate world under intense pressure at IBM. Steve never set out to become a mindfulness teacher. But after experiencing extreme stress and burnout,...

Rewriting the Narrative on Men’s Mental Health with Dan Somers (MANUP?) 🎙️ In this episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with Dan Somers, the founder of MANUP?, a groundbreaking charity challenging the stigma around men’s mental health. Dan’s journey started with a personal wake-up call—after learning of Keith Flint’s tragic passing, he realised how many men’s funerals he’d...

Davin Cole’s Journey of Recovery & Resilience 🎙️ In this powerful episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with Davin Cole, a 31-year law enforcement veteran, mental health and addiction advocate, and public speaker. Davin’s story is one of falling, rebuilding, and rising stronger. A former San Francisco Police Department Lieutenant, he dedicated his career to public servic...

In this episode of the Truuman Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with Andrew Pain, a TEDx speaker, CPD-accredited trainer, podcaster, and award-winning campaigner for men’s mental health. Andrew has worked with The Crown Prosecution Service, Public Health Wales, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, University of Liverpool, and many other leading organisations, delivering powerful talks on mental healt...

Championing Men’s Health & Inclusion with Mark Brooks OBE 🎙️ In this episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with Mark Brooks OBE, a leading policy adviser and advocate in the fields of men’s health, inclusion, and domestic abuse. Mark is the Chair of Trustees for the ManKind Initiative, a co-founding trustee of the Men and Boys Coalition, and a national ambassador for Int...

Rethinking Masculinity & Inclusion with Daniele Fiandaca In this episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast , host Lewis Hackney is joined by Daniele Fiandaca , founder of Token Man Consulting , an inclusion and diversity consultancy dedicated to engaging senior leaders—particularly men—in creating truly inclusive workplaces . Daniele is a trailblazer in gender equity , recognized as one of the Top 50 Tra...

Running Towards Mental Wellness with Richard Loftus 🎙️ In this episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with Richard Loftus, founder of Well Run Brum—a wellbeing-focused running group for men. With a career spanning two decades in the theatre and live music industry, Richard also serves as a non-executive director at Birmingham’s historic Grosvenor Road Studios. Richard’s journ...

🎙️ Understanding Intimacy, Porn, and Modern Masculinity with Ben Dunks 🎙️ In this eye-opening episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with Ben Dunks, author of Intimacy: A Guide for Young Men About Sex and Men and Menopause: A Guide for the Bewildered. With a background spanning dance, education, and social change, Ben now works in schools tackling misogyny, harassment, and se...

Understanding Testosterone & Men's Health with Dr. Max Draper 🎙️ In this insightful episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with Dr. Max Draper, Head Clinician at Alphagenix and host of the ‘Max Your T’ podcast. Max’s journey from general practice to specialising in testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) stems from his own personal struggles with low testosterone. Now, he’...

🎙️ Episode 60: Rediscovering Purpose with Paul Cartwright 🎙️ In this inspiring episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with Paul Cartwright, a passionate advocate for men's mental health and the founder of MAN:tra, an elite life-coaching program designed specifically for mid-life men. Paul’s journey, shaped by his own life-changing breakdown in 2019, is one of resilience, grow...

🎙️ Episode 59: Building Bridges Through Conversations with Dave Scholes 🎙️ In this episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with Dave Scholes, the inspiring founder of Six Connections and Six Connections Community CIC, to discuss his mission of creating safe, comfortable spaces for open mental health conversations. Dave’s approach blends creativity, connection, and community to...

On this episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney sits down with Chris Howe, a seasoned business leader, results coach, and expert in personal and professional growth. With over 15 years of experience coaching senior managers and executives, Chris combines his business acumen with a deep understanding of the importance of wellbeing and mental health in achieving sustainable success. About...

Breaking Free from Alcohol’s Grip with Paul McCormack 🎙️ On this episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney welcomes Paul McCormack, a performance coach and founder of The Tactical Break, who’s on a mission to help growth-minded men unlock their full potential by rethinking their relationship with alcohol. About the Guest: Paul McCormack has dedicated his career to helping successful men g...

🎙️ Episode 56: Healthy Masculinity and Gender Equity with Ludo Gabriele 🎙️ In this powerful episode of the TRUUMAN Podcast, host Lewis Hackney welcomes Ludo Gabriele, a globally recognised thought leader and advocate for healthy masculinity. With over a decade of experience, Ludo has dedicated his life’s work to reshaping the narrative around masculinity, promoting gender equity, and fostering inc...