The Man Hug
The monthly Men’s Mental Health Podcast.
Each month the 4 hosts interview special guests to talk about themes that affect men's mental health. There is discussion, lived experience and signposting for services and organisations that can help.
Please visit the Hub of Hope app to see what mental health support is in your area.
Podcasting since 2023 • 37 episodes
The Man Hug
Latest Episodes
The Man Hug - Ep037 - Theme: Movement with special guests Rob Glover and Thrive Guys
On this episode we explore the theme of Movement and we are joined by two wonderful guests.Rob Glover is a Liverpool-based cultural architect, performer, and storyteller who grew up and built his career as a professional dancer. That bac...
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Episode 37
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The Man Hug - Ep036 - Theme:Talking with special guests Danny Sculthorpe and Andy's Man Club (Antony Valori)
Theme:Talking.We are thrilled to be joined by ex-rugby league professional Danny Sculthorpe. Danny is a former English professional rugby league prop forward who played for clubs including Wigan Warriors, Castleford Tigers, W...
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Episode 36
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1:32:59
The Man Hug - Ep035 - Addiction revisited with special guest Chris Kirkland & Christopher Puddephatt (Spider project)
On this episode we are joined once again by former professional goalkeeper Chris Kirkland. Chris tells us all about his new autobiography "Keeping it quiet" that documents his life in sport, his journey with injuries, depression and addiction. ...
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Episode 35
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The Man Hug - Ep034 - Theme: 'Gym Culture' with special guests Sam Gelling and Liam Starkey
On this episode we are joined by two more amazing guests to talk all about 'Gym Culture'. We dive in to topics about fitness, wellbeing, steroids, testosterone, community, inclusivity and accessibility. Sam Gelling is a coach...
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Episode 34
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1:32:41
The Man Hug - Ep033 - World Mental Health Day Special. Special Guests Becky Arrowsmith & Dr Gary Lamph
David Dineley’s My Brain & Other Beautiful Disasters is a story about identity, friendship, and the complicated beauty of living with a mind that doesn’t play by the rules, for anyone who has ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” or ...
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Episode 33
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