Definitely Not Therapy
You don't need to be a CEO or a celebrity to have an interesting story, or to have struggled to get to where you are. Definitely Not Therapy is hosted by Legendary Social Media Sensation (his own words) Dan Lawrence who is known for his pranks, inappropriate chat up lines and life hacks on social media. Dan wears his heart on his sleeve and is passionate about spreading awareness for Men's Mental Health. Each week, Dan will be speaking to someone new. Real People with Real Stories.
Episodes
21 episodes
From Bullying to Bipolar: One Family’s Fight—and the Music That Heals
A dad of eight turns late-night lyrics into lifelines while caring for a partner living with bipolar, BPD, chronic pain, and severe asthma.How do you hold a household together when the carer is running on empty? John—dad of eight, full-t...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:14:13
A Fighter’s Road: Brain Injury, PTSD & Finding Love From Dyspraxia to the Ring 🥊 | The Matt Power Story
What happens when the thing that saved you becomes the thing you have to leave behind?At six years old, Matt Power was told he’d never ride a bike. Instead, he fought his way into the world of combat sports — MMA, K1, Muay ...
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1:05:25
From Silent Struggle to Strength: A Builder’s Journey Through Cancer, Mental Health, and a Thriving Business
A “bad back” that wasn’t. A silent diagnosis that changed everything. In this powerful episode, Martin opens up about surviving two cancer battles — testicular cancer in his early twenties and later lymphoma that reached his spi...
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50:48
Viral TikTok Fame and THAT House Fire - THE SMITHY FAMILY: Raw & Unfiltered
It starts in a garage. Not the cool, Top Gear kind — more the “don’t touch that wire or you’ll see Jesus early” kind. One flickering light, a half-working soundboard, and a host trying to sound professional while his neighbour starts a...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:00:21
“Garage-Level Real Talk with The Smithy Family 👀 (Full Episode Out Tomorrow)
🎧 Sneak Peek – Out Now! What happens when The Smithy Family trade viral fame for a flickering light and a half-working soundboard? Welcome to Garage-Level Real Talk — laughs, chaos, and confessions you’...
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"My daughter found paramedics saving my life, I'll never forgive myself" 💔 Wayne's Story
A breakup two days before Christmas. A father on the floor as paramedics burst through the door. A man left staring at the ceiling, wondering what comes next.This is Wayne’s story — and it’s not clean, polished, or pack...
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1:29:49
Knocked Down, Not Out: Matt’s Comeback Story
This episode includes open conversations about suicidal thoughts, emotional abuse, and traumatic brain injury. If you are struggling, please reach out for support. In the UK, contact Samaritans on 116 123 or visit
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:06:36
From DJ Booths to Rock Bottom: DJ Wayne on Fatherhood, Loss, and Building a Life Worth Living
A breakup two days before Christmas. A father on the floor as paramedics burst through the door. A man left staring at the ceiling, wondering what comes next.This is Wayne’s story — and it’s not clean, polished, or pack...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:30:55
From unbearable pain and a lifelong illness to Skydiving 😱 This is Natalie's heart breaking story
This week on Definitely Not Therapy, Dan Lawrence sits down with Natalie, a woman whose journey through endometriosis, mental health struggles, and chronic pain reveals both the heartbreak and the heroism be...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:11:22
From Military Man with suicidal thoughts to Helping Hero - This is Adi's story 💖
Trigger warning: This episode contains open discussions around suicidal thoughts, alcoholism, divorce, and mental health struggles.Episode SummaryIn this deeply raw and honest conversation, Adi shares the batt...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:04:41
Back From The Bridge 💔 This is Craig's heart breaking story 💖
Trigger warning: conversation contains discussion of suicidal thoughts.Episode summary:Craig tells the story of how Andy’s Man Club saved his life — from a...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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47:05
From Rock Bottom to Resilience – Richard’s Story
This week on Definitely Not Therapy, I sit down with Richard – a man whose passion for teaching runs deep, but whose journey has been anything but straightforward.Richard opens up about the darkest chapter of his life: losing hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:08:14
From Child Loss to Legacy – Olly’s Story with Angels United FC
Episode SnapshotThis episode hits deep. I sat down with Olly from Angels United FC, a football-based support group formed by dads who found traditional therapy didn’t cut it. They used the pitch - not the couch - to process grief ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:25:57
Live from London with Andy's Man Club - Too many men die by suicide every day 💔
In the most vulnerable moment of his life, Dan Lawrence takes Definitely Not Therapy beyond the studio and straight into the heart of London — live at Andy’s Man Club’s “Longest Conversation”, a 12-hour event symbolising ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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45:57
From Bullied to Broken to Brave: Dan’s Heart-Breaking Journey Through Self-Harm and Healing
What if courage isn’t about lifting the heaviest weight, staying silent, or pretending you’re fine — but about saying four simple words: “I’m struggling right now.”In this episode of Definitely Not Therapy, host Dan La...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:19:57
Behind the wheel of Recovery – Ian’s Journey Through Addiction, Self-Harm & Hope
When life breaks you, what happens next? In this raw and unfiltered episode of Definitely Not Therapy, Dan Lawrence sits down with Ian — a dad, life coach, and specialist driving instructor for neurodiverse learners — w...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:28
20 stone to Tough Mudder: Alan’s Journey 💪
Ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I can’t do this anymore”?Alan did – and then he proved himself wrong.Once over 20 stone and struggling with addiction, alcoholism and his mental health, Alan woke up one day and d...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:08:16
From Suicidal to International Best Seller 😮 The Story of Steve Williams
A young dad in a new city. A mother fading from cancer. A mask of happiness hiding a mind in free fall.Steve Williams opens the door on the years when life made no sense — when grief became anger, when paydays decided where he slept, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:23:22
From Rock Bottom to Real Purpose - Steve’s Mental Health Recovery Journey
This week on Definitely Not Therapy, we’re bringing you a powerful, emotional, and incredibly honest mental health conversation with Steve, a man I once worked with—but who’s walked one of the hardest journeys imaginable.At one point, S...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:16:49
From a crack cocaine close call to clean living - Stuart’s Raw Recovery Story
In this gripping and emotionally honest episode of Definitely Not Therapy, Dan Lawrence is joined by DJ Stuart — a man who nearly lost everything to addiction but made the courageous choice to change his life.🔥 Addiction Nearly Took His...
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Episode 2
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57:39
Definitely Not Therapy Begins: Dan Lawrence & Al Casey on Mental Health, Viral Fame & the Power of Laughing Through It
The raw, hilarious, and brutally honest mental health podcast the internet’s been waiting for.Hosted by Dan Lawrence — social media personality, storyteller, and proud oversharer — this isn’t your average self-help talk. It...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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