The Black Country Blokes
BCB
Introducing The Black Country Blokes, a podcast that dives deep into the topics of mental health, disability, and the ups and downs of life in general. With hosts Lee Cadman and Kev Dillon leading the way, each episode brings a wealth of insights and perspectives to the table, thanks to the addition of guest experts from various fields.
The Black Country Blokes isn't just another podcast - it's a safe and welcoming space where listeners can feel heard, understood, and empowered to tackle life's challenges head-on. From mental health struggles to navigating life with a disability, the conversations are honest, raw, and always thought-provoking.
Join Lee, Kev, and their guests as they share their experiences, challenges, and victories in a way that inspires and uplifts. With a blend of humor, vulnerability, and expertise, The Black Country Blokes is the podcast that will leave you feeling seen, heard, and ready to take on the world. Tune in today and join the conversation!
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Achieving Your Dreams
The Black Country Blokes
11/09/21 • 64 min
We ask Team GB boxing World Class Performance Coach Bob Dillon what does it take to achieve your dream.
#dream #love #life #motivation #believe #success #happy #inspiration #follow #like #dreams #lifestyle #goals #quotes #dreambig #passion #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #love #anxiety #mentalhealthmatters #depression #health #mindfulness #wellness #life #healing #loveyourself #happiness #positivity #positivevibes #therapy #mindset #quotes #meditation #mentalillness #psychology #happy #bhfyp
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Arv Mittoo The Journeyman's Journey
The Black Country Blokes
11/28/21 • 105 min
This week we speak to Arv Mittoo former professional boxer about his childhood, his boxing career and achieving 100 professional fights.
#boxing #fitness #training #boxingtraining #fight #gym #workout #fighter #motivation #boxinglife #sport #jiujitsu #boxer #champion #boxingworkout #sports #knockout #fitnessmotivation #fighting #bhfyp
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Helping Domestic abuse Victims
The Black Country Blokes
10/12/21 • 55 min
Let’s Go Purple!
It’s really easy to get involved:
1. Pick a date in October to Go Purple.
2. Download our Fundraising pack for activity ideas here: www.blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk/gopurple/
3. Tell us all about your Go Purple plans – call Deb or Liz on 0121 553 0090
4. Have LOTS OF FUN and take photos on your Go Purple day!
5. Tell us how much you raise and donate here: www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/GoPurple
Funds raised for Go Purple go directly towards our Crisis Fund, which helps women in refuge furnish their new homes with what they need.
Families often move into a house with very little belongings and little money to buy everything they need.
This means:
No curtains
No carpet
No sofa
Barely the basics needed to start their new life.
These are items that many of us already have, that we’ve saved for or upgraded or replaced over the years.
But imagine having to start completely from scratch because of domestic violence.
Imagine having to choose between buying a washing machine or a bed.
Imagine only having enough money for a bed but not a sofa.
Or not enough money for towels, a toaster or even a kettle.
Help make a house a home by donating today.
Click here to donate now: virginmoneygiving.com/fund/GoPurple
More about Go Purple here: www.blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk/gopurple/
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Prisons, Prisoners, Addiction And Loneliness
The Black Country Blokes
09/21/21 • 67 min
Tonight we are going to be talking will John Reed and Edd the Head Flanagan. We will be discussing John's prison talks and Edd's experiences in prison, his addiction and recovery.
#prison #jail #prisonlife #prisonreform #love #inmate #justice #incarceration #criminaljusticereform #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #life #mindfulness #wellness #inspiration #fitness #healing #happiness #positivity #positivevibes #mindset #therapy #meditation #happy #mentalillness #psychology #bhfyp
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2 Time Paralympian James Roberts
The Black Country Blokes
08/24/21 • 106 min
James competed for Great Britain at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, finishing fifth in the trunk and arm classification in adaptive rowing. He also competed for Great Britain at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, finishing 8th in the sitting volleyball. We will discuss his mental health and disability and find out what it takes to become a Paralympian.
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England 2 Germany 0, How A Win Can Help Your Mental Health.
The Black Country Blokes
06/29/21 • 36 min
We are back, live tonight on our usual Tuesday slot, and after England's historic win we are talking about how a big win can help your mental health.
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What Does It Take To Become A World Champion? With Boxing World Champion Richie Woodhall
The Black Country Blokes
05/25/21 • 33 min
What Does It Take To Become A World Champion? Tonight we get to ask a man who has been there and done it, Olympic bronze medalist, Commonwealth middleweight champion, European middleweight champion and WBC super-middleweight champion Richie Woodhall.
Richie will talk to us about his career, highs and lows, and what mentality it took to reach the top.
#youtube #facebook #podcast #live #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthadvocate #wbc #olympics #mentalhealthmatters #radioshow #radiohost #radio #anxiety #anxietyawareness #depression
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Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Bipolar UK
A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.
Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Men's Health Forum
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
No Panic
Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.
Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
OCD Action
Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.
Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge
Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk
OCD UK
A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.
Phone: 0333 212 7890 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Website: www.ocduk.org
PAPYRUS
Young suicide prevention society.
Phone: HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm, and 2pm to 5pm on weekends)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Rethink Mental Illness
Support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
Website: www.rethink.org
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare
Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support
YoungMinds
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
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How To Find Happiness
The Black Country Blokes
04/20/21 • 44 min
We are joined once again by Pat Lewis to discuss life and how to find happiness.
Is happiness money related, mind related or in your circumstances?
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #love #anxiety #motivation #depression #health #mentalhealthmatters #life #mindfulness #loveyourself #wellness #inspiration #fitness #healing #happiness #positivity #positivevibes #quotes #mindset #therapy #covid #instagood #happy #meditation #mentalillness #yourself #bhfyp
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https://twitter.com/tbcblokes
https://www.instagram.com/theblackcountryblokes/?hl=en
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Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
The bipolar UK
A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.
Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably for men aged 15 to 35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Men's Health Forum
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
No Panic
Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.
Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
OCD Action
Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.
Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5 pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge.
Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk
OCD UK
A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.
Phone: 0333 212 7890 (Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm)
Website: www.ocduk.org
PAPYRUS
Young suicide prevention society.
Phone: HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm, and 2 pm to 5 pm on weekends)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Rethink Mental Illness
Support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4 pm)
Website: www.rethink.org
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Text care: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare
Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support
YoungMinds
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4 pm)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
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What Country Would You Chose To Lockdown In?
The Black Country Blokes
02/18/21 • 38 min
If you could have chosen a different country to lockdown in, which country would it be?
#covid #covid19 #cornavirus #lockdown3 #lockdown #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #love #anxiety #motivation #depression #health #mentalhealthmatters #mindfulness #life #wellness #loveyourself #fitness #inspiration #healing #happiness #positivity #positivevibes #covid #quotes #therapy #mindset #meditation #mentalillness #instagood #happy #psychology
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Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
The bipolar UK
A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.
Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably for men aged 15 to 35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Men's Health Forum
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 6 pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
No Panic
Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.
Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
OCD Action
Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.
Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5 pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge.
Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk
OCD UK
A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.
Phone: 0333 212 7890 (Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm)
Website: www.ocduk.org
PAPYRUS
Young suicide prevention society.
Phone: HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm and 7 pm to 10 pm, and 2 pm to 5 pm on weekends)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Rethink Mental Illness
Support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4 pm)
Website: www.rethink.org
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Text care: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare
Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support
YoungMinds
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4 pm)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
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Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health & Wellbeing | The Black Country Blokes Podcast
The Black Country Blokes
03/27/25 • 53 min
In this episode of The Black Country Blokes, Lee and Kev talk to Matthew Potter, a Registered Mental Health Nurse, MANTRA Therapist, and founder of Reclaiming Wellbeing C.I.C.. Matthew shares his journey, insights into mental health care, and his mission to provide accessible wellbeing workshops, 1:1 counselling, and corporate mental health support.
We explore topics such as:
✅ The importance of accessible mental health support
✅ The impact of stigma on mental health recovery
Join us for an honest, eye-opening discussion on mental health, wellbeing, and making support accessible to all.
🔗 Learn more about Reclaiming Wellbeing: https://www.reclaimingwellbeing.co.uk/
🎧 Available on YouTube, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn
#MentalHealth #Podcast #EatingDisorders #Wellbeing #ReclaimingWellbeing #TheBlackCountryBlokes #Counselling #Mindset #MentalHealthAwareness #BreakingTheStigma
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Black Country Blokes have?
The Black Country Blokes currently has 241 episodes available.
What topics does The Black Country Blokes cover?
The podcast is about Courage, Suicide, Mens Health, Health & Fitness, Anxiety, Alternative Health, Mental Health, Mindset, Depression, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Disability and Health.
What is the most popular episode on The Black Country Blokes?
The episode title 'Understanding TRT Therapy with Dr. Lloyd Baron | The Black Country Blokes Podcast' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Black Country Blokes?
The average episode length on The Black Country Blokes is 49 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Black Country Blokes released?
Episodes of The Black Country Blokes are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Black Country Blokes?
The first episode of The Black Country Blokes was released on Sep 30, 2019.
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