The Man Hug
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.
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08/29/24 • 107 min
Theme: The Arts.
In this episode we have three more amazing guests who all discuss the arts and mental health with personal stories and discussion.
We are joined by the wonderful Mersey Wylie. Mersey is an incredible musician who talks about music and mental health with an insight into her own story and what men can learn from using music as a platform to express thoughts and feelings. Mersey also leads two choirs and discusses the power of community-based singing. We are also joined by award-winning filmmaker Martin Wallace who tells us all about the wonderful Ron Gittins and Ron's Place. This is a brilliant discussion on such a much-loved character and how his memory and artwork now lives on thanks to a huge campaign to preserve his home. And if that’s not enough...we are also joined by Liverpool indie choir artistic director Tim Taylor on a discussion about singing along with their plans for a 1000-piece choir in September in aid of Woodlands Hospice 💚🧠
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Hosted by:
Dean McShane
Conleth Kelly
Ian Pierce Hayes
and
Dan Cooper
04/08/24 • 58 min
Theme: The Mind.
We are joined by special guest Dr John Parrington, associate professor in cellular and molecular Pharmacology at University of Oxford. John has published numerous books on subjects such as the Mind and Consciousness. John answers some important questions on the power of the human mind and describes his lived experience of losing his sister to suicide.
We are also joined by Jake Mills of Chasing the Stigma, who was our first ever guest to give us a one year update.
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Hosted by:
Dean McShane
Conleth Kelly
Ian Pierce Hayes
and
Dan Cooper
This months Man Hug is on the theme of Tragedy, events in which we can not predict. We are joined by two wonderful guests.
Sheila Coleman from the Hillsborough Justice Campaign who talks to us about the effects that such a tragedy had on so many families who she worked closely with and others within her community. Her tireless campaigning and advocacy has been so inspirational to many. Upon reflection Sheila offers a wonderful insight and advice for what men can do post trauma.
We are also joined by Phil Roberts CEO of Journeymen and a Hillsborough survivor. Phil talks about his own traumatic experience of Hillsborough and how his project Journeymen is helping so many men on the Wirral.
Hillsborough Justice Campaign http://www.contrast.org/hillsborough/
Journeymen Wirral https://journeymencic.com
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Hosted by:
Dean McShane
Conleth Kelly
Ian Pierce Hayes
and
Dan Cooper
This episode focuses on the soundtrack to our lives. Utilizing the work of Playlist for LIfe and how special music is in our lives and memories.
In this December Christmas special Nasher discusses his experience with Frankie Goes to Hollywood and his life as a Celebrant, along with adding the soundtrack to his life.
We are also joined by Nat Gavin who tells us all about the amazing work Merseyside Dementia Friendly Radio do.
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Hosted by:
Dean McShane
Conleth Kelly
Ian Pierce Hayes
and
Dan Cooper
09/26/24 • 76 min
On this episode, we are joined by ex-professional rugby professional Ian Knott. Ian represented GB at Academy level and played Professionally for 13 years with Warrington Wolves, Wakefield and Leigh. During his time at Leigh, he captained the team to the treble, which included promotion to the Super League for the first time in the clubs history. After sustaining a severe back injury that required 5 back operations and a Morphine pump implant Ian fought and overcame severe depression as well as psychosis (hearing voices). Ian tells his story so openly and honestly and in doing so is hoping to help men realise that the right help is out there in their darkest moments. Ian is now a spokesperson for sports mental health charity 'State of Mind' and he tells us all about their amazing work.
Paul Morgan also joins us from local charity 'Kit it Out'. Paul and his partner Michelle are helping to provide thousands of football kits to children and young people across the city so that they can fulfil their true potential.
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Hosted by:
Dean McShane
Conleth Kelly
Ian Pierce Hayes
and
Dan Cooper
The Man Hug - Ep008 - Happiness - Dr Sice (The Boo Radleys) and Mark Myers from Fishing the Mind
The Man Hug
11/09/23 • 73 min
This month's Man Hug is on the theme of Happiness. We are joined by Dr Sice, lead singer of the Boo Radleys, Psychologist and Author. He talks about his own battle with depression and how he has become a Doctor of Psychotherapeutic Psychology helping hundreds of clients with their own mental health difficulties. He also discusses his one man show “The secret of Happiness”.
We are also joined by Mark Myers, creator of the Fishing the Mind project who discusses how fishing has helped him with depression following the loss of a family member and how the project is now helping others.
Dr Sice - @SiceBooRadleys
Fishing the Mind - @fishingthemind
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Hosted by:
Dean McShane
Conleth Kelly
Ian Pierce Hayes
and
Dan Cooper
This Man Hug focuses on the theme of Community.
We are joined by Matty Caine who is an RMN and CEO of First Person CIC. Matty talks openly and honesty about losing his mum and the diagnosis he was given of Psychotic Depression. Matty has since created a service with no borders that enable simple quick access for mental health support.
We are also enjoyed by Timo Tearney and Tony Caveney from The Florrie who run men’s walking groups and guitar groups that are bringing people together to connect and feel part of a community.
https://www.firstpersonprojectcic.co.uk
@mattycaine87
@firstpersonCIC
@TheFlorrie
@WalkFlorrie
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Hosted by:
Dean McShane
Conleth Kelly
Ian Pierce Hayes
and
Dan Cooper
The Man Hug - Ep006 - Sexuality and mental health - Pete Price and Chris Porter GYRO (YPAS)
The Man Hug
10/04/23 • 69 min
On this Man Hug we are joined by legendary broadcaster Pete Price. Pete bravely discusses his horrific experience of Aversion Therapy.
We are also joined by Chris from local charity YPAS who runs an LGBTQ+ group for young people.
Pete Price https://linktr.ee/petecityprice
GYRO Liverpool - https://www.ypas.org.uk
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Hosted by:
Dean McShane
Conleth Kelly
Ian Pierce Hayes
and
Dan Cooper
08/22/23 • 80 min
Theme: Grief, Crisis & Hope!
This episode of the Man Hug features author and independent councillor Alan Gibbons. Alan discusses the grief process following the tragedy of losing his eldest son Joe. Twitter: @mygibbo
We are also joined by Head of Centre at James’s Place Andrew Noon, which is a men’s suicidal crisis centre.
https://www.jamesplace.org.uk/
@andrewnoon5
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Hosted by:
Dean McShane
Conleth Kelly
Ian Pierce Hayes
and
Dan Cooper
09/23/24 • 55 min
In this special one-off Man Hug our Conleth is on set at the latest Samaritans film. The film has been created as part of world suicide prevention day and whilst they were filming Conleth got to interview the wonderful people behind it including some of the dancers and directors (Erin Kelly, Katie-Ann McCabe, Laura Macy, Jack Watson). Episode 17 was on the theme of the Arts and this links in nicely, enjoy. Team Man Hug.
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If you have enjoyed the Podcast, why not buy the guys a coffee? your kind donations will go to the running costs of the Podcast -
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Hosted by:
Dean McShane
Conleth Kelly
Ian Pierce Hayes
and
Dan Cooper
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Man Hug have?
The Man Hug currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does The Man Hug cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Podcasts and Sexuality.
What is the most popular episode on The Man Hug?
The episode title 'The Man Hug - Ep - 009 Memories - Brian ‘Nasher’ Nash (Frankie goes to Hollywood) and Nat Gavin (Merseyside Dementia Friendly Radio)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Man Hug?
The average episode length on The Man Hug is 79 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Man Hug released?
Episodes of The Man Hug are typically released every 30 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of The Man Hug?
The first episode of The Man Hug was released on Apr 19, 2023.
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