
James Rowberry
03/09/22 • 51 min
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Hello and welcome to the podcast!
In episode 2 I’m speaking to James Rowberry, current first team manager at Newport County. Myself and James go way back to our youth days at Newport County Academy so was great to have the chance to catch up with him.
James is very open and honest about his career to date, what makes him tick and the importance of having a positive mindset.
In this episode we talk about:
- James' footballing journey from retiring as a player at 21 through to becoming Newport County manager at 36
- The importance of mindset and positivity
- Pressures and motivations
- How a strong support network is essential
- How his core values are so important to him and those around him
Having finished recording this episode I felt very inspired and a lot more aware of how I could make changes to positively impact my own mental health and wellbeing - I'm sure you will feel the same too.
Make sure you like, subscribe and follow - this podcast is available on all of your usual podcasting streams! - links are all on my Instagram page
Got a question or a suggestion? Send me a message on Instagram @The_Man2ManPodcast or on Facebook @TheMan2ManPodcast
NB - If you or you know anyone that is struggling then please seek help from a professional - here is a great list of different mental health services that will provide specialist advice and support
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Hello and welcome to the podcast!
In episode 2 I’m speaking to James Rowberry, current first team manager at Newport County. Myself and James go way back to our youth days at Newport County Academy so was great to have the chance to catch up with him.
James is very open and honest about his career to date, what makes him tick and the importance of having a positive mindset.
In this episode we talk about:
- James' footballing journey from retiring as a player at 21 through to becoming Newport County manager at 36
- The importance of mindset and positivity
- Pressures and motivations
- How a strong support network is essential
- How his core values are so important to him and those around him
Having finished recording this episode I felt very inspired and a lot more aware of how I could make changes to positively impact my own mental health and wellbeing - I'm sure you will feel the same too.
Make sure you like, subscribe and follow - this podcast is available on all of your usual podcasting streams! - links are all on my Instagram page
Got a question or a suggestion? Send me a message on Instagram @The_Man2ManPodcast or on Facebook @TheMan2ManPodcast
NB - If you or you know anyone that is struggling then please seek help from a professional - here is a great list of different mental health services that will provide specialist advice and support
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Previous Episode

The Mates Episode
First of all hello, and welcome to the podcast!
It’s finally here and, for this very first ever episode, I’m speaking to some good friends of mine who I’ve known for what seems like an eternity - Dai, Millet and Tommo.
As a friendship group along with our other mates I’d say we’re a pretty close group. We’ve either grown up together or met at college and have been friends ever since. We’ve been through a lot of life events together and have shared many, many laughs and good times.
Like many others though, we don’t really talk about issues that are affecting us and about our mental health. So, what better way to start than on this podcast!
In this episode we talk about:
- Why men may find it so hard to talk openly about mental health (even to friends)
- Dealing with mental illnesses (depression and anxiety)
- How work impacts on our mental health and how we try to maintain a good mental health
- Social media
- How bad physical health can impact you mentally
It’s unrefined, unpolished and raw but very open, honest and thought provoking. So sit back, relax and listen to episode one of The Man2Man Podcast - The Mates Episode
Make sure you like, subscribe and follow - this podcast is available on all of your usual podcasting streams!
Got a question or a suggestion? Send me a message on Instagram @The_Man2ManPodcast or on Facebook @TheMan2ManPodcast
NB - If you or you know anyone that is struggling then please seek help from a professional - here is a great list of different mental health services that will provide specialist advice and support
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Next Episode

Lloyd Ashley
Hello and welcome back to the podcast!
This is the one where Lloyd meets Lloyd - not confusing at all!!
Delighted to welcome Lloyd Ashley onto the podcast to share his thoughts and his work within the area of mental health and well-being.
Lloyd is a current Ospreys player who has amassed over 150 appearances fo far! He's Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead for the Wales Rugby Players' Association and has created his own company working on the de-stigmatisation and developing the awareness of mental health - Living Well with Lloyd Ashley (@LivingWellWithLloydAshley).
He is very much a mental health champion and mental health advocate.
In this episode we talk about:
- The importance of a safe and supportive culture
- How mental health awareness and feeling safe is vital in allowing people to open up about their issues
- Lloyd's journey within mental health and wellbeing
- Support through listening and just being there for someone
- His role as Mental Health Lead for the WRPA
- The story behind his business, Living Well with Lloyd Ashley
Listening to Lloyd speak so passionately about mental health and raising awareness is fantastic. He's knowledgable, driven and genuine - you cannot help but feel motivated listening to what he has to say!
So, sit back, relax and listen to episode 3 of The Man2Man Podcast with Lloyd Ashley!
Make sure you like, subscribe and follow - this podcast is available on all of your usual podcasting streams! - links are all on my Instagram page @The_Man2ManPodcast
Got a question or a suggestion? Send me a message on Instagram @The_Man2ManPodcast or on Facebook @TheMan2ManPodcast
NB - If you or you know anyone that is struggling then please seek help from a professional - here is a great list of different mental health services that will provide specialist advice and support
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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