The Men's Mental Health Podcast hosted by Philip Briscoe

Episodes

June 6, 2025

Having It All and Still Asking: Is This It? with Josh Fineman

In this episode, we're joined by Josh Fineman . Josh had the career, the young family, the success but behind it all was exhaustion, self-doubt, and a relentless voice asking, “Is this it?” In this honest and revealing conver...

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May 29, 2025

Feeding Others, While Falling Apart, with Adam Smith

Trigger warning : This episode includes honest discussions about suicide attempts, mental illness, domestic violence, and trauma. Adam Smith’s story is unlike anything you’ve heard - and exactly what so many men need to hear....

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May 16, 2025

Stand Up to Anorexia Because Comedy Can Save Lives, with Dave Chawner

T rigger warning: includes frank discussion of eating disorders, body image, and mental health. How do you find laughter in something that nearly kills you? In this episode, comedian and mental health advocate Dave Chawner ta...

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May 5, 2025

Can I Just Go Back to Bed Forever? - Living with Depressive Illness, …

In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Lawry, a former lawyer and long-time stay-at-home dad, who offers a frank and considered account of what it’s like to live with depressive illness across much of adult life. Mark brings a...

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April 28, 2025

Demystifying Therapy: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Too Afra…

In this powerful and compassionate conversation, we explore what really happens when life knocks down every support structure you thought you could rely on. We talk to Matt, a qualified therapist and podcaster about his own l...

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April 21, 2025

Laughter as a Lifeline: Using Comedy to Craic the Silence on Men’s Me…

In this episode, we meet the incomparable John Ryan, award-winning comedian, social commentator, and all-around force for good. With a sharp tongue and a massive heart, John has made it his mission to reach people on the topi...

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April 13, 2025

A Raw Conversation About Suicide and Survival, with Chris Frederick

This episode of Mid-Life Men includes open and honest discussions about mental health challenges, including suicide. Some listeners may find this content distressing. In this frank and powerful episode, we hear from a man who...

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April 7, 2025

Authentic Masculinity: Rediscovering Who You Were Meant to Be, with R…

What happens when a man spends decades surviving, but never truly living? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, poet, coach, and men's trauma specialist Rick Belden joins us to explore how childhood wounds - especiall...

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March 26, 2025

How to Stop Poisoning Your Mind and Body, with Christian Elliot

Have you ever wondered why you feel physically unwell when you're emotionally stressed, or why even small lifestyle changes can dramatically impact your mental and physical health? In this episode, we dive into the interconne...

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March 17, 2025

How the 12 Steps Can Change Any Life, with Ian Morgan Cron

In this episode, my guest is Ian Morgan Cron, bestselling author, psychotherapist, and Enneagram expert. Most people hear “12 Steps” and think of Alcoholics Anonymous. But what if we told you this programme isn’t just for peo...

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March 10, 2025

Losing a Father to Suicide and Learning to Live, with Will Castle

In this deeply personal episode, Will Castle shares his experience of losing his father to suicide and the years of silence that followed. He reflects on the complexities of his childhood, his father’s struggles, and the mome...

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March 3, 2025

Even Olympians Struggle with Mental Health, with Jack Green OLY

In this compelling episode, two-time Olympian Jack Green shares his raw and deeply personal journey through elite sport, mental health struggles, and the pursuit of fulfilment beyond medals. At the peak of his career, Jack w...

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Feb. 21, 2025

How to Release Your Emotional Baggage, with Cedric Bertelli

In this episode, I'm joined by Cedric Bertelli as we dive deep into the hidden mechanics of emotional pain, trauma, and healing. Our guest shares his insights from years of research on how the brain forms destructive emotiona...

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Feb. 7, 2025

Why I Ran 401 Marathons in 401 Days, with Ben Smith

What does it take to survive bullying, internalised shame, and two suicide attempts and then go on to run 401 marathons in 401 days ? In this raw and inspiring episode, we sit down with Ben Smith , whose remarkable journey fr...

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Feb. 1, 2025

The more eyes on your shame, the less control shame has over you, wit…

In this episode, join us for an unforgettable conversation with Warren McKee, an Iraq War veteran who came home to face the depths of PTSD, addiction, and homelessness, only to rise as a resilient entrepreneur and life coach....

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Jan. 20, 2025

Workplace Mental Health: A Survival Guide, with Tom Oxley

In this episode, I am joined by Tom Oxley, a workplace mental health consultant, trainer, and support specialist whose TEDx talk on mental health has inspired over three-quarters of a million viewers. Years ago, while forging...

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Jan. 12, 2025

Wake up: Stop Numbing, Start Living! with Patrick Sperry

In this powerful episode, Patrick Sperry reflects on how perfectionism created an endless cycle of striving and dissatisfaction. From giving up a promising professional soccer career to chasing a dream of being a rock star in...

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Jan. 7, 2025

How to be Resilient: Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight! with Adri…

Ever wondered how to stay calm and grounded while pivoting careers in the midst of chaos? Meet Adrian de Coursey , whose professional path took him from corporate strategy at Shell and Johnson & Johnson to running a small fam...

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Dec. 23, 2024

Overcoming Unshakable Unhappiness: Remove that rock from your shoe! w…

Are you craving more energy, deeper relationships, and a stronger sense of purpose, yet somehow, you are caught in a cycle of “unshakable unhappiness”? In this illuminating conversation, I sit down with psychologist and Silic...

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Dec. 15, 2024

Healing Unresolved Trauma to Reclaim Your Life, with Mike Skrypnek

In this raw and powerful episode, we talk to Mike Skrypnek, an international bestselling author, men’s mental health advocate, CEO of Grow Get Give Coaching, and founder of the Unlimited Worth Project. Once a successful inves...

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Dec. 7, 2024

From Bipolar Battles to Making a Life-Saving Promise, with Craig Hami…

Join me for a powerful conversation with Craig Hamilton, a man whose life story transcends boundaries and stigma. A celebrated sports broadcaster and former coal miner, Craig faced his greatest challenge not underground or be...

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Nov. 26, 2024

Why Bother? Fighting an Overwhelming Sense of Futility, with Patrick …

In this open and honest episode, we're joined by Patrick Donnelly, who discusses the often-unspoken struggles men face when the weight of life feels overwhelming and futile. Patrick bravely shares how anxiety and depression t...

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Nov. 18, 2024

Finding Your Voice: How Self-Expression Empowers Men, with Dr Danny B…

In this compelling episode, we dive deep into the silent struggles many men face in expressing themselves—emotionally, verbally, and even creatively. Joined by Dr Danny Brassell, a dynamic speaker, author, and first and forem...

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Nov. 4, 2024

Living Between Extremes: The Realities of Bipolar's Highs and Lows, w…

In this episode, David Westgate shares his deeply personal journey with bipolar 1, reflecting on how the disorder manifested in his life and the impact it had on his relationships, career, and daily routines. He describes the...

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