All Chats Pod

Episode 39 - The Empowerment Chat

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:13:15 GMT

The thirty ninth episode sees Mesh chat to Zarak Fatah about his journey to find purpose from the loud noise of the hospitality scene to the tranquility as an empowerment coach. Zarak also chats about the power of the relationships close to you and how to overcome elements of your past.

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Episode 38 - The Andy Man's Club

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT

The thirty eighty episode sees Mesh chat to Mark Menzies about mental health as a father, his work with The Andy Man's club and the power of belonging as he joined a choir - The Bantam of the Opera

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Episode 37 - The Mr USA Chat

Sun, 11 May 2025 19:38:00 GMT

The thirty seventh episode sees Mesh chat to Cormac Murphy about grief, addiction and sobriety, as well as discussing his journey from reality television to becoming Mr USA.

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Episode 36 - The Top Boy Chat

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 19:14:05 GMT

The thirty sixth episode sees Mesh chat to Zamour 'Top Boy' Johnson about mental health within the fitness and wellness scene, mental health within ethnic minorities and he also discusses the sudden passing of his brother.

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Episode 35 - The Moving Abroad Chat

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:17:03 GMT

The thirty fifth episode sees Mesh chat to Ryan Linden about the trials and tribulations of moving abroad alone, how he manages homesickness and how he's acclimatized to another country and culture.

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Episode 34 - The Diagnosis Chat

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 18:17:11 GMT

The thirty fourth episode sees Mesh chat to Kirsten Van Terheyden about her diagnosis of ADHD and Autism later in life at the age of 32. She reflects on living with her mental health hiccups through her younger days and explains the growth to her new current life as a parent and partner.

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Episode 33 - The Coming Out Chat

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 02:09:35 GMT

In the thirty third episode, Mesh chats to Kirsten Guy, about acknowledging her client's head space as a personal trainer, the challenges she faced in coming out and how childhood and family trauma helped shape her as an adult.

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Episode 32 - The Self-Talk Chat

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 15:52:23 GMT

In the thirty second episode, Mesh chats to Cass Cooper, about the vocabulary we use to talk about ourselves, understanding the patterns that challenging events can cause and how helpful she has found therapy.

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Episode 31 - The Trauma Chat

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:57:23 GMT

In the thirty first episode, Mesh chats to Joe Jepps about how he dealt with the loss of his mother, the power of self awareness and how his past experiences are helping him deal with his latest tragic news.

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Episode 30 - The Deep Dive Chat

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 03:31:42 GMT

In the thirtieth episode, Mesh & Faktor take a deeper look into their own mental health hiccups and how they have been able to manage them better since the first episode.

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Episode 29 - The Welcome Back Chat

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:05:07 GMT

In the twenty-ninth episode, Mesh & Faktor chat after a long hiatus about developments in their personal lives, how they have used what they've learnt about their own mental health and a look into future episodes.

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Episode 28 - The Bro Chats Chat

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:35:44 GMT

In the twenty-eighth episode, Mesh & Faktor chat to Tom Harding who leads Bro Chats - a men's mental health organization in Sydney. The chat discusses the workshops he initiates, how he started the movement from scratch and his own mental health journey.

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Episode 27 - The Cold Exposure Chat

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 18:36:30 GMT

In the twenty-seventh episode, Mesh & Faktor chat to Justine Solomons about her experiences of cold exposure, how she got into open water swimming and the benefits the activity has on her mental health.

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Episode 26 - The Male Infertility Chat

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:29:13 GMT

In the twenty-sixth episode, Mesh & Faktor chat to Jordan Ashworth about the difficulties he has faced trying to create a family. Jordan also tackles the taboo topic of male infertility and the male aspect of the processes and pressures of creating a family, as well as how he's come to terms of not being able to create a child.

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Episode 25 - The Relationship Chat

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:47:25 GMT

In the twenty-fifth episode, Mesh & Faktor chat to Jack Robson about his own mental health hiccups, particularly around the roles and effects of relationships in his life. These include, relationships at work, relationships with partners and also how he reassessed his own relationship he has with himself.

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Episode 24 - The Racism Chat

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 21:58:36 GMT

In the twenty-fourth episode, Mesh chats to Faktor about how the racial abuse he received as a child was the catalyst to his mental health hiccups. The personal and often emotional episode builds upon the notion of being an ally when it comes to racism and how society can only continue to improve.

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Episode 22 - The Fighter Pilot Chat

Mon, 24 May 2021 20:31:27 GMT

In the twenty-second episode, Faktor & Mesh chat to RAF, Red Arrow and Top Gun graduate Dan Lowes about working in high pressure environments, the importance of effective communication and having the ability to unlock the potential in others. The chat also enhances on Episode 7 - The Disappointments Chat, as Dan stresses how beneficial it is to learn through failure.

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Episode 21 - The Actor Chat

Wed, 05 May 2021 19:16:06 GMT

In the twenty-first episode, Faktor & Mesh chat to actor Joe Layton about following his dream of becoming an actor, the appearance vs. reality of Hollywood and the importance of being true to yourself. The chat also details the importance of good mental health and a positive mindset when you have just one chance to shine.

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Episode 20 - The Lieutenant Commander

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 20:35:50 GMT

In the twentieth episode, Faktor & Mesh chat to lieutenant-commander Charlotte Fredrickson about her life in the royal navy, the training involved and the role her gender played in the workplace and on the rugby field. The chat also touches upon questions around misogyny and what males can do better, in light of the Sarah Everard tragedy.

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Episode 19 - The Concussion Chat

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:42:24 GMT

In the nineteenth episode, Faktor & Mesh chat to London Irish and former HAC rugby coach Jack Pattinson about his own experience with the invisible injury concussion. The chat discusses how emotions were dealt a blow as an after effect, Jack's brief loss of identity and an in depth discussion about mental health within coaching.

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Episode 18 - The Lioness Chat

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:16:14 GMT

In the eighteenth episode, Faktor & Mesh chat to Everton & England's Izzy Christiansen about the highs and lows of being a professional footballer. The personal and open chat touches upon social media, turning disappointment into opportunity and the power of team bonding, as well as a trip down memory lane reminiscing over some well deserved past celebrations.

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Episode 17 - The Doctor Chat

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 15:01:01 GMT

In the seventieth episode, Faktor & Mesh chat to Dr. Stephanie Slater about her own mental health journey. The chat discusses her work in the NHS, the process of gaining professional help regarding your mental health, as well as mentioning her own self care tips.

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Episode 16- The Mindfulness Chat

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:49:15 GMT

In the sixteenth episode, Faktor & Mesh chat to psychotherapist and mindfulness instructor Mark Elton about how he got into mindfulness and what the practice is (along with it's positives and negatives). The chat also touches upon the mental health of a certain former president and culminates with a short mindfulness session for listeners to join in with.

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Episode 15 - The Reflection Chat

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 19:31:01 GMT

In the fifteenth episode, Faktor & Mesh reflect on 2020, looking at the mental positives they have taken from the global pandemic situation, a reflection on previous episodes and also discussing why we all shouldn't 'write off' the year.

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Episode 14 - The Grieving 2.0 Chat

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:41:48 GMT

In the fourteenth episode, Faktor & Mesh continue the grieving conversation, as they chat to Jamie Tones of Flipside Pod & Bondi Bowls about his grieving process around his university housemate's suicide and the similarity and differences vs. Stephen Jenkins' process in Episode 13. The chat also discusses Jamie's relationship hiccups as well as his year of sobriety and how it aided his mental health.

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Episode 13 - The Grieving Chat

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 23:38:24 GMT

In the thirteenth episode, Faktor & Mesh chat to team-mate Stephen Jenkins about the grieving process of his friend's suicide when he was younger vs. his grandads death last year. The chat discusses male suicide, the importance of what people say to those suffering at the time and how empathy can be such a powerful tool in such situations.

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Episode 12 - The Book Of Man Chat

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 14:17:44 GMT

In the twelfth episode, Faktor & Mesh chat to Mark Sandford, co-founder of The Book Of Man, an online support network for offering advice and inspiration to modern men. The chat discusses why the platform was created, Mark's own personal experiences, the 'older' generation's conflict with mental health and why the media industry can be the leader in eradicating the workplace stigma. Stay tuned for the best triple threat round yet!

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Episode 11 - The Lockdown 2.0 Chat

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 13:30:51 GMT

In the eleventh episode, Faktor & Mesh re-visit (unexpectedly) their first lockdown chat - discussing what they have learnt from the first lockdown that they are taking into this one, the importance of realistic goal-setting for their mental health and how their short taste of the 'new normal' could trigger mental health hiccups in the future.

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Episode 10 - The Bodybuilder Chat

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:42:40 GMT

In the tenth episode, Faktor & Mesh chat to ex-bodybuilder Dan Casey about his motivation to get into the sport, the effect it has on his mental and physical health and the three have an open discussion about the opinions on the male body image. The episode also crosses themes mentioned previously in both the Disappointments Chat & Social Media Chat.

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Episode 9 - The Social Media Chat

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:09:34 GMT

In the ninth episode, Faktor & Mesh discuss the role social media and messaging can play with one's mental health, their own relationships with the different platforms and how powerful a tool it can be when used in a thoughtful manner.

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Episode 8 - The Priory & Pregnancy Chat

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:28:46 GMT

In the eighth episode, Faktor & Mesh chat to Patricia Stevens about her own personal mental health hiccups and how they led her to being referred to the Priory hospital. With a bun currently in the oven, Patricia also explains the mental health process around pregnancy, including her own experience of suffering a miscarriage.

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Episode 7 - The Disappointments Chat

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 18:59:58 GMT

In the seventh episode, Faktor & Mesh discuss key disappointing turning points in their lives and how their poor mental health at the time exaggerated the outcomes. Looking back, both men's stories share relatable and similar feelings to one another's, whilst simultaneously providing a new outlook on how they would react today if such disappointments arose.

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Episode 6 - The Teacher Chat

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:33:35 GMT

In the sixth episode, Faktor & Mesh chat to English teacher and rugby coach David Sharkey about mental health within schools and the education system, his own work as a crisis volunteer for the charity Shout and how hobbies such as sports can act as a vehicle for often difficult conversations. Sharkey also emphasizes the importance of 'dropping the mask' and how showing his own vulnerability led to a powerful conclusion with his students.

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Episode 5 - The Workplace Chat

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 18:39:43 GMT

In the fifth episode, Faktor & Mesh discuss their own personal experiences of suffering from mental health hiccups within the workplace, the importance for employers to promote a good mental health amongst it's employees and the boys give a few ideas over initiatives employers can implement to all their staff to help - including how to deal with the current working from home lifestyle.

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Episode 4 - The Firefighter Chat

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 18:30:59 GMT

In the fourth episode, Faktor & Mesh chat with London firefighter Carl Donald about the importance of controlling mental health in his profession, his toughest challenge to date and everybody's burning childhood firefighter questions get answered. The boys also continue the conversation about race with Carl about his own experiences, particularly inter-racial relationships.

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Episode 3 - The Lockdown Chat

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 19:57:53 GMT

In the third episode, Faktor & Mesh discuss whether or not their pre-existing mental health hiccups have gotten louder during lockdown, what they have done to silence them and also their own unique take on what they would hope people take from this situation into the new "normal" lifestyle.

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Episode 2 - The George Floyd Chat

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 18:45:13 GMT

In the second episode, Faktor & Mesh invite their team-mate Lawrence Anfo Whyte onto the podcast to discuss the week's events surrounding the barbaric death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Hackney born and bred to Ghanian parents and also having studied in USA, Larry passionately talks about many topics including his own personal experiences surrounding race, what he would like to now see us all do as a positive act of change and how the last week has been his biggest mental health 'hiccup' of his life.

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Episode 1 - The Intros Chat

Sun, 17 May 2020 16:16:09 GMT

In the first episode, Faktor & Mesh discuss why they want to start a podcast around the topic of mental health and also discuss why society is now more accommodating to such material, compared to when they both initially discovered their first mental health 'hiccups'.

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