60 acast.com Man Blues https://shows.acast.com/man-blues en Leon Deggs man,men,blues,depression,anxiety,society,mental health Leon Deggs A podcast where men talk about MENtal health. MENtal health. Tune in to hear discussions on issues and why men don't seem able to talk.

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]]> false Leon Deggs info+62af68ded2536c0014e792fb@mg-eu.acast.com 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62af68ded2536c0014e792fb/1660166963478-a29877b0dec5713464c7fd670b26ae0b.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/man-blues Man Blues Like father? Like son? Like father? Like son? Sun, 14 Jul 2024 09:00:01 GMT 18:37 669250267a7bbfd5f84ce914 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/like-father-like-son 669250267a7bbfd5f84ce914 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb like-father-like-son Analysing my father/son relationship full 2 52

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]]> What was I going to say? What was I going to say? Sun, 07 Jul 2024 09:00:51 GMT 14:21 6685ba67f364c6400824f8b4 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/what-was-i-going-to-say 6685ba67f364c6400824f8b4 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb what-was-i-going-to-say Why do we rely so much on our memories? full 2 51 This episode is all about being over-reliant on trusting your memory to remember that idea without you noting it down anywhere


Memory distrust syndrome

7 types of normal memory problems

Magnetic memory

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]]> This episode is all about being over-reliant on trusting your memory to remember that idea without you noting it down anywhere


Memory distrust syndrome

7 types of normal memory problems

Magnetic memory

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]]> Appreciation Day Appreciation Day Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:00:45 GMT 14:53 667e9281fad4724cde8b424c false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/appreciation-day 667e9281fad4724cde8b424c 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb appreciation-day Taking stock of what you have full 2 50 This episode is all about reminding yourself to take stock of what you have; critically evaluate where you are and decide if change is needed.


The importance of taking stock

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]]> This episode is all about reminding yourself to take stock of what you have; critically evaluate where you are and decide if change is needed.


The importance of taking stock

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]]> Opposite Day Opposite Day Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:00:09 GMT 14:05 666b51393fd8a200127edd5a false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/opposite-day 666b51393fd8a200127edd5a 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb opposite-day Why do I think the opposite to what others think? full 2 49 This episode is all about dealing with a flurry of thoughts which are in direct opposition to what is going on around you.

Not when discussing difficult topics, but more about when in a positivity seminar and thinking negatively.

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]]> This episode is all about dealing with a flurry of thoughts which are in direct opposition to what is going on around you.

Not when discussing difficult topics, but more about when in a positivity seminar and thinking negatively.

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]]> Infernal internal monologue Infernal internal monologue Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:00:31 GMT 14:21 666442fcdb997d00123863f4 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/infernal-internal-monologue 666442fcdb997d00123863f4 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb infernal-internal-monologue Why is my inner voice so horrible to me? full 2 48 This episode is all about that internal monologue and asking why it's always so horrible to me.


What is the negative critical voice

Silence your inner critic

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]]> This episode is all about that internal monologue and asking why it's always so horrible to me.


What is the negative critical voice

Silence your inner critic

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]]> Driving me mad Driving me mad Sun, 09 Jun 2024 09:00:28 GMT 14:53 665b03c66dda7800129a5835 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/driving-me-mad 665b03c66dda7800129a5835 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb driving-me-mad full 2 47

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]]> Gone with the wind Gone with the wind Sun, 02 Jun 2024 09:00:42 GMT 15:09 6654af237d54310013f8ac7d false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/gone-with-the-wind 6654af237d54310013f8ac7d 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb gone-with-the-wind Why we hide our true selves early-on in a relationship full 2 46 This episode is about the scourge of our gut and why it makes us want to fart in polite company; specifically in a new relationship.

When is a good time to introduce it?!


How to start farting in your new relationship (this requires an account to read it all, so you might want to find a hack way in)

Couples that fart together, stay together

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]]> This episode is about the scourge of our gut and why it makes us want to fart in polite company; specifically in a new relationship.

When is a good time to introduce it?!


How to start farting in your new relationship (this requires an account to read it all, so you might want to find a hack way in)

Couples that fart together, stay together

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]]> Compromise Schmompromise Compromise Schmompromise Sun, 26 May 2024 09:00:45 GMT 14:13 664e5858feff1c0012e511e7 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/compromise-schmompromise 664e5858feff1c0012e511e7 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb compromise-schmompromise Does your relationship have true compromise? full 2 45 On this episode we discuss compromise and whether it's happening for you or you just find yourself giving in and backing down.


Compromise: the good, that bad and the difference

Healthy vs Unhealthy compromise

How compromise helps your relationship


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]]> On this episode we discuss compromise and whether it's happening for you or you just find yourself giving in and backing down.


Compromise: the good, that bad and the difference

Healthy vs Unhealthy compromise

How compromise helps your relationship


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]]> There is power in a union There is power in a union Sun, 19 May 2024 09:00:04 GMT 14:21 664660e56a0bf4001276eb6a false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/there-is-power-in-a-union 664660e56a0bf4001276eb6a 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb there-is-power-in-a-union Strength in numbers and my group behaviour full 2 44 This episode is all about how behaviour is affected by having strength in numbers, but also about why sometimes being in a group isn't healthy.


Why Do People Act Differently in Groups

How to leave a group (of friends)

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]]> This episode is all about how behaviour is affected by having strength in numbers, but also about why sometimes being in a group isn't healthy.


Why Do People Act Differently in Groups

How to leave a group (of friends)

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]]> Overshare, undershare, wombling free Overshare, undershare, wombling free Sun, 12 May 2024 09:00:23 GMT 15:57 663be1dcead659001391cb9f false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/overshare-undershare-wombling-free 663be1dcead659001391cb9f 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb overshare-undershare-wombling-free The dangers of over- and undersharing full 2 43 This episode is about treading the tightrope of information sharing. When is too much? When is too little?

Is there a happy medium or does it simply depend on the audience and level of detail required?


Oversharing vs authenticity

How to know if I’m oversharing

Six Ways to Stop Oversharing

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]]> This episode is about treading the tightrope of information sharing. When is too much? When is too little?

Is there a happy medium or does it simply depend on the audience and level of detail required?


Oversharing vs authenticity

How to know if I’m oversharing

Six Ways to Stop Oversharing

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]]> <![CDATA[I'm a successful failure]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 09:00:16 GMT 14:37 6632a26468745800123bce34 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/im-a-successful-failure 6632a26468745800123bce34 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb im-a-successful-failure Or: how I fail to succeed full 2 42 This episode is all about reframing failure and why it's important to learn from but also to let go of your past failures.


Reframe failure

Successful people reframe

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]]> This episode is all about reframing failure and why it's important to learn from but also to let go of your past failures.


Reframe failure

Successful people reframe

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]]> Your racist friend Your racist friend Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:00:06 GMT 14:37 662ac3e87c82d00012a22982 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/your-racist-friend 662ac3e87c82d00012a22982 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb your-racist-friend full 2 41 This week's episode is all about those times I've met the husbands of my wife's friends and he's turned out to be a racist.

What do you do? What's the etiquette? Why am I worrying about these things and not just calling him out?

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]]> This week's episode is all about those times I've met the husbands of my wife's friends and he's turned out to be a racist.

What do you do? What's the etiquette? Why am I worrying about these things and not just calling him out?

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]]> Say what you mean Say what you mean Sun, 21 Apr 2024 09:00:51 GMT 13:49 66238fc86556260012c2bef4 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/say-what-you-mean 66238fc86556260012c2bef4 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb say-what-you-mean ... and mean what you say full 2 40 This week's show is all about the struggle men face when trying to understand those hidden non-verbal communication techniques from women.

Oh, and not to mention that they often speak in riddles and use confusing language.


Communicating with women

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]]> This week's show is all about the struggle men face when trying to understand those hidden non-verbal communication techniques from women.

Oh, and not to mention that they often speak in riddles and use confusing language.


Communicating with women

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]]> Incommunicado Incommunicado Sun, 14 Apr 2024 09:00:09 GMT 14:21 66158107dd3b8b001722d3a8 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/incommunicado 66158107dd3b8b001722d3a8 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb incommunicado full 2 39 This episode is all about the scourge of not texting back. This isn't just men not texting women, but men not texting in general.

Who do we think we are?!

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]]> This episode is all about the scourge of not texting back. This isn't just men not texting women, but men not texting in general.

Who do we think we are?!

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]]> Move over, darling Move over, darling Sun, 07 Apr 2024 09:00:18 GMT 14:53 6605d0582144e50017c72241 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/move-over-darling 6605d0582144e50017c72241 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb move-over-darling Why does life get in the way? full 2 38 This week's episode is all about life getting in the way and how it can affect friendships and social life.

Oh, and your Man Blues.

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]]> This week's episode is all about life getting in the way and how it can affect friendships and social life.

Oh, and your Man Blues.

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]]> Fancy a little mixer, sir? Fancy a little mixer, sir? Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:00:40 GMT 14:21 65f4262da062680017097f0a false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/fancy-a-little-mixer-sir 65f4262da062680017097f0a 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb fancy-a-little-mixer-sir Mixing friend groups full 2 37 This episode is all about the perils of mixing friend groups as well as being mixed into other friend groups.

It's not always easy to manage and ever more difficult to ensure your mixed-friend will enjoy themselves.

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]]> This episode is all about the perils of mixing friend groups as well as being mixed into other friend groups.

It's not always easy to manage and ever more difficult to ensure your mixed-friend will enjoy themselves.

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]]> Dealing with grief - part II Dealing with grief - part II Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:00:17 GMT 15:25 65e46695b8456c0016d3cb94 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/dealing-with-grief-part-ii 65e46695b8456c0016d3cb94 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb dealing-with-grief-part-ii How to cope with grief in others, again full 2 36 This show focuses on how you should behave in regard to reaching out to the grieving to give your support.

How do you use those new tools?!


21 ways to help someone you love through grief

How to check in on someone grieving

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]]> This show focuses on how you should behave in regard to reaching out to the grieving to give your support.

How do you use those new tools?!


21 ways to help someone you love through grief

How to check in on someone grieving

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]]> Special Guest: Duncan Special Guest: Duncan Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:00:36 GMT 51:08 65e106c5ef8f000017b9a779 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/special-guest-duncan 65e106c5ef8f000017b9a779 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb special-guest-duncan full 2 35 This week's episode features Duncan, a mental health professional and social worker who engages predominantly with teenagers as well as adults.

He shares his insights into his work.

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]]> This week's episode features Duncan, a mental health professional and social worker who engages predominantly with teenagers as well as adults.

He shares his insights into his work.

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]]> Dealing with grief - part I Dealing with grief - part I Sun, 10 Mar 2024 10:00:51 GMT 16:45 65d894777e8f7600174b2d13 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/dealing-with-grief-part-i 65d894777e8f7600174b2d13 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb dealing-with-grief-part-i How to cope when someone is grieving full 2 34 This episode is about not knowing how to handle someone's grief; not having the right toolkit to help them or yourself.


Helping someone who is grieving

Checklist for talking to someone who is grieving

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]]> This episode is about not knowing how to handle someone's grief; not having the right toolkit to help them or yourself.


Helping someone who is grieving

Checklist for talking to someone who is grieving

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]]> A cynical experience A cynical experience Sun, 03 Mar 2024 10:00:42 GMT 15:01 65cd27ea6bb4850016fb8b84 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/a-cynical-experience 65cd27ea6bb4850016fb8b84 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb a-cynical-experience Or an experienced cynic... full 2 33 This episode is about the difficulty in separating cynicism from experience.

Experience is earned over a lifetime, but it can easily make you a cynic.


Strategies to stop being cynical

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]]> This episode is about the difficulty in separating cynicism from experience.

Experience is earned over a lifetime, but it can easily make you a cynic.


Strategies to stop being cynical

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]]> How are you really? How are you really? Sun, 25 Feb 2024 10:00:12 GMT 12:21 65ca785d4daaad0016aa3a0f false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/how-are-you-really 65ca785d4daaad0016aa3a0f 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb how-are-you-really No, but really though... full 2 32 This episode is about trying to disguise our current emotional state in automated responses to important questions.

How are you? No, really...


When you're not actually ok

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]]> This episode is about trying to disguise our current emotional state in automated responses to important questions.

How are you? No, really...


When you're not actually ok

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]]> Special Guest: Sarah Special Guest: Sarah Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:00:42 GMT 59:18 65cfc1fe213c300018e7d63f false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/special-guest-sarah 65cfc1fe213c300018e7d63f 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb special-guest-sarah Sarah joins us to talk about Man Blues full 2 31

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]]> Darling, reach out! Darling, reach out! Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:00:27 GMT 12:45 65c7463c3210d00017683c07 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/darling-reach-out 65c7463c3210d00017683c07 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb darling-reach-out Asking for help full 2 30 This show is about men and how we don't want to ask for help for even the simplest things.

Why are we unable to admit our struggle?


Why is it hard for men to ask for help

Why don't men ask for help (MensGroup)

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]]> This show is about men and how we don't want to ask for help for even the simplest things.

Why are we unable to admit our struggle?


Why is it hard for men to ask for help

Why don't men ask for help (MensGroup)

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]]> <![CDATA[If it ain't broke...]]> Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:03 GMT 13:17 65be299f24e68c0016cdd02c false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/if-it-aint-broke 65be299f24e68c0016cdd02c 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb if-it-aint-broke Offering constructive criticism full 2 29 This episode is all around why do we feel the need to offer constructive (or otherwise) criticism when we've not been asked for any?

Just leave it alone and enjoy it for what it is.


Self critical perfectionism

How to take constructive criticism well

Overcoming Anhedonia

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]]> This episode is all around why do we feel the need to offer constructive (or otherwise) criticism when we've not been asked for any?

Just leave it alone and enjoy it for what it is.


Self critical perfectionism

How to take constructive criticism well

Overcoming Anhedonia

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]]> Are other men poisonous Are other men poisonous Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT 11:41 65b55dfd8a9ba30016e7fa9b false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/are-other-men-poisonous 65b55dfd8a9ba30016e7fa9b 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb are-other-men-poisonous Are male friends actually up to scratch? full 2 28 In this week's episode we ask the question: are your male friends all they're cracked up to be?

Do you get what you need from them or are you left wanting?


Male friendships are important

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]]> In this week's episode we ask the question: are your male friends all they're cracked up to be?

Do you get what you need from them or are you left wanting?


Male friendships are important

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]]> <![CDATA[I'm only here for the beer]]> Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:00:41 GMT 13:49 65aafee519d0f90017dfd4fb false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/im-only-here-for-the-beer 65aafee519d0f90017dfd4fb 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb im-only-here-for-the-beer Why do I not like beer? full 2 27 In this episode we discuss the possible stigmatisms around beer and the drinking thereof.

Am I not manly if I prefer something else?

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]]> In this episode we discuss the possible stigmatisms around beer and the drinking thereof.

Am I not manly if I prefer something else?

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]]> Reply Guys Reply Guys Sun, 14 Jan 2024 10:00:24 GMT 15:01 659ade9e39c9d800167404ba false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/reply-guys 659ade9e39c9d800167404ba 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb reply-guys The scourge of internet discussions full 2 26 After a brief break, we're back.


In this episode it's about being called a Reply Guy and how it's killing debate and discussion.

It's also a real thing that is caused by men in the first place. So do we deserve this moniker? Probably.


Reply Guy explained

The Curse of the Reply Guy

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]]> After a brief break, we're back.


In this episode it's about being called a Reply Guy and how it's killing debate and discussion.

It's also a real thing that is caused by men in the first place. So do we deserve this moniker? Probably.


Reply Guy explained

The Curse of the Reply Guy

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]]> Having a wobble (part II) Having a wobble (part II) Sun, 17 Dec 2023 10:00:33 GMT 15:13 657a1f79b83dd000127962de false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/having-a-wobble-part-2 657a1f79b83dd000127962de 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb having-a-wobble-part-2 Does it actually work? full 2 25 In this episode "having a wobble" means trying to clear away the clutter from your worries to allow you to focus.

Does it work or is it a bad practice?


How to stop worrying #1

How to stop worrying #2

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]]> In this episode "having a wobble" means trying to clear away the clutter from your worries to allow you to focus.

Does it work or is it a bad practice?


How to stop worrying #1

How to stop worrying #2

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]]> Having a wobble (part I) Having a wobble (part I) Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:00:56 GMT 15:25 6574e58434c2dd00111359d9 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/having-a-wobble-part-i 6574e58434c2dd00111359d9 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb having-a-wobble-part-i Feeling a failure full 2 24 This episode is all about losing faith in the podcast and feeling it's a failure.


Feel like a failure

Ways to cope

10 healthy ways to cope with failure

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]]> This episode is all about losing faith in the podcast and feeling it's a failure.


Feel like a failure

Ways to cope

10 healthy ways to cope with failure

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]]> Simply the worst Simply the worst Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:00:42 GMT 17:01 65625b5bbc60320012457c13 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/simply-the-worst 65625b5bbc60320012457c13 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb simply-the-worst full 2 23

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]]> Special Guest: Red returns Special Guest: Red returns Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:04 GMT 35:28 653e813304ed950012680fa7 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/special-guest-red-returns 653e813304ed950012680fa7 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb special-guest-red-returns Man Blues is joined by Red full 2 22

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]]> You may turn over your papers...now! You may turn over your papers...now! Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:00:54 GMT 17:01 653ce17f18e0ae001172a35d false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/you-may-turn-over-your-papersnow 653ce17f18e0ae001172a35d 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb you-may-turn-over-your-papersnow Exams and studying and why boys struggle to excel full 2 21 On this week's show it's about how the education system is geared up to allow boys to fail. Boys don't tend to excel in exams and yet no-one has any plans to change the system.


Study tips: Parent's guide to...

But hunt around. There's so much out there for you.

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]]> On this week's show it's about how the education system is geared up to allow boys to fail. Boys don't tend to excel in exams and yet no-one has any plans to change the system.


Study tips: Parent's guide to...

But hunt around. There's so much out there for you.

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]]> <![CDATA[Let's get moving!]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:29 GMT 17:33 653149be85ddc60012f47ade false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/lets-get-moving 653149be85ddc60012f47ade 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb lets-get-moving Feeling the pressure to exercise and get healthy full 2 20 On this episode it's all about getting started with exercise and why we feel pressure to do so.


Some helpful links on this topic:

Get over gymtimidation

Embarrassed to exercise?

Motivate yourself to exercise

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]]> On this episode it's all about getting started with exercise and why we feel pressure to do so.


Some helpful links on this topic:

Get over gymtimidation

Embarrassed to exercise?

Motivate yourself to exercise

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]]> Old Father Time Old Father Time Sun, 05 Nov 2023 10:00:23 GMT 13:49 652ea2800a6d2b00120879d5 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/old-father-time 652ea2800a6d2b00120879d5 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb old-father-time The inexorable march along the mortal coil full 2 19 In this episode we discuss moving into a new age decade and round birthdays.

This includes the changing opinions we may have of each decade as it approaches.


If you suffer from FOGO, try this link:

Beat your fear of aging

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]]> In this episode we discuss moving into a new age decade and round birthdays.

This includes the changing opinions we may have of each decade as it approaches.


If you suffer from FOGO, try this link:

Beat your fear of aging

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]]> Something for the weekend, sir? Something for the weekend, sir? Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:59 GMT 13:17 6528488c52b38a0011a1279b false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/something-for-the-weekend 6528488c52b38a0011a1279b 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb something-for-the-weekend The scourge that is Male Grooming full 2 18 On this week's episode it's all about Male Grooming and whether or not it's something we should pursue.


8 habits of well-groomed men

Male Grooming wiki

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]]> On this week's episode it's all about Male Grooming and whether or not it's something we should pursue.


8 habits of well-groomed men

Male Grooming wiki

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]]> The Naked Truth The Naked Truth Sun, 22 Oct 2023 09:00:41 GMT 14:13 6515da8044a40e001167dd9c false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/the-naked-truth 6515da8044a40e001167dd9c 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb the-naked-truth Why is being naked so difficult full 2 17 On this episode we discuss why it can be so dofficult to get naked in front of others.

Not just when getting intimate but at other times too.


There are lots of interesting resources on this topic. Give these a read:

Coping with Gymnophobia

Being comfortable naked around someone new

Get more comfortable being naked

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]]> On this episode we discuss why it can be so dofficult to get naked in front of others.

Not just when getting intimate but at other times too.


There are lots of interesting resources on this topic. Give these a read:

Coping with Gymnophobia

Being comfortable naked around someone new

Get more comfortable being naked

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]]> The scourge of Social Media The scourge of Social Media Sun, 15 Oct 2023 09:00:35 GMT 14:21 65148883d199600011351557 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/the-scourge-of-social-media 65148883d199600011351557 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb the-scourge-of-social-media full 2 16 On this week's show it's all about the poison that it Social Media.

Why is it so harmful and nasty? Why can't people just be nicer to each other?


Also, why is it so addicitve?


Social Media addiction tips

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]]> On this week's show it's all about the poison that it Social Media.

Why is it so harmful and nasty? Why can't people just be nicer to each other?


Also, why is it so addicitve?


Social Media addiction tips

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]]> <![CDATA[I can't remember]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2023 09:00:01 GMT 14:21 650c936dd0da1a001299567e false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/i-cant-remember 650c936dd0da1a001299567e 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb i-cant-remember Why does my memory not record certain things? full 2 15

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]]>

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]]> Misery loves company Misery loves company Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:00:44 GMT 13:33 650899b7461df40011a97fed false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/misery-loves-company 650899b7461df40011a97fed 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb misery-loves-company Of course it does, but why? full 2 14 On this show we discuss why misery loves company and why it might not be as fun as first thought. There can be a darker undercurrent to it.


How to be less miserable

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]]> On this show we discuss why misery loves company and why it might not be as fun as first thought. There can be a darker undercurrent to it.


How to be less miserable

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]]> Flowers for the lady? Flowers for the lady? Sun, 24 Sep 2023 09:00:34 GMT 13:17 6502143954466a0010f0947e false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/flower-for-the-lady 6502143954466a0010f0947e 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb flower-for-the-lady Why buying flowers is synonymous with guilt full 2 13 On this week's show it's all about the guilt associated with buying flowers for your significant other.

Why do they get so upset? Why do they automatically assume you've done something wrong and are feeling guilty?


Guess what, we've no idea either.

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]]> On this week's show it's all about the guilt associated with buying flowers for your significant other.

Why do they get so upset? Why do they automatically assume you've done something wrong and are feeling guilty?


Guess what, we've no idea either.

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]]> Unsolicited advice Unsolicited advice Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:00:54 GMT 16:45 64fccf0094060c00118270db false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/unsolicited-advice 64fccf0094060c00118270db 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb unsolicited-advice Why do people feel the need to give out advice? full 2 12 On this show it's all about people giving you unwanted advice and their motivations behind it.


What's behind the advice

Steps to help you stop

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]]> On this show it's all about people giving you unwanted advice and their motivations behind it.


What's behind the advice

Steps to help you stop

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]]> Jealous stalking Jealous stalking Sun, 10 Sep 2023 09:00:32 GMT 18:37 64f4bf82bd134a0010a36b10 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/jealous-stalker 64f4bf82bd134a0010a36b10 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb jealous-stalker Why do some men use stalking apps?! full 2 11 On this episode we discuss the scourge that is stalking apps and how this is simply a terrible control tool for the weak-minded and weak-willed men out there who want to have complete control over someone.


If you want to understand more about stalker apps and how to find if you have one installed on your phone: read this

If you struggle with jealousy, read this site.

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]]> On this episode we discuss the scourge that is stalking apps and how this is simply a terrible control tool for the weak-minded and weak-willed men out there who want to have complete control over someone.


If you want to understand more about stalker apps and how to find if you have one installed on your phone: read this

If you struggle with jealousy, read this site.

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]]> Workaholics Workaholics Sun, 03 Sep 2023 09:00:23 GMT 15:25 64ddda6aa146c00011f9255e false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/workaholics 64ddda6aa146c00011f9255e 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb workaholics full 2 10 In this episode we discuss the perils of being a workaholic and why it's not got for you for for anyone.


Understanding workaholism

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]]> In this episode we discuss the perils of being a workaholic and why it's not got for you for for anyone.


Understanding workaholism

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]]> The man will come to get you The man will come to get you Sun, 27 Aug 2023 09:00:36 GMT 15:17 64d0063e2b59650011696823 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/the-man-will-come-to-get-you 64d0063e2b59650011696823 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb the-man-will-come-to-get-you Conditioning children into fearing men full 2 9 This is a bit off-piste for topics on Man Blues but it came from things overheard by parents when speaking to their children.


Don't blame your bad parenting techniques on male strangers. That's not healthy in so many different ways.

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]]> This is a bit off-piste for topics on Man Blues but it came from things overheard by parents when speaking to their children.


Don't blame your bad parenting techniques on male strangers. That's not healthy in so many different ways.

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]]> Could have been a contender Could have been a contender Sun, 20 Aug 2023 09:00:21 GMT 16:29 64b6fed7010796001106a52a false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/could-have-been-a-contender 64b6fed7010796001106a52a 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb could-have-been-a-contender Wrestling with the belief that I could have been a someone full 2 8 This episode is all about believing that you could have been something, a someone, a name, a personality known throughout the world.

Does that weigh on you? If so, why?


Here is a link with some tips on how to overcome this:

It's Normal to Suck at Something When You're Just Getting Started

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]]> This episode is all about believing that you could have been something, a someone, a name, a personality known throughout the world.

Does that weigh on you? If so, why?


Here is a link with some tips on how to overcome this:

It's Normal to Suck at Something When You're Just Getting Started

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]]> The Grim Reaper The Grim Reaper Sun, 13 Aug 2023 09:00:43 GMT 17:17 64b8308f081d350011ae6357 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/the-grim-reaper 64b8308f081d350011ae6357 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb the-grim-reaper How awareness of mortality affects us all full 2 7 In this episode we discuss how mortality and the awareness of it affects our Man Blues.


Check out these links below for some help and guidance on this: 

How to Finally Accept Death & Cope With Your Mortality

Death Anxiety: 9 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Death

8 Healthy Coping Skills for Death Anxiety

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]]> In this episode we discuss how mortality and the awareness of it affects our Man Blues.


Check out these links below for some help and guidance on this: 

How to Finally Accept Death & Cope With Your Mortality

Death Anxiety: 9 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Death

8 Healthy Coping Skills for Death Anxiety

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]]> <![CDATA[Let's go shopping!!]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 09:00:23 GMT 17:57 64a47c062b7b79001190fcdd false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/lets-go-shopping 64a47c062b7b79001190fcdd 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb lets-go-shopping The risks and rewards of retail therapy full 2 6 In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of retail therapy and how it affects our Man Blues

Impulse buying seems to be the only way we're able to make meaningful purchases.


Is retail therapy helpful?

How to deal with retail therapy

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]]> In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of retail therapy and how it affects our Man Blues

Impulse buying seems to be the only way we're able to make meaningful purchases.


Is retail therapy helpful?

How to deal with retail therapy

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]]> Exaggeration and embellishments Exaggeration and embellishments Sun, 30 Jul 2023 09:00:54 GMT 18:05 64a1493b7ec3690011c02969 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/exaggeration-and-embellishments 64a1493b7ec3690011c02969 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb exaggeration-and-embellishments Why do we feel the need to bolster our anecdotes and stories full 2 5 In this episode we discuss why we feel the need to bolster our anecdotes and stories with little bits of extra spice to liven them up.

Is there some deep-seated need to do this or are we trying to impress and thereby making ourselves susceptible to ridicule?


How to tell a better story

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]]> In this episode we discuss why we feel the need to bolster our anecdotes and stories with little bits of extra spice to liven them up.

Is there some deep-seated need to do this or are we trying to impress and thereby making ourselves susceptible to ridicule?


How to tell a better story

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]]> Who said that?! Who said that?! Sun, 23 Jul 2023 09:00:23 GMT 17:41 6494a68150df6b0011b51009 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/who-said-that 6494a68150df6b0011b51009 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb who-said-that Talking to myself and why full 2 4 In this episode it's all about talking to myself and why I do it.

No, not internally. I verbalise these conversations and thoughts.


Is it bad? Should I stop. And what's the impact on my #ManBlues?


Why do I do it?

Tips to help me stop

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]]> In this episode it's all about talking to myself and why I do it.

No, not internally. I verbalise these conversations and thoughts.


Is it bad? Should I stop. And what's the impact on my #ManBlues?


Why do I do it?

Tips to help me stop

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]]> Mansplaining Mansplaining Sun, 16 Jul 2023 09:00:19 GMT 13:49 648a32e138fe900011bc6112 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/mansplaining 648a32e138fe900011bc6112 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb mansplaining Where does it come from and why is it a thing? full 2 3 This week's show is all about mansplaining. But to get there, it needs explaining. By a man. Sadly.

There are, however, some good tips on how to stop yourself if you are a mansplainer.


And a lot of research went into this one. We hope it comes across.


The Four sides model

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]]> This week's show is all about mansplaining. But to get there, it needs explaining. By a man. Sadly.

There are, however, some good tips on how to stop yourself if you are a mansplainer.


And a lot of research went into this one. We hope it comes across.


The Four sides model

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]]> Golf Golf Sun, 09 Jul 2023 09:00:38 GMT 13:13 6480f8ad4f78900011fbe4a6 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/golf 6480f8ad4f78900011fbe4a6 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb golf full 2 2 In this episode it's all about why golf seems to be a thing for Father's Day. In fact, stereotypical gifts in general.

It's a bit of a rant for which we can only apologise.

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]]> In this episode it's all about why golf seems to be a thing for Father's Day. In fact, stereotypical gifts in general.

It's a bit of a rant for which we can only apologise.

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]]> More procrastination? More procrastination? Sun, 02 Jul 2023 09:00:12 GMT 19:05 64727aa66f638c00116442a4 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/more-procrastination 64727aa66f638c00116442a4 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb more-procrastination The actual episode about procrastination this time full 2 1 Welcome to season 2 with this full episode dealing with procrastination.

Apologies for the joke episode, but we really do deal with it this time,

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]]> Welcome to season 2 with this full episode dealing with procrastination.

Apologies for the joke episode, but we really do deal with it this time,

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]]> Procrastination Procrastination Sun, 25 Jun 2023 09:00:19 GMT 1:53 6468fd9b0c37ff00119dc017 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/procrastination 6468fd9b0c37ff00119dc017 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb procrastination At last we get to talk about procrastination full 1 52 On this episode we finally find the time to piece together some notes about procrastination.

Or do we?!

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]]> On this episode we finally find the time to piece together some notes about procrastination.

Or do we?!

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]]> Special guests: Red and Zorro Special guests: Red and Zorro Sun, 18 Jun 2023 09:00:01 GMT 59:47 6468fd2e0c37ff00119db319 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/special-guests-red-and-zorro 6468fd2e0c37ff00119db319 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb special-guests-red-and-zorro full 1 51

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]]> <![CDATA[Who's the daddy...?]]> Sun, 11 Jun 2023 09:00:33 GMT 17:55 645d5308c7168c0011c70807 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/whos-the-daddy 645d5308c7168c0011c70807 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb whos-the-daddy Why do dads feel they have to step back from parenting? full 1 50 A tricky episode to record as it was difficult to strike the right tone.

But why is it that dads are often seen stepping back from parenting when the mother is there? Dads are just as capable as mums.


Sadly, there's no positivity here other than: keep at it, dads. You've got this!

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]]> A tricky episode to record as it was difficult to strike the right tone.

But why is it that dads are often seen stepping back from parenting when the mother is there? Dads are just as capable as mums.


Sadly, there's no positivity here other than: keep at it, dads. You've got this!

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]]> Competitiveness Competitiveness Sun, 04 Jun 2023 09:00:15 GMT 14:57 644f9c842bf6be001136c864 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/competitiveness 644f9c842bf6be001136c864 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb competitiveness Why are men do darned competitive? full 1 49 In this episode we delve into the whys and wherefores of men and their competitiveness.

Not focussing on professional athletes, but focussing on you. Why do you feel the need to step up and win?


Useful links:

How women and men view competition

How to stop being competitive

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]]> In this episode we delve into the whys and wherefores of men and their competitiveness.

Not focussing on professional athletes, but focussing on you. Why do you feel the need to step up and win?


Useful links:

How women and men view competition

How to stop being competitive

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]]> Showing off Showing off Sun, 28 May 2023 09:00:34 GMT 14:00 6443f1b4f87e99001135c6ab false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/showing-off 6443f1b4f87e99001135c6ab 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb showing-off Is it a good thing or a bad thing? full 1 48 On this episode the topic up for discussion and scrutiny is showing off.

This podcast is a way of showing off, as is anyone who dominates a conversation or holds an audience.


But is it all bad? And how do you tell if you are a show-off?


Useful links:

Are you a show-off?

How to stop showing off

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]]> On this episode the topic up for discussion and scrutiny is showing off.

This podcast is a way of showing off, as is anyone who dominates a conversation or holds an audience.


But is it all bad? And how do you tell if you are a show-off?


Useful links:

Are you a show-off?

How to stop showing off

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]]> <![CDATA[Regrets? I've had a few...]]> Sun, 21 May 2023 09:00:05 GMT 15:58 6431db42db149500115cf7d2 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/regrets-ive-had-a-few 6431db42db149500115cf7d2 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb regrets-ive-had-a-few Coping with regret and how to frame them differently full 1 47 On this episode we discuss regrets and how they come to shape our lives. Also, how something might not even be a regret because there was just no opportunity for it to happen in the first place.


This was an interesting resource from Psyche.

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]]> On this episode we discuss regrets and how they come to shape our lives. Also, how something might not even be a regret because there was just no opportunity for it to happen in the first place.


This was an interesting resource from Psyche.

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]]> <![CDATA[Look who's talking...]]> Sun, 14 May 2023 09:00:48 GMT 15:57 642b35dcfe70630011c61fb7 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/look-whos-talking 642b35dcfe70630011c61fb7 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb look-whos-talking Living with an overactive mind... full 1 46 On this week's episode we discuss living with an overactive mind.

The thoughts aren't necessarily obtrusive or malevolent, but they are annoying.


Like: shut up already, brain!

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]]> On this week's episode we discuss living with an overactive mind.

The thoughts aren't necessarily obtrusive or malevolent, but they are annoying.


Like: shut up already, brain!

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]]> <![CDATA[It's all about me...]]> Sun, 07 May 2023 09:00:10 GMT 14:00 642f155e63f9a2001168e218 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/its-all-about-me 642f155e63f9a2001168e218 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb its-all-about-me Time for some self-appreciation full 1 45 On this week's episode we ask why it's sometimes so difficult to just accept compliments and praise.

Why squirm? Why be awkward and distant?

Just lean into and soak it up.


After all, it's all about your #manblues and overcoming them.


Interesting article on self-appreciation.

Blog with handy tips.

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]]> On this week's episode we ask why it's sometimes so difficult to just accept compliments and praise.

Why squirm? Why be awkward and distant?

Just lean into and soak it up.


After all, it's all about your #manblues and overcoming them.


Interesting article on self-appreciation.

Blog with handy tips.

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]]> Special Guest: Red III Special Guest: Red III Sun, 30 Apr 2023 09:00:23 GMT 36:51 6431f9cfdb14950011626819 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/special-guest-red-iii 6431f9cfdb14950011626819 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb special-guest-red-iii Red returns again, and covers a lot of ground full 1 44 On this week's episode we see the return of Red. However, this time the conversation is much more organic.

We cover: coping with pressure, changing the clocks, discussion about the success of the podcast, pub culture, caring vs carer, covid vaccine vs covid, working from home to name but a few.

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]]> On this week's episode we see the return of Red. However, this time the conversation is much more organic.

We cover: coping with pressure, changing the clocks, discussion about the success of the podcast, pub culture, caring vs carer, covid vaccine vs covid, working from home to name but a few.

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]]> <![CDATA[But it's your job...]]> Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:00:36 GMT 14:27 641f2cbbc3bc8700119d899b false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/but-its-your-job 641f2cbbc3bc8700119d899b 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb but-its-your-job full 1 43 In this episode we discuss the sexism of certain jobs in a relationship.

Why is it considered to be the responsibility of the man to complete this particular job?

Women are just as capable as men. If that affects your #manblues, listen in.

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]]> In this episode we discuss the sexism of certain jobs in a relationship.

Why is it considered to be the responsibility of the man to complete this particular job?

Women are just as capable as men. If that affects your #manblues, listen in.

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]]> Women are just... dunno Women are just... dunno Sun, 16 Apr 2023 09:00:44 GMT 15:27 641615700baefa00114fdc67 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/women-are-just-dunno 641615700baefa00114fdc67 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb women-are-just-dunno full 1 42 On this episode we delve into the great unknown: women's problems.

Specifically: why aren't men given the lowdown on periods? Why is this kept from us?


It affects MENtal health to hide this from us. How are we supposed to help, empathise, understand if we're kept in the dark?


Read this great explanation.

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]]> On this episode we delve into the great unknown: women's problems.

Specifically: why aren't men given the lowdown on periods? Why is this kept from us?


It affects MENtal health to hide this from us. How are we supposed to help, empathise, understand if we're kept in the dark?


Read this great explanation.

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]]> I bloody love you! I bloody love you! Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:00:06 GMT 16:24 640bad99aaa42400115e3a0d false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/i-bloody-love-you 640bad99aaa42400115e3a0d 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb i-bloody-love-you Alcohol and my emotions full 1 41 In this episode we explore why some men can only express their true feelings when they've had a drink.

There might be no rhyme or reason to it, but there could equally be a whole raft of societal factors behind it.

Who knows?


It's all about your MENtal health.


If you want to understand more about it, read this article.

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]]> In this episode we explore why some men can only express their true feelings when they've had a drink.

There might be no rhyme or reason to it, but there could equally be a whole raft of societal factors behind it.

Who knows?


It's all about your MENtal health.


If you want to understand more about it, read this article.

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]]> Disappointed? You betcha! Disappointed? You betcha! Sun, 02 Apr 2023 09:00:58 GMT 17:25 6401242651741c0011cba015 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/disappointed-you-betcha 6401242651741c0011cba015 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb disappointed-you-betcha full 1 40 The most recognisable disappointment, surely.

That "cringe" factor that will add to your #ManBlues.


For tips and tricks to help you forgive yourself, read this webpage: The Shine App

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]]> The most recognisable disappointment, surely.

That "cringe" factor that will add to your #ManBlues.


For tips and tricks to help you forgive yourself, read this webpage: The Shine App

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]]> <![CDATA[Disappointed? I'm so sorry...]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 09:00:52 GMT 14:27 640123a724a420001130d997 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/disappointed-im-so-sorry 640123a724a420001130d997 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb disappointed-im-so-sorry When you disappoint someone else full 1 39 In this 2nd of 3 parts we discuss the impacts of and how to avoid disappointing someone else.

It may be avoidable or they may not be a nice person.

We give your #manblues the tools in the fight.


Also: see this website for more tips: Katie Morton

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]]> In this 2nd of 3 parts we discuss the impacts of and how to avoid disappointing someone else.

It may be avoidable or they may not be a nice person.

We give your #manblues the tools in the fight.


Also: see this website for more tips: Katie Morton

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]]> Disappointed? You will be Disappointed? You will be Sun, 19 Mar 2023 10:00:24 GMT 19:52 64012310a4bfa00011239633 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/disappointed-you-will-be 64012310a4bfa00011239633 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb disappointed-you-will-be When someone is disappointed in you full 1 38 In this first of 3 parts we discuss the impacts and meaning when someone is disappointed in you.

Now, it could be legitimate, but we argue that this might not necessarily be true.


#ManBlues is real, and having someone be disappointed with you is very real.

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]]> In this first of 3 parts we discuss the impacts and meaning when someone is disappointed in you.

Now, it could be legitimate, but we argue that this might not necessarily be true.


#ManBlues is real, and having someone be disappointed with you is very real.

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]]> Stop spoiling things for the rest of us Stop spoiling things for the rest of us Sun, 12 Mar 2023 10:00:12 GMT 20:18 63e406e5c5f4b500117e73dc false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/stop-spoiling-things-for-the-rest-of-us 63e406e5c5f4b500117e73dc 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb stop-spoiling-things-for-the-rest-of-us full 1 37 On this episode it's time to get the real #manblues issue: men who think it's ok to be a stereotypical man and ruin things for the rest of us.

They rob us of the argument "I'm not like other men" and it's time for it to stop.

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]]> On this episode it's time to get the real #manblues issue: men who think it's ok to be a stereotypical man and ruin things for the rest of us.

They rob us of the argument "I'm not like other men" and it's time for it to stop.

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]]> <![CDATA[Who's the daddy?]]> Sun, 05 Mar 2023 10:00:57 GMT 17:24 63dadd6607b5b9001142246b false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/whos-the-daddy 63dadd6607b5b9001142246b 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb whos-the-daddy Tales of fatherhood full 1 36 In this episode it's all about fatherhood and what that entails. The ups, the downs, and all the bits inbetween.


It's not always all about the mothers. Some dads also struggle. And #manblues is here for you!

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]]> In this episode it's all about fatherhood and what that entails. The ups, the downs, and all the bits inbetween.


It's not always all about the mothers. Some dads also struggle. And #manblues is here for you!

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]]> The Schizoid Man The Schizoid Man Sun, 26 Feb 2023 10:00:44 GMT 14:57 63d03ad7b387280011da8032 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/the-schizoid-man 63d03ad7b387280011da8032 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb the-schizoid-man Living with two personalities full 1 35 While we realise this topic may be a little niche and specific, we talk about coping with living as two distinct and opposing personalities.

You may suffer from this and not even realise. Look after your MENtal health, guys.

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]]> While we realise this topic may be a little niche and specific, we talk about coping with living as two distinct and opposing personalities.

You may suffer from this and not even realise. Look after your MENtal health, guys.

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]]> Health and Fitness Health and Fitness Sun, 19 Feb 2023 10:00:57 GMT 17:20 63c54da1773cc60011c15f85 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/health-and-fitness 63c54da1773cc60011c15f85 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb health-and-fitness Why is it so hard to be healthy? full 1 34 On this episode we discuss why it's so difficult to lead a healthy lifestyle, why fitness comes with so many challenges and barriers to success and the fight for your #manblues.


Don't be afraid to reset, for the good of your MENtal health.

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]]> On this episode we discuss why it's so difficult to lead a healthy lifestyle, why fitness comes with so many challenges and barriers to success and the fight for your #manblues.


Don't be afraid to reset, for the good of your MENtal health.

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]]> New Year, New Me New Year, New Me Sun, 12 Feb 2023 10:00:55 GMT 15:58 63b7482a8d926b001149ae73 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/new-year-new-me 63b7482a8d926b001149ae73 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb new-year-new-me How is the New Years resolution going? full 1 33 One of the toughest things to do is to maintain motivation for any New Years resolution you make. And I firmly believe that a February check-up won't hurt anyone. It should help focus you (not shame you) and encourage you. Even if it means you have to start again.


Any resolution you made was for a better you. So let's keep that motivation going.

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]]> One of the toughest things to do is to maintain motivation for any New Years resolution you make. And I firmly believe that a February check-up won't hurt anyone. It should help focus you (not shame you) and encourage you. Even if it means you have to start again.


Any resolution you made was for a better you. So let's keep that motivation going.

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]]> Special Guest: Red II Special Guest: Red II Sun, 05 Feb 2023 10:00:21 GMT 49:31 639239076f7209001098f361 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/special-guest-red-ii 639239076f7209001098f361 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb special-guest-red-ii Red returns to tell us about his tiredness full 1 32 This episode sees the welcome return of our special guest: Red.

He comes back to tell us about his tiredness, blue-light issues and general MENtal health issues concerning technology.

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]]> This episode sees the welcome return of our special guest: Red.

He comes back to tell us about his tiredness, blue-light issues and general MENtal health issues concerning technology.

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]]> Sexy sex Sexy sex Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:00:09 GMT 14:57 6378e4bc9b896a0011c047e4 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/sexy-sex 6378e4bc9b896a0011c047e4 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb sexy-sex Sex can be difficult. Why? full 1 31 On this show the topic is sex. It is difficult to be good at sex, as a man. If you're too good, it arouses suspicions as to the number of partners. Too inept and you're ridiculed. It's a fine line. And let's not even get into the fear of didappointment or laughter when you reveal yourself.

It's fun to do, but can be intimidating. For both partners. Think about your MENtal health, guys. You matter.

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]]> On this show the topic is sex. It is difficult to be good at sex, as a man. If you're too good, it arouses suspicions as to the number of partners. Too inept and you're ridiculed. It's a fine line. And let's not even get into the fear of didappointment or laughter when you reveal yourself.

It's fun to do, but can be intimidating. For both partners. Think about your MENtal health, guys. You matter.

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]]> Why do you always...? Why do you always...? Sun, 22 Jan 2023 10:00:28 GMT 14:57 638b496a4f18160010dbcb03 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/why-do-you-always 638b496a4f18160010dbcb03 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb why-do-you-always Criticism is rarely good full 1 30 Criticism rarely comes from a good place. Even positive criticism comes from a place where a positive had to be found to make the criticism more palatable.

But criticism is necessary for your MENtal health. You need to voice your upset as well as be able to accept your imperfections.

And you do have them.


This link gives tips on how to stop criticising and improve your relationship. It's well worth a read.

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]]> Criticism rarely comes from a good place. Even positive criticism comes from a place where a positive had to be found to make the criticism more palatable.

But criticism is necessary for your MENtal health. You need to voice your upset as well as be able to accept your imperfections.

And you do have them.


This link gives tips on how to stop criticising and improve your relationship. It's well worth a read.

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]]> Can you hear me now? Can you hear me now? Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:00:21 GMT 15:57 638b4874fcf6a500112ef531 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/can-you-hear-me-now 638b4874fcf6a500112ef531 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb can-you-hear-me-now full 1 29 Ever been accused of not listening? Especially by a significant other? There may well be a good reason for that. You may not be a bad person; you may just be listening for the wrong things.

It's also about your MENtal health too.


An interesting blog here.

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]]> Ever been accused of not listening? Especially by a significant other? There may well be a good reason for that. You may not be a bad person; you may just be listening for the wrong things.

It's also about your MENtal health too.


An interesting blog here.

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]]> Friends: the one where... Friends: the one where... Sun, 08 Jan 2023 10:00:38 GMT 14:27 636668d29d45fb0012babe91 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/friends-the-one-where 636668d29d45fb0012babe91 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb friends-the-one-where Just how important are friends? full 1 28 In this episode we discuss friends and how important it is to reach out and stay in contact. Also about the importance of recognising bad friends and what to do about it.

Keep the good, purge the bad. Anything to help your MENtal health.

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]]> In this episode we discuss friends and how important it is to reach out and stay in contact. Also about the importance of recognising bad friends and what to do about it.

Keep the good, purge the bad. Anything to help your MENtal health.

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]]> Failing to succeed Failing to succeed Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:00:22 GMT 14:27 6366684ce937510012fc38a3 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/failing-to-succeed 6366684ce937510012fc38a3 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb failing-to-succeed The difference between success and failure full 1 27 In this episode we're talking about success and not failure. There's a huge difference between the two and just because something (this podcast) isn't successful doesn't mean it's a failure.

Success (and failure) can have such an impact on your MENtal health, so let's talk about it.

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]]> In this episode we're talking about success and not failure. There's a huge difference between the two and just because something (this podcast) isn't successful doesn't mean it's a failure.

Success (and failure) can have such an impact on your MENtal health, so let's talk about it.

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]]> Treat Week: I Treat Week: I Sun, 11 Dec 2022 10:00:13 GMT 19:24 63615e3ff1749300116c12ae false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/treat-week-i 63615e3ff1749300116c12ae 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb treat-week-i full 1 26 This episode is a little self indulgent. But it's because I made a promise some time ago and never came good on it.

This week's show is just a showcase of some of the songs I've written and recorded over the years.


Here's the SoundCloud link to my profile.

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]]> This episode is a little self indulgent. But it's because I made a promise some time ago and never came good on it.

This week's show is just a showcase of some of the songs I've written and recorded over the years.


Here's the SoundCloud link to my profile.

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]]> A Non-follower of fashion A Non-follower of fashion Sun, 04 Dec 2022 10:00:58 GMT 16:54 63569e275f0a00001230905b false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/a-non-follower-of-fashion 63569e275f0a00001230905b 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb a-non-follower-of-fashion The impact of fashion on mental health full 1 25

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]]>

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]]> Time marches on Time marches on Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:00:20 GMT 16:24 635596cf0451f40012415d88 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/time-marches-on 635596cf0451f40012415d88 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb time-marches-on Getting old and feeling older full 1 24 Nevermind Robert Smith's sentiment about getting old yesterday; this has been creeping up for years now. And while being older brings some positivity and negativity, it's about trying to strike that balance between the two for the good your MENtal and physical health.

Chin up, granddad. Might never happen!

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]]> Nevermind Robert Smith's sentiment about getting old yesterday; this has been creeping up for years now. And while being older brings some positivity and negativity, it's about trying to strike that balance between the two for the good your MENtal and physical health.

Chin up, granddad. Might never happen!

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]]> The big SAD The big SAD Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:00:18 GMT 14:28 634d73746461b2001190ec45 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/the-big-sad 634d73746461b2001190ec45 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb the-big-sad Seasonal Affected Disorder and me full 1 23 As the Winter draws in it's time to discuss SAD: Seasonal Affected Disorder.

It can affect everyone and will affect them in different ways. It's all about MENtal health and it's not fair that the seasons can play a part in that too.


The symptoms and support suggestions given in this episode were all lifted from the NHS website.

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]]> As the Winter draws in it's time to discuss SAD: Seasonal Affected Disorder.

It can affect everyone and will affect them in different ways. It's all about MENtal health and it's not fair that the seasons can play a part in that too.


The symptoms and support suggestions given in this episode were all lifted from the NHS website.

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]]> I said I was ill I said I was ill Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:00:03 GMT 15:58 6345c9e78f0d4900116a0e8f false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/i-said-i-was-ill 6345c9e78f0d4900116a0e8f 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb i-said-i-was-ill full 1 22 Annoyingly tried to name this episode "I told you I was ill" but it had been taken. Not bad, I guess, to get 22 eps into a podcast before my title idea is unavailable.


In this episode we discuss how it feels to be ignored when you inform people you're unwell. Why do men get accused of hypochondria, and why state we've got man flu like it's not even a thing?! My MENtal health matters as much as my physical health

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]]> Annoyingly tried to name this episode "I told you I was ill" but it had been taken. Not bad, I guess, to get 22 eps into a podcast before my title idea is unavailable.


In this episode we discuss how it feels to be ignored when you inform people you're unwell. Why do men get accused of hypochondria, and why state we've got man flu like it's not even a thing?! My MENtal health matters as much as my physical health

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]]> No Money, mo problems No Money, mo problems Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:00:33 GMT 14:01 63449d888fdd15001206a7dd false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/no-money-mo-problkems 63449d888fdd15001206a7dd 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb no-money-mo-problkems full 1 21 This episode is all about money worries and not feeling as though the spending on oneself is justified. Aren't we all allowed something nice, even if it's just for our MENtal health?


If you've got money worries, check out this webiste for some great advice: https://www.moneycrashers.com/stop-worrying-money/

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]]> This episode is all about money worries and not feeling as though the spending on oneself is justified. Aren't we all allowed something nice, even if it's just for our MENtal health?


If you've got money worries, check out this webiste for some great advice: https://www.moneycrashers.com/stop-worrying-money/

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]]> Special Guest: Red Special Guest: Red Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:00:03 GMT 52:59 633e035dda09ed0012ed8627 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/special-guest-red 633e035dda09ed0012ed8627 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb special-guest-red We speak to friend-of-the-pod, Red full 1 20 his MENtal health is and get his take on #manblues in general.

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]]> his MENtal health is and get his take on #manblues in general.

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]]> <![CDATA[He's just a stereotype]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2022 09:00:47 GMT 20:49 632eeaec8ad88f00136a3185 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/hes-just-a-stereotype 632eeaec8ad88f00136a3185 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb hes-just-a-stereotype Discussion about male stereotypes and their impact full 1 19 do conform. But this is detrimental to your MENtal health if you're being perceived as a stereotypical male. Or is it? Well, one thing's for sure: we've not got the answers.

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]]> do conform. But this is detrimental to your MENtal health if you're being perceived as a stereotypical male. Or is it? Well, one thing's for sure: we've not got the answers.

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]]> <![CDATA[Boys Don't Cry]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMT 16:25 632a2fb77e82d90013d2b08a false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-boys-dont-cry 632a2fb77e82d90013d2b08a 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-boys-dont-cry Are men truly without emotion? full 1 18 On this episode we try to understand why men are perceived as emotionless, why they have problems displaying their emotions and why those emotions can often be at the more violent end of the spectrum. MENtal health is tricky, but is often made more difficult because men simply don't have the right tools for the job.


Tips on becoming more vulnerable

101 therapeutic hobbies for men

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]]> On this episode we try to understand why men are perceived as emotionless, why they have problems displaying their emotions and why those emotions can often be at the more violent end of the spectrum. MENtal health is tricky, but is often made more difficult because men simply don't have the right tools for the job.


Tips on becoming more vulnerable

101 therapeutic hobbies for men

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]]> The Dating Game The Dating Game Sun, 09 Oct 2022 09:00:40 GMT 13:30 6323681675a7480014d21e02 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-the-dating-game 6323681675a7480014d21e02 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-the-dating-game Navigating the minefield that is: dating full 1 17 It doesn't affect me personally but I do worry for my son as he ventures out into the Dating World. So many pitfalls, so many missed-chances, so much risk.

It's difficult to strike the right tone with this subject so I hope this doesn't cause offence as it's just a discussion to help with MENtal health.

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]]> It doesn't affect me personally but I do worry for my son as he ventures out into the Dating World. So many pitfalls, so many missed-chances, so much risk.

It's difficult to strike the right tone with this subject so I hope this doesn't cause offence as it's just a discussion to help with MENtal health.

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]]> <![CDATA[It's toxic]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2022 09:00:23 GMT 15:43 631a4ffbd5a0bb00125db0b3 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-its-toxic 631a4ffbd5a0bb00125db0b3 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-its-toxic Toxic Masculinity and me full 1 16 In this week's episode it's the turn of that old favourite: toxic masculinity. So you'd better man-up and get listening. Do as you're told, boy. Stop snivelling. Who cares about your MENtal health?

Well, we do!


Notes and definitions were lifted from verywellmind.com

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]]> In this week's episode it's the turn of that old favourite: toxic masculinity. So you'd better man-up and get listening. Do as you're told, boy. Stop snivelling. Who cares about your MENtal health?

Well, we do!


Notes and definitions were lifted from verywellmind.com

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]]> The Big One: Suicide The Big One: Suicide Sun, 25 Sep 2022 09:00:39 GMT 16:25 630e5f8d290e6d001277087b false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-the-big-one-suicide 630e5f8d290e6d001277087b 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-the-big-one-suicide A discussion about the male suicide stats and why full 1 15 In this episode we discuss the startling male suicide statistics and the reasons behind them.

Also, we discuss how suicide affects more than one person and how we've all come into contact with it in some way.


Chaps, we need to talk. Before it's too late.


Please check out CALM: Campaign Against Living Miserably

They have some superb help and guides for anyone in need of support.

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]]> In this episode we discuss the startling male suicide statistics and the reasons behind them.

Also, we discuss how suicide affects more than one person and how we've all come into contact with it in some way.


Chaps, we need to talk. Before it's too late.


Please check out CALM: Campaign Against Living Miserably

They have some superb help and guides for anyone in need of support.

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]]> Pregnancy Stories Pregnancy Stories Sun, 18 Sep 2022 09:00:00 GMT 20:48 6300d44a24a7e000120c27c8 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-pregnancy-stories 6300d44a24a7e000120c27c8 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-pregnancy-stories full 1 14

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]]> So lonely So lonely Sun, 11 Sep 2022 09:00:19 GMT 17:56 62f424675b00440012ab18eb false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-so-lonely 62f424675b00440012ab18eb 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-so-lonely A discussion about loneliness and being alone full 1 13 In this episode the topic of loneliness hoves into view. Is it ok to be alone? Are you happy to sit with you and your thoughts or do you crave other people.

If you think you're feeling lonely, some tips are provided in this pod which were lifted from the Mental Health Foundation webiste and are just perfect for you and your MENtal health.

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]]> In this episode the topic of loneliness hoves into view. Is it ok to be alone? Are you happy to sit with you and your thoughts or do you crave other people.

If you think you're feeling lonely, some tips are provided in this pod which were lifted from the Mental Health Foundation webiste and are just perfect for you and your MENtal health.

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]]> Death Part II: Mother Death Part II: Mother Sun, 04 Sep 2022 09:00:05 GMT 16:57 62ed76d0ba423c00120b199d false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-death-part-ii-mother 62ed76d0ba423c00120b199d 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-death-part-ii-mother full 1 12 may come back to this one at some point. This relationship definitely impacted on my MENtal Health.

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]]> may come back to this one at some point. This relationship definitely impacted on my MENtal Health.

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]]> Death Part I: Father Death Part I: Father Sun, 28 Aug 2022 09:00:49 GMT 20:51 62ec2018c05dd000129b7f55 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-death-of-a-father 62ec2018c05dd000129b7f55 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-death-of-a-father full 1 11 your MENtal health.

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]]> your MENtal health.

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]]> Bet you I win Bet you I win Sun, 21 Aug 2022 09:00:47 GMT 16:41 62e57216c72057001364ca01 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-bet-you 62e57216c72057001364ca01 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-bet-you Why are men so needlessly competitive? full 1 10

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]]> Pregnancy and Fatherhood Pregnancy and Fatherhood Sun, 14 Aug 2022 09:00:34 GMT 18:24 62e3038a603ffc00136ec849 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-pregnancy-and-fatherhood 62e3038a603ffc00136ec849 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-pregnancy-and-fatherhood What a new father goes through and how bad it can be full 1 9

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]]> Crappy boyfriends/husbands Crappy boyfriends/husbands Sun, 07 Aug 2022 09:00:37 GMT 19:37 62dae9cddde0e80012f5b52c false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-crappy-boyfriendshusbands 62dae9cddde0e80012f5b52c 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-crappy-boyfriendshusbands How to cope with being a bad partner full 1 8

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]]> Well, what did you expect Well, what did you expect Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:29:49 GMT 16:57 62cda18a9c46dd0013fa822f false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-well-what-did-you-expect 62cda18a9c46dd0013fa822f 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-well-what-did-you-expect Expectations of the modern man full 1 7

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]]> You better believe it You better believe it Sun, 24 Jul 2022 09:00:27 GMT 15:27 62c4ad46bd4c820012c9b616 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-you-better-believe-it 62c4ad46bd4c820012c9b616 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-you-better-believe-it Self belief and how to live with and without it full 1 6 MENtal health jigsaw.

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]]> It makes me anxious It makes me anxious Sun, 17 Jul 2022 09:00:50 GMT 15:00 62b973dc9152b400122a5bc9 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-it-makes-me-anxious 62b973dc9152b400122a5bc9 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-it-makes-me-anxious Anxiety and some tips to overcome it full 1 5 anxiety. There are many things that can make people anxious and it can get people into real problems and even lead to panic attacks. Luckily, Deggsie has never had a panic attack, but does find other things make him anxious. There are also some helpul tips at the end of the episode to help with anxiety. Look after your MENtal health, people.

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]]> anxiety. There are many things that can make people anxious and it can get people into real problems and even lead to panic attacks. Luckily, Deggsie has never had a panic attack, but does find other things make him anxious. There are also some helpul tips at the end of the episode to help with anxiety. Look after your MENtal health, people.

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]]> Are you talking to me?! Are you talking to me?! Sun, 10 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT 15:57 62b7485c5596f20013576098 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-are-you-talking-to-me 62b7485c5596f20013576098 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-are-you-talking-to-me Deggsie discusses anger issues full 1 4 On this episode, Deggsie discusses anger issues and tries to understand why the anger affects his life so much sometimes.

There are a few mitigating factors and a few suggestions for dealing with it.

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]]> On this episode, Deggsie discusses anger issues and tries to understand why the anger affects his life so much sometimes.

There are a few mitigating factors and a few suggestions for dealing with it.

As ever, please feel free to reach out either on Twitter (@ManBluesUK) or at manblues@gmx.com

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]]> Weighty issues Weighty issues Sun, 03 Jul 2022 09:00:00 GMT 14:36 62b6e5f055189d0015247f55 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-weighty-issues 62b6e5f055189d0015247f55 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-weighty-issues Who ate all the pies? full 1 3 Man Blues delves into the murky world of weight and fat/body shaming. Fat is not just a feminist issue; it's for everyone. And nothing affects your mental health more than your own perceptions of self and how you're seen by others. MENtal health matters, chaps and chapesses.

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]]> Man Blues delves into the murky world of weight and fat/body shaming. Fat is not just a feminist issue; it's for everyone. And nothing affects your mental health more than your own perceptions of self and how you're seen by others. MENtal health matters, chaps and chapesses.

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]]> Depression Depression Sun, 26 Jun 2022 07:00:28 GMT 17:45 62b3617d9e32660012dfcef7 false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/depression 62b3617d9e32660012dfcef7 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb depression How low can you go? full 1 2 Man Blues delves into the dictionary definition for depression, looks at symptoms and explanations as well as discussing how to spot the small joys in the world and embrace those. Remember: it's all about your MENtal health.

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]]> Man Blues delves into the dictionary definition for depression, looks at symptoms and explanations as well as discussing how to spot the small joys in the world and embrace those. Remember: it's all about your MENtal health.

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]]> The Beginning The Beginning Sun, 19 Jun 2022 18:28:40 GMT 18:00 62af6ad71783a000139f504e false https://shows.acast.com/man-blues/episodes/man-blues-the-beginning 62af6ad71783a000139f504e 62af68ded2536c0014e792fb man-blues-the-beginning An introduction to the podcast full 1 1 This is the first episode where the concept of the podcast is explained.

Men don't really talk about their MENtal health. Well, not as much as we should.

This episode explores the issue and lays out the future episodes of the podcast.

 Please reach out if you want to get in touch: @ManBluesUK or manblues@gmx.com

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]]> This is the first episode where the concept of the podcast is explained.

Men don't really talk about their MENtal health. Well, not as much as we should.

This episode explores the issue and lays out the future episodes of the podcast.

 Please reach out if you want to get in touch: @ManBluesUK or manblues@gmx.com

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