Movember: In The Barber Chair

S2Ep12: George Furbank

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:20:16 GMT

Rugby star George Furbank chats to Matt about playing for England, dealing with disappointment and maintaining a positive mindset.

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S2Ep11: Simon Hooper

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Matt Johnson catches up with Father of Daughters blogger Simon Hooper for this week's episode. They chat about how to explain a global pandemic to your children, representing dads on social media, and lessons in loss.

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S2Ep10: Matt Willis

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

This week’s guest is singer, television presenter and actor, Matt Willis. Matt talks about overcoming addiction, the benefits of opening up, and looking like a WWI fighter pilot for Movember.

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S2Ep9: Will Mellor

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Actor Will Mellor stops by for a chat about his new campaign with KP Nuts to raise awareness of the importance of men checking their nuts. Matt and Will also talk about grief and loss, and the impact of lockdown on men across the country.

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S2Ep8: Richard Herring

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Matt talks to comedian, writer, and fellow Podcaster Richard Herring about Richard's experience dealing with men tweeting 'When is International Men's Day?' on International Women's Day. Which is incidentally the subject of his new book.

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S2Ep7: Gordon Smart

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Today's guest is Scottish broadcaster and former journalist and editor of The Scottish Sun, Gordon Smart. Gordon and Matt reminisce over their careers and discuss how working at The Sun has influenced Gordon's life.

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S2Ep6: The Vamps

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

James McVey and Bradley Simpson from British pop rock band The Vamps stop by for a chat ahead of their cycling challenge for Movember.

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S2Ep5: Jason Fox

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Former Special Forces Sergeant Jason Fox chats to Matt about PTSD, finding purpose past your job, and being a secret hippy.

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S2Ep4: Jake Humphrey

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:22:12 GMT

English television presenter and journalist Jake Humphrey drops in for a chat with host Matt Johnson about life in the public eye and dealing with negative criticism on social media.

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S2Ep3: Ore Oduba

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:01:00 GMT

This week's guest is television and radio presenter, Ore Oduba. Ore talks to host Matt Johnson about challenging moments in lockdown, Strictly, and the importance of showing vulnerability.

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S2Ep2: Henry Holland

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 23:01:00 GMT

Matt Johnson talks with English fashion designer Henry Holland about stepping back from his label earlier this year, imposter syndrome, and the power of positive thinking.

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S2Ep1: Charlie Condou

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 23:01:00 GMT

The first episode in the new series of In The Barber Chair welcomes British actor, columnist, LGBT rights activist, and dad Charlie Condou talking to host Matt Johnson about an acting career that includes seven years on Coronation Street, and the ups and downs of being a father

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S1Ep6: Iwan Thomas

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 23:06:51 GMT

Former Olympian Iwan Thomas talks to host Matt Johnson about his struggles after an injury-plagued career forced him into retirement and about the importance of speaking out when you have a problem with your mental or physical health

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S1Ep5: Ricky Hatton

Thu, 21 May 2020 09:52:22 GMT

In a special Mental Health Awareness Week edition of Movember: In The Barber Chair, guest host Simon Thomas talks to British boxing legend Ricky Hatton about his career and the challenges he faced in his life. In association with the Rugby League World Cup 2021.

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S1Ep4: Jack Fincham

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 12:05:13 GMT

Former Love Island winner Jack Fincham takes to the barber chair at Ted's Grooming Room to talk to host Matt Johnson about his own mental health struggle, his ambitions as a boxer, and the ups and downs of life after reality TV.

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S1Ep3: Paul Chowdhry

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 15:15:23 GMT

Comedian Paul Chowdhry takes a seat in the barber chair at Ted’s Grooming Room for a chat with host Tim Lovejoy about his life in comedy and how the best jokes don’t always come from the happiest places

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S1Ep2: Jim Chapman

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 15:00:03 GMT

Youtuber Jim Chapman is next up in the barber chair at Ted’s Grooming Room to talk to host Tim Lovejoy about life as a modern man and how it feels to be part of ‘Britain’s most influential family’

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S1Ep1: Ben Miller

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 16:30:45 GMT

Comedian Ben Miller joins host Tim Lovejoy in the barber chair at Ted's Grooming Room to talk about mental health, meditation, and what it means to be a man today

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Osher Günsberg

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 10:40:00 GMT

A familiar face returns to the Movember Podcast, this time as guest rather than host. Osher Günsberg is a longtime Mo Bro and friend of Adam, and in this episode they retrace the personal, mental and professional transformation Osher has been through since he went by 'Andrew G' in the nineties.

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Mick Aston

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:40:00 GMT

Mick and Adam met as officers in the Australian army in their early 20's. Since then, Mick has seen 28 years of service including operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and was awarded two orders for Distinguished Service. Now retired, Mick reflects on his career, and the transition from service to civilian life.

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Andrew Denton

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:22:00 GMT

In episode 4 of season 2 of the Movember Podcast, Adam sits down with TV writer, producer and host of 'Better Off Dead', Andrew Denton. Unfiltered, Andrew lays out the reality of losing his father and how it has impacted the way he takes action to protect his own health: physical and mental.

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Chris Hadfield

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 15:05:00 GMT

In this episode of the Movember Podcast, our host and co-founder Adam Garone sits down with the first Canadian to walk in space: Chris Hadfield. Adam and Chris explore the challenges of being a husband and father in an inherently high-risk profession, following his Dad's advice, and driving yourself to the 'very hairy edge of possible'.

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Reggie Ossé

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 16:32:00 GMT

Reggie Ossé discusses major turning points and challenges in his life. From growing up in a one-parent house and having to find his own role models, to becoming successful in three separate careers, and experiencing some dark moments: Reggie tells Adam about how he's handled transitions and what he'd say to others in the same situation.

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Morgan Spurlock

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 16:30:00 GMT

In the first interview of this season, our host Adam Garone sits down with filmmaker Morgan Spurlock. From the times he slept in a hammock to fund his dreams to what he now teaches his sons about being a man, Morgan tells Adam about key moments and decisions in his life. Here, they dig deeper into the man behind (and face of) the fast food hit, SuperSize Me.

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Allan’s Story

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 03:55:06 GMT

This is the second in a series of episodes of Movember Radio raising awareness in the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th with the powerful message of “Men, let’s talk when things get tough”. We talk to Mo Bro Allan Sparkes CV, a decorated police officer and one of only five Australian heroes to be awarded the highest bravery decoration, the Cross of Valour. Through Al’s service he developed chronic post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and associated chronic depression and became suicidal. He spent a lot of time recovering from these illnesses. Al has been an ambassador for beyondblue and Soldier On for the past three years and regularly speaks about suicide and mental health. His Twitter handle is @allansparkes.

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Justin’s Story

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 05:38:55 GMT

This is the first in a series of episodes of Movember Radio raising awareness in the lead up to World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th with the powerful message of “Men, let’s talk when things get tough”. We talk to Mo Bro Justin Geange who shares his own personal experience of suicide and the challenges he faced in not being able to speak out about what he was going through when he lost his job back in 2013. Justin has since passionately advocated the importance of talking about men’s health and particularly mental health.

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Celebrating Fatherhood

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 05:27:33 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio, we chat to two new dads about the highlights and challenges they face in fatherhood. Justin Baldoni, actor, director, filmmaker and star of hit TV show “Jane the Virgin” where he also happens to play a new dad similar to his role in real life. He’s also joined by Stuart Holden, Sports Commentator who recently retired from professional soccer having played for the Bolton Wanderers, Houston Dynamo and the US National Team.

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The Mo who ran 100km for men’s health

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 03:51:38 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio, we chat to Kieran Ryan, a passionate Mo Bro from Stawell, Australia who first got involved with Movember in 2009 when he was 21 years old, after losing two close mates to suicide. Kieran has been a champion for men’s health, running 100km for Movember back in 2012 and his team helped raise more than $50,000 over seven years. Kieran then went on to trek the Kokoda Trail with Mo Bro Ambassador and Paralympian Kurt Fearnley for the 100th Anniversary of ANZAC Day in 2014. Kieran now works for the Movember Foundation development team.

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The monk who got testicular cancer

Tue, 03 May 2016 05:07:23 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio, we chat to Andy Puddicombe, a meditation and mindfulness expert and founder of the hugely popular mindfulness app “Headspace”. In 2013, Andy was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Mindfulness has helped him to cope with the physical, emotional and mental impact of the illness. Prior to this, Andy undertook a ten-year journey, which took him around the world, culminating with ordination as a Tibetan Buddhist monk in Northern India.

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A journey from fighter to survivor

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 22:46:43 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio, we chat to Jonny Imerman, the founder of Imerman Angels and a testicular cancer survivor who was diagnosed at the age of 26. Jonny talks openly about the challenges he faced going through surgery and chemotherapy and the support he received on his journey from family and friends, but never met anyone his age that was a cancer survivor. He decided to set up Imerman Angels to introduce each cancer fighter to one survivor who can inspire them to know that they can overcome their cancer.

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Sam Gledhill

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 02:32:43 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio, we chat to Sam Gledhill, Testicular Cancer Programs Lead at the Movember Foundation. Sam explains why its important for every bloke to getting to know what’s normal for your nuts as part of the “Know thy nuts” campaign by the Movember Foundation for testicular cancer awareness month in April. Early detection is key as testicular cancer is a highly treatable disease. Sam also shares the progress of testicular cancer programs funded by the Foundation.

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Niiobli Armah

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 23:52:39 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio, we chat to Niiobli Armah IV, Program Manager at Prevention Institute in the U.S on promoting mental health and wellbeing. Niiobli also works with the Movember Foundation team on the groundbreaking new initiative called “Making Connections”. This will develop and implement actionable, community-level prevention plans to improve mental health for men and boys. Niiobli hopes to encourage more positive notions of masculinity in the community and effectively utilize social connectedness as a preventative measure to decrease the risk of suicide in men.

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Johnny Benjamin

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 23:25:04 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio, we chat to Jonny Benjamin - a mental health campaigner who spends his life visiting schools, universities, prisons, hospitals and corporations talking about his experience. In 2008, Jonny was about to jump off a bridge over the river Thames before a stranger stepped in and talked him back from the brink. This experience led to a personal transformation for Jonny and a television documentary about that moment which has been viewed by 300 million people online. Jonny now works to inspire people with the message that mental health problems can get better.

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Owen Sharp

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:06:12 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio, we chat to long-time Mo Bro and Global Director of Programs for the Movember Foundation, Owen Sharp. Owen oversees a number of the Foundation’s global initiatives including True NTH, which is the largest single investment in prostate cancer interventions and programs in the world. He started his career as an emergency nurse in Glasgow, and as a result, Owen has some amazing stories to tell. We chat to Owen in time for this year’s World Cancer Day. On February 4th, the world will unite to show that we can do something about cancer. Check out Movember.com to find out how you can show your support World Cancer Day.

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Steve Robertson

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 22:06:48 GMT

In this episode of Movember, we chat with Professor Steve Robertson who specialises in the study of gender, men and health. Steve's interested in social theories of gender and masculinity and he researches why blokes go to the doctor and why they don’t go to the doctor. It’s a fascinating insight into what goes on with men and their health.

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Holiday Replay: Richie McCaw

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 21:49:09 GMT

In this special edition of Movember Radio for the holidays, former captain of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team, Richie McCaw, shares how seemingly bulletproof men aren’t immune to the physical and mental struggles life throws everyone’s way and the role mates play in keeping you grounded. Richie details the pressures and expectations of captaining the Rugby World Cup champions as well as how he built in ways of managing the stress of such a role. Richie got involved with the Movember Foundation to help spread word that it’s ok for men to talk about what’s going on and it’s also important to check in with friends to see how they’re doing.

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Holiday Replay: Dom Purcell

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 10:22:32 GMT

In this special edition of Movember Radio for the holiday season, we revisit our chat with actor and Mo Bro Dom Purcell. Best known for his role as Lincoln Burrows on Prison Break, amongst many others, Dom’s on-screen persona is as tough as you can get. But underneath this tough exterior is a man who has had his own struggles. In this episode, he shares how he has struggled with anxiety, depression and alcohol problems and also reveals how, by opening up and taking action, he was able to take control of his life and thrive at the same time.

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Holiday Replay: Emily Morse

Mon, 28 Dec 2015 23:46:56 GMT

This holiday edition of Movember Radio takes us back to our chat with sex therapist, relationship advisor, author, SKYN ambassador and Mo Sista - Emily Morse. Tune in as Emily dishes the dirt on how men can have a healthier sex life as well as look after their general health and wellbeing.

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Holiday Replay: Marshall Dunn

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 21:11:51 GMT

In this special holiday episode of Movember Radio, we revisit our chat to Marshall Dunn - an author, speaker, suicide-loss mentor and coach – about his experience with suicide to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day. In October 2002, Marshall’s older brother took his own life. To deal with his grief, Marshall started writing and with the help of a mentor, had a breakthrough and is now working with others to share what he has learnt and help them in their own journey following the loss of someone to suicide.

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Matthew Wade

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 05:38:47 GMT

Matt Wade, Australian cricketer and Mo Bro, shares his story in this episode of Movember Radio of the challenges he has overcome in his sporting and personal life. Matt talks about how he was diagnosed with testicular cancer at just 15 years old, which is one of the reasons he is so passionate about men’s health and spreading the word to encourage men to take action. The Movember Foundation is the official men’s health charity partner of Cricket Australia and Matt has been a Mo Bro for three years.

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Lance Armstrong

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 05:29:47 GMT

Lance Armstrong speaks openly and honestly with Movember CEO, Adam Garone, about how he’s been coping with life in recent years, how experience has shaped him, and what he wished he would have done differently, as well as what’s next for the controversial sports icon.

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Craig Cooper pt. 2

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:51:49 GMT

In this special second episode of Movember Radio with Mo Bro Craig Cooper, he talks to us about how important it is to focus on relationships and social connections, which have a significant impact on your overall health and wellbeing. Craig also chats about how to have better sex in 30 days. Tune in for some Mo wisdom…

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Craig Cooper pt. 1

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 23:11:53 GMT

Tune into this week’s episode of Movember Radio as we hear from Craig Cooper – the first episode of a special two part series. Author, Mo Bro and former pro skateboarder, Craig is originally from New Zealand and moved to the States at 38 years old to cofound Boost Mobile. He’s passionate about advocating for men’s health and fitness and is redefining what it means to be middle aged.

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Lou Silluzio

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 23:33:16 GMT

Mo Bro Lou Silluzio opens up about his life’s ups and downs in this episode of Movember Radio – from losing it all in the recession to building a new business, and battling health difficulties at the same time. In 2011, Lou was diagnosed with prostate cancer and has since battled the disease three times. In his journey to beat prostate cancer, Lou realised his passion for writing children’s books, spurred on by his love of reading to his grandkids. Tune in as Lou shares his story, and works towards growing his Mo this Movember.

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Cleto Escobedo

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 23:27:26 GMT

Tune into this episode of Movember Radio as Mo Bro Cleto Escobedo (leader of Cleto and the Cletones, the house band for Jimmy Kimmel Live!) talks about relationships with his band mates, who have been making music together for 20 years. He also speaks about his lifelong friendship with Jimmy Kimmel, and how his relationship with his father, who plays with the Cletones, changed once he became a professional musician. Cleto plays on the WholeWorldBand charity single Changes - anyone can create their own version of the song by downloading the WholeWorldBand app!

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Ashley Boddy

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 22:25:36 GMT

Listen to this episode of Movember Radio as 9-year Mo Bro Ashley Boddy chats about raising awareness for men’s health through his work in animation. Ashley is a Senior Story Artist at Aardman studio in the UK, and has worked on films like Shaun the Sheep, the Pirates and rubbed shoulders with celluloid royalty like Wallace and Gromit. Ashley speaks openly about how his training and career has taught him to observe and replicate human behavior. He’s learnt a thing or two about how guys think and act around their health too. This has inspired him to make videos for Movember including a new one about manliness.

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Emily Morse

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 22:55:58 GMT

On this week’s episode of Movember Radio, we chat to sex therapist, relationship advisor, author, SKYN ambassador and Mo Sista - Emily Morse. Tune in as Emily dishes the dirt on how men can have a healthier sex life as well as look after their general health and wellbeing.

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Josh Beharry

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 03:34:50 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio, listen as Mo Bro Josh Beharry takes us on his rollercoaster of a journey from being suicidal and attempting to end his own life by jumping off a bridge, to surviving the fall and turning his situation around and becoming a passionate mental health advocate. Josh has since teamed up with the Movember Foundation to develop a website – HeadsUpGuys – focused on helping guys with mental health problems by educating them on the signs and symptoms and showing them how to take action.

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Jeff Raider

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 22:33:39 GMT

Join us for this episode of Movember Radio as we chat to Jeff Raider, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Harry’s, a men’s grooming company with products designed and formulated for a quality shave. A successful entrepreneur, Jeff believes in giving back to the community, which he does through Harry’s and his other co-founded company, Warby Parker. Tune in to find out more about the impact Jeff and his employees are having and how he got involved with the Movember Foundation.

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Kirk Pengilly and Layne Beachley

Tue, 22 Sep 2015 03:36:24 GMT

This episode of Movember Radio features the ultimate power couple, Kirk Pengilly and Layne Beachley. Kirk is the guitarist and saxophone player for one of the biggest bands of all time, INXS, while Layne conquered the waves as a seven-time champion professional surfer, the only woman to ever do so. But the couple was rocked earlier this year when Kirk was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in February. Tune in as Kirk and Layne take you on their journey from diagnosis to life after surgery, and how they dealt with everything in between.

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Jesse Faen

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 06:29:29 GMT

Join us for this episode of Movember Radio as Jesse Faen, surf industry legend and all round top bloke, lifts the lid on a life of surfing. Jesse was born in Queensland, Australia, grew up in San Francisco and travelled the world with the ASP World Surfing Tour as a media liaison, before settling into life in Los Angeles. Tune in as Jesse opens up about the challenges he has faced as a single dad and how he got involved with the Movember Foundation.

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Richard Brown

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:14:03 GMT

New Zealand Mo Bro Richard Brown joins us for this episode of Movember Radio, a special edition to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day. In this chat, Richard opens up about losing his twin brother to suicide at the age of 27. Following the death of his brother, Richard struggled with depression, until his sister dragged him along to see a doctor. This led to Richard facing his fears and was also the start of his journey with the Movember Foundation.

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Marshall Dunn

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 05:23:17 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio, we chat to Marshall Dunn - an author, speaker, suicide-loss mentor and coach – about his experience with suicide to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day. In October 2002, Marshall’s older brother took his own life. To deal with his grief, Marshall started writing and with the help of a mentor, had a breakthrough and is now working with others to share what he has learnt and help them in their own journey following the loss of someone to suicide.

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Amy Voce

Mon, 31 Aug 2015 05:57:30 GMT

Amy Voce is a UK radio presenter and passionate Mo Sista who has been spreading the hairy word of Movember across the airwaves for the last five years, ever since her father was taken away by prostate cancer. Amy’s Dad was a pilot who had had always been fit, healthy and clean-living – seemingly impervious to illness and certainly not one to worry about it. In this episode of Movember Radio, Amy shares the shock of losing her father, what she’s learnt about men because of it and her life on the airwaves.

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Ross Szabo

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 06:39:20 GMT

Mental health advocate and professional speaker, Ross Szabo, opens up about his challenges with bipolar disorder on this episode of Movember Radio. Ross lives in Los Angeles and was diagnosed when he was just 16 years old. A year later, this changed to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder with anger control problems and psychotic features.

Drawing on his experience and wanting to spread the word to others, Ross spoke openly to others about what was going on in his life. Since then, he has spoken to a million people about his struggles and has worked for the Clinton Administration on a National Mental Health Awareness campaign in his efforts to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

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Shea Emry & Devon Brooks

Mon, 17 Aug 2015 06:34:21 GMT

Tune in to this episode of Movember Radio as we chat to a Mo Bro and Mo Sista couple from Canada – Shea Emry and Devon Brooks. Professional football player for the CFL’s Rough Riders, Shea suffered a serious concussion a few years back, which led to a struggle with depression. Devon, entrepreneur and founder of the Blow Dry Bar, has also battled some demons in the past with her experience with post-traumatic stress disorder. This dynamic duo make quite the team and, as you’ll hear, they’re using past experience and quick thinking brains for the better through their work with the Movember Foundation.

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Dom Purcell

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 06:23:23 GMT

In this week’s episode of Movember Radio, we chat to actor and Mo Bro Dom Purcell. Best known for his role as Lincoln Burrows on Prison Break, amongst many others, Dom’s on-screen persona is as tough as you can get. But underneath this tough exterior is a man who has had his own struggles. In this episode, he shares how he has struggled with anxiety, depression and alcohol problems and also reveals how, by opening up and taking action, he was able to take control of his life and thrive at the same time.

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Clare Turnbull

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 06:28:46 GMT

This week on Movember Radio: Continuing the Conversation, we talk to an amazing Mo Sista, Dr Clare Turnbull. Clare is the lead researcher on the Movember programme for testicular cancer research at the Institute of Cancer Research, UK. To put it simply, this involves the analysis of the genome for men who have been diagnosed with testicular cancer.

During her career, Clare has seen incredible technological changes; what once took 10 years – scanning an individual human genome - is now achievable in a matter of hours. Clare recognises that this is already having a profound effect upon what is possible to do and imagine for the future of healthcare.

She is a medical doctor who treats patients and talks to their families in clinic, and so maintains that firsthand perspective of the impact of the work that she does. She also has some interesting insights into strawberries and tigers…

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George Bailey

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 06:52:20 GMT

This week on Movember Radio: Continuing the Conversation we chat with Aussie one day international cricket vice-captain George Bailey. George talks about the power of Aussie fast bowler Mitchell Johnson’s moustache, looking up to moustachioed cricketing heroes such as David Boon and Alan Border, and writing down your fears when you’re struggling as a great way to face them.

George also opened up about how the passing of Phillip Hughes affected the Australian cricket team and some of the conversations that the team have had since.

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Charley Boorman

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 05:58:36 GMT

This week’s Movember Radio: Continuing the Conversation sees actor and adventurer Charley Boorman share his hairy journey so far. From riding motorbikes across the world alongside best mate Ewan McGregor, to being diagnosed with testicular cancer, Charley’s journey has been a wild one. Through his work with the Movember Foundation, he’s encouraging men to take better care of their health and take action when it counts.

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Rick Bangs

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 06:20:39 GMT

Detroit Mo Bro Rick Bangs opens up about the experience of both his father’s prostate cancer and his own diagnosis of bladder cancer, which led to the removal of his prostate and bladder. Now cancer free for nine years, Rick lifts the lid on what life is like on the other side of treatment and how he helps other men navigate the tricky terrain of living a good life despite the side effects that come along for the ride.

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Jim Thompson

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 06:32:03 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio: Continuing the Conversation, UK Mo Bro Jim Thompson talks openly and honestly about the journey he has been on since he was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer at 57 years old. Since this diagnosis rocked the world as he knew it, Jim has been on a mission to spread the word about men taking action when it comes to their health. He is passionate about encouraging men to get better at talking about their health and starting the conversation, which led to his work with the Movember Foundation over the past five years.

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Richie McCaw

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 06:24:35 GMT

Richie McCaw, captain of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team shares with Movember Radio how seemingly bulletproof men aren’t immune to the physical and mental struggles life throws everyone’s way and the role mates play in keeping you grounded. Richie details the pressures and expectations of captaining the current Rugby World Cup champions as well as how he builds in ways of managing the stress of such a role. Richie got involved with the Movember Foundation to help spread word that it’s ok for men to talk about what’s going on and it’s also important to check in with friends to see how they’re doing.

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Robin Horsfall

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 03:50:04 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio: Continuing the Conversation, former SAS soldier Robin Horsfall takes us on his journey from entering the British Army at 15 years old to being accepted into the SAS at age 21, and the impact the military had on all aspects of his life. Robin was part of the team who took part in the historic SAS counter-terrorism raid that ended the Iranian Embassy siege in London in 1980. Join the conversation and hear how the growth of a moustache since he was 17 attracted Robin to work with the Movember Foundation and how he continues to raise awareness about the need to take action when it comes to your health.

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Tom Carroll

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 22:47:59 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio: Continuing the Conversation, former professional surfer Tom Carroll shares the story behind 26 wins, three Pipe Master victories and how becoming the first surfer in history to sign a million dollar contract impacted his life. Tom, a quiet kid originally from a town called Newport in Australia, talks openly about his struggles with mental health problems and the world of surfing which led to his involvement with the Movember Foundation.

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George Parros

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 22:46:31 GMT

In this episode of Movember Radio: Continuing the Conversation, George Parros lifts the lid on what life what like as an enforcer for the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks, where he played nine seasons and managed to get into 158 fights on the ice. George did all of this while sporting a rocking moustache, which eventually led to his involvement with the Movember Foundation. Since coming onboard with the Foundation five years ago, George has helped raise awareness about the state of men’s health on and off the ice and encourage blokes to take action when it comes to their health.

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Kurt Fearnley

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 22:43:02 GMT

Kurt Fearnley - wheelchair racer, Paralympian, author, athlete and father - is one of the most successful athletes of our time. Kurt has started 58 marathons, had 37 wins, placed 16 times and only missed the podium five times.

Born without parts of his lower spine and without a sacrum, Kurt was given less than a week to live. In this episode of Movember Radio: Continuing the Conversation, Kurt shares his thoughts on resilience, his winning mindset and the story of how he got involved with the Movember Foundation – a relationship which has led him to crawl the Kokoda track…twice…all in the name of raising awareness and getting blokes talking about their health.

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PJ Roberts

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 07:09:41 GMT

Former professional soccer player and ESPN TV Presenter, PJ Roberts relocated to Singapore in 2002 to pursue his sporting career where he quickly made a name for himself amongst the football community. Opening up for this episode of Movember Radio: Continuing the Conversation, PJ lets us in on how a diagnosis of testicular cancer in 2013 rocked his world and shares how he handled the treatment and recovery, coming out the other side stronger than ever. Through his work with the Movember Foundation as an ambassador, PJ spreads the word about the importance of mateship and encouraging men to take action when it comes to their health.

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Adam Garone

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 02:00:36 GMT

The Movember Foundation’s co-founder and CEO sets the record straight on the humble beginnings of the world's largest men’s health organisation as well sharing his personal journey about manhood and manliness.

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