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Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup Season 3 Episode 12Andy and Tommy speak to comedian Ashley Blaker about his late stage autism and adhd diagnosis and how he manages to be a parent to 6 kids, many with diverse educational needs too. You can read his book Normal Schmormal and find out more on www.ashleyblaker.com.2024-01-2552 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Seaso 3 Episode 11 - Charlie SimsAndy and Tommy speak to former TOWIE star turned boxing manager and star of his own reality show with his sisters; House of Sims. They talk about Charlie's mental health struggles, mental health in boxing and what he does to help himself keep a good mental health routine amongst other things. This is a good one!2023-09-191h 03
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 3 Episode 10 - Greg Bateman And Kai HorstmannAndy and Tommy talk to rugby stars Greg Bateman and Kai Horstmann about their upcoming climb of Mount Blanc with Phil Dollman in aid of the ruby mental health charity Looseheadz and Greg's beer related initiative People's captain. They talk about mental health in sport and the macho world of rugby union.
To find out more about people's captain click here:
https://peoplescaptain.co.uk/
To donate to the climb click here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/tacklingmontblanc-1680250756704?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=one_page&utm_content=page%2Ftacklingmontblanc-1680250756704&utm_campaign=pfp-whatsapp&utm_term=78713453720641e0b3d03e3acc3edf842023-08-1752 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 3 Episode 9 - Intermittent FastingManup! Season 3 Episode 9 - Intermittent Fasting by Andy Richardson and Tommy Danquah2023-08-0356 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 3 Episode 8 - EMDR With Michael BaldwinAndy and Tommy talk to Michael Baldwin who had written a book with Dr Deborah Korn; 'Every Memory Deserves Respect' about overcoming trauma finally through the groundbreaking technique of EMDR.2023-03-311h 03
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Seaso 3 Episode 7 - Tommy's BallsAndy and Tommy do a catch up podcast and talk about their latest mental health regimes and about Tommy's balls after his vasectomy!2023-02-1540 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Seaso 3 Episode 6 - Mental Health For Dads Forum 2 With John StaceyAndy and Tommy return for another chat with John Stacey about overcoming the mental pitfalls of being a dad and the pressure of being a new dad. They also celebrate the podcast's 4th birthday with a song!2022-11-251h 06
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 3 Episode 5 - Simon Blake OBEAndy and Tommy speak to the head of Mental Health First Aid England Simon Blake OBE about how to cope at work and elsewhere in these chaotic times.
To find out more about Mental Health First Aid courses look here:
https://mhfaengland.org/mhfa-centre/news/MHFA-England-launches-new-Mental-Health-First-Aid-course/
And here's a link to the My Whole Self MOT Simon mentioned.
https://mhfaengland.org/my-whole-self/resources/2022-10-2059 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 3 Episode 4 Catch UpAndy and Tommy catch up on a summer of business, Tommy talks about being a new father again and dog therapy and Andy talks about turning 50 amongst other things.2022-10-031h 02
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 3 Episode 3 - Ayo AkinwolereAndy and Tommy chat to tv presenter and record breaking swimmer Ayo Akinwolere about mental health and finding a happy place when your life has been a whirlwind from childhood.2022-09-141h 07
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 3 Episode 2 - David ParkinAndy and Tommy talk to David Parkin about his current shows his works, bi-polar disorder, his 4 months being sectioned and all sorts of stuff in this lively and fruity episode!
David is an author, theatre maker, musician and installation artist. His work is fiercely biographical, weird and wonderful, sublime and speculative, from his (award nominated) children’s book and musical ‘The Nose That Nobody Picked’ to ‘David Parkin’s Delusions of Grandeur’, an installation looking at the four months he spent under section, suffering from a bipolar manic episode.2022-05-181h 09
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup Season 3 Episode 1 - Frank BrunoStarting season 3 off with a bang, Andy and Tommy talk to former world heavyweight champion Frank Bruno about his struggles with Bi-Polar disorder, fame and his boxing career. Having just reached the milestone of being 60 years old he has a new book - 'Frank Bruno - 60 Years a Fighter' to celebrate his amazing life story.2022-03-2156 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 16 - Christmas Round Table With Stephen Hall And Nathan BonwickAndy and Tommy host a special Christmas edition with the help of mental health advocates Stephen Hall and Nathan Bonwick. The boys discuss all things Christmas and mental health from a men's perspective, give it a listen and Merry Christmas!2021-12-2356 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 15 - Men And Grief With Paul SlapaAndy and Tommy talk to Paul Slapa from the Unbeatable Eva Foundation about how he lost his 10 year old daughter Eva last year to a rare form of cancer called DIPG. He found as a man it was hard to talk about his grief and the expectations of him as a father dealing with grief were a challenge too. This is a moving and important podcast which we hope will give you some ideas on how to tackle this societal taboo.
Check out the foundation at:
https://www.unbeatableeva.co.uk2021-12-151h 01
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 14 - Another Catch UpAfter another long gap, Andy and Tommy catch up and talk about keeping up a mental health regime, Tony Bellew and anger and Tommy effortlessly covers over Andy very unprofessionally taking a phone call on air.2021-11-2952 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 13 - Simone Biles And Catch UpAndy and Tommy have a long overdue catchup and talk about how sports stars like Simone Biles are breaking barriers when it comes to talking about mental health.2021-08-0358 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 12 - Ryan RidgewayIn one of the best podcast they have ever been a part of Andy and Tommy speak to the amazing Ryan Ridgeway about his life as a mental health first aid trainer, a cage fighter and a candid account of his experience being sectioned. One not to miss!2021-06-2958 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 11 - Nomadland, Nature And RoadkillAndy and Tommy, rusty after a long break get back into it with a catch up podcast where they talk about random stuff like Estonian grammar and doorbells. However they do manage to eventually talk about mental health and how good it is to be in nature which was the theme of Mental Health Awareness week this year. Andy also reviews Nomadland which fits the theme nicely and Tommy tells of a hairy encounter with some roadkill.2021-05-2457 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 10 - Alexander CottleAndy and Tommy talk to Alexander Cottle, founder of the Unmasked Man about breaking down masculinity, his own journey and his retreats and groups which help men holistically to open up and heal.2021-04-1054 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 9 - Ben BidwellAndy and Tommy talk to a giant in the world of mental health, Ben Bidwell. Coach, writer and speaker, also known as 'The Naked Professor', Ben is aiming to help men and women ope up more about their mental health through his Heartspace project.2021-03-2254 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 8 - Mental Health And Eating Disorders With Connor SprattAndy and Tommy speak to mental health advocates Connor Spratt about his battle with an eating disorder and the stereotypes that go around eating disorders and being a man. Andy also runs down his top 8 films about mental health.2021-02-1654 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 7 - Mental Health For Dads With John StaceyAndy and Tommy speak to John Stacey from Mental Health Support for Dads about the pressures of being a dad mentally and how society views dads.2021-02-061h 00
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season2 - Episode 6 - 2020 Christmas SpecialAndy and Tommy look back on the year and talk about the advantages of being on your own for Christmas and even attempt a song! Join us for some much needed positivity.2020-12-2252 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Epsode 5 - Mental Health In The US Army With Carlos Urias IIIAndy and Tommy speak to US army vet Carlos Urias III about mental health in the army and his work in at the Family Care Center in Colorado Springs which looks after veterans and their mental health.2020-12-1756 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 4- Yoga With Aimee Garcia - MarshallAndy and Tommy speak to the fabulous Aimee Garcia-Marshall about yoga and what it can do for your mental health and also why as men we should be scared to give it a go, there are so many different types!2020-12-021h 02
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 3 - IBS And The Body Mind ConnectionAndy and Tommy talk to Jason from We at one about how he overcame crippling IBS through diet but also mental health practices. They talk about how the mind affects the body and vice versa and how good mental health can improve physical well being.2020-11-2359 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 Episode 2 - Mike DayemAndy and Tommy speak to author and coach Mike Dayem about his book 'Suicidal to Superhuman' and his unique approach to mental health.2020-11-0153 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Season 2 - Episode 1We're back with season 2! Tommy and Andy are back with some amazing guests lined up. All in the name of getting men to talk and think about their mental health more.2020-10-2241 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 26 - Become The Wolf With Dave And RobAndy and Tommy speak to Dave Hoops and Rob Sanders of the Legacy Partnership about their personal battles and triumphs over depression and how through fitness, NLP and coaching they have designed a new course to help men overcome mental health problems.2020-09-0150 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 25 Tommy's MoveManup! Episode 25 Tommy's Move by Andy Richardson and Tommy Danquah2020-08-1850 min
Things I Wish I’d Known with Rachael Welford32 Tommy Danquah - Men’s Mental HealthThis week I am chatting with Tommy Danquah, one half of Man up! The Men's Mental Health Podcast. We talk self-medicating, chaotic environments, hiding from ourselves and others and what we did to own our depression and begin to heal.
Tommy is a blogger, musician and Dad based in Watford who has been through life-changing depression which affected his young family so adversely he has been through radical change to get back on track. He is keen to help others who are going through the same thing in the best way he can, by talking, so I h...2020-08-111h 06
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 24 Dave FurnessAndy and Tommy talk to the legend that is Dave Furness about his work as a trauma informed coach, some real gems of wisdom in here so listen up!2020-08-0354 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Lock Down 6 Tommy's 40th And George FloydWe celebrate the life of the man himself, Tommy Danquah as he reaches 40. We discuss what pressures there are on men turning 40. For the first half we talk about the killing of George Floyd and Tommy open's up about what affect these sort of incidents can have on his mental health as a black man in the UK.2020-06-0441 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Lockdown session 5 Leanne Astbury and CBTAndy and Tommy talk to leading specialist in men's mental health about the role of CBT in helping us tame our emotions during lockdown and beyond.2020-06-0129 min
Let's Talk Mental Health - with Dave FurnessWhy Depression & Anxiety Were The Best Things To Happen – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 028In this episode I am joined by Mr Tommy Danquah and Mr Andy Richardson who make up the fantastic Man Up Men’s Mental Health Podcast. I have been a fan of Tommy and Andy’s work for some time now and it was an absolute privilege to have them as guests on my Let’s Talk Mental…
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Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Lockdown session 4 with Charlie WeeksAndy and Tommy talk to therapist Charlie weeks about his story and answer some of your questions in this extended podcast!2020-05-121h 04
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! - Lockdown Session 3Andy and Tommy continue the lockdown mental health discussions.2020-04-2721 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup Lock Down Session 2In the latest Manup! Podcast Andy and Tommy talk about setting up routines during the lockdown and erm, gardening and crocs.2020-04-1725 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Lock Down Session 1A global pandemic can't keep the boys down! In these bitesize sessions Andy and Tommy talk about all things mental health and er biscuits with guests along the way.2020-04-1220 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 23 - Sam OrtylAndy and Tommy talk to Sam Ortyl, anxiety coach and motivational speaker about his story and he gives them top tips for feeling good in 2020!2020-01-1046 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 22 - Mark Rice-OxleyAndy and Tommy speak to Guardian journalist and author Mark Rice-Oxley about being diagnosed with depression in his 40s, his book Underneath the Lemon Tree and his unique views on mental health with subjects as diverse as SAD syndrome and mental health in other cultures covered. Certainly one of the most thought provoking of all our podcasts.2019-12-0556 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 21 - Anthony Davis Mental Health in BAME and LGBT CommunitiesAndy and Tommy speak to therapist Anthony Davis who works with the BAME and LGBT communities in the UK. He tells us his story and gives us his unique insights into the state of things in the UK and beyond.2019-11-1558 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 20 - Catch UpAfter the summer break and lots of goings on, Andy and Tommy catch up with each other. We also hear the audio from Tommy's speech at the Mental Wealth Festival and Andy talks about The Power of Now by Ekhart Tolle.2019-11-0845 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 19 with Ben ThextonAndy and Tommy speak to coma and PTSD survivor Ben Thexton about his incredible story and his book 'An unexpected journey' and end with Tommy doing some heavy breathing.2019-10-2954 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 18 - The Mental Wealth Festival With Ben HicksAndy and Tommy talk to Ben Hicks from The City Lit about the Mental Wealth Festival which runs from the 8th to 12th of October in London. He also shares with us his own personal journey through mental health and his thoughts on some current issues and also his love of the actor Andrew Scott!
https://www.citylit.ac.uk/mwf2019-09-2257 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 17 - BiPolar Disorder with Kenton HallManup! Episode 17 - BiPolar Disorder with Kenton Hall by Andy Richardson and Tommy Danquah2019-08-0800 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 16 - Mindfulness With Robert MitchellAndy and Tommy talk all things mindful with Robert Mitchell from The Restful mind podcast and Bromley Mindfulness and at the end get a mediation session!2019-07-011h 01
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 15 Brexit/Kanye/Catch upAndy and Tommy have a massive rambling catch up after a break and talk about all sorts of things, they also go out on the streets and talk to men about how and if Brexit is affecting their mental health.2019-06-131h 08
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 14 - Internet Porn Addiction and Men's Mental Health.Andy and Tommy talk to a man who has given up internet porn and masturbation as part of Nofap 90, a movement thousands of men have got involved with. Men have reported feeling less depressed, anxious and have seen improved relationships with women after giving up internet porn and masturbation for 90 days.2019-04-1554 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! - Episode 13 Dementia and World Records With Guest Chris LeekAndy and Tommy talk to Chris Leek who is attempting a world record Enduroman Arch to Arc triathlon which involves swimming the channel without a wetsuit amongst other things. He also talks about his Dad's struggles with dementia and Parkinson's which is the inspiration behind the attempt and the mental health issues surrounding his family coping with these terrible diseases.2019-04-0756 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup episode 12 - Matt LongleyAndy and Tommy speak to Mat Longley from ^ft From the Spotlight, a charitable organisation which aims to promote better mental health for crew in the film and music industry. They also discuss the tragic death by suicide of Prodigy's Keith Flint.2019-03-1754 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 11 - Tommy's Fight and Ricky Gervais ReviewAfter 8 weeks of intensive training the day finally arrived for Tommy's white collar boxing fight in aid of MIND the mental health charity. How did he do? Find out here with a ringside commentary from the night. The boys also review Ricky Gervais' new series After Life about a man dealing with suicidal thoughts.2019-03-1247 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 10 with Richard WalshAndy and Tommy speak to Richard Walsh from Rethink Mental Illness about what the government should and is doing about mental health; he also tells us about his own personal mental health story. They finish with a micro meditation session! https://www.rethink.org helpline number 0300 5000 9272019-02-0954 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 9 with Matt HealyAndy and Tommy speak to twice Masterchef The Professionals runner up Matt Healy about his life as a chef, his mental health problems and how he's turned his life around. Also they speak about his mossy wall...2019-02-0150 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 8 - Frank KingAndy and Tommy talk the US comedian, writer and Ted talk star Frank King about his life and how suicidal thoughts have made him the man he is today.2019-01-2453 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup episode 7- Ladies PerspectiveAndy and Tommy speak to two women whose brothers have had severe mental health problems and tell them the affect it has had on them and loved ones.2019-01-2255 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 6 Christmas special.Andy and Tommy head out into the streets of London to find out from men what makes them happy at Christmas and find a very simple solution from one person.2018-12-1952 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManUp! Episode 5 Student Special.Andy and Tommy speak to male students at LCCM about the pressures of student life and their mental health struggles and end with a surprisingly satisfying yoga exercise!2018-11-2945 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 1, our storyAndy and Tommy's first podcast! Here they tell us their stories and their struggles with mental health and what has helped them through the years, no guests on this one.2018-11-2252 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 2, our story continued.Part two of Andy and Tommy's stories of their struggles with mental health, no guests on this one either!2018-11-2243 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 3 with special guest Lifford ShillingfordManup! Episode 3 with special guest Lifford Shillingford by Andy Richardson and Tommy Danquah2018-11-2253 min
Manup! UK Men's mental health podcastManup! Episode 4 with guest Clarke Stevens.Andy and Tommy welcome special guest Clarke Stevens who has found unique ways of coping with a tragic life event and mental health issues, here he tells us his story.2018-11-2249 min