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Changing MENtality
Conversations, stories and interviews on the topic of men’s mental health. Hosted by a group of male students, sharing their own experiences to help eliminate stigma, raise awareness, and signpost others to finding the help they need. Created in association with Student Minds and funded by Comic Relief.
Episodes
27 episodes
Body Image
In this episode Kevin and Sam talk body image - their own experiences and the wider societal discourse around body image. They delve into physical attraction, your relationships with your own body, and how the media marginalises certain body ty...
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Engaging with Distressing Content on University Courses and Placement
In this episode, Caleb, Aidan and George discuss their experiences engaging with challenging and distressing content in and around their university courses and placement. Content Warning: This episode contains mention (but no detail...
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47:28
Considering & Coping with Postgraduate Studies
On this episode George D is joined by Adeleke to talk all things Master’s Degrees. Whether you’re thinking of doing a postgraduate degree or are part-way through one, this episode may have something for you. With Adeleke coming to the end of is...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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39:19
'Graduation grief': what university can be like and how it can feel to leave it behind
In this episode, George and Brendan talk about their experiences as undergraduates at university, the challenges of first going to uni, what they feel they gained from the experience, and what it was like to leave it behind. In particular, they...
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1:07:34
(*Re-uploaded!) British-Asian Identity, Masculinity, and Leaving Islam
In this episode, George S talks to Adam about his experience as an asian man in the UK. They discuss what it was like for Adam to grow up in London, his process of leaving Islam as a teenager, and how the norms of masculinity manifest in Britis...
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1:00:33
Positive Changes in Placements: A chat with Izzy de George
In this episode, Danny interviews Isabella de George on her nationwide campaign/movement to get universities to better improve their policies and well-being services for students, in particular placement students in memory of her brother Harris...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:03:18
Self-esteem and Masculinity
In this episode George S talks to Dan Rothko about the relationship between self-esteem and masculinity. Dan left university prior to graduation due to poor mental health and struggles with self-esteem. Now in his thirties, he is happily marrie...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:03:27
Evaluating emotions?
In this episode, Aidan, Louis and Euan have a conversation about emotions they regularly come across and feel as men, the significance of these and how they can be addressed!Relevant resources to these subjects can be found below: ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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40:55
International Study, Culture Shocks and Mental Health
In this episode, George S speaks to Krai about his experiences as an international student from Thailand. They talk about UK and Thai culture, student life in the UK, and the challenges international students face to their mental health. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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39:31
Social Class and University
In this episode George S talks to Robert Brown about Robert's experience of coming from a working class, low income background and how it has affected his time at university. Though the number of students attending university has increase...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:15:23
Who Are Our Role Models?
In this episode Aidan, Ben, Caleb & Kevin discuss everything about role models. Who inspires us, who our role models are, the effects that negative role models may have and the role that family members and friends play in our lives....
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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32:17
Patronising Attitudes Towards Depression - A Conversation with Jake Jackson
In this episode, George talks to the philosopher Jake Jackson about patronising attitudes towards depression, how they stigmitise the illness, and how to combat this stigma using empathy (what Jake calls 'the empathetic attitude'). D...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:05:11
Lessons from my Dissertation: Masculinity in Film
In this episode, Sam speaks to fellow graduate, course mate and friend Mike about his dissertation. Together they tackle some big issues: essays, representation, masculinity and more. Mike reflects on writing his dissertation and what his resea...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:00:13
Intersectionality, LGBTQ+ and Mental Health
In this episode, Billy is joined by the Student Voice and Equality Lead at Student Minds, Dom Smithies to talk about some of the specific challenges that may face men within the LGBTQ+ community. They will be talking about the importance of rec...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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Thriving Not Surviving: A chat with Leigh Timmis
On this episode, Danny talks with a world-record holding cyclist, adventurer, motivational speaker, and soon-to-be author: the amazing Leigh Timmis!(TW) Together they discuss their own mental health journeys, university life, travelling adv...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:56:54
Poetry, Creativity & Mental Health
In this episode, Caleb is joined by "The Fragile Poet" Reece Ayres to talk about how poetry has helped them both with their mental health. They chat about what first got them interested in poetry, the experiences of performing and how events an...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:51
Drug Addiction and Bereavement
In this episode, George talks to James about James' experience with drug addiction and bereavement. If you or anyone you know is looking for support with addiction to drugs or alcohol, you can find the range of support services (some of...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:02:27
Depression at University: Escaping a World Gone Grey
In this episode, Caleb is joined by Josh Hartley to talk about his experiences with depression at college and university. They also discussed Josh's new book, The Boy Between: A Mother and Son's Journey From a World Gone Grey, which he...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:42
Talking or Taking Meds?
In this episode Aidan, Euan and Ben discuss the different approaches to mental health care, the science behind them, the current state of the field, their own personal experiences and how we can move forwardFind other episodes and our s...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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54:20
Sport and Inclusivity: the Rainbow Rexes
In this episode, myself (Danny) has a chat with Matt Nadin from Rainbow Rexes Lacrosse who are the worlds first LGBTQ+ inclusive lacrosse club. We talk about the sport, the work that the Rexes are doing, and tips on improving our mental health....
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:30
"The Adjustment Period"
Coming to university as a first year student can be a really exciting experience but it also comes along with some challenges. In this episode, Paul and Billy talk about coming to university for the first time, dealing with feelings of loneline...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:04
Mindfulness, Masculinity and Mental Health
Mindfulness is being embraced by more and more men as a way of managing their mental health. In this episode, George and Jamie talk their own experiences practicing mindfulness, both in daily life and on meditation retreats. They discuss the wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:05:51
What Next? A Conversation on Graduation
Graduating in 2020 brought about Zoom ceremonies, mixed feelings and a little bit of disorientation. In this episode, Sam, George D and Kevin talk about coming to terms with the end of your University journey, finding support in your peers,...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:06:28
Sport, Masculinity and Mental Health
In this episode Billy chats mental health, masculinity and sport with guest speaker (and brother) Charlie Newhall, an ex club captain for the University of Sheffield's Rugby team and recent graduate. They'll discuss some of the benefits of spor...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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23:49