How a Monday Night Conversation at Andy’s Man Club Helps Men Open Up

Send us Fan MailWe meet Darren, an area lead at Andy’s Man Club, and hear how a simple Monday night space helps men take the hardest step: walking through the door and speaking honestly. We talk about stigma, purpose after retirement or bereavement, and how volunteering can turn lived experience into support for someone else. • the origin story of Andy’s Man Club and why it started in 2016 • how the groups work across the UK and why demand keeps rising • the “threshold” moment for men who are struggling and how a sweeper helps • stigma and generational attitudes to men opening up • retirement, loss and the need for connection and purpose • the path from attendee to volunteer facilitator and what good facilitation looks like • support available to facilitators including counselling options • Mission Possible fundraising and simple ways to get involved • confidentiality, safeguarding and why there is no register or referral Please don't forget to like, follow, or subscribe. Also if you would like too find our more about  "Andy's Man Club" please click on the following linwww.andysmanclub.co.uk.Support the showIf you enjoy the show, please click the “Support the show” link and follow the instructions. Your support means the world to us; we wouldn’t be where we are without it. Thank you everyone.