Why Men Stay Silent – Shame, Depression and Recovery with George Bell

Welcome to Episode 10 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with George Bell – writer, speaker and co-founder of Jack, a publication dedicated to honest writing about men’s lives. George opens up about his own experience with depression, suicidal thoughts and recovery, and how confronting his understanding of masculinity changed the course of his life. They explore how shame and silence keep men trapped, how language shapes healing, and why compassion – not criticism – is key to helping men open up. George also discusses his forthcoming book Be A Man About It: Building a Healthier Idea of Masculinity, out in January 2026.You can find George here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-bell-10317184/ You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-10-with-george-bell/Men's Therapy Hub UK DirectoryNo Man's an Island - podcast pageFollow:🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@menstherapyhub📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menstherapyhub/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/menstherapyhub/🎵 Music: Raindear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.