No Man's an Island

Welcome to Episode 32 of No Man’s An Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings is joined by Duncan Craig OBE, CEO and founder of We Are Survivors, the UK’s largest male survivor organisation, supporting boys and men who have experienced sexual abuse, rape and exploitation.Duncan shares the personal story behind founding We Are Survivors, including his own experiences of childhood sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation, and the lack of support available to men when he first began looking for help. He reflects on growing up in working-class Manchester, the impact of shame, internalised homophobia, poor sex education and the silence that surrounded male victimhood.They explore why male-only spaces matter, what happens when men are finally able to sit alongside others with shared experiences and why the first step through the door is often the hardest part. Duncan also talks about how We Are Survivors works with men in practical, accessible ways, including community groups, gardening, peer spaces, therapy and their app We Are OK.The conversation also covers the cultural failure to properly name male survivors, the problem with caveating male victimhood under violence against women and girls.You can find We Are Survivors here: https://www.wearesurvivors.org.uk/You can find We Are Survivors on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/thisissurvivors/You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/male-survivors-sexual-abuse-shame-and-creating-space-for-men-with-duncan-craig-obe/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.

Welcome to Episode 31 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Daniele Fiandaca, co-founder of Token Man, which challenges inequality in the workplace by engaging men in conversations about gender, power and inclusion.Daniele shares the moment that changed everything for him – walking into a women’s dinner as the only man in the room and, for the first time in his working life, feeling what it was like to be in the out-group. That experience led him to rethink masculinity, privilege and the role men need to play in building fairer and healthier cultures.They talk about why so many men are still reluctant to step into inclusion work, the risks men face when they challenge sexist or outdated norms in the workplace and the loneliness that can come from becoming “the only” man willing to speak up.The conversation also explores Daniele’s Hard As Nails campaign, which invites men to paint their nails and reflect on the stereotypes that shape how they are seen. Chris and Daniele discuss why something so simple can create such powerful shifts in empathy, self-awareness and men’s understanding of the pressures they live under.Along the way, they talk about male friendship, banter, compassion for men, redefining success and why healthier forms of masculinity need to be made more visible in culture, media and everyday life.You can find Daniele here:https://tokenman.orgYou can find Chris here:https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub:https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/hard-as-nails-empathy-success-and-painting-your-nails-with-daniele-fiandaca/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.

Welcome to Episode 30 of No Man’s An Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings is joined by Christian Chalfont, a counsellor and hypnotherapist whose work is increasingly focused on men’s mental health, identity and connection.Christian previously founded Men’s Retreats UK, creating male-only talks, workshops and retreats designed to help men reconnect with community and with themselves. He now runs Core 5 Coaching, delivering training and workshops for managers, high-performing teams and men navigating work, identity and pressure.They explore Christian’s journey into therapy, including how his early life shaped his relationship with masculinity, safety and belonging. Christian shares the moment he encountered a more nurturing form of masculinity in Australia and how it influenced his approach to men’s work, particularly the role of safe, non-sexual touch, presence and being properly heard.They also discuss high-achieving men who overwork as a coping strategy, the shame that keeps many stuck and how redefining success can open up a healthier life. Christian closes with the one change he would make with unlimited resources – overhauling sex and relationship education so young people learn how to build healthy intimacy, communication and connection from the start.You can find Christian here: https://christianchalfont.co.uk/You can find Core 5 Coaching here: https://corefivecoaching.com/You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-30-working-with-high-value-men-anger-belonging-and-navigating-shame-with-christian-chalfont/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.

Welcome to Episode 29 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with critical theorist Louisa Toxvaerd Munch about the deeper social, political and emotional forces shaping the rise of the manosphere. Rather than reducing the issue to bad individuals or toxic online content alone, Louisa argues that men’s distress must be understood in the context of neoliberalism, patriarchy, loneliness, loss and the collapse of community.Drawing on her doctoral research into nostalgia, Louisa explains how many men are being pulled towards regressive ideologies because they are grieving a version of social identity that no longer feels available to them. As stable work, local institutions and collective spaces disappear, some men are left with anger, confusion and a longing for certainty. In that vacuum, figures like Andrew Tate and Donald Trump can appear powerful, even when they are only deepening the pain.Chris and Louisa explore why so many men are not simply resisting change but struggling to make sense of loss without the language, support or spaces to process it. They discuss loneliness as more than isolation, the psychological pull of patriarchal father figures, the role of football culture, the failure to speak to white working-class boys and why compassionate conversations matter more than shame.This is a powerful conversation about men’s mental health, class politics, emotional literacy and the urgent need to build something better than the systems currently failing us.You can find Louisa here:Instagram: @louisamunchtheoryTikTok: @louisamunchtheoryYou can find Chris here:https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode link on Men's Therapy Hub:https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/how-neoliberalism-fuels-the-manosphere-loneliness-class-anger-and-the-search-for-belonging-with-louisa-toxvaerd-monk/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.

Welcome to Episode 28 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Philip Adlem, a psychodynamic psychotherapist whose path into therapy was shaped by years working in high-pressure emergency services environments, as well as roles within the NHS, bereavement support and the criminal justice system.Philip recently published a paper exploring what he calls gender-split social defences – a framework describing how unconscious beliefs about masculinity and femininity influence who is seen as vulnerable, who is believed and who is excluded from empathy and compassion in therapeutic spaces and training.Together they explore Philip’s personal story of trauma, homophobia and violence, his journey through therapy and the way these experiences shaped his research into men’s experiences in mental health systems.They discuss the psychology behind prejudice, why men’s suffering is often minimised, the cultural narratives that shape expectations of masculinity and how therapy training may unintentionally reproduce the very biases it seeks to challenge.This episode is a powerful conversation about vulnerability, bias and the importance of creating therapeutic spaces where every person’s experience is seen and understood.You can find Philip here:https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/philip-adlem/You can find Chris here:https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub:https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/the-empathy-gap-men-bias-and-therapy-with-philip-adlem/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.

Welcome to Episode 27 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Dr Jett Stone speaks with Dr Audra Horney, a licensed psychologist and founder of Modern Therapy Arizona, who has become one of the most visible voices in men’s mental health on social media.Audra’s route into this work was not conventional. With an academic background that included women’s studies, she did not initially set out to specialise in men’s mental health. Instead, the focus emerged through clinical practice, where she discovered both a passion for working with men and a gap in how therapy training prepares clinicians to meet their needs.Together they explore why many men are not resistant to therapy so much as cautious about a system that does not feel designed for them. Audra explains the practical changes she makes in the therapy room, including dropping the traditional “soft therapist voice,” being more direct with clients and creating an environment where authenticity and honesty are prioritised over formality.The conversation also explores the importance of trust in therapy, why crying is not the only measure of emotional depth and how men often need clearer guidance about what therapy actually involves. Audra also shares how her social media presence has helped men build trust with a therapist before ever stepping into the room.Finally, they discuss the biggest barrier many men still face when seeking help – access. Even when men overcome the emotional hurdles of reaching out, the cost and availability of therapy can still stop them from getting support.You can find Audra here:https://www.instagram.com/dr.audra.horney/You can find Jett here:https://jettstonephd.comEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub:https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/how-to-speak-to-men-emotion-trust-and-breaking-the-rules-with-dr-audra-horney/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.

Welcome to Episode 26 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Tate Smith, an award-winning activist, speaker and one of the UK’s leading voices on trans visibility, gender equality and masculinity. Released on Trans Day of Visibility, this episode explores Tate’s lived experience as a trans man and the unique perspective that brings to conversations about men’s mental health.Tate shares how he began transitioning while working, how speaking publicly about that journey led him into the men’s mental health space and why he believes trans men have an important role to play in broadening conversations about masculinity.Together, Chris and Tate discuss gender dysphoria and gender euphoria, the emotional impact of being treated differently once perceived as male and the striking shift in how men’s mental health disclosures are often received compared with women’s.They also explore male friendship, emotional invalidation, the expectations placed on men to stay strong, the lack of trans masculine visibility in public life and why bringing men into conversations about equality and inclusion is essential if real change is going to happen.This is a thoughtful, honest and hopeful conversation about identity, confidence, transition and the many different ways of being a man.You can find Tate here:https://tatesmith.ukYou can find Chris here:https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub:https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-26-gender-euphoria/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.

Welcome to Episode 25 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Dr Sophie King-Hill, Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham, whose research explores sexual behaviours in children and young people, youth voice and the wider cultural narratives shaping boys today.They discuss the growing blame culture around young men and boys, the impact of media narratives following high-profile cases and why demonising a gender shuts down the very dialogue we need. Sophie explains how boys are often framed as potential perpetrators rather than complex human beings with internal struggles that rarely get heard.The episode explores consent beyond stereotypes, why boys also struggle to say no, the dangers of ignoring pornography in public discourse and why relationships and sex education from an early age is one of the most powerful tools we have for harm reduction.You can find Dr Sophie King-Hill here:https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/social-policy/king-hill-sophieYou can find Chris here:https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub:https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-24-stop-blaming-boys-sex-consent-and-culture-with-dr-sophie-king-hill/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.

Welcome to Episode 28 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings and Dr Jett Stone sit down to discuss the growing influence of the Manosphere following the recent Louis Theroux documentary exploring the online world of male influencers.Rather than focusing on the personalities themselves, Chris and Jett look deeper at the psychological and cultural forces shaping this phenomenon. They explore how wounded men, unmet needs for belonging and the pressures of modern masculinity can combine with social media algorithms to create powerful echo chambers for young boys and teenagers.Drawing on their experience as therapists and educators, they unpack the appeal these spaces hold for young men searching for identity, competence and direction. The conversation explores the difference between belonging and fitting in, the role of shame and insecurity in performative masculinity and the ways misogyny and resentment can grow when young men feel excluded or powerless.Chris and Jett also discuss the responsibility of platforms and influencers, the impact this culture is having in schools and why community, mentorship and meaningful purpose may be the most important antidotes.Ultimately, this episode asks a bigger question: if these online spaces are filling a gap for young men, what is missing in the real world?You can find Chris here:https://chrishemmings.co.ukYou can find Jett here:https://jettstonephd.comEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub:https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/the-manosphere-question-online-culture-boys-and-belonging-with-chris-hemmings-and-dr-jett-stone/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.

Welcome to Episode 23 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Dr Jett Stone speaks with Dr Moshe Moeller, clinical psychologist, assistant professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and associate director of the Hero Dads programme at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.Moshe shares his journey from rabbinical study into clinical psychology and how fatherhood became the centre of his academic and clinical work. They reflect on being two of the only men in their doctoral cohort and what it was like training in environments where masculinity was often framed through deficit.The conversation explores masculinity in Orthodox Jewish communities, shifting gender roles, religious responsibility and the tension between tradition and modern fatherhood. Moshe speaks candidly about patriarchal norms, financial pressure, stigma around therapy and the evolving expectations placed on men.They then turn to Moshe’s work in the South Bronx with non-custodial fathers navigating poverty, child support systems and bias in the family courts. Moshe explains insecure attachment in accessible terms and describes how the Hero Dads programme creates a space where men who have never felt heard can finally lower their guard.This is a powerful discussion about class, culture and what fathers really need to stay connected to their children.You can find the Hero Dads programme here: https://montefioreeinstein.org/patient-care/hero-dadsYou can find Moshe here: https://www.drmoshemoeller.com/You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-23-faith-fatherhood-and-the-fight-for-dads-with-dr-moshe-moeller/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.

Welcome to Episode 22 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Amit Singh Kalley, founder of For Working Parents – a former deputy headteacher turned speaker, coach and host of the What Do Parents Know podcast. Amit works with parents, schools and organisations to help families navigate the digital world – from social media and gaming to online harms, porn culture and the manosphere.He shares his powerful personal story of grief, ADHD and cultural silence, and explains why he now dedicates his work to bridging the gap between children and parents online. Together, Chris and Amit unpack how boys are being shaped by the internet, why open dialogue matters more than punishment, and what practical steps families can take to protect their children from digital harm.You can find Amit here: https://forworkingparents.comYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-22-raising-boys-online-parenting-porn-and-the-manosphere/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.

Welcome to Episode 21 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings talks with Nick Isles - the Director of the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys, a UK think tank focused on evidence-based solutions to the challenges facing men and boys todayThey talk about how education, work and social policy shape men’s lives – from early learning and literacy gaps to unemployment, identity and mental health. They explore how schools are failing many boys, why so many young men are disengaging from education and work, and how social disconnection and economic change are fuelling despair and division.Nick also shares his thoughts on responsible capitalism, the value of vocational education, and how redefining what success looks like could help men live happier, more fulfilled lives.You can find Nick and the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys here: https://www.menandboys.org.uk/You can find Chris here:https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-21-the-future-of-men-and-boys-education-work-and-purpose-with-nick-isles/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.

Welcome to Episode 20 of No Man’s An Island, a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings is joined by East London rapper Armor, whose music career began while serving time in prison for GBH. What follows is a raw and deeply honest conversation about violence, masculinity, mental health and finding a way out of cycles that don’t end well.Armor talks openly about growing up in Newham, domestic violence at home, early fatherhood, street life and how alcohol and ego led to a moment that changed everything. He reflects on discovering his music act in prison, using anonymity as protection and expression, and why his work now centres on anxiety, numbness and emotional survival rather than glorifying the lifestyle he came from.This episode explores fatherlessness, identity, addiction, therapy and the slow work of rebuilding self-worth. It is a conversation about responsibility without shame, growth without erasing the past and what it really takes to choose a different future.You can find Armor here: https://www.youtube.com/@armorukYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-20-prison-purpose-and-mental-health-with-armor/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.

Welcome to Episode 19 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Dr Sarah DiMuccio, a social psychologist and gender equity researcher whose work explores how men experience and navigate gender expectations in the workplace. Based in Copenhagen, Sarah works for Above & Beyond, Part of AVT Business School. Her research includes understanding ‘masculine anxiety’ – the pressure men feel to constantly prove they’re ‘man enough’ – and how this anxiety can influence engagement with diversity and inclusion efforts.They discuss the challenges of bringing men into DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) work, why current approaches often alienate them, and how reframing these conversations around empathy, partnership and shared benefit could transform organisational cultures. From precarious manhood to psychological safety, Sarah and Chris unpack how gender norms affect everyone – and why compassion, not competition, is the real key to change.You can find Sarah here: https://sarahdimuccio.comYou can find her company here: https://aboveandbeyond.euYou can find M-Path here: https://m-path.co.ukYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/episode-19-with-dr-sarah-dimuccio/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.

Welcome to Episode 18 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Dr Jett Stone speaks with Dr Ben Bernstein, a clinical psychologist and writer whose career has focused on helping boys, fathers and families reconnect through play, curiosity and emotional presence.Ben shares his journey from high school teacher to psychologist, exploring how relationships shape learning and why connection, not correction, drives real change in young people. Together, he and Jett unpack the deeper psychology of play – from Lego and basketball to teasing and father–son connection – showing how imagination and humour open doors that direct questions can’t.They discuss why fathers often slip into “boss mode” instead of “connection mode”, how teasing builds trust, and why loosening up might be the most therapeutic thing men can do for themselves and their kids.You can find Ben here: https://benjaminbernsteinphd.com/You can find Jett here: https://jettstonephd.comEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-18-with-dr-ben-bernsteinMen'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.

Welcome to Episode 17 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings and Dr Jett Stone unpack one of the toughest challenges men face – relationship breakdown. Drawing on research and their own experiences as therapists, they explore why separation and divorce can have such a profound impact on men’s mental health.They discuss grief, loneliness and identity loss, the collapse of the “provider–protector” role, and why so many men struggle to rebuild after losing a partner or family unit. From self-worth and attachment to social isolation and fatherhood, this episode is a compassionate deep dive into love, loss and what it means to keep going when everything falls apart.You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukYou can find Jett here: https://jettstonephd.comEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-17-with-chris-hemmings-and-dr-jett-stoneMen'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.

Welcome to Episode 16 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Matt Pinkett who is a teacher, author and one of the UK’s leading voices on masculinity, boys’ mental health and tackling misogyny in schools.Matt shares the classroom moment that changed everything for him, leading to years of research and advocacy around how boys are understood in education. He opens up about bias in teaching, the language we use around boys and the rise of online misogyny. The conversation also turns personal – exploring his struggles with mental health, sobriety and why he’s stepping away from teaching to continue the work from another platform.They talk about connection, compassion and how we can create schools where boys are taught to care as much as they’re taught to perform.You can find Matt here: https://www.instagram.com/bloketowoke/You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-16-with-matt-pinkett/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.

Welcome to Episode 15 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Dr Jett Stone speaks with Dr Stephen Smith, a New York–based clinical psychologist whose work spans psychotherapy, teaching and organisational consulting. Stephen shares his journey from studying theatre and forensic psychology to becoming one of the few Black male psychologists in the US – a journey shaped by representation, mentorship and persistence.They explore what it means for Black men to feel seen in therapy, the importance of language and cultural resonance, and how traditional models can unintentionally alienate men of colour. Stephen also discusses how he works with clients in a slower, more relational way – creating space for trust, emotion and authenticity to unfold naturally.You can find Stephen here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stephen-mark-smith-brooklyn-ny/309746You can find Jett here: https://jettstonephd.comEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-15-with-dr-stephen-smith/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.

Welcome to Episode 14 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub.In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Dr Zac Seidler, one of the world’s leading voices on men’s mental health. Zac is the Global Director of Men’s Health Research at Movember and Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, where he leads the Young Men’s Mental Health Lab. His work focuses on masculinity, male suicide prevention and how therapy can better engage and retain men.Chris and Zac explore why many men find it difficult to stay in therapy, how socialisation shapes emotional expression, and what it takes to create spaces where men can talk honestly. They also discuss Men in Mind, the world’s first evidence-based training programme designed to help therapists understand and support men in distress.You can find Zac here: https://www.zacseidler.comYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-14-with-dr-zac-seidler/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.

Welcome to Episode 13 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub.In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Professor Ben Hine, a psychologist, author and academic whose work explores the lived experiences of men and boys in modern society. As Chair of the Male Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society and co-founder of the Men and Boys Coalition, Ben brings evidence-based insight into how culture, policy and ideology shape conversations about gender.They discuss male victimhood, parental alienation, and why evidence and empathy must come before ideology. Ben shares his personal experience of family breakdown, the long-term psychological impact of alienation on children, and his research showing that both mothers and fathers are equally affected.This conversation challenges assumptions about gender, explores how societal narratives silence men’s pain, and asks how we can build fair, evidence-based systems that support everyone.You can find Ben here: https://uwl.ac.uk/staff/ben-hineYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-13-with-professor-ben-hine/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.

Welcome to Episode 12 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings and Dr Jett Stone sit down together to reflect on the first few months of the podcast and on the deeper threads running through men’s lives – loneliness, legacy and visibility.They talk about the men who came before them, the generations that bottled things up and how shame, fear and survival have shaped what it means to “be a man”. From there, they move into a heartfelt discussion about male loneliness, especially around the holidays – why men often retreat rather than reach out, and how technology, family expectations and comparison culture all play their part.You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukYou can find Jett here: https://jettstonephd.comEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-12-loneliness-legacy-and-letting-yourself-be-seen/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.

Welcome to Episode 11 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub.In this conversation, Dr Jett Stone speaks with Dr Brendan K Hartman, a sociologist and educator whose work bridges research and real-world practice to make masculinity understandable, human and hopeful. Brendan is the creator of Re.Masculine, a project dedicated to helping boys and men build emotional awareness and belonging.They discuss Brendan’s journey from teaching to academia after losing a student to suicide, his research into emotional suppression among teenage boys and how culture, fear and friendship shape men’s emotional lives. From the myth of “fitting in” to his alternative to Scott Galloway’s “three Ps”, Brendan offers a fresh model for men’s growth: Build safety, show up and give a damn.You can find Brendan here: https://remasculine.comYou can find Jett here: https://jettstonephd.comEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-11-with-dr-brendan-k-hartman/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.

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.

Welcome to Episode 9 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Stephen Hall, founder of Stand Tall, a therapy practice that helps men find grounding and strength through trauma recovery, outdoor therapy and emotional awareness.Stephen shares his journey from teaching to therapy, explaining how his own breakdown, recovery and male mentorship work shaped his approach. They explore the power of walk-and-talk therapy, the importance of male representation in counselling, and how shame, fear and conditioning keep many men disconnected from emotion.Together, they discuss what it means to “stand tall” – to take up space, to reconnect with healthy masculinity and to build emotionally literate men for the next generation.👉 You can find Stephen online here: https://standtall.org.uk👉 You can find Chris online here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukMen'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.

Welcome to Episode 8 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Ben West, an award-winning campaigner, author and government advisor whose journey began with personal tragedy. After losing his younger brother Sam to suicide when he was only 17, Ben turned his grief into a drive for change – launching a national petition that reached over 300,000 signatures and led to educational reform.They discuss the realities of grief, guilt and trauma, the shortcomings in mental health care for young people and how therapy helped Ben reclaim his story. From EMDR therapy to redefining stoicism, this episode explores what it really takes to heal and to make lasting change.You can find Ben here: https://instagram.com/iambenwestYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-8-with-ben-west/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.

Welcome to Episode 7 of No Man's an Island – a podcast powered by Men's Therapy Hub.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with George from TheTinMen, discussing the challenges he has faced creating a movement to highlight the lived reality of men worldwide.TheTinMen is a blog and social media page that unapologetically focuses on the issues facing men and boys while trying to debunk some of the long-held beliefs that issues such as domestic abuse are female only.You can find it here: https://instagram.com/thetinmenYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-8-with-ben-west/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.

Welcome to Episode 6 of No Man's an Island – a podcast powered by Men's Therapy Hub.In this episode, Jett Stone interviews Chris Hemmings, founder of Men's Therapy Hub, as well as therapist and coach for men. He also founded M-Path. Chris shares his personal story of loss, addiction and emotional awakening following the death of his father – and how it inspired him to create spaces where men can talk, heal and connect.They explore masculinity, grief, banter culture and the generational patterns that keep men emotionally closed. Chris reflects on his journey from BBC journalist to therapist, his work building M-Path and Men's Therapy Hub, and why representation and community are essential in men's mental health.If you have ever questioned what it means to be a man in today's world or how therapy can truly reach men, this conversation is for you.You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukYou can find Jett here: https://jettstonephd.comYou can find out more about M-Path here: https://m-path.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-6-with-chris-hemmings/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.

Welcome to Episode 5 of No Man's an Island – a podcast powered by Men's Therapy Hub.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Dr Luke Sullivan, exploring gender, suicide and the important role emotions play in helping us understand the world.Luke is the co-director of the suicide prevention charity Men's Minds Matter, a public health initiative raising awareness of male suicide rates and developing ways of improving the mental health of men and boys in the UK. He is also a clinical psychologist.You can find out more about Men's Minds Matter here: https://www.mensmindsmatter.orgYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-5-with-dr-luke-sullivan/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.

Welcome to Episode 4 of No Man's an Island – a podcast powered by Men's Therapy Hub.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Ellen O'Donoghue about the challenges we face engaging men in services designed to help them.Ellen is the Chief Executive Officer of James' Place, a UK based suicide prevention charity which offers clinical intervention to men in suicidal crisis. She also serves as co chair of the National Suicide Prevention Alliance.You can find out more about James' Place here: https://www.jamesplace.org.ukYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-4-with-ellen-odonoghue/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.

Welcome to Episode 3 of No Man's an Island – a podcast powered by Men's Therapy Hub.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Mark Brooks OBE, exploring his experiences, insights and the lessons he has learned in over 20 years of advocating for men and boys and the importance of doing it without alienating women and girls.Mark Brooks OBE is Chair of the Mankind Initiative, Director of Policy and Communications for the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys, policy advisor to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Issues Affecting Men and Boys and national Ambassador for International Men's Day UK.You can find out more about the Mankind Initiative here: https://mankind.org.ukYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-man-is-an-island-episode-3-with-mark-brooks-obe/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.

Welcome to Episode 2 of No Man's an Island – a podcast powered by Men's Therapy Hub.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Luke Ambler, discussing his own journey out of despair and talking about what it means to be a success as a man.Luke is the founder of Andy's Man Club, a charity set up by Luke after his brother in law ended his own life in 2016. Nearly 6,500 men attend AMC events across the UK every Monday to talk, to listen, to be seen and to be heard.You can find out more about Andy's Man Club here: https://andysmanclub.co.ukYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-2-with-luke-ambler/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.

Welcome to Episode 1 of No Man's an Island – a podcast powered by Men's Therapy Hub.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Dr Jett Stone, discussing how the therapy profession can change its approach in a bid to engage and retain more men.Jett is a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with men. He is also the US Director of Men's Therapy Hub and future co host of this podcast. He interviews Chris in Episode 6.You can find out more about Jett here: https://www.jettstonephd.comYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-1-with-dr-jett-stone/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.

Welcome to No Man's an Island - a podcast powered by Men's Therapy Hub.Co-host Chris Hemmings introduces the show.UK Directory: https://menstherapyhub.co.ukFollow for extra content: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@menstherapyhub 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menstherapyhub/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menstherapyhub 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/menstherapyhub/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.