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The Naked Professors
by Create
Life coach & writer Ben Bidwell brings you open & relatable conversations about mental health, mindset & personal growth. The Naked Professors represent the new breed of masculinity by stripping things back to have deep & vulnerable discussions about what's most important in life and how we actually feel. These aren't your everyday chats, we go beneath the surface to find out how they have dealt with difficult challenges & to hear the tips and tricks they use to keep their spirits high. Subscribe to hear regular conversations with special guests about how their mental health has affected their lives. A Create Productions Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Conscious Relationships and Break-Ups with Cato
In this episode of The Naked Professors podcast, Ben is joined by his former partner Cato. In this emotional encounter Cato and Ben talk about how their relationship came about, the highs and the lows and ultimately discuss why they broke up. Together they explore the reasonings and what could…
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Relationships, Part Three: Lorin Krenn and Jacob Deva
As June's Round table on relationships comes to an end, Lorin and Jacob go into how the women in their lives are so empowering and vital to everything that they do. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the...
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Relationships, Part Two: Lorin Krenn and Jacob Deva
As June's Round table on relationships continues, episode 2 see's Ben joined by Lorin Krenn and Jacob Deva. As they explore relationships and in particular being attracted to other people. The choices that people make and how that can affect existing relationships. Plus Lorin and Jacob open up...
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Relationships, Part One: Lorin Krenn and Jacob Deva
For this June's roundtable conversation, Ben is joined by Lorin Krenn and Jacob Deva. As they explore relationships and masculinity. This episode allows you to get to know both Lorin and Jacob, as they take you through their stories. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts…
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Chloe Brotheridge
Ben and Chloe explore the ongoing journey to find calm and inner peace. We learn about this toolkit for life, copying with busy times, and overcoming shame. ---- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jonny Benjamin MBE
This week during Mental Health Month, Ben is joined by Jonny Benjamin MBE, a mental health campaigner, author and vlogger. Who was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder at the age of 20. ---------- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Caroline Britton
As we continue with Mental Awareness Month this May, Ben is joined by, business coach, gifted energy healer and numerologist Caroline Britton.They take you on a journey to heal. from sitting in space to starting to become a better version of ourselves. -------- A Create Podcast Hosted on Acast.…
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Dr. Russell Kennedy (The Anxiety MD)
To kick-off Mental Health Awareness Month this May, Ben is joined by the expert in all things anxiety, Dr. Russ. Together, they explore its misconceptions, the feeling of "alarm", and even anxiety feelings in different body parts. They unpack anxiety as something we all need to look at, as we...
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Craig White
This week, Ben is joined by Rugby Coach and personal development specialist, Craig White. As they talk through recent events, they their work with all men and, in particular, redefining performance. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and...
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Ben Hurst
Following on from this month's topic of masculinity, Ben has a 1-on1 conversation with Ben Hurst. Ben discusses his work with young boys surrounding toxic masculinity and the stigma behind men truly showing their emotions. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify…
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Male Vulnerability, Part Three: Mason Mindset & Rick Cooper
We embark on the final episode of April's roundtable with Mason "Mindset" and Rick Cooper, joining host Ben. This episode looks at the benefits that come from men working on their own mental health, and taking steps to look after themselves. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple...
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Male Vulnerability, Part Two: Mason Mindset & Rick Cooper
For this April's roundtable conversation, Ben is joined by Rick Cooper and Mason "Mindset". As they explore male vulnerability, they also learn how to be better allies to women. This episode delves into the truths behind why they both lived the way in which they did and why it is so hard for men…
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Male Vulnerability, Part One: Mason Mindset & Rick Cooper
For this April's roundtable conversation, Ben is joined by Rick Cooper and Mason "Mindset". As they explore male vulnerability, they also learn how to be better allies to women. This episode allows you to get to know both Rick and Mason, as they take you through their stories. Listen by clicking...
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Female Empowerment, Part Three: Farah Rising & Amy Rushworth
This is the third and final episode of the roundtable with Farah & Amy. Ben leads the conversation onto how men can start allowing themselves to celebrate the beauty of the feminine energy. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to...
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Female Empowerment, Part Two: Farah Rising & Amy Rushworth
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse. In Week 2, we continue to celebrate the feminine; this conversation feels even more important after the past few weeks. Ben, Farah & Amy continue to explore the balance of masculine and feminine energies and hear more about their stories.…
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A Mother's Day Special with Lizzie Bidwell
To celebrate the week of both International Women's Day and Mother's Day, Ben is joined by his one-and-only Mum! The wonderful Lizzie Bidwell discusses motherhood, her wishes for her children, and so much more. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do...
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Female Empowerment, Part One: Farah Rising & Amy Rushworth
In our brand new roundtable, we explore female empowerment with the help of the incredible Farah & Amy. Plus, we learn more about feminine and masculine energies. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the…
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Eating Disorders with Mathew Lewis-Carter
Ben rounds up this series focusing on eating disorders with the incredible Mat. Mat and Ben discuss their experiences of eating disorders, the misconception of the challenge only being faced by women, and their learnings looking back. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts…
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Eating Disorders, Part Three: Zoe Hardman, Hope Virgo & Shahroo Izadi
In the third episode of this roundtable, we dive deeper into the topic with Zoe, Hope & Shahroo, including impact on sexual relations, being a workaholic and lack representation in the media. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to...
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Eating Disorders, Part Two: Zoe Hardman, Hope Virgo & Shahroo Izadi
In the second episode of this roundtable, we dive deeper into the topic with Zoe, Hope & Shahroo, including what role parents have in creating a positive relationship with food in their families. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and…
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Eating Disorders, Part One: Zoe Hardman, Hope Virgo & Shahroo Izadi
We launch a brand new roundtable, and this month we discuss Eating Disorders. Ben speaks to the incredible Zoe, Hope & Shahroo about their experiences and learnings. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the...
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Johnny Wilkinson
In a special episode, Ben throws it back to a live conversation he had with the incredible Johnny Wilkinson. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get in touch! Tag us: #nakedprofessors on Instagram...
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Part Three: Michael Maisey, Pat Divilly & Josh Connolly
In the final episode of this roundtable, Ben, Michael, Josh & Pat explore the progress they still want to make in the future, and do a final check-out. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get in...
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Part Two: Michael Maisey, Pat Divilly & Josh Connolly
We rejoin Ben, Michael, Pat & Josh to discuss origin stories and what inspired these incredible men to pursue the paths they're currently on. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get in touch! Tag…
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Part One: Michael Maisey, Pat Divilly & Josh Connolly
In the first part of this brand new roundtable, Ben is joined by Michael, Pat & Josh to discuss men's mental health. Through the check-ins, each sets their intention for the podcast episode, as well as relationship with masculinity, and an open, vulnerable discussion given the recent lockdown...
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Part Four: James Haskell, Paul Doran-Jones & Tom May
In the final episode of the roundtable on rugby, James, Tom & Ben unpack a coach's role within a sportsteam, and what should be required from them. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get in touch!...
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All I Want For Christmas with Ben Bidwell
We take a break from our Rugby Roundtable for a Christmas Special! This is Ben's feature on the Christmas podcast 'All I Want For Christmas'. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get in touch! Tag…
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Part Three: James Haskell, Paul Doran-Jones & Tom May
As we enter the third part of the Rugby Roundtable, James, Paul and Tom explore vulnerability, imposter syndrome in sport which creates such a culture around it, perfectionism on social media, and the pressure of being in the public eye. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple…
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Part Two: James Haskell, Paul Doran-Jones & Tom May
In this second episode with James Haskell, Paul Doran-Jones & Tom May, we continue to unpack mental health within rugby, explore the best cultures of teams, and asses the impact mental health has on performance. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please…
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Part One: James Haskell, Paul Doran-Jones & Tom May
We kick-off this roundtable with three giants of the rugby world: James Haskell, Paul Doran-Jones & Tom May. In the first episode, Ben opens up the conversation around how they're really doing, and how mental health exists within the sport of rugby. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast,...
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Part Four: Joshua "JP" Patterson, David Birtwistle & Wade Briggs
In the final episode of this roundtable, Ben discusses with Josh, David & Wade fatherhood; the impact of the relationship with our fathers, opening up as we become fathers, and what kind of Dad do we want to be? Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please…
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Part Three: Joshua "JP" Patterson, David Birtwistle & Wade Briggs
In this third section of the roundtable Ben, with Josh, David and Wade, discuss relationships, love, fatherhood, and answer the question "Who do you love?" Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get…
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Part Two: Joshua "JP" Patterson, David Birtwistle & Wade Briggs
In the second part of the roundtable, Ben, JP, David & Wade discuss dating in a modern world where temporary is prized over permanence. Plus, entering the reality TV world. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find…
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Part One: Joshua "JP" Patterson, David Birtwistle & Wade Briggs
Ben hosts the first Naked Professors Podcast roundtable, featuring JP, David & Wade. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get in touch! Tag us: #nakedprofessors on Instagram and Twitter Follow us:...
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Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu
Ben & Matt are joined by professional footballer Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu. In the series finale, they explore mental health on the football field, dealing with trolling, and his unlocking of the power of the turmeric. Visit https://theturmeric.co/ to learn more. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe...
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Dr David Hamilton, Part 2
In Part 2 of Dr. David Hamilton, they dig further into the science of kindness and it's essential function to being aligned with self. Science has shown that we are genetically aligned to feel good from kindness, linking our soul and body. Plus, they explore the difference between kindness and...
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Dr David Hamilton, Part 1
Ben & Matt are joined by Dr David Hamilton who brings science to the table. In areas considered by so many to be "woo woo"', David proves that it has more science backing than we previously thought. From the power of kindness to the science of emotional reflectiveness, David enlightens us to the...
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Ollie Ollerton & Jason "Foxy" Fox of 'SAS: Who Dares Wins'
In this week's episode, Ben is solo of The Naked Professors Squad but that means a double-guest special. Ben is joined by Ollie & Foxy of Channel 4's 'SAS: Who Dares Wins'. For these incredible men who have experienced war first-hand, what does being vulnerable mean? When masculinity and…
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Ben West
In this week's episode Ben and Matt chat to mental health campaigner Ben West. Ben lost his younger brother to suicide in 2018 and has since been on a mission to make sure the same scenario doesn't happen to another family. Ben, Ben and Matt chat about the day that changed his life, his prior...
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Niall Breslin
For this week's episode of The Naked Professors, it's just the naked professor himself, Ben. Ben had the chance to sit down with our incredible guest, former Rugby player, musician, author, podcaster and mental health advocate, Niall Breslin, known as Bressie in his London hotel room for this...
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Mark Peart
On this week's episode of The Naked Professors podcast Matt and Ben welcome the brilliant Mark Peart. Mark took part in Channel 4's 'SAS Who Dares Wins', is a proud Firefighter and speaks openly about breaking the stigma around mental health. Mark chats to Matt and Ben about the universality of...
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Arron Crascall
This week it's a live episode of The Naked Professors, from Soho House, and joining Matt and Ben is none other than comedian and huge fave on social media, Arron Crascall. Arron talks to Ben and Matt about how he started out, the anxieties he's felt in his career, his family being threatened, ups...
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Sam Thompson
This week Matt and Ben welcome Sam Thompson a.k.a Sammy T, into the studio. You might know Sam from starring on Made in Chelsea, but he is also a presenter and host, fitness advocate and content creator. Sam, Matt and Ben chat about how vulnerability can be seen as weak, owning your flaws, cancel...
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Sandy Newbigging
This week we welcome another special guest into the studio, and a mentor for Ben, it's author, mind-detox expert, speaker and the coolest monk we've ever met, Sandy Newbigging. Sandy chats to Matt and Ben about how he found meditation, and the benefits it has for the mind, being lost in your...
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Johnny Nelson
We welcome professional boxer and world champion, Johnny Nelson, into the studio. From the importance of role models to the transition to retirement, Johnny opens up to Matt and Ben, showing them that no one is alone - just speaking out could be the thing that helps someone else find solace.…
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Michael Maisey
For our first guest of the brand new series we've invited the inspiring Michael Maisey into the studio to sit down with Matt and Ben. Michael had been through the prison system three times, battled a heroin addiction and survived a suicide attempt when he decided to turn his life around. Today...
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The Naked Professors are back!
TV presenter & mental health ambassador Matt Johnson sits alongside life coach & writer Ben Bidwell to bring you open & relatable conversations about mental health, mindset & personal growth. We are back with series 2 of The Naked Professors podcast, and this time we're focussing on masculinity....
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Gary Johnson
It's a Fathers' Day Special! And as our Mothers' Day special included Ben's mother, we thought it was only fair to introduce Matt's father, Gary for this episode. Gary speaks to Matt and Ben about his exploration of his mental health, looking after other over himself, reconciling with his…
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Jordan Stephens
It's Mental Health Awareness Week, so we're marking it by sharing this special episode of The Naked Professors Podcast, recorded live at Happiful's Podfest for Mental Health. In this episode Matt and Ben chat to writer, campaigner, performer and one half or Rizzle Kicks, Jordan Stephens. Jordan...
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Lizzie Bidwell
It's a Mothers Day Special! And of course, we couldn't have a Mothers Day without a mum, so for this special extra episode of The Naked Professors, Matt and Ben are joined by none other than Ben's mum Lizzie. Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Life coach & writer Ben Bidwell brings you open & relatable conversations about mental health, mindset & personal growth. The Naked Professors represent the new breed of masculinity by stripping things back to have deep & vulnerable discussions about what's most important in life and how we actually feel.
These aren't your everyday chats, we go beneath the surface to find out how they have dealt with difficult challenges & to hear the tips and tricks they use to keep their spirits high.
Subscribe to hear regular conversations with special guests about how their mental health has affected their lives.
A Create Productions Podcast.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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