MAN v FAT is lucky to have some unbelievable content material creators inside our group, spreading the phrase on the programme and in addition the broader world of weight reduction, wellbeing and males’s psychological well being.
Within the first of a brand new collection, we function The 23MPH podcast, put collectively by Jimi Murphy, Conor Skerman and Russ Palmer from the MAN v FAT Bournemouth membership.
It’s one among two nice podcasts from our Bournemouth membership members and Jimi tells us extra in regards to the historical past and the way forward for 23MPH!
How did the inspiration for the podcast come about?
Males’s psychological well being has at all times been a giant a part of my life.
I felt like I wanted an outlet with individuals who had no prior judgement or bias on what I used to be going by or the challenges I confronted as a person, so I made a decision to arrange Man v Chat, a males’s psychological well being help group inside our league.
We’re blessed with a group of lads which have engaged positively and had their very own experiences and tales that they had been prepared to share. I used to be notably touched by Russ sharing his story of loss and grief throughout his Lose 2 Win podcast look and so 23MPH stemmed from a dialog we shared about how we may higher help and interact with our group.
What are your key goals when placing the podcast collectively?
We need to current males’s psychological well being as a barrier to be damaged down and a bond to be constructed. Equally, we perceive that we will (and do) keep a “laddish” spin on a severe matter, making it simpler for individuals to narrate to and eat.
If anyone can take away a software, concept or feeling from one among our conversations, we’re serving to them to take their first steps to raised psychological wellbeing. We’re not therapists by title, however maybe in a manner by nature. We goal to supply a stress and judgement free surroundings the place individuals know they’ll discuss overtly and candidly, regardless of the supply of dialog.
How has the podcast advanced over the episodes that you just’ve put collectively thus far?
What began as a semi-informal dialog between Russ & myself has advanced right into a product which I’m extremely pleased with. Myself & Connor had talked typically about beginning conversations about males’s psychological well being so it was solely a pure step to convey him in and have the dynamic of the three of us.
What have been crucial tales you’ve instructed thus far?
The episode that stands out most to me is the one we did with Liam Goodall (Episode 2). Liam is a suicide try survivor and was so extremely open and sincere in his experiences. Every dialog now we have has left me with a brand new outlook or software to make use of, however the one which stands out most to me is actually Liam’s story.
The core theme of the podcast has been round psychological well being, how has MAN v FAT benefitted every of you in that regard?
I’ve gained real, lasting friendships with members of the MAN v FAT Bournemouth league. Except for this, I’ve been touched and amazed by the quantity of people that have engaged and been prepared to help and attain out to us relating to what now we have produced thus far.
The group themselves deserve enormous credit score for his or her position in breaking the stigma that surrounds blokes speaking about their emotions.
What are the longer term plans for the podcast because it matures?
Personally, I’d like to develop the podcast to the purpose that it’s recognised as a software in itself for individuals who want help or really feel the necessity to discuss to somebody. It’s so necessary to me that folks recognise that they don’t seem to be alone and speaking to somebody about the way in which they really feel isn’t shameful or embarrassing and will genuinely save someones life.
Need to tune in?
You may catch the 23MPH lads on each Spotify and YouTube. Take a hear!
Need to function on this collection?
When you’re a MAN v FAT member who has been impressed to chronicle their time with us on Tiktok, Youtube, podcasts and even in written type, drop us a line on advertising@manvfat.com and we’d love to speak!
