I often get asked whether I am scared that depression will come back. My two bouts of depression were far and away the toughest times of my life, but no, I don’t worry that it[…]
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Category: Vlogs
Vlog – Who’s a Tough Guy?
As men we can face pressure from ourselves and society to be ‘tough’, to not show emotions or ‘weakness’. Here’s a few thoughts on why I think that’s a load of old bollocks, and why[…]
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Vlog – A Tale of Two Readers
You can’t please everybody! Ah well, got to take the rough with the smooth. Still, bringing my lack of virility into it may be a touch harsh… Order your copy here and find out if[…]
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Vlog – Take the Next Step!
Do you really know just how much you are capable of? So often we can put barriers in our own way, doubts and fears that prevent us from achieving our true potential. Just take the[…]
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Vlog – Single Dad’s School Trouser Traumas!
What’s a man to do when his son wakes up and tells him he has no school trousers? Oh, I know, go to Tesco and find out how incompetent you are and flap like an[…]
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Vlog – Challenging Mental Health Stigma & Ignorance
Struggling with mental health is compounded by stigma, ignorance and judgements which prevent many people from seeking the help they need. This vlog considers the importance of challenging this stigma, of raising awareness, and the[…]
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Vlog – Understanding Suicide
One of the hardest things for us to understand is the feeling of being suicidal. We all know that life has its ups and downs and that we will go through struggles in our lives,[…]
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Vlog – How Do You Support Somebody With a Mental Health Problem?
Seeing a loved one struggling with a mental health problem is very difficult. People ask me how they can help a friend, partner or family member that is experiencing difficulties. I hope that this vlog[…]
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Vlog – Life, it’s Not All Sunshine, Palm Trees & Hammocks!
Every day we see the highlight reels of countless people’s lives on social media. It’s good for us to share these happy times with our friends and family, but it can be too easy to[…]
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Vlog – Dating: It’s a Nightmare…
Dating. Bloody hell, dating. If you’ve been there, you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t, watch and learn – and remember that the grass ain’t necessarily greener…! Matthew’s debut book, Something Changed: Stumbling[…]
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