MAN v FAT is lucky to have some unbelievable content material creators inside our group, spreading the phrase on the programme and likewise 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 in every of two nice podcasts from our Bournemouth membership members and Jimi tells us extra concerning 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 an enormous 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 via or the challenges I confronted as a person, so I made a decision to arrange Man v Chat, a males’s psychological well being assist 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 might higher assist and have interaction 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 are able to (and do) preserve a “laddish” spin on a severe matter, making it simpler for individuals to narrate to and eat.
If anyone can take away a device, concept or feeling from one in every of our conversations, we’re serving to them to take their first steps to higher psychological wellbeing. We aren’t therapists by title, however maybe in a method by nature. We intention to offer a stress and judgement free surroundings the place individuals know they will discuss overtly and candidly, irrespective of the supply of dialog.
How has the podcast advanced over the episodes that you simply’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 happy with. Myself & Connor had talked typically about beginning conversations about males’s psychological well being so it was solely a pure step to deliver him in and have the dynamic of the three of us.
What have been an important 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 we’ve got has left me with a brand new outlook or device 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. Other than this, I’ve been touched and amazed by the quantity of people that have engaged and been prepared to assist and attain out to us concerning what we’ve got produced thus far.
The group themselves deserve big 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 device in itself for individuals who want assist or really feel the necessity to discuss to somebody. It’s so necessary to me that individuals recognise that they aren’t alone and speaking to somebody about the best way they really feel isn’t shameful or embarrassing and will genuinely save someones life.
Wish to tune in?
You possibly can catch the 23MPH lads on each Spotify and YouTube. Take a hear!
Wish to function on this collection?
If you happen to’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!