Episode Playlist
Men Talk - Overcoming Anxiety( 0:47:13)
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Today we talk with Ian from Mental Health Advocacy and Peer Support (MHAPS) pronounced ‘maps’. We talk about anxiety, how it can impact your life, and some approaches to deal with it.
A playful search for understanding and appreciation of men
Published: 9/15/2020 9:00:00 AM
Men Talk - Men Singing( 0:50:29)
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Today I talk with Dave from the men’s singing group The Plainsmen. We talk about being in a singing group, the benefits of singing together, and Dave tells a few stories from his experiences.
I also talk briefly with Donald, about his experience of singing in male choirs.
A playful search for understanding and appreciation of men
Published: 9/1/2020 9:00:00 AM
Men Talk - About Scouts( 0:49:49)
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We talk with Adrian, who has a lifetime of involvement with Scouts. We talk about the history of scouts, what has changed over the last 100 years, and how the experience benefits health and wellbeing.
A playful search for understanding and appreciation of men
Published: 8/18/2020 9:00:00 AM
Men Talk - Lads Without Labels( 0:51:47)
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We talk to Sam and Conner from Lads Without Labels, a club at the University of Canterbury that is working towards improving men’s mental health. We talk about what the club is all about, the events they’ve held, the response they have received, and what life is like for young men.
A playful search for understanding and appreciation of men
Published: 8/4/2020 9:00:00 AM
Men Talk - Men's Personal Growth( 0:53:3)
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We talk to Bryce Hawkins who has been heavily involved in the men’s personal growth movement. We talk about men’s circles, what happens in them, why they are beneficial, and who attends them.
Published: 7/21/2020 8:00:00 AM
Men Talk - Making Friends( 0:56:1)
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We talk to Michael Hempseed about social isolation and making friends. Books mentioned in the show are:
• Being a True Hero: Understanding & Preventing Suicide in Your Community by Michael Hempseed
• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
• The Fine Art of Small Talk by Debra Fine
• How to Have Impossible Conversations by Peter Boghossian and James Lindsay
Published: 6/16/2020 9:00:00 AM
Men Talk - Hey Bro( 0:53:30)
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We talk to Damien from Hey Bro, a phone line for men who feel they’re going to harm a loved one.
Published: 5/5/2020 9:00:00 AM