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 all 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 all the time 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 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 have been keen 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 interact with our group.
What are your key goals when placing the podcast collectively?
We wish 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 folks to narrate to and devour.
If someone can take away a instrument, concept or feeling from one in all our conversations, we’re serving to them to take their first steps to raised psychological wellbeing. We aren’t therapists by title, however maybe in a manner by nature. We intention to supply a stress and judgement free setting the place folks know they will speak overtly and candidly, irrespective of the supply of dialog.
How has the podcast developed over the episodes that you simply’ve put collectively to date?
What began as a semi-informal dialog between Russ & myself has developed 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 carry him in and have the dynamic of the three of us.
What have been an important tales you’ve instructed to date?
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 have now has left me with a brand new outlook or instrument to make use of, however the one which stands out most to me is definitely 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 keen to assist and attain out to us relating to what we have now produced to date.
The group themselves deserve big credit score for his or her function in breaking the stigma that surrounds blokes speaking about their emotions.
What are the long run plans for the podcast because it matures?
Personally, I’d like to develop the podcast to the purpose that it’s recognised as a instrument in itself for individuals who want assist or really feel the necessity to speak to somebody. It’s so necessary to me that individuals 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?
Should 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!
