"This Is Mental"
by Monster productions
🎙️ Episode 25: The Men's Forum – Honest Conversations That Save…
About this podcast
"This is mental" is a non preaching podcast dedicated to all aspects of mental health and the issues surrounding it. Each episode Rich and Gav we'll be interviewing a different guest discussing a mental health topic that is close to their heart. From personal struggles, coping mechanisms, and how it impacts the people they love. Our aim is to educate, open up awareness, and help break the stigma surrounding every aspect of mental health. "This is real! This is life! This is mental!"
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- 🎙️ Episode 25: The Men's Forum – Honest Conversations That Save Lives | with Reiss Speight · 1 h 5 minThis week, Rich and Gav sit down with Reiss Speight, from Healthwatch Essex, founder of The Fellas' Forum in Basildon Reiss shares why his group is different from many other…
- Episode 24 - From Lockdown to Legacy: Building The Move Collective” · 50 minThis episode, Rich and Gav sit down with Jay, Lily and Sarah — the amazing trio behind Move Collective 💥 Formed in the aftermath of lockdown, when day-to-day life was turned…
- Episode 23: Purpose Driven with Punching 4 Purpose · 53 minThis week, Gav sits down with Rich (Richard Dellow) & George Wright — the powerhouse duo behind Punching 4 Purpose 💥 What started as a chance meeting turned into an incredible…
- Episode 22: Toxic Masculinity with Andrea Bollella · 1 h 11 min⭐️This episode⭐️, Rich & Gav sit down with Andrea Bollella to hear his powerful and uplifting story. Growing up gay in a small Italian town—at a time when acceptance wasn’t even…
- Episode 21: Becoming Homeless with Alan Bowdler · 1 h 2 minThis week, Rich & Gav sit down with Alan Bowder—a man with an incredible survival story. One night he had a home… the next, he was sleeping rough on the streets. Alan opens up…
- Episode 20: Hypnotherapy with Gregory J Smith · 1 h 3 minThis episode features a riveting conversation between Rich, Gav, and Hypnotherapist Gregory J. Smith, who shares his unique journey into the world of hypnotherapy. Greg reveals…
- Episode 19: Inside the mind of a Policeman with Detective Sargent Neil · 1 h 4 minThis week, Rich and Gav engage in a compelling conversation with Detective Sergeant Neil, who opens up about his experiences in both the army and the police force, shedding light…
- Episode 18: Surviving Cancer with Danielle Cecil · 44 minIn this episode, Rich and Gav engage in an open and frank conversation with Danielle Cecil, who bravely shares her incredible story about battling cancer, an abusive…
- Episode 17: Agoraphobia, Panic attacks, and anxiety with Alex Showers · 56 minIn this episode, Rich and Gav engage in a heartfelt conversation with Alex Showers, who bravely shares her journey dealing with agoraphobia, anxiety, and panic attacks. Alex…
- Episode 16: Physical, Sexual, and Emotional abuse with Christine Palmer · 1 h 21 minThis episode, Rich and Gav talk to Christine Palmer about how she suffered from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse as a child. Christine bravely opens up about her traumatic…
- Episode 15: The Benefits of Exercise - with fitness and boxing trainer George Wright · 1 h 1 minThis week, Rich and Gav delve into an inspiring conversation with Fitness and Boxing coach George Wright, who shares profound insights on the critical role exercise and fitness…
- Episode 14: EFT and Alternative Therapies with The Energy Alchemist Mark Cox · 53 minIn this episode, Rich and Gav explore the world of EFT energy coaching, men's groups, and alternative therapies with the insightful Energy Alchemist, Mark Cox. Mark shares his…
- Episode 13: Suicide, depression, and coming out the other side with Darren Fearn · 1 h 13 minThis week, Rich and Gav talk to Darren Fearn about attempting Suicide, dealing with depression, and coming out the other side. Darren openly talks bravely about attempting to…
- Episode 12: Yoga, relaxation, and meditation with Monika Samuels · 48 minIn our latest podcast, Rich and Gav sit down with yoga instructor Monika Samuels to delve into the significance of yoga, breath work, and meditation for our mental well-being…
- Episode 11 James Taylor Founder of T.I.M.E · 56 minThis week, Rich, and Gav talk to mens mental health group founder James Taylor about why he decided to create a weekly group (called T.I.M.E) for men who are suffering from a…
- Episode 10: Down Syndrome with Béatrice and Stéphane Rouyer-Brown · 45 minThis week, Rich and Gav speak to both Béatrice and Stéphane Rouyer-Brown about both Down Syndrome and also Stéphane's fantastic achievements in the swimming pool. Where Stéphane…
- Episode 9: Alcoholism and depression with Martin Tench · 1 h 23 minThis week, Rich & Gav chatted with their guest, former alcoholic Martin Tench, about his struggles with Alchol and depression. Martin tells his fascinating story of how he didn't…
- Episode 8: Lucy Tucker on living with Crohns Disease · 50 minThis week, Rich and Gav chat to guest Lucy Tucker about living with Crohns Disease. Lucy is very open open and honest about her struggle explaining what she has to go through on…
- Episode 7: Richard Dellow Life Coach · 35 minThis week, Gav speaks to Rich about being a professional life coach. Explaining what a life coach is and what it isn't, how he got into coaching, and even demonstrates a mock…
- Episode 6: ADHD and Escaping the Mormons · 1 h 10 minIn this week's episode, Rich and Gav have an insightful conversation with Ryan, who bravely opens up about his experience living with ADHD and the events that led him to leave…







