Best Tim Cripps Podcasts (2025)

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EP65. Dru Cripps. My Mental Health: The Juicy Bits. 55:06

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15d ago55:06

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We're thrilled to welcome award-winning clown and comedian, Dru Cripps, to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health. Calling in from the aftermath of an 80-show windswept Edinburgh Fringe, Dru opens up on his mental health experiences in an open conversation on fear of judgment, self-care, and exploration. *TRIGGER WARNING* This open convers…

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EP64. Kev Mud. The Waiting Game: My Mental Health Journey. 56:23

22d ago56:23

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We're delighted to welcome back a friend of the podcast and a comedian who was recently referred to as ''A fucking good comedian'' by none other than Alexei Sayle...Yes, it's the return of Kev Mud. Calling in from his car, Kev shares another open and meaningful conversation on his mental and physical health experiences, which show another world asi…

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EP63. Benjamin Bankole Bello. Identifying Trauma: Out of Character. 56:48

29d ago56:48

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This time, we are excited to welcome Benjamin Bankole Bello to open the door on his mental health experiences. Benjamin, a British-born Nigerian comedian, storyteller, and cultural critic whose creation — President Obonjo of Lafta Republic — has transcended comedy for over a decade and a half. As he enters the Hurt Locker, Benjamin, leaving his uni…

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EP62. Ryan Harland. Riding The Storm. My Mental Health Memoirs. 59:58

1M ago59:58

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This time, we are thrilled to welcome inspirational/motivational speaker and author, Ryan Harland, to share his mental health experiences of sexual abuse and the importance of speaking up and sharing stories. *TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to sexual and psychological abuse, substance use, bereavement, and suicide. If you…

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EP61. Leon Seasman. Navigating Hot Water: Connections and New Beginnings 57:27

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This time, we are thrilled to welcome a proud Scouser and rising star onto the comedy scene, Leon Seasman A.K.A 'Spunky', to the Hot Water Comedy Club. Expect an honest and meaningful conversation as Leon reflects on previous regrets and traumas from time spent in prison, and why he is now using his mental health experiences to inspire exciting com…

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EP60. Edward Tripp. Generational Trauma: No Man is an Ireland. 1:07:33

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This time, we are thrilled to welcome the superb poet, spoken-word artist, and award-winning stand-up comedian, Edward Tripp. Expect an honest and meaningful discussion on the generational trauma of growing up in Northern Ireland, reflections on loss by suicide, and a poetic recital to boot. *TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares reference…

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EP59. Stephen Hall. Walk and Talk Therapy: Supporting Men to Stand Tall. 59:01

2M ago59:01

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This time, we are delighted to welcome Walk and Talk Therapist, Stephen Hall, to open the door on his mental health experiences. Expect a wide and fascinating conversation on vulnerability, masculinity, education, and getting support. *TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to suicide If you are experiencing mental health issues,…

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EP58. Pierre Novellie. The Admin of Self-Awareness 59:20

2M ago59:20

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This time we welcome esteemed writer, podcaster and highly acclaimed stand-up comedian, Pierre Novellie who opens up exclusively on his upbringing, navigating British society and Autism. Expect an honest, wide and wonderful conversation on mental health as Pierre opens that Hurt Locker door whilst answering all of your brilliant listener questions.…

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EP57: Louie Mclean. Low Self-Esteem and the Power of Speaking Up 59:59

2M ago59:59

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This time we welcome a rising star of comedy, Louie Mclean to open up about his lifelong struggle with low self-esteem, how it shaped his mental health and why asking for help changed everything. Expect a raw, real and uplifting conversation as Louie opens that Hurt Locker door. *TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to thoughts…

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EP56. Radu Isac. A Deeper Dive Into Mental Health Issues 51:28

3M ago51:28

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This time we welcome back comedian, Radu Isac in his return to the Hurt Locker as Yinka, probes deeper into his mental health experiences. If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123. To find out more about the brill…

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EP55. Levy Lupu. Living with BPD – My Journey to Opening Up 1:01:19

3M ago1:01:19

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We're excited to welcome stand-up comedian and host of The Borderline Podcast Disorder, Levy Lupu, to open up about his mental health experiences. As a much-loved comedian, engineering student, and podcast powerhouse, Levy juggles a busy life as a force for good in the mental health space...but this time it's his turn to answer the questions and op…

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EP54. Maike Mullenders. The Confession: A Journey to Acceptance. 57:50

3M ago57:50

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This time, we welcome former actor, now author, and yoga instructor, Maike Mullenders, to open up about her mental health experiences. ln this frank conversation, she reflects upon the devastating loss of her father to suicide, the shocking confession he left behind after his death, and what her post-traumatic recovery now looks like, having gone t…

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EP53. Sam Eggington. What Boxing (and Life) Taught Me Young 50:37

3M ago50:37

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This week, we welcome top professional boxer, Sam (THE SAVAGE) Eggington to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. Sam, who has held the IBO super-welterweight title, as well as the British, Commonwealth and European welterweight titles shares the big life lessons he learnt early on as a young father and family man and how th…

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EP52. Sean Collins: A Heart-to-Heart on Mental Health 55:16

4M ago55:16

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We're back after our summer break and delighted to bring you another superb guest... It's comedy hero, Sean Collins to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. Soldiering through a football injury earlier that day, Sean shares how bereavement and surviving a recent heart attack have made him a much more reflectful man who bette…

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EP51. Trevor Lock. Is There Such a Thing as Contentment? 48:12

5M ago48:12

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This week, we are delighted to welcome another returning guest to The Hurt Locker, in the colour and shape of comedian, writer, and performer, Trevor Lock. Tuning in from deepest, darkest Peru, Trevor and Yinka have a very open and philosophical conversation on mental health experiences, life itself, with a focus on a listener's question on what co…

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EP50. Keith Mullin. A Moment In Time: Post AuDHD Diagnosis. 43:55

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This week, Yinka is delighted to welcome back fellow Scouser, Keith Mullin (The Farm), to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. In EP21, we covered the fact that, as well as being a talented musician, composing iconic riffs to INDIE anthems such as Groovy Train and All Together Now, Keith is a proud academic, composer, and w…

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EP49. Karl Porter. The Man and Mind Behind The Viral Sensation. 1:03:41

5M ago1:03:41

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This time, Yinka and Tim are delighted to welcome viral sensation and top comedian, Karl Porter, to open up about his mental health experiences. After his superb goal celebration impression, which went viral back in late 2023, Karl shares how it catapulted him to become a full-time professional comedian and content creator with over 500,000 followe…

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EP48. Chris Kent. Getting Help and Challenging Those Negative Thoughts. 1:11:41

5M ago1:11:41

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This time, we're off to Cork to welcome award-winning and much-loved comedian, Chris Kent, as he opens the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences. In this friendly yet frank episode, Chris shares how and why he sought support for his mental health challenges, including struggles with negative thoughts and depression—despite his evident r…

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EP47. Rick Kiesewetter. Managing Experience and Pain. 54:28

5M ago54:28

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This time, we're delighted to welcome British American Asian European comedian, actor, model, and creative force Rick Kiesewetter to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences. In a wonderful and wide conversation with Yinka, Rick reflects on how many key life experiences have shaped him into the father, man, and multi-talented perf…

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EP46. Pat Smith. Time to Recline and Reflect. 59:42

6M ago59:42

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Beaming into a rather chilled living room in South Essex... We're delighted to welcome one of the most exciting rising talents in comedy, Pat Smith, to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. Pat joins us reclined and reflective for an open and friendly chat on a range of mental health experiences, including tales from his time…

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EP45. Stuart Laws. (How) Is That Guy Still Going? 1:01:21

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Recording from a roomy yet remote studio shared between New York, Preston and Liverpool... We're delighted to welcome esteemed comedian and comedy director, Stuart Laws to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. Stuart, a self-proclaimed private person and people-pleaser shares with Yinka how his comedic material has become muc…

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EP44. Prostate Cancer: Know Your Risk and Raise Aawareness. 28:31

6M ago28:31

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025 As we close our mini-series focusing on the higher risk prostate cancer poses the Black community, Yinka provides a recap and a number of reflections on the guests we've had on and spoke to alongside his personal journey in getting tested for prostate cancer. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all o…

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EP43. Alfred Fagan. Early Diagnosis Saved My Life. 29:59

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025 This is the third episode we are dedicating to exploring prostate cancer and it's risk to the Black community within the awareness month of March 2025. Yinka's invites prostate cancer survivor and awareness advocate Alfred Fagan to share his cancer pathway journey from early diagnosis to recovery. *TRIGGER WARNI…

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EP42. Yinka & Friends. Prostate Cancer: Talking Saves Lives. 33:19

7M ago33:19

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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025 This is the second episode we are dedicating to exploring prostate cancer and it's risk to the Black community within the awareness month of March 2025. Yinka's invited a few of his mates along to The Hurt Locker: Nick, Troy and Daniel 'Moggsy', to talk about their prostates and prostate cancer awareness. Tune i…

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EP41. Prostate Cancer: The Risk to The Black Community. 38:22

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This is the first of several episodes we are dedicating to exploring prostate cancer and its risk to the Black community within the awareness month of March 2025. In this episode, we welcome Associate Director of Black Equity at Prostate Cancer UK, Keith Morgan, to explore the risk prostate cancer poses to members of the Black community. Keith spea…

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EP40. Eugene Dusauzay. Levels and Shades Within Mental Health. 53:31

7M ago53:31

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Recording in a remote, romantic setting on the eve of Valentines Day... We're delighted to welcome the comedic force that is Eugen Dusauzay to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. An emotional rollercoaster of a beautiful conversation is to be expected as Eugene and Yinka discuss and share experiences of racism, discriminati…

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EP39. Michael Akadiri. Pressure to Deliver. 59:26

8M ago59:26

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In this episode, we are delighted to welcome multi-award winning comedian, Michael Akadiri AKA 'The Comedy Doc' to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. As well as performing comedy, Michael works as a junior doctor in the NHS and has recently become a father of two. Tune in as he shares with Yinka the various pressures he ha…

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Listener ADHD Q & A With Professor James Brown. 23:20

8M ago23:20

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To accompany EP38 - here are James Brown's responses to your listener questions on ADHD. If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123 To find out more about the amazing James Brown and the ADHD resources mentioned in EP …

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EP38. Professor James Brown. Unpacking My ADHD. 1:18:21

8M ago1:18:21

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In this episode, we are delighted to welcome co-founder and co-host of The ADHD Adults podcast, Professor James Brown to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. As a recovering academic of 20 years, James shares how being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult in 2021 has changed his career and purpose to date. A renowned public speak…

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EP37. Hubert Mayr. Opening up: Getting Icky With It. 1:03:45

8M ago1:03:45

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In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Austrian funny man, Hubert Mayr to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. Tune in for a very open and honest conversation with the talented comic voice of London-based comic, Hubert as he opens up on what makes him feel icky, such as talking about his emotions, depression, anxiety a…

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EP36. Tom Stade. Risky Business. 1:26:35

8M ago1:26:35

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In this episode, we are delighted to welcome comic genius, Tom Stade, to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. Canadian émigré and adventurer Tom has earned a reputation as one of the most distinctive and engaging stand-up talents around. Arriving in the UK back in 2001 from Vancouver, Tom instantly made a splash on the circu…

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EP35. Tiernan Douieb. Heebie Jeebies, Fatherhood and Cbeebies 55:33

9M ago55:33

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In this episode, we are delighted to welcome comedian, writer, podcaster and tired dad, Tiernan Douieb to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. As a versatile comedian, having previously written for Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Tiernan explains how and why he is currently doing more writing than gigging and in the past fe…

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EP34. Kev Mud. Homeless Sex Biscuit 1:11:33

9M ago1:11:33

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In this episode, we are delighted to welcome the award-winning stand-up, poet and performer, Kev Mud to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. Tuning in from his caravan on a sheep field nearby the Cornish cliffs, Kev shares with Yinka a wide conversation on life events that have affected his mental health from: losing his rel…

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EP33. Caroline Roodhouse. Daddy Blackbird: History, Horror & Hope. 59:43

10M ago59:43

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We are delighted to welcome mum, best-selling author and communications consultant, Caroline Roodhouse to open that Hurt Locker door on her mental health experiences.. In this episode, Caroline describes the challenges they faced when their family suddenly shifted from four to three after losing her husband, Steve to suicide just over six years ago…

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EP32. Alex Holmes. Time To Talk. 1:08:06

10M ago1:08:06

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This week Yinka welcomes philosophical writer, therapist, and coach, Alex Holmes to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. Alex is a men’s mental health specialist, and through his practice of hypnotherapy, group work, and coaching, he helps men lead wise and authentic lives that mean something to them. However, in this recor…

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EP31. Dane Baptiste. Why Can't Things be Different 1:47:14

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In this episode, we are delighted to welcome the articulate, innovative, and incendiary comedic voice of stand-up, writer, and podcaster, Dane Baptiste to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences. Buckle in and enjoy this extended yet fast-paced episode that doesn't pull any punches as Dane shares his lived experiences of growing …

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EP30. Chukumeka Maxwell. Making Peace and Letting Go. 1:06:25

11M ago1:06:25

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This time, Yinka welcomes friend, mental health practitioner and social entrepreneur, Chukumeka Maxwell to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences. Chuks at 64 years young has been reflecting on how he can make peace with himself and let go of the past due to a recent health scare. Tune in as he unpicks with Yinka wide and wonde…

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EP29. Stephen Melling. Change Is Possible. 1:09:37

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We welcome, Founder and Director of Recovery Runners CiC, Stephen Melling to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences. Stephen shares how the early trauma of losing his late uncle led to an addiction of drink and drugs in order to self-medicate against the stress and anxiety he felt as a young man and child. Despite, holding down…

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EP28. Andy Zapp. Sex & Drugs & Getting Old. 1:14:49

11M ago1:14:49

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Yinka welcomes the award-winning, anarchic, madcap comedian, Andy Zapp to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences. At a spritely 76 years old, with a glint in his eye and a coffee in his midst, Andy has some twisting tales and eyebrow-raising experiences to share with us: from growing up within an immigrant Polish family in post…

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World Mental Health Day 2024: Yinka's Message. 0:48

12M ago0:48

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Listen to Yinka's message re: World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EP27. Julian Deane. Getting to a Place Where I Can Feel my Feelings. 1:13:08

12M ago1:13:08

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After a short break away, Yinka welcomes award-winning comedian, writer, and podcaster, Julian Deane to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences. Tune in and enjoy a wild and wonderful conversation as Julian reflects on the turbulence of his childhood to overcoming addictions, and later how his recovery and healing went hand-in-h…

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EP26. Susie Bennett. An Open Conversation on Male Suicide. 1:28:35

1y ago1:28:35

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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and to mark this, we welcome the wonderful Dr. Susie Bennett to open the door on male suicide in a Hurt Locker Podcast special.. Dr. Susie Bennett has recently completed a 4-year PhD exploring male suicide risk and recovery factors at Glasgow University. Her ongoing research, supported exclusively by MANUP?, se…

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EP25. Seamus Corry. Don Corry (Only). Part Two. 39:34

1y ago39:34

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As the second instalment of a two-parter, we welcome Chief Wellbeing Officer and Podcaster, Seamus Corry to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. From three months old, Seamus was chosen to for fill a destiny of becoming a Roman Catholic Priest, However, this journey was far from smooth sailing... Join us as Seamus shares an…

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EP24. Seamus Corry. Don Corry (Only). Part One. 48:01

1y ago48:01

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As the first instalment of a two-parter, we welcome Chief Wellbeing Officer and Podcaster, Seamus Corry to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. From three months old, Seamus was chosen to for fill a destiny of becoming a Roman Catholic Priest, However, this journey was far from smooth sailing... Join us as Seamus shares an …

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EP23. Louie Green. Unpack Your Troubles and the New Kit Bag. 50:16

1y ago50:16

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For this episode we welcome the talented stand-up, Louie Green to open that Hurt locker door on his mental health experiences.. Tuning in from a roadside (somewhere outside Dover), Louie openly shares several reflections on his turbulent life as a young kid in foster care, the benefits he gained from counselling and understanding further personal i…

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EP22. Radu Isac. The Big Leap and Some Smaller Steps. 56:59

1y ago56:59

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Joining us from a visit to his hometown in Romania, we welcome the talented stand-up comedian, Radu Isac to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. In this funny, open, yet dry conversation, Radu discusses his big leap to move to the UK to become a stand-up comedian in London, what growing up in post-communism was like in Roma…

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EP 21. Keith Mullin. Pastures Old and New. 1:06:53

1y ago1:06:53

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This week, Yinka is proud and delighted to welcome fellow Scouser, Keith Mullin (The Farm) to open that Hurt locker door on his mental health experiences.. As well as being a talented musician, composing iconic riffs to INDIE anthems such as Groovy Train and All Together Now- Keith is a proud academic, composer and writer but navigating learning an…

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EP 20. James Redmond. The Soul Requires a Bigger Space Than the Body Provides. 1:05:40

1y ago1:05:40

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This week, Yinka welcomes actor, presenter and comedian, James Redmond to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.. Tune in as James opens up on many factors that have affected his mental health over the years: from being expelled from school, his challenges with ADHD, his varied career as a model and then landing a main characte…

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EP 19. Steven Kirby. My PTSD Story After a Near-Fatal Accident 1:28:58

1y ago1:28:58

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This week, we welcome Life Coach and Behavioural Safety & Mental well-being Speaker, Steven Kirby to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences with PTSD. Tune in as, Steven shares with Yinka how his life took an unexpected turn after a near-fatal workplace accident, the affects of this accident on his mental health, and how his re…

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EP 18. Tony Kelly. Showing Gambling the Red Card. 1:23:19

1y ago1:23:19

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This week, we welcome former professional footballer and Stoke City cult hero, Tony Kelly to open that Hurt Locker door on his addiction to and recovery from gambling.. Tony may have slotted a famous goal beating Bruce Grobbelaar at Anfield, but as listeners well know- nothing gets past our host, Yinka. Tune in as Tony shares his journey into footb…