This episode shines a spotlight on Heart Health, resilience, and the power of community action.

Joining us are two incredible guests: Nick Parkes, who is an open-water swimmer and cardiac arrest survivor, sharing his remarkable journey back to the water and his mission to raise awareness of cardiac health.

Mark King OBE – Founder of The Oliver King Foundation, discussing the lifesaving importance of CPR training, defibrillators, and creating safer communities

We discuss the links of heart health and mental health.

Nick Parkes: https://www.nickparkes.co.uk/

The Oliver King Foundation: https://www.theoliverkingfoundation.co.uk/

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Dean McShane
Conleth Kelly
Ian Pierce Hayes
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Dan Cooper

On this episode we focus on the theme of PTSD and C-PTSD. We are joined by two more fantastic guests discussing their own lived experience along with more support available to men. Our first guest is Jeff Russell, a former Police Officer who lives with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Jeff discusses how trauma in childhood along with years of trauma exposure in his career resulted in a diagnosis of C-PTSD. Jeff discusses the various treatment pathways he tried, until he found that one that really helped. Jeff now gets benefit from on-going therapy and his work as a bush craft facilitator. An inspiring story that you must hear.

We are also joined by Anthony Wood, who is the manager of the Men Too project on the Wirral. Following a road traffic accident Anthony was later diagnosed with PTSD. After receiving the help he needed he re-trained as a mental health counsellor now helping many men in his community. Hear about all of the incredible work that is being done at Men Too and how you can access the service.

www.woodlandwarriors.co.uk

https://mentoomerseyside.org/

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Dan Cooper

In this episode we focus on the theme of 'Fatherhood' and the common connections with mental health. We are joined by Pete and Anthony from 'Dads Outdoors' which is a Liverpool based CIC. Bringing nature and bushcraft skills into the local community. Running, walks, fire circles and activity sessions. For dads of all ages. Whether you're a new dad, a grandad, a novice or full on cave man. They welcome all men to join them in nature, learn new skills, make new friends and be of service in the local community. Pete and Anthony talk about their own experience's and how the CIC was created.

We are also joined by Kieran Anders, Kieran is the 'Dad Matters' lead at Home-Start UK, focusing on supporting fathers' mental health and enhancing their relationships with their families. Kieran plays a crucial role in advocating for fathers' mental health and well-being. His work emphasizes the importance of addressing the unique needs of fathers, who are often overlooked in traditional parenting support services that primarily focus on mothers and infants.
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https://www.instagram.com/dadsoutdoorsliverpool/

https://home-starthost.org.uk/dad-matters/

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Hosted by:

Dean McShane
Conleth Kelly
Ian Pierce Hayes
and
Dan Cooper