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The Hurt Locker Podcast — The Podcast that opens a door on men's mental health.

The Hurt Locker Podcast — The Podcast that opens a door on men's mental health.

By: Courageous Productions
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🔥 The Hurt Locker Pod — The Podcast that opens a door on men's mental health. Real Men. Real Stories. Real Mental Health Conversations.🔥 Welcome to The Hurt Locker Pod, a powerful and unapologetically honest space where men open up about the mental health battles they've faced — and the strength they've discovered along the way. In every episode, host Yinka Yesufu sits down with guests from all walks of life to unpack real experiences around masculinity, mental resilience, relationships, trauma, fatherhood, identity, self-worth, anger, grief, and more. No filters. No judgment. Just raw, courageous conversations that help break the stigma around men's mental health. Whether you're navigating your own challenges or trying to better support the men in your life, this podcast gives you inspiring stories, practical insights, and hard-hitting truths that empower you to heal, grow, and keep going. 🎧 New Episodes Most Tuesdays Tune in weekly for deep, meaningful discussions that will challenge your thinking, encourage vulnerability, and remind you that you're not alone. 📍 Listen on Your Favourite Platforms SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS | YOUTUBE | AMAZON MUSIC 👍 Support the Show If our conversations resonate with you, please leave a rating, drop a review, and share an episode with someone who needs it. Your support helps this movement reach more men who are silently struggling. 🔔 Subscribe & Follow YouTube: @thehurtlockerpod Instagram & Facebook: @thehurtlockerpod TikTok: @thehurtlockerpod 🔧 Produced By Tim Roe — Courageous Productions (@courageous_productions) ⚠️ Trigger Warning – 18+ This podcast contains uncensored, mature conversations including discussions of suicide, mental illness, and adult themes. Listener discretion is advised. Soundtrack- Music https://uppbeat.XNQEW io/t/qube/prowl License code: CCAW3T7JHRU 2arDneKT9Vo6wu0Gt65LTim Roe Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Ox4Real Monica's Son | Trauma, Healing & Knowledge of Self | EP91.

    Ox4Real Monica's Son | Trauma, Healing & Knowledge of Self | EP91.
    Jun 23 2026

    In this powerful episode of The Hurt Locker, we sit down with Ox4Real — also known as Ox Monica's Son — to explore his journey from growing up in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, to building a new life in the UK.

    Ox opens up about the culture shock of moving to London at age 9, the challenges of growing up under a strict African father, and the absence of maternal affection that shaped his early years. He shares his experiences of trauma after being shot in 2006, living with PTSD, and being sectioned twice — and how therapy, reading, and writing music became his path to healing. We discuss the stigma around mental health in Black and African communities, why he chose to speak openly about his struggles, and how his song "Make It Right" helped others feel less alone. Ox also reflects on the state of youth mental health, the impact of social media, inequality in society, and the true meaning behind his name — Ox For Real and Ox Monica's Son — as a tribute to his mother. An honest, raw, and inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and breaking the silence around men's mental health. 🔓Mental Health Support 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. Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK. https://hubofhope.co.uk/ 🔓Guest information: Follow Ox on the following: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ox4real/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ox4real/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/oxmonicasson 🔓The Hurt Locker Podcast- Watch on YouTube | Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔓 Real stories. Hard truths. Healing starts here. 🎧 Episodes on most Tuesdays 🔔 Subscribe and step inside ⁨ @thehurtlockerpod 🔓 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @thehurtlockerpod Hosted by Yinka Yesufu Produced by Tim Roe
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Joe McTernan | Comedy, Acting, Grief & Mental Health | EP90.

    Joe McTernan | Comedy, Acting, Grief & Mental Health | EP90.
    Jun 16 2026

    In this honest and open conversation, Scottish comedian and actor Joe McTernan joins The Hurt Locker to discuss his career journey, grief, and mental health. Joe shares what it was like growing up without his mother, the five-year battle with severe depression he kept hidden, how comedy became both a career and a coping mechanism, and why he now speaks openly about topics many men are taught to keep inside. He also talks about love, family, the pressure of social media, and the simple but powerful lesson he would give his younger self.

    🔓Mental Health Support 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. Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK. https://hubofhope.co.uk/

    🔓Guest information: Follow Joe McTernan on the following:

    -Joe and Abi's Edinburgh Fringe Show: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/abi-carter-simpson-and-joe-mcternan-stand-up-couple

    -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joe_mcternan/

    -YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC54ORPtmfGDZ_1ScH9wHPiQ @joemcternan

    -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoeMcTernanComedy/

    The Hurt Locker Podcast- Watch on YouTube | Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

    🔓 Real stories. Hard truths. Healing starts here.

    🎧 Episodes on most Tuesdays

    🔔 Subscribe and step inside ⁨ @thehurtlockerpod

    🔓 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @thehurtlockerpod

    Hosted by Yinka Yesufu

    Produced by Tim Roe
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    58 mins
  • Ali Woods | Supporting a Friend in Crisis & How Journaling Improves Mental Health. EP89.

    Ali Woods | Supporting a Friend in Crisis & How Journaling Improves Mental Health. EP89.
    Jun 9 2026

    Comedian Ali Woods joins host Yinka to open up about his personal mental health journey — from hitting rock bottom during university and learning to journal his feelings to supporting his best friend through severe depression and suicidal thoughts.

    Ali shares how toxic masculinity stops men from asking for help, why vulnerability is a sign of strength, the life‑changing lessons he learned, and the one message he'd give his younger self. We also discuss the devastating reality that suicide is the biggest killer of men under 35, how to be a better friend, and why putting yourself first isn't selfish. Raw, funny, heartfelt and unflinching — this conversation is essential listening for anyone wanting to understand men's mental health, break stigma, and learn how to support the people they love.

    🔓Mental Health Support 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. Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK. https://hubofhope.co.uk/

    🔓Guest information Follow Ali Woods: Website: https://www.aliwoodsgigs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliwoodsgigs/ YouTube: ⁨@AliWoodsGigs⁩

    Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliwoodsgigs

    The Hurt Locker Podcast- Watch on YouTube | Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

    🔓 Real stories. Hard truths. Healing starts here.

    🎧 Episodes on most Tuesdays

    🔔 Subscribe and step inside ⁨ @thehurtlockerpod

    🔓 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @thehurtlockerpod

    Hosted by Yinka Yesufu

    Produced by Tim Roe
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    59 mins
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An original and authentic approach to capturing lived experiences on mental health. I enjoyed how the rapport between host and guest grew to share Tom's experiences on his mental health as the episode progressed. It was honest, touching, entertaining and real.

The Hurt Locker. My new favourite podcast. A must listen!

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