In this episode of The Stress Sessions, we’re lifting the curtain on the reality of men’s mental health in the world of stage and screen. 🎙️ I sat down with the brilliant Peter Ash – best known for his powerful performance in Coronation Street and now touring with Picture You Dead – to talk about the emotional demands of acting, living with rejection, and how creativity can be therapy.

Peter opens up about:

🎭 Mentally preparing for dark roles

🧠 How acting supports his own mental health

💔 The emotional toll of portraying illness on screen

💡 Why support networks in theatre are more vital than ever

🗣️ And what advice he'd give to struggling performers

His honesty is a reminder that behind every standing ovation is a human being who’s navigating life, just like the rest of us.

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If you or someone you know is facing challenges with mental health, it's important to reach out and seek support. For a comprehensive list of dedicated mental health charities in the UK, please visit the link provided in the episode description.

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Luke x

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If you or someone you know is facing challenges with mental health, it's important to reach out and seek support. For a comprehensive list of dedicated mental health charities in the UK, please visit the link provided in the episode description.

And for our dedicated listeners who enjoy The Stress Sessions, we encourage you to enhance your podcast experience by downloading all the other thought-provoking episodes. If you can, we'd greatly appreciate it if you could also help us out by liking, sharing, and leaving a review.

Thank you for tuning in!

Luke x

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If you or someone you know is facing challenges with mental health, it's important to reach out and seek support. For a comprehensive list of dedicated mental health charities in the UK, please visit the link provided in the episode description.

And for our dedicated listeners who enjoy The Stress Sessions, we encourage you to enhance your podcast experience by downloading all the other thought-provoking episodes. If you can, we'd greatly appreciate it if you could also help us out by liking, sharing, and leaving a review.

Thank you for tuning in!

Luke x

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S5 EP5: Gail Porter, Presenter and BAFTA Winner

If you or someone else is struggling with a mental illness, please always speak to someone or click on this link to see a list of all the dedicated mental health charities in the UK.

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Luke x

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S5 EP4: Charlie Sims, The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE)

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Luke x

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S5 EP3: The Return of Millie Gooch, Sober Girl Society

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Luke x

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S5 EP2: Jack Ryder, Eastenders (Jamie Mitchell)

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Luke x

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