Man Up? No Thanks. - Men's Health Awareness

Old Mates New Laughs Podcast · 2025-06-05

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This week, the Old Mates take a moment to get real. We’re talking Men’s Health Awareness Week — from dodgy doctors appointments to emotional check-ins, gym stories to why we STILL don’t go to the doctors.

We’re mixing heartfelt honesty with our usual sarcastic nonsense, and hoping to open a few ears (and minds) along the way. If you've ever ignored a weird mole, felt awkward asking for help, or been told to just "man up" — this one’s for you.

We're not experts, just three mates talking about life. But if you're struggling, we’ve linked to organisations who can help, below.

Don’t go it alone. ❤️

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) - thecalmzone.net

Suicide prevention and mental health support for men.

ANDYSMANCLUB - andysmanclub.co.uk

Talking groups for men, tackling the stigma around male mental health.

Men's Sheds Association (UK Men’s Sheds) - menssheds.org.uk

Reducing loneliness and isolation by bringing men together to do practical projects.

Mind (with specific men’s mental health resources) - mind.org.uk

Mental health support across all genders but with resources tailored for men.

Prostate Cancer UK - prostatecanceruk.org

Awareness, support, and research funding for prostate cancer.

Orchid – Fighting Male Cancer - orchid-cancer.org.uk

Testicular, penile, and prostate cancer awareness and support.

Testicular Cancer UK - testicularcanceruk.com

Raising awareness and supporting those affected by testicular cancer.

MensHealth Forum - menshealthforum.org.uk

All aspects of male health, from fitness to mental wellbeing.

MANUP? - manup.how

Changing the conversation around men’s mental health.

StrongMen - strongmen.org.uk

Supporting men dealing with bereavement and grief.

The Lions Barber Collective - thelionsbarbercollective.com

Suicide prevention and mental health conversations in barbershops.

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