MY thoughts on mental health

As a therapist, I reflect on the Camino that didn't go to plan, warrior energy, and what it means to keep going when the path shifts beneath your feet.

urviving a hard season takes real strength. But the habits that got you through don't always dissolve when the hard times end. Here's what Post-Traumatic Growth actually looks like - and how to begin moving beyond survival mode.

Why men avoid therapy - and the hidden cost of waiting until crisis. A grounded look at strength, stigma and early support for men.

Many men experience anxiety about becoming a father, fear repeating their own upbringing, or struggle with paternal postnatal depression. Explore the hidden emotional challenges of fatherhood and when to seek support.

Mental fitness for men isn’t about pushing harder or relying on willpower. This article explores how sustainable habits support resilience, regulation, and steadiness, especially at this time of year when motivation can waver and pressure starts to build in the background.

A reflective essay on completing 52 waterfalls in one year, exploring hope, despair, resilience, and what sustains men’s mental health when plans fall apart.

As the year winds down, stress can narrow perspective and pull men towards retreat. A personal reflection on the nervous system, connection, and finding balance through nature.

A grounded guide for men navigating grief at Christmas. Learn how grief affects the male nervous system, why Christmas intensifies emotions, and practical ways men can manage grief, stress, and overwhelm during the festive season.

Why self-limiting beliefs show up during change, how they hold men back, and what helps us step forward with confidence and integrity.

Procrastination isn’t about laziness or lack of discipline. It’s often a sign that your nervous system is in protection mode – a body-first signal to slow down. In this piece, Stephen Hall explores why men struggle to get started, what’s really happening beneath the surface, and simple, body-based ways to move through resistance with compassion.

Explore whether a “good addiction” exists. Learn the difference between passion and addiction, with insights from Dr Gabor Maté on habits, freedom, and healing.

Many men say they have no close friends. Discover why friendship gets harder with age, and how men’s groups help rebuild real connection.

Psychosis explained in plain language: what it feels like, how it differs from schizophrenia, common myths, and how men and families can support recovery.

Feeling overloaded? Stand tall by returning to the basics: sleep, movement, time outdoors, steady nutrition, boundaries, and good people around you.

Many men feel like they’re drifting through life. Discover how to realign with your values and start living a life that feels like yours.

I’ve followed The Hurt Locker Podcast from the beginning. It first came onto my radar during a period of personal uncertainty, and I was immediately struck by the honesty of the conversations, the diversity of guests, the humour, and the empathy behind Yinka’s style. So, when I was invited to take part, I said yes. I wanted to step into the Hurt Locker to open up about what it means to support men in moving from disconnection to presence in a way that’s grounded, compassionat

But here’s the truth: burnout doesn’t care how strong, capable, or successful you are. In fact, the more responsibility you carry, the more vulnerable you are.

In this article I discuss what it means to be the nice guy, where the behaviour comes from and the emotional cost and what a healthy version of masculinity looks like.

Have you ever noticed how men tend to open up more when they’re walking side by side with someone, rather than sitting across a table? Whether it’s during a walk; working on a car; or sitting together on a long drive, men often find it easier to talk when facing the world shoulder-to-shoulder. It’s not just anecdotal - there’s science behind it.

Discover a different approach to men's mental health. Learn how Walk and Talk Therapy creates space for men to heal, connect, and stand tall.