{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b065f55bd6cff300832571/683f3a22f711091cf41598cf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Man Up? No Thanks. - Men's Health Awareness","description":"<p>This week, the Old Mates take a moment to get real. We’re talking <strong>Men’s Health Awareness Week</strong> — from dodgy doctors appointments to emotional check-ins, gym stories to why we STILL don’t go to the doctors.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>We're not experts, just three mates talking about life. But if you're struggling, we’ve linked to organisations who can help, below.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t go it alone. ❤️</p><p><br></p><p><strong>CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) - </strong><a href=\"https://www.thecalmzone.net/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thecalmzone.net</a></p><ul><li>Suicide prevention and mental health support for men.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>ANDYSMANCLUB - </strong><a href=\"https://andysmanclub.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">andysmanclub.co.uk</a></p><ul><li>Talking groups for men, tackling the stigma around male mental health.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Men's Sheds Association (UK Men’s Sheds) - </strong><a href=\"https://menssheds.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">menssheds.org.uk</a></p><ul><li>Reducing loneliness and isolation by bringing men together to do practical projects.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Mind (with specific men’s mental health resources) - </strong><a href=\"https://www.mind.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mind.org.uk</a></p><ul><li>Mental health support across all genders but with resources tailored for men.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Prostate Cancer UK - </strong><a href=\"https://www.prostatecanceruk.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">prostatecanceruk.org</a></p><ul><li>Awareness, support, and research funding for prostate cancer.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Orchid – Fighting Male Cancer - </strong><a href=\"https://www.orchid-cancer.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">orchid-cancer.org.uk</a></p><ul><li>Testicular, penile, and prostate cancer awareness and support.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Testicular Cancer UK - </strong><a href=\"https://www.testicularcanceruk.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">testicularcanceruk.com</a></p><ul><li>Raising awareness and supporting those affected by testicular cancer.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MensHealth Forum - </strong><a href=\"https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">menshealthforum.org.uk</a></p><ul><li>All aspects of male health, from fitness to mental wellbeing.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>MANUP? - </strong><a href=\"https://manup.how/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">manup.how</a></p><ul><li>Changing the conversation around men’s mental health.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>StrongMen - </strong><a href=\"https://www.strongmen.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">strongmen.org.uk</a></p><ul><li>Supporting men dealing with bereavement and grief.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The Lions Barber Collective - </strong><a href=\"https://www.thelionsbarbercollective.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">thelionsbarbercollective.com</a></p><ul><li>Suicide prevention and mental health conversations in barbershops.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>@OldMatesNewLaughs | 📩 oldmatesnewlaughs@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Follow us, Like, and Subscribe on our website or socials...</p><p><br></p><p>Website - https://shows.acast.com/old-mates-new-laughs-podcast</p><p>Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572709568634</p><p>Instagram - www.instagram.com/oldmatesnewlaughs/?hl=en</p><p>Twtter (X) - x.com/OMNLpodcast</p><p>Blue-Sky - bsky.app/profile/oldmatesnewlaughs.bsky.social</p>","author_name":"BMA Productions"}