No Man's an Island

Welcome to Episode 26 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Tate Smith, an award-winning activist, speaker and one of the UK’s leading voices on trans visibility, gender equality and masculinity. Released on Trans Day of Visibility, this episode explores Tate’s lived experience as a trans man and the unique perspective that brings to conversations about men’s mental health.Tate shares how he began transitioning while working, how speaking publicly about that journey led him into the men’s mental health space and why he believes trans men have an important role to play in broadening conversations about masculinity.Together, Chris and Tate discuss gender dysphoria and gender euphoria, the emotional impact of being treated differently once perceived as male and the striking shift in how men’s mental health disclosures are often received compared with women’s.They also explore male friendship, emotional invalidation, the expectations placed on men to stay strong, the lack of trans masculine visibility in public life and why bringing men into conversations about equality and inclusion is essential if real change is going to happen.This is a thoughtful, honest and hopeful conversation about identity, confidence, transition and the many different ways of being a man.You can find Tate here:https://tatesmith.ukYou can find Chris here:https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub:https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-26-gender-euphoria/

Welcome to Episode 25 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Dr Sophie King-Hill, Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham, whose research explores sexual behaviours in children and young people, youth voice and the wider cultural narratives shaping boys today.They discuss the growing blame culture around young men and boys, the impact of media narratives following high-profile cases and why demonising a gender shuts down the very dialogue we need. Sophie explains how boys are often framed as potential perpetrators rather than complex human beings with internal struggles that rarely get heard.The episode explores consent beyond stereotypes, why boys also struggle to say no, the dangers of ignoring pornography in public discourse and why relationships and sex education from an early age is one of the most powerful tools we have for harm reduction.You can find Dr Sophie King-Hill here:https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/social-policy/king-hill-sophieYou can find Chris here:https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub:https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-24-stop-blaming-boys-sex-consent-and-culture-with-dr-sophie-king-hill/

Welcome to Episode 28 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings and Dr Jett Stone sit down to discuss the growing influence of the Manosphere following the recent Louis Theroux documentary exploring the online world of male influencers.Rather than focusing on the personalities themselves, Chris and Jett look deeper at the psychological and cultural forces shaping this phenomenon. They explore how wounded men, unmet needs for belonging and the pressures of modern masculinity can combine with social media algorithms to create powerful echo chambers for young boys and teenagers.Drawing on their experience as therapists and educators, they unpack the appeal these spaces hold for young men searching for identity, competence and direction. The conversation explores the difference between belonging and fitting in, the role of shame and insecurity in performative masculinity and the ways misogyny and resentment can grow when young men feel excluded or powerless.Chris and Jett also discuss the responsibility of platforms and influencers, the impact this culture is having in schools and why community, mentorship and meaningful purpose may be the most important antidotes.Ultimately, this episode asks a bigger question: if these online spaces are filling a gap for young men, what is missing in the real world?You can find Chris here:https://chrishemmings.co.ukYou can find Jett here:https://jettstonephd.comEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub:https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/the-manosphere-question-online-culture-boys-and-belonging-with-chris-hemmings-and-dr-jett-stone/

Welcome to Episode 23 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Dr Jett Stone speaks with Dr Moshe Moeller, clinical psychologist, assistant professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and associate director of the Hero Dads programme at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.Moshe shares his journey from rabbinical study into clinical psychology and how fatherhood became the centre of his academic and clinical work. They reflect on being two of the only men in their doctoral cohort and what it was like training in environments where masculinity was often framed through deficit.The conversation explores masculinity in Orthodox Jewish communities, shifting gender roles, religious responsibility and the tension between tradition and modern fatherhood. Moshe speaks candidly about patriarchal norms, financial pressure, stigma around therapy and the evolving expectations placed on men.They then turn to Moshe’s work in the South Bronx with non-custodial fathers navigating poverty, child support systems and bias in the family courts. Moshe explains insecure attachment in accessible terms and describes how the Hero Dads programme creates a space where men who have never felt heard can finally lower their guard.This is a powerful discussion about class, culture and what fathers really need to stay connected to their children.You can find the Hero Dads programme here: https://montefioreeinstein.org/patient-care/hero-dadsYou can find Moshe here: https://www.drmoshemoeller.com/You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men's Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-23-faith-fatherhood-and-the-fight-for-dads-with-dr-moshe-moeller/

Welcome to Episode 22 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Amit Singh Kalley, founder of For Working Parents – a former deputy headteacher turned speaker, coach and host of the What Do Parents Know podcast. Amit works with parents, schools and organisations to help families navigate the digital world – from social media and gaming to online harms, porn culture and the manosphere.He shares his powerful personal story of grief, ADHD and cultural silence, and explains why he now dedicates his work to bridging the gap between children and parents online. Together, Chris and Amit unpack how boys are being shaped by the internet, why open dialogue matters more than punishment, and what practical steps families can take to protect their children from digital harm.You can find Amit here: https://forworkingparents.comYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-22-raising-boys-online-parenting-porn-and-the-manosphere/

Welcome to Episode 21 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings talks with Nick Isles - the Director of the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys, a UK think tank focused on evidence-based solutions to the challenges facing men and boys todayThey talk about how education, work and social policy shape men’s lives – from early learning and literacy gaps to unemployment, identity and mental health. They explore how schools are failing many boys, why so many young men are disengaging from education and work, and how social disconnection and economic change are fuelling despair and division.Nick also shares his thoughts on responsible capitalism, the value of vocational education, and how redefining what success looks like could help men live happier, more fulfilled lives.You can find Nick and the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys here: https://www.menandboys.org.uk/You can find Chris here:https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-21-the-future-of-men-and-boys-education-work-and-purpose-with-nick-isles/

Welcome to Episode 20 of No Man’s An Island, a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings is joined by East London rapper Armor, whose music career began while serving time in prison for GBH. What follows is a raw and deeply honest conversation about violence, masculinity, mental health and finding a way out of cycles that don’t end well.Armor talks openly about growing up in Newham, domestic violence at home, early fatherhood, street life and how alcohol and ego led to a moment that changed everything. He reflects on discovering his music act in prison, using anonymity as protection and expression, and why his work now centres on anxiety, numbness and emotional survival rather than glorifying the lifestyle he came from.This episode explores fatherlessness, identity, addiction, therapy and the slow work of rebuilding self-worth. It is a conversation about responsibility without shame, growth without erasing the past and what it really takes to choose a different future.You can find Armor here: https://www.youtube.com/@armorukYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-20-prison-purpose-and-mental-health-with-armor/

Welcome to Episode 19 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Dr Sarah DiMuccio, a social psychologist and gender equity researcher whose work explores how men experience and navigate gender expectations in the workplace. Based in Copenhagen, Sarah works for Above & Beyond, Part of AVT Business School. Her research includes understanding ‘masculine anxiety’ – the pressure men feel to constantly prove they’re ‘man enough’ – and how this anxiety can influence engagement with diversity and inclusion efforts.They discuss the challenges of bringing men into DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) work, why current approaches often alienate them, and how reframing these conversations around empathy, partnership and shared benefit could transform organisational cultures. From precarious manhood to psychological safety, Sarah and Chris unpack how gender norms affect everyone – and why compassion, not competition, is the real key to change.You can find Sarah here: https://sarahdimuccio.comYou can find her company here: https://aboveandbeyond.euYou can find M-Path here: https://m-path.co.ukYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/episode-19-with-dr-sarah-dimuccio/

Welcome to Episode 18 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients.In this episode, Dr Jett Stone speaks with Dr Ben Bernstein, a clinical psychologist and writer whose career has focused on helping boys, fathers and families reconnect through play, curiosity and emotional presence.Ben shares his journey from high school teacher to psychologist, exploring how relationships shape learning and why connection, not correction, drives real change in young people. Together, he and Jett unpack the deeper psychology of play – from Lego and basketball to teasing and father–son connection – showing how imagination and humour open doors that direct questions can’t.They discuss why fathers often slip into “boss mode” instead of “connection mode”, how teasing builds trust, and why loosening up might be the most therapeutic thing men can do for themselves and their kids.You can find Ben here: https://benjaminbernsteinphd.com/You can find Jett here: https://jettstonephd.comEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-18-with-dr-ben-bernstein