No Man's an Island

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/no-mans-an-island-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

Welcome to Episode 17 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 and Dr Jett Stone unpack one of the toughest challenges men face – relationship breakdown. Drawing on research and their own experiences as therapists, they explore why separation and divorce can have such a profound impact on men’s mental health.They discuss grief, loneliness and identity loss, the collapse of the “provider–protector” role, and why so many men struggle to rebuild after losing a partner or family unit. From self-worth and attachment to social isolation and fatherhood, this episode is a compassionate deep dive into love, loss and what it means to keep going when everything falls apart.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/no-mans-an-island-episode-17-with-chris-hemmings-and-dr-jett-stone

Welcome to Episode 16 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 Matt Pinkett who is a teacher, author and one of the UK’s leading voices on masculinity, boys’ mental health and tackling misogyny in schools.Matt shares the classroom moment that changed everything for him, leading to years of research and advocacy around how boys are understood in education. He opens up about bias in teaching, the language we use around boys and the rise of online misogyny. The conversation also turns personal – exploring his struggles with mental health, sobriety and why he’s stepping away from teaching to continue the work from another platform.They talk about connection, compassion and how we can create schools where boys are taught to care as much as they’re taught to perform.You can find Matt here: https://www.instagram.com/bloketowoke/You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-16-with-matt-pinkett/

Welcome to Episode 15 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 Stephen Smith, a New York–based clinical psychologist whose work spans psychotherapy, teaching and organisational consulting. Stephen shares his journey from studying theatre and forensic psychology to becoming one of the few Black male psychologists in the US – a journey shaped by representation, mentorship and persistence.They explore what it means for Black men to feel seen in therapy, the importance of language and cultural resonance, and how traditional models can unintentionally alienate men of colour. Stephen also discusses how he works with clients in a slower, more relational way – creating space for trust, emotion and authenticity to unfold naturally.You can find Stephen here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/stephen-mark-smith-brooklyn-ny/309746You can find Jett here: https://jettstonephd.comEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-15-with-dr-stephen-smith/

Welcome to Episode 14 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub.In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Dr Zac Seidler, one of the world’s leading voices on men’s mental health. Zac is the Global Director of Men’s Health Research at Movember and Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, where he leads the Young Men’s Mental Health Lab. His work focuses on masculinity, male suicide prevention and how therapy can better engage and retain men.Chris and Zac explore why many men find it difficult to stay in therapy, how socialisation shapes emotional expression, and what it takes to create spaces where men can talk honestly. They also discuss Men in Mind, the world’s first evidence-based training programme designed to help therapists understand and support men in distress.You can find Zac here: https://www.zacseidler.comYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-14-with-dr-zac-seidler/

Welcome to Episode 13 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub.In this episode, Chris Hemmings speaks with Professor Ben Hine, a psychologist, author and academic whose work explores the lived experiences of men and boys in modern society. As Chair of the Male Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society and co-founder of the Men and Boys Coalition, Ben brings evidence-based insight into how culture, policy and ideology shape conversations about gender.They discuss male victimhood, parental alienation, and why evidence and empathy must come before ideology. Ben shares his personal experience of family breakdown, the long-term psychological impact of alienation on children, and his research showing that both mothers and fathers are equally affected.This conversation challenges assumptions about gender, explores how societal narratives silence men’s pain, and asks how we can build fair, evidence-based systems that support everyone.You can find Ben here: https://uwl.ac.uk/staff/ben-hineYou can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.ukEpisode page on Men’s Therapy Hub: https://menstherapyhub.co.uk/no-mans-an-island-episode-13-with-professor-ben-hine/

Welcome to Episode 12 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 together to reflect on the first few months of the podcast and on the deeper threads running through men’s lives – loneliness, legacy and visibility.They talk about the men who came before them, the generations that bottled things up and how shame, fear and survival have shaped what it means to “be a man”. From there, they move into a heartfelt discussion about male loneliness, especially around the holidays – why men often retreat rather than reach out, and how technology, family expectations and comparison culture all play their part.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/no-mans-an-island-episode-12-loneliness-legacy-and-letting-yourself-be-seen/