The Hurt Locker Podcast

Listen to Yinka's message re: World Mental Health Day on 10th October 2024.

After a short break away, Yinka welcomes award-winning comedian, writer, and podcaster, Julian Deane to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences.Tune in and enjoy a wild and wonderful conversation as Julian reflects on the turbulence of his childhood to overcoming addictions, and later how his recovery and healing went hand-in-hand with his journey into professional comedy.*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to substance misuse, addiction, bereavement, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts.If you are experiencing mental health issues please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123To find out more about the brilliant Julian Deane- please check out the below links:InstagramWebsiteTVI Podcast on AppleTVI PatreonListen, rate, follow and sharePlease give us a rating and share with another listener.If you can, please do follow us on Instagram @ThehurtlockerpodProduced by Tim Roe

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and to mark this, we welcome the wonderful Dr. Susie Bennett to open the door on male suicide in a Hurt Locker Podcast special..Dr. Susie Bennett has recently completed a 4-year PhD exploring male suicide risk and recovery factors at Glasgow University.Her ongoing research, supported exclusively by MANUP?, seeks to address this critical issue as male suicide is a leading cause of death for men under 50 in the UK, and that needs to change!Join us as Yinka invites an open conversation with Susie exploring this topic with audio clips from previous guests, personal reflections, her research findings and key stats.*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to attempting suicide and suicidal thoughts throughout.This episode is dedicated to anyone who has lost anyone to suicide or is feeling suicidal themselves.Please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency or if you would like to speak to someone call The Samaritans on 116 123To find out more about the brilliant Dr. Susie Bennett - please check out the below links:MANUP? Event 18th October 2024: Why Men Die by Suicide with Dr Susie BennettMale Suicide Research InstagramMale Suicide Research WebsitePublished ResearchListen, rate, follow and sharePlease give us a rating and share with another listener.If you can, please do follow us on Instagram @ThehurtlockerpodProduced by Tim Roe

As the second instalment of a two-parter, we welcome Chief Wellbeing Officer and Podcaster, Seamus Corry to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..From three months old, Seamus was chosen to for fill a destiny of becoming a Roman Catholic Priest, However, this journey was far from smooth sailing...Join us as Seamus shares an incredibly powerful conversation with Yinka of how he navigated years of pain, suffering and trauma to become Don Corry (Only).*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to attempting suicide, losing a friend to suicide, abuse within the Catholic Church and PTSD.To find out more about the brilliant Seamus Corry - please check out the below links:LinkedInWebsitePodcast YouTube channelListen, rate, follow and sharePlease give us a rating and share with another listener.If you can, please do follow us on Instagram @ThehurtlockerpodProduced by Tim Roe

For this episode we welcome the talented stand-up, Louie Green to open that Hurt locker door on his mental health experiences..Tuning in from a roadside (somewhere outside Dover), Louie openly shares several reflections on his turbulent life as a young kid in foster care, the benefits he gained from counselling and understanding further personal issues with abandonment, love and relationships, alongside other key life changing experiences as he became a comedian.*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to attempting suicide, diverticular disease, bowel surgery and bereavement.To find out more about the brilliant Louie Green - please check out the below links:InstagramLinktreeListen, rate, follow and sharePlease give us a rating and share with another listener.If you can, please do follow us on Instagram @ThehurtlockerpodProduced by Tim Roe

Joining us from a visit to his hometown in Romania, we welcome the talented stand-up comedian, Radu Isac to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..In this funny, open, yet dry conversation, Radu discusses his big leap to move to the UK to become a stand-up comedian in London, what growing up in post-communism was like in Romania and his pragmatic views on managing his mental health and family relationships.*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to communism, immigration and mental health reflections.To find out more about the brilliant Radu Isac - please check out the below links:InstagramWebsiteListen, rate, follow and sharePlease give us a rating and share with another listener.If you can, please do follow us on Instagram @ThehurtlockerpodProduced by Tim Roe

This week, Yinka is proud and delighted to welcome fellow Scouser, Keith Mullin (The Farm) to open that Hurt locker door on his mental health experiences..As well as being a talented musician, composing iconic riffs to INDIE anthems such as Groovy Train and All Together Now- Keith is a proud academic, composer and writer but navigating learning and life wasn't easy as a young lad in Liverpool.Tune in to this wide and wonderful chat as Keith shares the challenges he faced at school, growing up in 70s and 80s Liverpool, and how he dealt with success as The Farm soared to fame and prominence in the early 90s.*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, suicide and mental health reflections.To find out more about the brilliant Keith Mullin please check out the below links:InstagramThe Farm LinktreeThe Farm WebsiteNew Single. Feel The love (Take Control).Academic publication LIPAListen, rate, follow and sharePlease give us a rating and share with another listener.If you can, please do follow us on Instagram @ThehurtlockerpodProduced by Tim Roe

This week, Yinka welcomes actor, presenter and comedian, James Redmond to open the Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..Tune in as James opens up on many factors that have affected his mental health over the years: from being expelled from school, his challenges with ADHD, his varied career as a model and then landing a main character role in TV show HOLLYOAKS as Finn, to how his divorce and therapy opened up his comedic career alongside how fatherhood has changed his outlook on life.*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to depression, suicide, ADHD and bereavement.To find out more about the brilliant James Redmond, please check out the below links:InstagramSpotlight Acting showreelListen, rate, follow and sharePlease give us a rating and share with another listener.If you can, please do follow us on Instagram @ThehurtlockerpodProduced by Tim Roe