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.uk

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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/309746

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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.com

You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.uk

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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-hine

You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.uk

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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.uk

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Welcome to Episode 11 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub.

In this conversation, Dr Jett Stone speaks with Dr Brendan K Hartman, a sociologist and educator whose work bridges research and real-world practice to make masculinity understandable, human and hopeful. Brendan is the creator of Re.Masculine, a project dedicated to helping boys and men build emotional awareness and belonging.

They discuss Brendan’s journey from teaching to academia after losing a student to suicide, his research into emotional suppression among teenage boys and how culture, fear and friendship shape men’s emotional lives. From the myth of “fitting in” to his alternative to Scott Galloway’s “three Ps”, Brendan offers a fresh model for men’s growth: Build safety, show up and give a damn.

You can find Brendan here: https://remasculine.com

You can find Jett here: https://jettstonephd.com

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Welcome to Episode 10 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub.

In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with George Bell – writer, speaker and co-founder of Jack, a publication dedicated to honest writing about men’s lives. George opens up about his own experience with depression, suicidal thoughts and recovery, and how confronting his understanding of masculinity changed the course of his life.

They explore how shame and silence keep men trapped, how language shapes healing, and why compassion – not criticism – is key to helping men open up. George also discusses his forthcoming book Be A Man About It: Building a Healthier Idea of Masculinity, out in January 2026.

You can find George here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-bell-10317184/

You can find Chris here: https://chrishemmings.co.uk

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Welcome to Episode 9 of No Man’s an Island – a podcast powered by Men’s Therapy Hub.

In this conversation, Chris Hemmings speaks with Stephen Hall, founder of Stand Tall, a therapy practice that helps men find grounding and strength through trauma recovery, outdoor therapy and emotional awareness.

Stephen shares his journey from teaching to therapy, explaining how his own breakdown, recovery and male mentorship work shaped his approach. They explore the power of walk-and-talk therapy, the importance of male representation in counselling, and how shame, fear and conditioning keep many men disconnected from emotion.

Together, they discuss what it means to “stand tall” – to take up space, to reconnect with healthy masculinity and to build emotionally literate men for the next generation.

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👉 You can find Chris online here: https://chrishemmings.co.uk

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