🔥 The Hurt Locker Pod — The Podcast that opens a door on men's mental health. Real Men. Real Stories. Real Mental Health Conversations.🔥Welcome to The Hurt Locker Pod, a powerful and unapologetically honest space where men open up about the mental health battles they've faced — and the strength they've discovered along the way.In every episode, host Yinka Yesufu sits down with guests from all walks of life to unpack real experiences around masculinity, mental resilience, relationships, trauma, fatherhood, identity, self-worth, anger, grief, and more.No filters. No judgment. Just raw, courageous conversations that help break the stigma around men's mental health.Whether you're navigating your own challenges or trying to better support the men in your life, this podcast gives you inspiring stories, practical insights, and hard-hitting truths that empower you to heal, grow, and keep going.🎧 New Episodes Most TuesdaysTune in weekly for deep, meaningful discussions that will challenge
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Episode #96
Ian Puleston-Davies | Living With OCD | My Mental Health Journey & Life As An Actor. EP96.
Aug 11, 20261h 7m
In this episode of The Hurt Locker, we sit down with actor and writer Ian Puleston‑Davies for one of our most open conversations yet. For many, Ian is known for his work across television, film and theatre — but behind the career, he has lived with Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder for most of his life. From the confusion and isolation in his childhood, to learning how to coexist with his condition as an adult and professional, Ian shares his story without filter. He explains how OCD has shaped his thinking, his choices and his resilience — and why it took him so long to feel comfortable talking about it. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like their mind works differently, or who feels they have to carry their struggles alone. A conversation about understanding, acceptance and the strength it takes to keep going. Mental Health Support: 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 116 123. Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK. https://hubofhope.co.uk/ The Hurt Locker Podcast- Watch on YouTube | Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Real stories. Hard truths. Healing starts here. Episodes on most Tuesdays Subscribe and step inside @thehurtlockerpod Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @thehurtlockerpod Hosted by Yinka Yesufu Produced by Tim Roe | Courageous Productions
Joe Jones |Your Light Matters| Blue Light Trauma, Suicide Survival & Fighting For Better Mental Health Support. EP95.
Aug 4, 20261h 3m
Joining Yinka is Joe Jones – a Liverpool lad, former blue light worker, husband and dad who knows exactly what it is to hit rock bottom and find his way back. Nine months ago, Joe tried to take his own life. He spent four weeks in secure care, left with almost no support, and faced a system that told him to wait three to four months for help while he was still in crisis. Here, he opens up about: - Years of burying trauma from emergency service calls and personal loss - The "be a man" mindset that kept him silent until he couldn't anymore - The moment his dad broke that generational silence and showed him vulnerability - The lasting impact on his wife, children and family - How he's now redefining what it means to be a father – raising sons who know it's okay to feel, to ask, and to be loved - His powerful 4,300 Lights project – honouring every man lost to suicide in one year - Why we need to stop ignoring the crisis in mental health funding, blue light support, and how we talk about suicide - The simple truth: we're stronger when we stop pretending we're fine. Raw, honest, unfiltered – and full of hope. Mental Health Support: 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 116 123. Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK. https://hubofhope.co.uk/ Find out more on Your Light Matters: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlightmattersuk YouTube: Your Light Matters – A Powerful Liverpool Tribute The Hurt Locker Podcast- Watch on YouTube | Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Real stories. Hard truths. Healing starts here. Episodes on most Tuesdays Subscribe and step inside @thehurtlockerpod Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @thehurtlockerpod Hosted by Yinka Yesufu Produced by Tim Roe | Courageous Productions
Kevin Edward Turner MBE | My Journey with Dance and Mental Health. EP94.
Jul 28, 20261h 9m
The Hurt Locker Podcast opens the door to another powerful, unfiltered conversation — this time with Kevin Edward Turner MBE, Artistic Director and Co‑Founder of Company Chameleon. Awarded his MBE in 2025 for outstanding services to dance and mental health, Kevin's story is one of immense talent, deep struggle, and incredible resilience. From a young age, Kevin was a gifted dancer, but his path was shaped by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) that stayed with him. He went on to excel at a world‑class dance university — yet at the height of his training, he faced acute psychosis and was sectioned in his 20s. In this chat with Yinka, he openly shares what that time was like, how he found his way back, and how he turned his own pain into purpose. He went on to build Company Chameleon, using dance as a tool to connect, heal, and empower people from all walks of life. This episode pulls back the curtain on trauma, recovery, and how creativity can be a lifeline when everything else feels overwhelming — exactly the kind of honest conversation we're here for. Mental Health Support: 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 116 123. Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK. https://hubofhope.co.uk/ The Hurt Locker Podcast- Watch on YouTube | Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Real stories. Hard truths. Healing starts here. Episodes on most Tuesdays Subscribe and step inside @thehurtlockerpod Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @thehurtlockerpod Hosted by Yinka Yesufu Produced by Tim Roe | Courageous Productions
Martyn Davies | ADHD, Alcohol & Drug Addiction - How Sober is Fun Changed Everything | EP93.
Jul 21, 20261h 7m
Martyn Davies, founder of **Sober Is Fun**, opens up honestly about his decades‑long battle with alcohol and drug addiction — and how an **adult ADHD diagnosis** finally revealed he'd been self‑medicating undiagnosed neurodivergence his whole life. He shares how undiagnosed ADHD fuelled impulsive behaviour, dopamine seeking, and substance use; the moment he decided to get sober; why he created Sober Is Fun to rewrite the story of recovery; and how life without alcohol can be brighter, fuller and genuinely fun. WHAT WE COVER: The hidden link between undiagnosed ADHD and addiction Self‑medication: why substances can feel like the only answer Getting diagnosed with ADHD later in adulthood The biggest challenges of early sobriety Why "sober" doesn't mean "boring" or "missing out" Building the Sober Is Fun movement and community CONNECT WITH MARTYN & SOBER IS FUN • Official site: https://soberisfun.co.uk • Instagram: https://instagram.com/ soberisfun • All links: https://linktr.ee/soberisfun Mental Health Support 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 116 123. Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK. https://hubofhope.co.uk/ The Hurt Locker Podcast- Watch on YouTube | Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Real stories. Hard truths. Healing starts here. Episodes on most Tuesdays Subscribe and step inside @thehurtlockerpod Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @thehurtlockerpod Hosted by Yinka Yesufu Produced by Tim Roe of Courageous Productions
Shocka | A Section of My Life- How Self-Love Saved Me | Mental Health & Recovery. EP 92.
Jul 7, 202657 min
In Episode 92, we speak with Shocka (real name Kenneth Erhahon) — a conscious grime artist, published author, and mental health advocate from Tottenham, London. He rose to prominence as one-third of the grime collective Marvell, alongside Double S and Vertex. In this open and honest conversation, Shocka shares his personal journey: being sectioned four times, dealing with the heavy stigma and shame attached to mental illness, and the moment he decided to stop hiding his truth. He explains how self‑love became the key to his recovery, and why he now speaks publicly to act as a "satnav for others" — guiding people through their own struggles and raising awareness across communities. Key Discussion Points - Background & Music Career: Growing up in Tottenham, forming the influential grime group Marvell, and life in the music industry - Mental Health Challenges: Experiences of being sectioned four times, what that process feels like, and the emotional toll - Stigma & Shame: The silence surrounding mental health in Black, urban, and creative communities - Turning Point: Why he chose to stop hiding his struggles and speak openly - The Power of Self‑Love: How self‑compassion and acceptance saved his life and supported long‑term recovery - Mission & Advocacy: Using his platform as an artist and author to raise awareness, reduce isolation, and point others toward help - Being a "Satnav for Others": How sharing his story helps people find direction when they feel lost. 🔓Mental Health Support 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 116 123. Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK. https://hubofhope.co.uk/ 🔓Guest information: Follow Shocka on the following: -Instagram: (@shocka_artist) • Instagram photos and videos -Book A Section of My Life: A Section of My Life: Amazon.co.uk: Shocka: 9781915680082: Books -WIKIPEDIA Page: Shocka - Wikipedia 🔓The Hurt Locker Podcast- Watch on YouTube | Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🔓 Real stories. Hard truths. Healing starts here. 🎧 Episodes on most Tuesdays 🔔 Subscribe and step inside @thehurtlockerpod 🔓 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @thehurtlockerpod Hosted by Yinka Yesufu Produced by Tim Roe
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