The Fellowman Blog

EP 29. The FELLOWMAN guide to finding a therapist.
EP 29. The FELLOWMAN guide to finding a therapist.
Therapy still remains out of reach for many men, and even when men do eventually go to therapy they are more likely to not stick with it long enough to... Read more...
How many major mental health companies do you think recognised International Men's Day last month?
How many major mental health companies do you think recognised International Men's Day last month?
It's a short list.   One. Read more...
EP 28. Bursting my AI scepticism; Matteo Grassi from Hana on AI in mental health that supports and augments the work of therapists.
EP 28. Bursting my AI scepticism; Matteo Grassi from Hana on AI in mental health that supports and augments the work of therapists.
A few weeks ago I posted on LinkedIn that I wanted to get someone on the pod to talk AI in mental health. At the time I made the post... Read more...
Therapy Explained Series; Part 2. DBT aka Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, a skills based approach for when the sh*t hits the fan!
Therapy Explained Series; Part 2. DBT aka Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, a skills based approach for when the sh*t hits the fan!
In Part 2 of the Fellowman guide to different types of therapy, we’re looking at another one that I’ve been up close and personal with and that’s DBT aka Dialectical... Read more...
Therapy Explained Series; Part 1. What is psychodynamic therapy, how does it work and is it right for you?
Therapy Explained Series; Part 1. What is psychodynamic therapy, how does it work and is it right for you?
As I explained in my previous post about how to find a therapist, one of the big roadblocks when you decide you need therapy is figuring out what type of... Read more...
EP 27. Male eating disorders and therapy for high performance athletes with Brad Kennington LMFT from Austin Sports Behavioral Health.
EP 27. Male eating disorders and therapy for high performance athletes with Brad Kennington LMFT from Austin Sports Behavioral Health.
This episode is another one that combines 2 things I love to talk about; mental health and sports. I’m joined by Brad Kennington, an Austin based licensed marriage and family... Read more...
EP 26. Treating ADHD without the Adderall; psychiatrist Dr Nick Nissen on a more holistic approach to managing ADHD.
EP 26. Treating ADHD without the Adderall; psychiatrist Dr Nick Nissen on a more holistic approach to managing ADHD.
Nick is a Harvard trained psychiatrist who’s developed a unique approach to managing ADHD without the use of some of the most common stimulant medications like Adderall or Ritalin. We... Read more...
Am I depressed, anxious or do I "just" have ADHD??!
Am I depressed, anxious or do I "just" have ADHD??!
Does ADHD really affect a lot of people, or do a lot of people just take ADHD medications? It’s easy to jump to the conclusion that it’s the latter but... Read more...
EP 25. What can ordinary blokes learn about their health from a pro team Dr? EF Pro Cycling's Dr Kevin Sprouse on mental health in the peloton, all things testosterone and what we should all be getting checked for regularly.
EP 25. What can ordinary blokes learn about their health from a pro team Dr? EF Pro Cycling's Dr Kevin Sprouse on mental health in the peloton, all things testosterone and what we should all be getting checked for regularly.
In this episode I chat to a former colleague of mine at Slipstream Sports, the management company behind the professional cycling team that’s been known over the years as Garmin,... Read more...
EP 23. What Men Need To Know About Fertility Treatment. My own story navigating IVF and surrogacy.
EP 23. What Men Need To Know About Fertility Treatment. My own story navigating IVF and surrogacy.
**Warning - This episode talks in some detail about topics including fertility treatment, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancies so please consider this if you are triggered by any of these.**   If... Read more...
EP 22. What Happens When The Crowd Stops Cheering?! Lessons in navigating life transitions from former athlete mentor Jeff Murray.
EP 22. What Happens When The Crowd Stops Cheering?! Lessons in navigating life transitions from former athlete mentor Jeff Murray.
In this episode of the Fellowman Podcast I’m joined by leadership coach turned former athlete mentor Jeff Murray.  Like me you’re probably wondering what a former athlete mentor does, which... Read more...
EP 21. From Velodrome To Boardroom. How leadership coach Lee Povey made the shift from coaching elite athletes to start-up CEO’s and what he’s learned along the way.
EP 21. From Velodrome To Boardroom. How leadership coach Lee Povey made the shift from coaching elite athletes to start-up CEO’s and what he’s learned along the way.
If you’ve listened to any of my previous podcasts you’ll know I love exploring the intersection of sports, mental health and performance. So when I come across experts in this... Read more...