In this episode of the Touchstone Being Men Podcast, we take a different approach. We sent someone into the streets of Leeds to ask a simple question: “Can you share a positive story about a man in your life?”

The responses are powerful, heartfelt and deeply human. From fathers who quietly show up, to brothers who cheer the loudest, to uncles, friends and mentors who step in when it matters most - this conversation explores humility, loyalty, purpose and what it really means to support someone.

An honest, open discussion about modern masculinity - not the heroic movie version, but the everyday acts of care that often go unseen.

Find support for men’s mental health: ⁠https://www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/find-support-for-mens-mental-health-in-leeds/⁠

An introduction to the Being Men podcast: ⁠https://touchstonesupport.org.uk/the-touchstone-being-men-podcast-introduction/⁠

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In this episode, we look inward at the anger many men hold, the emotions we’ve learned to hide, and the possibility of healing when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable.

Find support for men’s mental health: https://www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/find-support-for-mens-mental-health-in-leeds/

An introduction to the Being Men podcast: https://touchstonesupport.org.uk/the-touchstone-being-men-podcast-introduction/

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Men and social class:

Is social class still shaping our lives today? In this episode, we explore how class influences identity, opportunity, politics, and men’s mental health in modern Britain. Even as traditional working-class jobs fade, most people still identify as working class—and many feel increasingly stuck. With shifting class identities, rising cultural divides, and the legacy of industrial decline, what does class really mean now? And how is this changing the way men see themselves and their place in society? Join us as we unpack the data, the history, and the personal stories behind class in 21st-century Britain.

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