Chris Hemmings returns for the second time to this podcast, the second of only 2 guests to do so!

Chris Hemmings is a therapist and coach who specialises in working with men. He’s the founder of Men’s Therapy Hub, a directory of male therapists for male clients. Before training to be a therapist he was a BBC journalist, writing and making documentaries about men, masculinity and mental health. He’s also the founder of M-Path, who go in to schools across the UK speaking to students about what it means to be a man.

Key points of the episode:

• Why there is still a lack of positive stories about men.
• The shift in the "Overton" window, from "Men are the problem" to "Men have problems"... but when do we celebrate men?
• Why we need to stop victim blaming.
• The Men's therapy hub - what is it?
• The previous faults of therapy.
• The faults of the medical profession.
• How more men will come to therapy if they see themselves represented in the therapeutic space.
• A brilliant "fish" analogy about men in therapy.
• "Change the model to fit men, not change men to fit the model"
• Why many men relish a challenge and some don't and a theory of why.
• The most common issues for men in therapy.
• The ultimate act of violence on the self.
• The future plan for the Men's Therapy Hub.
• "Call In Your Masculine"

Reach out to Chris here: www.menstherapyhub.co.uk

Men’s Therapy Hub is on Instagram @menstherapyhub

We’re also on Linkedin is you search Men’s Therapy Hub you should find it.

Here is YouTube, though nothing is on it at time of publishing (but do check back!) https://www.youtube.com/@MensTherapyHub

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Matt Grisedale is a community builder driven by one simple belief: people are better together. He’s spent his career bringing individuals, organizations, and ideas into harmony — creating spaces where collaboration feels natural and everyone has a voice. With a gift for connection and a heart for impact, Matt transforms gatherings into movements and conversations into lasting change. His work reminds us that strong communities don’t just happen — they’re built, one relationship at a time.

Key points of the episode:

• The culture he was pulled into 4 years ago. (and why that was a great thing)
• "The way men are seen is the same, but the way they are has changed"
• How masculinity is likely more complex than we have been led to believe.
• How the community started and the massive team it serves.
• The commitment- never ask "Are you ok" unless you really mean it.
• The service he offers, and what goes on at these incredible groups.
• The simple and profound bottom line.
• His recommendations on community building.
• A pithy ending message.

Reach out on www.mattgrisedale.com or Search "Matt Grisedale" on Linked In

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James is the founder of the Positive Parenting Alliance and creator of the Parents Promise. Having seen up close the multitude of issues in the family courts and the numbers of children and parents affected James wanted to begin a new conversation about separation.

In May 2021, after many conversations with like-minded people and organisations the Parents Promise was launched. Backed by over 20 organisations ranging from the likes of the children’s mental health charity Place2Be to Relate to Black Mums Upfront the aim of the Alliance is to effect important cultural change around separation in the UK and beyond. In January 2023 the Alliance launched a ground-breaking HR initiative encouraging a number of large UK corporations including Tesco, ASDA, Natwest and Unilever to sign up to recognise separation as a ‘life event’. In 2025 he turned his focus to the subject of separation and schools and the Parents Promise Education Initiative launched in September.

As for James’s ‘day job’ he has 20 years experience in marketing and PR and has worked ‘both sides of the fence’ as agency leader and client. In his spare time James is a keen runner, bourgeoning autism awareness activist and usually wrapped tightly around the fingers of his three little girls.

Key points of the episode:

• The Parents Promise. What is it?
• What happens when the relationship starts to slip.
• The damage that conflict between parents does to children.
• Family courts and their problems and biases.
• The problem with court orders.
• The "Mrs. Doubtfire" comparison.
• The complete blindspot in society about seperation and damage.

Reach out for more info:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hayhurst-59a5a15

https://theparentspromise.org.uk

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