Episodes

  • A quick hello! And some details about season 3

    A quick hello! And some details about season 3
    Sep 15 2023
    Here at You Alright Pal? We're changing up the Podcast by looking at a different format, and ways we will discuss mental health. We're opening up the discussions for everyone to talk about Mental Health, to explore how mental health affects everyone in their day to day life’s.
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    2 mins
  • You alright pal? With Julie Houten

    You alright pal? With Julie Houten
    Sep 11 2023
    On this very special episode of YAP? (At the time of recording) I chat to my sister about her previous role as a learning disability community charge nurse. Julie talks about her job role, the challenges patients may face having a disability and mental health. We discuss how being a mother has helped her understand Mens mental health and what she can do to support her sons. Julie is honest about her own mental health struggles when having children and now at a time she’s menopausal. This is an honest and frank conversation, which will resinate with our listeners. All I can say is any brother who has a sister like Julie is a very lucky man.
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    37 mins
  • You alright pal? With James McCracken part 2

    You alright pal? With James McCracken part 2
    May 31 2023
    Part 2 of James McCracken’s podcast we talk about fatherhood, coming out, and living with complex ptsd. James tells us the reason for seeking therapy, the issues arising from living with ptsd and using coping mechanisms. We also chat about how supportive his ex partner Nat has been throughout his journey and how his little boy will always be the first and foremost person in making sure they can co parent to give him safety, stability and security as this was something James didn’t have as a child. We also have a laugh about our own friendship and the banter flows easy 🤙🏻 Thank you to James for being a guest and we hope you enjoy part 2 of the episode ♥️
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    38 mins
  • You alright pal? With James McCracken

    You alright pal? With James McCracken
    May 26 2023
    This weeks episode of you alright pal with James McCacken is split into 2 parts. In the first part, James tells us about the trauma of sexual, physical and emotional abuse he experienced as a child. James talks us through his long career in the army, meeting his sons mother Nat and the bond they share till this day and co parenting to create a stable and loving relationship for their son. We end the episode talking about how parenting has changed James as a man and how is son is now his hero 💜 Check out part 2 of the episode next week.
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    46 mins
  • You alright pal? With Chris Afuakwah

    You alright pal? With Chris Afuakwah
    May 11 2023
    On the latest episode of "You Alright Pal?", Chris looks back at his twenties, from living in London during the Brexit vote to volunteering in Calais, to experiencing stress, grief and flashbacks in the months and years afterwards. We also talk about the impact of lockdown and unhealthy coping mechanisms, aswell as the importance of community and friendship in getting through challenging experiences, and the ups and downs of coming out. For more information about how to support people in need of refugee protection, visit @scottishrefugeecouncil and @calaisappeal - to name but a few of the many incredible organisations working tirelessly to support refugees. For more information about Chris' time in Calais, visit the blog he kept at the time: chrisafuakwah.com Final shout out to @lgbthealthy for their care and understanding when supporting lgbt+ people in Scotland.
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    47 mins
  • You alright pal? With Liam Spragley

    You alright pal? With Liam Spragley
    May 5 2023
    Liam talks about choosen family, being a daddy and breathing techniques good for calming the brain and for bottoming! Liam also discusses how his husband’s near death motorcycle crash took both their lives on a completely different trajectory leading them to set up queer collective @fetishdaddygear. A brand that wants to make Fetish For Every Body! Including Drag race stars, controversial non-binary performers and anyone else who wants to embrace their kinks! We dive deep into threapy, wellness hours, caring for your choosen family and how Pingu memes can be just as good as a length what’s app message. When checking in with those you love!
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    53 mins
  • You alright pal? With Greg Bertrand

    You alright pal? With Greg Bertrand
    Apr 11 2023
    This week’s guest is one of my pals and we discuss what impact injury had on our mental health, tips on moving to a new city & how our generations treated mental health differently. As you’ll hear, we also go on a fair few tangents as well, actually a lot of tangents! so it’s not all about mental health. So sit back and listen to the good craic & good vibes!
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    40 mins
  • You alright pal? With Douglas Taylor

    You alright pal? With Douglas Taylor
    Mar 31 2023
    My good friend and absolute menace to me Douglas Taylor is this weeks new guest. On the new episode of “you alright pal” Douglas talks about grief and loss of close family members at a young age, and how this has impacted on life growing.Doug explains how his outlook/approach to coping mechanisms for dealing/understanding how these experiences have affected him. We also talk about the importance of finding close social groups when living away from family as a help providing support networks to help with perspectives of shared experiences for when life gets challenging. I want to thank Doug for being a guest 💜. Producer - William James Episode sponsored by - Heff sports massage
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    40 mins