DR PETER MEADES - WHAT MEN NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
James Kennedy interviews psychotherapist Dr. Peter Meades about men's mental health and his book I'm Fine But Not Really. Together, they explore why men struggle to ask for help, masculinity narratives, practical exercises and techniques, that help and how friends and family can offer better support.
GEORGE BELL - A HEALTHIER IDEA OF MASCULINITY
James Kennedy speaks with author George Bell about his book, Be a Man About It: Building a Healthier Idea of Masculinity. Drawing from his personal journey through severe mental health struggles, Bell breaks down the dangers of male emotional silence and discusses how expanding our definition of masculinity can help save men's lives.
DR DEAN BURNETT - THE BRAIN, EMOTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH
Host James Kennedy interviews neuroscientist Dean Burnett, who explores how human emotions, modern mental health challenges, and brain adaptability intersect. Burnett discusses how primitive stress responses mismatch our digital world, how neuroplasticity and psychedelics aid mental health, and why embracing negative emotions is vital for well-being.
SARAH WOODS / HELP MUSICIANS - MENTAL HEALTH, MONEY AND MUSIC
James Kennedy interviews Sarah Woods from the charity Help Musicians. They discuss the unique financial, physical, and mental health challenges facing musicians today, how these struggles compare throughout the industry's history, and the vital support services—including grants, helplines, and Music Minds Matter—available to artists.
BOB ROTH - TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION EXPLAINED
James Kennedy interviews meditation expert Bob Roth about Transcendental Meditation (TM). Bob explains how this simple practice brings deep physical rest and mental calm, contrasting it with other techniques like mindfulness. They explore TM's science-backed benefits, including reducing cortisol, lowering blood pressure, healing PTSD, and tackling the modern stress epidemic.