Man vs Mind - Honest stories from the mind of the modern man
Man vs Mind is a mental health podcast all about what's going on inside the mind of the modern man.
Tim and J are two average guys, with zero shame chatting about everything to do with men's mental health – the stuff men usually keep to themselves. From therapy and fatherhood to anxieties, insecurity, obsessions, gym guilt and crying at TV ads, it’s real talk without the preach.
No experts, no fixes – just honest, funny, sometimes painfully relatable conversations about the mental health stuff that we often deflect away from, or just say “yeah, I'm not too bad thanks.”
We're trying to normalise guys talking about their mental health, and if what we're doing helps just one other man feel like they're able to just... I dunno... chat about what's going on in their head, then that's mission accomplished as far as we're concerned.
We hope you'll enjoy the ride as we deep dive inside the mind of the average guy.
Disclaimer: neither of us are mental health professionals, we don't dispense psychological advice, just anecdotes and perhaps a bit of taboo-busting as we chat about the things that don't normally get said.
Get in touch! Join the chat and drop us an email at [email protected] to get involved with the show, send us a message (or a voice note!) on Instagram @ManvsMindPod, and head to www.manvsmindpod.com for our full list of episodes.
We'd love to hear from you – the good, the bad, the hilarious, the savage – anything!
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2025
Man vs Money – Part Two: Why nobody ever talks about money...
Money is one of the biggest causes of stress in our lives — yet it’s the one thing we almost never talk about openly.
In Part Two of the Man vs Money mini-series, Tim and J dig into the taboo of talki…
Man vs Money – Part One: When are our attitudes to money formed?
It's the start of a new mini-series, and this is a big, devisive, tabooish, and expensive one: money.
The root of all evil today, or so they say.
Today, J and Tim get stuck into our early perceptions …
Man vs Spiralling - Why do we overthink EVERYTHING?
You're not the only one who overthinks, who spirals, who obsesses over that argument or the funny look someone gave you after you cracked a "joke".
Today, Tim & J go over the "Oh my god if only I said…
Man vs Envy - avoiding the comparison trap
Why do we compare ourselves to others? And how can you stop feeling like everyone else is doing better than you?
Sometimes it’s hard to avoid feeling like everyone else is smashing life while you’re……
Man vs Burnout - Managing burnout and preventing its impact on mental health
The burnout is real, and Tim's therapist (and Alexa, apparently) warned him it might happen...
Today, we're chatting all about what burnout actually is, how it feels, and how we're trying to combat th…
Man vs Ageing – Part Four: The joys of getting older (ft. our dads)
We’ve pulled out all the stops for the final part of our Ageing mini‑series. This one’s a proper journey – funny, raw, honest and genuinely inspiring.
Tim and J dive into the worst bits of getting old…
Man vs Ageing – Part Three: Slowing down the moments that matter
Birthdays aren’t always cake and candles.Sometimes they’re a spotlight you never asked for – a reminder of another year gone by, a quiet tally of who still cares enough to show up, or just a day that…
Man vs Ageing – Part Two: Is it possible to slow down time?
Is it just us, or is time absolutely sprinting lately? Like, seriously, chill out please Father Time.
In Part Two of our ageing mini-series, Tim and J try to get their heads around the weird accelerat…
Man vs Ageing – Part One: The (old) man in the mirror
Who’s that old, tired man staring back from the bathroom mirror? Oh wait – it’s us.
In the first part of our Man vs Ageing mini-series, Tim and J face the creeping signs of getting older – dodgy knees…
Man vs Mind Channel Trailer
It's tough for men to talk about what's really going on in our heads, but man alive it's so important. Here's an 86-second dramatic(ish) trailer telling you why and how Man vs Mind is smashing the si…
Man vs Phones - Why can't we just switch off?
In this episode of Man vs Mind, we dive headfirst into our love/hate relationship with our phones. Are we addicted? Dependent? Or just trying to stay afloat in a digital tsunami of pings, pings, and …
Travelling with kids, getting old, and J's self-imposed misery
From grounded flights to forest poos, the lads regroup after a chaotic week of travel, jet lag, and existential creaks in the knees.
In today's Man vs Mind, Tim checks in from the UK while J’s stuck i…
Man vs Stress - how everyday pressure can slowly cook your brain
What actually is stress? Is it a full-blown anxiety spiral – or just the slow drip of life admin, wet socks, and toddler tantrums that wear you down?
This week on Man vs Mind, Tim and J dig into the c…
Man vs Focus - you're not the only one getting distracted
Got distracted halfway through writing this description. Which is fitting, really – because this week, it’s Man vs Focus. From childhood ADHD and adult procrastination, to multitasking meltdowns, hyp…
Man vs Awareness - Do they really know what's going on?
This one was tough to record – so buckle in.
In honour of Men’s Mental Health Month, we’re talking about what awareness really means – not just in the way people see you, but in the way you see yourse…
Man vs Fear - revealing our deepest phobias
Fear. It creeps up in the dead of night, in dentist chairs, on balconies 65 floors up, and sometimes… in the form of your dad pranking you with a dead snake. In this episode, Tim and J dive headfirst…
Tiredness - rewiring our brains using this simple hack
This week, we’re knackered – we’re documenting it in real time, and we're trying to hack our brains into thinking we're not actually tired. Is that a thing?
Well, it's based on absolutely zero scienti…
Man vs Drinking - How much is too much?
Why do we drink?
Is it fun? Habit? Celebration? Escape? Or just because saying no feels like social sabotage?
In this episode of Man vs Mind, we take on alcohol – starting with the stupid (like Danger …
Man vs Body Image (Part 3 – Acceptance)
This week, we wrap up our Body Image mini-series with a deep dive into the things we do to feel better about ourselves — the gym routines, the crash diets, the attempts to get back control when we fe…
Sneak Peek – Man vs Body Image (Part 3)
We're wrapping up the mini series on Body Image this week, so we're ending on a bit of a high note. Here are a few clips from this week's showing, new episode arriving in your podcast player of choic…