Mentality Podcast
Mentality Podcast is where I, Lau Ciocan, have genuine conversations about all things manhood, the bits we should celebrate about men and its messy parts while having a bit of a laugh.
Tune in to hear from guests about their views and experiences on mental health, fitness, sexuality, finances, sexism, leadership and much more.
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Frequency: Monthly
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- Update frequency
- every 34 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 29
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
SE3 Ep9 - Navigating difficult emotions with Cedric Bertelli
Join us for the final episode of Season 3, where Cedric and I dive into the importance of acknowledging and working through difficult emotions.
Cedric opens up about his personal journey, including th…
SE3 Ep8 - Men, power & accountability: rethinking sexual harassment with Dr Enya Doyle (The Harassment Doctor)
In this episode, I have a special appointment with the Harassment Doctor - Dr Enya Doyle.
Trigger warning: we discuss the topic of sexual harassment in detail.
It’s a holistic and detailed conversatio…
SE3 Ep7 - Achieving financial wellbeing with Arlyne Chinyanganya
We’re starting off 2025 with this brand new episode (and just after what was undoubtedly an expensive Christmas period for some) on achieving financial wellbeing.
Arlyne and I are talking about what f…
SE3 Ep6 - Relationships, feminism and safe spaces for men with Petra Velzeboer
As we wrap up 2024, this episode is particularly significant.
Join Petra and me as we explore the intricate world of romantic relationships for men. We’ll dive into:
• Diverse viewpoints on gender…
SE3 Ep5 - Masculine energy, male privilege and painting with Jindy Mann
What does it mean for a man to possess masculine or feminine energy?
Well, look no further, as in this episode Jindy and I discuss:
• masculine and feminine energies
• the difficulties of express…
SE3 Ep4 - Migration, masculinity & mental health (Part II) with Morshed Akhtar & Keshav Shree
I'm continuing the conversation on migration from the views of those who moved to the UK, their stories, and the impact migration can have.
We chat about how:
- having different religious backgrounds imp…
SE3 Ep3 - Migration & mental health (Part I) with Morshed Akhtar, Keshav Shree & Teresa Norman
Migration, migration, migration.
We often hear the perspectives of host countries and how they feel and view migration - the good and the bad.
In this episode, I turn my attention and the mic to thos…
SE3 Ep2 - Navigating loneliness in an ever-connected world with John-Paul Davies
We naturally crave community and connection, yet many of us feel disconnected and lonely despite the high level of interaction on social media.
We may sometimes feel distant and unable to reach out t…
SE3 Ep1 - Testing AI's views on men's issues with ChatGPT
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a 1:1 conversation with a sci-fi legend like Data on all things men's mental health?!
In this episode, I talk to an up-and-coming star, ChatGPT, to…
SE2 Ep9 - Food is critical to good mental health with Becca Benning
In this episode, I talk to Becca Benning about the underrated importance of food for good mental health and wellbeing. We unpack the puzzle of the dynamic between nutrition and mental health, what fo…
SE2 Ep8 - Thriving Through Nature's Adventures with James Ray
In this episode, James Ray and I dive into masculinity in the great outdoors. We explore the intersection of adventurous spirits, embracing discomfort and finding community in the wilderness that red…
SE2 Ep7 - Self-Empathy with Andrew Bernard (Bernie)
Be kind. First to yourself. This is the theme of the latest episode, where I talk to Bernie about self-empathy, especially why this is important for men. Here are a few bits we cover:
Ask yourself the…
SE2 Ep6 - Why are male friendships so difficult with Kim Evenson
Why are male friendships so challenging, but so rewarding?
Adult men in the UK and elsewhere have long struggled to maintain meaningful bonds with other men. Men may suffer a friendship deficit, likel…
SE2 Ep5 - Nourish your mental health with the sound of music with Rob Stephenson
After an unexpected break, I return with a fresh episode. I'm talking to Rob Stephenson about the relationship between music and mental health.
Rob, among others, is a DJ and uses house music to show …
SE2 Ep4 - Money problems & mental health with Carla Hoppe
We're launching this episode on Mental Health Awareness Week #ToHelpMyAnxiety covering the topic of money problems and mental health.
In this episode, Lau chats with Carla Hoppe, Founder and CEO of We…
SE2 Ep3 - Why empathy is such a desirable skill
In this episode, I share a few thoughts on empathy and why this is important, especially for boys and men. Empathy opens our minds to experience the world from other's perspectives, and it's crucial …
SE2 Ep2 - Self reflections on misogyny
This episode is slightly different. I don't have a guest; instead, I share my reflections on misogyny.
Misogyny affects women in a myriad of ways, and we men can play an active role in changing the na…
SE2 Ep1- The leadership one with David McQueen
We start the 2nd season with a bang. David McQueen - "Your Leadership Coach" - is an accomplished leader and international speaker with over twelve years of experience.
David and I discuss leadership…
SE1 Ep11 - The adventure and manhood one with Az Anjum
Adventure is about stepping into the unknown, out of our comfort zones, where we can push our physical, emotional and spiritual boundaries.
In this episode, I'm talking to Az Anjum about adventure. Az…
SE1 Ep10 - Mentoring with Claude Murray
In this episode, I talk to Claude Murray who is an Integrative and Family Therapist and has a wealth of experience when it comes to mentoring and managing mentoring programmes.
Claude and I discuss th…