Conspiracy theories have been around for a long time but, in the wake of the Covid pandemic, they seem to be gathering more traction as the world struggles to adjust to rapid change and disintegration of old institutions and power structures.

Do we fully understand human history?

Aug 19th, 2020 35m 5s

We often think of history as a linear progression right the way through to today's modern civilization but what if that wasn't the case? What if there had been previous advanced civilizations way before our history books tell us? Join us for th

Are we alone in the universe?

Aug 11th, 2020 35m 7s

Are we alone in the universe? The Drake Equation is used to estimate the number of communicating civilisations in the universe or, simply put, the odds of finding intelligent life in the universe. Any calculation of the Drake Equation remains

What do near death experiences tell us about reality?

Jul 30th, 2020 35m 11s

This week we take a closer look at the near death experience (NDE) phenomenon – a topic that came up in last week’s discussion about the healing power of the mind. NDE’s have been reported across the world with reports increasing as our potent

Can the power of the mind heal the body?

Jul 23rd, 2020 31m 53s

This week Stu and Chris re-launch the podcast – our initial mission was to focus on helping to improve men’s mental health, however, as the weeks have gone on our discussion have moved on to broader topics around the human experience. We want

Us and them mentality

Jul 16th, 2020 35m 45s

Why do humans gravitate towards their own tribes? Why do we turn others in to our enemies? Humans have been in conflict since the dawn of time – is it just our nature to be like this? The You Man XP guys discuss their views on this topic, wh

The pro and cons of Fame in the human experience

Jul 9th, 2020 35m 15s

This week’s episode focuses on the topic of fame and why people want to be famous, and weighing up the pros and cons of being in the public eye. Imagine being a 18-year old and having every aspect of your life analysed and publicised – think o

Returning from Lockdown

Jul 1st, 2020 34m 13s

On this week’s show Stu and Chris revisit a topic from episode 6 – our lockdown experiences. As the UK begins to slowly get back to normal the You Man XP guys talk about their thoughts and feelings about life returning to normal. It’s an anxi

Impact TV can have on your life

Jun 23rd, 2020 31m 51s

In this week’s episode You Man Experience follows on from last week’s episode on the media and discusses television can impact your life, both in a positive and a negative way. Chris talks about a time when he lived without a TV for 8 months

News and the impact it can have on your mental health

Jun 16th, 2020 34m 24s

This episodes marks the start of season 2 of You Man Experience and a switch up of the topics for discussion. This week Stu and Chris discussed their views and opinions on the 24 hour news cycle and how media can influence your thoughts and fe

How pressure impacts your mental health

Jun 9th, 2020 33m 54s

This week on You Man Experience Stu and Chris discussed the topic of putting pressure on yourself and the impact this can have on your life and your mental health. Chris opened up about the pressure he feels about what other people think of hi

Living in the moment to improve your mental health

Jun 2nd, 2020 34m 23s

In this week’s episode the You Man XP guys talk about living in the present moment. Stu was enjoying a week off work and shared his experiences on his mind wandering and missing some moments that were happening in front of him. The present mo

Our lockdown experience and the impact on our mental health

May 26th, 2020 35m 15s

In this week’s episode Stu and Chris have an open discussion on their experiences during the COVID lockdown which has been ongoing now for over 9 weeks. The guys discuss how the lockdown has impacted them personally, and some of the positives

Talking about the Ego and how this can impact your mental health

May 19th, 2020 31m 57s

This week Stu and Chris talked about the ego, looking at what is the ego, how does the ego impact on mental health and ways to keep the ego in check. Chris defined what the ego means to him – it’s the mind creating a concept of self. Creating

Overcoming Mental Health - With Special guest

May 12th, 2020 47m 10s

Episode 4This we week we welcomed Jon to the podcast to talk about his experience with overcoming mental health challenges associated with the end of his professional Rugby career. Jon and Stu have known each other since they were kids and Jon

Positive steps to improve Men's mental health

May 5th, 2020 33m 45s

Episode 3In this week’s episode Chris and Stu talked about positive steps they’ve taken in their own lives to improve their mental health and well-being. They discuss topics including exercise, diet, and meditation.They guys talked about the li

Giving voice to your feelings and talking about your mental health

Apr 28th, 2020 29m 56s

You Man Experience – Episode 2This week’s episode focussed on giving voice to your feelings. The guys covered topics such as the fear of sharing how you are feeling, being afraid to look weak, who to talk to, and where you can find help. Chris

An introduction to a new podcast about men's mental health and wellbeing

Apr 21st, 2020 34m 45s

You Man Experience – Episode 1 In episode 1 of You Man Experience Chris and Stu introduce themselves and explain what You Man Experience is about, why its here and how we’ve got to this point.You Man Experience aims to create a safe place for

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