Episodes
Are you suffering with Nerves or Anxiety?- Ep 63/4 of the gang drop by and speak with Nick Davies about a few areas of our life that can affect our mental wellness and health. Starting of the discussion with nerves vs anxiety, the gang segway into strength of sharing ones vulnerability especially as a male. This includes the importance of understanding social media and its purpose of gaining our attention.Finally the gang move on to discuss the importance of finding your own tribe, and if that requires you to outgrow your current set of relationships, then that is okay.Other useful points d...
Sex, Drugs, Violence & Food! - Ep 5The gang drop by and speak about social media, how we react to certain trends and topics and why we are the way we are. An interesting dissection from NLP expert as he explains the science behind clickbait titles working, and why we sometimes feel unsatisfied when we get poor responses on our own content.Other useful points discussed:[03:59] Find your tribe & understand your environment[08:38] Understanding peoples Facebook posts[15:28] The nicest people who have nothing[20:30] Beauty in adversityFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theblackcountrybloke...
EpisodeAn honest conversation with NLP & life coach expert Nick Daveis. Kev Dillon runs the show with this, encouraging Nick to share some brilliant takeaways, whilst also sharing his own vulnerabilities. Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety are all discussed via this episode, with real life relatable topics. We hope this episode adds value, & in a few weeks we will also have Nick on again, with all 4 members of the BCB speaking about some fascinating topics!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theblackcountryblokesWho are we?The Black Country Blokes consists of 4 regular guys, speaking about all issue...
EpisodeShould men cry? Now this is a conversation I am sure we all have an opinion on. But here is the 4 hosts, discussing their experiences & sharing their views on whether men should cry. Remember this is just an opinion, but by opening up this topic, we hope it encourages you to know that talking about taboo subjects is okay.We want to open this conversation up, to ensure that noone is suppressing their emotions, or being dishonest to themselves and letting it affect their mental health. We are designed to express our emotions and providing this is done in a healthy manner, it should be ...
EpisodeThis emotive episode dives deeper into the lives of 2 of the hosts Lee Cadman & Kev Dillon. Lee's daughter has a rare form of epilepsy along with many other health complications he discusses. Kev also has his own disabilities living with 7% vision.Now one is a father, with a disability. The other a father of a child with a disability.Two sides of the same coin!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/theblackcountryblokesWho are we?The Black Country Blokes consists of 4 regular guys, speaking about all issues related to being a man in today's society.It is not just designed to focus o...
EpisodeFirstly please note this is the RAWest episode you will ever hear. Raw in terms of sound quality, moments of arkwardness, honesty, authenticity & just sharing our vulnerabilties.During our 1st meeting, we literally sat over a desk upstairs in the boxing gym. Getting to know each other and speaking about our goal to bring forward conversations that others may not be talking about. We are doing this because mental health matters. We also recognise male suicide is ever increasing. We want to not only just help the men who listen, but also help the women understand us better.Facebook Pag...