Check out the show page for the full episode here:
https://www.phoenixfm.com/2019/04/08/mental-health-matters-lions-barber-collective-decluttering-april-2019/

An interview in the April 2019 edition of the Mental Health Matters podcast with Ken Hermes from the Lions Barber Collective. Ken had to deal with grief and trauma from an early age when his father committed suicide when Ken was only 15. Ken talked to me about his process of eventually processing his grief. Ken now use his newly found job as a barber to help save lives and get more men to open up and talk about their personal issues. The latest figures show that suicide is still the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK.

Ken explains the heartbreak he went though: “Losing my dad to suicide at 15 left an empty place in my heart. If only my dad could have spoken to someone about how he felt. Maybe he would still be here? I want to help educate others to spot the signs of need, and start the conversations that change lives. Working for a large barbering group means that I can pass this education to 100+ barbers and really make a difference in our communities.”

British barber Tom Chapman set up the Lions Barber Collective mental health awareness and suicide prevention charity back in 2016.

Their aim is to turn barbershops into safe spaces for men using the opportunity of a regular haircut to start conversations about mental health. The group is having an enormous impact with men who traditional mental health services can struggle to reach.

Tom organises a professionally run training programme, which is teaching barbers to ‘recognise, talk, listen and advise’ clients and works with the Samaritans charity – signposting the services they offer to clients in need.

Previous research suggests that barbers are in a very unique position to help men in their battle with depression. A survey commissioned by the Lions Barber Collective and The Bluebeards Revenge male grooming brand revealed that more than half of the men in Britain now feel more comfortable discussing sensitive mental health issues such as depression with their barbers/hairdressers than their doctors.

Ken recently met Prince William at an opening of their latest salon in Paddington, London. William discussed Men’s mental health projects with Ken and acknowledged that suicide is the most acute form of grief.

Find the Lions Barber Collective here:
https://www.thelionsbarbercollective.com

https://www.facebook.com/TheLionsBarberCollective/

The Mental Health Matters on Phoenix FM podcast page where you can hear this and previous episodes:
https://www.phoenixfm.com/category/mental-health-matters/

My work:
healingzenmassage.co.uk/

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Ken Hermes - Lions Barber Collective | Mental Health Matters April 2019 | Phoenix FM

One of my favourite albums of 2018 has been the new album by Bong- Thought and Existence. It covers so much of what I've been enjoying it the instrumental music I've been discovering, a meditative overtone groove, all with an immensely heavy edge which I love in music. 

It was a pleasure to be able to arrange an interview with guitarist and writer Mike Vest and learn about his journey in music and how they're able to create what they do. Our conversation then flowed in all sorts of directions, including the live music scene, how it can be difficult to categorise them and place them on a line-up at an event and the eastern influences in the music. 

Here is the full show page where you can hear it with music and find links to more information about their upcoming tour: https://www.phoenixfm.com/2019/04/18/bong-mike-vest-interview-musical-meanderings-11th-april-2019/

http://www.phoenixfm.com/category/musical-meanderings/

Bong | Mike Vest interview - Musical Meanderings on Phoenix FM April 2019

My conversation with Rob Saggs from homeless charity Chess Homeless. In our interview we discussed his journey with helping homeless people and how he got involved with Chess.

We also talked about some of the causes of homelessness, the effects on mental health, along with some shocking statistics. Rob also shared some good advice on how to help homeless people you come across, including using their service Street Link.

https://chesshomeless.org

https://www.streetlink.org.uk

You can hear the full show here:
https://www.phoenixfm.com/2019/05/23/mental-health-matters-rapid-transformation-homelessness-may-2019/

My work:
http://healingzenmassage.co.uk
http://www.graybo.com

Rob Saggs - Chess Homeless Charity | Mental Health Matters on Phoenix FM | Episode May 2019

Myra McHale returned to the Mental Health Matters podcast to talk to me about her continuing journey with learning ways of helping people. She now specialises in Rapid Transformational Therapy, a new blend of hypnosis and cognitive therapy. 

In our interview she talked about how quick the results are and Myra explained the process and gave some examples of success stories. 

She has also created a program which has a course including her Mindfulness training. 

Find out more : 
http://www.myramchale.com https://www.facebook.com/mchalemyra/ 

You can hear the full show here: https://www.phoenixfm.com/2019/05/23/mental-health-matters-rapid-transformation-homelessness-may-2019/

My work: 
http://healingzenmassage.co.uk
http://www.graybo.com

Myra McHale - Rapid Transformational Therapy | Mental Health Matters on Phoenix FM | Ep May 2019

Graham is a broadcaster based in London & Essex. He has presented a music show on Phoenix FM called Musical Meanderings where he takes a journey through a across all musical styles. Wherever possible he connects it all together and following the evolution of a particular genre or artist.

Graham features guests on the show which have included artists from various genres and backgrounds including artists such as The Divine Comedy, Chris Liberator, Brandon Boyd, Corrosion Of Conformity, Pallbearer, Oak and E.V.P. And even poets and philosophers such as Dion 'Troubadour' Power and Mark Grundland to discuss life's rollercoaster. 

And festival specials in the summer have included interviews with bands & artists such as British Sea Power, Gill Landry, Leftfield, Zen Mechanics and Psibindi. He loves the conversations and finding out how artists choose and pursue their form of expression.

Also on Phoenix FM, Graham presents the Mental Health Matters podcast, discussing the mental health issues we face in society and speaking to people who are helping find solutions.

Graham's work:
graybo.com

Graham Stannard