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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Shifting The Narrative, Joss caught up with Ben Akers, the founder of Talk Club, a male mental health charity that helps men improve their mental health through open and honest conversation.Talk Club was born from Ben’s belief that we need to treat our mental health just like our physical health. Framing it as mental fitness, the charity’s talking groups give men the tools to understand how they’re really feeling, breaking down stigma and building stronger support networks.In this episode, Joss and Ben explore the evolution of Talk Club, from its grassroots beginnings to a growing movement. Ben shares how his background in the creative industry shaped the charity’s unique approach, starting with the language we use around mental health. At the heart of it all is a simple but powerful question: “How are you out of 10?”Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on language, creativity, and the power of talking.Shifting The Narrative Instagram Watch the episode on YouTube
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