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It’s Okay to Talk: How Andy’s Man Club is Saving Lives One Conversation at a Time

03/07/2025 36 mins

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Episode overview

In this moving and essential episode of Business Babble, we sit down with Kenny, a passionate advocate and facilitator from Andy’s Man Club—the grassroots movement changing the landscape of men’s mental health across the UK.

What you’ll learn

  • The heartbreaking origins of Andy’s Man Club—and why it’s more relevant than ever
  • Why men still struggle to open up, especially in business and trades
  • The real signs someone might be suffering (and what to look out for)
  • How business owners and employers can support male mental health at work
  • The power of peer support, listening without judgement, and showing up
  • How Kenny went from burnout and beer to balance and purpose

Show notes

In this moving and essential episode of Business Babble, we sit down with Kenny, a passionate advocate and facilitator from Andy’s Man Club—the grassroots movement changing the landscape of men’s mental health across the UK.

From suicidal thoughts to social connection, Kenny shares his personal journey of struggle, sobriety, and transformation. With over 300 clubs and nearly 6,000 men attending weekly, Andy’s Man Club is proof that talking saves lives.

💬 In this episode:

  • The heartbreaking origins of Andy’s Man Club—and why it’s more relevant than ever
  • Why men still struggle to open up, especially in business and trades
  • The real signs someone might be suffering (and what to look out for)
  • How business owners and employers can support male mental health at work
  • The power of peer support, listening without judgement, and showing up
  • How Kenny went from burnout and beer to balance and purpose

Whether you're a leader, a mate, a dad, or just someone who cares—this episode is your reminder that you never know who needs to hear "It’s okay to talk."

#AndysManClub #MensMentalHealth #ItsOkayToTalk #BusinessBabblePodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #TalkListenSupport #LeadershipWithHeart #MaleMentalHealthMatters #BusinessAndWellbeing #UKCharities #ShapeYourWorld

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