The Hurt Locker Podcast — The podcast that opens a door on men's mental health.

This time we welcome esteemed writer, podcaster and highly acclaimed stand-up comedian, Pierre Novellie who opens up exclusively on his upbringing, navigating British society and Autism.

Expect an honest, wide and wonderful conversation on mental health as Pierre opens that Hurt Locker door whilst answering all of your brilliant listener questions.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to mental health experiences.

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This time we welcome a rising star of comedy, Louie Mclean to open up about his lifelong struggle with low self-esteem, how it shaped his mental health and why asking for help changed everything.

Expect a raw, real and uplifting conversation as Louie opens that Hurt Locker door.

*TRIGGER WARNING* This open conversation shares references to thoughts of suicide, depression and self-esteem.

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This time we welcome back comedian, Radu Isac in his return to the Hurt Locker as Yinka, probes deeper into his mental health experiences.

If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123.

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We're excited to welcome stand-up comedian and host of The Borderline Podcast Disorder, Levy Lupu, to open up about his mental health experiences.

As a much-loved comedian, engineering student, and podcast powerhouse, Levy juggles a busy life as a force for good in the mental health space...but this time it's his turn to answer the questions and open up on the mental health challenges he's faced in an honest and frank recording.

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This time, we welcome former actor, now author, and yoga instructor, Maike Mullenders, to open up about her mental health experiences.

ln this frank conversation, she reflects upon the devastating loss of her father to suicide, the shocking confession he left behind after his death, and what her post-traumatic recovery now looks like, having gone through therapy to discover inner peace and acceptance.

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This week, we welcome top professional boxer, Sam (THE SAVAGE) Eggington to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..

Sam, who has held the IBO super-welterweight title, as well as the British, Commonwealth and European welterweight titles shares the big life lessons he learnt early on as a young father and family man and how they have continued to keep him grounded and healthy despite being one of the most exciting and well followed fighters in boxing.

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We're back after our summer break and delighted to bring you another superb guest... It's comedy hero, Sean Collins to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..

Soldiering through a football injury earlier that day, Sean shares how bereavement and surviving a recent heart attack have made him a much more reflectful man who better understands the value of the important things in life.

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This week, we are delighted to welcome another returning guest to The Hurt Locker, in the colour and shape of comedian, writer, and performer, Trevor Lock.

Tuning in from deepest, darkest Peru, Trevor and Yinka have a very open and philosophical conversation on mental health experiences, life itself, with a focus on a listener's question on what contentment is.

Shout-out to loyal listener, Leila, for your question that sparked most of this episode.

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This week, Yinka is delighted to welcome back fellow Scouser, Keith Mullin (The Farm), to open that Hurt Locker door on his mental health experiences..

In EP21, we covered the fact that, as well as being a talented musician, composing iconic riffs to INDIE anthems such as Groovy Train and All Together Now, Keith is a proud academic, composer, and writer, but navigating learning and life wasn't easy as a young lad in Liverpool.

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This time, Yinka and Tim are delighted to welcome viral sensation and top comedian, Karl Porter, to open up about his mental health experiences.

After his superb goal celebration impression, which went viral back in late 2023, Karl shares how it catapulted him to become a full-time professional comedian and content creator with over 500,000 followers.

Karl also reflects on his upbringing in Salford, how the support and bonds he has with his amazing single mother and three older brothe /episode/index/show/2574088b-559b-4b0e-991c-0ef2f3fa9676/id/37502695