Talk Club - The 'Open Up Not Man Up' Podcast

For this episode Tom sat down with Lachlan Stuart the founder of 'The Man That Can Project'  Based out of Brisbane Australia , Lachie is a Master Practitioner in NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) & men’s breakthrough coach. He specialises in empowering men to take ownership of their lives once and for all. He has an ultimate vision to help men overcome the mental and emotional challenges that hold them back. In 2018 he founded The Man That Can Project as a way to continue spreading his message while creating a global community of men who are empowered to be their best self and awkakeing them to who they truly are. ⁣⁣In this conversation we cover the 4 pillars of the project - Muscle, Momentum, Meaning and Mateship. We also delve into how to be an effective communicator , taking ownership and the attributes are of a strong modern male leader.  Hope you enjoy and find value in this conversation. ⁣⁣Hosted by Tom Watson⁣ Produced by the amazing Toby Field⁣ Music by the talented and our very own Gav Thorpe⁣ ( @gavinthorpe)  ⁣You can find out more about the man that can project at www.themanthatcanproject.com Find Lochie on Instagram @lachlanstuart Head over to www.wetalkclub.com to join our community ⁣and find at 'Talk Club' near you. 

We are very pleased to be launching season 2 episode 1 of the ‘Open Up Not Man Up’ podcast. Produced by Toby Field, Hosted by Tom Watson and music by Gavin Thorpe. Tom sat down with Jonny from the ‘Better Without’ app where he and his team create a place where finding and discovering low or non alcohol, beers, wines and spirts is made easy. There are shared passions here given that Talk Club have recently launched our very own non alcoholic IPA beer ‘clear head’ in collaboration with the Bristol Beer Factory.  In this episode we discuss Jonnys personal journey with managing his anxiety and what ultimately lead him to leave his 9-5 and start the app. We explore the topic of alcohol, the reasons we may drink, the growth of the low and no industry and the importance of the pub, (Which I know we all cant wait to get back too) There’s also loads of tips throughout that will help you with your mental fitness. Hope you Enjoy 🙂 You can find out more about the ‘Better Without' app over at www.betterwithout.app Head over to www.wetalkclub.com to join our community

This is the season finale and we have left the best till last regarding an important topic that unfortunately is not discussed enough. Toby Field (Host) is joined (via zoom) by TC Co-Founders Ben Akers, Gavin Thorpe have a very honest and open discussion about their experience of suicide and the aftermath. If you are feeling overwhelmed the Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123 if you need to talk. If you have any questions or would like to appear on the next podcast please email: [email protected] Season 2 will be coming soon!

In this 9th episode, Toby Field (Host) is joined (via zoom) by TC Co-Founders Ben Akers, Gavin Thorpe and Sam Burrows from Bristol Beer Factory. This pod is all about 'CLEAR HEAD' the alcohol -free beer collaboration between Bristol Beer Factory and Talk Club. We also have an update on what’s been happening at TC since our last pod. If you have any questions or would like to appear on the next podcast please email: [email protected]

In this eighth episode, Toby Field (Host) is joined by TC Co-Founders Ben Akers, Gavin Thorpe and Adam Tutton (CEO Bristol Rovers Community Trust) live from the Memorial ground in Bristol. This pod is all about catching up with all the amazing things that have been happening at TC since we last met up. And we hear from Adam Tutton about the amazing news regarding Rovers hosting their very own Talk Club. We also have a really interesting conversation about Football and mental health. If you have any questions or would like to appear on the next podcast please email: [email protected]

Host, Toby Field updates what is going on in the Talk Club community and that we are on a break until September. If you have any questions or would like to appear on the next podcast please email: [email protected]

In this sixth episode, Toby Field (Host) is joined by TC Co-Founder Ben Akers and a very special guest....Craig Kelly. They have a very open and honest chat about lockdown, fatherhood, the pressures of acting and friendships. If you have any questions or would like to appear on the next podcast please email: [email protected]

In this fifth episode, Toby Field (Host) is joined by TC Co-Founders Neil Harrison, Blue O'Connor and Tom Watson. This pod is all about meeting the captains and their inspiring and emotional stories about how they found Talk Club. The founders and captains also discuss and what it means to be a part of this growing community and why it is so important for their mental fitness. If you have any questions or would like to appear on the next podcast please email: [email protected]

In this fourth episode, Toby Field (Host) interviews Record producer Rupert Christie and filmmaker Jon Riley and we are also joined by TC regulars Gavin Thorpe and Ben Akers. This pod is all about about their involvement in the Talk Club charity single 'Soul to Save' and how it all came together. You can download/stream the single here: https://orcd.co/soultosave all proceeds for to the Talk Club community. If you have any questions or would like to appear on the next podcast please email: [email protected]

In this third episode, Toby Field (Host) interviews Talk Club founders Neil "Harry" Harrison and Claire Wilkinson and is also joined by TC regulars Gavin Thorpe and Ben Akers. This is all about the pandemic and how we are all coping or not. Plus there is some chat about garden furniture, Christmas Shopping, zoom and a great clip from one of our amazing captain's Ollie Martin from Brighton. If you have any questions or would like to appear on the next podcast please email: [email protected]