You alright pal?

A quick hello! And some details about season 3

Here at You Alright Pal? We're changing up the Podcast by looking at a different format, and ways we will discuss mental health. We're opening up the discussions for everyone to talk about Mental Health, to explore how mental health affects everyone in their day to day life’s.

You alright pal? With Julie Houten

On this very special episode of YAP? (At the time of recording) I chat to my sister about her previous role as a learning disability community charge nurse. Julie talks about her job role, the challenges patients may face having a disability and mental health. We discuss how being a mother has helped her understand Mens mental health and what she can do to support her sons. Julie is honest about her own mental health struggles when having children and now at a time she’s menopausal. This is an honest and frank conversation, which will resinate with our listeners. All I can say is any brother who has a sister like Julie is a very lucky man.

You alright pal? With James McCracken part 2

Part 2 of James McCracken’s podcast we talk about fatherhood, coming out, and living with complex ptsd. James tells us the reason for seeking therapy, the issues arising from living with ptsd and using coping mechanisms. We also chat about how supportive his ex partner Nat has been throughout his journey and how his little boy will always be the first and foremost person in making sure they can co parent to give him safety, stability and security as this was something James didn’t have as a child. We also have a laugh about our own friendship and the banter flows easy 🤙🏻 Thank you to James for being a guest and we hope you enjoy part 2 of the episode ♥️

You alright pal? With James McCracken

This weeks episode of you alright pal with James McCacken is split into 2 parts. In the first part, James tells us about the trauma of sexual, physical and emotional abuse he experienced as a child. James talks us through his long career in the army, meeting his sons mother Nat and the bond they share till this day and co parenting to create a stable and loving relationship for their son. We end the episode talking about how parenting has changed James as a man and how is son is now his hero 💜 Check out part 2 of the episode next week.

You alright pal? With Chris Afuakwah

On the latest episode of "You Alright Pal?", Chris looks back at his twenties, from living in London during the Brexit vote to volunteering in Calais, to experiencing stress, grief and flashbacks in the months and years afterwards. We also talk about the impact of lockdown and unhealthy coping mechanisms, aswell as the importance of community and friendship in getting through challenging experiences, and the ups and downs of coming out. For more information about how to support people in need of refugee protection, visit @scottishrefugeecouncil and @calaisappeal - to name but a few of the many incredible organisations working tirelessly to support refugees. For more information about Chris' time in Calais, visit the blog he kept at the time: chrisafuakwah.com Final shout out to @lgbthealthy for their care and understanding when supporting lgbt+ people in Scotland.