Podcast: Why men need to talk and let themselves feel with Luke Newman
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In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with mental health advocate and founder of For Men to Talk, Luke Newman, to explore what it really means for men to open up and embrace their emotions.
Luke shares his personal journey through grief, anxiety, and depression—and how those experiences inspired him to create supportive spaces where men can simply show up, be seen, and connect.
From coffee shop conversations to fishing meetups and virtual circles, For Men to Talk is redefining what emotional strength looks like.
Together, we dive into the societal pressure for men to stay silent, the impact of outdated beliefs about masculinity, and the quiet epidemic of loneliness and isolation.
Luke reminds us that talking isn’t weakness—it’s survival. And sometimes, healing starts not with answers, but with being heard.
We also explore the power of community, the importance of emotional literacy for boys, and how finding purpose through service—like Luke’s work in Kenya—can breathe life back into the soul.
If you’re a man, love a man, know a man, or simply want to understand how we can all support each other better, this episode is a must-listen.
Because men need to talk and be heard!
And it’s time we made space for both.
Luke Newman is the founder and director of ‘For Men To Talk’, a men’s peer support company founded in December 2019. They offer physical, virtual, walking and fishing meetings.
The idea to start “For Men To Talk” stemmed from Luke’s own experiences grappling with anxiety, depression, and grief, feelings that became all too familiar to him after he tragically lost his mother and sister to cancer.
Despite having sought out counselling and therapy to cope with his emotional struggles, he couldn’t help but notice a glaring absence of support groups specifically tailored to men who needed a platform to voice their emotions and experiences.
With the hope of providing a space for men to connect and converse about their feelings, he took the initiative to create a Facebook page for “For Men To Talk” on Christmas Eve in 2019. Not long after, on February 13, 2020, the first group meeting convened at Jones’ Café in Biggleswade, with nineteen individuals in attendance.
In this welcoming and supportive environment, they discussed a wide range of topics, from casual interests like football, television, and movies to more profound conversations about our emotions and personal experiences.
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