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When Dad-Dance becomes Connection – A Reflection on the 2025 John Lewis Christmas Advert
By Luke Newman, Founder of For Men To Talk The new 2025 Christmas advert from John Lewis opens simply: a father clearing up wrapping paper, a kind of mundane moment many of us recognise. Then he discovers a gift from his teenage son—a vinyl record. The song? The 90s club classic “Where Love Lives”. And through that gift the story unfolds. The advert shows the dad transported, in his mind, back to a club scene, into flashbacks of toddler steps...
Understanding dissociation and its impact on men
Dissociation, a complex psychological phenomenon, remains widely misunderstood and stigmatised in society. This mental process, often described as a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory, can manifest in various forms. Dissociative...
Understanding Leukaemia symptoms and treatment in men
Leukaemia, a complex and often bewildering disease, affects thousands of men worldwide each year. Characterised by the rapid production of abnormal white blood cells, Leukaemia can manifest in various forms, each with its unique set of symptoms and challenges. In this...
World Cancer Day: My story of loss and hope
By 'For Men To Talk' founder Luke Newman Today is World Cancer Day. For me, this day is personal. Cancer has taken two important people in my life—my mum and my sister. I lost my mum to ovarian cancer in May 2005. That was nearly 20 years ago. I lost my sister to...