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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...
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...
Navigating fatherhood: Balancing the worries of being a good Dad and providing for your children
In a world that often emphasises the significance of meeting expectations, men find themselves grappling with a unique set of challenges. The pressure to conform to societal norms, coupled with the expectations from parents and partners, creates a complex web that...
‘For Men To Talk’ founder inspired by Simon Squibb at new book signing
Luke Newman, founder of 'For Men To Talk,' recently attended a book signing with Simon Squibb at the Citizen Hub in St. Neots. It was a great opportunity to hear from someone who has built success from nothing and now dedicates his time to helping others do the same....