GoodEnoughChats - Destigmatising men's mental health, one chat at a time
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<p>GoodEnoughChats is a podcast on a mission to destigmatise men’s mental health, one chat at a time. Join host Dan Bowsher, a recovering perfectionist and burnout survivor, as he talks with each guest about their lived experiences of mental health. These chats are not about expert opinions or celebrity voices. They’re raw conversations with regular, relatable guys – the kind of thing you rarely get to hear, and more powerful because of it. Expect unfiltered, wide-ranging discussions, touching on topics like burnout, identity, neurodivergence, grief, the breakdown of relationships, living with chronic illness, and more. Subscribe to get new episodes as they drop, and share the pod with someone it could help.</p><p></p><p>Find out more here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goodenoughchats.com" target="_blank">https://goodenoughchats.com</a></p><p>Contribute to suport the show here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats</a></p><p></p>
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
Experiencing a mental health crisis and the journey back, with Howard Martin
<p>In this episode, Howard Martin talks about how burnout crept up on him and took him into a state of crisis with his mental health, following the death of his Mum. </p><p></p><p>He explains how he hid the extent of his difficulties from loved ones, looked for ways to make himself busier to distract himself from the thoughts going through his head, and how it felt when he hit rock bottom. <br /><br />He shares the recovery journey he's been on, what he's learned, and how he's mamaging his mental fitness differently because of it.</p><p></p><p>Here are the timestamps for the main questions:<br /></p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>05:29 Why are you here today talking about your lived experiences of mental health?</p><p>07:33 How's your last week been?</p><p>10:34 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved?</p><p>30:11 Have there been any lightbulb moments for you?</p><p>44:08 What's the most important thing someone going through this can do?</p><p></p><p>Visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goodenoughchats.com" target="_blank">GoodEnoughChats.com</a> for more information. </p><p></p><p>Support the show via <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats" target="_blank">Buy Me a Coffee</a>.</p>
June 11, 2026
Limb-loss and struggling in post-army life, with Ryan Higgins
<p>Ryan Higgins struggled with his mental health after serving in the army, spending time in prison, and suffering an injury that led to him losing his left leg.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, he talks candidly about the impact these things have had on his life, the dark places it’s taken him, and the things he does today to help keep his mental and physical fitness on track.</p><p></p><p>You can follow Ryan here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ryansarmyofficial/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ryansarmyofficial/</a></p><p></p><p>Learn more about Blesma here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.blesma.org/" target="_blank">https://www.blesma.org/</a></p><p></p><p>Visit<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goodenoughchats.com/" target="_blank"> Good Enough Chats</a> for more information.</p><p></p><p>Support the show via<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats" target="_blank"> Buy Me a Coffee</a></p><p></p><p><b>Chapters:</b></p><ul><li>00:00 Intro</li><li>04:15 Why are you here today talking about your lived experiences of mental health?</li><li>09:13 How's your last week been?</li><li>17:41 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved?</li><li>42:06 Have there been any lightbulb moments for you?</li><li>61:45 What's the most important thing someone going through this can do?</li></ul><p><br /></p>
June 4, 2026
Child loss, stammering, and resilience, with Sam Chessell
<p>This chat features Sam Chessell, who shares his journey with mental health, resilience, and personal growth. The conversation covers a lot of ground, including:</p><ul><li>How his lifelong struggle with a speech stammer has shaped his understanding of vulnerability and self-acceptance.</li><li>The trauma of baby loss and the influence of martial arts in empowering his mental resilience.</li><li>The importance of community and honest conversations in breaking down barriers for men’s mental health.</li><li>Why ongoing effort and self-compassion are vital in navigating mental health challenges.<p></p></li></ul><p>You can follow Sam here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/platypus_coaching/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/platypus_coaching/</a><br /><br />And check out the organisations Sam mentioned for more information on their work: </p><p></p><p>Not Alone Newbury - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.notalonenewbury.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.notalonenewbury.co.uk/</a></p><p></p><p>STAMMA - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://stamma.org/" target="_blank">https://stamma.org/</a> </p><p><br />Visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goodenoughchats.com" target="_blank">https://goodenoughchats.com</a> for more information about our show<br /></p><p>Support the show via <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats</a></p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b><br />00:00 Intro<br />10:00 Why are you here today talking about your lived experiences of mental health?<br />25:09 How's your last week been?<br />27:26 How has your relationship with your mental health evolved?<br />67:05 Have there been any lightbulb moments for you?<br />90:34 What's the most important thing someone going through this can do?</p>
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- What is GoodEnoughChats - Destigmatising men's mental health, one chat at a time?
<p>GoodEnoughChats is a podcast on a mission to destigmatise men’s mental health, one chat at a time. Join host Dan Bowsher, a recovering perfectionist and burnout survivor, as he talks with each guest about their lived experiences of mental health. These chats are not about expert opinions or celebrity voices. They’re raw conversations with regular, relatable guys – the kind of thing you rarely get to hear, and more powerful because of it. Expect unfiltered, wide-ranging discussions, touching on topics like burnout, identity, neurodivergence, grief, the breakdown of relationships, living with chronic illness, and more. Subscribe to get new episodes as they drop, and share the pod with someone it could help.</p><p></p><p>Find out more here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://goodenoughchats.com" target="_blank">https://goodenoughchats.com</a></p><p>Contribute to suport the show here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats" target="_blank">https://buymeacoffee.com/goodenoughchats</a></p><p></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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