Mens health, mental health, psychology, relationships, masculinity & pretty much everything that relates to being a man in todays society. Featuring a range of guests, from all walks of life.
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Beyond Talk Therapy: Rethinking Mental Health Support for Men
Beyond Talk Therapy: Rethinking Mental Health Support for Men
Why do some men continue to experience poor mental health outcomes, even when support is available? And what can we do differently to help men engage?
In this episode, Craig sits down with Dr. Lewis Burns, psychologist at Blokes Psychology, to explore the relationship between masculinity, stigma, help-seeking and men's engagement with mental health treatment.
Drawing on his research, Lewis discusses how traditional masculine norms can shape the way some men understand distress, vulnerability and the idea of seeking psychological support. Importantly, the conversation also recognises that men are not a single group - while many engage well with traditional talk therapy, others may benefit from different pathways into mental health care.
Craig and Lewis also explore the growing interest in activity-based interventions, including surf therapy, and how approaches that combine activity, connection and psychological support may help reduce barriers to engagement for some men.
In this episode:
Why some men may be reluctant to seek psychological support
Masculinity, stigma and attitudes towards vulnerability
Why traditional talk therapy works for some men but not others
The importance of avoiding stereotypes when discussing men's mental health
Activity-based approaches to psychological support
The emerging role of surf therapy
How mental health services can better meet men where they are
A thoughtful discussion about how we can broaden the pathways into mental health care without oversimplifying men or compromising the quality of support they receive.
Featuring: Dr. Lewis Burns, Psychologist - Blokes PsychologyHost: Craig
20 Aug 2026
Phobias: Why They Develop & How to Overcome Them
What makes a fear become a phobia, and why can’t we simply reason our way out of it?
In this episode of The Blokes Psychology Podcast, Craig sits down with Blokes Psychology psychologist Rohan to unpack phobias: what they are, how they develop, and why avoidance can keep fear going over time.
They explore the difference between everyday fears and phobias, the role of avoidance, and what effective psychological treatment can involve, including exposure therapy and how it can be approached gradually and collaboratively.
Rohan also discusses common misconceptions about phobia treatment and some of the barriers that can stop people from seeking help.
A practical, down-to-earth conversation about understanding phobias, facing fear, and what can help when fear starts getting in the way of everyday life.
12 Jun 2026
End-of-Life Care, Existential Distress & Psilocybin Therapy | Shanae O'Leary
In this episode, Craig sits down with psychologist Shanae O'Leary to discuss end-of-life care, existential distress, and the emerging role of psilocybin-assisted therapy for people living with terminal illness. Together they explore the psychological challenges of facing the end of life, the research and ethics surrounding psychedelic-assisted therapy, and how we can better support meaning, dignity, and wellbeing during life's final chapter.
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