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Unfiltered conversations about the things men usually deal with in silence. Listen here or in your usual podcast app.

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Curated paths into the archive. Each playlist orders episodes for a clear first listen.

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New listener

How TTMT works, why talking matters, and a gentle way into the archive.

4 episodes

Playlist

Fathers

Good enough, pregnancy, fathers day stories, and finding your place at home.

5 episodes

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Money

Broke mentality, couples finance, status, and what you are willing to risk for wealth.

5 episodes

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Relationships

Love languages, toxicity, dating apps, and showing up for women and partners.

5 episodes

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Work

Blackness in professional spaces, history, leadership, and false pedestals.

4 episodes

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Ep29 | Is Porn And Masturbation Damaging Us?

*Contains Adult Language* Why is there such a taboo around masturbation? Is Porn a bad thing? Sex is such a natural and common thing and yet we find it so uncomfortable to talk about. Mikel joins us to try and break the negative percepti…

  • Relationships
  • Masculinity

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65 min

SPECIAL: This Is Why We Celebrate Our Fathers!

Happy Fathers Day As men we often struggle with showing affection. Particularly fathers towards their sons, so we decided to tackle this head on and invite our dads to talk about fatherhood, masculinity and so much more. Listen to the st…

  • Fathers
  • Masculinity

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85 min

Ep28 | Are You A False Leader? (Ft Anthony Odle & PJ)

With so many Icons of our past being humanised by the mistakes they have made we thought it was a great opportunity to talk about how we wrongly put people on a pedestal and follow false leaders. but what is a false leader? and where sho…

  • Masculinity
  • Work
  • Fathers

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74 min

Ep27 | Am I Willing To Die To Get Rich? (Ft Targhe)

Are we willing to die for the money, better yet WHY are we dying for it? Money is one of the biggest motivations and some will even go as far as to die to get rich or even kill to get the bag. We are joined by Targhe to talk about our ex…

  • Money
  • Masculinity

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67 min

Ep26 | How Can I Manage My Money & A Relationship? (Ft Emmanuel Asuquo)

We hit on a big topic, Money and Relationships! Its such a challenge to be in a relationship or even start dating when you have financial struggles. What are your financial goals and do they meet the ambitions of your partner. We are joi…

  • Money
  • Relationships

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69 min

Ep25 | Am I Man Enough? Questioning My Masculinity (Ft Joss Cambridge-Simmons)

A question we all ask ourselves at some point in our lives. Am I Man Enough? Joss cambridge-simmons joins us to talk about his experiences being comfortable with his own masculinity and the challenges we face as men battling social const…

  • Masculinity

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63 min

Ep24 | How Do We Heal Broken Men? (Ft Alex Holmes)

How do we heal broken men? Can we, is it our responsibility? We all experience ups and downs but not healing from our traumas can be very damaging. Simon, Craig and Alex talk about how men can help themselves and break away from the thin…

  • Grief
  • Masculinity

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66 min

Ep23 | Should We Be Protecting Women Better? (Ft Ryan & Denzil)

With the ongoing events of men abusing, kidnapping and even killing women is it now time to take a stand as men and say enough? How do we tackle this deep rooted issue? Who takes ownership and responsibility? Simon, Craig, Ryan and Denzi…

  • Relationships
  • Masculinity

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68 min

SPECIAL: One Year Anniversary!!!

Yes we made it to our first year! Join Simon & Craig for some celebration and reflection on our first podcasting year. Join the conversation and follow us instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts. You can buy us a coffee buymeacoff.ee/ttmtpodca…

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23 min

Ep22 | Am I Creating A Toxic Relationship? (Ft Adrian & LJ)

Arguments are a natural part of a relationship, you have to learn about each other and come to an understanding that works for both parties. Unfortunately many relationships end because of a level of toxicity involved. Control, Dominance…

  • Relationships

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59 min

Ep21 | What Is A Black Mans Place In The Home? (Ft Naaman & Ryan)

What place should a man hold in a home? What if there is more than one dominate figure in the home? How do you find your feet as a black man maturing in a family full of women? This episode Simon and Criag are joined by Ryan & Naaman to …

  • Fathers
  • Work

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53 min

Ep20 | Men During Pregnancy (Ft Ashley J, Stefan & Bradz)

Is male pregnancy even a thing? Quite rightly when it comes to pregnancy women are the main focus, after all they are the ones giving birth, but what about the fathers? Do they not go through anything during pregnancy, well to be honest …

  • Fathers

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56 min

Ep19 | How Do I Manage Grief As A Man (Ft Touche & Ricky)

Death is such a hard part of life, we unfortunately all experience loss and deal with grief at some point in our lives. As men do we become desensitised to death? why do we think its not ok to cry? How do we cope with a massive loss? Tou…

  • Grief

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57 min

Ep18 | Can I Outgrow My Parents? (Ft Ricky & Leon)

This episode brings in the experiences of Leon and Ricky to talk about their upbringing in london and how it made them the men they are today. Craig and Simon bring the conversation to the forefront with honest depictions of what it was …

  • Fathers
  • Grief

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54 min

Ep17 | Am I A D**khead?! (Ft Aaron Roach Bridgeman)

*This episode contains adult content* This episode brings together the thoughts of Simon, Craig and Aaron to discuss the male ego. where does the male ego stem from? why do we not associate ego with women? Is having an ego even a bad thi…

  • Masculinity
  • Relationships

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53 min

Ep16 | Can I Fake It Till I Make It? (The Broke Mentality)

Our we too quick to blame others for our misfortunes? Being poor can be a reality but being broke is actually a mentality. How do we get out of the continuous cycle of teaching our kids that money is something to be afraid of. Craig and …

  • Money

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54 min

Ep15 | Am I A Liability To Women? (Ft Denzil)

*This episode contains adult content* As men, how do we value our women? Why is it that many of us associate sex with value? If she has a high body count is she less respectable? If she sleeps with you on the first date is she a hoe? is …

  • Relationships
  • Masculinity

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51 min

Ep14 | Why Do I Suppress My Blackness At Work? (Ft Jordan Harry)

As a black man does being successful mean we have to conform? why can we not be our true unapologetic selves and still be successful? What does success even look like? These are the questions we ask ourselves, Simon and Craig are joined …

  • Work

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50 min

Ep13 | Has Social Media Ruined Dating? (Ft Trebla & Josh)

Times are changing and our relationships are often initially built through apps rather than face to face, but is this a good thing? How do you deal with meeting new people when they are not always showing you there true self? How do you …

  • Relationships
  • Work

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54 min

Ep12 | How Do I Deal With My Regrets? (Ft Sherwin)

Why would you be happy to live your same mistakes over again? Living with regret does show remorse and open you up to change but does it truly solve anything? In the episode we are joined by Simon, Craig and Sherwin to talk about our dee…

  • Grief

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42 min

Ep11 | How Can I Live A Life In Isolation & Uncertainty (Ft Denzil)

In this episode we are joined by Simon, Craig and Denzil and addressing how the global lockdown has effect us and the way we live in uncertain times. Do you suffer from increased anxiety? Has living in isolation with your family put more…

  • Trust
  • Grief

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48 min

SPECIAL: Men In Relationships & Love Languages (Ft Stefan)

Valentines day is a day for sharing, be it gifts, love or time. But how do we express our love when we are in a relationship? Simon and Craig are joined by SJP to talk about, love, relationships, love language. How do you like to receive…

  • Relationships

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45 min

Ep10 | Why Is It Important To Talk?

Mental health is a huge problem we need to address in our society, especially among young men who are continuing to take their own lives, not being able to express feelings and open up plays a very big part in this. Craig and Simon are j…

  • Trust

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41 min

Ep9 | Is It Time To Be Smarter With Our Money? (Ft Kevin)

Craig and Simon are joined by Kevin to talk about the true value of money. As a man we are raised to be the breadwinners, the ones to work, make money and support the family but is it really the be all and end all? In this episode we tal…

  • Money

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41 min

Ep8 | Am I Good Enough As A Father? (Ft Michael Harper)

Being a parent is never easy, as a man you can feel constant pressures not only from others but also yourself. In this episode we are joined by Craig, Simon and Michael who talk us through their experiences of fatherhood and how they dea…

  • Fathers

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46 min

Ep7 | What Am I Really Afraid Of? (Ft Denzil)

Denzil joins Craig and Simon to talk about the things that play on their mind. What is fear? Our fears can consume us but how do we leverage fear and use it as a tool to overcome what makes us most afraid. Engage with us via instagram.co…

  • Trust
  • Grief

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41 min

Ep6 | When Do I Become A Man? (Ft Ebenezer)

Ebenezer takes part in this topic to discuss with Simon and Craig, whats its like becoming a man. Am I a man? when did I transition into one? and what do I need to do now that I am no longer a boy? Manhood is a very subjective topic and …

  • Masculinity

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42 min

Ep5 | Who Can I Really Trust In This World? (Ft Troy)

Trust can be a fragile thing. Who do you give your trust to? How do you trust? Have you ever felt distrusted? Craig and Simon are joined by Troy to try and answer these very questions. Hear our thoughts on the circle of trust we have and…

  • Trust

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46 min

SPECIAL: 2020 New Year, New You!

What does the new year mean to you? How will you progress into 2020? This is a new year special 2020 with Simon and Craig. Wishing everyone a happy new year for 2020 and reflecting on 2019. Follow us - instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/ …

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  • Grief

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12 min

Ep4 | Can You Live A Full Life Without Money? (Ft Denzil)

Should I chase the money or follow my passion? Is money really the focus for me? How do I do what is set out for me if I'm broke? Join Simon, Craig and Denzil to talk about some of these questions that play on our mind. We talk about our…

  • Money

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36 min

SPECIAL: Happy Holidays

Christmas special with Simon and Craig, wishing all happy holidays what does the festive period mean to you and how will you celebrate? Engage with us via instagram.com/talkingtomythoughts/ Our podcast is hosted on buzzsprout, sign up an…

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8 min

Ep3 | Is There More To Life Than Just Us? (Ft Simon S)

In this episode we bring our friend Simon into the conversation to talk about how he built his relationship with God and how faith is a pivotal part in the way he now chooses to live his life. Join Simon (SJ) and Craig to uncover discuss…

  • Trust
  • Masculinity

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37 min

Ep2 | Why Should I Care About Black History?

How connected am I to my culture? Is it important to know about my history in order to move forward? These are a few of the questions we ask ourselves in this episode about black history. Join Simon and Craig as they talk about what's on…

  • Work

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40 min

Ep1 | Why Do I Feel So Anxious? (Ft Denzil)

Why do I feel so anxious? Do I suffer from it or is it something else? How can I help ease the fear and pressure that anxiety brings? These are the questions we ask ourselves in this episode, addressing our own personal experiences and h…

  • Trust
  • Grief

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39 min

Introduction: What Is Talking To My Thoughts Podcast?

Welcome to Talking To My Thoughts the podcast. The place where we have open, honest and raw conversations about the things that are on our minds. BUT there is a twist, we believe before you can be open with others you first have to be op…

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3 min

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