In my most honest moment yet, streamed live from London in front of an audience, I opened up about what landed me at rock bottom: the unbearable thought of losing time with my daughter, and never finding anyone who believes in me, ever again. Tears, vulnerability, and a microphone, because if I can post a video of myself completely broken for millions of people to see, you can absolutely reach out to just one person. That one moment of courage? It could save your life.

Spotlight: Andy’s Man Club (AMC)

• What is AMC?
  Andy’s Man Club is a men’s suicide prevention charity founded in 2016, offering free, peer-led support groups across the UK and online. Their simple mission: it’s okay to talk. AMC operates in over 240 locations and supports thousands of men each week.
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• The Origin Story
  It started in Halifax when nine men gathered simply to talk. They named the club after Andrew Roberts (Andy), who tragically took his own life at 23. His family, especially his mum, Elaine, and brother-in-law, Luke Ambler, went on to create this judgment-free space for men, built on authenticity and voluntary support.
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• How AMC Sessions Work
  Picture this: free entry, no booking, a biscuit, a brew, and a circle of blokes passing around a ball, inviting each person, voluntarily, to answer:
  1. How’s your week been?
  2. What’s something positive from your week?
  3. Anything to get off your chest?
      Then two variable questions, always ending on a hopeful note.
• Why It Works
  AMC thrives because it’s real. No clinical fluff. It offers raw, peer-to-peer connection. Guys from all walks of life including bosses, skint students, dads, newcomers. Come through those doors and find relief in being heard, not judged. Volunteers are often former attendees themselves; it’s community healing in motion. 

Guest Spotlight: Lucas from AMC

I spoke with Lucas from Andy’s Man Club, who shared the tragic truth: he lost three close friends.  All successful, all seemingly happy, all died by suicide. That’s a gut punch right there. His story underlines how silent suffering knows no status, and brings to light how vital it is to speak up, even when it feels like you're alone in the dark.

Core Messages from the Episode

• ** Vulnerability isn’t a weakness – it’s strength.**
   If I can go live from London, tears and all, you can reach out to one person -friend, family, helpline, or even a group like AMC.
• Just one ask from you could open the door to help.
  Reach out. Ask “Are you okay?” It could be the moment someone’s soul needed.
• Peer support saves lives.
  It’s not always about fixing things – but about being heard. AMC proves that every Monday night, thousands of men prove that to each other.
• 10 seconds of courage = infinite impact.
  One moment, one ask – that’s all it takes.

Resources & Helplines

• Andy’s Man Club — free, peer-led groups across the UK; no appointment needed.
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