The Naked Professors

Jordan Stephens

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, so we're marking it by sharing this special episode of The Naked Professors Podcast, recorded live at Happiful's Podfest for Mental Health. In this episode Matt and Ben chat to writer, campaigner, performer and one half or Rizzle Kicks, Jordan Stephens. Jordan chats about competition amongst men, toxic masculinity, self-punishment, the fear of judgement, the line between hard and soft, feeling pain and being under pressure.------- Brought to you by Happiful Magazine and Counselling Directory. You can find a professional therapist in your local area at <a href="http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/" target="_blank">www.counselling-directory.org.uk</a> -------- Listen by clicking ‘Play’, subscribe on <a href="https://www.acast.com/thenakedprofessors" target="_blank">Acast</a>, <a href="https://apple.co/2UfLDZY" target="_blank">Apple</a> podcasts or <a href="https://spoti.fi/2QyckK3" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get in touch! Tag us: #nakedprofessors on Instagram and TwitterFollow us: @thenakedprofessors on Instagram or @TNPPodcast on Twitter-------A Create Productions Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Life coach &amp; writer Ben Bidwell brings you open &amp; relatable conversations about mental health, mindset &amp; personal growth. The Naked Professors represent the new breed of masculinity by stripping things back to have deep &amp; vulnerable discussions about what's most important in life and how we actually feel. These aren't your everyday chats, we go beneath the surface to find out how they have dealt with difficult challenges &amp; to hear the tips and tricks they use to keep their spirits high.  Subscribe to hear regular conversations with special guests about how their mental health has affected their lives. A Create Productions Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.