Men’s Therapy Hub is live and we’re kicking launch week off with our first guest episode of our new podcast, No Man’s an Island. Chris Hemmings sits down with Luke Ambler, founder of Andy’s Man Club, to talk about how a tragedy sparked one of the UK’s most impactful men’s talking groups, why hope matters, and what a Monday night actually looks and feels like. Luke shares his journey from professional rugby to advocacy, the mindset shift behind his “What’s next” mantra, and how men can find spaces where they belong without judgement. We cover the difference between mental health and mental illness, how to define success as progress, and practical ways to start feeling instead of armouring up. Watch the full conversation, listen on your preferred app, and use the links below to find a therapist or a local group that fits.
What we cover
- How Andy’s Man Club began and why it works for thousands of men
- The power of hope – moving from despair to “What’s next”
- Mental health vs mental illness and why the distinction matters
- Directness, plain English and peer‑led support
- Success as progress – defining wins without the pressure
- What actually happens on a Monday night
- Practical steps to start feeling instead of armouring up
Listen and watch
🎧 Listen to all episodes here: No Man’s an Island
Watch on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PSE8uScMbE&t=3691s
Listen on Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-failure-and-showing-up-with-luke-ambler/id1849171262?i=1000735124572
Listen on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/episode/65nRJDAbwhdxk9FNQjYYyv?si=dW8QvbJmSHelw2AMaU9DYg
Takeaways for men
- Showing up is courage – your first night can be a win in itself
- You are not alone – thousands of men meet every Monday
- Choose the setting that fits – group, therapy or both
- Define success as progress – micro wins build momentum
- Hope is practical – small experiments change how you feel
Quotes to share
“Hope is that tomorrow can be better than today.” – Luke Ambler
“Positive doesn’t mean you won’t get punched by life – it means you dust off and go again.” – Luke Ambler
“Success is progress in some form of way.” – Luke Ambler
“Vulnerability can be small experiments you try this week.” – Chris Hemmings
Resources and links
Men’s Therapy Hub UK – therapist directory and podcast hub
Men’s Therapy Hub resources:
- Anger and irritability in men – understanding the emotion behind the outburst
- Men and loneliness in later life – finding connection at every age
Episode credits
Hosted by Chris Hemmings with guest Luke Ambler. Produced by Men’s Therapy Hub. Recorded November 2025.
