Welcome to episode six of No Man’s an Island, powered by Men’s Therapy Hub. In this special conversation, co-host Jett Stone interviews Chris Hemmings, founder of Men’s Therapy Hub, therapist, coach and founder of M-Path. Chris shares his personal journey from journalist to therapist, charting the grief, breakdown and awakening that led him to devote his life to men’s mental health.
They explore how generational trauma, bullying and “banter culture” shape emotional repression in men, and how empathy can be taught and modelled without shame. Chris reflects on building Men’s Therapy Hub as a space for men to find help and for male therapists to connect. It’s a raw, honest and hopeful conversation about grief, masculinity and the courage it takes to change.
If you’ve ever wondered why men struggle to talk, or how therapy can become a space that feels purposeful and masculine, this episode will speak to you.
What we cover
- Chris’s journey from BBC journalist to psychotherapist working with men and boys
- How grief, addiction and friendship became turning points in his healing
- The influence of fatherhood and generational trauma on men’s emotional lives
- Banter, bullying and the hidden costs of “lad” culture
- How empathy can be taught to boys and men through compassion not shame
- Why vulnerability still feels risky and how to meet resistance with empathy
- The creation of Men’s Therapy Hub and why representation matters
- Addressing critics and building inclusive, purpose-driven male spaces
Listen and watch
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Takeaways for men
- Grief and denial often mask deeper emotional pain – facing them begins healing
- Addiction and avoidance are coping strategies that can be replaced with connection
- Empathy is a skill that can be learned through practice and presence
- Male-only spaces can help men feel safe enough to start talking
- Therapy doesn’t make you weak – it helps you reclaim your emotional self
Quotes to share
“Empathy isn’t soft – it’s strength in action.”
“If we don’t meet boys with compassion, they’ll keep hiding behind jokes.”
“We are a minority on both sides of the therapy room.”
“Men’s Therapy Hub exists so men know this space is for them.”
“Unsure about therapy? We get it. We were too.”
Resources and links
Men’s Therapy Hub – Find a male therapist or join the directory
M-Path – Workshops on masculinity and empathy
Episode credits
Host: Jett Stone
Guest: Chris Hemmings, founder of Men’s Therapy Hub
Production: Men’s Therapy Hub
