The Rut Podcast

Remember, whatever happens today, just smile like Diesel and everything will be OK ❤️

🔺 Friendly reminder that it isn't a bad thing to ask for help, you won't be the first and you definitely won't be the last 🔺

With the recent sad news of Nikki Grahame passing away following her battle with an eating disorder we wanted to raise awareness and encourage anyone suffering to seek professional help.

If you think you may have an eating disorder, or know someone that shows symptoms please seek help. You can get in touch with your GP or talk to an adviser at BEAT.

Adult Helpline 0808 801 0677
Youth helpline on 0808 801 0711

Always worth remembering when you're feeling guilty for feeling 🙌 we're all human and experience a whole range of emotions, sometimes we need help and sometimes we need time to ourselves and that is okay!

Post-lockdown anxiety is very real and if you're suffering with it, you're not alone. It's totally okay to be feeling this way and if you are, perhaps some of the tips from may help to relieve them.

- Manage your news consumption
- Focus on what you can control
- Talk to someone you trust
- Be kind to yourself

More help and information from https://buff.ly/3244XhX

Season 2 may have come to an end but all previous episodes are still available to listen to. With 35 episodes on demand, they should keep you busy for a while...

This year we've heard some incredible stories so far - all of these men have opened up and shared their experiences with us. These conversations are so important because they improve the understanding and help adjust the negative attitudes towards men's mental health.

Thank you to all for getting involved.

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Stress awareness month April 2021. Held every year to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.

What we can do for stress awareness month;
- Talk about it
- Share coping mechanisms
- Be kind to others
- Look after yourself

Take a look at for more information and advice. From distress to de-stress.

We're fighting the stigma daily and you can too. Ask your mates if they're okay, check in on your family, start the conversation and encourage other men to open up about their thoughts and feelings.

Some of the shocking figures from Mental Health Foundation that really shows why we do what we do, and why we NEED to.

If you're struggling please listen to the episodes and you will realise you're not alone and there is a way out of The Rut.

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The 07:30 morning walks with the hound are a proper 🧠 hack.

It took me 8 weeks to get him off the lead with excellent recall having previously never been off the lead before in 8 years. Who said you can’t teach and old dog new tricks?

Top tip for recall: get a very punchy whistle, use positive reinforcement and be very assertive in a calm and neutral way 👍

The big man now rarely leaves my side or my eyesight 🐶

Monday is back and the sun is shining 🙌 (well it is here anyway)!

Hope you're having a good start to the day and the week. Let's make it a good one!