The Brave Front
By Tim Beynon
The men's mental health podcast packed with inspiring stories of mental strength, courage and adventure. Hosted by journalist, runner and men's health advocate, Tim Beynon, the fortnightly show features the extraordinary accounts of people who have gone the extra mile to achieve their dreams. Demonstrating superhuman mental strength and a single-minded determination to overcome adversity, these astonishing adventurers and ground breakers share the highs and lows of their experiences, inspiring and motivating the rest of us to follow in their footsteps.
Latest episode
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Ice, Isolation, and Iron Will - Conquering The Northwest Passage with Mark Agnew
Embark on a thrilling odyssey into the icy embrace of the Arctic Ocean with Mark Agnew, the European Adventurer of the Year 2023, as he recounts the inspiring story of his quest to kayak the notorious Northwest Passage. I… -
401 Marathons in 401 Days: Ben Smith's marathon mission to beat bullying
Join us for an epic journey of human endurance and the power of the human spirit with Ben Smith, who defied the impossible by running 401 marathons in 401 days. This episode of The Brave Front is not just about the physic… -
Cool Runnings and Beyond: Dudley Tal Stokes and the true story of Jamaica's bobsleigh dream
Listen to the remarkable journey of Dudley 'Tal' Stokes, the man who steered the Jamaican bobsleigh team from their underdog status at the 1988 Winter Olympics to a formidable force in the world of winter sports. Tal'… -
Life After the Final Whistle: Professional Sport's mental health challenge - Rob Young MBE
In this episode we tackle one of the often-overlooked challenges of professional sport and mental health. Join us as we sit down with Rob Young MBE, Chief Executive of Switch the Play Foundation, the UK's only charity dedicated to supporting the well… -
Empowering Men Through Coaching: Andy Nathan
Peeling back the layers of what it truly means to be a man in today's complex world with Andy Nathan, a men's coach and mentor. Andy's work revolves around guiding men through personal and emotional challenges, helpin… -
Man up to mental health - rethinking masculinity: Toni White
In this thought provoking episode of The Brave Front, we delve into the complex world of men's mental health and masculinity with the brilliant Toni White, a consultant, writer and speaker specializing in workplace mental wellbeing a… -
2023 Highlights - The Brave Front so far
A few of the best bits from the early months of The Brave Front. Covering everything from sleep issues and the extreme cold to anxiety, depression, Asperger Syndrome, ADHD and suicidal ideation. Inspirational guests include Alex Staniforth, … -
Living with depression and embracing adventure: Nick Ray
Having just completed a year-long 3,000-mile sea kayaking adventure around the coast of Scotland, few understand the mental health benefits of the great outdoors as well as Nick Ray. However, having lived with severe depression for over 30 y… -
Managing PTSD through creative writing: Pete White
Former RAF communications specialist, Pete White, lives with PTSD after the horrors he witnessed while serving in Afghanistan. Today, however, he is a successful children's author who is using his experiences to help children to understand their own … -
Coping with a life-changing health diagnosis and Asperger's: Dr Nicholas Peat
After his world was turned upside down following a life changing physical health diagnosis, Dr Nicholas Peat found his mental health challenged like never before. Having lived with Asperger Syndrome his whole life, the GP and father of two found prof…
