Hi, my name is Andy and I am the walk leader for Shrewsbury MWAT. After battling with mental health problems during and after my military career I found that talking to others about my problems really helped me. Due to the stigma attached to men talking about their problems I wanted to be part of the solution not the problem and joined the group. Helping others talk about their mental health issues helps me with mine and leaves me feeling positive that I have made a difference. In late 2023, I became a Director of Men Walking and Talking.
Hi, I’m Danny, welcome to Solihull's Men Walking and Talking. I’m 41 years old, a Dad of 1 and have been living in Shirley for the last few years. I wanted to join MWAT as I’ve had my own challenges with mental health over the years which I’m not afraid to talk about. Following a divorce 10 years ago, things hit me hard so I, like many, have had my fair share of ups and downs since. I’ve been a qualified coach for around 20 years, I lead, manage and motivate teams for a living, completed my Mental Health First Aid course and am utterly fascinated with the influencing the mind. I volunteer for the RAF where I support their veterans combat loneliness, so I’m looking forward to meeting you to chat about life and all the curve balls we get thrown our way. I've been running this group since October 2024 and it's been one of the best things I've ever done in my adult life. The rise in popularity has been incredible, the togetherness and bond of our brotherhood has been phenomenal to see form and development of individuals in the group has made it all worthwhile. Our unit has gotten so popular that we not only have broken the national record on several occasions, that we have now expanded to operating on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. To say I'm proud of our squad, is massively undervaluing the movement we are doing for mens health in Solihull! We look forward to seeing you soon. 💪 Together, Stronger 💪 Hi, I'm James! I'm forty-something with a wife, 2 children and a puppy. For work I'm a customer manager, but also a trained Mental Health First Aider, so this is an initiative that's important to me to support. In a previous career, I used to support long-term unemployed deal with their blockers and ultimately find new employment opportunities. Over the years, I had my own personal battles with depression, grief, marital and parenting struggles! I think my life experiences allow me to listen without judgement and share those experiences with others as appropriate. I joined the Solihull MWAT group on their second week, after several heavy nudges from my wonderful wife. I was struggling in the months leading up to it, and felt depression might be setting in again. Joining the group sorted me right out within weeks. I think it proved to me that an hour a week walking and talking to others made a World of difference. I'm now the Solihull walk leader deputy, predominantly on the weekly walk on Thursdays, to ensure others can get the benefit I've received.... So, come along and let's have a chat 😉
Hi, I’m Danny, welcome to Solihull's Men Walking and Talking. I’m 41 years old, a Dad of 1 and have been living in Shirley for the last few years. I wanted to join MWAT as I’ve had my own challenges with mental health over the years which I’m not afraid to talk about. Following a divorce 10 years ago, things hit me hard so I, like many, have had my fair share of ups and downs since. I’ve been a qualified coach for around 20 years, I lead, manage and motivate teams for a living, completed my Mental Health First Aid course and am utterly fascinated with the influencing the mind. I volunteer for the RAF where I support their veterans combat loneliness, so I’m looking forward to meeting you to chat about life and all the curve balls we get thrown our way. I've been running this group since October 2024 and it's been one of the best things I've ever done in my adult life. The rise in popularity has been incredible, the togetherness and bond of our brotherhood has been phenomenal to see form and development of individuals in the group has made it all worthwhile. Our unit has gotten so popular that we not only have broken the national record on several occasions, that we have now expanded to operating on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. To say I'm proud of our squad, is massively undervaluing the movement we are doing for mens health in Solihull! We look forward to seeing you soon. 💪 Together, Stronger 💪 Hi, I'm James! I'm forty-something with a wife, 2 children and a puppy. For work I'm a customer manager, but also a trained Mental Health First Aider, so this is an initiative that's important to me to support. In a previous career, I used to support long-term unemployed deal with their blockers and ultimately find new employment opportunities. Over the years, I had my own personal battles with depression, grief, marital and parenting struggles! I think my life experiences allow me to listen without judgement and share those experiences with others as appropriate. I joined the Solihull MWAT group on their second week, after several heavy nudges from my wonderful wife. I was struggling in the months leading up to it, and felt depression might be setting in again. Joining the group sorted me right out within weeks. I think it proved to me that an hour a week walking and talking to others made a World of difference. I'm now the Solihull walk leader deputy, predominantly on the weekly walk on Thursdays, to ensure others can get the benefit I've received.... So, come along and let's have a chat 😉
I've lived in this area for the last 10 years and now very much call it my home - I love the community and countryside here. I've always been interested in being outdoors, mainly through taking part in sport, which has helped with me mental wellbeing as well as my fitness, which has gone up and down over the years! I started to understand the power in simply walking and talking during COVID and have walked ever since. I have done various bits of self development in men's work over the years, where I have come to realise that connecting with others in nature is something that can really help. I am up for leading this walking group, to continue building connections with others, for me and others in this and the surrounding communities in South Oxfordshire. None of us can know who we'll meet or what could come from it, but I know many men share concerns about getting out, meeting people and just talking!
Hi, my name is Olly and I'm the Stourport leader of MWAT. I first became aware of MWAT via Facebook in winter 2022 as it sparked interest due to my mental health background and my hobby of walking. I have been involved with the Stourport walk since then and have thoroughly enjoyed making friendships from the group. As my daytime job is being a mental health practitioner, along with the joy of listening to people's stories, I thought MWAT was a great fit to me during my spare time. I am big into the outdoors and walking, so if you have a story to share, I'd be more than up to listening to it. I look forward to seeing you
Steve and Kevan are the walk leaders for Stratford. Bio for Steve. I work full time in adult social care and part-time for a few hours a week in the evenings and weekends doing support work. I’ve experienced my own mental health challenges and low points in my life particularly when going through difficult times including divorce, breakdown of relationships, losing my job, being unemployed, losing both my parents and a cancer diagnosis and treatment. I’ve also experienced the challenges poor mental health brings in both a close family and professional capacity, so I think it’s fair to say I’ve a good and varied understanding of it’s devastating and debilitating effects. Whenever I did hit a low mood, people close to me, especially partners, would often ask me “has something happened?” and “what exactly is getting you down?” to which the answer often was “no, nothing specific” and “I’ve absolutely no idea”! From nowhere the dark clouds and low mood would descend and I’d find myself in a dark place where every issue/problem in my life would overwhelm me. It took a while to find what works for me to combat the demons, but I’m now a big believer in self-help strategies and getting yourself out there, sharing your story and experiences with good people who are prepared to listen, learning from others and making positive changes in your life, however small and insignificant they might seem at the time. My philosophy is one day at a time and one brick at a time! Like others, having seen the growth in popularity of the Men Walking And Talking movement on Facebook, I reached out to Mark, one of the walk leaders and directors of MWAT, to ask if we could look into starting a group in Stratford-upon-Avon, the idea being to share this opportunity to other local men that perhaps have either not seen or been able to attend the other local groups for whatever the reason. A few months later after meeting Mark and Guy at the Warwick group, here we are, ready and raring to go! Please come and join us if you can; let’s walk, talk and support each other as well as ourselves! Bio for Kevan. I'm a retired project manager and aspiring author, recently returned to my hometown of Stratford after 23 years in Ottawa, Canada. I came back to reconnect with my family and rediscover my roots — I missed the place. I've lived with depression most of my life, though many wouldn’t know it. I became skilled at hiding it. My mental health struggles began around age five, when school bullying — physical and emotional — took its toll. That trauma made it hard to form friendships or consider relationships. I focused instead on work and stayed single, burying my pain. Over time, I made friends through work, but depression would still return in waves. During the darkest times, I’d isolate, using drugs or alcohol to numb the pain, pushing even family away. Things worsened after my mother passed from cancer — I came close to giving up entirely. A close friend from school helped pull me back from that edge, and I began to consider a future again. That’s when I moved to Canada — a chance to reset. My loved ones didn’t fully understand, but they hadn’t seen the struggle behind my smile. Canada offered a fresh start. I built a career, started my first relationship, and found some peace. But eventually, cracks appeared again. After a failed relationship and a deep spiral, I realized I needed help. Therapy was tough — it took four therapists and three years to find the right one. But it changed my life. Even after returning to the UK, we still talk regularly. With time, I began to unpack my past and reshape how I cope. Looking to connect locally, I discovered Men Walking and Talking (MWAT). I was nervous at first, but the group welcomed me warmly. I've attended weekly for five months now, and it’s made a real difference. I’ve made new friends and found a safe space to walk, talk, or just be. Please come along — connect with others, support your mental well-being, and enjoy the beauty of Stratford.
Hi, my name is Kameron and I am the walk leader for this group. Due to going through a lot in life from birth to adulthood, instead of it eating me up and destroying my mind, I chose to use it to support and help others within my job and my personal life. I also run a talking group locally for men in my area and so because of it all, I get a lot by doing what I do by helping and listening to others.
Hello, my name is Greg and I am leader of the Telford Walk alongside Andrew. I first found MWAT in October 2021. On the first walk I found it really helpful that someone listened. In April 2022 I lead my first walk. After being saved by the NHS in Mid 2014. This allowed me to see that humanity and people make the difference. Following my own battles with Mental Health. I know how much listening, caring, and allow men to have a space where is no judgement is vital for our community and myself. Interests : I love music all different genres, I am big sports fan, and I support people in my community. What do you get out of it? I am proud to know that I am helping break the stigma around mens mental health. Reducing suicide risks. Helping people with conversation finding friends in my community. When I was asked to do the walk on my own I was in tears as it’s something I enjoy greatly. Just want to make myself and my family proud. Hello, my name is Andrew and alongside my colleague, Greg Ward, we co-Lead the Telford walk on Friday evenings. I had seen Men Walking and Talking on Facebook and followed its progress but I didn't have the courage and conviction to join a session until I had a lightbulb moment that I was not going to feel any better without talking to someone / anyone / like minded men who weren't going to shout or judge. I felt at ease speaking about some of my issues/problems/worries/intrusive thoughts that had impacted my Mental Health/my everyday life/my sleep patterns. Men listened to me and offered suggestions and help. I was no longer alone. Some men may have / had bigger problems but your fears and feelings are valid, they are valid to you. Over time I was encouraged to become a regular attendee which was then followed by becoming Deputy and then Co-Leader. Interests: Promote self-care/being kind to yourself and others. Reading and watching programmes on physical and mental health. Competitions / quizzes / journaling / scrapbooking / collaging. Watching football and wrestling. DDPYogee. What do I get out of it? Loads. Chance to be me, chance to become a leader and gain self-respect, focus and purpose, growth, development which felt lost in previous times especially during the bleak times before and since the pandemic. I share best practices and like learning from others. Meeting new people (Leaders / attendees of other Groups) like minded volunteers. Being able to pay back and pay forward with the Charitable contributions we do. Being part of a group for good times and bad, lifting men up, rather than kicking them when they are down. Giving men hope / a voice / a chance to be better and make a difference, that they matter and do contribute and are worthy. Chance to be creative in how you get attention to/fundraising for the Group.
Hi, my name is Tim and I am the walk leader for Walsall Men Walking & Talking. I am a former primary school headteacher and currently work for a charity, Walsall Community Church. I have developed a passion for supporting men's mental health since the loss of two friends to suicide in recent years. The vision behind the Walsall Men Walking and Talking group, is to create a safe space where men can chat and find hope, purpose and a genuine friendship. Thank you
Hi, I'm Jack, 31, a veteran and former prison officer who is originally from Peterborough. I moved to Wiltshire during my time in the Army, where I met my wife. Since then, we’ve built our life together and have lived in Wiltshire and Dorset ever since. I’m a proud dad to three amazing children, all of whom have hearing loss, and being there for them is the most important part of my life. Men’s mental health is important to me. I’ve seen first-hand how mental health can affect individuals and families, and I believe it’s something we need to talk about more. I understand the importance of getting outside, going for a walk, and spending time in the outdoors to clear your head and stay balanced. I enjoy football, training in the gym, and staying active as part of a healthy and positive lifestyle. I welcome you along and look forward to meeting you & sharing our stories.
Hi, my name is Jason and I am walk leader for this group. I work in the construction industry supply chain and in August 2023 found myself being made redundant, I felt low and unworthy but pushed on and was offered a new position days later. A month into new position guess what it happened again, twice in three months. Here’s where I changed, it absolutely battered me, could not get out of bed didn’t want to wake up and felt a let down to everyone around me. The thoughts I was having about not being here anymore just made it worse. I don’t have the strength to carry on, my thoughts turned to how I was going to end it all. I wasn’t me anymore and who would want me ( my thoughts ) I spoke with my wife about how I felt and she was basically on 24hr watch checking in on me throughout the day whilst I was at home, hiding all medications/tablets - anything that I could harm myself with. I eventually got another job which is my current job but I struggled to engage and be enthusiastic about it and anything else. My wife spoke to a friend about a MWAT group she had seen in Kenilworth and that I should go, that was a big fat no from me when my wife suggested it. Her friend then spoke to me directly and basically told me off, I then decided to go that week. Reluctantly, I turned up in the carpark and just sat there, the walk leader Mark looked over so I was kinda forced to get out. Here’s where my life changed. I walked up to Mark and he asked if I was Jason, I said I was and subsequently broke down in tears. We chatted and met some of the others and went on the walk. I have to say we spoke about completely random stuff as we walked around and I felt loads better. Mark and the group made me feel normal again. I took the plunge to go on the zoom call on a Tuesday, which at the time was hosted by Lee Anderson and again I broke down online in front of eight guys, I was a mess but Lee normalised these emotions and after the meeting he pointed me in the direction of the Lighthouse Charity for counselling. I have been attending the Kenilworth group for nearly a year and it has saved my life. I had some very difficult things to deal with but the whole MWAT community has helped me through it. I have recently completed the Mental Health First Aid course and am actively helping others, I now feel ready to give back. I could have just given up and not been here anymore but MWAT was there. I look forward to meeting you on the walk. Thank you 🙏
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