This week, we’re knackered – we’re documenting it in real time, and we're trying to hack our brains into thinking we're not actually tired. Is that a thing?

Well, it's based on absolutely zero scientific evidence except our own self-inflicted guinea pig trials. So let's see.

Armed with a week’s worth of voice notes, J and Tim set out to fake energy until we feel it for real… but what we uncovered was something deeper.

Why do our brains feel wired at 3am when we’re already maxed out? Why does stillness send us into shutdown? And what is tiredness actually trying to tell us?

This one’s part experiment, part confession, part existential yawn.

Let’s learn the language of fatigue together.

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Why do we drink?

Is it fun? Habit? Celebration? Escape? Or just because saying no feels like social sabotage?

In this episode of Man vs Mind, we take on alcohol – starting with the stupid (like Danger Can, a game involving a shaken can of beer and your forehead) and moving into the emotional.

Tim shares stories of stress-fuelled nights that spiralled, including one that ended with crying, lost possessions, and a body covered in Spicey McChickens. J opens up about how drinking became a bit of a bad habit in his early parenting years, and how he’s had to rethink what it means to be present.

We talk about drinking culture, why guys still beer pressure each other to stay for “just one more,” and how alcohol can often be the only time men feel comfortable opening up.

In the second half, Tim shares how he’s become increasingly anxious about going out at all, and fears abandonment from his mates. And J struggles to describe the kind of bar they both avoid now: “a dance pub… no, not a club… but like… a trendy bar… you know what I mean.”

Oh and J stops Tim dead in his tracks (and the show...) with a bit of unexpected Cockney Rhyming Slang...

Disclaimer: while we had a lot of fun recording this episode, we appreciate that alcohol is a very sensitive subject for many people around the world. If you do drink, and feel like you may need support, please visit www.drinkaware.co.uk or www.wearewithyou.org.uk.

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This week, we wrap up our Body Image mini-series with a deep dive into the things we do to feel better about ourselves — the gym routines, the crash diets, the attempts to get back control when we feel like we've lost it.

We ran a poll asking what your coping mechanisms are. Most of you said restrictive dieting. Some said intense workouts. And a glorious 20% just went “meh, not bothered.” You are our heroes. Teach us.

We also answer your AMA questions:

• Would we let our parents listen to this? (Uncomfortable.)
• What’s the most extreme thing we’ve done to look better? (Tim’s answer is… a lot.)
• How do you balance work, food, fitness, and raising a small human? (Short answer: you don’t. And that’s fine.)

We talk mental health, cosmetic surgery, gym, and why the term “transformation” might not mean what you think it does. We wrap up with a few honest thoughts on acceptance — not the fluffy kind, just the type that lets you eat beige food with your kids without beating yourself up about it.

And yes, Average Man is back. He’s all of us. And he’s doing his best.

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We're wrapping up the mini series on Body Image this week, so we're ending on a bit of a high note. Here are a few clips from this week's showing, new episode arriving in your podcast player of choice first thing on Wednesday!

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If there’s a better way to get back at your school bully than by inadvertently hooking up with his sister… we haven’t found it yet.

It goes without saying (but we’ll say it anyway) that this week’s episode contains adult themes and strong language.

This week, we’re diving into the messy world of external validation — where it starts, why we chase it, and how it ends up quietly shaping our perception of body image, and how we see ourselves.

From school bullies, to the Instagram comparison trap, and realising how much a small bit of kindness can actually mean — we’re getting into all of it.

We also share an incredible listener story about overcoming body image struggles, self-sabotage, and finding their way back to self-acceptance.

It’s a heavy one in parts, but there’s plenty of laughter too — because if you can’t laugh at yourself...

As usual, disclaimer: we're not psychologists or psychiatrists, nor do we have anything to sell. We're just two guys who think this sort of thing doesn't get spoken about enough, and it silently damages us all.

We hope you enjoy this episode in the way it was intended: a little bit of sincere introspection, that helps other guys realise they're not alone, with a few laughs chucked in along the way.

Big love,

Tim & J

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A quick heads up of what you can expect in the second part of our mini-series into Body Image.

We've got the results from a poll we ran with listeners on their Body Image issues, J reveals his biggest hang-ups from his earlier years, Tim explains how he got back at his school bullies, and a listener message absolutely stops us in our tracks.

Full episode coming first thing on Wednesday!

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Literally just a very quick note from Tim & J :)

Back next week with Body Image Part 2 (External Validation)

Keep spreading the love everyone x

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The first of a four-part mini-series. Let’s take a look in the mirror.

After taking The First Step in Episode 1 and learning to open up in Man vs Talking (Episode 2), this week we kick off a brand new four-part mini-series on something a lot of us quietly battle with: body image.

In Part 1, we’re looking inward — the stuff we carry about how we see ourselves. From childhood bullying and emotional eating, to gym floor anxiety and the pressures we put on ourselves just to feel “okay” in our own skin. There’s also talk of therapy (specifically EMDR), weight as a trigger, and the surprisingly emotional journey that is trying (and failing) not to eat your father-in-law’s ice cream.

Also, Tim gets tangled up in lycra, has an epiphany mid-warmup, and a very awkward towel-based Instagram locker room encounter with a topless influencer sparks a surprising realisation.

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Disclaimer – We're not psychologists or psychiatrists, nor do we have anything to sell. We're not giving advice – we're just telling you how we feel about something that is a hugely difficult subject for so many people. We've tried our best to tackle this with grace, tact and respect – and we hope that comes across in this episode.

Cheers,

Tim & J

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