Welcome to episode 8, and the final episode of the season! For this episode, we decided to do something very special by welcoming Jane and Julie - our very own Mums - onto the podcast.

In a deeply meaningful, and sometimes challenging conversation, we invite Jane and Julie to speak openly and candidly about what it was like raising us, particularly as young men who experienced challenges with our mental health. We also explore the challenges of navigating a rapidly changing world as women in their 60's (sorry Jane and Julie...)

00:00 - Intro

02:52 - A Very Big Welcome to Our Moms

04:27 - Jane's and Julie's Backgrounds 

08:48 - Jamie & James' Upbringing

20:00 - Developing a "Good Boy" Side and Early Signs of Perfectionism

24:46 - Competing With the Older Sibling And Striving to Be the Best

27:37 - The Exhaustive Nature of People Pleasing

29:21 - A Parent's Perspective on their Child's Mental Health Struggles

39:35 - The Mother and Child Relationship Through the Stages of Growing Up

46:24 - The Generational Differences and Trying to Keep Up With A Changing World

1:01:29 - Nature vs Nurture in Mental Health

1:07:45 - Sensitive Boys and Nurturing Sensitivity in Typically Feminine Environment 

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Season 1 of the podcast is proudly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heath Skincare⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - daily skin protection for the switched-on man.

We're delighted to be able to offer all listeners of The Boys Toilets Podcast a 25% discount on your first 3 (THREE!) orders - simply use the code BOYSTOILETS25 at checkout.

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• The Boys Toilets Instagram Page
• James Oliver’s Instagram 
• Jamie Clements’ Instagram
• The Breath Space
• One Brotherhood Instagram and Website

Episode 7 brings the brilliant Dr. Emilia Thompson into The Boys Toilets.

Emilia is a coach, mentor, academic and fitness industry expert, supporting people in healing their relationship with food and their bodies.

This conversation covers a wide range of topics, from Emilia's history with disordered eating and bodybuilding, the issues with social media and the bulls*** in the fitness and nutrition space, to steroids, people-pleasing and why men shouldn't comment on women's bodies (even if it's complementary).

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

03:18 - The Purpose of Dr. Emilia's Work and Her Background

05:46 - Women's Bodybuilding and the Dysfunctional Relationship With Food

11:29 - Bringing the Unsexy Evidence of Unhealthy Eating Habits Out Into the World

15:36 - Social Media's Comfortable Numbness and the Consequences of Sharing Uncomfortable Truth

19:08 - Uncovering the Lack of Love and Compassion For Oneself

22:42 - The Bullsh*t That Goes Around in the Fitness and Nutrition Community 

28:05 - Steroids, Risking Your Health, and Taking the Shortcut to Self-Love

33:27 - How Unhealthy Relationship With Food Manifests Differently in Women And Men

41:52 - The Problematic Side of Commenting on a Woman's Body

46:59 - Creating a Safe Space In A Relationship To Communicate Vulnerable Topics 

50:18 - The Experience of Being A Woman in the Health and Fitness Space 

57:37 - Body Flaunting, People Pleasing and Dealing with Trolls

1:03:54 - How To Connect With Dr. Emilia Thompson

1:04:53 - Celebrating Each Other 

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Season 1 of the podcast is proudly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heath Skincare⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - daily skin protection for the switched-on man.

We're delighted to be able to offer all listeners of The Boys Toilets Podcast a 25% discount on your first 3 (THREE!) orders - simply use the code BOYSTOILETS25 at checkout.

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List of Resources & Social Media Handles: 

• Dr. Emilia Thompson’s Instagram
• The Boys Toilets Instagram Page
• James Oliver’s Instagram 
• Jamie Clements’ Instagram
• The Breath Space
• One Brotherhood Instagram and Website

In episode 6, we welcome Wade Briggs into The Boys Toilets.

Wade is an actor, father and healing coach. He also happens to be very good friends with the hosts of a certain podcast.. 🚽

In this episode, Wade shares his powerful and insightful journey of becoming a father, along with some of the lessons he's learned along the way. We also discuss the challenges men face in establishing meaningful and authentic friendships with other men.

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Intro

02:37 - Opening

04:52 - Wade's Intentions For the New Year

09:28 - Self-Compassion and Judgmental Thoughts as a Parent

22:34 - Wade's Biggest Lessons From Being a Father

28:13 - The Importance Of Not Overprotecting Our Children

38:14 - An Honest Dive Into Male Friendships 

48:42 - Giving Feedback On the Relationships We Have With One Another

1:10:44 - Wade's Links (including OF)

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Season 1 of the podcast is proudly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Heath Skincare⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - daily skin protection for the switched-on man.

We're delighted to be able to offer all listeners of The Boys Toilets Podcast a 25% discount on your first 3 (THREE!) orders - simply use the code BOYSTOILETS25 at checkout.

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List of Resources & Social Media Handles: 

• Wade’s Personal Instagram
• Wade’s Coaching Instagram
• The Boys Toilets Instagram Page
• James Oliver’s Instagram 
• Jamie Clements’ Instagram
• The Breath Space
• One Brotherhood Instagram and Website