What is true friendship? We sit down for a real conversation this week and talked about whether we, as men, are finding it harder to create and cultivate friendships, especially later in our lives, can we be true friends with the opposite sex and the importance of having friends you can do different things with. We spoke about what it takes to be a true friend and how you know you have one, had a little laugh, and shouted out to some of the most influential mates we have in our lives right now. If this doesn’t make you DM your mates, not sure what will.Tune in and  don’t forget to tag a brother. Shoot us the topic you want covered in the next episode by emailing [email protected] or follow us on socials Instagram: https://bit.ly/3VYh8aqLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3zctzGaTikTok: https://bit.ly/3MYGDV2Facebook: https://bit.ly/3TOX4pdShare your problems anonymously https://www.yogeezers.com/whats-your-problem-mate

Life can be pretty stressful. All of us deal with it. Sometimes it can feel more stressful, sometimes it can feel too stressful.In this episode we talk about stress, the different types or stress, the origins of it and how it can affect us all different. How the same moment can actually make one person feel stressed while it might not even register with someone else.The lads talk about what stresses them out, from being a parent, to job pressure and financial pressure too. We talk at the end about how we deal with stress, the tools that are available to us and how best to use them.Enjoy and remember, any questions you'd like anyone to answer, send them to [email protected] 

LOVEWe talk about the big L word, what it means, how we love, how love can be quite scary, what makes good relationships (in our eyes) and much more. It was actually the podcast I think we were all most nervous about before we started recorded. But one of the most enjoyable conversations we've had on the podcast. We talk about a lot about what is important in relationships, understanding each other in a relationship and the necessity to make sure you're in a good place, so your relationship is in a good place. There's a bit about how loves can make us act irrational, with some examples in there of what we've done in the name of love. Please listen and don't remember to review the podcast.Any questions for the next pod, please email [email protected] it geezy. 

A special episode with Nick, Mani and Gabes. Just when you thought we'd cancelled The YoGeez Podcast. We're now back in your ears.We've decided to take a break from interviewing people and instead will ask each other questions. Some quick fire questions, followed but some harder hitting questions that push us and make us feel a little uncomfortable. In this, given we recorded this in the second week of Jan 2023, we talk a lot about New Beginnings.- Looking back at last year- Resolutions for this year- A debate about resolutions in general- Social Media & Instagram- Comparing to others- Relationships- The importance of being contentWe hope you enjoy + if you have a question for one of us. DM us on Instagram @yogeezers or drop an email to [email protected].

OUR LAST PODCAST FOR A WHILE. AND YOU NEED TO LISTEN. IT COULD ACTUALLY CHANGE YOUR LIFE.It's something most of us, most of the time, take for granted. But understanding how our breath works and how we can use it as a tool to help us can actually change your life. In a big way. Nick chats to Jamie Clements, a breathwork coach about the power of our breath. Jamie has a great way of explaining what breathwork is and demystifying what it is. He splits it into 3:1. Functional Breathing - how we breath of a day to day basis2. Regulating Our Nervous System - using  different breathing techniques to regulate our nervous system3. Transformative Breathwork - Different breathing techniques that can lead to life changing experiencesJamie first starts by sharing an interesting problem about his identity and we talk about how it's possible to have a few different Jamie's that are all authentic versions of himself. As the previous host of the Man Down podcast, we also talk about this experience and what he learnt from this. Catch the latest from Jamie here: https://www.instagram.com/the_breath_space/?hl=enAnd don't forget to follow us @yogeezers on Instagram to hear our new plans and what we're up to. 

Christian Foley is a words man - a lyricist, musician, teacher and mental health ambassador. He's been praised by Akala, 50 Cent and many more, 50 Cent even claiming that Christian has 'got some flow'. Whatever he creates, it's always important that there's real meaning behind what he's sharing. And trust me, there really is. In a deep and moving conversation, Christian takes us through his personal journey and how his first album was actually a suicide note that ended up saving his life. Another album exploring happiness and what does that actually mean. We talk about the power of words and expressing yourself through them. And the work he does in schools with children who have been expelled and prisons, and the power of getting everyone to express themselves. Christian also shares his problem in a YoGeez first. Listen to be blown away. An amazing episode where we cover a number topics including:- The power of words- Why men find it hard to open up- Why do men find it so hard to say they love each other- When he was punched as a 15 year old by a random football fan and was told to just 'get on with it'- How he got into words and how it helped him when he was younger- His childhood- How we all express ourselves in different ways- Music as an outlet- His suicide note album- His album that explored happiness- The work he does now with young adults who have been expelledGo check him out here: https://www.christianfoley.co.uk/

Reuben Nehikhare , or as he likes to call himself, the 'Minister of Enjoyment' joins Nick & Mani on the YoGeez podcast. We talk about balance, race, new beginnings and why it's important we all try and find a space to be able to talk freely. We've all been through those moments, where we starting something new, moving to a new place. Often during these times is when our health and wellbeing take a bit of a side role as we try to navigate everything else. We walk about the importance of staying balance, how the source (our family, our childhood) can help bring us back to centre. We also talk about race and how Reuben and his family were often the only non-white people where he was living. We talk about how that affected him growing up and what it felt like at the time. We then talk about his career and how he's a big supporter of supporting black businesses and hosts events to bring people together. Also importantly, how we all need that space, that time, that hobby that helps free our mind up and talk more openly.Enjoy. Find Reuben here: https://www.instagram.com/reuben.nehi/

Duro shares his story with us, from moving to the UK at a young age and trying to fit in, to his years in street enterprise, and then changing his life round to focus on improving the lives of others. The constant throughout this and what triggered his big change in life is... FAITH.We talk to Duro about how to really create a positive change and why it all starts from looking within yourself. Both Nick & Ollie are not big believers in faith, but our guest Duro gives us a great perspective on what faith actually is and how you can plant the seed today for a better, more positive tomorrow. And it makes a whole lot of sense. Now, Duro Oye, a true storyteller, is the founder of 2020 CHANGE - a youth empowerment organisation renowned for helping young people realise their potential.What you don’t want to miss out:- The ripple effect of positive action- Planting the seeds of change- Patience and letting go - Duro’s history of involvement in the ‘street enterprise’ and the reality of that lifestyle- The tipping point and choosing a better future- The power of faith - Developing better emotional and mental health- Success and motivationWhat an episode. What a conversation. What a geezer. 

From planning his suicide in 2012, to becoming a resilience coach, speaker, and transforming the lives of so many, Josh definitely gives us a unique perspective on resilience & humanising our emotions. He even brings Nick to tears at one point. As a young father, Josh struggled with overwhelming feelings of shame and sadness and relied on alcohol as a temporary solution. He now believes that once we face our true feelings we become stronger and that resilience is very different from what you think it is.Josh’s Resilience workshops help people interpret their emotions, and every month runs a space just for men to help them with this. In this special episode you can expect::- Balancing work-life-family - The realities of living as a highly-sensitive person- Understanding where anger is coming from and how to channel it - How we deal (or avoid dealing) with emotion and ways to release it - Why talking about ‘mental health’ is not enough - The true definition of resilience- His story of contemplating suicide and the power of the present moment- The UncommonMan spaceAnd just an all round top top geez. A very special episode. 

The reality of being an elites sportsman often seems like the dream, but we only see the good stuff - Calum shares what it's really like and talks to us about his rollercoaster career from the beginning to what he's doing now. In this special episode of The YoGeez podcast, we talk to top geez Calum Clark. Calum is now Wellbeing & Personal Development Manager at Saracens Rugby Club. Calum previously played rugby for Yorkshire, Northampton, Saracens & England. He talks very openly about the realities of professional rugby, the ups, the downs and the boredom. Spoiler alert - it's not what the rest of us think!Calum then went onto study psychology and with all of his experience too, works with Saracens to ensure that the players are mentally and emotionally fit. Why? Because it's important for not just their wellbeing, but their performance too. Just like with his rugby, Calum doesn't hold back, and there's a lot all of us can learn from this conversation. Some of what we discuss:- How rugby become his outlet for suppressed emotions- The pressures of the modern game- What we don't see- His ban- How he got into psychology- His approach with young players today- What he's enjoyed since retiring from playingAlso, he's a top top geez.