최고 Alex Melia 팟캐스트 (2024)

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What we think about when we think about dying 24:14

5d ago24:14

24:14

He was lying in bed, restless, in a fever, struggling to catch his breath. He was shivering one moment and then attempting to kick off his duvet the next. He saw a woman coming through the door. She switched on the light. It made him feel confused, anxious. The expression on her face was grave. She told him that what she saw in front of her was a p…

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Don't ignore your body's signals - It might just save your life 29:43

12d ago29:43

29:43

Darren openly discusses the plethora of negative feelings that contributed to his emotional breakdown on his way to work. He was working in finance. It was an industry that had provided him with the good life. However, he knew that something deep down was not right. He had been drinking too much and struggling to sleep at night. All of this came to…

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You'll stop complaining about your life after you hear this man's story 26:07

19d ago26:07

26:07

The air was so chillingly cold that he could feel it in his bones. The billowing and the roaring around him was so loud that he was unable to hear. As he stood there waiting for the inevitable, his nerves prevented him from being able to speak. He had travelled thousands of miles for this moment and there was no question of turning back now. Isaac …

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How a man's excessive focus on work almost ruined his marriage 22:20

26d ago22:20

22:20

For David, the dream was just beginning. He and his wife were in their early 20s and had just moved from Canada to Switzerland to start a new adventure. At work, David was also having the time of his life. At the end of one of his first projects, he went to lunch with a client. The restaurant boasted breath-taking views and the client treated him t…

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The decision that still haunts this man 30 years later 24:42

1M ago24:42

24:42

It was Cup Final day against the school’s most fierce rivals. Andy was 12 years old and nervously waiting to hear if he would be included in the team. He looked to his dad watching from the sidelines, hoping his name would be announced. Finally, the team was revealed and Andy would be playing in defence. The game kicks off. In the first minute the …

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Do men thrive more living in the city or in the countryside? 24:12

1M ago24:12

24:12

When it comes to idyllic childhood’s one would be hard-pressed to think of a more harmonious one than James’. He was raised in Villefrance, a town in the Alps located along the French and Italian border. There he spent quality time with his father who taught him about the nurturing power of nature. It was with a sense of horror and disbelief that o…

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The high risk gambler that bet with his own life 25:41

2M ago25:41

25:41

Speeding along the motorway listening to music from his youth, Andy was reflecting on happier times. He was thinking about a holiday in Ibiza when he was 19 years old and hadn’t a care in the world. He’d been genuinely happy then. Now he felt angry, destructive. He saw nothing ahead of him except struggle and pain. He put his foot on the accelerato…

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The moment a soldier unexpectedly broke in tears 24:46

2M ago24:46

24:46

You’re a soldier driving through a warzone. You pass through a deserted village. Later you see a lonely crucifix in a field. You find out what it symbolises: one night all of the people in the village were dragged outside of their homes and executed. How do you react? Do you dare to show emotion? Do you dare to show compassion? Jed Irving was a man…

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This man's wallet hid a secret that almost ruined his friendships 25:01

2M ago25:01

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It was his first summer holiday with the boys in Spain. Alan and his mates were bragging about all the money they’d brought with them for their two weeks in the sun. Yet, while his mates all seemed to be expressing genuine excitement, Alan felt anxious about the days to come. After the first night out, all of the lads returned in a drunken state. T…

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Staying in a job you hate for reasons you wouldn’t expect 21:13

2M ago21:13

21:13

After the previously independent company that he’d worked for had been bought up by a much larger one, Anuj had begun to lose his passion for his job. The one benefit that had remained was his team, who he thoroughly enjoyed working with. But even that would come under threat as Anuj was told that he needed to make two of them redundant. Anuj decid…

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The professor who applied this winning mindset to show that nothing is impossible 23:28

2M ago23:28

23:28

Jonathan was daydreaming while his chemistry professor was putting chalk to blackboard. He’d snuck his NME magazine into the lecture theatre and was reading about an upcoming gig: Alice in Chains, a world-famous band, were coming to perform in his city! The news got even more exciting; the band’s bassist would soon be leaving. This gave Jonathan a …

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The surprising secret to improving the relationship with your siblings 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

It was cup final day and Sumit and his brothers were dreaming of victory. They had all travelled to Kiev to watch Liverpool play the final match in Europe’s premier competition. All the brothers had to do was navigate their way past the burly, gun-toting security guards and find their seats. Once the brothers had entered the stadium, they were dism…

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The worst thing you can do if you're feeling depressed 26:37

3M ago26:37

26:37

*Content warning: This episode contains graphic details of suicide* George had been struggling with anxiety and depression for a while and he was beginning to lose hope that he would ever feel better again. He was living with his parents and had sworn both of them to secrecy about his current state of mind. But one evening his secret was revealed. …

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Are we as men battling a silent war with food? 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

It was as ordinary a situation as you could imagine: Steve and his girlfriend were in Subway purchasing a sandwich. Steve had decided to go for the healthiest option available: a sandwich which was under 3g in fat. He’d chosen roast chicken, no sauces, no cookies and a diet coke. But as Steve was eating the food in front of him, he began to get ner…

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Can men really let go of always wanting to control? 22:21

3M ago22:21

22:21

Adam is driving his teenage daughter to Oxford. During the 1-hour journey, a few meaningful looks are exchanged. He is trying to be strong, but he feels nervous about the future, nervous about the prospect of relinquishing control. Eventually they arrive in a leafy suburb and are directly outside of a large building. Adam knows that this is the pla…

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Is kidnapping your brother a bad thing? 23:48

4M ago23:48

23:48

Mark was outside the door, his brother was locked in. The student apartment they were in was rat-infested and in complete disarray. All Mark’s brother had access to was 20 sausage rolls, a bottle of ketchup and a bucket. It was Mark who had access to the keys. His brother began by pleading with Mark to open the door. Then he started to threaten and…

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Want to own a business? You have to think this way 21:35

4M ago21:35

21:35

It was March 2020 and Brad had just received confirmation that his current business model had become unworkable. A lockdown had been ordered following the pandemic, and the vast quantities of money that had been flowing through Brad’s account were set to disappear overnight. Brad’s wife was in tears as she learned the news. But Brad knew that tears…

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Ashamed of choosing family over work? 24:21

4M ago24:21

24:21

Jimmy was sitting in the waiting room thinking carefully about the decision he was about to announce. He had risen to a point of great success in his career, he was literally operating in the corridors of power. He sat there thinking carefully about each word he was going to utter. Up to now, nothing had been announced, he could go back on his plan…

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I almost took my own life. What made me change my mind? 21:06

4M ago21:06

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*Content warning: This episode contains graphic details of suicide* It was a perfect storm of events and emotions. Dan had recently lost his mother. He’d had a number of business ventures which had not worked out. He was also struggling with his mental health. As a result, he decided to take a walk along the quiet streets at night, hoping that no-o…

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What men need to understand about the harsh realities of moving to a new country 21:39

5M ago21:39

21:39

Valerio grew up in a small Italian province. He enjoyed his life and was comfortable in his surroundings. It was something of a shock to the system, then, when his dad got a job in London while Valerio was just 12 years old. Valerio found himself moving to a metropolis, where he didn’t speak the language and knew nothing of the culture. It was at h…

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Is there a manly way of dealing with the death of a loved one? 19:14

5M ago19:14

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It was a day as ordinary as any other. Luke was taking a leisurely stroll to the shops when he began to feel the strangest of sensations. He felt time beginning to slow down. He experienced a feeling of entering a parallel universe, a place where reality no longer existed. He was fighting a battle against his own sense of truth, a truth he had know…

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What is it about public speaking that strikes fear into our hearts? 24:53

5M ago24:53

24:53

“The Waffle Shop”, a podcast started by James, had been doing particularly well when he decided to throw his first ever live event. Everything was in place; however, as the beginning of the event approached, James began to experience extreme anxiety back-stage. He was sweating profusely. His fists were tightly clenched. He couldn’t help but think a…

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The gruelling path to becoming a father and why it isn’t so straightforward 24:59

5M ago24:59

24:59

Matt was on his way to the fertility clinic in order to produce a sample for his wife’s IVF treatment. This would be the 7th time the couple had attempted the procedure and it would likely be the final time they would have the financial and emotional resources to do so. At the clinic, Matt couldn’t help but notice how unconducive the environment wa…

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The dark side of men meeting up with the in-laws 31:32

6M ago31:32

31:32

It was a beautiful summer’s day and Kevin was enjoying a boat trip along a picturesque canal with his girlfriend and her parents. His in-laws had arranged the trip as a way to celebrate their daughter’s birthday and they were all appreciating the tranquil waters as their boat bobbed along. As the trip was progressing, Kevin’s father-in-law asked hi…

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Are you less of a man if you’re overweight? 18:28

6M ago18:28

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There was nothing that Arjun loved more than a wedding celebration. It was an opportunity for him to sing and dance and dress in elegant clothing, while also spending time with people he knew and loved. On one particular occasion, however, Arjun was much less excited about celebrating as he discovered that the clothing he had worn at a previous wed…

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What we think about when we think about dying 24:14

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Don't ignore your body's signals - It might just save your life 29:43

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You'll stop complaining about your life after you hear this man's story 26:07

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How a man's excessive focus on work almost ruined his marriage 22:20

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The decision that still haunts this man 30 years later 24:42

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Do men thrive more living in the city or in the countryside? 24:12

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The high risk gambler that bet with his own life 25:41

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The moment a soldier unexpectedly broke in tears 24:46

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This man's wallet hid a secret that almost ruined his friendships 25:01

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Staying in a job you hate for reasons you wouldn’t expect 21:13

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The professor who applied this winning mindset to show that nothing is impossible 23:28

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The surprising secret to improving the relationship with your siblings 23:00

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The worst thing you can do if you're feeling depressed 26:37

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Are we as men battling a silent war with food? 23:00

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Can men really let go of always wanting to control? 22:21

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Is kidnapping your brother a bad thing? 23:48

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Want to own a business? You have to think this way 21:35

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Ashamed of choosing family over work? 24:21

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I almost took my own life. What made me change my mind? 21:06

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What men need to understand about the harsh realities of moving to a new country 21:39

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Is there a manly way of dealing with the death of a loved one? 19:14

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What is it about public speaking that strikes fear into our hearts? 24:53

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The gruelling path to becoming a father and why it isn’t so straightforward 24:59

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The dark side of men meeting up with the in-laws 31:32

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Are you less of a man if you’re overweight? 18:28

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