Jun 9, 20261h 5m
The Weight We Carry: PTSD, Purpose & Healing After Service In this raw and deeply honest episode of the Mental Bears Podcast, Matthew speaks with former Canadian police officer and author Andrew Lord McLean, whose book...
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Mental Bears the podcast
Hosted by Matthew Balding · health · EN-GB
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Life brings pressure — work, family, expectations and the weight we carry inside.On this podcast I call those pressures Bears. Some are small cubs, others feel big enough to stop us in our tracks.Mental Bears is about understanding pressure, building resilience and creating honest conversations so none of us have to carry our bears alone.Welcome to The Den.
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What is Mental Bears the podcast about?
Life brings pressure, work, family, expectations and the weight we carry inside. On this podcast I call those pressures Bears. Some are small cubs, others feel big enough to stop us in our tracks. Mental Bears is about understanding pressure, building resilience and creating honest conversations so none of us have to carry our bears alone. Welcome to The Den.
Who hosts Mental Bears the podcast?
Mental Bears the podcast is hosted by Matthew Balding. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
What has Mental Bears the podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Mental Bears Ep -14 The weight we carry with Andrew" (9 June 2026, 65 minutes), "Mental Bears Ep -13 The Dyslexic Bear: How Learning Differently Became a Strength" (2 June 2026, 55 minutes), and "Mental Bears Ep 12- The Fortified Mindset: Changing the Story You Tell Yourself" (26 May 2026, 56 minutes).
How often does Mental Bears the podcast publish?
Mental Bears the podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 14 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Mental Bears the podcast?
Booking probability for Mental Bears the podcast is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Mental Bears the podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Mental Bears the podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Mental Bears the podcast?
The strongest fits for Mental Bears the podcast are Health & Wellness Services. Mental Bears the podcast has a health audience.
About the host
Matthew Balding hosts Mental Bears the podcast, a health podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jun 2, 202655 min
The Dyslexic Bear: How Learning Differently Became a Strength In this episode of the Mental Bears Podcast, Matthew sits down with Russell for a raw and personal conversation about dyslexia, education, shame, pressure...
May 26, 202656 minIn this episode of the Mental Bears Podcast, Matthew sits down with Justin and Stacey from The Fortified Mindset for a raw, practical conversation about pressure, mindset, stress, and the stories we carry. Together...
May 19, 20261h 19mIn Episode 11 of the Mental Bears Podcast, Matthew sits down with Jay Setchell, a USMC veteran, entrepreneur, survivor, mentor, and author of The Strength Within You: It’s Always Too Soon to Quit. Jay’s story is not...
- May 12, 20261h 16m
Ep 10 — More Than a Label: Ray’s Story Podcast Description In this episode of the Mental Bears Podcast , I sit down with my mate Ray for a real and honest conversation about the pressures life can put on us — from money...
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- May 5, 20261h 27m
Mental Bears — Episode 9 David Jarvis: From Invictus Games to Diabetes In this episode of the Mental Bears Podcast, I sit down with David Jarvis to talk about his journey from the Invictus Games to living with and...
Episode #8
Mental Bears - Ep 8 How Overcoming Shame Led Me to Unshakable Confidence and Self-Acceptance
Apr 28, 20261h 21mMental Bears Ep 8 - How Overcoming Shame Led Me to Unshakable Confidence and Self-Acceptance Most of us carry invisible bears—hidden pressures and emotional baggage—that shape how we show up in the world. But what if...
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Mental Bears Ep 7 – The Surprising Power of Community and Camaraderie in Mental Health Recovery
Apr 21, 20261h 27mSome bears are too heavy to carry alone. In this episode of the Mental Bears Podcast, I sit down with Robert Cole as he opens up about his journey—from a dark place to building a happier, more stable future. We talk...
Apr 14, 20261h 3m🎙️ Episode 6 – From Service to Direction: Navigating Life After the Military Leaving the military isn’t just a career change—it’s a shift in identity, purpose, and direction. In this episode of the Mental Bears...
Episode #5
Mental Bears Ep 5 A Week with Me
Apr 7, 202633 min🎙️ EPISODE 5 – A WEEK WITH ME This one’s different. No guest. No filter. Just me. Over the Easter break, I took a step back… and realised something I think a lot of people miss — you don’t truly understand the weight...
Episode #4
Mental Bears Ep 4 – A Paramedic’s Bears
Mar 31, 20261h 11mEpisode 4 – A Paramedic’s Bears Behind the uniform… there’s still a human being. In this episode, we sit down with a paramedic who carries more than just the responsibility of saving lives. We talk about the pressure...
Episode #3
Mental Bears Ep 3 - Technical Emergency
Mar 24, 202628 min🎙️ EPISODE 3 – TECHNICAL EMERGENCY Mental Bears Podcast Even my mic couldn’t hear me… so I had to find my voice again. This episode wasn’t meant to go like this. What started as a simple recording turned into...
Mar 24, 202637 min🐻 Mental Bears Podcast – Episode 2: The Framework In this episode, I introduce the foundation of Mental Bears — The Framework. Life brings pressure in many forms. Work, family, expectations, and the pressure we place...
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Mental Bears Ep 1 – Why Mental Bears Exists
Mar 24, 202624 minWhy start the Mental Bears podcast? In this first episode I explain the idea behind Mental Bears and why I believe we need better conversations about pressure. Life brings pressure from work, family, expectations and...
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