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After 5 months away, Steven and Martin are reunited in podcast land! Catch up with them both and don't forget to tell them how much you've missed them! Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE! We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area. Join our online community here: https://discord.gg/nagw8nUAer

We are still alive! Past Martin is going to take you through where he's at right now..well 3 weeks ago actually - BUT we have an episode of sorts for you! Can't wait to see you properly again soon! Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE! We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

After a week off and not really having a proper catch up for 2 weeks the boys bounce around "like pong" through a load of different feelings and stories. Therapy, getting "drunk", crying and loneliness. This episode has it all!  Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE! We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

Martin is back and we are cheering for him after his first week at his new job and Steven goes into becoming "TikTok famous" and how it's not made him feel any more connected.. Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE! We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

Steven is on his lonesome this week as Martin kills it in the first week of his new job! We check in with how we are REALLY feeling, Steven talks about things that have been helping him move forwards and shows off some of his Ted Talk material with us! Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE! We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

Another week and another realisation of time! This week Steven shouts from the rooftops about feeling in a good place right now and Martin goes into detail about his weekend of study.. Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE! We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

Another week has passed and yes, the boys still have something to talking about! This week they were congratulating Martin on his new job and Steven was telling us about his main character moment with a bird.. Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE! We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

Yes, you did read the title correctly. But ALSO Steven & Martin have a good ol' catch up this week and go off on a whole load of tangents too! Mmmm tangents.. Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE! We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

Martin & friend of the podcast Shannon take over the 50th episode to talk about saying goodbye and everything that comes with those feelings. Both delving into experience and understanding from their student therapist backgrounds.. Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE! We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

This week Steven tells us about ways in which he is using this month to get into a better habit with his phone and Martin gives us the downlow on boundaries.. Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE! We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

Steven and Martin are back together this week!! They dive straight back in to the honest chatter, Steven finds out he has magic eyes and Martin gives us the hot goss on "The Hungers".. Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE! We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

Join the lovely Martin for some affirmation and permission readings!  Use this episode however you need to, wherever you are right now, take what you need.. Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE. We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

Steven takes to the mic on his own this week. Checking in with how his last week has been, where he’s at mentally at the moment and where that leaves The Talking Hug.. Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE. We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

The podcast found it's way back to being LIVE! on Twitch this week.. A lot of things went wrong, chaos is definitely guaranteed but most importantly - an open and honest discussion about mental health was had!  Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE. We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

This week the boys address the fact that they have never really opened up about their ACTUAL core feelings on the podcast, they get the swimming costumes out and there's obviously an underwater train too.. Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE. We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

The boys are back!!  It's a fancy catch up episode for you all to enjoy! See how the boys have been coping with the new year and how Steven walks as fast as Usain Bolt.. Plus stay till the end for some pretty disgusting self promo...I mean come on. There's a time and a place right? Please rate us on whatever platform you're listening on, it really helps the podcast get seen by more people OKAY THANKS BYE. We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

IT'S CHRISTMAS...but it doesn't feel like it for a lot of us...and that is okay! In the last episode of 2021 the boys delve into how things feel for them this year around the festive period and of course find out what's going to be on our roast dinner plates!! Thank you SO much for listening this year, we can't wait to continue moving this podcast forwards in the new year! Love you all xx We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

In the penultimate episode for 2021 the boys jump back on to the metaphorical sofa to chat about their feelings, how much they use their phones and to Francis Bourgeois’ delight - trains. ENJOY! We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

You heard correctly, Martin did leave the podcast...well, for like 4 days! Hear a very raw and open chat about how that made both of us feel - with an almost behind the scenes style, emotion heavy episode.. We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.

This week Steven was joined by member of The Talking Hug community Shannon! We chatted long term Covid impacts, our relationships with grief and how being grateful can turn a day around!  We are not qualified health care professionals, if you are living with anything that we have discussed on this week's episode and need support, please head over to our Instagram @thetalkinghug and head to the links in our bio to find help in your area.