Stories of Men: Beneath the Surface

Traditional ideas of masculinity are dead, and now men struggle to find their place in the world. In Stories of Men, Alex Melia speaks to men who’ve overcome challenging circumstances to find out what they’ve learned about being a man in today’s world. Each guest shares a story from their life that has had a big impact on them.Alex Melia is a businessman and podcaster from Atherton, Greater Manchester. He has built a business which now employs over 30 people. Ten years in, and the company sustains him without his involvement. He now travels the world on a mission to uncover what it means to live an independent and meaningful life.This podcast was previously Our Voices.

The moment a man decided life was worth living again
Dec 3, 2024 – 25:53
How to confront violent people when they almost killed your father
Nov 26, 2024 – 22:01
Can your dream job kill you?
Nov 19, 2024 – 27:36
When a dreaded hangover can have nasty effects you didn’t expect
Nov 12, 2024 – 26:55
Growing up without a father: what type of man do you become?
Nov 5, 2024 – 21:40
What we think about when we think about dying
Oct 29, 2024 – 24:14
Don't ignore your body's signals - It might just save your life
Oct 22, 2024 – 29:43
You'll stop complaining about your life after you hear this man's story
Oct 15, 2024 – 26:07
How a man's excessive focus on work almost ruined his marriage
Oct 8, 2024 – 22:20
The decision that still haunts this man 30 years later
Oct 1, 2024 – 24:42
Do men thrive more living in the city or in the countryside?
Sep 24, 2024 – 24:12
The high risk gambler that bet with his own life
Sep 17, 2024 – 25:41
The moment a soldier unexpectedly broke in tears
Sep 10, 2024 – 24:46
This man's wallet hid a secret that almost ruined his friendships
Sep 3, 2024 – 25:01
Staying in a job you hate for reasons you wouldn’t expect
Aug 27, 2024 – 21:13
The professor who applied this winning mindset to show that nothing is impossible
Aug 20, 2024 – 23:28
The surprising secret to improving the relationship with your siblings
Aug 13, 2024 – 23:00
The worst thing you can do if you're feeling depressed
Aug 6, 2024 – 26:37
Are we as men battling a silent war with food?
Jul 30, 2024 – 23:00
Can men really let go of always wanting to control?
Jul 23, 2024 – 22:21
Is kidnapping your brother a bad thing?
Jul 16, 2024 – 23:48
Want to own a business? You have to think this way
Jul 9, 2024 – 21:35
Ashamed of choosing family over work?
Jul 2, 2024 – 24:21
I almost took my own life. What made me change my mind?
Jun 25, 2024 – 21:06
What men need to understand about the harsh realities of moving to a new country
Jun 18, 2024 – 21:39
Is there a manly way of dealing with the death of a loved one?
Jun 11, 2024 – 19:14
What is it about public speaking that strikes fear into our hearts?
Jun 4, 2024 – 24:53
The gruelling path to becoming a father and why it isn’t so straightforward
May 28, 2024 – 24:59
The dark side of men meeting up with the in-laws
May 21, 2024 – 31:32
Are you less of a man if you’re overweight?
May 14, 2024 – 18:28
Men, ignoring this test could cost you your life
May 7, 2024 – 24:45
These strategies to improve a father-son relationship might surprise you...
Apr 30, 2024 – 33:28
The surprising link between anxiety and the barber's chair
Apr 23, 2024 – 25:24
Why a journalist went to extreme lengths to get his father’s approval
Apr 16, 2024 – 30:06
The dark side of traffic police officers we don't usually see
Apr 9, 2024 – 30:30
Do we always need a wake-up call to change our lives?
Apr 2, 2024 – 29:50
'Chess with violence': A sport that a man never thought he'd play
Mar 26, 2024 – 34:41
Why are men scared of the doctor?
Mar 19, 2024 – 19:27
Facing the immense challenge of experiencing grief as a man
Mar 12, 2024 – 27:58
The dangerous journey that took a young boy completely out of his comfort zone
Mar 5, 2024 – 29:54
The last chance to guide a troubled young boy into adulthood
Feb 27, 2024 – 31:01
The magic of three friends coming together in a hospital room
Feb 20, 2024 – 19:13
Moments from the edge: The kindness that brought a man back to life
Feb 13, 2024 – 25:53
When football fans and a wheel clamper collide
Feb 6, 2024 – 22:01
The night out that turned into a tabloid shaming
Jan 30, 2024 – 26:46
Where is my dad? How absent fathers shape men
Jan 23, 2024 – 21:40
On your death bed: what would you change?
Jan 16, 2024 – 23:14
The long journey from emotional breakdown to recovery - Throwback episode
Jan 11, 2024 – 28:33
Sky-diving: a rush of blood to the head
Jan 9, 2024 – 25:58
Maintaining a marriage whilst moving round the world
Jan 2, 2024 – 22:29