Hello and welcome back to the podcast! 

This is the one where Lloyd meets Lloyd - not confusing at all!!

Delighted to welcome Lloyd Ashley onto the podcast to share his thoughts and his work within the area of mental health and well-being.

Lloyd is a current Ospreys player who has amassed over 150 appearances fo far! He's Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead for the Wales Rugby Players' Association and has created his own company working on the de-stigmatisation and developing the awareness of mental health - Living Well with Lloyd Ashley (@LivingWellWithLloydAshley).

He is very much a mental health champion and mental health advocate.

In this episode we talk about:

• The importance of a safe and supportive culture
• How mental health awareness and feeling safe is vital in allowing people to open up about their issues
• Lloyd's journey within mental health and wellbeing
• Support through listening and just being there for someone
• His role as Mental Health Lead for the WRPA
• The story behind his business, Living Well with Lloyd Ashley

Listening to Lloyd speak so passionately about mental health and raising awareness is fantastic. He's knowledgable, driven and genuine - you cannot help but feel motivated listening to what he has to say!

So, sit back, relax and listen to episode 3 of The Man2Man Podcast with Lloyd Ashley!

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NB - If you or you know anyone that is struggling then please seek help from a professional - here is a great list of different mental health services that will provide specialist advice and support

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