Switch Up

"It's a very surreal and weird place to be when you've made an attempt on your own life through an overdose".

If you haven’t caught Episode 2 of Under the Hood yet, it’s well worth a listen.

Switch Up CEO, Marcellus Baz , sits down with Mark Platt, founder of Mens Room, for a frank discussion about his own experiences with mental health and how they led him to create a charity that now supports vulnerable young men across Nottingham.

Joining the conversation is Dr Saima Masud from Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, who shares her perspective on mental health, healthcare and the challenges facing communities today.

The result is a powerful conversation about resilience, support and the importance of creating opportunities for people to thrive.

Give it a listen/watch and let us know what resonates most with you.

🎧 Listen for free:
https://under-the-hood.captivate.fm/listen

📺 Watch for free:
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And don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast channels, with Episode 3 landing on 14 July!

🎙️ UNDER THE HOOD EPISODE 2 - OUT NOW

What happens when we stop pretending we're okay?

When we create space for honesty, vulnerability and real conversation?

Episode 2 of Under The Hood is now live, and it's a conversation that will stay with you long after you've listened.

Switch Up CEO and host, Dr Marcellus Baz BEM, is joined by Mark Platt, Founder of The Men's Room and CEO of ICS Professional Services Ltd, and Dr Saima Masud, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, to explore the realities of mental health and the impact it has on individuals, families and communities.

🎧 Listen for free:
https://under-the-hood.captivate.fm/listen

📺 Watch for free:
https://www.youtube.com//podcasts

And don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast channels, with Episode 3 landing on 14 July!

After you've listened, we'd love to hear what resonated with you most. Join the conversation in the comments below.

A huge thank you to our podcast sponsors, Lindleys Autocentres, 200 Degrees Coffee and Sandbox Studios for helping make these important conversations possible.

🎙️ UNDER THE HOOD EPISODE 2 – COMING MONDAY 15 JUNE

Some conversations are difficult to have.

Some stories need to be told.

In Episode 2 of Under The Hood, Swich Up CEO and host, Marcellus Baz, sits down with two people working to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our communities today: mental health.

Joining Baz are:

• Mark Platt, Founder of The Men's Room and CEO of ICS Professional Services Ltd, and

• Dr Saima Masud, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

In what is perhaps our most powerful episode yet, Mark speaks openly and honestly about his own mental health journey, sharing the struggles he faced behind closed doors, the impact it had on his life, and the strength it took to reach out for support.

Alongside Dr Masud's expert insight, this is a conversation about stigma, resilience, vulnerability and why talking about mental health can save lives.

At Under The Hood, we're interested in the conversations that don't always make the headlines. The realities people live with. The challenges our communities face. And the stories that can inspire change.

🎧 Listen from Monday 15 June:
https://under-the-hood.captivate.fm/listen

📺 Watch from Monday 15 June:
https://www.youtube.com//podcasts

In the meantime, catch up on Episode 1 with Vicky McClure.

A huge thank you to our podcast sponsors, Lindleys Autocentres , 200 Degrees Coffee Roasters and SANDBOX Studios for helping make these conversations possible.