Healing Minds & Bodies: Mental Health Beyond the Surface

In tonight’s powerful episode of The Black Country Blokes, we’re joined by two outstanding guests changing lives from the inside out. Gav, a dedicated physiotherapist, shares how he goes beyond muscles and joints—addressing the mental health of his patients to achieve deeper healing and lasting outcomes. From boxing gyms to bodywork, Gav reminds us that physical pain often has emotional roots. Pras, a former forensic mental health practitioner who’s worked with men in prisons, now teaches others how to approach mental health with empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practice. His journey from the prison system to the classroom is filled with lessons on vulnerability, safe spaces, and the link between psychology and crime. 💬 This is an honest, uplifting, and deeply human episode that shows the strength in vulnerability and the power of truly seeing people. 🎬 Episode Highlights: 🎯 Pain, Depression & the Mind-Body Link 🥊 Boxing Gyms: More Than Just Sport 🧠 Positive Thinking & Brain Training 🏥 Empathy in Healthcare: More Than Medicine 🔐 Forensic Mental Health: Where Psychology Meets Crime 🛡️ Community & Safe Spaces Matter 💬 The Strength in Vulnerability #TheBlackCountryBlokes #MentalHealthMatters #MensMentalHealth #PhysiotherapyAndMind #ForensicPsychology #HealingThroughEmpathy #SafeSpaces #StrengthInVulnerability #BoxingForMentalHealth #MindBodyConnection #BeyondTheSurface Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.