Events
Join us for our next event!
23/09/25
Circles’ event (this event is men only)
@ Riche Mix, E1 6LA
London, UK
Time: 6.30-8.30PM
Our speaker is the inspirational author and mental heath advocate Josh Connolly. He’ll be focusing this chat on resilience and ways you can bounce back when life gets you a little down.
Resilience isn’t about “toughing” it out or being endlessly positive, it’s about learning how to move through the moment with acceptance, compassion, and connection with others.
Josh will talk about practical tools guys can use that help when times get a little rough like breath work, emotional insights and ways to cope with challenge.
Light snacks and beverages will be available at the Rich Mix. It’s a free event so bring your mates and sign up below.
Incoming Good Chats
The second in our series is happening at The Hero on March 11th! Featuring Simon Salter, co-founder of DIRTEA and Mark Whittle, performance coach and podcaster. Don't miss a good chat.
The third in our series moves to a new location, Sweeney's a community-based gym in East London - to help us reach more men and root the conversation in a familiar, supportive space. Hosted by Mark Whittle and filmmaker/activist Will Castle (@suicideandco), this men-only session will offer a tighter focus, themed discussion, and small breakout groups.
The fourth of our series is a Circles event on Tuesday, September 23rd! Our speaker is the inspirational author and mental heath advocate Josh Connolly. He’ll be focusing this chat on resilience and ways you can bounce back when life gets you a little down. We’re shaking things up and heading east, so you can catch this mens-only event at Rich Mix London! Get more details and sign-up via the RSVP link. As per usual, our events are free - so bring a mate or two with you.
More details to come.
Previous Events
Wednesday
May 28th 2025
@ Sweeney’s Boxing
7–9PM
Enter: Good Chat Circles. (Men only) Mark Whittle was joined by filmmaker and activist Will Castle who produced the profound campaign ‘Heirlooms’ for Suicide and co.
This event was the first to kick off at Sweeney’s Boxing Gym in east London and was men only.
It was a great success and we will be continuing to run these every second event for more focussed, facilitated chat that invites more peer-to-peer discussion.
Topics that were discussed:
Suicide
Suicide bereavement
Men relationships and friendships
Therapy
“
It was not what I expected but just what I needed. Great place to chat casually about stuff I would never normally discuss with anyone, let alone other lads.
Anonymous
Tuesday
March 11th 2025
@ The Hero
7–9PM
Good Chat: Mark Whittle is joined by Simon Salter (founder of Dirtea)
The second in our series of talks took place at The Hero and feature a panel of speakers who will share their mental health experiences and engage the room in a chat.
Topics that were discussed:
Depression
Suicide
Anxiety
Faith
Leaning on people
Difficult moments
Benefits of cold showers and meditation
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Not just a good chat, a great chat!
Anonymous
Health and wellbeing
Wednesday
November 4th 2024
@ The Hero
7–9PM
Good Chat: Mark Whittle in honour of Men’s Mental Health awareness month
A good chat facilitated by performance and life coach, Mark Whittle.
Topics discussed:
Depression
Anxiety
Love
Family
“
The first Good Chat was such a special night. An open and warm host facilitated a discussion where many people shared stories about men’s mental health. Hearing other men talk on the topic will surely break down the stigma and help men know it’s ok to go through a difficult time, and they don’t need to do it alone. After the event, a mate opened up about things he hadn’t spoken about before, which shows the impact events like this can have.
Anonymous
Restaurant Owner
