Jeff Brazier has spent much of his life holding everything together for everyone else.

But behind the positivity was a man who realised he'd never really processed his own pain.

In this honest conversation, recorded live at the Union Chapel in London, Jeff reflects on childhood trauma, grief, fatherhood, therapy, people pleasing and the lifelong process of healing. Together they explore why so many of us stay in survival mode, how old defence mechanisms follow us into adulthood, and what happens when you finally stop pretending you're okay.

A conversation about healing, identity and becoming more yourself, one honest conversation at a time

Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Audiovisual Technical Manager - Tom Shaw
Director of Photography - Ben Warburton
Camera Operator - Stuart Dye
Sound Recordist - Chris Denman
Audio Mix - John Scott
Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Assistant - Jessie Miah
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Katie Piper's story is one of the most extraordinary examples of resilience you'll ever hear.

After surviving an acid attack that left her with life-changing injuries, Katie could have allowed that moment to define her. Instead, she rebuilt her life, found a new sense of self, and became one of the UK's most inspiring voices on confidence, identity and recovery.

In this powerful conversation, recorded live at the Union Chapel in London, Katie joins Pete to talk about overcoming trauma, learning to trust yourself again, and why what happens to you should never define who you become.

They discuss modern masculinity, the qualities that make someone feel truly safe, finding love after adversity, and the lessons Katie hopes to pass on to her daughters.

This is a conversation about resilience, self-worth, vulnerability and the power of choosing your own story.

If you've ever faced a setback, struggled with confidence, or wondered how to move forward after life takes an unexpected turn, this episode is for you.

Producer - Connor Gani

Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton

Audiovisual Technical Manager - Tom Shaw

Director of Photography - Ben Warburton

Camera Operator - Stuart Dye

Sound Recordist - Chris Denman

Audio Mix - John Scott

Talent Booker - Jo Sheinman

Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Assistant - Jessie Miah

Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

This week on a special episode of Man Made, bought to you in partnership with Channel Four, Pete sits down with one of Britain's most celebrated writers, Russell T Davies.

From Tip Toe and It's A Sin to masculinity, grief and the growing influence of social media, Russell shares his thoughts on some of the biggest issues shaping modern life.

Together, Pete and Russell explore why so many people feel lost and disconnected, the dangers of online echo chambers, the importance of listening rather than simply talking, and why defining what it means to be a man might be impossible in the first place.

Russell also opens up about the loss of his husband, how grief has shaped his life and writing, the role models who influenced him growing up, and why he remains hopeful about the next generation despite the challenges they face.

A thoughtful, funny and deeply honest conversation about identity, connection and what it means to be human.

Topics include:

• Modern masculinity and male identity

• Social media and online anger

• Grief, loss and resilience

• The importance of listening

• Role models and growing up gay

• Why young people are struggling

• Finding hope in a divided world

All episodes of Tip Toe are available to stream now on Channel Four.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.

We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.

Producer - Connor Gani

Commercial Content Lead - Will Goldston

Audio Visual Technical Managers - Tom Shaw & Ayo Ige

Production Assistant - Emily Spungin

Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls

Executive Producer - Finn Ryan

Head of Production - Cat Moran

Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Pete is joined by broadcaster and national treasure Lorraine Kelly in the Man Made studio.

From growing up in working-class Glasgow to becoming one of the most trusted voices on British television, Lorraine’s story is shaped by the men who influenced her, particularly her father. A kind, curious, and quietly progressive figure, he helped define her early understanding of masculinity, even in a time when men were expected to stay silent.

But behind that warmth was a more complicated reality.

Lorraine opens up about her father’s later struggles with mental health, the generational silence around emotion, and the helplessness of watching someone you love slowly lose their spark.

Drawing on decades of interviewing everyone from global pop stars to Hollywood icons, Lorraine shares what she’s witnessed in men over time from bravado and pressure to a growing willingness to be vulnerable. She explores how fame, expectation, and identity shape male behaviour, and why so many still struggle to open up.

She also dives into motherhood and how becoming a grandmother has finally allowed her to slow down, be present, and find a new sense of contentment.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.

We’d love you to join the conversation, follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.

Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave

Pete is joined by magician and illusionist Steven Frayne in the Man Made studio.

Known to the world as Dynamo, Steven’s journey from growing up in Bradford to becoming one of the most famous magicians on the planet is extraordinary, but behind the magic is a story shaped by racism, illness, and the need to prove he was worthy of being here at all.

He opens up about a childhood marked by instability, the profound influence of his grandfather, and how magic became both an escape and a lifeline. From hustling his way backstage at concerts to building his career from nothing, Steven reveals the relentless drive that took him from survival to global success.

But this all came at a cost.

Steven speaks candidly about living with Crohn’s disease, the physical and mental toll of fame, and the breaking point that forced him to stop.

Steven’s story is more than just magic. It's about pain, purpose, and rebuilding a life when everything falls apart.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.

We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.

Content Warning: Self Harm, Mental Health

Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer -  Lucie Cave

Kiss Breakfast host and TV personality Tyler West joins Pete in the Man Made studio.

Best known for his work on radio, television and for appearing on Strictly Come Dancing, Tyler opens up about the reality behind the energy and positivity people see on screen. From growing up without his father to being raised alongside his brother by a fiercely resilient mother, he reflects on the moments that shaped his understanding of masculinity.

At just fourteen, Tyler witnessed a murder outside his home, an experience that led to years of fear, isolation and severe mental health struggles. He speaks candidly about that trauma and the moment he found himself at his lowest point, questioning everything.

But this is also a story of resilience. Tyler shares how he rebuilt himself, the coping mechanisms that helped him survive, and why he believes “not giving up” is the foundation of being a good man.

He also discusses the pressure of public scrutiny, body image, and how stepping outside his comfort zone ultimately led him to love meeting his fiancée, Molly Rainford.

Content Warning: Descriptions of Violence, Mental Health

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.

We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.

Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Gavin McRae
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager - Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer -  Lucie Cave

Pete is joined in the studio by Footballing legend and lioness Fran Kirby for a conversation about grief, mental health, and life inside a male-dominated sport.

From being the only girl playing football in the park to winning major trophies for England including the UEFA Women’s Euros in 2022, Fran’s journey is remarkable, but it hasn’t come without struggle. She shares how losing her mum changed everything, how depression took hold in her late teens, and why she had to step away from the game she loved.

Fran discusses masculinity, emotional resilience, and the pressures of elite sport, as well as the importance of family, support systems, and finding peace in being alone.

Fran goes beyond football, it’s about identity, healing, and what it really means to keep going when everything changes.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.

We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.

Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Gavin McRae
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer -  Lucie Cave

Pete welcomes global fashion icon and entrepreneur David Gandy to the Man Made studio.

Known as the face that redefined male modelling, David opens up about the reality behind the image, and why the idea of the ‘perfect man’ is far more complicated than it looks. From decades at the top of the fashion industry to building his own brands, he reflects on the pressure of being constantly judged, the loneliness that can come with success, and the mindset that’s kept him going.

David shares his thoughts on masculinity and why he believes it shouldn’t be boxed into a single definition. He speaks about the importance of male role models, the growing impact of social media on young men, and why so many are struggling to understand themselves

He explains how challenge became his coping mechanism, why he never allows himself to feel “comfortable,” and what he’s learned from pushing through difficult periods.

He also discusses fatherhood, being present in a world full of distractions, and the values he hopes to pass on to his daughters, from kindness and perseverance to keeping chivalry alive.

If you want to find mental health support where you live, or talk about your feelings, visit the Hub of Hope (www.hubofhope.co.uk), where you can find links to services across the UK.

We’d love you to join the conversation – follow @manmadepod on Instagram & TikTok.

Producer - Connor Gani
Senior Video Producer - Elena Cotton
Camera Operator - Garry Brown
Social Media Producer - Demi Brockway
Production Assistant - Emily Spungin
Production Manager -Sarah Nicholls
Executive Producer - Finn Ryan
Head of Production - Cat Moran
Chief Creative Officer - Lucie Cave