The 8 Minute Club
What if 8 minutes could help you reset, refocus, and rise above the noise? Hosted by mental health advocate and personal trainer Paul Weston, The 8 Minute Club is where real men have real conversations, no masks, no ego, no BS. Each episode dives into the stuff that actually affects us, stress, purpose, relationships, mindset, motivation, in just 8 minutes. Whether you're stuck in your head, stuck in traffic, or just stuck in life, this is your go to pause button. Feel seen, heard, and stronger than yesterday. Because taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body — and you don’t have to do it alone. Hosted by Paul Weston — Real talk. Helping men. Eight minutes at a time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
What does crawling through freezing mud have to do with anxiety? Everything.
In this episode, host Paul opens up about completing Tough Mudder—and how each obstacle mirrored the mental hurdles so many men face in silence.
From racing thoughts at the start line to the shock of unexpected stress, this isn’t just a story about endurance—it’s about how we learn to face fear head-on.
If anxiety’s been holding you back, this 8 ...
Ever sat at your desk, trying to concentrate, but your brain just won’t let you?
In this episode of The 8 Minute Club, host Paul explores the quiet struggle of trying to focus when your mind is overwhelmed. From racing thoughts to emotional overload, this is a raw, honest reflection on what happens when your mental bandwidth hits capacity, and why it doesn’t mean you’re broken.
You’ll hear:
- What’s really happening when you...
When life feels heavy and your mind won’t slow down, sometimes the best thing you can do... is step outside.
In this episode of The 8 Minute Club, Paul dives into the powerful connection between nature and mental health.
You’ll learn why even 20 minutes outside can lower anxiety, boost mood, and give your mind the breathing space it’s been craving.
Backed by science, personal experience, and some honest reflection, this episod...
What if the gym wasn’t just about muscles, but about saving your mind?
In this deeply personal episode of The 8 Minute Club, Paul shares how fitness became a lifeline through some of life’s hardest moments. From early mornings when getting out of bed felt impossible, to finding calm through simple movement, this is the real story of how lifting, walking, sweating, saved more than just physical health.
You’ll also hear the sci...
Not all mental health struggles look like a breakdown. Some look like constant tiredness, low motivation, irritability, or just feeling “off” for weeks without knowing why.
In this episode of The 8 Minute Club, Paul breaks down the subtle, sneaky signs that your mental health might be slipping, even if everything looks fine from the outside. It’s honest, relatable, and packed with insights you didn’t know you needed.
Whether ...
Why do so many men struggle to open up? In this episode of The 8 Minute Club, host Paul dives into the silent weight many men carry, and why it’s time to start changing the story.
With a mix of personal experience, powerful stats, and honest reflection, this episode unpacks the stigma around emotional vulnerability and masculinity. You’ll hear why talking isn’t a weakness, it’s a skill, and a brave one at that.
Whether you’ve been ho...
In the very first episode of The 8 Minute Club, host Paul shares the raw, honest reason this podcast exists, and why so many men are silently struggling. This isn’t about fixing everything. It’s about creating space, just 8 minutes, to pause, breathe, and hear something real.
You’ll hear Paul open up about his own mental health journey, the weight men often carry in silence, and why it’s time to change the narrative around strength ...
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