Who We Are
Located in Merseyside and shaped by the voices of the people who live here, the podcast is a space for real stories to be shared openly – without judgement, labels, or the pressure to have all the answers.
Through open, down-to-earth conversations with guests from all walks of life, Minds on the Mersey looks at the things many men deal with every day: stress, anxiety, identity, loss, addiction, and the weight of trying to keep everything together. Alongside the tough stuff, there’s space for hope too — for resilience, recovery, and finding a way forward. This isn’t about quick fixes or telling people what to do, but about listening, understanding, and knowing you’re not on your own.
The podcast is about connection. It exists for men who might find it hard to speak up, who feel isolated, or who don’t always know where to turn. By making mental health conversations normal — and showing that opening up takes strength, not weakness — Minds on the Mersey aims to challenge the silence and remind people that support starts with a conversation.
Sam Roberts
Sam Roberts is a host of the Minds on the Mersey Podcast.
Sam is also a Trustee of Mersey Mind Project, where he is committed to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing across the community.
Passionate about reducing stigma, Sam actively supports open and honest conversations - particularly around men’s mental health.
Alongside his trustee role, Sam supports the vital work of Claire House Children's Hospice through his role in Logistics, helping ensure essential services and support reach shops, children and families when they are needed most. His work reflects a strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and compassion.
As part of the Minds on the Mersey journey, Sam brings a grounded and empathetic perspective shaped by lived experience and a belief in the power of community and connection. Away from his work, he is an avid Liverpool FC supporter, embodying the loyalty and togetherness that underpin his approach to life and advocacy.
Chris Guy
Chris Guy is a co-host of the Minds on the Mersey Podcast.
Alongside the podcast, Chris is Chairman of men's mental health charity, Mersey Mind Project, as well as running a grassroots football club, New Brighton Victoria, where he works at grassroots level to strengthen communities, promote wellbeing, and create positive opportunities through sport and support networks.
Chris also runs his own business, The Estimator Guy, bringing a grounded, real-world perspective to everything he does. Balancing business, leadership, and mental health advocacy, he understands first-hand the pressures many men face - and the importance of having somewhere to talk.
Through Minds on the Mersey, Chris aims to challenge silence, encourage connection, and remind people that no one has to carry things alone.