Henmania has arrived on The Privileged Man Podcast! I am delighted to dive deep into an exclusive interview with Tim Henman, the iconic former British tennis sensation. Brace yourself for an exhilarating ride through Tim's journey, from his privileged upbringing to the exhilarating highs of his illustrious tennis career. Discover the Tim's secrets to success and the indispensable role of a robust support system. With riveting revelations about his experiences at Wimbledon and the...

Join Pete Hunt on "The Privileged Man Podcast" for a compelling episode with Ruari Fairbairns, the innovator of the "One Year No Beer" challenge.  In this enlightening session, Ruari recounts his own journey from an alcohol-laden lifestyle to spearheading a movement that challenges our national relationship with the bottle. With frankness and insight, Ruari addresses the significant toll alcohol takes on both personal health and societal well-being. He sheds light on the habitual cycle of...

In this riveting episode of the podcast, we delve into the extraordinary life of Kent Bray, a man who's known the thrill of international rugby and the high stakes world of trading with Citi. For the first time, Kent opens up about his remarkable journey, offering listeners an unprecedented glimpse into the highs and lows that have defined his path. From the adrenaline of rugby fields across the globe to the buzzing trading floors, Kent's story is one of remarkable transition and...

Dan Priestley is regarded as one of the world's top professional speakers on business, personal branding and entrepreneurship. He is also a best-selling author of the books such as Key Person of Influence, Entrepreneur Revolution and Oversubscribed to name a few. Dan has also written for Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines as well as being featured in multiple national and international publications. Dan’s knowledge of Artificial Intelligence is vast and today he gives a stark warning of what...

Dr Erica Komisar is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, parent coach, and author with 30 years of experience. Erica is also a sought-after psychological consultant, bringing her expertise to clinics, schools, and corporations like Goldman Sachs. Erica has written two highly influential books on parenting and is a media mainstay, appearing on CBS, ABC, FOX, and contributing to top publications like the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. She's also a Contributing Editor at the...

Welcome to episode 12 of "The Privileged Man Podcast," In this episode, we're privileged to have with us Richard Reeves. Richard, a Brit-American, studied at Oxford University and Warwick University, laying a solid foundation for his serving as director of strategy to the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg. After a this experience Richard moved to the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, where he still serves as a non-resident senior fellow. Richard's 2022 book, "Of Boys and Men: Why...

Welcome to episode 11 of The Privileged Man podcast with Dr Joy Schaverien. Joy is a Jungian psychoanalyst, psychotherapist and supervisor.  In 2015 Joy authored the book “Boarding School Syndrome” where she describes common symptoms suffered by those affected by early boarding after extensive research with ex-boarders, in psychotherapy and in semi-structured interviews.  Since the release of the book Joy has been invited on Channel 4 News and LBC Radio and her book has been reviewed...

Welcome to episode 10 of The Privileged Man podcast with Sir Andrew Strauss. Straussy was a legendary England Cricket Captain becoming one of only three Englishmen to win the ashes both in England and Australia.  I start off the podcast getting in as much cricket trivia as possible before settling into a deeper conversation on how Andrew dealt with the tragically early death of his beloved wife Ruth and the legacy it ultimately and stunningly created through the Ruth Strauss...

Welcome to another special episode of The Privileged Man podcast with Damian Hopley MBE, a former rugby union star for London Wasps and England. Damian or Hoppers as he’s widely known excelled in rugby from a young age, representing his schools of St Benedict and Harrow before moving onto St Andrews and Cambridge where he studied Theology, hence later on being nicknamed in the press as “the vicar of rugby”.  A versatile player, Damian's career was on the rise until injuries forced an early...

I am delighted to be in conversation with Dr Dan Poulter who has been the MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich since May 2010. Dan is also a psychiatrist. Between 2012 and 2015 he was a Government health minister with responsibilities including maternity, child health, veteran’s health, NHS procurement, NHS estates, and the NHS workforce. He is currently Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global Health and a member of the Energy and Net Zero House of Commons Select...

Welcome to this special episode of The Privileged Man Podcast, where we delve into the groundbreaking work of Nick Duffell, a renowned expert in the psychological impact of boarding schools.  With professional qualifications spanning systemic Family Therapy, Psychosynthesis, Psychoanalysis and  Somatic Therapy, Nick has emerged as the trailblazer psychotherapist in understanding the experiences of numerous boarding school pupils. He has authored several influential books, such as "The Making...

In episode 6 of The Privileged Man Podcast we welcome Dr Phil Hopley. Phil is a Medical Doctor, Consultant Psychiatrist and is a globally recognised expert in mental health and performance. To top that off, he also walked the walk playing premiership rugby player for Wasps.  He currently holds advisory roles with a number of the UK’s leading professional service firms and the McLaren Formula 1 Race Team and has worked with countless top level sportsmen, clubs, Politicians and...

Today we welcome Patrick Foster, a former professional cricketer, insurance broker, and independent schoolteacher. His story, however, is not one of seamless victories. Behind the facade of an idyllic upbringing and early accomplishments, Patrick grappled with a pathological gambling addiction that began during his university days. The challenges he faced in transitioning from the world of sport into the harsh realities of everyday life fuelled a dependency that would see him bet an...

Today I welcome a woman who has been a guiding star in my own journey of self-discovery, Janet Hogan.  After discovering The Privileged Man in The Sunday Times, I started to work with Janet who helped me uncover a belief (which I will reveal in this podcast) that held me back for over 30 years. This is not unique to me. We all have a core be-LIE-f that we are telling ourselves that is responsible for the vast majority of our behaviour. Janet's narrative is not just compelling, but deeply...

Today, we have another incredible guest, Benjamin Fry. An Eton and Oxford graduate, Benjamin started out his career after film school with work that was distributed by giants HBO and Paramount, he was also a nightlife entrepreneur, and a BBC television presenter. This list of eclectic experiences eventually led him to train as a psychotherapist and author his first book of three. But with all this success, Benji's story took a significant turn when he personally grappled with a breakdown as...

Today I am joined by none other than Alistair Elliott, renowned for his term as the Senior Partner and Group Chairman of Knight Frank, the world's largest privately owned property advisory company. During his tenure, Knight Frank broke record after record financially but also modernised as a company, committing, for example, to be net zero by 2027. Alistair’s success story continues to go from strength to strength after his Knight Frank retirement in 2021, expanding into the realms of social...

Today, we have a very special guest, Max Dickins. A man who has traversed the landscape of media and art, leaving a mark on each and every platform he graces, from print to stage, from radio waves to the small screen BUT today he’s here with us in London to discuss something profoundly personal and universally impactful. He's the acclaimed author of 'Billy No Mates: How I Realised Men Have a Friendship Problem', a book that has made a global impact and has been translated into numerous...

Rumer Willis is an Actress, Musician, Activist, Hedonist and Doula of the Feminine Arts. In this episode, Rumer and Esmond deep dive into masculine and feminine role playing in the sensual and sexual dance between men and women, and how honesty and openness can create freedom from the confines of sexual shame, sexual guilt, and fears.

Dave is a Transformational Coach and owner of Simplicity in Mind, a small coaching practice with a big mission; to eradicate veteran suicide. After 17 years of service around the world in the British Army and subsequent roles with Amazon, Standard Life Investments and Aberdeen, Dave found himself at a crossroads, wanting to do more for his military friends. Dave delivers a mixture of leadership, well-being and coaching to organisations and private clients, with a corporate social...

Ben is a Human Potential coach and breathwork healer, who helps others find the magic within themselves to live a more purpose and fulfilling life. Having been on his own journey from a masked man unconsciously drawn to "toxic" behaviours, to an awakened and open soul, his story is deeply authentic and relatable. As a coach he helps others open their hearts to find the magic within so that they can live a more fulfilling existence. In doing so he is now seen to be pioneering a revolution in...

Max is a coach and human behaviour specialist, with a particular focus on how experiences in childhood create unconscious beliefs that drive behaviour and produce unwanted outcomes. He guides people to wake up to their unconscious programming, connect with their true vision, and develop the practices and structures to bring that vision to life. Max works with people from many different walks of life, including founders, coaches, innovators, thought-leaders, professional sportsmen,...

Robert Augustus Masters, PhD, is a pioneering psychotherapist and group leader, relationship expert, and psychospiritual guide and trainer, with a doctorate in psychology. He’s also the author of many books — including Transformation Through Intimacy, Spiritual Bypassing, Emotional Intimacy, To Be a Man, and Bringing Your Shadow out of the Dark — and the audio program Knowing Your Shadow. His intuitive, uniquely integral work blends the psychological and physical with the emotional and...

Sasha Cobra is a world renowned teacher, healer, and energy worker with a focus on Spirituality and Sexuality. She is known internationally for her unique way of using Orgasmic Energy for healing and raising consciousness. Over her 10 year practice of The Work, she has built up a reputation for assisting trauma victims get "their life back" when "nothing else has worked." Her expertise in sexual dysfunction, sexual trauma, conscious relating and conscious lovemaking, has gained her 1000s of...

Jamie Smart is a Sunday Times bestselling author, speaker and coach and he's passionate about sharing the principles behind clarity with individuals and organisations. He's worked with household name companies including the Guardian newspaper and Hewlett Packard, he's done keynote speeches to organizations as diverse as the NATO Defense College and the mental health charity MIND. Jamie is the author of the bestselling books CLARITY and RESULTS.