Ask the Experts

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Episodes

• WELLBEING - Matty Lewis: Why Men Need Menfulness

  Tuesday, 28 July 2026

  1 hour 7 minutes

  Mark Chadwick sits down with Menfulness trustee Matty Lewis for an open and powerful conversation about the man behind the mission. Matty talks honestly about his upbringing, the personal losses and experiences that shaped him, and what ultimately led him to Menfulness. They explore why so many men still struggle in silence, how Menfulness is changing lives across York, and the charity’s special connection to Paddy McLaughlin’s testimonial year. Honest, moving and a conversation that could genuinely matter to someone.

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• HEALTH - Hearing Health Explained

  Monday, 15 June 2026

  40 minutes

  In this episode of Ask the Experts, Emma Ollis & James Cairns from Specsavers Audiology join Mark Chadwick to explore the signs of hearing loss, why so many people struggle to hear in noisy environments, and the common myths surrounding hearing aids and tinnitus. We also discuss how hearing technology has evolved, why people often delay getting their hearing checked, and the simple steps everyone can take to protect their hearing for the future.

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• LAW - Stepchildren and Adoption After Divorce

  Thursday, 11 June 2026

  9 minutes

  In this episode of Ask the Experts on YO1, Shanika Haynes from Stowe Family Law discusses blended families, step-parent adoption, and the legal and emotional considerations involved when new partners become part of a child’s life after divorce or separation.

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