Men's Mental Health
Just Breathe started a new conversation about men and mental health at 'I'm Fine' a community event to support men with their mental health, giving men an opportunity to discuss the things they avoid the most - their feelings. Hosted at The Hoxton, Shoreditch and lead by Just Breathe Founder, Michael James Wong.
Speakers and Partners
Michael James Wong
Just Breathe founder, teacher and writer
Michael is a teacher, meditation guide, speaker and the author of ‘Sit Down, Be Quiet’. Recognised around the world as a leading voice in the global wellness movement, he’s on a mission to break down barriers, smash stereotypes and bring the community together for a calmer and quieter conversation about the benefits of a mindful way of living.
Michael has been a keynote speaker at recent London TEDx events, Parliamentary APPG for mindfulness, the NHS and The Royal College of General Practitioners. He has featured regularly in within The Evening Standard, The Guardian, Balance Magazine, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Culture Trip, mindbodygreen, BBC Radio, Sunday Times Style, Timeout, The Telegraph and the Huffington Post.
Ben Bidwell
Life Coach, Writer and Speaker
Ben is a mindset and purpose coach, writer and public speaker who inspires his audience to become their most authentic self and achieve their deepest potential.
Having been on his own journey from a masked "toxic" masculine to an awakened & open soul, his story is deeply authentic & relatable. In July 2017, he launched his blog, @thenakedprofessor, where he beautifully articulates the importance of mental health & personal development by stripping away the masks of masculinity & embracing his unmasked persona in a vulnerable, yet captivating way. The result is his message is hugely empowering & inspiring, in his words, “by embracing your vulnerabilities, no one can hold them against you”.
Benny Gould
Global Head of Partnerships at Facebook
Ben Gould is the global lead for Facebook's Business Influencer Program. Ben is focused on managing the Public Profile's for some of the world's most well known CEOs across Facebook and Instagram, giving executives the opportunity to showcase their personal brand to billions of people around the world.
Ben has been on a wellness journey himself, leaving corporate life a few years ago to travel the world and become a certified yoga teacher in Nicaragua and launch his own start-up, Bondi Yoga House in Sydney, Australia. His life purpose is to foster a community of people with greater connection, inspiration and authenticity to live a positive, adventure filled life.
Chris Magee
Head of Yoga at Psycle London
Chris is the Head of Yoga for Psycle London, and an avid wellness enthusiast. He is dedicated to supporting men as they step onto the mat and realise the benefits of the practice. Chris offers classes that are both fun and challenging, encouraging his students to explore, play and test their boundaries physically and mentally. Chris’s believes in the ability to take yoga and live it off the mat.
La Maison Wellness
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
Founded by Camille Vidal, La Maison Wellness is focused on inspiring and educating the curious consumer about new ways of drinking mindfully. La Maison Wellness offer events, masterclasses, pop-ups and branded activations to support people looking to reevaluate their relationship with alcohol and find a healthy balance that suits them.
The Hoxton Hotel
VENUE IN SHOREDITCH, LONDON
We are proud to partner with East London's original design hotel, The Hoxton boasts comfortable rooms, all-day dining and private venue hire, right in the heart of Shoreditch.