“I Couldn’t Leave My Bedroom” — Tyler West, Dr Amos & Marvyn Harrison on Anxiety, PTSD & Men’s Mental Health

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<p>Tyler West opens up about PTSD, witnessing violence at 14 &amp; going back to therapy. Dr Amos explains anxiety conditions. NHS Talking Therapies: https://www.nhs.uk/talk</p><p>In this episode of The Marvyn Harrison Podcast, Marvyn sits down with Dr Amos Ogunkoya and Tyler West for a raw, honest conversation about mental health, masculinity, and what it really takes to ask for help.</p><br><p>62% of people can’t recognise the symptoms of common anxiety conditions. 58% of those affected put off seeking help because they thought it “wasn’t serious enough.” This episode is about closing that gap.</p><br><p>Tyler shares his story of witnessing a murder at 14, the PTSD diagnosis that followed, and how years of unprocessed trauma manifested as social anxiety, OCD behaviours, and suicidal ideation before therapy changed the trajectory of his life. Dr Amos breaks down the difference between stress and clinical anxiety, explains conditions including PTSD, OCD, social anxiety, phobias, body dysmorphic disorder and panic disorder, and makes the case for why talking to a professional matters.</p><p>They discuss why men aged 30–50 struggle to seek support, how cultural and generational attitudes in Black communities create additional barriers, and what actually happens inside a therapy session.&nbsp;</p><br><p>NHS Talking Therapies is free, confidential, and available to everyone in England.👉&nbsp;</p><p>Self-refer — no GP appointment needed: https://www.nhs.uk/talk👉&nbsp;</p><p>Find your local service: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-👉treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies/</p><p>If you or someone you know is in crisis:</p><p>Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7) | https://www.samaritans.org</p><p>Welcome to <strong>The Marvyn Harrison Podcast</strong> — a story-driven conversation exploring identity, fatherhood, masculinity, relationships, culture, politics, sport, and modern life.</p><p>In each episode, Marvyn Harrison sits down with leading thinkers, creatives, athletes, policymakers, and cultural voices to unpack the defining moments that shaped them. Through image prompts, structured storytelling, and revealing game segments, guests explore pivotal memories, career turning points, personal struggles, and the beliefs that guide their decisions today.</p><p>Expect honest discussions on mental health, family dynamics, leadership, equity, ambition, resilience, and the realities of navigating success in Britain and beyond.</p><p>This is a podcast about clarity, where lived experience meets sharp cultural insight.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>