Sleep is essential to our physical and mental well-being. It is a time for our body to rest and regenerate and for our mind to process and store memories. Unfortunately, for many men, sleep is not always a restful experience. Today's 22PlusY podcast looks at common sleep disorders that affect men, their causes, and how to treat them.

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You are NEVER alone:As well as '999', if you just need to talk, any time of day or night.These services offer confidential support from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that's troubling you, no matter how difficult:Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.Find your nearest group | Andy's Man Club (andysmanclub.co.uk)#ITSOKAYTOTALK

Read our blog article: Suicide and Suicidal Ideation - My Semicolon Story (22plusy.com)

Father's Day can be tough...

Father’s Day is drawing close in the UK, and many men will experience very strong feelings of rejection and a simple lack of appreciation.

Father’s Day is the topic for today’s 22PlusY podcast.

Parental Leave Entitlement (UK): Unpaid parental leave: Entitlement - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Gentlemen, we often find ourselves shouldering the responsibility of being providers and protectors for our families. Making a will is an extension of that responsibility. It allows you to take care of your loved ones even after you're gone.Additional reading and useful linksGovernment Advice Pages:https://www.gov.uk/make-willhttps://www.gov.uk/inherits-someone-dies-without-willThe Law Society Guidance:https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/public/for-public-visitors/common-legal-issues/making-a-willAmazon DIY Will Pack:DIY Will Pack from Amazon for £11.99

Read our blog article: Making a Will? Your 7 most important questions answered. (22plusy.com)

Many men find themselves in a financial mess, particularly if divorced/separated and supporting kids. This podcast looks at some practical ways to help.

Links to free budgeting tools:

• Step Change Debt Charity: https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/how-to-make-a-budget.aspx

• Money Saving Expert: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/budget-planning/

You Need A Budget (YNAB):

• Link to a one-month free trial of YNAB: https://bit.ly/3IDjxm5

Link to advice about section 75:

• https://www.ukfinance.org.uk/our-expertise/cards/chargeback-and-section-75

Link to our podcast, Happiness is Nothing:

• https://rss.com/podcasts/22plusy/883345/

Benjamin Franklin said, "Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame.", and we are all very aware that society, today, seems to be a very angry place.

The 'Karen' character shows many women getting angry, often triggered by something fairly minor, yet it is still the stereotype that men are the angriest gender, so...Who are the angriest... men or women? We'll take a look in this podcast from 22Plusy.com.

Is it time that you found YOUR Ikegai?This is the subject of today's podcast from 22PlusY.com

Today, we're going to take a look at the phenomenon of men still being in love with an ex, because of- and in spite of- the past.